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• Talent and Workforce Development• Young Professionals• Strategic Partnerships• Leadership Development
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTRESPONSIBLE FOR:• Resource Development & Strategic Implementation• Business Recruitment• Business Retention and Expansion• High Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation• Product Development
ACTIONS ITEMS:• Build economic development capacity through increased collaboration among and creation
of resources to support economic development in McLennan County communities;• Create collaboration that attracts increased economic activity and advances central Texas as
next major region within the Texas Triangle;• Attract five new companies and five expansions, announcing 500 jobs. $100 million capital
investment and 500,000 square feet of real estate activity;• Generate relationships with target industries and consultants through 50 outbound
marketing events;• Identify and respond to opportunities to attract high-wage employers • Market and engage target industries through alliances focused on talent development in
aviation, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and supply chain;• Facilitate the Waco-McLennan County Economic Development Corporation and Foreign
Trade Zone and secure long-term funding solution for economic development incentives;• Act on opportunities and address challenges identified through Business Retention &
Expansion and corporate headquarter visits;• Support continued development and placemaking efforts in greater downtown Waco;• Work with Baylor, BRIC, LAUNCH and entrepreneurs to grow globally-impactful, scalable
innovations and companies;• Manage, market and develop strategic assets through Waco Industrial Foundation;• Craft target industry and regional brand marketing message to promote through Chamber;• Maintain a comprehensive market research program for Greater Waco region;• Collaborate with employers, colleges and job training entities to identify and address
current and future requirements for talent;• Prepare and engage a new generation of leaders through Leadership Waco, Waco Young
Professionals and the Collegiate Forum;• Engage in leadership development programming;• Advocate for continued growth of University Center; and• Participate in strategic partnerships to address community issues.
STAFF:Kris Collins, Senior Vice PresidentSeth Morris, Vice PresidentAshley Lunde, Director of Business Retention & ResearchRachel Martinez, Director of Leadership DevelopmentJake Cockerill, Manager of Entrepreneurship and InnovationWhitney Richter, Manager of Business Development & MarketingDebbie McCutchen, Economic Development Coordinator
ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENTRESPONSIBLE FOR:• Membership Recruitment and Retention• Chamber Brand and Communications• Sports, Signature and Member Events• Finance and Building Operations• Resource Development• Member Engagement
ACTIONS ITEMS:• Market the Chamber as the region’s leading economic and community development
organization;• Use websites, e-newsletters and social media to inform the Greater Waco and global
communities, and promote events;• Publish the Waco Community & Referral Guide;• Produce communication tools to inform members, as well as local, regional and
national audiences of Chamber work and activities, as well as create opportunities to network and connect with members and community partners;
• Recognize innovative and creative businesses;• Produce sports and special events to promote Greater Waco’s quality of life and
provide our members opportunities to establish important, new relationships while supporting Chamber programs and initiatives;
• Raise program funding through Total Resource and Build Greater Waco campaigns;• Engage and recognize Board of Advisors and Build Greater Waco investors for their
leadership and financial support; and• Promote membership benefits, committee involvement and membership discount
program.
STAFF:Linda Beasley, Executive Vice PresidentAmber Greenwood, Vice President, Resource DevelopmentChristie Harper, Director of Membership & Investor RelationsAmanda Haygood, Director of Sports & Special EventsKeith Kusler, Art DirectorJulina Macy, Director of CommunicationsDebbie Sherman, Director of Finance and OperationsRachel Ramsey, Organizational Development CoordinatorAriel Tesch, Sports & Special Events CoordinatorMonica Gonzales, Public Relations Specialist / ReceptionistMichelle Williams, Finance & Operations Assistant
PUBLIC POLICYRESPONSIBLE FOR:• Promoting legislative policies conducive to the community and economic
development of Greater Waco
ACTIONS ITEMS:• Advocate for Chamber’s public policy positions;• Educate and increase awareness of policy issues affecting Greater Waco’s
economic development competitiveness;• Collaborate with regional chambers to establish shared policy agendas to unify
the region’s voice on issues and advocate for change together;• Engage elected and appointed officials at all levels of government;• Develop a broad-based and influential public policy program that educates and
engages business leaders and legislators; and• Engage focus-driven operating committees that influence key legislative
decisions and action.
STAFF:Jessica Attas, Director of Public Policy
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEECHAIR MARK REYNOLDSExtraco Banks
CHAIR-ELECTHAL WHITAKEREnglander DzignPak, LLC
VICE CHAIRALFRED SOLANOTexas Document Solutions
VICE CHAIRLOREN SCHWARTZMerrill Lynch Wealth Management
PAST CHAIRTATE CHRISTENSENBarsh Company
PRESIDENT & CEOMATT MEADORSGreater Waco Chamber of Commerce
DAVID AKINS Chaparral Insulation Company
BRAD ALFORD The Alford Company
DAVID ANDERTONInteg Printing
BRIAN AYNESWORTHSouthwestern Commercial Properties
MICHAEL BALDWINOncor Electric Delivery
KEITH BELLINGERBalcones Distilling
SCOTT BLANDJim Bland Construction, LLC
KYLE CITRANOGeorge’s Restaurant & Bar
BILL DAVENPORTH-E-B
LAUREN DREYERSpaceX
CARY DUPUY DuPuy Oxygen & Supply Co., Inc.
