Insights from Bisnow's Future of Galveston County Event
The Houston Ship Channel complex, with its more than 200 public and private facilities, is the nation's largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas, and the U.S. With that in mind, we attended the Bisnow Future of Galveston County event. The event provided us with a wealth of knowledge about the latest developments, the hospitality boom, and pockets of growth. It also served as an excellent platform to share and discuss projects in Galveston County with other industry leaders and colleagues.
A big shoutout to all the speakers for their insights and exciting projects. What a great lineup! The event featured a Fireside Chat with State Senator Mayes Middleton and Reid Wilson, Chairman of Wilson Cribbs + Goren.
The "Projects Shaping Galveston County" panel was a diverse and insightful discussion featuring Rodger E. Rees, Director and CEO, of Galveston Wharves at the Port of Galveston, Texas; Mohamed Eldawy, CEO of Royal Crown Enterprise; Nancy Almodovar, President and CEO of Nan and Co.; and Charles Schwab of RREAF Development Services, RREAF. Travis Huehlefeld, Shareholder at Wilson Cribbs + Goren, moderated the panel.
Lastly, the "Resorts, Hospitality, and Restaurant Insights and Opportunities" panel featured Kip Sowden, Chairman and CEO of RREAF Holdings; Johnny Smecca, President of Galveston Restaurant Group; Dave Jacoby, Founder and principal of Hotel Lucine; Stephen Galbreath, Chief Development Officer at Garfield Public/Private; and Jamail Virani, Partner at Level Capital. Lance LaCour, CEcD, MSED, President of Galveston County EDC, moderated the panel.
