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Tuesday, July 14, 2020LPD Detective receives 2020 Cherish the Children Award
Lubbock, TX - The South Plains Coalition for Child Abuse Prevention, Lubbock Area United Way, and the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce presented the annual Cherish the Children award today to Lubbock Police Department Detective Kyle Purdue. This award is presented annually by the South Plains Coalition for Child Abuse Prevention (SPCCAP) as a part of the Go Blue Lubbock campaign in recognition of local individuals in the community who go above and beyond in their work and advocacy to prevent child abuse and
Thursday, July 09, 2020Lubbock Chamber Partners with 100 Black Men of West Texas to Support Area Law Enforcement
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber and 100 Black Men of West Texas are partnering to show unity and spirit of community in support of area law enforcement. The two organizations are collaborating to create signs for community members to place in their yards to show support. Eddie McBride, President and CEO of the Chamber and Reggie Dial, President, 100 Black Men of West Texas, issued this joint statement: “Together, we support a community that thrives, a place where there is opportunity, equality,
Thursday, July 02, 2020Lubbock Chamber Partners with City of Lubbock to Provide Face Masks for the Business Community
UPDATE: The Chamber received 40K additional masks and as of July 7 handed out ALL 120K available masks to the business community. LUBBOCK, Texas – Today, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announced it is partnering with the City of Lubbock to provide medical-grade masks for any business within Lubbock’s city limits. “We are excited about this partnership and appreciate the support of the City of Lubbock. We ask that businesses use these masks for their employees and offer to their customers as well as they
Thursday, June 25, 2020Unite Private Networks Announces Lubbock, Texas Network Expansion
Business community will now have broader access to diverse fiber-optic network Lubbock, TX (June 24, 2020) – Unite Private Networks (UPN), a leading provider of high-capacity, fiber-based communication networks is pleased to announce a network expansion in Lubbock, Texas. The expansion will bring over 25 miles of new fiber-optic infrastructure throughout Lubbock, TX, adding to the already established 75-mile network. Business customers will now have expanded access to dark fiber or dedicated lit services
Wednesday, June 17, 2020Lubbock Chamber Joins National Initiative to Address Inequality of Opportunity
LUBBOCK, Texas – Today, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announced it is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a national initiative to address inequality of opportunity. The Lubbock Chamber will join the U.S. Chamber’s national townhall event on June 25 where business and community leaders will discuss concrete actions that can be taken by government and the private sector to address inequality through education, employment, entrepreneurship, and criminal justice reform. As a partner on this
Wednesday, June 10, 2020Lubbock Chamber Releases Reopening Resource Guide for Business
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce published a “Lubbock is Open for Business” guide for reopening businesses safely in Lubbock along with workplace safety, cleaning, and PPE resources. The guide, sponsored by Lubbock National Bank, provides specific measures for business categories to aid in a safe, thoughtful reopening. The specific recommendations in each category support the overall goal of opening businesses in a way that protects employees and customers from exposure to COVID-19 and
Friday, June 05, 2020Covenant Health Launches Community Give Back Program
release courtesy of Covenant Health Covenant Health, along with support from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, has launched the Community Give Back Program. The Covenant Health Community Give Back Program is dedicated to providing support to local businesses through both health and safety measures, as well as financial stimulation. Covenant Health has a surplus of personal protective equipment through an abundance of donations from our community. At this time, we have reestablished our supply lines,
Monday, June 01, 2020The Cotton Industry Seeks Volunteer Leaders
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
Tuesday, April 21, 2020Lubbock Chamber and Community Partners Launch InThisTogetherLBK.com
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber today announced the launch of InThisTogetherLBK.com; a central point online with resources and information for workers displaced by COVID-19 circumstances as well as small business recovery resources. Coordinated by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, the site is a partnership between the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas Tech University Hub City Small Business Triage, the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and Workforce Solutions South Plains. “I want to thank
Monday, April 13, 2020My Place Hotels Launches ‘Help Our Heroes’ Initiative Across the United States
ABERDEEN, SD (April 13, 2020) In continuance of the brand’s efforts to support the first responders, medical personnel, and essential workers of our communities during these unprecedented times, My Place Hotels of America is proud to announce the launch of the brand’s “Help Our Heroes” initiative, a campaign dedicated to providing financial support for first responders across America. Between now and May 31st, guests can help support first responders across America by using promo code Help Our Heroes to
Wednesday, March 25, 2020Lubbock Chamber Launches LBK Local Challenge
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announced today the launch of its LBK Local Challenge campaign. The campaign encourages participation on social media from individuals and businesses alike to support staying, shopping and spending locally while practicing social distancing. LBK Local Challenge Rules: Post a photo to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter showing how you support local small business and tag three friends to do the same.Use the verbiage “I support (name of business)” and the
Thursday, January 16, 2020Lubbock Chamber Announces 2020 Board Administration and Directors
LUBBOCK, Texas – Gabe Vitela, One Guy from Italy – 50th St., to lead the 2020 Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Vitela was born and raised in Lubbock and attributes his positive attitude, determination, and strong work ethic to his parents. He has been involved in the Lubbock area business community since 1996. He first started his career in the restaurant industry as a busboy and server, working his way up from lead bartender, to corporate trainer, and then up to management. In 2007, he
Friday, November 08, 2019Lubbock Chamber Again Accredited at Highest 5-Star Level
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announced today that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Lubbock Chamber with the Five-Star Accredited designation, the highest such designation in the Chamber industry. “Each day, our Chamber works hard to put the American dream within reach of hardworking Lubbock business owners. The U.S. Chamber Accreditation designation tells chamber members and the Lubbock business community that we have effective programs, sound finances and we are strong
Monday, October 07, 2019Sail the South of France with the Lubbock Chamber
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announced today that it will be embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime scenic sail through the South of France during an exclusive 10-day cruise available to Chamber members and their family and friends. Participants will get to experience the beautiful sights of the Rhône and Saône rivers while aboard the brand-new Amadeus Provence, set to depart from Lyon on October 13, 2020. Over the next 10 days, travelers will experience first-hand the fascinating history
Thursday, October 03, 2019Congratulations to the 2020 Leadership Lubbock Class
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the 2020 Leadership Lubbock class. The new class will meet in January with a full-day orientation. The Leadership Lubbock program, established in 1975, has graduated over 1,800 men and women 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 tools to
Wednesday, December 12, 2018Lubbock Chamber Applauds 2018 Farm Bill Passage
LUBBOCK, Texas – Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Chairman Cory Powell responds in a statement below regarding the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Cory Powell, Lubbock Chamber Chairman: The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce applauds the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate for passing the 2018 Farm Bill, formally titled the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. The Chamber appreciates House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway, Congressman Jodey Arrington, Senator John Cornyn and Senator Ted Cruz for
Tuesday, November 13, 2018Chamber Cheers Victory for Small Business and First Amendment Rights
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce final victory for small business and the First Amendment of the Constitution in its landmark case against changes to the United States Department of Labor’s (USDOL) “Persuader Rule.” In 2016, the United States District Court in Lubbock granted summary judgment and a nationwide permanent injunction against the Obama Administration’s “Persuader Rule” Department of Labor promulgated regulations, calling it “defective to its core.” On
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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