Annual Conference Sessions

Kyle is president and chief executive officer of Indianapolis-based XYZ Foundation, author of the highly-regarded book America Needs XYZ, and a globally recognized leader in philanthropy, higher education, and public policy. He is a driving force for increasing Americans’ success in higher education. Kyle leads the charge at one of the nation’s largest private foundations, which under his leadership, has a specific and ambitious goal: to ensure that, by 2025, 60 percent of Americans hold high-quality degrees, certificates, and other credentials.

What’s a chamber to do when its candidate doesn’t end up in the winner’s circle? Hear from a panel of chamber execs who learned how to rebuild working relationships with elected officials after disagreements. They’ll also share advice for developing an endorsement process that’s more likely to win.