CORE GROUP Summit 2025

February 16-19, 2025

Downtown Austin Marriott,
Austin, TX

Prepare for a transformative experience as we present the much-anticipated Sales & Marketing, Operations, and Owners Summit! A powerhouse gathering aimed at fostering connections between all departments across CORE Member companies.

Marketing & Sales Summit

Dive deep into crafting vertical-specific client presentations, empowering you to target, connect, and dazzle your potential clients. Get equipped with innovative strategies and gain insights to boost your market presence and pivot into new verticals.

Presenter: Tom Gissler and Brian Ellingwood

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Sales, Marketing, BDM’s, and any other client facing employees within your company – we would love to see your entire Sales & Marketing Teams!

Operations Summit

An immersive event where CORE’s brightest operational minds come together. Reimagine operations, acknowledge challenges, and innovate solutions. Address challenges, brainstorm solutions, and set new industry benchmarks.

 

Presenter: Andy Neiman & Jason Gilstrap

Owners Summit

A day crafted for the leaders! Engage in enlightening sessions on employee retention, navigating leadership challenges, and harnessing the collective wisdom of fellow CORE entrepreneurs. 

 

Presenter: Dan Cassara

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

CORE Member company owners and senior leadership (Presidents, CEO, Operating General Managers)

Summit 2025 Agenda

Sunday, February 16th

  • Arrival Day
  • Nightcap TBD

Monday, February 17th

  • 8:00-9:00 am Breakfast (ALL Summit attendees)
  • 9:00-12:00 pm Sales & Marketing Summit Morning Session
  • 9:00-12:00 pm Operations Summit Morning Session
  • 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch (ALL Summit attendees)
  • 1:00-4:30 pm  Sales & Marketing Summit Afternoon Session
  • 1:00-4:30 pm  Operations Summit Afternoon Session
  •  7:00-9:00pm Rooftop Party @ Zanzibar (ALL Summit attendees)

Tuesday, February 18th

  • 8:00-9:00 am   Breakfast (ALL Summit attendees)
  • 9:00-12:00 pm Sales & Marketing Summit Morning Session
  • 9:00-12:00 pm Operations Summit Morning Session
  • 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch (ALL Summit attendees)
  • 1:00-4:30 pm  Sales & Marketing Summit Afternoon Session
  • 1:00-4:30 pm  Operations Summit Afternoon Session
  • 6:00-9:00 pm  TOPGOLF Social (ALL Summit attendees)
    Experience Austin-  MEAL ON YOUR OWN

Wednesday, February 19th

  • 8:00-8:30 am Breakfast(Owners/Sr. Leadership Only)
  • 8:30-10:00 am Owners/Sr Leadership Morning Session
  • 10:00-12:00 pm Owners/Sr Leadership Regional Brainstorms
  • 12:00- 1:30 pm Owners/Sr Leadership Working Lunch

Owners/Sr Leadership- Dan Cassara

Sales & Marketing- Tom Gissler & Brian Ellingwood

Operations- Andy Neiman & Jason Gilstrap

Event Leads: Beth Thompson, Simona Hammond, Melanie Ferguson