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Each fall, YWE hosts a conference for local middle and high school students—particularly girls—and their families to learn about the energy industry, the jobs available with STEM degrees, the companies that employ women in STEM fields, and key skills needed for success in the industry. This conference offers students, parents, and educators a jump-start to college and career planning with signature mentoring circles, interactive sessions, and inspirational stories from young women in STEM, recent scholarship winners, and college graduates. 2024 Conference Details: Date: November 2, 2024, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: The Junior League Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, TX 77027 We can't wait to see you there! Learn more about the event and YWE by visiting https://lnkd.in/gFGMAHKR #WEN #YWE #Networking #WomenInSTEM

Still on a cloud from the AAPL - American Association of Professional Landmen “Women in Energy Institute” held at the Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District two weeks ago. I was so honored to not only moderate a panel, but also be invited to sit on one representing Savvy Oil & Gas Consulting with three amazing women I admire so much. Our session was titled: “Female Founders in the Energy Industry” and featured myself and: - Rachel Reese, Founder and Executive Partner of R. Reese & Associates. RR&A is an Outsourced Legal Department that provides efficient and practical legal services for new, small, and mid-sized companies in the energy, energy transition, renewables, commercial real estate, technology, and finance industries. - Courtney Stephens, Founder & CEO of QED Energy Associates. QED’s main service as a reservoir engineering technician company is providing the world’s best reservoir engineering technicians on a temporary or permanent basis. - Moderated by the incomparable Nicole Tomich Singer, VP of Land and General Counsel at Santo Petroleum (former gymnast and superb stand-in Poker dealer) Some of the topics covered included: - What gave each of us the courage that we could, in fact, start our own businesses   - The hardest part of getting our businesses off the ground, including roadblocks met and how we overcome them   - Are the companies we run today the visions we had when we started?  If not, how did we successfully pivot to meet employee and client/customer needs? Is adjusting something that happens almost continuously?   - As the “boss,” who do we turn to for regular advice related to running your business? How have we cultivated our tribe of support and advisors? - Branding ourselves as female-owned businesses in a still very male dominated industry   - “Having it all” and what it takes to run your own company and be present in other aspects of your personal life The statistics on businesses surviving one, three, or five years is staggeringly small. The amount of woman owned ones is even smaller. So proud of the three of us for still being here five, six, and 14 years in! And, for any fellow #femalefounders out there, email us at FemaleFounders@qedea.com to hear more about the “tribe” we are putting together to support each other and the next group of female entrepreneurs. Thank you #AAPL for this outstanding event, and everyone please follow these three amazing women and their companies. #savvyogc #womeninenergy NAPE Expo LP

Trent and Ryan Murphy had a great time representing Savvy at the 2024 Hart A&D Strategies & Opportunities Conference! The event was packed with energy sector dealmakers, diving into all the latest trends in acquisitions, divestitures, and M&A. From basin activity updates to spotlighting recent deals, it was a day full of insights and networking. We’re excited to bring back new ideas and keep driving Savvy forward in this ever-evolving space!

The Executive Office of Governor Jeff Landry has now released his Call for an Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature, focusing on tax reform. The proposals, as currently understood, include the most comprehensive rewrite and reorganization of Louisiana’s tax laws in at least a generation, and probably since the adoption of Louisiana’s current constitution in 1974 (if not before, since many of those provisions were carried over from the earlier constitution). The Governor’s Call (attached) contemplates legislation on everything from corporate and individual income taxes to sales/use taxes to corporation franchise taxes to property taxes. Among the proposals the legislature will consider are expanding the sales/use tax base by, among other things, increasing the list of enumerated taxable services from the current 8 to more than 40, and specifically identifying taxable digital products; eliminating many (perhaps most) of the state’s approximately 225 sales/use tax exemptions and exclusions; flattening the individual income tax rate to 3% (with additional reductions based on economic growth); and reducing and flattening the corporate income tax rate from the current maximum 7.5% to 3%. There are also proposals to make all current state-level sales/use tax exclusions or exemptions taxable at the local level, too. Currently, prescription drugs/medical devices and manufacturing machinery and equipment (MME), for example, are excluded from state-level tax, while locales have the “local option” of how to treat those transactions. Some parishes treat the transactions as fully excluded from local tax; some as partially excluded (i.e. a reduced rate); and some fully excluded, creating a patchwork of laws across the state for the treatment of identical transactions. The legislature is also expected to consider a constitutional amendment to rewrite Article VII of the state constitution, one that the citizens of the state will have to adopt, first, for most of the other tax provisions under consideration to take effect. Many of the items included in the current Article would be moved to statute — including nearly all property tax exemptions (excepting the homestead exemption). The Tax Reform special session will commence on Wednesday, November 6 and run until November 25, 2024. My colleagues at Advantous Law and I, together with our colleagues at Advantous Consulting, will be following the special session closely, reviewing and analyzing the bills the legislature will consider and following them as they move through the legislative process, from introduction to committee review, to floor consideration, amendment and final action. Our focus will be on how the tax changes affect our clients and their industries and the Louisiana business community, writ large. If you have any questions or want our assistance analyzing specific bills or proposals, our team is ready to assist you.

