Chamber Calendar
New Member Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
New Member Luncheon is scheduled on Tuesday, August 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce office. During this event, you will have the opportunity to learn about what the Greater Waco Chamber can do for your business, ...
Leadership Waco Class XLII Reception
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Come meet your classmates and a few alumni before your first day of class.
2025 Mid-Year Membership Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Chamber’s Mid-Year Membership Luncheon will feature a report to the Chamber’s membership on the organization’s work and impacts through mid-year 2025, and a look ahead through the balance of the year. The luncheon will also feature a facilitated ...
Waco YP Lunch Connection
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join the Waco YPs for our August Lunch Connection. This month we will be joined by Start Up Waco's CEO, Hob Howell. Note: This lunch is hosted at Start Up Waco! ***This event is a Waco Young Professional member benefit, but nonmembers are ...
Technology Business Briefing
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Sky’s No Limit: Rethinking Mobility with Autonomous Vehicles and Aerial Innovation Join us for an exciting Technology Business Briefing with Dr. Liang Sun, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University, as we explore ...
Ribbon Cutting for Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Please join us for a ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, August 7th at 4pm for Spherion Staffing & Recruiting. Waco Chamber members are welcome to attend and show their support. We hope to see you there!
Ribbon Cutting for Decor & More Liquidation, LLC
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Please join for a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting celebration on Friday, August 8th at 10am for Decor & More Liquidation, LLC. Chamber members are welcome to attend and show their support. We hope to see you there!
2025 Kick Off Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The Annual 2025 Kick Off Sports Luncheon, with presenting sponsor Jim Turner Chevrolet, is the precursor to Baylor University and high school pigskin season in Waco.
Ribbon Cutting for Maynard CPA, PLLC
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Please join us on Monday, August 11th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm for a come and go reception and ribbon cutting to commemorate 5 years in business and as a member of the Greater Waco Chamber. Ribbon Cutting will kick off at 5pm. Drinks and appetizers provided.
Waco YP New Member Orientation
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Join the Waco YPs for a cup of coffee to learn more about how to get the most out of your Waco YP membership! New members and existing members wanting a refresher are welcome. For questions contact Lexy Reil, 254-757-5630, lreil@wacochamber.com
Ribbon Cutting for Montgomery Roofing
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Please join us for a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, August 12th at 4:00 PM for Montgomery Roofing. Chamber members are welcome to attend and show their support. We hope to see you there!
Business After Hours hosted by The Carlson Law Firm
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Make plans to join us at The Carlson Law Firm for a Business After Hours! This event is a great way to network with fellow members and non-members alike. Approximately 75 -150 persons in attendance.
Ribbon Cutting for Atlas Chiropractic
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Please join us for a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, August 15th for Atlas Chiropractic. Waco Chamber members are welcome to attend and show their support. We hope to see you there!
Business PowerHour "From Zip Code to Zero Waste: The Power of Addressable Ads"
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Business PowerHour will be held Tuesday, August 19th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Networking at 11:30 a.m. and the presentation begins at 11:45 a.m. Our Guest Speakers are Nathan McCray and Shelley Brownlee with Spectrum Reach. TOPIC: ...
1000 Friends of Waco
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1000 Friends of Waco would like to invite the community to participate in our monthly roundtable discussion focusing on Greater Downtown Waco. This monthly meeting series includes updates from various stakeholders working in the greater downtown area ...
State of Artificial Intelligence
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us for our State of Artificial Intelligence Luncheon on Thursday, August 28th at 11:30 a.m. at the Baylor Club. This is a new event offering a deep dive into AI’s rapid growth and its transformative impact on the business world.
Ribbon Cutting for Humidor on Austin
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Please join us for a ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, August 28th at 4pm for Humidor on Austin. Chamber members are welcome to attend and show their support. We hope to see you there!
Waco YP Happy Hour
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Waco Young Professionals invite you to the August Happy Hour! Join us after the work day for a drink or two and make a new connection.
