TCCE Annual Conference Schedule
Links For Presentations: HERE
Sunday, June 15th
Bus Schedule: (Early Arrivers): 5pm - 8pm
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Early Arrivers' Activity:
- 5:00pm Early Arrivers Reception Denton County Brewery
- Approx. 8:00 pm Last bus departure from Brewery
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Attire: Casual
Venue: Denton County Brewery
200 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201
(940) 435-0710
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Monday, June 16th - Day One
Attire: Business Casual
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
1:45 PM
2:00 - 2:30 PM
2:30-3:15 PM
3:15- 3:45 PM
3:45- 4:30 PM
4:30 - 5:15 PM
5:15 PM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Doors Open for Check-In & Begin Exhibitor Set up
Embassy Suites Denton
Pre-Conference: First-Timer/ New Attendee Orientation
Doug Peters, 2025 TCCE Chair & CEO, Abilene Chamber
Mary Frazior, 2025 TCCE Chair-Elect & CEO, HEB Chamber
Embassy Suites Denton Room: Pioneer I
Conf Begins, Embassy Suites Denton
Opening and Welcome - KINCAID
Doug Peters, 2025 TCCE Chair
Erin Carney, 2025 TCCE Conference Chair
Denton Mayor, Gerard Hudspeth
U.S. Congressman, Brandon Gill
Sen. Tan Parker
Rep. Mitch Little
Rep. Benjamin Bumgarner
...and more
Room: Kincaid
Latest Research on Texas Business Sentiments on Civic Engagement
Sharon Jones, Executive Director, Texas Business Leaders Alliance
Room: Kincaid
Communicating Tariffs, Supply Chains Disruptions and Great Powers Competition to Chamber Members
Chris Siepmann, Managing Director, Weller James
Room: Kincaid
Concurrent Education Sessions:
Session A - PIONEER I
In the Age of Digital Marketing, Chambers of Commerce are More Important than Ever
Margarey Valdez - Owner, Market Design Team
Session B - PIONEER II
Chamber Role in Edge Economy
Jessica Cooper (CEO, McGregor Chamber), Esmy Villarreal (CEO, Brownsville Chamber), Tia Stone (CEO, Taylor Chamber), Sandy Rehkopf (CEO, Sherman Chamber)
(Facilitated by CS Freeland, ExDir, Texas Venture Alliance)
Session C - PIONEER III
From Relevant to Essential: Becoming the Chamber Your Community Can’t Do Without
Shanna Dunn, Rosemary Trojacek, Julie Farrar (Waxahachie Chamber)
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Session D - KINCAID
Quit Selling Memberships!
Laura Mitchell, Marble Falls Chamber
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Break & Exhibit Hall with Drinks
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Keynote Session:
Legal Nuts and Bolts for Chamber Professionals
Andrew Cates, Cates Legal Group
Room: Kincaid
Concurrent Education Sessions:
Session A - PIONEER I
Chamber Role Before/During/After Disaster
Justen Noakes, CEO, Before During After
Session B - PIONEER II
From Main Street to the White House: A Texas Judge’s Journey to National Small Business Advocacy and How your Community Can Partner with SBA
William Gravell, Jr., Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
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Session C - PIONEER III
Lighting the way for the next generation​
Stephanie Ellison, Founder, Simply Encourage
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Session D - KINCAID
Philanthro-ship: Growing Your Membership Through Financial & Community Development
Scott Harper, CEO, Conroe Chamber
Day One Programming Ends
Happy Hour Reception – LOBBY BAR
Attire: Casual​​
6:30 PM – 6:45 PM: 1st Bus to Dan's Silverleaf
6:45 PM – 7:00 PM: 2nd Bus to Dan's Silverleaf
West Entrance (Facing I-35)
Day One Evening Programming at Dan's Silverleaf
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103 Industrial St, Denton, TX 76201
Dinner: 7pm, Taco Bar Monday by Boka Feliz
Musical Entertainment by Raised Right Men​
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9:30 PM – 9:45 PM: 1st Bus to Embassy Suites
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10:00 PM – 10:15 PM: 2nd Bus to Embassy Suites​
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Sponsored by North Texas Chamber Executives
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Attire: Casual​​​
Tuesday, June 17th - Day Two
Attire: Business Casual​​​
6:00 - 8:15 AM
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
9:30 - 10:15 AM
10:30 - 11:00 AM
11:00 - 11:45 AM
12:00 - 1:00 PM
1:30 - 2:15 PM
2:15-3:00 PM
3:00 - 3:30 PM
3:30 - 4:15 PM
4:15 PM
6:00 - 7:00 PM
7:00 - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Breakfast – Hotel Lobby
Breakfast (anytime before 8:15 AM)
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Opening Keynote – KINCAID
Selling Membership to a Generation Who Doesn’t Join
Bill Holman (Holman Brothers) & Scott Robertson (GrowthZone)
Introduced by: Becki Womble, CEO, Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
