TCCE - Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives

TCCE - Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives TCCE is the oldest membership association for chamber professionals in the United States.

📍 TCCE Annual Conference 2026: See You Soon in Abilene!We're just days away from welcoming chamber professionals from ac...
06/10/2026

📍 TCCE Annual Conference 2026: See You Soon in Abilene!
We're just days away from welcoming chamber professionals from across Texas to Abilene for the 2026 TCCE Annual Conference!

A few quick reminders as you finalize your travel plans:

🏨 The conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center.

🚗 Thanks to our hosts at the Abilene Chamber and the City of Abilene, conference attendees may park in the reserved city parking lot directly in front of the hotel at no charge—saving you the hotel's standard valet parking fees.

👔 Conference Attire: Business Casual
The conference sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday are business casual. We also recommend bringing a light jacket or sweater, as the ballroom and meeting spaces may be chilly.

🎤 Conference Schedule
Tuesday and Wednesday will feature general sessions each morning through lunch, followed by breakout sessions in the afternoon. Expect plenty of practical ideas, professional development, peer learning, and networking opportunities throughout the conference.

🎉 Monday Welcome Reception
Join us Monday evening at The Grace Museum from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, networking, live entertainment, a silent disco, caricature artist, rooftop co****le, and more. Please note that this reception includes drinks and appetizers, but dinner will not be provided. TCCE staff will depart from the front of the hotel at 4:30 p.m. for the short walk to the museum.

🎶 Tuesday Night Networking Event
After a full day of learning, join us at 201 Mesquite for dinner, live music, and networking with chamber leaders from across Texas. Shuttle service will run continuously between the hotel and venue beginning at 6:00 p.m.

🕵️‍♀️ Wednesday Excellence Awards Banquet: Abilene After Dark
One of TCCE's favorite traditions returns as we celebrate chamber excellence from across Texas.

Attire: Cocktail Attire | Prohibition-Era Inspired Attire Encouraged
Guests who would like to embrace the evening's Speakeasy-themed celebration are welcome to bring out their vintage-inspired cocktail attire, fedoras, suspenders, flapper-inspired fashion, and other 1920s-inspired looks.

Themed attire is completely optional, but we hope you'll join in the fun!

🎟️ Don't forget to participate in our Travel Around TCCE Passport Game! Visit sponsor and exhibitor booths throughout the conference for a chance to win:

• Free registration to the 2027 TCCE Annual Conference
• Complimentary hotel stay at the 2027 conference
• Free registration to the 2026 TCCE Chair's Conference
• Additional surprise prizes

First-time attendee? Look for members of our Welcome Committee throughout the conference wearing yellow badges. They're there to help answer questions, make introductions, and ensure you have a great experience.

Safe travels, and we'll see you soon in Abilene!

👀 TUESDAY PREVIEW: The First Full Day of the 2026 TCCE Annual Conference!Tuesday kicks off with big-picture conversation...
05/20/2026

👀 TUESDAY PREVIEW: The First Full Day of the 2026 TCCE Annual Conference!

Tuesday kicks off with big-picture conversations on chamber leadership, member engagement trends, and what’s ahead for the 90th Texas Legislature — followed by breakout sessions focused on AI tools, member retention, energy economic development, tourism, and interactive peer learning.

Every session is designed to deliver practical, actionable takeaways that chamber professionals can bring back to their organizations immediately

And this is just the beginning…

✨ Wednesday’s preview is coming soon!

📍 June 15–17, 2026 | Abilene, TX
🎟️ Register now while hotel rooms are still available (we recently sold out and were able to add more rooms)!

https://business.tcce.org/event-calendar/Details/2026-tcce-annual-conference-1425582?sourceTypeId=Hub

05/19/2026

🏆 A little reminder from conferences past… 👀

If you’ve got a TCCE award that never made it home with you, there’s a good chance it’ll be waiting for pickup in Abilene at the 2026 TCCE Annual Conference! We’ll have past awards on-site and ready to reunite with their chambers. 🎉

And speaking of Abilene — after our hotel block SOLD OUT, we worked to add additional rooms… but they won’t last long.

Now’s the time to register and lock in your stay so you can:
✔️ Learn from chamber professionals across Texas
✔️ Build connections with peers from every corner of the state
✔️ Walk away with practical, actionable ideas
✔️ Celebrate the incredible work happening in Texas chambers at the Awards Banquet & Celebration 🥂

This is the one time each year when Texas chamber professionals all come together in one place — don’t miss it.

📍 June 15–17, 2026 | Abilene, TX
🎟️ Register now + grab your hotel room before the expanded block fills: https://business.tcce.org/ap/Events/Register/yEFkqG5seCoCR

What an incredible day of peer-driven learning at the recent TCCE Chamber Basics Workshop in Denison!A huge thank you to...
05/06/2026

What an incredible day of peer-driven learning at the recent TCCE Chamber Basics Workshop in Denison!

A huge thank you to the Denison Chamber and our outstanding venue host, Grayson College, for helping create such a welcoming and collaborative environment for chamber professionals from across the region.

We especially want to recognize Diana Theall, President & CEO of the Denison Chamber, for her leadership and hospitality. Her commitment to strengthening the chamber profession and creating opportunities for connection and growth was evident throughout the entire day!

Thank you as well to our generous sponsor, Community Matters, Inc. for supporting this workshop and for taking the time during lunch to engage directly with attendees, answer thoughtful questions, and participate in meaningful conversations about the real challenges and opportunities chambers are navigating today.

