Houston TeXchange Fall 2010 Events.

 

The mission of Houston TeXchange is to provide a relevant resource and knowledge network to enable executives of technology businesses in the creation of wealth and shareholder value by building sustainable business models.

Houston TeXchange: "The Playbook for Success in the New Economy"

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
The Briar Club: 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027
Email Houston TeXchange at houstonpresident[at]texchange.org to confirm your RSVP.

 

JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL HOUSTON TEXCHANGE EVENT! 

 

First Event Topic: Business Model Enhancements: The Playbook for Success in the New Economy.

 

The current economic realities induces more stress and new constraints on the leadership of emerging technology centered companies to make the right decisions at the right time. In this new economic reality, it’s critical that leadership maximize the entire spectrum of opportunities. 

 

These challenges call for strong leadership, innovative thinking, resilient business models, agility,and as important efficient execution.  Unfortunately, our leaders and/or our  companies are not entirely equipped, properly positioned, or adequately advised to withstand these challenges and thrive in “The New Economy”.

 

As a result; the mission of Houston TeXchange is to be: the useful and relevant resource network for technology centered business leaders to create wealth by building sustainable business models. Join us for our first event by registering today. 

 

 

About the Speaker: Terry Peltes, National Managing Partner Advisory Services at Tatum, a Division of Spherion.

Terry is well known and respected for leading companies through difficult and complex business problems. As a CEO, he has successfully led the exponential growth of several public and privately backed technology centric organizations. During his career as a CEO and Senior Executive, his leadership has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in operating profit and shareholder wealth.  In addition to speaking, writing, and teaching he is frequently sought after as consultant and serves as a Director and Advisor to numerous small to medium size businesses.

 

Prior to joining Tatum, Peltes was the Executive Chairman of ALN Medical Management, which in 2008 enjoyed a successful exit.  Additional career experiences have included: President and CEO of Aptiv Technology Partners and the CEO of Certus Corporation, a provider of technology enabled business services to middle market hospitals. Early career assignments include Senior Executive and National Brand Manger of Medaphis, and Arthur Anderson. In addition Mr. Peltes is  an Adjunct Professor of Finance at the Daniels College of Business, University of Denver.

 

Terry is a graduate of Southern Illinois University, an alumnus of the Harvard Business School and the HBS Advanced Management Program, as well as he is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Colorado Society of CPA's, The Turnaround Management Association and Healthcare Financial Management Association. He lives in Denver with his wife and two daughters. 

 

HOUSTON TEXCHANGE proudly presents "Strategy & Growth in 2011."
Thursday, December 02, 2010 (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
The Briar Club: 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027.
Email Houston TeXchange at houstonpresident[at]texchange.org to confirm your RSVP.

Strategy Development and implementation best practices from CEO Rob Solomon will be the focus including Go-to Market Venues & Techniques for Revenue Generation.

About the Speaker: Rob Solomon

Rob Solomon is the founder and chief executive officer of Bulldog Solutions. He is an experienced entrepreneur who is passionate about sales and marketing.

 

Before establishing Bulldog Solutions, Rob was the founder, chairman and CEO of USOL Holdings, Inc. ("USOL"), a publicly traded telecommunications company with offices and operations throughout the United States.

 

Rob currently serves on several corporate and non-profit boards. He is the founder of the Austin Chapter of Young Entrepreneurs Organization ("YEO") and an active member in the Central Texas Chapter of Young Presidents Organization ("YPO"). Rob also recently graduated from the Birthing of Giants program, a three-year leadership program sponsored by YEO, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Kaufman Foundation and Inc. Magazine. Rob holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin.

 

 

Event Programming Schedule:
6:00–6:30pm: Networking & Cocktail Reception

6:30–8:00pm: Program & Dinner

7:15–8:00pm: Table Discussion &Desserts

8:00–8:30pm: Q&A & Closing Comments

RSVP by sending an email to Houston[at]texchange.org

 

 

 

Who should join Houston TeXchange?

C-level executives of technology dependent businesses with a desire to learn, improve their skills, and create wealth.  Members include business executives of technology enabled businesses that range from $3 to $30M in annual revenues along with businesses that are dependent upon technology to execute their business models. 

Membership Benefits include:  

1. Network with peers, resources, and business executives;
2. Discuss and learn to solve challenges and develop effective strategies;
3. Learn and apply best practices and success stories; and
4. Gain access to resources, tools, knowledge and skills to facilitate wealth creation.

TeXchange meets seven (7) times annually for a dinner discussion format which features a notable speaker(s) along with a “Round Table” discussion.

“The goal of our inaugural year is to create a shared knowledgebase among the membership on how to create wealth thru the development and execution of efficient business models,” said Garry E. Meier, Chairman of Ephor Group and Chairman of TeXchange Houston.   “Creating wealth is all about creating the qualities of right: the right strategy, with the right people, with the right model, and the right business process. The TeXchange’s platform provides executives with a forum and the resources to enhance their skills and create wealth thru effective business models.”

Contact Houston TeXchange:
713.401.9647
houstonpresident[at]texchange.org
Chairman: Garry E. Meier