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SUMMARY:WCCE Annual Conference & Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Event Agenda\n2026 Program\nPresented by:\n																																																									\nKyle Sexton\nFeatured Speaker\nKyle Sexton is an award-winning marketing strategist and international speaker and author on the topics of membership development, marketing and innovation. He was recognized in 2011 by Chamber Executive magazine as one of the most influential innovators in the chamber of commerce industry. He is the chamber industry’s foremost authority on membership tiers, and guides organizations through the transition from a traditional dues method to value-based tiers.\nHis research and methods have been featured in industry publications, as well as national conventions and regional conferences. Kyle’s innovative social media accelerator has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and is the author of Follow You Anywhere and ReMembership – New Strategies for Remarkable Membership Organizations.\nProgram subject to change\nSession Sponsored By\nMonday, October 5\n9:00AM – 12:00PM\nChamber Boot Camp for New(er) Executives\n12:00PM – 12:30PM\nConference Registration and Networking\n12:30PM – 12:45PM\nWelcome and Introductions\n																															\nKurt Bauer\nPresident/CEO, WMC\n12:45PM – 1:45PM\n60 Ideas in 60 Minutes: Best Practices Sharing\n2:00PM – 3:00PM\n KEYNOTE: Take the Initiative\n																															\nJason Ebey\nPresident & CEO, YGM\n3:00PM – 3:30PM\nExecutive Spotlight\n																															\nDave Minor\nPresident/CEO, Eau Claire Area Chamber (retired)\n																															\nHOST\nKurt Bauer\nPresident/CEO, WMC\n3:30PM\nClosing\n3:30PM – 4:30PM\nHotel Check-in & Free Time\n4:30pm\n Load Bus for Little Bohemia Lodge\n5:00PM\nCocktail Reception\n6:00PM\nDinner\n7:00PM\nLoad Bus for the Resort\n8:00PM\nBonfire & S’mores at the Resort\nTuesday, October 6\n8:00AM – 9:00AM\nBusiness at Breakfast\n9:00AM – 9:15AM\nWelcome and Introductions\n9:15AM – 9:45AM\nWisconsin Competitiveness Report\n																															\nKurt Bauer\nPresident/CEO, WMC\n9:45AM – 10:45AM\nKEYNOTE: Total Resource Campaigns: What Are They?\n																															\nJason Ebey\nPresident & CEO, YGM\n																															\nAnissa Starnes\nChief Impact Officer, YGM\n10:45AM – 11:00AM\nBreak\n11:00AM – 12:00PM\nTable Discussions\n· Workforce / Advocacy / Education· Membership· Marketing / Events\n12:00PM – 1:15PM\nLunch & Presentation\n1:30PM – 2:15PM\nBreakout Sessions\n\n\n							\n									\n\nBuilding Strategic Partnerships\n																															\nWade Goodsell\n\n\n							\n									\n\nEngaging Volunteers\n																															\nJason Ebey\n\n\n							\n									\n\nSmall Chamber, Big Impact\n																															\nAnissa Starnes\n2:30PM – 3:15PM\nBreakout Sessions Repeat\n\n\n							\n									\n\nBuilding Strategic Partnerships\n																															\nWade Goodsell\n\n\n							\n									\n\nEngaging Volunteers\n																															\nJason Ebey\n\n\n							\n									\n\nSmall Chamber, Big Impact\n																															\nAnissa Starnes\n3:30PM – 5:30PM\nFree Time\n5:30PM\nCocktail Reception\n6:00PM\nDinner\n8:00PM\nBonfire & S’mores at the Resort\nWednesday, October 7\n8:00AM – 9:00AM\nBusiness at Breakfast\n9:00AM – 9:15AM\nWelcome & Introductions\n9:15AM – 11:30AM\nMorning Presentations\nLeadership Panel: Issues, Advocacy & Economic Development\n																															\nShar Hermanson\nPresident & CEO, Forward Janesville\nJanesville Data Center Development\n																															\nSadie Howell\nPresident & CEO, Envision Greater Fond du Lac\nFond du Lac Park Project\n																															\nAmanda Payne\nPresident & CEO, Waukesha County Business Alliance\nWaukesha County Center for Growth\n																															\nDavid Eckmann\nPresident & CEO, Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce\nWausau Mall Redevelopment\n																															\nTina Thompson\nPresident & CEO, Tomah Chamber & Visitors Center\nTomah Military Spouse Hiring Initiative\n																															\nHOST\nWade Goodsell\nPresident, WMC Foundation\n9:15AM – 11:30AM\nMorning Presentations\n																															\nCongressman Tom Tiffany\nWisconsin Congressman; Gubernatorial Candidate\n9:15AM – 11:30AM\nMorning Presentations\n11:30aM\nUnanswered Questions and Connections\n12:00PM\nAdjourn\nPricing\n\nYour WCCE Conference & Retreat registration includes educational programming, meals, cocktail receptions and dinners, conference materials and travel during the event. Hotel and travel to/from the resort are on your own.\n\n\n\n							Pre-Conference: Chamber Boot Camp (Member)\n																			$50\n\n							Pre Conference: Chamber Boot Camp (Non-Member): $75						\n				\n\n							Conference Individual (Member) *early bird\n																			$450\n\n							Conference Individual (Non-Member): $550						\n				\n\n							Conference Individual (Member) *after August 31\n																			$550\n\n							Conference Individual (Non-Member): $650						\n				\n\n							Additional Member from the Same Chamber\n																			$350\n				\n\n							Guest (Significant Other)\n																			$275\n				\n\n\n\n							Exhibitor Package: One Person\n																			$800\n				\n\n							Exhibitor Package: Two Person\n																			$1200\n				\n\n							Exhibitor Package: Three or More\n																			$1500\n				\n\nLodging\nROOM BLOCK\nA room block has been reserved for our group for the nights of Monday, October 5th and Tuesday, October 6th at The Waters of Minocqua. When making your reservation, please reference the room block name “WCCE.” The room rate is $105 per night, plus tax. Reservations must be made by September 6th to receive the group rate. You have the option to extend your stay immediately before or after these dates and receive the special room rate. To make a reservation, please contact the hotel at (715) 358-4000.\nMore about The Waters of Minocqua\n														\n															\nSponsors\nPlease contact Susan Nyffenegger ( snyffenegger@wmc.org ) for more information on sponsorships available and how you can help support this event, (608) 258-3400.\nConference Sponsor\n																																	\nEVENT SponsorS\n																																																																																			\nQUESTIONS?\nPlease contact Susan Nyffenegger ( mailto:snyffenegger@wmc.org ) with questions or input, (608) 258-3400.\n			\n									Contact Us\n			\n
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