JOHN EMBRY Pioneer Steel & Pipe Co., Inc.
BRETT ESROCK Providence Healthcare Network
TOM GREENE Tejas Logistics System
GREG GROVES Trane
BRAD HARRELL Harrell & Associates/KW Commercial
SAM HAYS Beard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick & Dickson, LLP
BERNADETTE HOOKHAMRBDR, PLLC
KARY LALANI Homewood Suites by Hilton-Lalani Lodging, Inc.
RYAN LINDSEY Oldcastle Materials, Inc.
TOMMYE LOU DAVISBaylor University
AARON MCMILLAN1519 Surveying, LLC
JENNIFER MANNINGPatillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P.
VICKI MASON American Guaranty Title
JOE NESBITT Central National Bank
COLIN O’NEIL Fulbright Winniford
BOB OTIS National Lloyds Corp.
WELDON RATLIFFRatliff Ready-Mix, LP
GORDON ROBINSONSpecialty Property, Ltd.
JAKE ROYE Chick-fil-A
RICK SHELDON Rick Sheldon Real Estate
JON SPELMAN Jon. W. Spelman Company
FORD TAYLOR William Taylor & Co., Inc.
TED TEAGUE Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
RICK TULLIS Capstone Mechanical
SHANE TURNER Kunkel Construction
JOHN VIZNER Caterpillar Work Tools
GARY VOGEL Vogel Financial Group
ENID WADE Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
JED WALKERWalker Partners
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF ADVISORS& BUILD INVESTORS
MISSION:To envision, prepare and market
Greater Waco for the businesses and jobs of the future and an outstanding quality of life.
As of Sept. 23, 2016
PLATINUM LEVELBank of America
SILVER LEVELHome State Insurance GroupCentral National BankWaco Tribune-HeraldWells Fargo Bank, N.A.
BRONZE LEVEL Allen Samuels House of TravelAmerican BankATMOS EnergyBaylor Scott & White Medical Center - HillcrestBaylor UniversityBBVA CompassBehringer Group, LLCBird-Kultgen, Inc.Brown PropertiesCarpenter Bus SalesChaseCommunity Bank & TrustDomtar Personal CareEducators Credit UnionExtraco BanksFirst National Bank of Central TexasFPL FiberNetGENCO Federal Credit UnionGlazer’s Wholesale DistributorsHampton Inn & Suites Waco SouthIndependent BankJim Holmes, Financial Consultant
John Houston Custom HomesL-3 Platform IntegrationMartin MariettaNaman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC.Newcrest ImageOak Farms DairyOncor Electric DeliveryProvidence Healthcare NetworkRick Sheldon Real EstateSanderson Farms, Inc.Scott & White Health PlanSpaceXSpenco Medical CorporationSpherionTexas First State BankThe DelaneyTFNB - Your Bank for LifeTWC Business ClassTXU Energy/LuminantWaco Independent School District
BUILD INVESTORS 1519 SurveyingAllen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep RamAllerganAlliance Bank Central TexasAmerican BankAmerican Guaranty TitleAtmos EnergyBailey Insurance & Risk Management, Inc.Barsh Company
Baylor Scott & White HillcrestBaylor Waco FoundationBeard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick & Dickson, LPBig Creek ConstructionBird KultgenBRD Management, Inc.Capstone MechanicalCargill Turkey & Cooked MeatsCaterpillarCentral National BankChick-Fil-A of WacoClifton FoundationCommunity Bank & TrustDisciplined Investors, Inc. DuPuy Oxygen & Supply CompanyEnglanderExtraco BanksFirst National Bank of Central TexasFirst Title Company of WacoFitzgerald Lawnscaper, Ltd.Haley & Olson, P.C.Harrell & AssociatesH-E-BInsurors of TexasItalian GraniteJaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd & Therrell, P.C.Jobe’sJon W. Spelman CompanyK4 Construction, LLCKelly, RealtorsKunkel Construction, Inc.L-3 Platform IntegrationLalani Lodging, Inc.Lawns LTD, Inc.Lindsey Group LLCM. Lipsitz & Co.
