Ever wondered how the sports, entertainment and hospitality industries dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic? Curious about how they handled the uncertainty and faced such difficult decisions or what they expect for the future of their industries? Join us as our panel of distinguished experts share their organizations' experience with COVID-19 and relay impacts of the pandemic on their respective industries. From rodeos, festivals and fairs, to professional sports, conventions, trade-shows, and tourism, to concerts, restaurants and hotels, our speakers will enlighten and inspire as they provide insights on lessons learned and navigating a post-pandemic world. 

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Homelessness and vagrancy are issues of long standing in the Main Street Corridor, impacting city services, transportation systems, and health and mental health services. Homelessness, which often has a negative impact on neighborhoods and businesses, is also a humanitarian issue. Houston's solution: "The Way Home ," is a holistic approach and model catching the attention of national media and cities around the country. Our panelists will explore the issues, share details on efforts currently underway to provide housing and other needed services, and shed light on the multi-agency collaboration making a huge difference in our communities and in the lives and families of homeless individuals.

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Are you a fan of Space City Weather and their no-nonsense weather reporting? Did you know one of the men behind this popular site is also an expert on space and SpaceX? Now's your chance to find out more during an exclusive interview with local meteorologist and space expert Eric Berger. A Pulitzer Prize nominee for his work at the Houston Chronicle, Eric is now Senior Space Editor for Ars Technica and founder of many a Houstonian's favorite weather resource, Space City Weather. With experience in astronomy, meteorology and journalism, Eric understands the intricacies of these complex topics and can explain them to the rest of us in plain English. Join us for this compelling interview, where we will explore everything from SpaceX and NASA policy to climate change and weather - including the upcoming hurricane season (and his predictions!) and the recent winter freeze.

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“What is ‘esports’ and why is it a big deal?” Not an uncommon question these days. Forbes termed esports as a “quietly massive entertainment phenomenon”. With viewership surpassing traditional sporting events, like the Baseball World Series and the Super Bowl, esports is the rookie to watch this season. With global prowess, the esports market is quickly climbing the ranks in monetary value, too, with estimations exceeding $3 billion by 2022; a 150% increase in less than 5 years.(Goldman Sachs).   

So what’s the big deal? Come find out why at the next South Main Alliance: Community Connect, where industry experts will demystify this phenomenon and what it could mean for Houston. See you there!

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Join us for an in-depth conversation with Harris County’s Chief Executive, County Judge Lina Hidalgo, where we will explore impactful topics including the County’s COVID response, flood mitigation, transportation and infrastructure investment, and post-election impacts - just to name a few. You won’t want to miss this!

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Do you have questions about where and how to vote in this year’s election? Do you want to know more about election procedures in Harris County during the pandemic and this unusual election year? If so, this session is for you! Our panelists  join us for an enlightening conversation, sharing details on how to vote safely and conveniently and how to ensure your vote counts. You won’t want to miss this one!

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This moderated discussion with Bob Harvey will delve into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Houston area business community and how it is responding to ever-changing challenges on the road to recovery.

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An online virtual panel event featuring Dr. Kevin Kirby, Vice President of Administration, Rice University; Dr. Richard Ludwick, President, University of St. Thomas; and Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi, President, Houston Community College - Central. More details coming soon.

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Join us for another COMMUNITY CONNECT session featuring Houston At Large Position 5 City Council Member Sallie Alcorn as we discuss with her various topics relevant to the South Main area including transportation, flood management, technology, neighborhood protection and the impacts of COVID on city services and budget and finance, and more.

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Questions? E-mail sma@southmainallinace.org or call 713-790-1020.

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Join us for our first COMMUNITY CONNECT, an online virtual event (via Zoom) featuring Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, of Texas Congressional District 7, as we explore with her various aspects of commerce, learning and living in the South Main area, including transportation, infrastructure, energy and trade.

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