First Fridays Networking Event (Chamber Event)

Event Date & Location:
Held the first Friday of every month

2-4pm

Location Varies

Company/Organization Hosting Event:
Pearland Chamber of Commerce (Recurring Event)

Description of Event:
Pearland’s premier networking event with no agenda or program, just networking.  Business introductions are streamed on Facebook Live. You can enjoy light snacks and beverages while you meet your next best client.  All community business professionals, prospective members and Chamber members are encouraged to attend with a friend. 

Contact for Booths:

Phone: 281-485-3634
Contact & E-mail: Leslie Esqueda, Leslie.Esqueda@PearlandChamber.org
Website: www.pearlandchamber.org

Cost for Booth:
$50

When was this event established?
2017

Event Attendance:
Averages about 100 people per event

Vendor Amenities:
Restrooms: Yes
Power: Yes
Internet/Wifi: Yes

Rainout Policy:
Yes

How is the event being promoted?
We promote it through our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), our event calendar, and it is included in our weekly newsletter that is sent out to our Chamber members.

What are the proceeds/fees going to?
 

Okay to Say Family Fun Walk

Event Date & Location:
May 14, 2022   8 am - 12 pm

Briscoe Park
3625 Briscoe Drive
Alvin, Texas, 77511

Company/Organization Hosting Event:
Community Health Network and Hike for Mental Health

Description of Event:
A free family fun event to raise awareness for mental wellness. There will be activities for the whole family, including a Kiz Zone and vendor and resource booths along with a 3 mile motivational walk. The first 300 families to check in the morning of the Walk will receive free swag bags! Join us! 

Contact for Booths:
Phone: 409-225-1925
Name & E-mail: Jesseca Drake jdrake@sfachc.org

Website:
https://www.hikeformentalhealth.org/okay-to-say-family-fun-walk/

Cost for Booth:
Free for Non-Profits

$100 for Businesses

When was this event established?
2022

Estimated Attendance for this Year's Event:
300-500

Percentage of Attendees who live in Pearland: 
25%

Vendor Amenities:
Restrooms: Yes
Power: Yes, Free
Internet/Wifi: No

Rainout Policy:
No

How is the event being promoted?
All social media channels, emails, flyers, and local events.

What are the proceeds/fees going to?
Part will go to Hike for Mental Health and part will go to Community Health Network's mental health program.

Celebration of Freedom - 4th of July

Event Date & Location:
July 4, 2022     6 pm - 10 pm

3449 Pearland Parkway
Pearland, Texas, 77581

Company/Organization Hosting Event:
City of Pearland

Description of Event:
Join us as to celebrate the country's birthday at Independence Park on Monday, July 4th. The event will feature live music from the variety band, Breakfast at Tiffany's, on the H-E-B Entertainment Stage and a spectacular fireworks display.

• For health and safety reasons, pets are not allowed at this event, with the exception of service animals.
• Smoking is prohibited.
• Outside food and drinks, including alcohol, are allowed.
• Glass containers are prohibited.
• No tailgating or barbecuing in the park or on school property.

Contact for Booths:
E-mail: Leslie.Esqueda@PearlandChamber.org

Cost for Booth:
Free

Estimated Attendance for this Year's Event:
5,000

Percentage of Attendees who live in Pearland: 
95%

Vendor Amenities:
Restrooms: Yes
Power: With Approval
Internet/Wifi: No

Rainout Policy:
No

How is the event being promoted?
Social Media, Local Media, City of Pearland Website and Calendar, Pearland Chamber Community Calendar