New Member Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
New Member Luncheon is scheduled on Tuesday, September 2nd from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce office. During this event, you will have the opportunity to learn about what the Greater Waco Chamber can do for your business, ...
State of the State Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Please join us for our 2025 State of the State Luncheon on Wednesday, September 3, at 11:30 a.m. at the Baylor Club. We will be joined Governor Greg Abbott providing an overview from the 89th Legislative Session. Register by Wednesday, August 27, for ...
Networking hosted by El Charro Tapatio
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Networking Forum, our popular member networking event, is scheduled for Thursday, September 4th! This month El Charro Tapatio will be hosting us. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 60-second elevator speech about your business or ...
Ribbon Cutting for ReGrand Opening of Canales Furniture
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Please join us for a ReGrand Opening ribbon cutting on Friday, September 5th at 11am for Canales Furniture. Chamber members are welcome to attend and show their support. We hope to see you there!
State of the City and County Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Please join us for our annual State of the City and County Luncheon on Tuesday, September 9th at 11:30 a.m. at The Hurd Welcome Center. We will hear an update and a look ahead from City of Waco Mayor Jim Holmes and McLennan County Judge Scott Felton. ...
Waco YP Lunch Connection
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join the Waco YPs for our September Lunch Connection. This month we will be briefed on the Waco Chamber's LEAD program, followed by speed networking. ***This event is a Waco Young Professional member benefit, but nonmembers are welcome to ...
Business PowerHour "SEO Strategies for 2025: How to Win with AI"
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
TOPIC: "SEO Strategies for 2025: How to Win with AI" This presentation will explore how to use AI to supercharge your SEO efforts in 2025 and beyond. Matt Cote will break down practical applications of AI for content generation along with tools
1000 Friends of Waco
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1000 Friends of Waco would like to invite the community to participate in our monthly roundtable discussion focusing on Greater Downtown Waco. This monthly meeting series includes updates from various stakeholders working in the greater downtown area ...
Waco YP Industry Tour
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Join the Waco YPs for our September Industry Tour of Hello Bello. ***This event is a Waco Young Professional member benefit. If you are not a member and are interested in learning more about Waco YP membership, please contact Lexy Reil at ...
Business After Hours hosted by Hotel Indigo
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Make plans to join us at Indigo Hotel for a Business After Hours! This event is a great way to meet and connect with fellow members and non-members alike. There are approximately 75 to 150 people in attendance at each one of these networking mixers. ...
2025 Waco Chamber Big Cup Classic
Big Cups, Big Prizes, and Big Fun! Everyone is welcome at the Waco Chamber Big Cup Classic, so mark your calendar and make plans to join us at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course on Friday, September 19, 2025!
Leadership Waco Alumni Industry Tour: Amazon
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join fellow LW alumni for this exclusive tour of Amazon's Waco site! We will meet at Amazon.
Ribbon Cutting for Jernan Septic & Rainwater Solutions
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Please join us for a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, September 23rd at 4pm for Jernan Septic & Rainwater Solutions. Chamber members are welcome to attend and show their support. We hope to see you there!
Ribbon Cutting for 6P Color
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Please join us for a ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, September 24th at 4pm for 6P Color. Waco Chamber members are welcome to attend and show their support. We hope to see you there!
Ribbon Cutting for El Charro Tapatio
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Please join us for a ribbon cutting on Thursday, September 25th at 4pm celebrating 21 years in business for El Charro Tapatio. Chamber members are welcome to attend and show their support. There will be drink specials! We hope to see you there!
Ribbon Cutting for Home Instead
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Please join us for a ribbon cutting celebration for Home Instead on Tuesday, September 30th at 11:30 AM. Chamber members are welcome to attend and show their support. We hope to see you there!
Ribbon Cutting for Coryell Health Medical Clinic
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Please join us for a ribbon cutting celebration on September 30th at 12:30pm for the Grand Opening of the Physical Therapy unit at Coryell Health. Chamber members are welcome to attend and show their support. We hope to see you there!
