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Monday, June 13, 2022Making Connections on the Course
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is preparing to tee it up at the annual Lubbock Chamber Golf Tournament, presented by Madera Residential, on Monday, July 18 at the Rawls Course. As one of the largest non-profit golf tournaments in Lubbock, the event allows local businesses the opportunity to network while playing one of the top golf courses in the state. The Rawls Course was recently ranked the second best public-access course in Texas by Golfweek. “Madera Residential could not be more
Friday, April 01, 2022Go Blue Lubbock Campaign Kicks Off on April 5th
LUBBOCK, Texas – April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and South Plains Coalition for Child Abuse Prevention are helping bring awareness to child abuse and neglect with the 9th Annual Go Blue Lubbock campaign. Child abuse and neglect rates in Lubbock County have remained higher than the state average for over a decade with an average of three confirmed cases every day in 2021. Lubbock County’s rate of occurrence is 12.7 victims per 1,000 children compared to the
Monday, March 21, 2022Lubbock Celebrity Chef to be Featured at Uncorked
LUBBOCK, Texas – Chef Angie Ragan, contestant on the inaugural season of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef and Salt by Angie owner, will host a wine and food pairing class at the 6th Annual Uncorked wine festival on Saturday, April 2 at the American Windmill Museum.Ragan will craft four bites highlighting a different Texas staple, served with wine paired by Llano Estacado Winery Sommelier Matt Bostick. “Everything I do is extra or totally Next Level,” said Ragan. “I created these bites, knowing what a
Friday, March 04, 2022Industry Leader to Speak at Salute to Agriculture Luncheon
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will host its Salute to Ag Luncheon, presented by FiberMax-BASF, on March 22 at noon at the FiberMax Center for Discovery, 1121 Canyon Lake Drive. The event will be held on National Ag Day and celebrates the South Plains agriculture industry that according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension exceeds $6 billion in economic impact. Agriculture continues to be one of the pillars of the local and West Texas economy. Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of
Tuesday, February 15, 2022Tickets on Sale for 6th Annual Lubbock Uncorked
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has announced tickets are now on sale for its Lubbock Uncorked wine event, presented by Market Street, on Saturday, April 2 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the American Windmill Museum. A celebration of West Texas wine and grapes, Lubbock Uncorked will showcase more than 20 Texas wineries offering a large variety of wine for attendees to taste and enjoy. Wine is also available to purchase by the bottle to take home. Winemakers from throughout the state will be on
Wednesday, February 02, 2022Chamber to Recognize Elected Officials at Legislative Appreciation Luncheon
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will celebrate local members of the Texas Legislature at the annual Legislative Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, February 22 at 11:30 a.m. at the CenterPointe Event Center, 4925 Marsha Sharp Freeway. The luncheon, presented by StarCare Specialty Health System, will recap the efforts during the 87th regular session and the three special sessions in 2021 of our featured guests Texas Senator Charles Perry, Texas House District 83 Representative Dustin
Wednesday, December 08, 2021Texas Mutual Awards the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Foundation $100,000
On Monday, December 6, Texas Mutual Insurance Company announced the recipients in the second round of its 2021 request for proposal initiative. The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Lubbock Economic Development Alliance were awarded $100,000 to continue strengthening, promoting, and serving the business community through events, leadership, and education programs. “We are inspired by the dedication these nonprofits have shown in the face of immense challenges over the last year and a half,”
Friday, November 19, 2021Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Announces Speaker and 2021 Annual Award Winners
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announced Melynn Sight, President of nSight Marketing and one of the nation’s leading experts on how organizations drive value, as the keynote speaker for its Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on Thurs., Dec. 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. She is the author of the book “Breakthrough Value”, which puts organizations on the road to discover and communicate their unique value. Sight wraps brains, hearts, guts, and energy into assessing
Wednesday, November 10, 2021Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Announces Top 20 Under 40 Award Honorees
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals of Lubbock are excited to announce this year’s Top 20 Under 40 award recipients. The following will be honored at a banquet on Wed., Nov. 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center.Daniel Albus, ParkhillLindsey Bartley, The Lindsey Bartley Team at Taylor Reid RealtyKristin Bingham, South Plains CollegeMeagan Bratton, South Plains Food BankJessie Cayton, Lubbock ISDSonya Garcia, Peoples BankJera Gentry, UMC Health
Thursday, October 14, 2021Lubbock Chamber Announces 2021 Hub City BBQ Cookoff Award Winners
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Hub City BBQ Cookoff, presented by West Texas Land Guys, recognized local businesses for the best BBQ in the Hub City today. There were 74 teams that competed in six food categories which included: Bloody Mary, Beans, Ribs, Brisket, Dessert and a mystery item, sweet potatoes. The annual event is held at the South Plains Fairgrounds. After the competition concludes and awards are announced, nearly 4,000 people attend the event to sample BBQ from
Wednesday, September 08, 2021Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Board Names Kay McDowell as CEO
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce (LCC) Board of Directors announced Kay McDowell as the next President and CEO succeeding Eddie McBride who is retiring after leading the Chamber since 1999. McDowell will be responsible for leading a diverse team of volunteer business leaders and professional staff to fulfill the Chamber’s mission to strengthen, promote, and serve the Lubbock business community. McDowell comes to the Chamber with more than 25 years of experience in consumer marketing,
