Houston’s leading economics forum since 1967.


Upcoming Events

April 2024 THEC Luncheon

When: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Speaker: Mace McCain, President & Chief Investment Officer, Frost Investment Advisors
Topic: Financial Outlook
Location: Conference Center, Houston Fed Building

You won’t want to miss the April 2024 THEC luncheon as we hear from Mace McCain, President & Chief Investment Officer of Frost Investment Advisors LLC, a a wholly owned subsidiary of Frost Bank.

Register via EventBrite today. We look forward to seeing you there!


THEC – Port of Houston Boat Tour

When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 2PM – 4PM
Activity: Group tour on the MV Sam Houston
Cost: Free
Location: Port of Houston, Sam Houston Pavilion, 7300 Clinton Drive, Houston, TX 77020

Join The Houston Economics Club for a private tour of the Port of Houston on board the MV Sam Houston. This event is free but registration is required.

Register via EventBrite today. We look forward to seeing you there!


May 2024 GHP Crossover Event


Event: GHP’s State of Houston’s Global Economy Event
When: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Location: Partnership Tower, 701 Avenida de las Americas, Suite 900
Houston, TX 77010

Additional details available via GHP.

THEC members may be eligible for discounted pricing – Additional details on preferred THEC registration will be released closer to the event.


May 2024 THEC Luncheon

When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Speaker: Eliza Paul, TXDOT
Topic: Texas & Local Highways
Location: Conference Center, Houston Fed Building

You won’t want to miss the May 2024 THEC luncheon as we hear from Eliza Paul, P.E., the district engineer for TxDOT’s Houston District.

Register via EventBrite today. We look forward to seeing you there!


Corporate Members

The Houston Economics Club deeply appreciates the support of our corporate members.

Maddox Patent Law

FBFK – Kenneth Holt

Harris County Economic Development

Vopak

Levey Group


About THEC

Overview:
The Houston Economics Club (THEC) is an active and dynamic organization devoted to furthering the knowledge, understanding and awareness of economics and related subjects throughout the Greater Houston Community. We are represented by more than 190 members, who are affiliated with approximately 130 businesses and other organizations in the region. The club membership is a broad cross section of  economists, analysts, researchers, businessmen, businesswomen, entrepreneurs and academics. Join THEC today via this Eventbrite link.

Events:
The highlight of THEC’s program is our monthly luncheon series. During our program year – August to June— we invite a prominent speaker to share their insights on current economic events. We meet at the Houston Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Meetings start with networking and a light lunch, followed by the speaker’s presentation and a brief Q&A. Social and networking events for the membership also also held several times a year. See our upcoming events. 

History:
THEC was chartered November 13, 1967, as the National Association of Business Economists—Houston Chapter. The organization changed its name to The Houston Economics Club on November 1, 2006, to reflect the organization’s new mission—serving not just economists but all individuals who seek a better understanding of economic trends in order to make better decisions.

NABE:
THEC is the official Houston affiliate chapter of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE). Please note that membership in NABE’s national organization does not include dues for the Houston Chapter, and vice versa.

Mission Statement:
The mission of The Houston Economics Club is to:

  1. Provide for a nonprofit, educational organization that offers a forum for economists and other interested individuals to discuss economics, economic policy and business trends.
  2. Stimulate discussion and research in matters of public policy as it pertains to economic performance of business, communities and the nation as a whole.
  3. Highlight the contribution economics plays in public and private decision making.
  4. Sponsor programs, publications, scholarships and other such activities to further the understanding of economics.

Officers

2023/24 THEC Board

President
Jordan Frisby
Port Houston

Vice President
Elizabeth Balderrama
Harris County

Secretary
Annaissa Flores
Rice Management Company


Treasurer
Christine Schlenker
Greater Houston Port Bureau


At-Large
Helen Currie
ConocoPhillips



Membership

Join or Renew your THEC Spring 2024 membership via EventBrite.

The THEC 2023-2024 program year has started. Sign up or renew your membership today.

You do not need to be an economist to join THEC. Membership is open to anyone interested in learning about what influences local, state, national and global business and economic trends. The program year runs from August to June. 

For Spring 2024, membership fees have been prorated to $30 for professionals and $12 for students and retirees. As a member, you will receive advance meeting notices and reduced monthly meeting fees. Proceeds from member dues are used to pay administrative costs and cover travel expenses for out-of-town speakers.

For more information, please see EventBrite or e-mail the club at admin@thehoustoneconomicsclub.org

Please note: Membership in NABE’s national organization does not include dues for the Houston Chapter, and vice versa.

New for 2023/2024: Corporate Memberships

Companies that would like to go above and beyond in their support of THEC should consider a corporate membership for $1,000 – Learn more about Corporate memberships here.


Contact

Email is our preferred contact method. We can also be reached at:

  • Phone: (713) 410 – 5104
  • Mailing Address: 8725 Lanell Ln, Houston TX 77055 (Consult invitations for the location of club events)