TCCE Annual Conference Schedule
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Sunday, June 23rd
Bus Schedule: (Early Arrivers): 4pm - 9pm
4:00 - 8:00 PM
Early Arrivers' Activity:
- 2:00pm-4:00pm Sign in/Registration starts at the Hilton Foyer
- 4:00pm continuous buses start
- 4:00pm-6:00pm buses take folks from hotel, to The Strand
- 6:00pm-8:00pm buses go to Pier 21 (appetizers and drinks)
- 6:00pm-8:00pm Early Arrivers' Reception & Boat Tours at
Willie G's on Pier 21 (if driving, get your parking validated)
- Approx. 8:30 pm Last bus departure from sunset tour on Pier 21
- *Pier 21 is walkable from The Strand
Attire: Casual
Sponsored by: CAC Entertainment & Fertitta Hospitality
Monday, June 24th - Day One
Bus Schedule: 12pm - 9pm
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
2:15-2:45 PM
2:45 - 3:45 PM
3:45- 4:00 PM
4:00 - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Registration Opens/Visit with Exhibitors
Galveston Convention Center: Grand Ballroom foyer - 2nd floor
Pre-Conference: First-Timer/ New Attendee Orientation
Tony Moline, Chair, 2024 TCCE
Doug Peters, Chair-Elect, 2024 TCCE
Gina Spagnola, Conference Chair, 2024 TCCE
Galveston Convention Center: Ballroom C
Lunch On Your Own
Conference Begins, Galveston Convention Center
Opening and Welcome - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Tony Moline, Chair, 2024 TCCE
Gina Spagnola, Conference Chair, 2024 TCCE
Hon. Randy Weber, U.S. Congressman
Hon. Mayes Middleton, Texas State Senator
Hon. Greg Bonnen, Texas State Representative
Hon. Terri Leo-Wilson, Texas State Representative
Sponsored by: Galveston Chamber
Opening Keynote - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Col. (Ret.) Mike Fossum, USAF, Texas A&M Galveston, COO
Introduced by: Tony Moline
Sponsored by: Elite Care Emergency Hospital
Break & Exhibit Hall
Concurrent Education Sessions:
Session A - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
In the Age of Digital Marketing, Chambers of Commerce are More Important than Ever
Tony Moline - CEO, Cedar Park Chamber
Erin Carter - CEO, Denton Chamber
Introduced by: Julie Snyder, CEO Kyle Chamber
Session B - Ballroom B (Convention Center)
Don't Be Afraid Of the "A" Words (Access, Accountability, Accreditation, Advocacy)
Monique Thierry, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Introduced by: Renee' Earls, CEO, Odessa Chamber
Session C - Ballroom C (Convention Center)
More money for your mission: Diversifying Revenue Streams
Cathi Hight, Hight Performance Group CEO
Introduced by: Tony Vedda, CEO, North Texas LGBT Chamber
Break & Exhibit Hall with Food
Sponsored by: Advantous
Concurrent Education Sessions:
Session A - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Small Business Resources: Are You Tapping In?
Amy Reid, Galveston County Small Business Development Center, Director
Rhonda Ellisor, Sam Houston State University Small Business Development Center, Director
Jennifer Finney, Brazosport College SBDC, Director
Dianne Amerine, Angelina College SBDC, Business Consultant
Dana Espinal, Lamar State College Port Arthur SBDC, Director
Introduced by: Keri Schmidt, CEO, Fort Bend Chamber
Session B - Ballroom B (Convention Center)
Building Strong Chambers: Practical HR Solutions for Every Organization; HR 101
Kent Etienne - VP of HR, AMOCO Federal Credit Union
Introduced by: Cindy DeWease, CEO Clear Lake Chamber
Session C - (Ballroom C @ the Convention Center)
The Chamber Role in Building an Innovation Economy
C.S. Freeland - Co-Founder, Texas Venture Alliance
Jessica Cooper - Executive Director, McGregor Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Jim Johnson - President/CEO, Pearland Chamber of Commerce
Brad Napp - Vice President of Investor Engagement, Round Rock Chamber of Commerce
Introduced by: Glen Brewer
Day One Programming Ends
Luau Poolside Bash - San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center
5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551
Attire: Hawaiian
Sponsored by: AMOCO & Moody Bank
Buses Will Run Until 9 PM
Tuesday, June 25th - Day Two
Bus Schedule: 7am - 10pm
8:00 - 8:45 AM
8:45 - 9:30 AM
9:30 - 10:10 AM
10:15 - 11:15 AM
11:15 - 11:30 AM
11:30 - 12:30 PM
12:30 - 1:00 PM
1:00 - 1:30 PM
1:30-2:00
2:00-2:15
2:15 - 3:15 PM
3:15 - 3:30 PM
3:30 - 4:15 PM
4:15 - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 - 9:15 PM
Breakfast - Taco bar, fruit bar, juice and coffee
Sponsored by: Holman Brothers
Opening Session & Keynote - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Update on Texas Economic Development & Tourism
Mr. Terry Zrubek, Texas Economic Development & Tourism, Deputy Executive Director
Introduced by: Darby Nielsen, CEO, Rockwall Chamber
General Session - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Stronger Together: Why Merging Neighboring Chambers Just Might Work!
