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Below are articles which feature the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce and events we are involved with.  Credit for these articles and images goes to various news affiliates. Please click on the link for the full story and appropriate credit.

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Flavors of Central Texas to run Saturday
Posted on: 03 Apr, 2025
Flavors of Central Texas to run Saturday

The Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce is set to host its annual Flavors of Central Texas food event from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. The event will take place at the Killeen Special Events Center.

Health insurance enterprise holds relaunch
Posted on: 26 Mar, 2025
Health insurance enterprise holds relaunch

A local health insurance business held a grand opening in collaboration with the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. FWJ Insurance celebrated with a ribbon-cutting and a raffle from 2 to 3 p.m. at its office in the One Killeen Center.

Ribbon-cutting for local foundation takes place Friday in Killeen
Posted on: 21 Mar, 2025
Ribbon-cutting for local foundation takes place Friday in Killeen

National and international Latin nonprofit, Fundacion De Mujer a Mujer, which is Spanish for Foundation Woman to Woman, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce on Friday.

Greater Killeen Chamber President/CEO resigning
Posted on: 20 Mar, 2025
Greater Killeen Chamber President/CEO resigning

The Chamber says Scott Connell’s final day is Friday, March 21. He has accepted the position of Vice President of Economic Development in Allen, Texas. The Chamber says it is thankful for his leadership since taking over and handling the responsibilities with the utmost respect and care for the organization. His future plans are to marry his fiancée and begin the next chapter of their life together as a family.

Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce President and CEO announces resignation
Posted on: 20 Mar, 2025
Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce President and CEO announces resignation

Scott Connell, the President and CEO of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, has announced his resignation, the Chamber has announced.

After more than 2 years, Connell leaving Killeen chamber and EDC
Posted on: 20 Mar, 2025
After more than 2 years, Connell leaving Killeen chamber and EDC

Scott Connell, the president of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce and the Killeen Economic Development Corporation is moving on. Todd Fox, board chair of the chamber and a member of the corporation’s Board of Directors, announced the departure of Connell at the beginning of a luncheon held by the chamber Thursday.

Killeen EDC discusses financials, approves lease transfer
Posted on: 13 Mar, 2025
Killeen EDC discusses financials, approves lease transfer

The Killeen Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors gathered Thursday to discuss financial reports, make an order of business regarding banking and transfer a lease. The meeting was held at 8 a.m. at the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce.

Killeen Chamber: A look back at 2024, and ahead this year
Posted on: 12 Mar, 2025
Killeen Chamber: A look back at 2024, and ahead this year

In 2024, the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce continued to serve the community with care and determination to bring the community together with the common objective to grow and expand opportunities for greater prosperity.

Top commander at Cavazos speaks to local business leaders
Posted on: 25 Feb, 2025
Top commander at Cavazos speaks to local business leaders

The top Army officer at Fort Cavazos took the time to speak to various community leaders Tuesday at Central Texas College’s Anderson Campus Center.

Car wash adds second Killeen location
Posted on: 20 Feb, 2025
Car wash adds second Killeen location

Tommy’s Express Car Wash held a grand opening for a new wash at 2608 Trimmier Road at noon. The roughly two dozen in attendance participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by presentations and had the opportunity to learn more about the business, network and enjoy some snacks.