2008/2009 GKCC Priorities
The Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce provides vision, leadership and support to business and
community leaders to create economic prosperity. As an extension of this mission statement our board adopts a set of priorities that influences the day to day operations of the Chamber. The number one benefit to being a member of the Chamber is knowing that there is an advocate for these priorities.
Priority #1 - Fort Hood
Collaborate with others to ensure that Fort Hood is fully utilized (50,000 troops) by the year 2010
Priority #2 - Higher Education
Assist in establishing Texas A&M University - Central Texas as an upper-level, stand-alone unversity
Priority #3 - Aiport Business Expansion
Capitalize on the new regional airport
Priority #4 - Start-up, Retain, Expand & Recruit Industry
Focus on programs that will lead to the creation and recruitment of jobs with competitive wages in the service, manufacturing and retail sectors
Priority #5 - Community Image
Place greater emphasis on the positive attributes of the region

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