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D CEO Business Growth Summit 2025


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D CEO Presents

The 2025 Business Growth Summit


*As of 2/4: We are currently sold out. Please note that the Business Growth Summit is only accepting waitlist applications at this time. We will notify you if a seat becomes available. Thank you!

Join us for D CEO's Business Growth Summit (formerly the Small Business Summit), a dynamic half-day event designed specifically for the business owners driving the North Texas economy. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing environment, running a successful small business requires more than just hard work—it demands support, insights, and meaningful connections. That’s why this summit is tailored to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities unique to small businesses.

Featuring opening remarks from successful entrepreneur Merrilee Kick, powerful keynotes and hands-on workshops, this event is the perfect platform for learning best practices from industry experts and peers, while building a network that will support your growth for years to come. 

PROGRAM
  Keynotes: 
 From Surviving to Thriving: Key Strategies for Business Success
Every Business Has a Bank; How to Get the Most out of Your Banking Relationship
Building Your Brand: Growth Strategies from Local Entrepreneurs

Tracks and Workshops:
Tracks are recommendations; attendees can attend any workshop of their choosing

Retail:
How to Start Selling in Amazon's Store
Telling Your Story Where it Counts: Earned Media for Small Businesses

Family Business:
Preparing Your Business to Sell: Key Strategies at Every Phase
Savvy Tax Strategies for 2025 (NEW!)

Entrepreneurs:
What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: Aligning the Phases of Business Growth with the Right Talent Strategies to Continue Scaling 
How to Thrive in an Age of AI

WHEN
Thursday, February 6
7:15 a.m. - noon
7:15 - 8:00 a.m. - Registration, Breakfast, Networking
8:00 a.m. Programming begins

WHERE
Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park
5805 Granite Pkwy, Plano, TX 75024

ATTENDEE BENEFITS
Access to all in-person event programming
1-hour virtual or in-person exit planning strategy session with Rochelle O'Brien of Venture Opportunities following event
30-minute 1:1 consultation via Zoom on topic of choice with Abby Malchow, Manager of Small Business Partnerships & Education*
Company mention and tag in a D CEO LinkedIn post (17,000 followers)
Attendee list provided in advance of the event (name, title, and company)
Two-year subscription to D CEO and a one-year subscription to D Magazine for you or as a gift
*Please note this does not include Amazon account support

Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, please contact Rachel Gill at rachel@dmagazine.com.
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