role in addressing community needs . The program began in 1987 and many of the people who have been through the program are now serving in various leadership capacities with numerous community organizations .
special Events
The chamber hosts several large events for its members and the community throughout the year , including the Annual Community Awards Celebration , Chamber Golf Tournament , Cinco de Mayo , Fourth of July Celebration , Cleburne Community Showcase & Business Expo , and Cleburne ’ s signature event — Whistle Stop Christmas .
The chamber also has partnered with Plaza Theatre Co . the last several years to host Cleburne Shakespeare in the Park , an outdoor evening event at Winston Patrick McGregor Park . The event was canceled because of the pandemic in 2020 , but plans are in the works for this unique event to return in June 2021 .
Dragon boating , which is one of the hottest growing water sports , made its premier in Cleburne in 2017 during the Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Pat Cleburne . This year ’ s event is set for July 31 through Aug . 1 .
program highlights
The chamber has several events and programs throughout the year geared towards connecting and informing chamber members . Every other month , the chamber has a New Member Orientation ( Not Just For New Members ), which is a crash course on the many tools , services , and opportunities available through the chamber .
In 2020 , the chamber kicked off a new education opportunity called Empowering Business , held bi-monthly , with classes on marketing , finance , social media and more . Other opportunities for business leaders to connect and promote their business are at the chamber ’ s Quarterly Membership luncheons and monthly networking events called After Hours Business Social .
Tourism
Tourism , as always , remains a focus in Cleburne . Visitors are attracted to Cleburne ’ s many museums and theater productions .
The Sports Complex and The Depot bring many sporting events with families looking for fun and entertainment while visiting .
The website , visitcleburne . com , is composed of a modern design with simple to use navigation menus including a calendar of events , list of all shopping , dining and attractions in Cleburne which allows leisure travelers , meeting and events planners and travel media to find exactly what they are looking for quickly and easily .
Also , visitors can easily book their stay on visit Cleburne ’ s booking engine located on any page . The site features several stories about Cleburne , from a weekend guide to top things to do in Cleburne . Ready to explore ?
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