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Thursday, June 03, 2021Lubbock Chamber Golf Classic Scheduled for July 19
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Chamber Golf Classic held at the Rawls Golf Course on Mon., July 19, and sponsorship opportunities are still available for Chamber member businesses. The Golf Classic, presented byWest Texas Land Guys, is one of the largest non-profit golf tournaments in Lubbock, and it is a great way to market and promote your business. Contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000 to secure your sponsorship and get exposure for your business. The AM
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Tuesday, June 01, 2021Cotton Industry Seeks Volunteer Leaders (PCG)
The success of the High Plains cotton industry, like any group effort, is directly tied to the willingness of qualified individuals to volunteer to serve in various leadership positions. To identify these volunteers, the High Plains cotton industry caucuses each year with other cotton groups within Texas to identify producers interested in serving as a volunteer leader. PCG encourages all qualified individuals interested in representing the High Plains as a representative to the Cotton Board, National
Friday, May 28, 2021Lubbock Chamber Launches 401(k) Association Retirement Plan
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce today announced 401(k) Association Retirement Plan options for small businesses, in partnership with Lincoln Financial Group and Peacefield Wealth Solutions. “Under the U.S. Department of Labor Association Retirement Plan rule, our new Lubbock Chamber 401(k) plan allows multiple small employers to pool their assets,” said Dave Marcinkowski, Lubbock Chamber Chair. “This new benefit program allows the Chamber to help members set up new or convert existing
Monday, May 17, 2021Governor Abbott Announces End to Federal Pandemic-Related Unemployment Benefits
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today informed the U.S. Department of Labor that Texas will opt out of further federal unemployment compensation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, effective June 26, 2021. This includes the $300 weekly unemployment supplement from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program. “The Texas economy is booming and employers are hiring in communities throughout the state,” said Governor Abbott. “According to the Texas Workforce Commission, the number of job openings in
Monday, May 17, 2021Lubbock Chamber Applauds Governors Ruling on Unemployment Benefits
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce applauds Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement earlier today in ending the federal pandemic-related unemployment benefit, effective June 26. A recent survey conducted by the Texas Association of Business found that the federal unemployment supplement was one of the biggest barriers to filling job openings. This is why last week the Lubbock Chamber joined more than 50 other business organizations throughout the state in asking Governor Abbott and Texas
Wednesday, April 28, 2021Texas Mutual Announces RFPs for $4M in Grant Funding for Texas Nonprofits
Funding to invest in programs supporting generational learning, workforce development and safety training AUSTIN, Texas—Texas Mutual Insurance Company, the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance, today announced it is committing a total of $4 million in grant funding to organizations across Texas through two request for proposal (RFP) initiatives. Texas Mutual is focused on funding organizations in two categories—generational learning, and workforce development and safety training.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization F
WASHINGTON - SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT and open applications on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon EDT for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted. “Restaurants are the core of our neighborhoods and propel economic activity on main streets across the nation. They are among the
Thursday, March 25, 2021Kyle Jacobson Promoted to Vice President of Government Relations
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber is proud to announce the promotion of Kyle Jacobson to Vice President of Government Relations. Since 2016, Jacobson has worked with officials in all levels of government on behalf of the Lubbock business community. In his new role, Jacobson will continue to advocate on behalf of business to help shape Lubbock and the surrounding area’s health care, education, agriculture, and transportation infrastructure now and for the future. He will also coordinate the upcoming
Tuesday, March 02, 2021Governor Abbott Lifts Mask Mandate, Opens Texas 100 Percent
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order (GA-34) lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing capacity of all businesses and facilities in the state to 100 percent. The Governor made the announcement at Montelongo's Mexican Restaurant in Lubbock in an address to the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. (watch the video here) "With the medical advancements of vaccines and antibody therapeutic drugs, Texas now has the tools to protect Texans from the virus,” said Governor Abbott. "We must now do
Wednesday, February 10, 2021Lubbock Launches City-wide Branding Campaign
LUBBOCK, Texas – A City-wide Branding Campaign, coordinated by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, was announced earlier today. The purpose of the campaign is to celebrate Lubbock’s previous success and future growth opportunities. “It is a pleasure to join the Chamber of Commerce to announce the City-wide Branding Campaign, Lubbock is a great place to live, work, and play,” said Mayor Dan Pope. “Lubbock has a great story to tell - and it is important we tell it. This rebranding effort will help us better
Friday, January 29, 2021Lubbock Chamber President/CEO Eddie McBride Announces Retirement
LUBBOCK, Texas – Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Chair Dave Marcinkowski announced on January 28, the pending retirement of President and CEO Eddie McBride. He will conclude an outstanding 23-year tenure on January 31, 2022.McBride has been the President and CEO since 1999. He joined the Chamber after serving as the first Executive Director of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority overseeing the redevelopment activities at the closed Reese Air Force Base.As president, McBride has been intimately involved in
