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Wednesday, November 04, 2020TTU System Chancellor Tedd Mitchell to Speak on Leadership in Time of Crisis at Annual Lubbock Chamber Luncheon
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announced Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., chancellor of the Texas Tech University System as the keynote speaker for its Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on Thurs., Dec. 3 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., was named the fifth chancellor of the Texas Tech University System on Oct. 25, 2018. As chancellor, Dr. Mitchell is the chief executive officer of a $2 billion, four-university higher education enterprise consisting
Friday, October 23, 2020Lubbock Chamber Receives Additional Face Masks to Distribute Amongst Lubbock Business Community
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announced an additional supply of face masks available for any business within Lubbock city limits. “As cases and hospitalizations keep increasing in Lubbock we know how important it is for businesses to have masks available for their employees and customers prior to entering their establishments,” stated Eddie McBride, Lubbock Chamber President and CEO. “We need to look out for our fellow neighbors, friends, co-workers and family members and if wearing a
Thursday, October 15, 2020Lubbock Chamber Unveils Annual Award Winners
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has announced this year’s annual award winners to be recognized at its Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on Thurs., Dec. 3 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Ambassador of the Year: Tracy Polk, Impact Collision Centers Volunteer of the Year: Robert Wood, West Texas Land Guys Entrepreneur / Small Business of the Year: Mickey Rogers and Daniel Stanton, Café Venture Catering and Fuddruckers Business of the Year: Covenant Health and UMC
Friday, October 09, 2020Lubbock Chamber Announces 2020 Hub City BBQ Cookoff Award Winners
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Hub City BBQ competition-only event, presented by West Texas Land Guys, awarded local businesses with awards for best BBQ in the Hub City yesterday afternoon. The competition categories included: Bloody Mary, Ribs, Chicken, Ribeye, Other, and Dessert. The following teams were recognized for their cooking efforts: BLOODY MARYWest Texas Land GuysHigh West SmokersLubbock ElectricOverhead Door #2LP&L “BBQ Brawlers”KTBlackVitalantUnited Supermarkets/Market
Wednesday, October 07, 2020Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order To Open Bars In Qualifying Counties
For Immediate Distribution | October 7, 2020 | (512) 463-1826 Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order To Open Bars In Qualifying CountiesAUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order to open bars and similar establishments at up to 50% capacity in conjunction with county officials. In hospital regions with low COVID-19 hospitalizations, County Judges will be able to opt their county into opening bars beginning October 14th, provided they assist in enforcing health protocols. The
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
Friday, October 02, 2020Congratulations to the 2020 Top Twenty Under Forty Award Honorees
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals of Lubbock are excited to announce this year’s Top Twenty Under Forty award recipients. The following will be honored at a banquet on Tues., Nov. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion. Isaac Aguilar | ParkhillDr. Gabriela Ashworth | Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterTravis Barnett | Centerline Engineering and ConsultingKelly Davila | South Plains Association of GovernmentsAbby Dye | City of LubbockMegan
Wednesday, September 16, 2020AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Texas
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Texas! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the area in November. We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times. We at American Pickers are taking the pandemic very seriously and will be following all guidelines and protocols for safe filming as outlined by the state and CDC. While we plan to be in Texas in November, we will continue to re-schedule if
Friday, September 11, 2020U.S. Department of Labor Revises Regulations to Clarify Paid Leave Requirements Under the FFCRA
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) today posted revisions to regulations that implemented the paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The revisions made by the new rule clarify workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities under the FFCRA’s paid leave provisions, in light of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in an Aug. 3, 2020, decision that found
Monday, August 03, 2020Lubbock Chamber Joins Nationwide Coalition Fighting for COVID-19 Liability Protections
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has joined almost 500 organizations nationwide in calling for COVID-19 liability protections. The coalition is fighting for timely, targeted, and temporary liability relief provisions contained in S. 4317, the “SAFE TO WORK Act". This would protect healthcare workers, providers, and facilities, as well as businesses, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions against frivolous lawsuits so they can continue working towards the road of recovery
Monday, July 27, 2020Lubbock Chamber Urges Texas Governor to let Bars and Breweries Open Outdoor Areas
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce sent a letter, late last week, to Texas Governor Greg Abbott urging for clarification on the opening of outdoor areas at bars and breweries. Executive Order 28 issued on June 26 closed all businesses classified under the 51 percent rule to indoor customer service, impacting bars and breweries across Texas without warning. Under the current regulations, the Texas Craft Brewers Guild estimated that two in three breweries will be out of business by the end
Wednesday, July 22, 2020Lubbock Chamber Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Recovery Fund Legislation to Support American B
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce today applauded the introduction of the Small Business Comeback Act. The legislation will create federal grants to provide relief for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “As a member of Save Small Business Coalition (SSBC) and America’s Recovery Fund Coalition (ARFC), the Lubbock Chamber is proud to support this effort, which will create a Recovery Fund and give American businesses much-needed stability as they continue to navigate the ongoing
Tuesday, July 21, 2020Bipartisan Recovery Fund Legislation Will Help Save American Businesses, Jobs, And Communities
UPDATE: Read the Lubbock Chamber's release hereLegislation calls for federal grants to support businesses devastated by pandemic July 20, 2020 – America’s Recovery Fund Coalition (ARFC) applauds the effort by Representatives Filemon Vela (D-TX-34) and Lance Gooden (R-TX-05) to establish a fund that would provide stability to American businesses as the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. “We wholeheartedly endorse and support the legislation introduced by Representatives Vela and
Thursday, July 16, 2020Lubbock Chamber Hires Theresa Hardin as Vice President of Membership
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of Theresa Hardin as the Vice President of Membership. Hardin is no stranger to the Lubbock community or the Chamber world. She first worked in the Chamber industry beginning 1999 as the Office Manager and later as Vice President of Membership for the Lubbock Chamber. In 2007, she and her husband, Don, moved to Caldwell, Idaho to be closer to family where she worked for the Caldwell and the Boise Metro Chambers. In 2010
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
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
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
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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