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2025 AHMO Spring Conference
Early Registration Ends March 28
Registration is now open for the AHMO 2025 Spring Conference! This event is designed for municipal officials dedicated to improving their communities and strengthening municipalities across Texas. This year’s theme, “Collaborating for Progress: Empowering Municipalities, Enhancing Communities,” sets the stage for insightful discussions and meaningful connections. Join us at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, 900 N Shoreline Blvd, in beautiful Corpus Christi as we bring together leaders from across Texas to share strategies, build partnerships, and inspire impactful change for a brighter future.
Date
April 13-15, 2025
Location
Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Registration
*Early Registration Ends March 28
| *By March 28 | *After March 28 | |
| Member | $150 | $200 |
| Nonmember | $200 | $250 |
Hotel Accommodations
We reserved a room block with the Omni for a $145 per night for the nights of 04/13/25 and 04/14/25. The deadline to reserve a room is Thursday, March 13.
Overflow Block:
An overflow block has been secured with the Holiday Inn Corpus Christi Downtown Marina, located 707 N. Shoreline Blvd for $140/night. The deadline to reserve a room is Monday, April 7.
Presentations (PDFs)
From Idea to Impact: The Power of Business Incubators
Keynote: Demographic Trends and Characteristics in Texas
Driving Change: Public Health Advocacy at the Local Level
Counting Every Vote: Understanding the Recount Process in City Elections
Sunday, April 13
Agenda items and times are subject to change
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Early Registration and Welcome Reception
Monday, April 14
Agenda items and times are subject to change
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
Breakfast will include coffee, juice, and light breakfast.
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Opening the conference with remarks from Marissa Ximenez, TML President Elect and AHMO President, and Roland Barrera, Councilmember, City of Corpus Christi.
TML President Elect and AHMO President, Marissa Ximenez, and Roland Barrera, Councilmember, City of Corpus Christi
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
From Idea to Impact: The Power of Business Incubators
A panel discussion exploring how business incubators can drive local economic development and support entrepreneurship.
Moderated by Been Reed, Executive Director, Kenedy Economic Development Corp.
Panelists: Arturo Marquez, Economic Development Director, City of Corpus Christi; Cesar Hernandez, Director, Mile One International Business; Laura Leal Estrada, LiftFund/Score
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m. – Noon
Keynote: Demographic Trends and Characteristics in Texas
An overview of Texas’s demographic shifts and their implications for municipal services and infrastructure.
A presentation on the social and economic population trends in Texas and their effects on services, infrastructure, and natural resources.
Dr. Monica Cruz, State Data Center Lead, Texas Demographic Center
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Driving Change: Public Health Advocacy at the Local Level
Discussion on the role of local governments in promoting public health initiatives and policies.
Roland Barrera, Councilmember, and Dante Gonzalez, Interim Public Health Director, City of Corpus Christi
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Legislative Update
An update on recent legislative developments affecting municipalities.
Bill Avila, Attorney, Bracewell
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Meet-and-Greet with AHMO President and TML President-Elect Marissa Ximenez
Join us on the Omni Pool Deck for a meet-and-greet with AHMO President and TML President-Elect, Marissa Ximenez. This networking event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, hear Marissa’s insights on leadership and the future of our organizations, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere accompanied by a live Mariachi performance.
Light refreshments will be served.
We hope to see you there for great conversation and connections — all by the pool!
Tuesday, April 15
Agenda items and times are subject to change
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Counting Every Vote: Understanding the Recount Process in City Elections
Insights into the recount procedures and best practices for municipal elections.
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary, Stephanie Box, Assistant City Secretary, and Reba George, Assistant Director of Support Services, City of Corpus Christi, and Natalia Contreras, Reporter, VoteBeat/ Texas Tribune
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Why Can’t We All Just Get Along
Learn how to enhance team functionality, boost success, and deepen mutual understanding. This session will also explore diverse communication styles based on personality profiles, highlighting their impact on interpersonal dynamics and conflict resolution.
Klip Weaver, President; Kelli Tharp, VP of Marketing, E3
11:00 a.m.
Closing Remarks
Concluding the conference with final thoughts from Marissa Ximenez, TML President Elect and AHMO President.
TML President Elect and AHMO President, Marissa Ximenez