Wednesday, January 20, 2021Lubbock Chamber Announces Nine-Day Greece Getaway
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has announced a nine-day Greece trip scheduled to depart on Nov. 6, 2021. Chamber members and their family and friends are invited on this once in a lifetime experience. The Peloponnese is home to an extraordinary collection of archeological sites as well as stunning mountainous scenery and charming villages where a traditional way of life has remained unchanged for centuries. On this splendid cultural journey, trace 5,000 years of Greek history while
Thursday, January 14, 2021Diverse Coalition Urges Congress to Rebuild America’s Crumbling Infrastructure
U.S. Chamber and BPC Launch “Build by the Fourth of July” Campaign WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) along with more than 140 national and local organizations today launched the “Build by the Fourth of July” campaign, urging newly elected and reelected members of Congress to enact a fiscally and environmentally responsible infrastructure package by the Fourth of July 2021. This coalition brings together a diverse group of organizations including the
Wednesday, January 13, 2021Lubbock Chamber Announces 2021 Board of Directors
LUBBOCK, Texas – Dave Marcinkowski, Madera Residential, to lead the 2021 Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Marcinkowski champions the Madera Residential values of Christ, community, and constant improvement. As the managing partner, Marcinkowski is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business. He also acts as the chief Visioneer for an organization bent on tech innovation, progressive thinking, and transforming the resident experience. After completing his education at Albion
Tuesday, October 06, 20202021 Leadership Lubbock Class Announced
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the 2021 Leadership Lubbock class. The new class will meet in January with a full-day orientation. Since its inception in 1975, more than 1,800 men and women have participated in Leadership Lubbock, with the majority of those graduates currently residing in the Lubbock area. This program provides outstanding learning opportunities in an atmosphere that stimulates participants to work together, utilizing both innovative and proven
Wednesday, December 20, 2017Tax Cuts and Jobs Act - Final Bill
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has long advocated for comprehensive tax reform, and last month signed a nationwide letter to Congress along with almost 300 other state and local chambers of commerce urging comprehensive reform. It has been 31 years since Congress last passed a major overhaul of the tax code and this final bill took a major compromise from both houses of Congress. In recent years, the Chamber advocated and settled for piecemeal fixes or tweaks, such as the Section 179
Thursday, October 12, 2017Chamber Applauds President’s Executive Order for More Affordability and Flexibility for Job Creators
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce applauds President Donald Trump’s action today issuing an Executive Order that could potentially allow more affordability and flexibility for job creators who offer health insurance to their employees. We are especially encouraged that the Order centers on allowing small businesses to band together and pool their purchasing power, much like the award-winning Lubbock Chamber Employer Health Plan established in 2006 that the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has employed for its
Thursday, August 31, 2017Lubbock Chamber Board Passes Unanimous Support for City Public Safety Improvements Project
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors today (Thursday, August 31) unanimously voted to support the recently proposed City of Lubbock Public Safety Improvements Project. In late July and early August, the Public Safety Improvements Project findings of the City of Lubbock Facilities Committee were presented to the City Council. The proposed improvements include three police substations in north, east and south Lubbock, a new downtown police headquarters, a municipal court building and a police
Wednesday, May 24, 2017Chamber Expresses Concerns for Proposed Cuts to Ag in President’s Budget
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce sent letters to Capitol Hill to express its concerns about cuts to agriculture in President Trump’s FY2018 Budget Proposal. “These cuts would be detrimental to the thousands of family farmers in the Lubbock area,” said Eddie McBride, Chamber President/CEO. “The Chamber is well aware of the economic challenges agriculture and allied industries in this area face, which will soon translate to challenges for the many and diverse job creators the Chamber represents as well as
Wednesday, April 26, 2017Chamber Cheers Regulatory Accountability Act Introduced in U.S. Senate
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is cheering the Regulatory Accountability Act (RAA) that was introduced in the U.S. Senate with bipartisan support from Senators Rob Portman (OH) and Heidi Heitkamp (ND). The introduction of the RAA is a huge step forward in making regulatory reform a reality in the 115th Congress. “The business community asked the U.S. Senate in February to take action to make regulatory reform a reality and they did just that today,” said Diannah Tatum, Lubbock Chamber
Wednesday, November 23, 2016Federal District Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Blocking U.S. DOL New Overtime Regulation Nationwide
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce releases statement from Chairwoman Beth Bridges on the preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime regulation nationwide. Beth Bridges, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman: In a significant victory for job creators and employee flexibility and opportunity, U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant issued a preliminary injunction on November 22 to block the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing costly and overreaching changes to
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