The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking input on Overtime Regulations we fought last year that doubled salary criteria. Tell the DOL your thoughts on the changes HERE.
Chamber at a Glance
Civic and Public Leadership Academy
What: If you or a family member has ever considered running for office or even just joining a board or commission, then this crash course might be right for you. The workshop will emphasize public service and candidacy process. The program will be non-partisan in nature and provide a nuts-and-bolts overview of what Lubbock County residents need to know to run for office, or how to participate in campaigns for issue-based ballot measures.
When: August 29, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: San Jacinto Room, Upstairs in the Wells Fargo Center, 1500 Broadway
Sponsorships are still available! If interested in sponsoring, contact Kyle Jacobson with the Lubbock Chamber at [email protected] or 806-761-7000.
Sponsor:
Advocacy at Work
Lubbock Chamber President and CEO Eddie McBride delivered remarks on behalf of the Lubbock business community to a panel of U.S. House Ag Committee members at the Farm Bill Listening Session in San Angelo earlier this week.
Dates at a Glance
Chamber
August 4, Transportation Committee Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
August 10, Broadway Bike Lanes Ribbon Cutting, 10 a.m., Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
August 11, Government Relations Committee Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
September 7, Agriculture Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
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City & County
August 10, Regular City Council Meeting, 5:15 p.m., City Hall
August 14, Lubbock County Commissioner's Court, 10 a.m., Lubbock County Courthouse
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Business Advocacy Division
