BOARD OF ADVISORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS We’ve Got DIRECTORS, DIRECTORS, & MOMENTUM INVESTORS PAID NO. 30 NO. ELECTED 2012-2014 ELECTED 2014-2016 PERMIT PRSRT STD Waco, Texas Waco, PLATINUM LEVEL BRONZE LEVEL Ryan Lindsey, Oldcastle Materials, Inc. Penny Dulock, First Title Company of Waco, LLC MOMENTUM US POSTAGE American Bank Advanced Concepts & Technologies Int. Lauren Dreyer, SpaceX Bill Davenport, H-E-B Neil Ling, GENCO Federal Credit Union Brett Esrock, Providence Healthcare Network he Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is in the implementation ATMOS Energy Allen Samuels Chevrolet & CARLOS LOPEZ, Wal-Mart Stores Mercedes Benz Greg Groves, Trane phase of its second five-year Strategic Economic and Community Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Parker Pieri, The Dwyer Group Jim Holmes, FirstCity Financial Corporation T - Hillcrest Allen Samuels House of Travel James Recks, AMC Financial Holdings, Inc. Kary Lalani, Homewood Suites by Hilton- Development Plan. This challenging and comprehensive plan is a Baylor University Alliance Bank Central Texas Mark Reynolds, Extraco Banks Lalani Lodging, Inc. guiding force in all that we do as we strive to accomplish five major BBVA Compass AMC Financial Holdings, Inc. John Vizner, Caterpillar Work Tools James Nelson, Community Bank & Trust Cat Logistics - Work Tools Dist. American Classifieds Gary Vogel, Vogel Financial Group Loren Schwartz, Merrill Lynch Wealth goals. The objectives and action steps included in the plan can only be Caterpillar Work Tools American Guaranty Title Management accomplished with the involvement of our valued strategic partners— City of Waco Blackhawk Modifications, Inc. DIRECTORS, David Tekell, Tekell & Adkins, L.L.P. public and private—our members and our staff. Community Bank & Trust Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. ELECTED 2013-2015 Rick Tullis, Capstone Mechanical Ashley Allison, Waco Foundation Curves International Inc. Brown Properties Randy Crawford, First National Bank of DIRECTORS, The Chamber invites organizations and individuals to adopt all or part of Extraco Corporation Capstone Mechanical Central Texas APPOINTED 2014 First National Bank of Central Texas Carter BloodCare Keith Helpert, K4 Construction, LLC this plan as their own. Working together, Greater Waco can become as

Roy Barrett, Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC. Return Service Requested First Title Company of Waco, LLC Centex Carpet/Schwartz Design Center Bernadette Hookham, RBDR PLLC-Architects Anthony Billings, Workforce Solutions for great as we want to be. For more information visit WacoChamber.com/ FirstCity Financial Corp. Chase Mike McKenzie, State Farm the Heart of Texas StrategicPlan.php. H-E-B Crawford-Austin Properties Alfred Solano, Texas Document Solutions Shane Turner, Kunkel Construction, Inc. L-3 Platform Integration CWA Construction, Inc. Brad Harrell, KW Commercial Ted Teague, Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Troy Totten, Mars Chocolate North America Jeep Ram Fiat M. Lipsitz & Co. Dove Hill Partners, L.P. Hal Whitaker, Englander DzignPak, LLC GOAL Grow Greater Waco... McLennan County Dunnam & Dunnam, LLP Ronnie Glaesmann, Curves International Inc. Michael Wright, L-3 Platform Integration Erik Hill, Coldwell Banker Jim Stewart, ...by attracting the businesses and jobs of the future and helping National Lloyds Insurance Company Easy Gardener Products, Inc. 1 Realtors existing businesses to expand. Profiles International, Inc. Educators Credit Union Dermot Manton, Allergan Providence Healthcare Network Examination Management Services, Inc. Joseph Nesbitt, Central National Bank SpaceX Extraco Banks Jon Spelman, Jon W. Spelman Company GOAL Develop Our Workforce... The Clifton Group Glazer’s Wholesale Distributors Charles Wiley, Time Manufacturing Company 2 ...with improved public schools, targeted training and a growing The Wallace Group Grande Communications range of higher education degrees. GREATER WACO CHAMBER Thomas G. Salome Haley & Olson P.C. Tymco, Inc. Hampton Inn & Suites Waco South GREATER WACO CHAMBER STAFF Waco Industrial Foundation Independent Bank Matt Meadors Chris McGowan GOAL Reinforce Positive Perceptions... Wal-Mart Supercenter #1254 Insurors of Texas President/Chief Executive Officer Director, Urban Development ...to better reflect the changes that are occurring in Greater Waco Jon W. Spelman Company (254) 757-5623 (254) 757-5624 3 [email protected] [email protected] that make this a desirable and competitive place to live. GOLD LEVEL July Business Services Bank of America Kelly, Realtors Linda Beasley Seth Morris Executive Vice President, Organization Development Director of Project Management GOAL Improve Strategic Community Areas... Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Lehigh Cement Co. (254) 757-5601 (254) 757-5627 MarathonNorco Aerospace [email protected] [email protected] 4 ...including our riverfront, Greater Downtown and other SILVER LEVEL McLennan Community College Kris Collins J.D. Windham, Jr commercial and residential neighborhoods ripe for development Allergan Members Choice of Central Texas FCU Senior Vice President, Economic Development Director of Community Development, (254) 757-5635 Talent and Workforce Development and new investment. American Income Life Insurance Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC. [email protected] (254) 757-5630 Beard Kultgen Brophy Bostwick, Newcrest Image Ken Hampton [email protected] Dickson & Squires, L.L.P. GOAL Support a Culture of Implementation... Oak Farms Dairy Senior Vice President, Community Development Jean Lathern ...so that these and other plans are implemented for the Ben E. Keith Beverages Oncor Electric Delivery (254) 757-5631 Office Manager 5 Bird-Kultgen, Inc. Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson, P.C. [email protected] (254) 757-5609 betterment of our community. [email protected] Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. Ratliff Ready-Mix, LP Amber Greenwood Vice President, Resource Development Whitney Richter BRD Management, Inc. RBDR (254) 757-5602 Marketing & Research Manager Cargill Value Added Meats Richard Karr Motors [email protected] (254) 757-5626 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Central National Bank Rick Sheldon Real Estate Ashley Futris [email protected] Clearview International Sanderson Farms, Inc. Director, Sports & Special Events Chris Davis CHAIR Domtar (254) 757-5605 Sports & Special Events Coordinator Michael Reitmeier, Jaynes, Reitmeier, Scott & White Health Plan [email protected] (254) 757-5604 DuPuy Oxygen & Supply Co. Scott & White Healthcare Boyd & Therrell, P.C. Christie Harper [email protected] GENCO Federal Credit Union Spenco Medical Corporation Director of Membership & Investor Relations Debbie McCutchen CHAIR-ELECT Home State Insurance Group Stanley Strum (254) 757-5617 Economic Development Coordinator Glenn A. Robinson Jaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd & Therrell, P.C. Sturdisteel [email protected] (254) 757-5636 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest Mars Chocolate North America Texas First State Bank Keith Kusler [email protected] Sheehy, Lovelace & Mayfield, P.C. Art Director Kat Nelson VICE CHAIR/TREASURER Texas State Technical College Waco (254) 757-5616 Public Relations Specialist Stableride Manufacturing Company Tractor Supply Co. Distribution Center [email protected] (254) 757-5600 Tate Christensen, Barsh Company Tejas Logistics System Triliji Group Julina Macy [email protected] MICHAEL REITMEIER VICE CHAIR Waco Tribune-Herald TWC Business Class Director of Communications Christy Sanders Walker Partners TXU Energy/Luminant (254) 757-5603 Organizational Development Coordinator Mark Reynolds, Extraco Banks [email protected] (254) 757-5611 Vogel Financial Group PAST CHAIR WacoChamber.com • (254) 757-5600 Rachel Martinez [email protected] Waco Coca-Cola Bottling Company Director of Community Development, Debbie Sherman Ed Page, H-E-B Waco Independent School District Leadership and Education Office Assistant 1220 Box P.O. Waco Jewelers (254) 757-5633 (254) 757-5608 PRESIDENT / CEO [email protected] [email protected] Matt Meadors, Greater Waco Chamber TX Waco, 76703-1220 Goals for ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ONE CHAMBER. GREATER WACO RESPONSIBLE FOR— RESPONSIBLE FOR— RESPONSIBLE FOR— • GROW WACO • Resource Development & Strategy Implementation • Major Marketing Initiatives • Membership recruitment and retention • Finance and building operations • Talent and workforce development • Leadership Waco • Regional Initiative • Product Development • Chamber brand and communications • Resource development • Public policy, transportation and infrastructure • Young professionals ONE MISSION. • DEVELOP THE WORKFORCE • Business Recruitment • Urban and Riverfront • Sports, signature and member events • Member engagement • Leadership in Education and Development • Strategic partnerships • CHANGE PERCEPTIONS • Business Retention and Expansion Development ACTION ITEMS— ACTION ITEMS— • High Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation • REVITALIZE STRATEGIC COMMUNITY AREAS • Present the First National Bank of Central Texas Sports Luncheon series; • Collaborate with employers, colleges and job training entities to identify and ACTION ITEMS— • Produce Starburst Junior Golf Tournament and TriWaco triathlon; address current and future requirements for talent; • BUILD A CULTURE OF IMPLEMENTATION • Engage and develop investors and connect Economic Development partners to advise • Sponsor the Allen Samuels Chamber Golf Classic; • Prepare and engage a new generation of leaders through Leadership Waco, ONE PLAN. the