November 3, 2025

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Chamber News

The Governor's Small Business Summit — Belton aims to help veteran and other Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. This event offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics. It's also an opportunity to network with other business owners and meet experts who will share timely, relevant and actionable advice on a multitude of small business subjects.

Featured Speaker: Joe Esparza, Commissioner Representing Employers, Texas Workforce Commission

REGISTER HERE

Member Renewals

Member News

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) is honored to welcome Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Walmart, as the featured speaker for the 2025 McLane Lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. in the arena of the Frank & Sue Mayborn Campus Center. The event is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m.

🍁 Blend, sip, and savor the season!

Join Ruby Tearoom for a special Fall CrafTEA: Tea Blending Workshop on November 6th from 6–8 PM.

You’ll enjoy a cozy crème tea service while learning the art of tea blending. From base teas to herbs, fruits, and florals, you’ll create your very own custom fall inspired blend to take home

✨ Crème tea service included (scones, jam & cream)

✨ Explore tea bases (black, green, herbal)

✨ Pair herbs, fruits & florals for flavor

✨ Balance aroma & taste

✨ Craft & take home your own Fall tea blend

Seats are limited — reserve your spot and let’s steep into autumn together.This event features a set menu, and unfortunately we cannot offer substitutions for dietary needs or allergies.

 

TICKETS

The inaugural Touch Root Water Walk will take place November 8, 2025 will start and end at The Landing at Nolan Creek and walk the Belton Hike & Bike Trail. This family-friendly 4K walk (with a special 1-mile kids’ option) raises awareness of the distance many people around the world walk daily to fetch water. We walk in solidarity with our global neighbors in rural Nigeria. Participants will also have the opportunity to carry the popular yellow jerry can used in many regions to fetch water.

Register / Support: https://givebutter.com/9UpRnh

Asleep at the Wheel ~ Cultural Activities Center

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Founded in 1970, Asleep at the Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape for more than 50 years. Although the band got its start on a farm in Paw Paw, West Virginia, Asleep at the Wheel became a cornerstone of the Austin, Texas scene upon its arrival in 1973. Inspired by Western swing and honky-tonk country, the band has accrued 10 GRAMMY®®® Awards and tours nationally and internationally.

They will be on the CAC stage, November 8, 2025

$60 - Standard

$65 - At the Door

Hope for the Hungry's 43rd Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, Nov. 13th

Come fellowship with us as we proclaim what the Lord has done over the past 43 years, and celebrate with us as we move into the future! 

The doors will open at 6:00

The event begins at 6:30

Dinner provided by TCP Catering.

TICKETS

Come join us for the last market of the year! Get your Christmas gifts and even a live tree! More surprises and details coming soon!

Grab your girlfriends, your cutest handbag, and your lucky dauber — it's time for Purse Bingo: Fiesta with Friends! 

Join us for an afternoon of designer purses, sangria, nachos, margaritas, and fierce bingo competition — all for a fabulous cause!  Every ticket supports the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas mission to provide and promote hope, healing, and justice for abused children in our community.

 TICKETS:

• Solo Ticket – $75 ($80 after Jan 10)

• Dos Amigas (2 Tickets) – $140 ($150 after Jan 10)

• Las Comadres Table for 6 – $420 ($450 after Jan 10)

 INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET:

 Bingo card packet & dauber

 Nacho bar

 Sangria & margaritas

 Access to silent auction & raffle

 Bragging rights if you win a purse 

(Cash bar also available!)

 Frank W. Mayborn Center – Temple, TX

 Sunday, February 1st, 2026

 Doors open at 2 PM | Games start at 3 PM

 This is a coed event, so bring your purse-lovin' dudes too!

 All proceeds directly benefit the Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas and their mission to end child abuse and support survivors.

TICKETS

Welcome to The Tea Club — Ruby Tearoom’s weekly CommuniTEA Table! 

Every Thursday at 3 PM, we set the table for connection, conversation, and a good cup of tea. Whether you’re coming solo, with a friend, or just curious to try tea & find communiTEA, this is your chance to join the club.

 Free to join — simply RSVP below so we know to save you a seat!

RSVP

Kick for a cause! We're collecting gently used youth soccer cleats to give them a second life. Donate your old cleats and help a child in need, or score a pair for just $5. All proceeds go to our local Children's Miracle Network Hospital.

Let's make a difference, one goal at a time!

Railway Express Diner...Now Open for Breakfast

For now our breakfast hours are 7am till 1145am Tuesday through Saturday!

Sunday we are planning on having Breakfast all day 7am till 3pm so everyone can get their brunch fix!

The Bell County Business Group meets every Friday morning from 8:15-9:30 at Dead Fish Grill, in Belton, TX.