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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.

Hot Off the Press!

A virtual leadership seminar will be held June 4 at Killeen church
Posted on: 27 May, 2025
A virtual leadership seminar will be held June 4 at Killeen church

The Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce will host Leadercast, a virtual seminar, starting at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 4. Tickets are available for purchase for the seminar, which will be broadcast at Manna Church in Killeen. The theme for the discussion next week will be “Legacy of Impact.”

Killeen welcomes new economic chief
Posted on: 22 May, 2025
Killeen welcomes new economic chief

The Killeen Economic Development Corporation and the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce have appointed Barry “Bear” Albrecht as their new President and CEO, effective May 15, 2025.

New Killeen chamber president started work last week
Posted on: 22 May, 2025
New Killeen chamber president started work last week

The Killeen Economic Development Corporation and the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce appointed Barry “Bear” Albrecht, a 30-year veteran of economic development and site selection, as its new president and CEO on May 15.

Hoxworth inducted into Texas Bankers Hall of Fame
Posted on: 20 May, 2025
Hoxworth inducted into Texas Bankers Hall of Fame

Robert “Bobby” Hoxworth of Killeen has been inducted into the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame Class 2025, according to a news release from the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce. A former board chairman of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, Hoxworth was given the bankers’ honor on earlier this month.

College holds ribbon cutting in Killeen
Posted on: 18 May, 2025
College holds ribbon cutting in Killeen

DSDT College held its ribbon cutting in collaboration with the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce at noon Friday; the event included networking opportunities and refreshments.

Briefcase
Posted on: 17 May, 2025
Briefcase

Chuck’s Garage and Bill’s Towing and Storage will host a double ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce at noon May 19 at 501 Liberty St., Killeen.

Business leaders receive update about Fort Cavazos
Posted on: 15 May, 2025
Business leaders receive update about Fort Cavazos

Approximately 100 local businesspeople gathered to hear an update from Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Feltey, commander of the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Cavazos, Thursday.

Governor Abbott Congratulates Killeen As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Posted on: 13 May, 2025
Governor Abbott Congratulates Killeen As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Killeen on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

Central Texas partners for community healthcare
Posted on: 18 Apr, 2025
Central Texas partners for community healthcare

Members of Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce visited the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center for a Healthcare Day tour 16 April to learn how community relationships contribute to the health and readiness of our warfighters.

The Killeen chamber has appointed a new president
Posted on: 17 Apr, 2025
The Killeen chamber has appointed a new president

Barry “Bear” Albrecht has been appointed as the new president of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce. Albrecht has a wide range of experience ranging from the aviation and business industries to serving in the U.S. Army for six years.