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Dallas Country Club | Dallas, TX
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Central Standard Time

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS MEETING WILL CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY AT 11:59 P.M. ON TUESDAY, 3/3/26.  AFTER THAT TIME, CURRENT FEI DALLAS MEMBERS AND CHAPTER SPONSORS MAY EMAIL JACKIE DUNN FOR WAITLIST AVAILABILITY:  JACKIE.DUNN@FEIDALLAS.ORG

 

FEI Dallas monthly meetings are open to FEI Dallas members; chapter sponsors; non-members who meet FEI’s membership qualifications who are considering membership; and other non-members by invitation per the chapter’s Guest Policy.  Pre-registration is required for all attendees.  Scroll down for registration instructions. 

 

LOCATION & PARKING

Dallas Country Club

4125 Mockingbird Ln.

Dallas, TX 75205

Complimentary valet | Free surface parking

 

SCHEDULE & PROGRAMS

4:00-5:15 p.m. Professional Development Session | 1.5 CPEs 

Working Capital in Motion: From Benchmarking to Resilience

In today’s environment of persistent high interest rates and unpredictable supply chains, working capital has re-emerged as a critical focus for business leaders. This program explores how liquidity discipline and operational resilience have become strategic differentiators, enabling organizations to safeguard financial health and drive competitive advantage. Through benchmarking insights and practical strategies, participants will learn how to optimize working capital, strengthen cash flow, and build resilience against market volatility.

Rachel Capps | SVP Corporate & Institutional Banking, PNC Financial Services Group

Neima Golnabi | Managing Director, Grant Thornton

Nishat Grover | SVP Finance & Treasury, Aimbridge Hospitality

Nichole Jordan | Regional Managing Partner – Texoma, Grant Thornton (moderator)

 

Learning Objectives – Attendance at this program will equip Senior Finance Executives to navigate the rapidly changing environment and how it affects cash management.

  • Key trends

  • Automation

  • Benchmarking

  • Cash Conversion and Liquidity Management

  • Integration with Forecasting and Business Planning

 

Instructional Method | Group-Live

Recommended CPE Credits | 1.5 CPEs

Experience Level | Basic

Field of Study | Finance

Prerequisites/Advance Preparation | None

 

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5:15-6:20 p.m. Networking Social

6:20-8:00 p.m. Dinner Meeting with Keynote Presentation | 1 CPE

Launching the Texas Stock Exchange: A New Era for Capital Markets 

An exclusive FEI conversation with Marc D. Cunningham, Global Managing Director, Texas Stock Exchange, moderated by Ollie Chandhok, President & Publisher, Dallas Business Journal.

Marc D. Cunningham | Global Managing Director, Texas Stock Exchange | TXSE

Oliver Chandhok | Market President & Publisher, Dallas Business Journal

 

Learning Objectives – Attendees at this program will learn about the Texas Stock Exchange and the future of public markets.

 

Instructional Method | Group-Live

Recommended CPE Credits | 1 CPE

Experience Level | Basic

Field of Study | Finance

Prerequisites/Advance Preparation | None

 

 

REGISTRATION

Registration deadline | Tuesday 3/3/26

FEI Dallas monthly meetings are open to FEI Dallas members; chapter sponsors; non-members who meet FEI’s membership qualifications who are considering membership; and other non-members by invitation per the chapter’s Guest Policy.  Pre-registration is required for all attendees. 

 

IMPORTANT – There are several screens in the registration process.  Be sure to complete registration by clicking “Express Checkout.”  If registration is successful, you’ll receive an email confirmation immediately following registration.

 

FEI Members – Register on this page

 

Chapter Sponsors | Free per the attendance guidelines for your sponsorship level.  Sponsors with registration-enabled logins may register on this page.  If you receive a notice that you are not eligible to register, contact Jackie Dunn at jackie.dunn@feidallas.org.

 

Chapter Title Sponsor | 3 attendees

Strategic Partner | 2 attendees

Special Events Partner | 2 attendees

Platinum Sponsor | 2 attendees

Academic Partner | 2 attendees

Communications/Media Partner | 2 attendees

Special Partner | 1 attendee

 

Non-Members/Guests | Guest fee $100 all-inclusive

FEI Dallas members may occasionally bring guests to chapter meetings subject to advance registration and approval.  Guest fees are payable by credit card in advance at the time of registration.  Guests may not serve in a business development role for a firm that provides products or services to financial executives unless specifically approved in advance.  Guests may not attend monthly chapter meetings on a repeated basis.  Guests who qualify for FEI membership may attend one monthly meeting on a complimentary basis, allowing them to evaluate the benefits of FEI membership.  Please confirm membership eligibility before submitting guest request.

