Posts by gcolurciello
Appointed Office Initiative
Did you know that in one four-year term, the Texas State Governor appoints over 1,500 Texans to serve our great state on various state boards, commissions, councils, and task forces? It is vitally important that the governor fill these positions with the sharpest minds – and we’d say individuals – with strong business insight. If…
Read MoreSmall Business Q&A with Alejandra and Bo Evans of Interior Glow
Article published in the 2019 third quarter edition of Greater Waco Business magazine. Small businesses are the engine of our economy in the Greater Waco community — more than 70 percent of our membership is considered “small business.” We love introducing small businesses and their owners in our “Small Business Spotlight.” This allows us to showcase…
Read MoreA Look Back at the 86th Texas Legislative Session
Article written by Jessica Attas, VP of Public Policy at the Greater Waco Chamber, published in the 2019 third-quarter edition of Greater Waco Business magazine. With kids back in school and football season officially underway, the 86th Texas Legislative Session, which ran from January to May, is well behind us. This was a highly productive…
Read MoreZinkPower Selects Waco, Texas for First Greenfield US Operation
WACO, TX, U.S. – ZinkPower, a European leader in hot-dip galvanizing and powder-coating services has selected Waco for its first greenfield operation in the United States. The company will operate as Zinkpower – Waco, LLC and has received local support for the project, which will add jobs, bring new investment and expand the industrial supplier network…
Read MorePresenting RoseMary Mayes, Recipient of 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award®
Presenting RoseMary Mayes, Recipient of 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award® WACO, Texas – The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the recipient of Waco’s 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award® to RoseMary Mayes, president of RM Mayes LLC. The ATHENA Award® is presented to an exceptional female leader who has achieved excellence in her business…
Read MoreA Constitutional Election: November 2019
A Constitutional Election: November 2019 Early voting began last Monday, October 21 and runs through this Friday, November 1, with Election Day on November 5. This year is known as a constitutional election year, with ten proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot. Countdown to Elections Fun fact: Texas State constitution was written in 1876 and…
Read MoreMidway ISD Bond Resolution
Midway ISD Bond Resolution WHEREAS, the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is charged with strengthening, growing, and diversifying the regional economy, and attracting and retaining talented, creative individuals, and WHEREAS, regional employers consistently indicate that access to talent is one of their most important needs and greatest challenges, and is vital to their ability to…
Read MoreCameron Park Zoo Bond Resolution
Cameron Park Zoo Bond Resolution WHEREAS, the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is charged with strengthening, growing, and diversifying the regional economy, and attracting and retaining talented, creative individuals, and WHEREAS, communities offering a high quality of life enjoy a competitive advantage in retaining and growing their existing businesses and industries, attracting new business investment,…
Read MorePresenting the Finalists for the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award®
WACO, Texas – The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the four finalists for the presentation of the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award® at the upcoming Leading Waco Women Serving Summit on Thursday, November 7 at The Phoenix Ballroom. The four finalists are: Dr. Soo Battle, Medical Advisor, Advocacy Center for Crime Victims…
Read MoreCensus 2020
A complete count matters! Come back soon for more information, and in the meantime, check out www.whyIcountWaco.org.Â
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