TCCE - Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

This week, a few members of our team are in Abilene for the TCCE - Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives.

We're enjoying the opportunity to connect with chamber leaders from across the state, gather fresh perspectives, and represent the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber. Learning never stops, and we're excited to bring what we learn back to serve our investors and community.

06/16/2026

Our team is in and ready to kick off this year’s TCCE - Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Annual Conference! 🎉

06/12/2026

We loved having y’all at the Center for Chambers of Commerce Excellence (CCCE)! Looking forward to seeing y’all in Abilene!

This panel discussion features chamber professionals sharing their ...

06/12/2026

🤩 The TCCE Annual Conference program is live! Read about your sessions and speakers before you arrive.

We can’t wait to see y’all in Abilene!

06/11/2026

🤝 Meet Your 2026 TCCE Annual Conference Welcome Committee!

Throughout the conference, look for attendees wearing Welcome Committee badges. These friendly faces are chamber executives, board members, and seasoned chamber professionals from across Texas who are ready to answer questions, make introductions, recommend sessions, and help you get connected with peers who understand your challenges and opportunities.

Whether you're attending your first TCCE Annual Conference, coming solo, stepping into a new chamber role, or simply looking to expand your professional network, our Welcome Committee is here to help you make meaningful connections from the moment you arrive.

Don't be shy—say hello! Whether you need a lunch buddy, a session recommendation, or an introduction to someone in your region, the Welcome Committee is here to help you feel right at home.

Help us thank this outstanding group for volunteering their time to make the TCCE experience even more welcoming for everyone!

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!

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!

10/24/2025

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