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#CoopCEOs
The Premier Conference for Electric Co-op CEOs & GMs
Join hundreds of CEOs, general managers and industry partners for the opportunity to exchange ideas, make meaningful connections and learn best practices for managing key challenges faced by electric co-op senior leaders.
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About CEO Close-Up
Leading staff, collaborating with your board, engaging your community and meeting member expectations in a changing, complex industry is difficult. When you are bombarded with day-to-day requirements and challenges, it's not always easy to take time to evaluate your co-op's strategic vision or reflect on your personal leadership. However, making the time to get away from daily responsibilities and contemplate your critical role in the success of your co-op is crucial.
CEO Close-Up offers electric cooperative CEOs and general managers an opportunity to engage in leadership training, hear from dynamic speakers, participate in skills-based workshops and connect with industry peers who have a unique understanding of the economic, business and political challenges you face. Each interaction will leave you inspired, and each session provides real-world solutions that you can execute when you return to your co-op.
CEO Close-Up Testimonials
Don't just take our word for it that CEO Close-Up is a great program for electric cooperative CEOs/general managers. Here's what a few of your CEO/GM peers are saying...
"You can’t beat the networking time, professional content and ability to learn new and different things. Make it a priority."
– John Twiest, CEO/General Manager, Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Minnesota)
"I think this is the single best and most relevant conference offered in our industry."
– Scott Peters, CEO, Columbia REA (Washington)
"The ability to network with peers and vendors in one place is invaluable."
– Bruce Mueller, CEO/General Manager, Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Kansas)
America's Electric Cooperatives Advocacy Classic
Our annual America's Electric Cooperatives Advocacy Classic (formerly the Good Government Golf Tournament), is a fundraiser that supports a variety of political engagement activities to further the interests of America's electric cooperatives.
The tournament provides a great opportunity for candid conversations in a relaxed, fun environment.
For questions or additional details, contact Amy Lewis at
Amy.Lewis@nreca.coop or (703) 907-6917 or Gabe Snow at
Gabe.Snow@nreca.coop or (703) 907-5799.
Sponsorship Information
For questions about
NRECA’s sponsorship opportunities, including the 2026 CEO Close-Up Conference and Advocacy Classic, please contact Ijilbish Nergui via email at
Ijilbish.Nergui@nreca.coop.
Social Media Kit
Registrants, speakers and sponsors: Help spread the word about CEO Close-Up with our
social media kit. Use the hashtag
#CoopCEOs in your posts and tag NRECA.
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Looking to earn credit?
If you have a professional credential that requires continuing education units (CEUs), 2020 CEO Close-Up may be accepted for these CEUs.
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Event Fee Info
CEO Close-Up Conference registration fee includes access to all general sessions, breakout and networking sessions, conference-sponsored meal functions (breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday), receptions and conference materials. Separate fees are required for Pre-Conference Workshops and Spouse Activities.
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About the Location
Part coastal resort, part fishing village, Marco Island is a family-friendly destination where visitors can relax and unwind in nature. Dine on fresh seafood, visit local art galleries and museums, and shop the unique stores of the island.
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Additional Travel Info
The hotel does not provide shuttle transportation.
Estimated taxi fare from Southwest Florida International Airport: $90, one way.
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