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The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) teaches middle and high school go-getters how to start and run their own, REAL businesses. We are looking for volunteers, mentors, sponsors and students to participate in this exciting new program! Learn more today! 
Monday Memo
THIS WEEK

Tuesday, August 30
  • 4 p.m. - Business Mercado; Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, August 31

Thursday, September 1
Friday, September 2
  • 11 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting; RGS Flooring, LLC (Powerhouse Quality Flooring), 725 B Hwy 62/82 Wolfforth
  • 12:30 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting; The Esplanade at City View, 4525 Milwaukee Ave.

LOOKING AHEAD

Monday, September 5
  • Chamber Office is closed in observance of Labor Day
Tuesday, September 6
  • 3:30 p.m.- Leadership Lubbock Committee; Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, September 7
Thursday, September 8
  • 11 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting; Carpenters Church Housing First Project, 1903 13th Street
Friday, September 9
  • 9 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting; Frenship ISD - Upland Heights Elementary School, 10020 Upland Ave.
  • 10:30 a.m. - Joint Ag, Transportation and Government Relations Committees Meeting; Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
  • 4 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting; The Tailgate Sports Bar & Grill, 417 Frankford Ave., Suite 200

Experience the season opener under the Jones AT&T Stadium lights! Kickoff the 2016 season with $20 tickets (33% savings off the single game price). Use promo code CHAMBER16. Visit TexasTech.com today!
Texas Tech vs. Stephen F. Austin
Saturday, September 3, 7 p.m.
2017 Directory Sponsorships

The deadline for sponsorships in the 2017 Business Directory and Resource Guide is fast approaching. Be sure to get your signed contract and payment in by September 11! For more information on sponsorships in the directory, please contact Brenda Richardson at brenda.richardson@lubbockbiz.org or (806) 761-7003.
Chamber Basics - Pizza with the President

The next Chamber Basics - Pizza with the President is set for Wednesday, September 7 at 11:30 a.m. Chamber Basics is for more than just new members. This event is a great way for not only new members to get involved, but also for those who are a new employee of a long-standing member company or for those who haven't been active in the Chamber. Register today to attend!

Learn More and Register Here
Chamber University: Millennial Retention

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will host a Chamber University seminar on "Millennial Retention" on Tuesday, September 27, from 8-11:30 a.m. at FirstBank & Trust Operations Center conference room.  Rich Jones, Hillside Christian Executive Pastor, and Christy Reeves, CEO of Identify Corporate Solutions, will be the featured speakers.

State Legislative Forum and State of the Texas Tech System Luncheon

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will host a State Legislative Forum on Thursday, September 29, from 7-11:30 a.m., at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center in conjunction with and preceding the State of the Texas Tech System Luncheon. The luncheon will begin at 11:45 a.m. The forum is sold out. For those wishing to be put on a waiting list, please contact Stevie Poole at stevie.poole@lubbockbiz.org or (806) 761-7000. Seats are still available for the luncheon, to register click on the link below.
 
Register for the Luncheon
Sign Up Your Cooking Team for the 15th Annual Hub City BBQ Cook-off

The 15th Annual Hub City BBQ Cook-off will be held on Thursday, September 22, in downtown Lubbock. Click here to register your cooking team. Deadline to register a team is September 9.

Tickets are on sale until Sept. 20 for $25 for adults and $15 for children 6-10 and can be purchased at the Chamber offices, 1500 Broadway, Suite 101, or at Select-A-Seat locations and online at www.selectaseatlubbock.com. Tickets will be available at the gate on the day of the event for $30 for adults and $15 for children 6-10. There is no charge for children five and under.

For sponsorship information, please contact Christye Weld at (806) 761-7000 or christye.weld@lubbockbiz.org.
Hispanic Heritage Luncheon

Join the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the 2016 Hispanic Heritage Luncheon on Thursday, October. 6, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Overton Hotel & Conference Center.

This year's featured speaker will be Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos. 
 
Register for the Luncheon

The Lubbock Chamber is taking the #VoiceOfBusiness to the courts to protect the rights of job creators and stop regulatory overreach. 

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Sponsor
the Monday Memo!

Reach thousands weekly by sponsoring the Monday Memo!
Email Brenda Richardson  or call 
(806) 761-7003 to learn more.
Lubbock ISD Tax Ratification Election

The Lubbock ISD Tax Ratification election is August 30. Voting locations by precinct can be found  here .
Member Focus

We are excited to launch Member Focus, a new show dedicated to helping our members spread awareness of what they have to offer to the Lubbock community. Click here to watch the Member Focus spotlights.
Welcome New Members
July 2016

NEWSLETTER

To submit an article or promote your business, email us or call (806) 761-7000.


Lubbock National Bank is pleased to provide you with the Lubbock Economic Index Report for June. LNB is a locally owned, community bank that does SBA, real estate, and commercial loans.


Learn More About the Lubbock Chamber Political Action Committee

Click here for more information.
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Got a job opening?

With the launch of our new website, we are now able to post job openings for member businesses. You will find " Job Postings" under the News tab at the top of the homepage at LubbockChamber.com. What a great way to get your job openings in front of thousands of people each week. If you have a job opening that you want us to post on our website, please email it to info@lubbockbiz.org. Be sure to let us know once you have filled the position so we can remove it from our website. Click on this link to see the current job postings on LubbockChamber.com.