and various initiatives and centers, alum Jon Vague organized in 2014 this energy industry affinity networking and insight group to gather alumni and friends in quarterly events and virtually. Duke University is one of the world’s leading academic institutions, with strong programs in the study of global business and the complex relationships between policy, the environment and energy. Duke alums
working in the energy industry in the Houston area expressed a desire to have frequent energy-related engagements aligned with Duke Alumni Association’s (DAA) mission and supported by DAA. At the Duke Houston Open Board Meeting realized on October 29, 2014, presided by DAA, Duke Houston Open Board members welcomed Jon Vague’s (Fuqua MBA) proposed project of implementing periodic business networking and insight gatherings focused on energy business. To that end, Jon Vague volunteered to assemble and coordinate an initial group of diverse Duke alumni volunteers interested in developing The Dukes -Houston Business Network and the related The Dukes -Energy Industry Network and Insight. We offered quarterly breakfast discussion meetings, quarterly networking meet-ups and a virtual platform for networking, discussions and insights. Our group included a network of accomplished Duke alums from diverse schools and geographic locations, guests and community friends. We have received endorsement from the Duke and Fuqua Alumni Associations and Fuqua’s Center for Energy, Development and Global Environment (EDGE). The Dukes -Energy Business Network and Insight offered quarterly breakfast discussion meetings, quarterly networking meet-ups and a virtual platform for networking, discussions and insights. Our group welcomed Duke alumni and diverse industry and community guests. We encourage you to connect with us in social media -LinkedIn Group, page and Group and Twitter. For more information, email us at [email protected]. Houston Meetings Calendar
1. January 15, 2015, at 7:00-8:30 am –Winter Guest-Presenter Discussion Meeting, St. Regis Hotel’s Re*****on Restaurant Red Room
2. February 19, 2015, at 5:00-7:00 pm –Open Networking Meet-Up, Benjy’s at 5922 Washington Avenue
3. March 19, 2015, at 7:00-8:30 am –Spring Guest-Presenter Breakfast Discussion Meeting, St. Regis Hotel’s Re*****on Restaurant Red Room
4. June 18, 2015, at 5:00-7:00 pm –Open Networking Meet-Up, The Hay Merchant – 1100 Westheimer Road, Houston
5. September 17, at 7:00-8:30 am –Fall Guest-Presenter Breakfast Discussion Meeting, St. Regis Hotel’s Re*****on Restaurant Red Room
6. October 15, 2015, at 5:00-7:00 pm –Open Networking Meet-Up, Hugo’s Restaurant & Bar -1600 Westheimer Rd., Houston
7. January 21, 2016, at 7:00-8:30 am –Winter Guest-Presenter Breakfast Discussion Meeting, St. Regis Hotel’s Re*****on Restaurant Red Room
8. February 18, 2016, at 5:00-7:00 pm –Open Networking Meet-Up, Venue in Inner Loop
9. March 17, 2016, at 7:00-8:30 am –Spring Guest-Presenter Breakfast Discussion Meeting, St. Regis Hotel’s Re*****on Restaurant Red Room
Meetings are usually held the third Thursday of the month. Breakfast Discussion Meetings are limited capacity and require RSVP and advance payment of $35/person through Duke Alumni Association. For Open Networking Meet-Ups, RSVP is not required, guests are welcome, and there is no cost other than own consumption.
