Wichita Falls Chamber

10/19/2026

What starts in our hometowns has an impact far beyond our community.

Chambers across Texas work every day to strengthen local businesses, develop our workforce, bring leaders together, promote our communities, and tackle the priorities that matter locally.

This Texas Chamber of Commerce Week, we're proud to celebrate the work happening in hometowns across our state and the collective impact it has on Texas.

10/18/2026

Happy Birthday, Alicia!

If there’s one person who knows everyone and remembers every name, it’s Alicia!

She’s always on the go, deeply involved in our community, and constantly working to make Wichita Falls a better place. She puts so much heart into what she does, and we’re happy to celebrate her today!

And a fun fact: Alicia loves techno music! Who knew?

Wishing you the best birthday, Alicia!

10/15/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER!

Tomorrow at 9:00 a.m., Leaderfest 2026 kicks off, and we’re ready for an incredible day of learning, inspiration, and leadership! Get ready to hear from powerhouse speakers, discover fresh perspectives, connect with fellow professionals, and walk away with ideas you can put into action.

Whether you’re looking to grow as a leader, strengthen your team, or find new ways to make an impact, this is your opportunity to get inspired, think bigger, and LEAD WITH PURPOSE. We can’t wait to bring our community of leaders together!

Bring your curiosity, your energy, and an open mind! You never know which conversation, idea, or speaker might spark your next big breakthrough.

We’ve been counting down to this day, and TOMORROW IS FINALLY HERE! Let’s make it a day to remember.

We’ll see you at Leaderfest 2026!

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s i.d.e.a. WF competition! Two of the three winning businesses are Wichita Falls Chamber members!

We’re proud to see local entrepreneurs turning their ideas into reality and investing in the future of our community. With $42,000 in prizes awarded, these businesses are ready to take their next steps toward growth and success.

A big congratulations to all the winners and everyone who participated! Supporting local entrepreneurs means building a stronger business community for Wichita Falls. We can’t wait to see what comes next!

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10/14/2026

Looking for your next great opportunity?

Our "Jobs Board" is now live with more than 800 job postings!

Search local openings, upload your resume, and discover opportunities that could be the perfect fit.

Employers can also connect with talented job seekers and get their openings in front of people ready for their next career move.

Whether you're hiring or looking for a fresh start, opportunity is waiting in Wichita Falls!

10/13/2026

The countdown is almost over. Leaderfest is this Friday!

Spend the day learning from inspiring speakers, discovering new approaches to leadership, and connecting with professionals from across the community. If you’ve been thinking about attending, now is the time to make it happen!

📅 Friday, October 16 | 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
📍 Delta Hotels by Marriott

We hope to see you there!

10/09/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated Lonestar Truck Group joining the Wichita Falls Chamber and nearing its first anniversary in Wichita Falls!

Lonestar Truck Group supports the trucking industry through commercial truck and trailer sales, parts, maintenance, repairs, inspections, and roadside assistance.

The celebration continues today with their Customer Appreciation Event & Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by 2965 Central E Freeway for food, fun, and more!

Congratulations and welcome to the Chamber, Lonestar Truck Group!

Click here to watch the Ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-wDpvuUPYE

10/09/2026

For 35 years, the Wichitan of the Year award has celebrated the people who have given their time, talent, leadership and heart to making Wichita Falls a better place.

Presented by the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce, this special award honors local citizens whose extraordinary dedication, advocacy and community service have left a lasting impact on our community. And this year marks a BIG milestone: 35 years of celebrating Wichitans who make a difference.

Take a look back at the Wichitan of the Year recipients who have helped shape our community over the past 35 years and then join us November 17 at our Annual Awards Gala as we celebrate our 125th anniversary and reveal this year’s honoree!

35 years. So many incredible Wichitans. One very special honor.

1991 Ray Clymer
1992 Louis Rodriquez
1993 Roby Christie
1994 Ikard Smith
1995 Bob Priddy
1996 Ron Lane
1997 Kay Yeager
1998 Howard Farrell
1999 Berneice Leath
2000 Ron Bullock
2001 Arthur Bea Williams
2002 Ken Telg
2003 Ralph Harvey
2004 Harry Patterson
2005 Dorthy Robert-Burns
2006 Jim McCoy
2007 Phil Bolin
2007 Aurora Bolin
2008 Jan Banta
2009 John Hirschi
2010 Tommy McCulloch
2011 Reno Gustafson
2012 Bob Gunn
2012 Carol Gunn
2013 Joe Prothro
2014 Brenda Jarrett
2015 Pat Thacker
2015 Bill Thacker
2016 Warren Ayres
2017 Al Guinn
2018 Darrell Coleman
2019 Teresa Pontius Caves
2020 Glen Barham
2021 Johnelle Donnell
2022 David Wolverton
2023 Joel Jimenez
2023 Dale Nelsen
2024 Dick Bundy
2024 Carol Wagner

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