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All In for Downtown Waco Biz Bucks Program Out Now

Oct 1, 2020

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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Greater Waco Chamber Introduces Leadership Waco Class XXXVII

Jul 22, 2020

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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More Than 30 Leaders Nominated for Waco Under 40

Jul 15, 2020

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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LEAD Program Awarded $66,500 in Scholarships to 20 Local Students

Jul 2, 2020

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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Merrick Engineering Expands Operations, Relocating HQ to Waco, Texas

Dec 18, 2019

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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ZinkPower Selects Waco, Texas for First Greenfield US Operation

Dec 4, 2019

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®

Nov 12, 2019

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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Presenting the Finalists for the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award®

Sep 25, 2019

WACO, Texas – The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the four finalists for the presentation of the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award® at the upcoming Leading Waco Women Serving Summit on Thursday, November 7 at The Phoenix Ballroom. The four finalists are: Dr. Soo Battle, Medical Advisor, Advocacy Center for Crime Victims…

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Waco Chamber Hosts Second Annual Find Your Waco Life Fair This October

Aug 29, 2019

Waco Chamber Hosts Second Annual Find Your Waco Life Fair This October WACO, Texas – The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce will host the Find Your Waco Life Fair on Wednesday, October 16 from 2-6 p.m. at the Freedom Fountain at the Waco Convention Center. This unique event is free to attend and is open…

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