18th Annual State of the Schools Shaping the Future of Fort Bend County
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host the 18th Annual State of the Schools event on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Safari Texas Ranch. This event is generously presented by our Title Sponsor, Stantec.
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce proudly presents The State of the Schools, an annual conversation with the Superintendents of Stafford Municipal School District, Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, and Fort Bend Independent School District. Together, these leaders serve more than 120,000 students—the future innovators, professionals, and leaders of Fort Bend County. Guided by Education Division Chair Jennifer Henrikson, this discussion will explore each district’s strategic vision, upcoming initiatives, and priorities for the 2025–2026 school year and beyond. Attendees will gain firsthand insight into how local schools are preparing the next generation to meet the evolving needs of our workforce and community.
This event is sponsored by AUTOARCH Architects, LLC, Fort Bend Family Promise, Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union, Houston City College, Infrastructure Associates, Jamail & Smith Construction, Johnson Development Corp., Linebarger Law Firm, LLP, MWA Architects, PBK Architects, Inc., Pfluger Architects, Rogers, Morris & Grover, Smart Financial Credit Union, Spalding | Nichols | Lamp | Langlois, Thompson & Horton LLP, University of Houston, VLK Architects, Wharton County Junior College, and Whitley Penn, LLP.
Registration and sponsorships are now open for Fort Bend Chamber members. Presenting Sponsor: $2,500, includes seating for ten (10) with priority placement at event, company logo
on all marketing materials and social platforms, and recognition during event. Underwriting Sponsor: $1,200, includes seating for eight (8) with priority placement at event, company name on all marketing materials and social platforms, and recognition during event. Corporate Table: $800, includes seating for eight (8) at event. Individual Member Reservation: $50, includes individual reservation at event. Details of upcoming events can be found at www.FortBendChamber.com or contact Rebekah Beltran at 281-566-2158 or Rebekah@fortbendcc.org.
The Education Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is under the leadership of Chair, Jennifer Henrikson, Stantec. The Education Division’s passion is building awareness and connections between the business sector, community leaders, and education. By keeping its members engaged with current events impacting education on a local and national level; the division’s goal is to create opportunities for individuals to invest in education.
About the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is a 5-star accredited, the largest single-county chamber in the greater Houston region and the largest business organization in Fort Bend County representing over 1,000 business organizations, over 5,000 individuals, and over 250,000 jobs. As the advocate for excellence in Fort Bend County and beyond, we do essential work to protect the business interests in our region. The organization has been able, over the last 53 years, to be a strong and successful voice for business due to the solid and impressive investment of our members. The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce creates, enhances and promotes the dynamic environment in which we work and live.
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The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host the 18th Annual State of the Schools event on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Safari Texas Ranch. This event is generously presented by our Title Sponsor, Stantec.
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce proudly presents The State of the Schools, an annual conversation with the Superintendents of Stafford Municipal School District, Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, and Fort Bend Independent School District. Together, these leaders serve more than 120,000 students—the future innovators, professionals, and leaders of Fort Bend County. Guided by Education Division Chair Jennifer Henrikson, this discussion will explore each district’s strategic vision, upcoming initiatives, and priorities for the 2025–2026 school year and beyond. Attendees will gain firsthand insight into how local schools are preparing the next generation to meet the evolving needs of our workforce and community.
This event is sponsored by AUTOARCH Architects, LLC, Fort Bend Family Promise, Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union, Houston City College, Infrastructure Associates, Jamail & Smith Construction, Johnson Development Corp., Linebarger Law Firm, LLP, MWA Architects, PBK Architects, Inc., Pfluger Architects, Rogers, Morris & Grover, Smart Financial Credit Union, Spalding | Nichols | Lamp | Langlois, Thompson & Horton LLP, University of Houston, VLK Architects, Wharton County Junior College, and Whitley Penn, LLP.
Registration and sponsorships are now open for Fort Bend Chamber members. Presenting Sponsor: $2,500, includes seating for ten (10) with priority placement at event, company logo
on all marketing materials and social platforms, and recognition during event. Underwriting Sponsor: $1,200, includes seating for eight (8) with priority placement at event, company name on all marketing materials and social platforms, and recognition during event. Corporate Table: $800, includes seating for eight (8) at event. Individual Member Reservation: $50, includes individual reservation at event. Details of upcoming events can be found at www.FortBendChamber.com or contact Rebekah Beltran at 281-566-2158 or Rebekah@fortbendcc.org.
The Education Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is under the leadership of Chair, Jennifer Henrikson, Stantec. The Education Division’s passion is building awareness and connections between the business sector, community leaders, and education. By keeping its members engaged with current events impacting education on a local and national level; the division’s goal is to create opportunities for individuals to invest in education.
About the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is a 5-star accredited, the largest single-county chamber in the greater Houston region and the largest business organization in Fort Bend County representing over 1,000 business organizations, over 5,000 individuals, and over 250,000 jobs. As the advocate for excellence in Fort Bend County and beyond, we do essential work to protect the business interests in our region. The organization has been able, over the last 53 years, to be a strong and successful voice for business due to the solid and impressive investment of our members. The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce creates, enhances and promotes the dynamic environment in which we work and live.
