Today, Amazon.com, Inc. announced plans to open its first fulfillment center in Waco, Texas, which is anticipated to launch in 2021 and will create over 1,000 new full-time jobs with industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits starting on day one. “We are proud to be bringing our newest Amazon facility to the city of Waco and…
Read MoreFree COVID-19 Mental Health Support Available through Heart of Texas MHMR Ten local organizations are partnering with Heart of Texas MHMR to promote free, confidential mental health services available to all Central Texans. Mental health needs have risen with COVID-19 and these organizations want community members to know there is help available at no cost…
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Aspen Custom Trailers, an Alberta, Canada-based leading manufacturer of heavy haul commercial trailers, has selected Waco for its first greenfield operation in the United States. The company will operate as Aspen Custom Trailers US and has received local support for the project, which will add jobs, bring new investment and serve as a center for…
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The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that we have graduated our latest class of Leadership Waco students. We celebrated with a drive through graduation. “We are so proud of this class,” said Rachel Martinez, program director. “They’ve been flexible and remained committed throughout this unpredictable year.” The graduating Leadership Waco Class…
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A new voucher program, Biz Bucks, is available now as part of the “All in for Downtown Waco” campaign put in place to help support local Waco businesses. The Biz Bucks program aims to boost shopping in historic areas around Waco and was created to help local small businesses who are suffering from the economic…
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