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Salute to Business 2023: Rescheduled for February 7

The Temple Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled Salute to Business 2023 for the evening of Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple, TX. A social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and a keynote speaker.

February 2023

BUSINESS LINK LUNCH

Thursday, February 9, 2023

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Sponsored by: McLane Intelligent Solutions and West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, PC

Register at templechamber.com/events

“We are happy to announce that Salute to Business 2023 will take place next Tuesday, February 7,” said Rod Henry, Temple Chamber of Commerce President, and CEO. “The many moving parts aligned for us to bring an unchanged program to the business community next week.”

Salute to Business is the annual banquet for the greater Temple business community and community leadership. It serves as the opportunity to celebrate community excellence and partnerships, growth and development, and the transformation of the greater Temple community.

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.

SALUTE TO BUSINESS

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

5:30 pm | Taste of Temple Reception

6:30 pm | Dinner & Program

*Rescheduled date

Mayborn Convention Center

3303 N. Third St. Temple, TX 76501

“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. “His 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 shared company 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,” continued Jones.

On January 30, out of concern surrounding the winter storm that came through central Texas, the Temple Chamber of Commerce postponed Salute to Business 2023, slated for the evening of Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

“Shannon Brown will bring a unique perspective to the Salute to Business … why Temple is the happening place,” expressed Henry. “He brings first-hand knowledge of the attraction of FedEx to our community, and we are pleased he is able to join us for our rescheduled event.”