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The best view comes after the hardest climb

May 4, 2020Doug Peters, President and CEO of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce

I wrote that headline, but it’s stolen. You probably know I’m a fan of quotes – especially when they’re inspiring. … Read More >

Well, you have to eat, don’t you?

February 7, 2020Doug Peters, President and CEO of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce

You’ve heard the saying that two things in life are certain: death and taxes. While true, there are actually two … Read More >

Plans and Projects

January 27, 2020Doug Peters, President and CEO of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce

Ever heard of Leo Tolstoy? He’s the Russian guy who wrote the great novel War and Peace (among others), first published … Read More >

A $ billion-plus and counting

December 9, 2019Doug Peters, President and CEO of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce

A billion is a big number. And that number plus some, in U.S. dollars, is massive as it relates to … Read More >

A message to current leaders:

October 21, 2019Megan Dobbs; Community Foundation of Abilene 2019 Leadership Summit Chair

To build a sturdy structure that can stand for generations, the integrity of the building materials is critical.  I’m no … Read More >

Beating the Odds

August 16, 2019Doug Peters, President and CEO of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce

Have you ever heard of a guy named Lawrence Bossidy? I bet few have. Lawrence is an author who also … Read More >