Connect to the Community by Participating in Events

The Chamber hosts numerous events throughout the year designed to help businesses connect with one another. From the Annual Excellence Awards banquet to weekly ribbon cuttings and networking lunches, we offer a wide variety of events for members of all sizes to connect with one another.

MAJOR EVENTS

97th Annual Excellence Awards

Each year, we celebrate EXCELLENCE in our community at our Annual Excellence Awards Banquet. One of our most well-attended events, the banquet includes dinner, cocktails, and networking while we end the evening by honoring our community’s most influential difference-makers.

Sporting Clay Shoot

The Summit Shoot is a sporting clay shoot that takes place in May. The event is held at the Ellis County Sportsman’s Club and includes the sporting clay shoot, breakfast, lunch, an awards ceremony, and concludes with raffle prizes.

Gingerbread Golf Tournament

Come enjoy a day of fun in the sun at our Annual Gingerbread Golf Tournament.
This event celebrates some of our best golfers, while also letting even our non-golfers in on the games, prizes and fun!

Educational & Networking Events

Waxahachie Young Professionals Coffee & Connect

WHEN: 8:30-9:30 AM / July 2
WHERE: 412 S. Rogers St.


Start your morning with Coffee & Connection, hosted by the Waxahachie Young Professionals for individuals under 40. Enjoy fresh coffee, meaningful networking, and opportunities to connect with other young professionals in our community.

Waxahachie Chamber Member Education Series:

WHEN: 8-9am | June 24th
WHERE: Chamber of Commerce Board Room

Sponsored by EVOBRAND Concepts Join us and gain valuable insights into how the City of Waxahachie collaborates with vendors, the key steps to doing business with the City, and the laws and regulations that guide their procurement process. They will introduce you to the online e-procurement system and explain how cooperative contracts work, including how to participate and the benefits they offer. Most importantly, you’ll learn about the City of Waxahachie's commitment to open, transparent, and fair competition in every aspect of procurement. Don’t miss this opportunity to better understand how to work with the City.
Enjoy complimentary coffee and a light breakfast, free for all Partners.
Register your spot today by emailing events@waxahachiechamber.com

Non-Profit Education Series: Marketing & Social Media


WHEN: 8-9 am | May 21st
WHERE: Chamber of Commerce Board Room
More information coming soon for the next part in the series.

First Thursday Networking Lunch

WHEN: 12-1 pm | August 7
WHERE: Chamber of Commerce Board Room


These one-hour luncheons provide ample opportunity to network with fellow businessmen and women of Ellis County. Lunch is provided by a Sponsor who will also be the Spotlight Speaker.

Coffee Connections

WHEN: 8-9 AM / Sept. 16
WHERE: 411 N. Gibson


Start out your day by networking with other like-minded business professionals! Join other chamber members for a one-hour networking event with complimentary snacks and coffee. Chamber members may sign up as hosts to highlight their venue and provide food & drinks.

Chamber of Commerce and Community Events

We have a wide variety of events happening across the City of Waxahachie. Check out our full event calendar or submit your next event!