NACE Houston Chapter

✨REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW!✨ Our July program brings back one of our most popular formats: speed networking!

Designed with structured pods to keep conversations flowing, this high-energy event makes it easy to meet a wide range of industry peers in a short amount of time.

Expect quick rounds of meaningful introductions, plenty of new connections, and a fast-paced environment built for getting the most out of your networking.

It’s always one of our highest-turnout programs — don’t miss it!

📍 The Motorclub Events
🚘 4245 Richmond Ave Suite 575, Houston, TX 77027
🗓️ Wednesday, July 15th
⏰ 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

🎟️ Registration will close Tuesday, July 14th at 5:00 pm

🔗 Link in bio / https://nace.glueup.com/event/july-2026-program-speed-networking-181324/

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Venue: .motorclub
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Bar: Union Wine & Whiskey by The Retrospect Motorclub
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✨EARLY BIRD TICKETS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY!✨ Our July program brings back one of our most popular formats: speed networking!

Designed with structured pods to keep conversations flowing, this high-energy event makes it easy to meet a wide range of industry peers in a short amount of time.

Expect quick rounds of meaningful introductions, plenty of new connections, and a fast-paced environment built for getting the most out of your networking.

It’s always one of our highest-turnout programs — don’t miss it!

📍 The Motorclub Events
🚘 4245 Richmond Ave Suite 575, Houston, TX 77027
🗓️ Wednesday, July 15th
⏰ 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

🕊️ Early bird tickets will end Friday, July 10th
🎟️ Registration will close Tuesday, July 14th

🔗 Link in bio / https://nace.glueup.com/event/july-2026-program-speed-networking-181324/

✨Sponsors✨
Venue: .motorclub
Caterer:
Bar: Union Wine & Whiskey by The Retrospect Motorclub
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Member Highlight 🌟 we’re excited to spotlight a leader who pours expertise and heart into our community, Samantha Gieseke, CPCE with AFR Furniture Rental.

Samantha is currently serving as our NACE Houston Chapters VP of Education. She is also the Account Executive of South Texas for AFR Furniture Rental. With 10 years’ experience as a Wedding and Event Planner, it was a smooth transition into the luxury rental business.

AFR Furniture Rental is a nationwide leader in stylish, stress‑free furniture rentals for homes, offices, events, trade shows, and home staging. With over 50 years of experience, 27 locations across the U.S., and a team of 500+, AFR is known for exceptional service, versatile design options, and beautifully curated collections that elevate any space or event. Proudly serving clients with flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to making every rental experience seamless.

🌐 Connect with AFR Furniture Rental:
Website: www.rentfurniture.com
Instagram:
Facebook: AFR Furniture Rental
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/afr-furniture-rental/

✨TICKETS ARE LIVE!✨ Our July program brings back one of our most popular formats: speed networking!

Designed with structured pods to keep conversations flowing, this high-energy event makes it easy to meet a wide range of industry peers in a short amount of time.

Expect quick rounds of meaningful introductions, plenty of new connections, and a fast-paced environment built for getting the most out of your networking.

It’s always one of our highest-turnout programs — don’t miss it!

📍 The Motorclub Events
🚘 4245 Richmond Ave Suite 575, Houston, TX 77027
🗓️ Wednesday, July 15th
⏰ 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

🕊️ Early bird tickets will end Friday, July 10th
🎟️ Registration will close Tuesday, July 14th

🔗 Link in bio / https://nace.glueup.com/event/july-2026-program-speed-networking-181324/

✨Sponsors✨
Venue: .motorclub
Caterer:
Bar: Union Wine & Whiskey by The Retrospect Motorclub
Dessert:
A/V:
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⚡ One of our favorite member perks is spotlighting the incredible entrepreneurs in our community. Today’s feature: NXT LVL EVENT which is a brand built through grit and evolution ⚡

Here’s the story straight from the owner, Michael Vayner:

NXT LVL EVENT wasn’t built in comfort, it was built in chaos. I started in this industry with a simple photo booth and a vision to create something different. Then reality hit. We were robbed and lost everything. Not long after, Hurricane Harvey wiped out what we were trying to rebuild. And just when things started gaining momentum, COVID shut the entire events industry down.

There were plenty of moments where walking away would’ve been easier. But that was never the move.
Every setback forced me to rethink, rebuild, and come back stronger. What started as a small photo booth company had to evolve—or it wouldn’t survive. So I stopped thinking like a vendor and started thinking bigger. That’s when the shift happened.

NXT LVL EVENT was born out of that grind.
Today, we don’t just provide services—we create experiences that people actually remember. We use technology, creativity, and intention to turn events into something immersive, something real. Because at the end of the day, people don’t remember the schedule… they remember how they felt.

This business is a reflection of my journey—resilient, evolving, and built to stand out. Where Brands Become Experiences.

🌐 Connect with NXT LVL EVENT:
Website: www.nxtlvlevent.com
Instagram:
Facebook: NXT LVL EVENT
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxtlvlevent/