About this Event
The Exchange Room is a curated networking and business experience created for entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives and business owners who want to start the year prepared, connected, and positioned for growth.
This edition focuses on business readiness and financial preparation, helping attendees understand the importance of annual business reviews, financial organization, tax preparation, and strategic planning as the new year begins.
With tax season here, this event is designed to encourage business owners to take a proactive approach to their financial health—through education, conversation, and relationship-building with the right people in the room.
View the full event flow, schedule, and details below.
Event Schedule
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Doors Open
Meet our business and finance vendors and enjoy early networking and photo opportunities.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Power Hour Networking
Start the evening with our signature Power Hour — intentional, relationship-driven networking designed to spark meaningful conversations and strategic connections among business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs focused on growth in the year ahead.
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Financial Readiness for the Year Ahead
Open-Format Business Panel & Live Q&A
A dynamic, open-format conversation focused on helping entrepreneurs and professionals prepare financially for the year ahead.
Topics will include:
• Annual business and financial reviews
• Financial organization and tax season preparation
• Understanding projections and planning for the year ahead
• Building strong relationships with bankers, CPAs, and financial advisors
8:00 PM – 8:15 PM | Intermission
8:15 PM – 8:45 PM | Business Spotlight
A featured business takes the spotlight to share real insight on financial readiness, business growth, and strategic planning.
8:45 PM – 9:00 PM | Intermission
9:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Live Music Experience
We’ll close the night with live music while conversations and connections continue.
🎟️ TICKET OPTIONS
General Admission — $25
Includes:
- Full event access
- Power Hour Networking
- Open-Format Business Panel & Live Q&A
- TRV-branded notebook and pen
- Light refreshments
📸 Headshot Upgrade Experience — $50
Add on ticket
Includes:
- Everything in General Admission
- Professional headshot experience to start the new year with updated visuals for your brand, business, or professional presence
🎁 GIVEAWAYS — OVER $1,000 IN VALUE
Throughout the evening, select attendees will have the opportunity to win consulting and branding giveaways valued at over $1,000 combined, including:
- A professional consulting session
- A branding session with up to 15 professional photos
WHY ATTEND
This event is focused on preparation, clarity, and execution.
If you’re serious about your finances, your business strategy, and positioning yourself for success in the year ahead, this is the room to be in.
Take a look at highlights from past events below.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Hive Houston, 7800 Amelia Road, Houston, United States
USD 30.87 to USD 59.75