2025 InterCity Leadership Visit - Greenville, South Carolina
1:00 PM - 10:00 AM
InterCity Leadership Visit designed to expose Greater Waco leaders to innovative community and economic development ideas, programs, initiatives and best practices. In 2025, we are headed to Greenville, South Caroline on Wednesday, October 1 - Friday, ...
1000 Friends of Waco
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1000 Friends of Waco would like to invite the community to participate in our monthly roundtable discussion focusing on Greater Downtown Waco. This monthly meeting series includes updates from various stakeholders working in the greater downtown area ...
2025 Tip Off Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The Annual Tip Off Sports Luncheon, with presenting sponsor Jim Turner Chevrolet, is the precursor to basketball season in Waco. The next luncheon will be held on October 16, 2025. Join us from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the ..
Waco YP Industry Tour
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Join the Waco YPs for our October Industry Tour of VanTran. ***This event is a Waco Young Professional member benefit. If you are not a member and are interested in learning more about Waco YP membership, please contact Lexy Reil at ...
Business After Hours hosted by Ascension Living Providence Village
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Make plans to join us at Ascension Living Providence Village for a Business After Hours! This event is a great way to network with fellow members and non-members alike. Approximately 75 -150 persons in attendance.
Leading Waco Women Fall Summit and Leadership Award Presentation
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Leading Waco Women Fall Summit and Leadership Award Presentation
Business After Hours hosted by Cherry Johnson Siegmund James, PLLC
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Make plans to join us at Cherry Johnson Siegmund James, PLLC for a Business After Hours! This event is a great way to network with fellow members and non-members alike. Approximately 75 -150 persons in attendance.
inWaco Job Fair
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Greater Waco is THE place to start and grow your business. Reserve your booth at our upcoming inWaco job Fair and meet motivated job seekers ready to join your team!
Waco YP Lunch Connection
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join the Waco YPs for our November Lunch Connection. This month we will be hosting structured networking. ***This event is a Waco Young Professional member benefit, but nonmembers are welcome to attend at the cost of $15. If you are not a ...
Talent Forward Waco - Education to Workforce Forum Presented by TSTC, Waco
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Greater Waco’s strategic workforce challenge is meeting the demand of current and future business and industry as our economy continues to grow and evolve. Amidst the ever-changing landscape of the workforce, strong alignment between the business and ...
2025 Waco Under 40 Celebration
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Waco Under 40, with presenting sponsor Bird Kultgen Ford, celebrates dynamic young leaders under the age of 40, from McLennan County. Nominees represent not only the young leaders who demonstrate a tremendous positive impact in their ...
Waco YP Industry Tour
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join the Waco YPs for our November Industry Tour of L3Harris. ***This event is a Waco Young Professional member benefit. If you are not a member and are interested in learning more about Waco YP membership, please contact Lexy Reil at ...
LW Alumni + Food for Families
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
LWA Community Service Event The Leadership Waco Alumni will be supporting the Food for Families campaign by helping with the intake of donations on Friday, November 22nd. Please sign up for a specific shift. This is a family-friendly event, so ...
Waco YP Lunch Connection
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join the Waco YPs for our September Lunch Connection. This month we will be joined by Philip and Yvette Helberg, owners of Helberg Barbecue. They will be speaking on their business resilience, and fresh barbecue will be served! ***This event is ...
2025 Economic Outlook Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Join us as we partner with presenting sponsors The First National Bank of Central Texas and Kelly, Realtors to conduct your Chamber’s annual Economic Outlook Luncheon. This year we are pleased to welcome Dr. Ray ...
1000 Friends of Waco
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1000 Friends of Waco would like to invite the community to participate in our monthly roundtable discussion focusing on Greater Downtown Waco. This monthly meeting series includes updates from various stakeholders working in the greater downtown area ...
Member Celebration and Legacy Award Presentation
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Greater Waco Chamber's Member Celebration is an annual opportunity to gather with our members, volunteers, and community partners to celebrate our incoming and outgoing Board Chairs, recognize our Thomas G. Salome, Jr. Legacy Award recipients, and ...