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Feb 11Lubbock Chamber Receives Communications Award
LUBBOCK, Texas – Late last week representatives from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce attended the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) conference in Portland, Oregon and was recognized with a first-place award for its “The Lubbock Chamber is…” video. The video was produced by local boutique advertising agency, DesignEnvy, and launched this past August as part of the Lubbock Chamber’s Brand Realignment Campaign intended to enhance the Chamber’s image to better articulate its purpose,
Jan 16Lubbock 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
Dec 11Lubbock Featured on Cover of Where to Retire Magazine
Houston, TX (Dec. 11, 2019) – Lubbock, TX, has been selected as a top retirement destination by Where to Retire, the only magazine in America geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions. The city is profiled and on the cover of the January/February 2020 issue, available nationwide now. Where to Retire Editor Annette Fuller said Lubbock possesses qualities important to today’s retirees. “Lubbock, the hometown of Texas Tech University and rockabilly star Buddy Holly, has a wealth of
Nov 08Lubbock 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
Oct 10LUBBOCK Chamber Announces 2019 Hub City BBQ Winners
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Hub City BBQ Cookoff, presented by Escondido Ranch, awarded local businesses with awards for best BBQ in the Hub City on Thurs., Oct. 10. There were 70teams that entered the competition, which included Bloody Mary, Beans, Mystery (Bacon), Ribs, Brisket, and Dessert. The Hub City BBQ Cookoff is at the South Plains Fairgrounds and gates open at 5 p.m. and close at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at the gate for $30. Children six through 10 are
Oct 07Sail 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
Jun 11Lubbock Chamber Joins Association Health Plan Amicus Brief
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce joined an Amicus Brief filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Friday, June 7 in support of Association Health Plans (AHP). Last month, the Lubbock Chamber was one of two local chambers of commerce invited to Washington D.C. for a special roundtable at the White House to discuss the future of AHPs. The meeting was led by U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta. “We were honored to have a seat at the
Dec 12Lubbock 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
Nov 13Chamber 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
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