Houston’s business climate for 2007 and beyond is the topic for Dr. Mark Dotzour at North Houston’s 2007 Economic Leadership Forum Jan. 18, 11:30 a.m., Sofitel Houston Hotel, 425 North Sam Houston Parkway East.

Dotzour, chief economist and director of research for the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M, is the lunchtime keynote speaker for the forum, which also includes an afternoon panel honing in on key industries, challenges and opportunities specific to north Houston.

KUHF Station Manager Debra Fraser will moderate the panel, which includes R.G. Charles, ExxonMobil Exploration; Rick Vacar, Houston Airport System; Jim McIngvale, Gallery Furniture; Fred Caldwell, Caldwell Watson Real Estate; and Ray Laughter, North Harris Montgomery Community College District. Greater Houston Partnership President Jeff Moseley will round out the panel and provide a regional perspective to the afternoon talks.

Tickets for the Economic Leadership Forum are on sale now by the forum organizer, the North Houston Greenspoint Chamber of Commerce. The full event is $60, or the lunch address and afternoon panel discussion can be purchased separately. Lunch is $45 and the afternoon workshop is $25. Various sponsorship levels are also available, and all include a table for eight at both sessions.

Sponsors already committed to the forum include Aldine Improvement District, Greater Greenspoint Management District, High Ridge Industrial Park, North Harris Montgomery Community College District and North Houston Bank.

For information contact the North Houston Greenspoint Chamber of Commerce at 281-442-8701 or Sponsorship Chair Marilyn Sander at 281-893-4401 or marilyn@e-proact.com.