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February 26, 2026

Hill Country Youth Event Center

8:00 am - 1:30 pm

Coffee (morning) - Hot Meal (lunch) Provided

As a vibrant area business, the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce knows you have goals for your business and a desire to tell your story. We were excited to host the 9th annual Hill Country Economic Summit. The Hill Country Economic Summit brought Kerrville and the surrounding communities a current economic update and a State of the Union on important happenings within our region.

The audience heard from renowned speakers discussing important topics that not only engaged the audience but brought insightful information to this year's attendees.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Hill Country Economic Summit

Presented By

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Glen Guyton

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Glen Guyton equips organizations with future-focused talent strategies that close skills gaps and anticipate workforce disruptions. A Certified Speaking Professional with more than 20 years of leadership experience, Glen is known for turning complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions. From his early years as a U.S. Air Force officer to his work leading national nonprofit organizations and guiding Fortune 500 companies, Glen has always been about one thing: helping people thrive. He has delivered 400+ hours of training and countless keynotes that leave leaders with tools they can use right away—whether that means boosting employee retention, navigating cultural change, or preparing teams for the future of work. Audiences connect with Glen because he brings both sharp foresight, humor, and genuine warmth. His Texas roots, military discipline, and global perspective inform his practical and relatable style. Leaders describe his sessions as a mix of trusted mentorship and future-ready strategy—equal parts engaging stories and data-driven insights. Today, as the founder of GuyStar Enterprises, Glen partners with executives, HR leaders, and associations to help them align people strategy with organizational vision. Whether he’s speaking about trust, technology, or transformation, Glen’s focus is simple: equip leaders to build resilient, engaged, and future-ready workplaces.

Stay Tune for the Rest of Our Lineup...

2026 Summit E-blast (8.5 x 11 in)

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Session Sponsors

Edward Jones 2021
Zach Riffett, CFP®, ChFC®
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Break Sponsors

SouthStar 200x200

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Coffee Sponsor

McDonalds
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