Killeen Ranked 5th Best in Midsize City Growth
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A recent study by the leading personal finance outlet WalletHub.com ranked Killeen 5th best in midsize city growth.
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2015 Annual Membership Banquet Awardees
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Three prestigious awards were given at the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce 2014 Annual Membership Banquet: the Roy J. Smith Award, Large Business of the Year Award, and Small Business of the Year Award.
Read More »Department of Labor Regulation Changes Could Negatively Impact Your Business
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The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) that could negatively impact your business. The change would affect so called white-collar exemptions for overtime pay. Chambers of Commerce, like ours, business associations and…
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Governor’s Small Business Forum Coming to Bell County
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On Friday, September 17, 2015, Bell County chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, tourism divisions and the Workforce Solutions of Central Texas will be co-hosting the Governor’s Small Business Forum along with the Texas Workforce Commission and Governor’s Office.
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Advertise Today in the Greater Killeen Business Quarterly Economic Outlook & Fort Hood Guide!
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The Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce is now accepting advertisements for the Greater Killeen Business Quarterly (GKBQ) Economic Outlook & Fort Hood Guide.
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Annual Membership Banquet Tickets Now on Sale
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The Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce will host its 82nd Annual Membership Banquet on Thursday, September 24, 2015 from 6-9 pm at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. All Chamber members are invited to attend this event.
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Leadership Killeen Applications Now Being Accepted!
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Applications are now being accepted for Leadership Killeen 2016. Leadership Killeen is The Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce’s definitive program specifically intended to develop our community’s future leaders. By engaging local leaders with organization leaders, the course aims to produce…
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Fort Hood Area Lemonade Day 2015 Winners
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Every spring, young entrepreneurs around the world set up lemonade stands to make a little money, but more importantly, to learn life skills such as goal setting, planning and leadership. Fort Hood Area Lemonade Day is proud to announce the…
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Central Texas Business Resource Center Receives State Workforce Award
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The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) announced the recipients of its annual Workforce Excellence Awards for 2015. The awards were presented at a special awards luncheon held Thursday, June 4, 2015, at the TEDC’s Mid-Year Conference.
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National Commission on the State of the Army Public Hearing
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Congress has created the National Commission on the Future of the Army for the purpose of making recommendations to Congress and to the Administration regarding the size and mix (Active, Guard and Reserve) of forces necessary to meet our nation’s…
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