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6 SHAPING POLICY FOR A COMPETITIVE REGIONAL ECONOMY
TEXAS ON THE FRONTIER OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: INNOVATION WITH RESPONSIBILITY 10
22 MCLENNAN COUNTY CONTINUES CRITICAL WATER SUPPLY PLANNING EFFORTS
26 SHAPING WACO'S FUTURE: WHY BUSINESS LEADERS ARE STEPPING INTO PUBLIC POLICY
30 A HISTORIC POLICY CHANGE FOR TEXAS' WATER FUTURE
40 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ED NEWS ECONOMY IN FOCUS
14 BUILDING PROSPERITY: HOW THE 89TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION WILL SHAPE OUR ECONOMIC FUTURE
44 CHAMBER NEWS
52 MEMBER NEWS
54 RIBBON CUTTINGS
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58 NEW MEMBERS
PROPOSITION 1 APPROVAL SECURES NEW ERA OF STABILITY FOR TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
ON THE COVER In this issue of Greater Waco Business, we take a look at the impact of public policy on economic development and their important relationship. As part of our strategic efforts, your Chamber visits Washington, D.C. each year to advocate for our business community. On the cover, you'll see a recent delegation of community leaders.
EDITORS Gabriella Colurciello Autumn Young ART DIRECTOR Keith Kusler AD SALES Gabriella Colurciello (254) 757-5618 gcolurciello@wacochamber.com
Greater Waco Business is published and distributed to Chamber members and economic development prospects. Digital copies are available online at WacoChamber.com. This publication is printed on FSC-certified paper.
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