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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!

McDonald’s hosts ribbon-cutting in Killeen; Grimace, Hamburglar and others attend
Posted on: 17 Jan, 2025
McDonald’s hosts ribbon-cutting in Killeen; Grimace, Hamburglar and others attend

Following a remodel of the fast-food restaurant, the McDonald’s at 4622 S. Fort Hood St. in Killeen hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce on Friday.

Texas Bankers Hall of Fame unveils 2025 inductees
Posted on: 10 Jan, 2025
Texas Bankers Hall of Fame unveils 2025 inductees

The Texas Bankers Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 inductees, celebrating five distinguished bankers: Sam H. Burris, Jr., Charles G. Cooper, Harvey P. Hartenstine, Robert W. “Bobby” Hoxworth, and William A. Nesbitt.

A new Spark: After remodel, Killeen hotel celebrates grand opening
Posted on: 10 Jan, 2025
A new Spark: After remodel, Killeen hotel celebrates grand opening

The Spark by Hilton Killeen celebrated its opening in collaboration with the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce at 12:30 p.m. on Friday. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, lunch and tours of the newly remodled 80-room hotel.

Killeen chamber’s Forge Summit postponed
Posted on: 08 Jan, 2025
Killeen chamber’s Forge Summit postponed

The Forge University Research Park & Innovation District Summit hosted by the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce has been postponed indefinitely. The event was originally scheduled for Jan. 14 at Texas A&M University-Central Texas. The 2025 event is scheduled to be the fifth time the annual event is hosted. Past events have included speakers from the U.S. Army along with various local business leaders. It typically include speakers, presentations and panels to answer questions.

Killeen chamber to host marketing classes
Posted on: 02 Jan, 2025
Killeen chamber to host marketing classes

A new five-part digital marketing series is being hosted by the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce. The event, titled “Click Your Craft,” is running from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every other Friday beginning Jan. 10 and ending on March 7. All five of the sessions will take place at the Technology Center at Central Texas College; the college is partnering with the chamber to host the event. The Technology Center is in Building 267, which is sometimes referred to as the Planetarium.

New hotel to hold grand opening Jan. 3
Posted on: 27 Dec, 2024
New hotel to hold grand opening Jan. 3

Spark by Hilton Killeen is hosting a grand opening at noon on Friday, Jan. 3 in collaboration with the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce. Following that celebration, which is open to the public, the hotel plans to start accepting travelers on the following Friday, Jan. 10.

A Monumental Day’: Boys & Girls Clubs opens first Harker Heights location
Posted on: 14 Dec, 2024
A Monumental Day’: Boys & Girls Clubs opens first Harker Heights location

The building was named after businessman and philanthropist Abdul Subhani. He is the president and CEO of Centex Technologies, an IT consulting firm that has offices in Killeen, Austin, Dallas and Atlanta.

Local business owner in Killeen beating the odds
Posted on: 14 Dec, 2024
Local business owner in Killeen beating the odds

Agnes Slaughter suddenly, and unexpectedly, lost her sight. But she defied the odds and opened her own small business that provides for her community.

Killeen ranked as 2nd fastest growing place in U.S.
Posted on: 06 Dec, 2024
Killeen ranked as 2nd fastest growing place in U.S.

Killeen is the second fastest growing place in the nation, according to the 2025 to 2026 rankings published in November by U.S. News & World Report. The only place in the country it trails in the rankings is Fort Myers, Florida.

Killeen ranks among top 10 best places to live in Texas
Posted on: 06 Dec, 2024
Killeen ranks among top 10 best places to live in Texas

Killeen, Texas, has earned recognition as one of the top 10 best places to live in the state, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report.