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LEAD Program Awards $70,500 in Scholarships to 17 Local High School Graduates
This year, high school students in the Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) program were presented scholarships at home! The Greater Waco Chamber team as well as members of the LEAD committee caravanned to the houses or schools of each of the students who earned LEAD scholarships this year. “This is the largest amount of money…
Read MoreMore Than 40 Leaders Nominated for Waco Under 40
The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Waco Under 40 nominees! In its third year, Waco Under 40 is a rare opportunity for the best and brightest from a diverse group of professions and causes to gather and receive much-deserved recognition. The luncheon recognizes rising young leaders who have distinguished themselves in…
Read More37th Leadership Waco Class Celebrated Graduation
The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that we have graduated our latest class of Leadership Waco students. Yesterday, we hosted a luncheon to celebrate the graduates. “We are incredibly proud of this class,” said Rachel Martinez, program director. “They’ve persevered through an unprecedented year and participated as we worked through virtual…
Read MoreLeadership Waco Class XXXVII Graduation
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SBA is Ready to Assist Texas Businesses Affected by the Severe Winter Storms
Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Texas businesses, including those in McLennan County. In consideration of the public health concerns due to the Coronavirus pandemic, SBA has established a Virtual Business Recovery Center to provide personalized assistance to business owners. Customer Service Representatives are available to business owners and individuals to answer questions…
Read MoreNew Changes Announced for the Paycheck Protection Program
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 8 a.m. CST, Small Business Administration will establish a 14-day, exclusive Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees. This will give lenders and community partners more time to work with the smallest businesses to submit their applications, while also ensuring…
Read MoreWinter Weather Recovery Response Efforts
Your Greater Waco Chamber is thankful for the leadership shown during Winter Storm Uri. We are immensely proud of the Greater Waco community for coming together to support our neighbors and show the world the Waco Way. Your Chamber has compiled resources for you as you navigate this trying time. Resources Resources from the City…
Read MoreUzin Utz North America, Inc. to Build Second Manufacturing Facility in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX – Uzin Utz North America, Inc. has selected Waco, Texas to build its second North American manufacturing facility. Uzin Utz North America is a subsidiary of Uzin-Utz AG based in Ulm, Germany and is a vertically integrated manufacturer of product installation systems for all types of floor coverings worldwide. The $34 million (USD)…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Paycheck Protection Program Resources: Jan. 13, 2021
The Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal. The PPP loan portal system will initially accept First Draw PPP loan applications from participating Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Certified Development Companies (CDCs), and Microloan Intermediaries. Second Draw PPP loan applications will be accepted starting…
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