Programs
Programs are driven mostly by our councils and provide and excellent way for members to be involved in various activities which are based in: education, networking, or leadership development.Annual Banquet
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This is our area's most prestigious gathering of the business community and our opportunity to celebrate our members. Guests include chamber members, business executives, and Fort Hood, government and community VIPs. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktail hour, then a delicious dinner is served, the annual awards are presented, and the event concludes with an exciting speaker. Individual tickets are $75 and reserved tables are $750. Advanced registration is required.
Chamber Networking & News - CNN
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CNN meets on the first Wednesday of every quarter and offers a premium opportunity for members and non-members to network with a group and one on one. Lunch is provided and cost is only $5 for Chamber investors and $10 for non-members. Advanced registration requested, but not required.
Greater Killeen Young Professionals - GKYP
The Greater Killeen Young Professionals were started in 2008 to give young professionals access to events and programs that would allow them to grow professionally and help grow the community. Currently, GKYP has monthly opportunities for: Networking, Professional Development and Community Service. Annual membership are only $60 and Corporate Sponsorship begin at $250 and include 5 memberships. Non-members are always welcome. The first GKYP event is free, then only $5 to attend afterward.
Leadercast
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Leadercast Live focuses on the leadership issues most relevant to today's time-starved leader. It is a place of inspiring messages coupled with rich interaction between fellow leaders that want to be intentional about raising their standard of leadership...all delivered with a creative, energetic and memorable approach. Leaders across all industries and various levels of their career are able to leave this event better equipped to take on their next challenge. Leadercast Killeen is held in May. Individual and group tickets are available.
Leadership Killeen
Leadership Killeen provides participants unparalleled leadership training and opportunities to learn about and become more involved in the local community. The purpose of the program is to engage emerging leaders with current business and community leaders to produce a shared vision for our community’s future. In addition to developing leadership skills, Leadership Killeen also gives participants the opportunity to make a difference in our community by identifying an area of need through a group project. Three projects were completed in 2022 with a focus on education, quality of life, health or the military. Chamber staff partners with Mark Price, Senior Pastor at Covenant Life Church, to conduct the monthly classes. Classes begin in September and meet once a month through May. Tuition starts at $750. More information and the application are now available.
Meet the Leadership Killeen Class of 2023-2024
Third Thursday Mixers
Members and Non-members alike gather to network and enjoy a Chamber Host's incredible hospitality. This is an opportunity for Chamber members and those interested in joining the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce to network and meet other business professionals in a casual atmosphere. Third Thursday Mixers are held every month on the third Thursday from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
Wooden Nickel Program
The Store Where Involvement Buys Everything! The Wooden Nickel Store’s primary function is to assist with the basic needs of KISD students to allow them to focus primarily on their studies and to get parents and caretakers involved with the education process. This project is a long standing program that allows students, parents, and caretakers the opportunity to earn items they may not be able to otherwise purchase. Each designated school has a program that allows both parents and/or students to earn wooden nickels to buy items in the Wooden Nickel Store. Purchases can only be made with wooden nickels earned at the participating schools. The purpose of this program is to promote volunteerism by parents and students alike. In one school wooden nickels can be earned as follows:
- Participating in a parent workshop (10 nickels per hour)
- Being a parent volunteer (5 nickels per hour)
- Attending a PTA meeting (2 nickels per meeting)
- Reading to a classroom (3 nickels per week)
- Eating lunch with your child (1 nickel per time)
- Obtain perfect attendance for a 6-week period (6 nickels)