implementation of Next Level Strategy goals; • Promote Waco as sports center by assisting with the U.I.L Playoffs; Teen Leadership Waco, Young Professionals and Collegiate Forum; Focus Areas of • Build Greater Waco economic development capacity through increased collaboration • Stage the Equipment Depot MidTex Farm and Ranch Show; • Grow and strengthen the LEAD mentoring program to impact more high school among and creation of resources to support economic development in McLennan • Market the Chamber as region’s leading economic and community students; MISSION: County communities; development organization; • Retain more college graduates in the Greater Waco workforce; To envision, prepare and market NEXT LEVEL STRATEGY • Create collaboratives that attracts increased economic activity and advances Central • Use websites and eNewsletter to inform members and promote attendance • Influence public policy and legislation through policy positions, community DEVELOP GREATER DOWNTOWN AND THE BRAZOS RIVERFRONT Texas as next major region in the Texas Triangle; at events; and membership engagement and regional relationship efforts; Greater Waco for the businesses • Attract five new companies and five expansions, announcing 500 jobs, $80 million in • Publish Waco Community and Referral Guide; • Raise community expectations through Leadership InterCity Visits and Be a champion for implementing Greater Downtown Plan capital investment and 500,000 square feet of real estate activity; • Produce quarterly magazine, website and eNewsletter to inform members of Great Cities programs and as an advocate for urban design and sustainability; and jobs of the future and an Find businesses and investors for 5+ new projects • Generate relationships with target industries and consultants through 50 outbound the Chamber work and opportunities to get connected; • Support the arts and build case for a cultural district; marketing events; • Host Business After Hours, SchmoozaPalooza Business Expo and networking • Partner with Education Alliance and others to increase graduation rates in outstanding quality of life. Advocate for 21st Century transit and high-speed rail • Identify and respond to opportunities to attract high-wage employers by generating events, annual banquet, Mid-year Membership Luncheon and other networking public schools; Advance parks, urban strategies and green initiatives 155 leads, developing 120 proposals and 50 inbound site visits to Greater Waco; events; • Support education and workforce development initiatives such as Career and • Market to and engage local target industries through alliances focused on talent • Recognize innovative and creative businesses through the Business Innovator Awards Technical education, mentoring and internships programs to serve targeted Develop cultural arts center and incubator development in aviation, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and supply chain; recognition banquet; industries; and We will be the most LIVABLE AND ECONOMICALLY VIBRANT • Act on opportunities and address challenges identified thru 100+ annual Business • Raise program funding through Total Resource and Momentum campaigns; and • Priorities in 2014 are Talent Development, Education and Workforce, mid-market region in Texas. POSITION AND MARKET OUR REGION TO COMPETE FOR DEVELOPMENT, • Engage and recognize Board of Advisors and Momentum investors for their Public Policy relationships JOBS AND INVESTMENT Retention and Expansion visits and six corporate headquarter visits; • Create sensible, sustainable urban development opportunities in Greater Downtown; leadership and financial support; and We will EDUCATE, ATTRACT AND RETAIN THE WORKFORCE Focus on target clusters and high wage jobs • Create opportunities for Greater Downtown business owners and promote downtown • Promote membership benefits, committee involvement and membership STAFF Ken Hampton, Senior Vice President discount program. businesses and institutions needed to succeed. Participate in development of research park and mega-site business activity; J.D. Windham, Jr, Director of Community Development, Talent and • Advocate for quality place-making iniaitives including investment in attractive, Build demand for development of Class A buildings Workforce Development We will develop creative and results-oriented accomodating public spaces and facilities, cultural assets and financial tools to attract STAFF Linda Beasley, Executive Vice President Rachel Martinez, Director of Community Development, Leadership Increase incentives and capital available for projects private development; Amber Greenwood, Vice President, Resource Development and Education PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS to be competitive. • Facilitate the Waco-McLennan County Economic Development Corporation and Foreign Ashley Futris, Director of Sports and Special Events