Leadership Exchange Trip

Be a part of an elite group serving as catalysts for change and sharing collective visioning

Destination - Grand Rapids and Holland, Michigan

Date: September 29 - Oct 1, 2026

Last Year's Attendees

Making an Impact

The annual Frisco Chamber Leadership Exchange trip has quickly become one of our most impactful and highly anticipated programs. Each year, in partnership with community leaders and stakeholders, we intentionally select a destination that offers meaningful insights and real-world applications for Frisco’s continued growth. In 2025, that destination was the Kansas City Metro. Read the Impact Reports below.
 
These destinations are chosen for their alignment with the opportunities and priorities shaping Frisco—from innovation and entrepreneurship to arts, education, and vibrant, activated downtowns. Each region provides a unique lens into how communities are navigating growth, investing in placemaking, and building for the future.
 
This experience is not about a single city, but rather a broader region, with a carefully curated itinerary designed to explore relevant topics and ideas.

Collaborate, Partner, Create and Influence

Grand Rapids and Holland, Michigan, offer a powerful example of how intentional collaboration between business, community leaders, and philanthropy can shape a thriving, future-ready region. From nationally recognized entrepreneurial support systems to vibrant, walkable downtowns fueled by arts and culture, this region has built an ecosystem where innovation and community development go hand in hand.

Through the Leadership Exchange trip, we’ll explore how their chambers, accelerators, and civic partners work together to support startups, activate public spaces, and invest in long-term economic vitality, bringing back ideas that can strengthen Frisco’s continued growth.

Available Investments

  • Logo Visibility: Prominent logo on event materials, website, and app.
  • Public Acknowledgment: Recognized during event announcements.
  • Online Exposure: Company profile on the website and event app.
  • Social Media Recognition: Featured on official event social media.
  • Press Coverage: Included in event-related press releases.
  • Exclusive Networking: Access to special networking opportunities.
  • Enhanced Visibility: Increased brand exposure to diverse leaders.
  • Community Commitment: Showcase support for community growth.

Visionary

INVESTOR
$ 6500
  • Visionary sponsorship includes one trip attendee and long-term premium logo recognition in the Leadership Exchange Trip ’25 Impact Report. Your support as a Visionary sponsor aligns your brand as one that recognizes the importance of collaboration between the business community and public sector for the betterment of our community. Trip itinerary is all inclusive with the exception of airfare which is up to the individuals to book.

Influencer

INVESTOR
$ 5000
  • Influencer sponsorship includes one trip attendee and company name recognition in the Leadership Exchange Trip ’25 Impact Report. Your support as an Influencer sponsor aligns your brand as one that recognizes the importance of collaboration between the business community and public sector for the betterment of our community. Trip itinerary is all inclusive with the exception of airfare which is up to the individuals to book.

Partner

$ 1000
  • Those who cannot attend the trip but believe in the importance of this effort can show their support and be recognized for doing so on the Leadership Exchange Trip ’25 Impact Report. Your name will also appear as a supporter before all delegation attendees during the pre- and post-trip meetings and in printed materials and in the trip itinerary.

Attendee

$ 3250
  • Due to the small size of this delegation, attendee spots are limited to one per business membership. Each attendee will get an invite to a pre- and post-trip meeting, and will be memorialized as part of the delegation in the Leadership Exchange Trip ’25 Impact Report. Trip itinerary is all inclusive with the exception of airfare which is up to the individuals to book.

If you have questions regarding the planning and implementation of any of our events, please email Shelby Fawver, Director of Events. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Nicole Eversman , Partner Relations Manager.

We’ll book your hotel (included in the trip cost), but you will need to book your own flights. (Below are the recommended nonstop flights.) We recommend that you book your flight today, as airfare is likely to continue rising.

9/29/26 AA 3167 departs DFW 9:00 AM, arrives GRR 12:34 PM

10/01/26 AA 310 departs GRR 5:25 PM, arrives DFW 7:14 PM

LEX 2026

Thank you to our presenting sponsor

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Leadership Exchange Trip

Grand Rapids and Holland, Michigan

 

Here is a quick recap from our 2025 trip to Kansas City Metro

LEX 2026

Sponsors

2024 Attendees