General Session – KINCAID
Role of Higher Education in Economic/Community Development
Dr. Harrison Keller, President, University of North Texas
Introduced by: Erin Carney, CEO, Denton Chamber of Commerce
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Exhibitor Networking – EXHIBITOR HALL
Networking & Refreshments
Concurrent Education Sessions:
Session A – PIONEER I
Crisis Leadership Principles
Robert Darling
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Session B – PIONEER II
Running a Successful Day at the Capitol
Michael Gallops (CEO, Metrocrest Chamber), Al Arreola (CEO, United Corpus Christi Chamber), Ronnie Larralde (CEO, Edinburg Chamber)
Facilitated by: Darby Nielsen, CEO, Rockwall Chamber
Session C – PIONEER III
Affinity Chambers – Role in Intl Eco Dev
Mark Duval (CEO, Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce) & Erin McKelvey (CEO, European American Chamber of Texas)
Session D – KINCAID
Navigating the Future: A Proven Strategic Planning Framework
Alysia Cook, CEO, Opportunity Strategies
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Lunch Keynote – KINCAID
24 Hours Inside the President's Bunker on 9/11
Robert Darling
Introduced by: Indus Travel - Naim Amiouni
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Lunch Sponsored by: Holman Brothers Membership Sales Solutions & The Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Executives
Concurrent Education Sessions:
Session A – PIONEER I
How Chambers Can Facilitate Deeper Risk Capital Pools
Allen Page (Wave Ventures), Col. Michael Bob Starr, USAF (retd), Jordan Robinson (CEO, Round Rock Chamber)
(Facilitated by CS Freeland - ExDir Tx Venture Alliance)
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Session B – PIONEER II
Tech That Works: Digital Tools for Membership Growth
Jonathan Packer, CEO, New Braunfels Regional Chamber
Session C – PIONEER III
How to Make Your Events Unmissable — Without Reinventing the Wheel
Julie Fiore, CEO, Zanate Marketing
Session D – KINCAID
Grow Non-Dues Revenue: 7 Proven Strategies Backed by GrowthZone’s 2025 Chamber Survey
Scott Robertson, Dir, Strategic Partnerships, GrowthZone
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Concurrent Education Sessions:
Session A – PIONEER I
Panel: Cultivating Board Leadership
Tracey Wheeler, (CEO, Baytown Chamber), Cindy DeWease (CEO, Clear Lake), Tim Culp (CEO, Texas City-LaMarque Chamber)
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Session B – PIONEER II
The 3 R’s of a Future-Ready Chamber: Relevance, Revenue & Risk-Taking
Brandon Burton, Community Matters Inc.
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Session C – PIONEER III
The Value of Public Policy: Tools and Tips for Success
Monique Thierry, US Chamber
Renee’ Earls, CEO, Odessa Chamber
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Exhibitor Networking – EXHIBITOR HALL
Networking & Refreshments
Keynote – KINCAID
The AI-Ready Chamber
Randy Bryan, CEO, TekRescue
End of Day 2 Programming
Reception – KINCAID Ballroom
Happy Hour Reception
Banquet – KINCAID
TCCE Excellence Awards Dinner
Attire: evening biz attire (dresses, business jackets)
Celebrate the achievements of chambers and professionals from across the state at our signature Excellence Awards Dinner.​
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Dinner Sponsor: Community Matters
Entertainment Sponsor: Laser Spectacles Inc.
After Party - Andy B's Bowl Social
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Wrap up the evening with some friendly competition at Andy B’s! Enjoy bowling, bites, and drinks while networking in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to unwind and connect after a full day.
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Sponsored by GrowthZone ​
Wednesday, June 18th - Day Three
Attire: Business Casual​​​
6:00 - 8:15 AM
8:30 - 9:15 AM
9:15 - 10:00 AM
10:00 - 10:45 AM
10:45 - 11:15 AM
11:15 - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM
Breakfast – Hotel Lobby
Breakfast (anytime before 8:15 AM)
Keynote – KINCAID
State of Texas Higher Education
Dr. Wynn Rosser, Texas Commissioner of Higher Education
Sponsored by: TAB Foundation
Keynote – KINCAID
Chamber Role in Partnering with Education
Marc Hill, Ford Next Generation Learning Partnership
Cheryl Carrier, Ford Next Generation Learning Partnership
Keynote – KINCAID
How to Supervise People, Lead a Team, & Deal with Difficult People
Glenn Shepard, Founder, Glenn Shepard Leadership
General Session – KINCAID
Texas 89th Session Recap
Glenn Hamer, CEO, Texas Association of Business
State of TCCE, Announcement of 2026 Location
Doug Peters, 2025 TCCE Chair, Erin Carney, 2025 TCCE Conference Chair
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Closing – KINCAID
2025 TCCE Annual Conference Adjourned