 On Tuesday, January 24, the Governor officially announced the Small Business Summit locations for 2023. The Small Business Summits are an opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs to listen and learn from subject-matter experts and gain actionable advice regarding starting, growing, and sustaining a business.
The Temple Chamber of Commerce is excited to share that Temple was chosen as a location for one of the fifteen events. Additionally, Temple has the honor of kicking off the 2023 Summit Series during Small Business Week in May 2023. The Temple Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Office of Small Business Assistance to coordinate and host the event in Temple and look forward to sharing more information about the Summit as it develops. More information about the 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summits, as well as additional events and webinars can be found at https://gov.texas.gov/business/events.
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The Temple Chamber is excited to welcome Katrina Owens to their team as the Director of Signature Initiatives. She is responsible for leading, coordinating, and enhancing event strategy and execution for all Chamber events. She will also focus on developing and implementing initiatives with the leadership of the Chamber to fulfill the organization's mission to advocate for the community by preserving, protecting, and promoting a business-friendly environment. “I am thrilled that Katrina has come on board with the Temple Chamber as our new Director of Signature Initiatives,” noted Rod Henry, Temple Chamber President, and CEO. “Katrina brings to the Temple Chamber team a high level of energy and creativity that will blend in well with the Chamber’s 2023 Vision. She comes to us with an impeccable background, one that grabbed our attention from the moment she walked into the office.” Katrina joins us from Houston, Texas where she worked as Vice President of Marketing for Energy Capital Credit Union. But she’s no stranger to Central Texas. Katrina is a graduate of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor where she wrote for The Bells, represented the UMHB Speech Team, and placed second runner-up in the Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor Pageant (2007). After graduation she pursued her career in public relations and marketing in New York, Houston, and in Mexico. She said, “I am delighted to join this team of talented and committed people. I appreciate the role of chambers of commerce in communities and I value being part of an organization that is a reliable resource for local business owners who are the life-source of our city.”  Katrina Owens, Director of Signature Initiatives The Temple Chamber of Commerce will host Salute to Business 2023 on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. The event will be held at the Mayborn Convention Center with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. followed with dinner and a keynote speaker. Salute to Business in an annual banquet for the greater Temple area business community and community leadership. The keynote speaker is Shannon A. Brown, recently retired Senior Vice President of Eastern Division U.S. Operations and Chief HR/Diversity Officer, FedEx Express. “We are fortunate to have Shannon Brown share his experience and wisdom at our annual Salute to Business,” noted Robert Jones, President of the Greater Temple Area Market for Cadence Bank and 2023 Chair of the Temple Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “Shannon's move through FedEx from a package handler to the Senior Vice President of Eastern U.S. Operations gives him a great insight into workplace culture, trends, and best practices.” Currently residing in Memphis, TN, Shannon Brown began his career at FedEx in 1978 as a package handler. He retired in November 2022 as the Senior Vice President of Eastern Division U.S. Operations and Chief HR/Diversity Officer at FedEx Express. Brown embodied the company's shared commitment "to make every FedEx experience outstanding”, and through his leadership established a workforce dedicated to delivering the best customer service. “While his experience and work history are impressive, you will find that Shannon is a humble, gracious, and sincere leader as well,” continued Jones. The annual banquet also serves as the opportunity to gather to celebrate community excellence and partnerships, growth and development, and the transformation of the greater Temple area. “Shannon Brown will bring a unique perspective to Salute to Business … why Temple is the happening place,” said Rod Henry, Temple Chamber President and CEO. “He brings first-hand knowledge of the attraction of FedEx to our community.” For information or to register for the event, visit https://bit.ly/SaluteToBusiness23, or contact the Temple Chamber of Commerce at (254) 773-2105.  Senior Vice President of Eastern Division U.S. Operations and Chief HR/Diversity Officer, FedEx Express |
