Question 1

What is the Crusaders Connection Event?

Accepted Answer

Crusaders Connection is a curated business event designed around intentional introductions, relevant professional relationships, and three different ways to participate. Attendees may choose the Golf Scramble, Professional Development program, or Cocktail and Dinner Only experience.

Question 2

When is the 2026 event?

Accepted Answer

The event takes place Monday, October 5, 2026.

Question 3

Where is the event?

Accepted Answer

The event takes place at Northville Hills Golf Club, located at 15565 Bay Hill Drive in Northville, Michigan 48168.

Question 4

What makes Crusaders different from an ordinary networking event?

Accepted Answer

Crusaders is designed to reduce the uncertainty of entering a large room without knowing who to meet. Attendees who complete the required Strategic Connection process receive three introductions selected specifically around their goals and the event community.

Question 5

Who is the event for?

Accepted Answer

Crusaders is designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, referral partners, emerging leaders, industry specialists, and people who value intentional business relationships. Company size is not the defining requirement. The event is built for people who enter the room with purpose.

Question 6

Is Crusaders only a golf event?

Accepted Answer

No. Golf is one of three attendance options. Visitors may also choose the Professional Development program or attend the Cocktail and Dinner Only experience.

Question 7

Where do I register?

Accepted Answer

All registrations begin through the official Crusaders Connection Event registration page.

Question 8

What happens after I submit the registration form?

Accepted Answer

The registration experience guides visitors through the current ticket options, pricing, payment, and any additional steps required to complete registration.

Question 9

Where can I see current ticket prices?

Accepted Answer

Current ticket pricing and availability are maintained on the official registration page.

Question 10

Can I register for more than one attendance experience?

Accepted Answer

The registration experience displays the current ticket options and determines which selections or combinations are available. Use the official registration page as the source of truth.

Question 11

Can I attend only the cocktail reception and dinner?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cocktail and Dinner Only is one of the three primary attendance options.

Question 12

Can I attend Professional Development without golfing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Professional Development is a separate attendance option and does not require participation in the Golf Scramble.

Question 13

Can I register as an individual golfer?

Accepted Answer

The Golf Scramble supports individual golfers as well as foursome registration through the official registration experience.

Question 14

Can I change, cancel, transfer, or refund my registration?

Accepted Answer

Use the terms, policies, or contact information provided within the official registration experience. Do not rely on this FAQ page for current change, cancellation, transfer, or refund policies.

Question 15

What is a Strategic Connection?

Accepted Answer

A Strategic Connection is an introduction selected around an attendee’s goals, business, relationships, needs, expertise, or potential mutual value with another person in the room.

Question 16

How many Strategic Connections will I receive?

Accepted Answer

Participating attendees who complete the required Strategic Connection process receive three introductions selected specifically for them.

Question 17

Who selects the Strategic Connections?

Accepted Answer

Wendy Caverly personally reviews the attendee community and selects the connections by hand.

Question 18

Does an algorithm choose my introductions?

Accepted Answer

No. The process is human and intentional. Wendy uses the information attendees provide to understand which conversations may be most relevant.

Question 19

When do I complete the Strategic Connection Form?

Accepted Answer

Register first. Then complete the Strategic Connection Form before the deadline shown in the official event process.

Question 20

What information will the form ask for?

Accepted Answer

The form is designed to help the event team understand who you are, what you are building, who you serve, and the kinds of relationships or conversations that would create value.

Question 21

Are Strategic Connections guaranteed to create business?

Accepted Answer

No specific sale, referral, partnership, or revenue outcome is guaranteed. The event guarantees the selected introductions for participating attendees who complete the required process. What develops afterward depends on the people involved and how they continue the relationship.

Question 22

Can I request a specific person?

Accepted Answer

Use the Strategic Connection Form to provide the most relevant information about who you need to meet. Final selections depend on the registered attendee community and the event’s matching process.

Question 23

Do I still need to network with other attendees?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The three Strategic Connections give attendees a purposeful starting point. The printed directory, daytime experiences, reception, and dinner create additional opportunities to meet people throughout the event.

Question 24

What are the three attendance options?

Accepted Answer

The three primary attendance options are the Golf Scramble, Professional Development, and Cocktail and Dinner Only.

Question 25

Do all attendance options join the evening event?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Golf, Professional Development, and Cocktail and Dinner Only attendees come together for the open-bar cocktail reception and dinner.

Question 26

Does every attendee receive the printed event directory?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Attendees receive a printed take-home directory designed to help them understand who is in the room and continue conversations after the event.

Question 27

Which option should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Choose Golf if you want a full-day shared experience outdoors. Choose Professional Development if you want leadership-focused learning and lunch before the evening experience. Choose Cocktail and Dinner Only if you mainly want the evening connection experience.

Question 28

Where can I compare what each option includes?

Accepted Answer

The Experience page provides a side-by-side comparison of Golf, Professional Development, and Cocktail and Dinner Only.

Question 29

Who are the 2026 Professional Development speakers?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 speaker program features Pedro Chavez Jr., Eldon Solomon, and Hannah Riopelle.

Question 30

What is Pedro Chavez Jr. presenting?

Accepted Answer

Pedro presents The Psychology of Leadership and serves as the opening Professional Development speaker.

Question 31

What is Eldon Solomon presenting?

Accepted Answer

Eldon presents Harnessing Resistance to Bridge the 67% Execution Gap at 12:30 PM.

Question 32

What is Hannah Riopelle presenting?

