Join us for the first TXD Regional Roundtable of 2026 in La Porte, a waterfront community that has welcomed 14 new businesses in just three years.
This roundtable will feature La Porte’s candid conversation, “Where We Started vs. Where We’re Going,” sharing real lessons on regional collaboration and how to truly support entrepreneurs—beyond the talking points. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and steal their notes.
La Porte’s location on the bay means stunning sunrises that are absolutely worth the early wake-up call. Make a weekend of it with Regional Roundtable on Friday and Mardi Gras on Main on Saturday. Bring your learning cap and your Fat Tuesday beads. Register early and join us for learning, connection, and a little Mardi Gras magic on the bay!
Bonus: The first five to register will receive a La Porte Mardi Gras swag bag!
Event Venue: 212 W Main St, La Porte, TX 77571
Hotel Room Block:
Home2 Suites
1251 S 13th St, La Porte, TX
Use Code: TDC
Room Rate: $144/night
Draft Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Check-in & onsite registration/breakfast/Welcome
9:30 -11 a.m. - Educational Session: Firing on All Cylinders: How We Activated La Porte's Main Street, Speakers: " Kayla O'Bryan, Marketing and Special Events Coordinator
11:00 – Noon – Working Lunch - Regional Economic Development Collaboration by Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP), Speaker: Brian Freedman, President of BAHEP
Noon – 2:00 Downtown Walking Tour
2:00 - 3 p.m. – Educational Session: Supporting Entrepreneurs: Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program and City Economic Development Grants. Speakers: SATOP pending and Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager
3 p.m. – Wrap up/Networking Hour
