Lead Explosion Networking Signature Event

The 15th Annual Lead Explosion will take place on AUGUST 26 2025 at DiamondBack’s and is a joint event hosted by the Greater Hewitt Chamber and Women of Waco networking organization which consists of both individual and group networking. YES, men are encouraged to register!

The evening kicks off with cocktails, followed by structured networking that enables attendees to reach a large group of local business leaders all at once.

The registration is limited to 3 per category and 1 per business (only 3 banks, 3 realtors, etc…)

Sponsorships are industry exclusive and available to GHCOC and Women of Waco members only.

MEMBER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE!

 MEMBER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE!

PRESENTING $650

Business will be recognized as “event presented by” your business

  • Place items on attendee tables
  • Includes attendee representative dinner + 1 drink, 1 guest dinner and drink (1 each)
  • 1 Social Media Business Spotlight
  • 1 Radio interview on 104.9 SHOOTER-FM
  • Prominent logo recognition on: program recognition board displayed at event, electronic event promotions and e-blasts
  • Marketing table at entrance/prominent area to display promotional products and any activities to draw attention to your area!
  • Opportunity to be a centerpiece sponsor included.
  • Opening 2-minute sponsor spotlight

Business will be recognized as “entertainment presented by” your business

  • One dinner + 1 drink
  • Logo recognition on: electronic event promotions and e-blasts
  • Name recognition on event signage and chamber/wow website
  • Opportunity to be a centerpiece sponsor included. 
  • One-minute spotlight

Business receives:

  • One dinner + 1 drink
  • Logo recognition on: electronic event promotions and e-blasts
  • Name recognition on event signage and chamber/wow website
  • Opportunity to be a centerpiece sponsor included.
  • One-minute spotlight
  • Marketing table to display promotional products and any activities to draw attention to your area!

Business receives name recognition on:

  • Electronic event promotions and chamber/wow website
  • Sponsorship includes one attendee representative dinner/drink (1)
  • Name recognition shoutout during opening announcements
  • Signage in Bar Area and on cocktail tables
  • Event Seats (includes dinner and cocktails): The categories that are filling up will be posted here as well as on the chamber’s Facebook page!

Business receives name recognition on:

  • Electronic event promotions and chamber/wow website
  • Chance to promote your business by providing a centerpiece for one of the dinner tables.  *This is not exclusivity of items on the table, nor is it a “hosted” table.*
  • Dinner ticket must be purchased separately
  • June 2 — Early-bird registration opens for GHCOC and Women of Waco members at $65 (limited to one per business/3 per category)
  • July 1 — Member registration is $75 (limited to one per business/3 per category).
  • August 1 — Non-member registration opens, and tickets are $85 (limited to one per business/3 per category).
  • August 1 — One guest per attendee may be registered, and tickets are $40 (ineligible for business promotions)

ALL REGISTRATIONS INCLUDE DINNER AND 1 COCKTAIL TICKET!

2024 Event Schedule

4:45-5:45

Check-In, Cocktails, Announcements, Event Sponsor Table Visits & Presenting Sponsor Spotlights

5:45-6:15

Dinner with targeted referrals (businesses carefully selected based on your preferences)

6:15-7:15

Business Spotlights – event sponsors & 30 second attendee commercials & Restroom Break

7:15-7:25

Targeted appointments – set coffee/lunch appointments with top three contacts

7:25-7:30

Closing and door prizes

Questions?
Contact the GHCOC Staff at (254) 666-1200 or e-mail Misti@Hewittchamber.com.