CALENDAR

TUESDAY

BUYOUT BEST PRACTICES IN THE WAKE OF HARVEY: Panel discussion hosted by the Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium. 7-9 p.m., BioScience Research Collaborative, 6500 Main. Program: National experts will discuss post-flood buyout policies and practices. The conversation will focus on options the Houston area might consider regarding buyout practices. Information: www. houstonconsortium.org. Registration: https://buyout. eventbrite.com. DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land. Speaker: Zahra Jamal will speak on the parallels and distinctions of religious, racial and cultural diversity as it specifically applies to businesses in Fort Bend County. Cost: $25-$35. Information: www.fortbendchamber. com.

WEDNESDAY

SERVICES COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION: Houston CrossRoads business building breakfast. 7:15-8:30 a.m., Corner Bakery Cafe, 9311-H Katy Freeway. Cost: $25-$35. Information: 713-932-7495 or www. servicesca.org/crossroads.htm. PRSA HOUSTON: Luncheon. 11:30 a.m., Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial. Speaker: Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture. Cost: $26-$47. Reservations: www.prsahouston.org.

THURSDAY

IREM HOUSTON: Institute of Real Estate Management meeting. 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial Drive. Speaker: Stephen Daniel, senior community liaison, Houston Police Department. Topic: How to survive an active shooter. Cost: $50 members, $55 nonmembers. Information: www.iremhouston.org or 713-783-9225. GREATER HOUSTON PORT BUREAU: Luncheon. 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport, 9100 Gulf Freeway. Speaker: Captain Mark Mitchem, presiding officer, Houston Pilots. Topic: A pilot’s perspective of trends and future outlook of the Ship Channel. Cost: $50-$55. Information: 713-678-4300 or txgulf. org/commerce-club.