Community & Membership Events
The Texas Food Truck Showdown
More than 35 food trucks and thousands of foodies gather in downtown Waco for great food, a beer garden, KidsZone, pop-up market and live entertainment throughout the day.
Freedom Ball
This annual event benefits scholarships for aviation careers and recognizes past and present military personnel.
MidTex Farm & Ranch Show
A forum for farm, ranch and garden exhibitors to present their products and services to Central Texas farmers and ranchers.
Allen Samuels Chamber Classic
The Allen Samuels Chamber Classic is one of the number one networking events in Waco. Players enjoy a day at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course for team competition, great food and prizes at this annual golf tournament.
Waco Chamber Big Cup Classic
This fun, laid-back scramble-style tournament features larger-than-life 15" hole cups! We have a day full of fun, networking, food, and games. You won’t want to miss this tournament, unlike any other in Texas.
Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon
Located in the scenic Indian Spring Park, over 900 athletes compete in TriWaco, a USA Triathlon-sanctioned Olympic and sprint distance event.
Kick Off Luncheon
The prelude to the Baylor football season. Hear from Baylor coaching staff and a featured guest speaker.
Tip Off Luncheon
Join us to usher in the college basketball season for McLennan Community College and Baylor University. Come enjoy lunch, a guest speaker and coach projections for the season.
First Pitch Luncheon
This event previews the upcoming baseball and softball season for Baylor University and McLennan Community College and features a guest speaker.
inWaco Job Fair
Part of our Workforce & Talent initiative, the inWaco Job Fair will help connect businesses to local job seekers.
inWaco Health Careers Showcase
The inWaco Health Careers Showcase is an interactive event designed to introduce high school students to the wide range of healthcare careers available in the Greater Waco area.
Talent Forward Waco
This is an annual gathering to foster collaboration between the education and business communities.
Member Celebration
Typically held early in the year, our Member Celebration brings our members together to celebrate a successful end to the last year and look to the future. This event also formally recognizes our immediate past chair and incoming board chair.
Mid-Year Membership Luncheon
The membership gathers mid-year to get a “state-of-the-Chamber” report on breakthrough initiatives and other goals constantly in progress.
Economic Outlook Luncheon
Explore economic work and progress over the past year and hear a vision for what the next year may hold.
Leading Waco Women Series
This two-part leadership summit series provides professional development and networking opportunities for women and men of Waco’s business community.
Waco Under 40
This event celebrates young leaders who have distinguished themselves in their careers and in the community. The after hours honoree reception features a short program and award presentation with refreshments.
InterCity Leadership Visit
This annual visit to a different city is designed to expose Greater Waco leaders to new innovations and economic development ideas to adapt and implement in the Greater Waco community.
Public Policy Events
State of the City & County
At the State of the City & County, your Chamber invites the City of Waco Mayor and McLennan County Judge to report on recent developments in our community and give perspectives on the future of Greater Waco.
State of the Nation
At the State of the Nation, your Chamber invites federal officials and legislators to discuss current affairs in our nation's capital and how they will impact Texas and Greater Waco.
State of the State
At the State of the State, your Chamber invites state officials and legislators to discuss key outcomes from the last legislative session and trends that will impact our state moving forward.
State of Artificial Intelligence
New in 2025, the Greater Waco Chamber is excited to host a deep dive into AI’s rapid growth and its transformative impact on the business world.
Waco Day in Austin
Every other year, Waco leaders visit the State Capitol to engage with elected officials while the Texas Legislature is in session.
Washington D.C. Fly-In
Each year, Chamber and local leaders travel together to Washington, D.C. to discuss legislative policies/policy priorities.
Business Development Programs
1000 Friends of Waco
Be in the know about what’s coming next for Waco and share your ideas and upcoming events during this roundtable meeting.
Business After Hours
This is a premier networking opportunity to connect with other members and guests at different member businesses throughout the year.
Networking Forum
Each month, we host Networking Forum at various business locations. Attendees are encouraged to build relationships that can ultimately lead to productive referrals and strong contacts.
Business PowerHour
Learn about valuable business development resources and programs to maximize your professional growth.
Hour Economy
Hour Economy is a quarterly lunch briefing that keeps you informed oof the trends, projects, and developments shaping Greater Waco. A short economic update is followed by an engaging speaker covering current topics that impact local business and community growth.
Technology Business Briefing
Technology Business Briefing is a quarterly forum for business leaders who want clarity on fast-moving technologies. Each session cuts through the noise to explain what’s changing, why it matters, and what it means for organizations across industries.
Leadership Development Programs
Leadership Waco
This program identifies potential community leaders and provides them with information about various facets of Waco.
Leadership Waco Alumni Network
This program connects Leadership Waco graduates with previous classes, the Greater Waco Chamber and the Greater Waco community.
Teen Leadership Waco
The goal of this program is to provide Waco’s high school students the opportunity to learn more about the community and help develop them into future leaders.
LEAD
A business/education partnership that pairs high school students in McLennan County with business leaders in order to foster mentor relationships that expose students to a variety of business fields.
Waco Young Professionals
This organization is for young leaders in the community who are interested in connecting with their peers in the community.