Graphic Packaging International to Build Manufacturing Facility in Waco, Texas, Invest $1 Billion in Community

Graphic Packaging International (Graphic Packaging) has selected Waco, Texas, to build a new facility for its newest state-of-the-art coated recycled paperboard (CRB) machine. The $1 billion capital investment over three years is Waco’s largest economic development announcement to date. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Graphic Packaging manufactures fiber-based consumer packaging solutions for the world’s leading consumer…

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Alex Monroy & JRBT

January is Mentoring Month! The Greater Waco Chamber is proud to offer mentorship programs that strengthen the connection between business and education. One of these programs is the Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) program. The LEAD program is a business and education partnership that pairs high school students from participating schools with business leaders to…

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Kandice Graves & Brenda Shuttlesworth

January is Mentoring Month! The Greater Waco Chamber is proud to offer mentorship programs that strengthen the connection between business and education. One of these programs is the Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) program. The LEAD program is a business and education partnership that pairs high school students from participating schools with business leaders to…

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2022 ATHENA Leadership Award Finalists

The Greater Waco Chamber is pleased to announce the 2022 ATHENA Leadership Award® Finalists. These four women exemplify the qualities ATHENA International and the Leading Waco Women Series strive to highlight. Our finalists will be recognized during the upcoming Leading Waco Women Serving Summit on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the Waco Convention Center. They will…

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Greater Waco Chamber Announces 2022 ATHENA Leadership Award® Nominees

Each year, the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce collects nominations for the ATHENA Leadership Award®, which is presented at the Leading Waco Women Serving Summit. The ATHENA Leadership Award® is presented to an exceptional leader who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, has served the community in a meaningful way and has assisted…

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15 Students Awarded Aerospace Scholarships

High school and college students in the Greater Waco area recently underwent a rigorous interview process with the Greater Waco Aerospace Alliance’s Scholarship Selection Committee, and 15 of those students were awarded a total of $29,500 in scholarships. Applicants are required to be enrolled for the upcoming fall semester and pursuing an aviation/aerospace or engineering…

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Greater Waco Chamber Introduces Leadership Waco Class XXXIX

Leadership Waco, with presenting sponsor Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP, is a Greater Waco Chamber program that offers structured learning opportunities in an atmosphere that stimulates creative thinking and encourages participants to work together to utilize both new and proven tools to meet the challenges of today and to prepare for tomorrow. Class XXXIX includes…

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