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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!

5 businesses, 2 individuals receive Chamber of Commerce awards during annual banquet
Posted on: 19 Sep, 2022
5 businesses, 2 individuals receive Chamber of Commerce awards during annual banquet

Five businesses received awards and two people were given first-time honors on Thursday during the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce’s annual membership banquet.

Nolanville hires new EDC director, Keep Nolanville Beautiful coordinator
Posted on: 12 Sep, 2022
Nolanville hires new EDC director, Keep Nolanville Beautiful coordinator

Two months after Kerri Fillip exited her position as the Nolanville Economic Development Corporation director, city officials announced in a Thursday news release that Brian O’Connor will become its new EDC coordinator.

Downtown Killeen businesses receive grant funding totaling more than $965,000
Posted on: 06 Sep, 2022
Downtown Killeen businesses receive grant funding totaling more than $965,000

Three of four American Rescue Plan Act Downtown Start-up Grant recipients have signed contracts with Killeen City Manager Kent Cagle, with four others scheduled to eventually do the same.

Fort Hood bank receives distinguished service award
Posted on: 01 Sep, 2022
Fort Hood bank receives distinguished service award

The U.S. Army presented the 2021 Army Bank of the Year Distinguished Service Award to Fort Hood National Bank.

Killeen Makes New List of Top 10 Cheapest Places To Live in Texas Read More: Killeen Makes New List
Posted on: 01 Sep, 2022
Killeen Makes New List of Top 10 Cheapest Places To Live in Texas  Read More: Killeen Makes New List

The cost of living may be rising, but a new list ranks Killeen, Texas as one of the top 10 cheapest places to live in the state.

Killeen Chamber CEO/President to retire
Posted on: 31 Aug, 2022
Killeen Chamber CEO/President to retire

The Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce is saying goodbye to CEO/President John Crutchfield III after 18 years.

Killeen Chamber president announces retirement
Posted on: 26 Jul, 2022
Killeen Chamber president announces retirement

John Crutchfield III, the current President and CEO of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce and Killeen Economic Development Corporation, has announced his retirement from both organizations, effective August 31.

Killeen Chamber, EDC name new leader as Crutchfield announces retirement
Posted on: 26 Jul, 2022
Killeen Chamber, EDC name new leader as Crutchfield announces retirement

John Crutchfield, the President and CEO of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce and Killeen Economic Development Corporation, has announced his retirement from both organizations.

Leadership Killeen Celebrates Graduates
Posted on: 22 Jun, 2022
Leadership Killeen Celebrates Graduates

The Killeen Chamber of Commerce recently graduated over a dozen people from the 2022 Leadership Killeen course.

New plasma center opens in Killeen
Posted on: 13 Jun, 2022
New plasma center opens in Killeen

With the snip of overly large scissors and a rush to get out of the heat, Freedom Plasma Center, 4006 E. Stan Schleuter Loop, held its grand opening in Killeen on Monday.