January Business After Hours at Crawford-Bowers Funeral HomeOur first Business After Hours of 2026 is here, and we're gathering at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home for an evening of connection, conversation, and community.
This casual after-work event is a great opportunity to unwind, meet fellow Chamber members, and grow your network in a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy light refreshments, learn about the services Crawford-Bowers provides, and make new professional connections to start your year strong.
Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home
January 8 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMWe’re excited to launch a new year of networking and growth come join us and help set the tone for an amazing 2026
January Coffee Connection at Big Hoss BBQKick off 2026 with great conversations, warm connections, and the smell of fresh coffee at our first Coffee Connection of the year!
Join us at Big Hoss BBQ for a relaxed morning of networking with fellow business owners, professionals, and community members. This is the perfect way to start the new year building relationships, sharing ideas, and strengthening our local business community.
Big Hoss BBQ January 13th | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AMWhether you're a longtime member or brand new to the Chamber, we’d love to see you there. Bring your business cards and your goals for the year we’re excited to start 2026 with YOU!
🎖️ Veteran Benefits and Beyond – Don’t Miss This! 🎖️
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: 708 E Elms Rd, Killeen, TX
Join us for an exclusive event designed for veterans and active-duty service members to help you Understand. Access. Maximize! your benefits.
✅ Expert-led sessions on:
- VA Disability & Medical Exams
- VA Home Loan Programs
- VGLI / Life Insurance
- Home Health Care
- Financial Wellness & Planning
- Real Estate
- Trusts vs Wills
Meet Our Presenters:
- Lynda Nash – Founder & CEO of VCI, US Army Retired Veteran, Retired VA VSR
- Maraea Corona – Mortgage Loan Originator, Motto Mortgage, US Army Retired Veteran
- Kimberly Matthews – Realtor & Financial Strategist, Keystone Legacy
- David Mitchell – Financial Associate, Thrivent
- Lincoln Youree – Central and South Texas Area Director, Heroes Home Care
- Dominic Vo – Realtor, Vo Realty Group
Special Feature:
Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exam Do’s and Don’ts with guest Yohannis Moore, APNN FNP-C & C&P Examiner.
🍴 Lunch Provided | Active Duty Welcome | RSVP Encouraged
📧 Email: veteranalicsmc@gmail.com
📞 Call: (254) 220-9690
Take control of your benefits and plan for the future!
Innovative ways to activate “Give Now, Give Later, and Give & Receive” for long-term growth
🚀 Ready to rethink nonprofit fundraising?
Discover three creative donor pathways—Give Now, Give Later, and Give & Receive—that go beyond the usual check-writing.
Join us for Outside-the-Box Giving: The Donor Pathways Playbook and learn how to turn assets, legacy plans, and income gifts into lasting support for your mission.
💡 Perfect for nonprofit executives who want to innovate and grow their endowment.
📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026. 11:30-1pm
📍 Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce
No products will be sold
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