Marissa Thompson, Director of Talent Development
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A healthy economy is one that allows change, diversifies and grows. Abilene’s economy strives to not only maintain a clean bill of health, but to go above and beyond by leading community members to a healthy lifestyle for the strength of Abilene’s future. Collectively community members, businesses, education, and civic agencies serve as the pulse of our community.
Abilene has expanded its economic base to include businesses that operate in aviation/aerospace, metal fabrication, food processing, fiberglass boat manufacturing, telecommunications, wind energy, plastics, professional services, software and IT, education, healthcare and advanced material manufacturing. Local education is working to create programs and resources to align with business needs to place a greater emphasis on “a homegrown approach” for upskilling students, our organic pipeline of workforce talent.
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Reserve this space to sponsor Weekly Connection and advertise your business or event!
CLICK HERE.
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MONDAY, NOV. 12
ABIChat Luncheon
Sponsored by JAR
Land and Investments
11:30 am
Community Foundation of Abilene
580 N 1st St
TUESDAY, NOV. 13
Abilene Industrial Foundation
Board Meeting
10:00 am
Chamber Board Room
Hispanic Business Council Luncheon
11:30 am
Miguel's Mex Tex
3001 S Danville
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14
Business Expo 2019 Kick-off Meeting
12:00 pm
Chamber Board Room
Leadership Committee Meeting
4:00 pm
Chamber Board Room
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THURSDAY, NOV. 15
Hispanic Business Council Executive Committee Meeting
8:30 am
Chamber Board Room
Business After Hours
Sponsored by
Bryant Better Hearing, Coldwell Banker, Panian & Mash Realtors and Abilene Banking Center – Coleman County State Bank – Mortgage
5:30 pm
2500 S Willis St
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LOCATIO
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2500 S Willis St
DATE & TIME:
Nov. 15 | 5:00 pm
Monthly evening social business networking event. Open to sponsor employees and guests, Chamber members and prospective members. Features a short sponsor presentation, food/beverages, update on Chamber activities and door prizes.
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SAVE THE DATE
Interested in starting a business? Do you have a business less than five years old? Do you manufacture or "make" something? Join us for a brief information meeting about BE in Abilene.
Thursday, Nov. 15
6:00 - 7:00 pm
TTU Small Business Development Center
749 Gateway St., Building C, Ste. 301
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“The Sound of Music”
National Broadway tour
Nov. 19
6:30 p.m. Pre-Show Party
7:30 p.m. Show Starts
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The Abilene Chamber of Commerce is pleased to partner with Abilene Scene, a Zachry Publication, to publish the 2019 Community Guide & Directory! The magazine will be published in
April 2019
, and advertising space is being sold now.
Deadline is January 31, 2019
Reserve your space by November 30, 2018 and save 10 percent.
Please ensure all of your member information is updated before
Jan. 15, 2019!
CLICK HERE
to update your business info.
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You asked for it! The Leadership Abilene gear is here!
Head over to this exclusive online pop-up shop to order your Leadership Abilene Alumni gear. Don't wait though, the shop is only open through
Nov. 14
. These jackets, sweaters and hats will make great Christmas gifts too for you or your favorite Leadership Abilene Alum!
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JOIN US FOR THE 2019 TEXAS FARM RANCH & WILDLIFE EXPO
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Annual agribusiness event at Taylor County Expo Center, in partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office – Taylor County. Continuing Education Unit’s (CEU), seminars, equipment demonstrations and agribusiness related product showcase.
Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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JOIN US FOR THE 2019 AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
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FEATURING
DR. TEMPLE GRANDIN
Feb. 20 at 11:30 am
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ABILENE WELCOMES THIS WEEK
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United States Tennis Association
Super Champs Major Zone
Polk Key City Invitational Girls Basketball Classic
Big Country Housing Association
Annual Meeting
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Ball
These events will generate $362,925 into Abilene's economy THIS WEEK!
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Downtown Initiative executive director Steve Dieterichs (center) was elected to serve on the board of directors of the Texas Downtown Association (TDA) at the annual Texas Downtown Revitalization Conference in Corpus Christi, Nov. 6-9. Pictured with Dieterichs are incoming TDA president, Kyle Kramm (Seguin), and executive director, Catherine Sak.
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Over 175 young professionals met last week for the Nov. AYP After Five. Thank you to Condley and Company, LLP for sponsoring a fantastic event! Save the date for the Dec. AYP After Five on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at SoDA District sponsored by Abilene Regional Medical Center.
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Visitor Services Manager Tiffany Nichols puts Abilene on the map at the National Tour Association's Travel Exchange in Milwaukee. Nichols collaborated with the Texas Office of the Governor, Economic Development & Tourism and other Texas cities to bring tour groups to Abilene.
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Airport Strategy and Marketing Aviation consultant Martin Kammerman informs Chamber, Convention Bureau and city leadership that the Abilene Regional Airport is in a good position to pursue federal funding that could augment a second airline to serve the area.
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Abilene Chamber of Commerce | P: 325-677-7241 | F: 325-677-0622 | W: abilenechamber.com
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