Use technology to market to our primary audiences Trade Zone and secure long-term funding solution for economic development Christie Harper, Director of Membership & Investor Relations We will MARKET GREATER WACO to attract talent, incentives; Julina Macy, Director of Communications growing companies and investment. BECOME A MAGNET FOR TALENT • Manage, market and develop strategic assets through the Waco Industrial Foundation; Jean Lathern, Office Manager Promote Greater Waco for young professionals and young families • Work with Baylor, BRIC and entrepreneurs to grow globally-impactful, scalable Keith Kusler, Art Director COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Staff Represents Chamber on Boards and Committees innovations and companies; We will be a MODEL FOR SUSTAINABILITY Provide access to entrepreneurial infrastructure Chris Davis, Sports and Special Events Coordinator, A.J. Moore Advisory Board (Ken Hampton) Leadership Forum (Matt Meadors) —economy, ecology and equity. • Craft target industry and regional brand marketing message to promote through Christy Sanders, Organizational Development Coordinator ALCOA Community Advisory Board North Waco Planning Group Utilize alumni networks to attract and retain graduates Chamber publications, Greater Waco events, internal stakeholders and public relations Kat Nelson, Public Relations Specialist (Chris McGowan) (Chris McGowan) campaign; and Engage Young Professionals Network to affect positive change Debbie Sherman, Office Assistant Communities in Schools Board/ Poverty Solutions Environmental Task • Maintain a comprehensive market research program for Greater Waco region. Treasurer (Linda Beasley) Force (Chris McGowan) Advocate for graduation, college and training Community Visioning Steering Poverty Solutions Steering CONNECTIONS Committee (Ken Hampton) Providence Healthcare Network STAFF Kris Collins, Senior Vice President Downtown Develoment Corporation Advisory Board (Ken Hampton) Chris McGowan, Director, Urban Development (Chris McGowan) Public Improvement District Advisory Seth Morris, Director of Project Management The three priority areas of the Greater ANNUAL EVENTS OTHER EVENTS Education Alliance Board and Committees (Chris McGowan) Whitney Richter, Marketing and Research Manager Annual Banquet (February) 1000 Friends of Waco (monthly) (Matt Meadors / Ken Hampton) Quinn Campus (Ken Hampton) Waco Chamber are interrelated. Debbie McCutchen, Coordinator Implementation of the Plan will Business Innovator Awards (November) Area Economic Development Greater Waco Arts Alliance Texas Economic Development Council require the collaborative work of the Economic Forecast Luncheon (Oct/Nov) Council (monthly) (Chris McGowan) U.S. Chamber Committee 100 entire staff. First Pitch Luncheon (March) Area Industry Managers (quarterly) Heart of Texas Council of Governments (Matt Meadors) Freedom Ball (November) Business After Hours (monthly) Air Quality Advisory Committee Workforce Development Board PUBLICATIONS WEBSITES Kickoff Luncheon(August) Greater Waco Arts Alliance (monthly) (Kris Collins) (Kris Collins) Economic Development Annual Report GreaterDowntownWaco.com Media Luncheon (September) Greater Waco Aviation Alliance (quarterly) Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition Waco Business League (Matt Meadors) — Attracting the businesses and Chamber eNewsletter (weekly) StarburstGolf.com Mid-Tex Farm and Ranch Show (January) Health Care Alliance (quarterly) Board (Chris McGowan) Waco Cultural Arts Fest (Ken Hampton) jobs of the future Economic Development eNewsletter TriWaco.org Mid-year Membership Luncheon (July) Hour Economy Luncheon (quarterly) Heart of Texas Urban Gardening Waco Downtown Farmers Market (quarterly) WacoAviation.com SchmoozaPalooza After Hours and Member Networking Forum Coalition Board (Chris McGowan) Alliance (Chris McGowan) Community Development Greater Waco Regional Map (biannual) WacoChamber.com Business Expo (September) Luncheon (monthly) Industrial Asset Management Council Women of Texas Leadership Summit — Making Greater Waco a magnet Hour Economy (quarterly) WacoCustomReports.com Tipoff Luncheon (October) New Member Luncheon (monthly) Lake Brazos Rotary Club Board/Sgt. at (Amber Greenwood) for talent Program of Action (annual) WacoProspector.com Total Resource Campaign (May-August) Supply Chain Alliance (quarterly) Arms/Membership Chair WISD Partners in Education/ Waco Community and Referral WacoWeDoArts.com TriWaco Triathlon (July) Technology Business Briefing(bi-monthly) (Chris McGowan) Adopt-a-School (Ken Hampton) Organization Development Guide (annual) WacoWeDoSports.com Young Professionals Networking (monthly) Leadership Plenty Institute Advisory YMCA of Central Texas (Ken Hampton) 101 S. Third St. • Waco, TX 76701 — Creating value and engaging our members Waco Chamber & Business Quarterly WacoYP.org Board (Linda Beasley)