FIRST FRIDAYS HTX ! Business. Culture. Connections. Under the Stars.

FIRST FRIDAYS HTX

Friday, November 6, 2026 | 6 PM – 11 PM

The Collaborative HTX
Rooftop + Penthouse Floor
9801 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77042

BUSINESS. CULTURE. CONNECTIONS. UNDER THE STARS.

NETWORK • CONNECT • COLLABORATE • GROW

WHERE HOUSTON DOES BUSINESS.

Powered by The Do-WAP Agency, LLC

We look forward to welcoming you to the beginning of something special in Houston.

W. Anthony Patton, MBA
President/CEO
The Do-WAP Agency, LLC
The Collaborative HTX

WHERE HOUSTON DOES BUSINESS.

📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 The Collaborative HTX
Rooftop + Penthouse Floor
9801 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77042

FIRST FRIDAYS is Houston’s new monthly Business, Culture & Connection Experience — bringing entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, professionals, creators, brands, investors and community leaders together for an elevated evening of networking, entertainment and opportunity.

This isn’t just another networking mixer.

It’s where Houston comes to:

NETWORK • CONNECT • COLLABORATE • GROW

🎟️ RSVP NOW — JOIN US NOVEMBER 6!

Admission is limited, so register today and invite your business network to join you.

RSVP HERE:
https://Firstfridayscollaborative11062026.eventbrite.com

WHAT TO EXPECT

🤝 BUSINESS NETWORKING
Meet entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, business owners and decision-makers from across Houston.

💼 STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Exchange ideas, make introductions, discover resources and build relationships that can turn into real business.

🎵 MUSIC + LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy an upscale rooftop atmosphere where business, culture and entertainment come together.

🥂 FOOD + DRINKS
Network, socialize and enjoy the evening in a setting designed to make connecting feel less like work and more like an experience.

📸 360° PHOTO BOOTH + EXPERIENCES
Capture the evening, engage with brands and enjoy curated activities throughout the event.

🛍️ VENDORS + BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES
Shop, discover and support Houston entrepreneurs, lifestyle brands, retailers, creatives and service providers.

🏙️ ROOFTOP + PENTHOUSE EXPERIENCE
Connect above the city in the new home of The Collaborative HTX.

🚨 VENDORS WANTED!

Are you a business owner, entrepreneur, retailer, creative, brand or service provider?

Don’t just attend First Fridays — put your business in front of the room.

We are actively seeking vendors who want to:

• Showcase products and services
• Meet new customers
• Increase brand exposure
• Network with Houston entrepreneurs and professionals
• Promote their business directly to attendees
• Build new partnerships and collaborations
• Become part of the growing First Fridays community

Vendor spaces are limited.

Bring your products.
Bring your services.
Bring your brand.
Come ready to be seen.

Interested businesses can also explore opportunities for:

Vendor Booths • Corporate Sponsorships • Brand Activations • Product Sampling • Advertising • Media Exposure • Event Partnerships • Multi-Month Partnerships

BUSINESS OWNERS — COME READY TO DO BUSINESS.

Bring your business cards.

Bring your QR code.

Bring your elevator pitch.

Bring your team.

And most importantly...

BRING YOUR BUSINESS!

Whether you’re looking for your next customer, referral partner, vendor, collaborator, mentor, employee, investor, business resource or opportunity, we want you in the room.

AND WE’RE LAUNCHING SOMETHING BIGGER...

First Fridays also introduces Houston to THE COLLABORATIVE HTX — Powered by The Do-WAP Agency, LLC.

The Collaborative HTX is being developed as a destination where Houston entrepreneurs and businesses can work, meet, connect, collaborate and grow.

The Collaborative brings together:

🏢 Private Office Solutions
💻 Coworking & Dedicated Workspace
📬 Virtual Office Solutions
🤝 Business Networking
🎤 Events & Experiences
📣 Marketing & Media Opportunities
📰 The Collaborative Connect
🛍️ Vendor & Retail Opportunities
💼 Sponsorship & Brand Partnerships

We’re creating more than office space.

WE’RE BUILDING A BUSINESS COMMUNITY.

And First Fridays brings that mission to life every month.

EXPERIENCE THE LAUNCH — NOVEMBER 6

6:00 PM — Doors Open + Networking

Arrive early. Grab a drink. Explore our vendors. Tour The Collaborative. Start making connections.

Throughout the evening, experience:

Business Networking • Vendors • Brand Experiences • Music • Food • Drinks • Entertainment • Connections

Stay for the experience.

Leave with new relationships.

🎟️ RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY

👉 FIRST FRIDAYS RSVP:
https://Firstfridayscollaborative11062026.eventbrite.com

FIRST FRIDAYS HTX👉 EXPLORE THE COLLABORATIVE HTX:
https://thecollaborativehtx.com/