by Henry Florsheim | Mar 28, 2019 | Chamber Chatter
Building Blocks We spend quite a bit of time talking about our biggest challenge – growing the talent pool. Much of our new strategy focuses on increasing the number of available workers in Wichita Falls, both by developing new pathways into the workforce and by... 
by Henry Florsheim | Mar 20, 2019 | Chamber Chatter
If Sheppard Air Force Base had an immediate family, it would be the Air Education & Training Command. Headquartered in San Antonio, AETC’s mission is to recruit, train and educate Airmen to deliver airpower for America. It consists of approximately 20 Air Force... 
by Henry Florsheim | Mar 13, 2019 | Chamber Chatter
Data. It’s everywhere As a businessperson, you have access to more data today than ever before, most likely more than you know what to do with. The same goes for site selectors and corporate real estate people looking for new locations for a business. And for them,... 
by Henry Florsheim | Feb 27, 2019 | Chamber Chatter
Amazon is without a doubt the biggest economic development story of the decade. So, it’s an even bigger story when you hear that they changed their mind. After facing a fierce backlash from elected officials, union leaders and activists in New York about the huge... 
by Henry Florsheim | Feb 14, 2019 | Annual Meeting, Chamber Chatter
On Tuesday night, we held our Annual Meeting. It was a great celebration of 2018 and a big welcome to our new leadership. Scott Poenitzsch took the reins as Chairman of the Board from Ripley Tate, and we reminisced over several key moments from last year, including...