2024 Summit a Huge Success!

With over 900 attendees, the 2024 Summit & Expo was our best yet! We appreciate everyone who made this event the success that it was -- our presenting sponsors Bradley, McGriff and Forvis Mazars, our many supporting sponsors, our 50+ exhibitors, our 900+ attendees, all of our staff members, and the Marriott Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach. Without each of you, this event would never be as wonderful as it was! 

We can't wait to see you next year, July 24 - 27 at the Westin Hilton Head! Registration will open in Spring 2025. 

We look forward to sharing more photos and video with you the week of August 12!

2024 Event Highlights:

Some of our favorite parts of this year's event included:

• Five receptions: We enjoyed five opportunities to connect and engage with our CAGC Family members over drinks during Thursday's Welcome Reception; Fridays New Member/New Attendee Reception, Young Leader Reception, and Summit Summer Bash; and Saturday's Hall of Fame Red Carpet Event.
  
  
• Five awards ceremonies: We celebrated by honoring our industry's finest during Saturday's Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Legacy Dinner and Ceremony. On Friday we honored our Community Impact Award winners for their community service. And, on Saturday, we honored the industry's future leaders during both our Top Young Leader Award Ceremony and our scholarship presentation. We honored CAGC member companies who earned top safety honors during 2023, Saturday morning, as well.
  
  
• Full exhibit hall with 50+ exhibitors: This year's sold-out exhibit hall featured a wide variety of some of the best products and services for the industry.  
  
  
• The annual Summit Golf Tournament: This sold-out event was the perfect way to start the Summit!
  
  
• Young Leader Members will Receive Discount Code: Young Leader Members who attended the Summit and Expo were eligible for a 10%  discount off registration. Anyone 45 and under is invited to join the Young Leader program today to get involved with the program. 

Steve Gilliland Delivered Humorous and Uplifting Keynote Address

"Everyone who heard his message left with a renewed sense of enthusiasm for who they are and for what really matters."

A member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, Steve Gilliland is one of the most in-demand and top-rated speakers in the world. Recognized as a master storyteller and brilliant comedian, he can be heard daily on SiriusXM Radio’s Laugh USA and Jeff & Larry’s Comedy Roundup. With an appeal that transcends barriers of age, culture and occupation—plus an interactive and entertaining style—Steve shows audiences how to open doors to success in their careers, their relationships and their lives. Presenting to over 250,000 people a year, more than two million have now heard him speak, with audiences encompassing 51 industries. Steve has the distinction of speaking in all 50 states and in 15 countries. As one newspaper stated, “Steve is what happens when the humor of a stand-up comic collides with the inspiration of a motivational speaker.”

In addition to his brilliant speaking career, Steve is a prolific, accomplished author, evidenced by six of his books—Detour, Enjoy The Ride, Hide Your Goat, Making a Difference, The Cherry on Top and Turn the Page — perennially making the publisher’s bestseller list and his being named Author of the Year. Read his full biography on his website.

Thank you to our sponsors!