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2024 ATHENA Leadership Award Finalists

Oct 3, 2024

The Greater Waco Chamber is pleased to announce the 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award Finalists. These five 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 Thursday, Nov. 21 at the AC Hotel by Marriott Waco.…

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Greater Waco Chamber Announces 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees

Sep 27, 2024

Each summer, 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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Greater Waco Chamber Introduces Leadership Waco Class XLI

Aug 12, 2024

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 XLI includes…

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EFC Gases & Advanced Materials Announce $210 Million Investment in Semiconductor Industry in McGregor, Texas

Jul 23, 2024

EFC Gases & Advanced Materials is thrilled to unveil plans for a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in McGregor, Texas, following the recent acquisition of 195 acres of land from the City of McGregor. This landmark development underscores our dedication to innovation, sustainability, and growth within the semiconductor supply chain. “As an integral part of the semiconductor…

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2024 Waco Under 40 Honorees Announced

Jul 22, 2024

The Greater Waco Chamber is proud to announce the 2024 Waco Under 40 Honorees! Honorees are: These individuals will be recognized at the Waco Under 40 Celebration scheduled for Thursday, November 7 at 5 p.m. at Bird Kultgen Ford. The Waco Under 40 program’s mission is: The entire community is invited to join us in…

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More than 40 Leaders Nominated for Waco Under 40

Jul 10, 2024

The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Waco Under 40 nominees! 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 program recognizes rising young leaders who have distinguished themselves in their careers and…

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Leadership Waco Celebrated Graduating Class XL!

Jun 25, 2024

The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that our latest Leadership Waco class has completed the program. This week, we hosted a luncheon to celebrate the graduates. Class XL includes business and civic leaders representing a variety of industries throughout the Greater Waco area: During graduation, class representative, Iyan Laylor, Texas Farm…

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Metal Finishing Solutions Announces Facility in Robinson, TX

Mar 21, 2024

Metal Finishing Solutions has selected Robinson, Texas for its next facility. The $20 million capital investment project will create 80 new jobs in the Greater Waco region of Central Texas. This project also represents the second tenant in the Robinson Business Park announced in recent weeks. “We’re really excited to be expanding our metal finishing…

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Walmart Selects Robinson, TX for State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility

Mar 7, 2024

Walmart Manufacturing has selected Robinson, Texas for its next state-of-the-art milk manufacturing plant. The $380 million capital investment project will create nearly 400 new jobs in the Greater Waco region of Central Texas. This project also represents the first anchor tenant in the Robinson Business Park. “We’re excited to be able to provide Texas and…

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2023 ATHENA Leadership Award Finalists

Sep 22, 2023

The Greater Waco Chamber is pleased to announce the 2023 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 Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Baylor University’s new Hurd Welcome Center.…

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