📣 Calling All Houston Parents of Middle School and High School Females Eyeing a Future in STEM! 📣 Young Women Energized (YWE) is the premier outreach program of Women's Energy Network Houston. For over 20 years, YWE has worked to inspire and empower young women to pursue degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) by providing impactful education and scholarship opportunities. At the conference on November 2nd, important questions will be answered, such as: · What is a personal brand? · How do I find an internship? · How do I find my crowd in college? · What's my pathway to college? · Who can I talk to in this profession? · What advice do you have? Additionally, join us for mentoring, headshots, and resume building. To learn more about YWE and register, visit https://lnkd.in/gsRbmPM6. #WEN #YWE #Networking #WomenInSTEM

📣 Calling All Houston Parents of Middle School and High School Females Eyeing a Future in STEM! 📣 Looking for something to do this Saturday? Attend the free annual Women’s Energy Network Houston Young Women Energized event! Is your daughter passionate about STEM and dreaming of a future in science, tech, engineering, or math? Join us this Saturday, November 2 at the Junior League of Houston from 8:30AM to 1:30PM for an inspiring day packed with resources, insights, and networking opportunities! The event is free to attend, breakfast and lunch are included, and the agenda is designed for students and parents alike. 🌟 Agenda Highlights: - Opening Keynote: "Engineering Your Adventure: Building Your Path in STEM with Heart, Grit, and Vision” by Rachael Moreland, VP of Global Energy Software and Advanced Analytics at S&P Global - Sessions for Parents & Students: Pathways to college, personal branding, internships and career benefits, and more - Panel Q&A: Young professionals in the energy industry share their journeys and advice - Networking: Talk to college representatives and companies in the energy industry. Meet with past scholarship winners and chat with a mentoring group. - Extras: Free headshots for the first 50 students, raffle prizes, resume reviewing workshops, and more! Parents are encouraged to attend alongside their students. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to set the stage for a bright future in STEM! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gCNMG7y9 or scan the QR code below for more information! #YoungWomenEnergized #WENHouston

Savvy was proud to sponsor the Bridge The Gaps Sneaker Giveback, Kickback event, where Sarah Magruder and Steve Bailey attended to support a great cause. It was an inspiring evening that merged sneaker culture with community fundraising, helping to raise funds for Bridge the Gaps' programs benefiting Houston’s youth. With a fun atmosphere, guests showed off their unique sneaker styles, enjoyed an open bar, light bites, and came together to give back to the community. It was a perfect blend of fun and philanthropy, and we’re honored to have been part of this impactful event and support this amazing cause led by Savvy friends Omar Durham and Nicole Durham. #SavvyCares #BTG 👟

A heartfelt thank you to the Savvy Oil & Gas Consulting team for attending and supporting #RepresentationMatters2024! Your presence and support played a vital role in making this event impactful. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

What better way to spend a beautiful Friday than with Steve Bailey at one of our favorite Flipping The Barrel events #RepresentationMatters supporting some of our favorite #womeninenergy Massiel Diez and Jamie Elrod. 💖 Savvy Oil & Gas Consulting has been a proud supporter of the FTB podcast and events since the beginning. So proud of Jamie and Massiel. 👏🏻 #FTB #savvyogc #oilfieldunicorn 🦄

Savvy had the privilege of being part of the 2024 AAPL - American Association of Professional Landmen Women in Energy Institute on October 15th at Hotel ZaZa Houston in! Our CEO, Sarah Magruder, moderated and participated in key panels, contributing her insights on leadership, land, and M&A topics alongside other influential industry leaders. The event was a powerful gathering that featured networking opportunities, educational tracks, and engaging discussions. From the Morningside Chat to the Luncheon Panel, the day was filled with thought-provoking conversations and valuable takeaways. We’re grateful to have been part of this inspiring day, advancing the role of women in the energy sector! #savvyogc NAPE Expo LP #AAPL #womeninenergy #leadership Angela R. Hernandez Massiel Diez Katie Mehnert Rachel Reese Courtney Stephens Nicole Tomich Singer Clair Primm Le'Ann Callihan Jennifer Palladina Taylor Andrea Spencer, CEM