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…
Read MoreThe 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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The students and staff at Brook Avenue Elementary School have a brand-new garden and outdoor learning space thanks to a local group of 36 business and civic leaders who raised $21,900. The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Waco Class 39 cohort participated in the community project, which provided an all-weather whiteboard, shed, 18 cedar…
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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…
Read MoreLeadership Waco, with presenting sponsor Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP, is a Greater Waco Chamber program designed to identify and develop emerging area leaders and encourage them to become more involved in the community. Class 40 includes 38 business and civic leaders representing a variety of industries throughout the Waco area: Leadership Waco informs, educates…
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The Greater Waco Chamber is proud to announce the 2023 Waco Under 40 Honorees! These individuals will be recognized at the Waco Under 40 Celebration scheduled for Thursday, November 16, 2023 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 learning…
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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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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…
Read MoreEach 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…
Read MoreHigh 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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