Navigate to Success for Generations

Preserve Your Family Business Legacy with This Event!

March 6th - 7th 2025
Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection - Grapevine, TX

What Others Say About Meridian Events

“I enjoyed the time dedicated to focusing on my business.”
Mike Bailey, Bailey Enterprises

“It was very effective for myself. I am excited about bringing this information back to our team. It was a WIN!”
Nicole Lewis, Curve Mart

Vision

Your company’s vision is its purpose, it is what drives your leaders and employees to want to be successful. Focus on your family business’ vision at the CEO Exchange and dive into the three keys to a successful vision: Strategy, Structure, & Systems.

People

The second backbone of family businesses are the people that make it possible: the employees, leaders, family, and customers that keep it alive! People are vital to your family business, so get ready to navigate your culture, leadership, and execution.

Cash

Cash is king. Get focused on your cash, profitability, and financing in 2025 to empower your family business to thrive now and into the next generations. Get the peace of mind and freedom that comes with being in a good financial position!

Steve Caldwell

Northgate Petroleum

a family business since 1922

“No other business environment is so open, collaborative, and genuine. Connecting with other marketers in a collaborative environment and getting resources & information from them was what I found most useful at this event.”

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Eric Golightly

H.N. Funkhouser & Company

a family business since 1932

“As a first timer, I enjoyed the experiences of other successful leaders!”

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Will Blackburn

Boswell Oil Company

a family business since 1927

“I loved being able to meet and discuss challenges and solutions in relation to technologies used in my industry!”

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Aaron Douglas

Hooten Oil

a family business since 1942

“This was my first event, and I will definitely be using some of the tools and knowledge I gained!”

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DON’T MISS OUT ON…

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Expert Insights

Learn what other highly successful marketers are doing to keep their businesses profitable.

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SUCCESS STRATEGIES

Get actionable steps to uplevel your marketing efficiency, sales results, upcoming leaders, customer service, and more.

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NETWORKING

Surround yourself with the best of the best CEO’s and Next Generation Leaders just like you.

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Next Gen LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Teach your next Next Generation Leaders what it takes to be successful at this exclusive event for Owners/Leaders.

THIS YEAR’S SPEAKERS

Dr. Kevin Elko

As our top-rated speaker for almost a decade, Dr. Kevin Elko continually blesses Meridian members with new surprises and insights to become an even more effective leader. As he shares numerous insights from his college and Super Bowl championship background, get ready for wisdom that transforms the workplace as well as athletic teams. Dr. Elko is no stranger to setbacks after experiencing his own near-death medical scare that magnified his fuel and fire to show leaders how to turn every obstacle into an opportunity. Join us as your passions and priorities get accelerated to make this your best year yet!

BETSI BIXBY

TOM OTLEY

KAYLA DUBA

JIM BERNER

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE, BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!

THE CEO Exchange 2025!

Meet & Greet March 5th, 2025

Main Sessions March 6th – March 7th, 2025

BOOK TICKETS

Meet & Greet March 5th, 2024
Main Event March 6th & 7th

At The Hotel Vin, Grapevine TX

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