 

To request guest approval, email Jackie Dunn at jackie.dunn@feidallas.org with the following information.  Please send complete information to facilitate approval and registration.  If guest is in transition, please also provide a resume or a summary of qualifying experience.

 

Full name

First name for nametag (if different)

Company name

Job title

Address, City, State, Zip

Phone number

Mobile number

Email address

LinkedIn address

 

Which session/s will your guest attend?

Professional Development Session | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | 1.5 CPEs

Networking Social | 5:15-6:20 p.m.

Dinner Meeting with Keynote Presentation | 6:20-8:00 p.m. | 1 CPE

 

OPTIONAL – Is a special meal required?

Veggie, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut allergy?

 

Payment information | Guest fee $100

Credit card number

Expiration date

Name on card

Billing Address, City, State, ZIP

CVC code

 

FEI DALLAS GUEST POLICY

Members and sponsors may bring guests subject to advance registration and approval.  The following general conditions apply with exceptions approved in advance.  Email Jackie Dunn to request guest approval:  jackie.dunn@feidallas.org.

 

  • Guest fees, if applicable, are payable by credit card in advance at the time of registration. 

  • Guests generally may not attend monthly chapter meetings on a repeated basis.  A notable exception is that chapter members’ financial staff are invited to the Summer Professional Development Series at no charge as a value-add to members, and may attend more than one session.

  • Guests may not serve in a business development role for a firm that provides products or services to financial executives unless specifically approved in advance.

  • Not all chapter events are open to guests.  Refer to the registration section for each meeting for information on guest registration.

 

Special Provisions for Prospective Members

FEI members and chapter sponsors are encouraged to invite prospective members to monthly chapter meetings, the Summer Professional Development Series, and Special Events pursuant to the attendance guidelines for that event.  Prospective members may attend one monthly FEI Dallas meeting on a complimentary basis, and additional events at the discretion of the Membership Committee, to evaluate the benefits of FEI membership. 

 

FEI MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

https://www.financialexecutives.org/Become-a-Member/Membership-Criteria

 

CPE CREDIT

This event offers 2.5 CPE credits (1.5 credits in Information Technology and 1 credit in Finance) to all attendees who are eligible to earn CPE credit.  Registration in the FEI system and onsite verification of attendance are required to earn CPE credit.  Instructions on managing your FEI CPE credits are available here.

 

Financial Executives International is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

 

For FEI CPE credits, one credit hour equals 50 minutes according to NASBA guidelines.  Some state boards may differ on how many minutes constitute a credit hour. Contact your state board for more information.

 

CANCELLATION

Forty-eight “business” hours’ notice is requested for cancellation.  We recognize that plans can change at the last minute; however, as good stewards of our chapter finances, we ask your help in controlling expenses due to cancellations and no‑shows.

 

Under FEI’s new AMS system, an event registrant must cancel their own reservation, admins are no longer able to cancel registrations.

  • Log in at the FEI website.

  • Click your name in the upper right area of the screen which will take you to your FEI record.

  • Go to MY REGISTRATIONS for a list of events you’re registered for.

  • Find the correct event and click Cancel Registration.

 

Special Note – You’ll also see a button for Transfer to Someone Else which we ask that you do not use (ever) as it causes complications within our registration system.

 

CONTACTS

Jackie Dunn | Registration

FEI Dallas Manager

jackie.dunn@feidallas.org

 

Nancy Ehlers

FEI Dallas CPE Manager

nancy.ehlers@feidallas.org

 


Speakers

Oliver Chandhok

President and Publisher

Dallas Business Journal

Marc Cunningham

Global Managing Director

Texas Stock Exchange

Nichole Jordan

Regional Managing Partner - Texoma

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC

Nishat Grover

SVP Finance & Treasury

Aimbridge Hospitality

Neima Golnabi

Managing Director

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC

Rachel Capps

SVP Corporate & Institutional Banking

PNC Financial Services Group