Accepted Answer

Hannah presents How Leaders Pivot in the Workplace at 1:45 PM.

Question 33

What time does Pedro speak?

Accepted Answer

Pedro opens the speaker program following the 11:00 AM welcome. A separate exact start time should not be published until officially confirmed.

Question 34

Is lunch included with Professional Development?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lunch is included in the Professional Development experience according to the current event structure.

Question 35

Does Professional Development include the evening reception and dinner?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Professional Development attendees join the full event community for the cocktail reception and dinner.

Question 36

Where can I learn more about the speakers?

Accepted Answer

The Speakers page provides session summaries and links to the available dedicated speaker pages.

Question 37

Where can I see the full Professional Development schedule?

Accepted Answer

Use the official Crusaders Connection Event agenda for the complete and most current schedule.

Question 38

Where is the Golf Scramble held?

Accepted Answer

The Golf Scramble takes place at Northville Hills Golf Club.

Question 39

Can I register without a foursome?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Individual golfer registration is supported through the official registration experience.

Question 40

What is included with the Golf Scramble?

Accepted Answer

The current event structure includes breakfast, golf, lunch, the printed event directory, the evening cocktail reception, and dinner. Use the registration experience for the most current inclusions and pricing.

Question 41

Are Strategic Connections available to Golf attendees?

Accepted Answer

Golf attendees may participate in the event’s Strategic Connection process by registering and completing the required form.

Question 42

What time does Golf begin?

Accepted Answer

Use the official event agenda and registration experience for the confirmed Golf schedule.

Question 43

What is the golf format?

Accepted Answer

Use the official registration or event-agenda information for the current format and rules. Do not publish an unconfirmed format on this page.

Question 44

What happens if weather affects Golf?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the official event terms or event-team communication for the current weather policy. Do not assume a rain date or cancellation policy.

Question 45

What time does the cocktail reception begin?

Accepted Answer

The current agenda lists the open-bar cocktail reception at 2:45 PM.

Question 46

What time is dinner served?

Accepted Answer

The current agenda lists dinner at 3:45 PM.

Question 47

Who attends the cocktail reception and dinner?

Accepted Answer

Golf, Professional Development, Cocktail and Dinner Only, sponsor, and other qualifying event attendees come together for the shared evening experience.

Question 48

Can I register only for the evening?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cocktail and Dinner Only is available as a primary attendance option through the official registration experience.

Question 49

Is the cocktail reception open bar?

Accepted Answer

The current event agenda describes the cocktail reception as an open-bar reception. Use the registration and event materials for current details.

Question 50

What food will be served?

Accepted Answer

The menu has not been confirmed for publication on this website. Refer to event-team communication or the registration experience for current meal information.

Question 51

Can dietary needs be accommodated?

Accepted Answer

Do not promise accommodations that have not been confirmed. Direct dietary questions through the contact or registration process supplied by the event team.

Question 52

Where can I see the complete schedule?

Accepted Answer

The full event schedule is maintained on the official agenda page.

Question 53

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

Bring what you need to participate comfortably in your selected experience and be prepared to engage with your Strategic Connections. Any experience-specific requirements should come from the official registration or event communication.

Question 54

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

A confirmed dress code has not been supplied for publication. Follow any attire guidance provided through the registration experience or event-team communication.

Question 55

Where should I park?

Accepted Answer

Confirmed parking instructions have not been supplied for publication. Follow the venue or event-team instructions sent to registered attendees.

Question 56

What should I do at check-in?

Accepted Answer

Follow the event signage and check-in instructions. Professional Development attendees are scheduled to receive the printed directory and Strategic Connection introduction materials during check-in.

Question 57

Will I receive event reminders?

Accepted Answer

Use the official registration experience as the source of truth for confirmation messages, reminders, and attendee communication.

Question 58

Is the event accessible?

Accepted Answer

Specific accessibility information has not been confirmed for publication. Use the event contact information provided through registration to discuss individual access needs before attending.

Question 59

Where should event-specific questions be sent?

Accepted Answer

Use the contact details, reply options, or support information provided within the official registration and event communication.

Question 60

What sponsorship levels are available?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 sponsorship structure includes Platinum, Executive, and Signature opportunities.

Question 61

What is the difference between the levels?

Accepted Answer

Platinum opportunities provide the broadest visibility across the sponsor and event experience. Executive opportunities focus on one primary attendance experience or audience. Signature opportunities focus on a specific time, location, activity, or attendee touchpoint.

Question 62

Where can I see current sponsorship pricing and availability?

Accepted Answer

Current sponsorship pricing, availability, package inclusions, and terms are maintained on the official sponsorship site.

Question 63

Do all sponsors receive the same benefits?

Accepted Answer

No. Benefits vary by sponsorship level and opportunity.

Question 64

Can sponsors attend the event?

Accepted Answer

Selected sponsorship packages include event tickets or guest access. The quantity and applicable event experience vary by package.

What to know before you walk into the room

The essentials at a glance

WHEN

WHERE

ATTENDANCE OPTIONS

STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS

REGISTRATION

EVENING EXPERIENCE

Choose a topic

About the event

How to reserve your place

How the introductions are created

Choosing your experience

About the speaker program

About the golf experience

About the evening experience

Preparing to arrive

Sponsoring the event

Helping build the room

Start with the experience that manages your question.

REGISTRATION QUESTION

SCHEDULE QUESTION

STRATEGIC CONNECTION QUESTION

SPONSORSHIP QUESTION

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