Event Agenda
2026 Program
Presented by:
Kyle Sexton
Featured Speaker
Kyle 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.
His 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.
Program subject to change
Session Sponsored By
Monday, October 5
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Chamber Boot Camp for New(er) Executives
12:00PM - 12:30PM
Conference Registration and Networking
12:30PM - 12:45PM
Welcome and Introductions
Kurt Bauer
President & CEO, WMC
Afternoon/Evening
Programming
Tuesday, October 6
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Business at Breakfast
8:00AM - 8:15AM
Welcome and Introductions
Morning
Programming
8:15AM - 9:15AM
Keynote: Three Roles to Grow Your Chamber
Kyle Sexton
Speaker, Author & Marketing Strategist, ChamberThink Strategies
9:15AM - 11:15AM
Table Talks
Room Tax Dollars / Tourism
Mary McPhetridge
Lunch & Guest Speaker
Afternoon
Afternoon Programming
Wednesday, October 7
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Business at Breakfast
9:00AM - 9:15AM
Welcome & Introductions
9:15AM - 11:45AM
Morning Programming
Kyle Sexton
Speaker, Author & Marketing Strategist, ChamberThink Strategies
11:45aM
Closing Remarks & Adjourn
Pricing
Your 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.
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Pre-Conference: Chamber Boot Camp (Member) $50
Pre Conference: Chamber Boot Camp (Non-Member): $75
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Conference Individual (Member) *early bird $450
Conference Individual (Non-Member): $550
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Conference Individual (Member) *after August 31 $550
Conference Individual (Non-Member): $650
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Additional Member from the Same Chamber $350
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Guest (Significant Other) $275
Lodging
ROOM BLOCK
A 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.
Sponsors
Please contact Susan Nyffenegger for more information on sponsorships available and how you can help support this event, (608) 258-3400.
Conference Sponsor
EVENT SponsorS
