First Friday Meet & Eat at IKEA

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🍽️ FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT
📅  Friday, May 1, 2026  |  🕛  12:00 - 1:30 PM
📍 IKEA | 7810 Katy Freeway, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77024

Chamber Impact Partner IKEA is hosting this month’s gathering, offering the perfect setting for a relaxed lunch filled with great food, easy conversation, and meaningful connections. The eatery and bar is a great place to gather with the Chamber for the Meet & Eat.

Can you say fabulous meatballs?!?! The meatballs are famous, plus there are lots of choices for vegetarians and vegans, too.  Get ready to try a taste of Sweden at the IKEA Restaurant. Enjoy all your IKEA food favorites, like those famous meatballs, veggie balls, salmon, and much more!

🛍️ 🛒 After lunch, grab your IKEA shopping bag or cart and shop 'til you drop!

Registration closes at noon on Thursday, April 30.

• Each attendee covers their own meal.
• Seating is first-come, first-served together.
• Registration is requested — this helps us give the restaurant an accurate headcount so they can prepare.
• Some venues may add service charges or gratuity for larger groups.

And...you just might win a door prize!

Registration closes at noon on Thursday, April 30.

THIS MONTH'S HOST: IKEA HOUSTON

IKEA Houston has been a proud member of the Houston community for over 30 years, helping millions of families and individuals realize their dreams and solving everyday needs at home.

🔗 Learn more at IKEA.com

WHY ATTEND?

✅ Expand your network with fellow members.
✅ Support a Chamber member restaurant.
✅ Enjoy a unique dining concept in a welcoming, inclusive space.

💙 It’s one of our most welcoming, casual connection events of the month!

👉 Register now and join us for lunch.

WHAT TO BRING...

• Business cards (not required!)
• Appetite
• A friend or colleague! (the more the merrier!)

👉 Register today to save your spot for this popular Chamber monthly event!

   

🌟 SPONSOR A FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT

Want your business in the spotlight during this popular monthly series? Meet & Eat sponsorships offer visibility, recognition, and connection with a highly engaged audience.

📩 Interested? Contact us at 832-510-3002 or complete the Sponsorship Interest Form.

         

🍽️ HOST A FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT IN 2026! 

Are you a Chamber Member restaurant? Host and showcase your cuisine to an enthusiastic community audience!

📌 Complete the Host Request Form or contact us at 832-510-3002 to learn more.

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