We are also incredibly grateful to our workshop speakers and facilitators who shared practical insights, real-world experiences, and honest peer-to-peer guidance throughout the day:

• Diana Theall — Denison Area Chamber of Commerce
• RaDonna Hessel — Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
• Lisa Flowers — Parker County Chamber of Commerce
• Lori Walker — Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce

The conversations throughout the day reinforced just how valuable chamber-to-chamber learning can be. From building stronger volunteer engagement strategies to simplifying board governance to discussing budgeting realities and event revenue growth, attendees didn’t just hear presentations; they exchanged ideas, asked tough questions, and workshopped real solutions together.

These peer connections and candid conversations are what make Chamber Basics such a valuable experience!

And we’re already looking ahead to the next one! Chamber professionals in the Central Texas region are invited to join us for the next TCCE Chamber Basics Workshop in Bastrop, hosted by the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce on August 18, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. We look forward to continuing these important conversations, sharing practical ideas, and creating more opportunities for chamber professionals to learn from peers across Texas! You can register now: https://business.tcce.org/ap/Events/Register/YEFg55oCNCzCK

Thank you again to everyone who attended, participated, shared ideas, and helped make the day impactful. We’re excited to continue building opportunities like this for chamber professionals across Texas.

We’ve extended the deadline for the TCCE Media Contest and Marvin Hurley Award through May 7th, so now you have more tim...
05/04/2026

We’ve extended the deadline for the TCCE Media Contest and Marvin Hurley Award through May 7th, so now you have more time to shine!

This is your opportunity to showcase your chamber’s best marketing and communications work and recognize a leader who is making a lasting impact on the profession.

If you haven’t submitted yet, now’s the time to take advantage of the extension and make sure your work and your leaders get the recognition they deserve.

🗓 New deadline: May 7
🏆 Winners announced at the TCCE Annual Conference in Abilene!

Don’t miss it. ⭐

Media Awards Submission: https://business.tcce.org/event-calendar/Details/2026-media-award-entry-forms-1672941?sourceTypeId=Hub

Marvin Hurley Nomination: https://www.tcce.org/marvin-hurley-award/

It’s time to let your chamber shine!Each year, chambers across Texas set the standard for excellence in marketing, commu...
04/29/2026

It’s time to let your chamber shine!

Each year, chambers across Texas set the standard for excellence in marketing, communications, and leadership, and now it’s your turn to be recognized.

⭐ TCCE Media Contest
Showcase your best work from the past year across categories like social media, video, events, publications, and more. Entries are judged by revenue division, so you’re competing alongside peers your size.

https://www.tcce.org/tccs-media-contest/

⭐ Marvin Hurley Award
Help us honor a leader who has made a lasting impact on the chamber profession at the local, state, or national level.
This is your opportunity to spotlight the work, creativity, and leadership happening in your community and across Texas.

https://www.tcce.org/marvin-hurley-award/

🗓 Deadline: May 1

🏆 Winners announced at the TCCE Annual Conference in Abilene, Texas (June 15–17)

https://business.tcce.org/event-calendar/Details/2026-tcce-annual-conference-1425582?sourceTypeId=Hub

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate your team and recognize the stars of our industry. Submit your entries and nominations today!

🚨 North Texas Chamber Pros — We’re coming your way! 🚨The countdown is ON… just 21 days until we’re in Denison with the D...
04/14/2026

🚨 North Texas Chamber Pros — We’re coming your way! 🚨
The countdown is ON… just 21 days until we’re in Denison with the Denison Chamber for TCCE’s Chamber Basics Workshop on May 5!

If you’re looking for practical tools you can actually use, real talk from chamber leaders who’ve been in your shoes, and the chance to connect with peers across North Texas — this is for you.

What we’re diving into:
✔ Building a volunteer force that actually drives results
✔ Board governance that works in the real world
✔ Budgeting with purpose and confidence
✔ Peer-to-peer “Solution Room” to tackle your biggest challenges

This workshop is hands-on, actionable, and built for chamber professionals in any position who are ready to level up their impact in their communities.

📍 Grayson College | Denison, TX
📅 May 5 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Bring your team. Bring your challenges. Leave with solutions.
👉 Don’t wait — secure your spot today!

Register here: https://business.tcce.org/event-calendar/details/chamber-basics-workshop-denison-tx-1665980

Chamber leadership in action! 💼This year’s TCCE Chair’s Conference brought together CEOs, board chairs, and community ch...
10/24/2025

Chamber leadership in action! 💼

This year’s TCCE Chair’s Conference brought together CEOs, board chairs, and community champions from across Texas to share best practices and strengthen the partnerships that power our local economies. This peer-to-peer learning is equipping our chambers and business leaders with the tools and actionable items they need to build a stronger Texas, one community at a time!

Huge shoutout to our conference chair Tony Vedda, President & CEO of the North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce for ensuring the conference was a value add to our members! Immense gratitude to Dave Kilby for sharing his insights and expertise.

We’d also like to highlight the speakers and our TCCE officers for their dedication to the program: Texas Association of Business; Glenn Hamer; Abilene Chamber of Commerce; Doug Peters; Hurst Euless Bedford HEB Chamber of Commerce; Odessa Chamber of Commerce; Renee Henderson Earls; Bastrop Chamber of Commerce; Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce; Grapevine Chamber of Commerce; Before During After.

We cannot thank our sponsors enough for their support of our local chambers: Community Matters, The Chason Group, TexasMutual, GrowthZone, and the Texas Business Leader Alliance — please support them back!

Thank you to everyone who joined us — the future of is bright! 🌟 If you missed it this year, we’ll look forward to seeing you next year!

We were so thrilled so see the engagement from chamber executives and their incoming board chairs from across the state!
10/24/2025

We were so thrilled so see the engagement from chamber executives and their incoming board chairs from across the state!

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