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The Abilene Chamber cares about your health and the health of your business. In order to provide the business community with the best information surrounding COVID-19, we’ve compiled a website with information that may assist you, your business and your employees.

 

 

Visit Abilene

In 2019, Abilene’s Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted 371 meetings and 381 groups bringing a $35,379,480 direct impact to the Abilene economy. Find out today what all the fuss is about by planning your next trip to Abilene!


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Develop Abilene

Wide open opportunities with a cost of living 16.3 percent lower than the U.S. average. There’s more than one reason why you should develop your business in Abilene.

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Arts In Abilene

The arts are alive and well in Abilene! Don’t believe us? In 2019, 5,219 attended the highly anticipated Children’s Art and Literacy Fesitval. Find out what makes Abilene the Storybook Capital of America.

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Down Town ABI

Downtown Abilene – it’s everyone’s neighborhood! With a projected 750 jobs, a new Downtown Hotel will provide for the area. There’s more than one reason why you should invest your time into checking out what #DowntownABI has to offer.

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Chamber News

Keeping our members and the Abilene community up-to-date on the latest news from the Chamber and the business community.

Daily Business Brief Week of Oct. 27-30

October 27, 2020

Link to this week’s daily updates for the business community. Oct 27, 2020 | Daily Business Brief | Legislative Agenda …

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Attracting, Retaining and Engaging

October 26, 2020Doug Peters, President & CEO of the Abilene Chamber

We’ve surveyed our members a lot this year. From the beginning of COVID-19, through the shelter in place (seems like …

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Clavel Corporation

October 23, 2020

Clavel Corporation: Clavel Corporation is a cosmetic manufacturer of quality health and beauty products that relieve body aches and nourish …

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Business Mercado

December 5, 2020

Hosted by the Abilene Hispanic Business Council, Business Mercado (Market) is and annual showcase of business products and services with the intent of building the bridge with the Hispanic consumer. Open to all businesses interested in connecting with the Hispanic market, this high energy, family friendly event spotlights the Hispanic culture in Abilene with mariachis, ballet folklorico and other family fun activities throughout the day. Business Mercado leverages branding and marketing opportunities, while benefiting from business-to-business and business-to-consumer networking.
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One Million Cups

October 20, 2020

The Abilene Chamber of Commerce and McMurry University Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship are excited to bring the Abilene community - 1 Million Cups! Are you an entrepreneur? Are you searching for a way to connect with other entrepreneurs to discover solutions for your small business needs? Started by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, 1 Million Cups is a free program designed to educate, engage and inspire entrepreneurs over coffee. The event is held the last Wednesday of every month. The event in Oct. will hybrid event and will be both virtual via zoom and in person at the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.
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You want your business to thrive, and so do we.

Storybook Capital of America

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2,100
members and growing

Find out more why so many businesses are joining the Abilene Chamber family.

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Tools for Business

Looking for resources to help you grow or start your business? Check out the Chamber’s Tools for Business! The community’s one-stop shop for information on business plans, resources for growing your business, employee training, and much more.

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The Chamber is your
pro-business advocate

The Abilene Chamber is the primary voice of business in this community. We work with local, state and federal policymakers on issues that improve our region’s business environment.

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Dyess AFB is the
home of the brave

There isn’t a community in the nation that shows a higher level of support for their base than Abilene, Texas. Surely you’ve heard of the Abilene Trophy?

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Abilene Works

Find the career you deserve. Your job search begins and ends right here in Abilene. Opportunity awaits!

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Engage with us.

Support for your business is why we exist.

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Agribusiness contributes over one billion dollars to the Big Country economy annually. Find out how the Chamber is involved in supporting local agribusiness through its Agriculture Committee.

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Facilitating the advancement and participation of Hispanic businesses, the Chamber’s HBC helps promote education, training, advocacy and networking for Hispanic owned businesses.

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Business Expo – the Chamber’s annual premier opportunity for you to showcase your business. Follow the link to see why it’s a must for you and your business.

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Abilene is home to a thriving young professional community. Don’t believe us? The Chamber’s Abilene Young Professionals program boasts a membership of over 570. Find out why Abilene was ranked one of the top 15 cities where millennials are moving to.

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