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Hot Off the Press!

The Killeen Economic Development Corporation, known as the KEDC, has helped bring more than $200 million in investments to the local economy along with nearly 300 jobs over the past five years.

The Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce will partner with Killeen ISD to host a New Teacher’s Showcase at 10 a.m. July 30 at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center, 3601 S. W.S. Young Drive. The showcase will allow participating businesses to set up a booth and meet over 400 newly hired teachers within KISD.

In 2023, Texas attracted investments from a variety of industries, including electric vehicles, semiconductors, corporate headquarters, and data centers—activity that has continued in 2024. The state’s largest industries, by revenue, in 2023 were: gasoline & petroleum wholesaling ($298.1 billion); oil drilling & gas extraction and petroleum refining ($210.9 billion); and petroleum refining ($170.2 billion).

This upcoming Friday, the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce will introduce ReWax and Unwine, a fun candle-making experience, to the Killeen community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its grand opening.

The Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the opening of Tommy’s Express Carwash with a ribbon-cutting ceremony next week.

Law firm officials and local community members celebrated the newly opened office of Daniel Stark, a personal injury law firm, near central Killeen on Wednesday.

The Killeen Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening ceremony today for Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers new Killeen headquarters. Along with the ribbon cutting, Danny Daniel was presented a yellow rose and appreciation certificate for their dedication to the Killeen community.

The Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon Wednesday for the Comfort Inn at 2702 O.W. Curry Drive in Killeen.

Approximately 50 people, including Killeen Mayor Debbie Nash-King and City Manager Kent Cagle, attended the Leadership Killeen graduation ceremony, which was held Wednesday at Manna Church in south Killeen.

The Killeen City Council will hear an update Tuesday from the Killeen Economic Development Corporation. The KEDC gives quarterly updates to the City Council on its progress in attracting new businesses to Killeen, as well as construction and hiring projects.