Greater Waco Chamber

Business After Hours | September 19 | 5:00 p.m. Join us for our next Business After Hours hosted by Friends for Life These free, casual networking events feature great food and drink and display the incredible variety and quality of our member businesses. Make plans to join us and bring plenty of business cards!

It's time to celebrate our Waco Under 40 honorees! Watch each week as we share one video from each honoree leading up to the celebration in November! Xavier Rosas | Onward Real Estate Team Xavier is a Mart, Texas native and has lived in Waco for 9 years. He is a regular volunteer with Waco Challenger League and No Limitations for over a decade. In addition, Xavier coaches his six-year-old stepson, Cameron, on his soccer team. Xavier has been with Onward Real Estate for three years. He has been able to represent several local businesses and entities such as Champions Barber Academy, Harris Creek Baptist Church, TurnUp Waco, Pics N Gifts, and more. Through the mentorship of his Broker, Brad Harrell, Xavier is currently working to obtain his designation through the CCIM Institute. Honoree sponsor: Onward Real Estate Team Presenting sponsor: BK Ford #WacoUnder40

1000 Friends of Waco | Wednesday, September 18 | 10:30 a.m. | Fuzz Lab Waco Hear what's on the horizon for Waco from stakeholders working in the downtown area, including the city of Waco, the Downtown Merchants Association, the Public Improvement District and the Greater Waco Chamber. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gYMpjNXh Presenting sponsors: AC Hotel by Marriott Waco Downtown, Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network and The First National Bank of Central Texas

🏌️Waco Chamber Big Cup Classic | Sept. 20 | Cottonwood Creek Golf Course. This scramble-style tournament features larger-than-life hole cups for you to sink birdies, drain more eagles - maybe even snag that elusive hole-in-one! Register for an afternoon flight: https://lnkd.in/gQ5DWSpr Presenting sponsorship provided by Hemisphere Aerospace Investments.

Our next Waco Under 40 honoree Mark Benning! Mark began his career at Central National Bank after graduating from Baylor University in 2012. After several promotions and positions within the bank, in 2024, he was promoted to "Captain of the Ship" of the Tower location of Central National Bank on Bosque Blvd. Being an active member of the community has always been important to Mark. He has been involved in Waco Young Professionals, the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo, the American Cancer Society, the Hedonia Club of Waco, and is most recently a graduate of the Leadership Waco XL Class. Mark has also served in various leadership positions within these organizations. Honoree sponsor: Central National Bank Presenting sponsor: Ford Bird Kultgen #WacoUnder40

🏌️Waco Chamber Big Cup Classic | Sept. 20 | Cottonwood Creek Golf Course. Afternoon flight times are available for registration, with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the pavilion before hitting the course. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gQ5DWSpr Presenting sponsorship provided by @Hemisphere Aerospace Investments.

Networking Forum | Thursday, September 5 | 11:30AM | Casa De Castillo We hope you'll join us for our next Networking Forum. Be prepared to give a 60-second "commercial" and network with your fellow Chamber members. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gPWbrcpp Presenting Sponsor: David Wilson: Allstate Insurance

Our next Waco Under 40 honoree Aranza Torres! Aranza Torres, LMSW, is a first-generation immigrant from Mexico who proudly calls Waco her home. With nine years of social work experience, Aranza began her advocacy journey as a co-founder of the Waco Dream Act Alliance. Her commitment to community wellness is evident through her active involvement with local organizations such as the Hispanic Leaders Network, Waco Immigrants Alliance, United Way of McLennan County, La Puerta, and Habitat for Humanity. Currently, she serves as the Project Director for Student Resources at McLennan Community College, where she manages the Basic Needs Grant. Honoree sponsor: McLennan Community College Presenting sponsor: BK Ford #WacoUnder40

Join us for our State of the City & County Luncheon on October 3 at 11:30 a.m. at Baylor University's Hurd Welcome Center. We will hear presentations from City of Waco Mayor Jim Holmes and McLennan County Judge Scott Felton. Purchase tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gW7fQnU8 Presenting sponsors: Ascension Providence, Kelly, Realtors and Texas State Technical College

It's time to celebrate our Waco Under 40 honorees! Watch each week as we share one video from each honoree leading up to the celebration in November! Joel Hudson | Pattillo, Brown, & Hill, LLP First up, Joel Hudson; Joel grew up in the Houston area and put himself through college, graduating with a degree in accounting from Sam Houston State University. In 2017, he moved to Waco with his wife and started a family. His son was born in 2018 and his daughter in 2021. In 2021, he graduated from Leadership Waco class of 37, which helped build his network with several leaders within our community. He has volunteered his time in the community by helping pack lunches for underprivileged children with pack of hope, volunteering to help the Chamber during events, as well as participating in the TRC Campaign. Honoree sponsor: Pattillo, Brown, & Hill, LLP Presenting sponsor: Bird Kultgen Ford