Today, Amazon.com, Inc. announced plans to open its first fulfillment center in Waco, Texas, which is anticipated to launch in 2021 and will create over 1,000 new full-time jobs with industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits starting on day one. “We are proud to be bringing our newest Amazon facility to the city of Waco and…
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Aspen Custom Trailers, an Alberta, Canada-based leading manufacturer of heavy haul commercial trailers, has selected Waco for its first greenfield operation in the United States. The company will operate as Aspen Custom Trailers US and has received local support for the project, which will add jobs, bring new investment and serve as a center for…
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The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that we have graduated our latest class of Leadership Waco students. We celebrated with a drive through graduation. “We are so proud of this class,” said Rachel Martinez, program director. “They’ve been flexible and remained committed throughout this unpredictable year.” The graduating Leadership Waco Class…
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A new voucher program, Biz Bucks, is available now as part of the “All in for Downtown Waco” campaign put in place to help support local Waco businesses. The Biz Bucks program aims to boost shopping in historic areas around Waco and was created to help local small businesses who are suffering from the economic…
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Leadership Waco, with presenting sponsor Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. 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 XXXVII includes 28 business and civic leaders representing a variety of industries throughout the Waco area: Sune Adbuke, Blanchard &…
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The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Waco Under 40 nominees! In its second 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…
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WACO, Texas – This year, high school students in the Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) program were presented scholarships at home! Last week, the Greater Waco Chamber team as well as members of the LEAD committee caravanned to the houses of eight students who earned the top LEAD scholarships this year. Additionally, the other 12…
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WACO, TX, U.S. – Merrick Engineering, Inc., a leading manufacturer of plastic and injection molded consumer products, will relocate its corporate headquarters from Corona, California to Waco, Texas. The move will include the construction of a new 400,000 square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility along with the corporate offices. The company has received local support for…
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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…
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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…
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