Scott Harper, Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, President
Shannan Reid, Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, Director of Community Relations
Bryan Fowler, Attorney, The Fowler Law Firm
Introduced by: Becki Womble, CEO, Bastrop Chamber
Concurrent Education Sessions:
Session A - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Chamber Industry Trends: Play the Feud, with GrowthZone! More Information
Scott Robertson, Growth Zone
Introduced by: Erin Carter, CEO, Denton Chamber
Session B - Ballroom B (Convention Center)
Travel and Tourism is an Economic Development Driver!
Nate Gieryn, Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office, Tourism Deputy Director
Introduced by: Angie Cuellar, CEO, Cuero Chamber
Session C - Ballroom C (Convention Center)
Effortless Onboarding: Chamber Drip Campaign Simplified
Shannan Reid, Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce
Introduced by: Jonathan Packer, CEO, New Braunfels Chamber
Break & Exhibit Hall
Lunch & Keynote Session - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Unlocking the Magic: Behind the Scenes of Visit Galveston's Marketing Mastery
Kimberly Danesi, Galveston Park Board, CEO
Tony Lyle, Visit Galveston, Executive Director
Sponsored by: Visit Galveston
General Session: Panel Discussion - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Chamber Roles in Disasters (Hurricanes, Fires, Flood and Border)
Randy Vivian, Business Outreach, TX Dept. of Emergency Mgmt.
Michael Gallops, President/CEO, Metrocrest Chamber & TCCE Disasters and Tragedy task force
Introduced by: Michael Gallops
General Session - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Texas and the Supply Chain
Nicole Sunstrum & Sally Bakko, Gulf Coast Protection District
Adam Knapp, Louisiana Committee of 100 for Economic Development, CEO
Mia Romero, El Paso Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs
Introduced by: Michael Gallops
General Session - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Value of Digital Twinning & AI for Disaster Preparation
Stephen Piper, Partner, IBM Consulting
Introduced by: Michael Gallops
Break & Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by: IBM
Concurrent Education Sessions:
Session A - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Managing Chaos: Volunteers, Committees & Board Members
RaDonna Hessel, Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, CEO
Introduced by: Matthew Ferraro, CEO, Katy Chamber
Session B - Ballroom B (Convention Center)
Blueprints for Success: Crafting a Chamber Leadership Program
Mae Frances, Leadership Galveston, Lookin' Up Consulting
Scott Connell, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce President/CEO
Becki Womble, Bastrop Chamber of Commerce, CEO
Introduced by: Ronnie Larralde, CEO, Edinburg Chamber
Session C - Ballroom C (Convention Center)
Strengthening Chamber Member Engagement
Brandon Burton, Community Matters
Introduced by: Shelbie Glover, CEO, Lindale Chamber
Break & Exhibit Hall with Food
Sponsored by: tekRESCUE
General Session - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Cybersecurity, The Number One Lie a Business Owner (or Chamber CEO) Must Overcome
Randy Bryan - Founder & CEO of tekRESCUE
Introduced by: Page Michel, CEO, San Marcos Chamber
General Session - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Retention Revolution: First-Year Member Retention = Sustainable Growth
Bill Holman - Partner, Holman Brothers Membership Sales Solutions
Introduced by: Mary Frazior, CEO, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Chamber
Day Two Programming Ends
Let The Good Times Roll: TCCE Excellence Awards
Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Attire: Mardi Gras
Sponsored by: Community Matters &
Gulf Coast Chamber Executives
9:30 - 11:10 PM
Official Afterparty at B. Jiggers Lounge
5002 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551
Sponsored by: ChamberMaster GrowthZone
Buses Will Run until 10:00 PM
Wednesday, June 26th - Day Three
Bus Schedule: 7am - 12pm
7:30 - 8:15 AM
8:15 - 8:30 AM
8:30 - 9:30 AM
9:30 - 10:15 AM
10:15 - 11:00 AM
Breakfast in Hotel - Ballroom Foyer (Convention Center)
Hot breakfast
General Session - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
The State of TCCE
Drew Scheberle, Executive Director, TCCE
General Session - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Chamber Role in Education & Talent Development
Dr. Matthew Neighbors, Superintendent, Galveston ISD
Dr. Myles Shelton, President, Galveston College
Introduced by: Gina Spagnola, CEO, Galveston Chamber
General Session - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Texas Workforce Development
Bryan Daniel, Chair, TX Workforce Commission
Introduced by: Doug Peters, CEO, Abilene Chamber
General Session - Ballroom A (Convention Center)
Head of Appropriations, Texas Legislature
Dr. Greg Bonnen, State Representative
Sponsored by: Texas Association of Business Foundation
Introduced by: Drew Scheberle
11:00 - 11:25 AM
2025 Annual Conference Location
Tony Moline, Doug Peters, Gina Spagnola & Team
Giveaways & Farewell
Buses Run untill 12pm