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We’re excited to invite you to Business & Breakfast—a great opportunity to network, connect with fellow Chamber members, and hear from one of Houston’s most recognizable business and community leaders.Enjoy a delicious breakfast included with admission while making meaningful connections and growing your professional network.
Keynote Speaker:
Charlene Ward Johnson, TX State Representative, Dist. 139
Sponsor Presenter:
Jennifer Collins, Kidcreate - Houston Heights
Sponsored by: Kidcreate - Houston Heights
Kidcreate Studio Houston (Greater Heights) is a locally-owned, hands-on art studio for children ages 4–12 that combines screen-free creative learning with real artistic progression. Owned by Jennifer and Brian Collins, the studio offers year-round classes, summer camps, birthday parties, and community partnerships across Houston's Heights area and surrounding neighborhoods.
Cost (Includes Breakfast & Admission):
• $25 – Chamber Members
• $35 – Non-Members
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a great breakfast, make new connections, and hear directly from Representative Johnson.
Register today—we look forward to seeing you there!
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About Charlene Ward Johnson
Representative Charlene Ward Johnson is an accomplished advocate with a commitment to hard work, community service, and education. Elected in 2024, she became the first woman to serve as State Representative of House District 139, which encompasses neighborhoods in Northwest Houston such as Acres Homes, Independence Heights, Garden Oaks, Olde Oaks, Silver Glen, and Laurel Oaks
Her passion for community service extends beyond her professional roles, as she has participated in several community organizations. In 2022, Charlene was elected to the Houston Community College Board of Trustees, where she has made significant contributions, including serving as chair of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee and the External Relations Committee. She served as Vice President of the Greater Houston Frontiers, where she chaired the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast, President of her neighborhood’s Civic Club, President of the University of Houston Black Alumni for many years, and Board Member of the University of Houston Alumni Foundation Board, where she chaired the Public Affairs Committee. In 2018, she was honored with the University of Houston Outstanding Volunteer Award from the University of Houston Alumni Association.
Rep. Ward Johnson has been a long-time volunteer with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Ticket Service Committee and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Top Ladies of Distinction-Humble Intercontinental Chapter. Charlene is a proud mother of two adult children.
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