MarathonNorco AerospaceMazanec Construction Company, Inc.Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC.National Banks of Central TexasNational Lloyds Insurance CompanyOldcastle Materials, Inc.Packaging Corporation of AmericaPattillo, Brown & Hill, LLPPioneer Steel & Pipe Company, Inc.Providence Healthcare NetworkRatliff Ready-Mix, LPRBDR, PLLCRichard Karr Buick GMC CadillacTom SalomeSpenco Medical CorporationTejas Logistics SystemTexas Document SolutionsTexas First State BankTexas State Technical CollegeTraneTymco, Inc.Vogel Financial GroupWaco Industrial FoundationWaco Tribune-HeraldWalker PartnersWallace GroupWells FargoWm. Taylor & Company
2017PROGRAM OF ACTION
Matt Meadors President /Chief Executive Officer (254) 757-5623 [email protected]
Linda Beasley Executive Vice President, Organization Development (254) 757-5601 [email protected]
Kris Collins Senior Vice President, Economic Development (254) 757-5635 [email protected]
Amber Greenwood Vice President, Resource Development (254) 757-5602 [email protected]
Seth Morris Vice President, Economic Development (254) 757-5627 [email protected]
Jessica Attas Director of Public Policy (254) 757-5631 [email protected]
Christie Harper Director of Membership & Investor Relations (254) 757-5617 [email protected]
Amanda Haygood Director of Sports & Special Events (254) 757-5611 [email protected]
Keith Kusler Art Director (254) 757-5616 [email protected]
Ashley Lunde Director of Business Retention & Research (254) 757-5625 [email protected]
Julina Macy Director of Communications (254) 757-5603 [email protected]
Rachel Martinez Director of Leadership Development (254) 757-5633 [email protected]
Debbie Sherman Director of Finance and Operations (254) 757-5608 [email protected]
Jake Cockerill Manager of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (254) 757-5634 [email protected]
Whitney Richter Manager of Business Development & Marketing (254) 757-5626 [email protected]
Debbie McCutchen Economic Development Coordinator (254) 757-5636 [email protected]
Rachel Ramsey Organizational Development Coordinator (254) 757-5604 [email protected]
Ariel Tesch Sports & Special Events Coordinator (254) 757-5605 [email protected]
Monica Gonzales Public Relations Specialist / Receptionist (254) 757-5600 [email protected]
Michelle Williams Finance & Operations Assistant (254) 757-5609 [email protected]
PUBLICATIONS Annual Report Chamber eNewsletter (weekly) Economic Development eNewsletter (quarterly) Greater Waco Regional Map (biannual) Hour Economy (quarterly) Program of Action (annual) Waco Community and Referral Guide (annual) Waco Chamber & Business Quarterly
WEBSITESInternInWaco.com StarburstGolf.com TheTexasFoodTruckShowdown.com TriWaco.org WacoAviation.com WacoChamber.com WacoCustomReports.com WacoProspector.com
ANNUAL EVENTSAllen Samuels Chamber Classic (May) Annual Banquet (February) Biz 2 Biz Business Expo (September) Brazos River Float (September) Business Innovator Awards (November) First Pitch Luncheon (February) Freedom Ball (March) George’s Big O’ Cup Tournament (September) Kickoff Luncheon (August) Mid-Tex Farm and Ranch Show (December) Mid-year Membership Luncheon (July) The Texas Food Truck Showdown (April) Tipoff Luncheon (October) Total Resource Campaign (May-August) TriWaco Triathlon (July) State of the Nation; State; City and County Luncheons (varies)
CONNECTIONS
GREATER WACO CHAMBER STAFF BUILD GREATER WACO
is a highly focused economic development strategic plan. The plan outlines desired outcomes, tactics to achieve the desired outcomes and performance measurables to continually assess impacts and progress. The plan has six key areas of strategic focus, as outlined below. The Build Greater
Waco economic development strategic plan is funded by way of a public/private partnership, and delivered in coordination with vital strategic partners. The Build Greater Waco economic development strategic plan will drive our region’s continued economic growth and prosperity into the future.
Economic DevelopmentStrengthening and growing the Greater Waco economy
Workforce/TalentAttracting and retaining talent and building a skilled and work ready workforce
Strategic Partners/Public PolicyBuilding strong strategic partnerships and being actively engaged with elected and appointed o�cials
Innovation/EntrepreneurshipBuilding a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship
Public Sector Initiatives: Downtown and Riverfront DevelopmentCapitalizing on our riverfront and building a dynamic urban core
Image BuildingCapitalizing on Waco’s exciting transformation and guiding how our community is perceived
OTHER EVENTS1000 Friends of Waco (monthly) Area Economic Development Council (monthly) Area Industry Managers (quarterly) Business After Hours (monthly) Greater Waco Aviation Alliance (quarterly) Health Care Alliance (quarterly) Hour Economy Luncheon (quarterly) McLennan County Chamber Alliance (quarterly) Networking Forum Luncheon (monthly) New Member Luncheon (monthly) Pinot, Pizza & Policy (quarterly) Supply Chain Alliance (quarterly) Technology Business Briefing (quarterly) Young Professionals Networking (monthly)