This week we welcome Dr. Jeff Glass back to the podcast, a little over a year ago we sat down and discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and a lot has changed in the last 12 months. Dr. Glass walks us through the changes in the science, updates on the vaccine, and what's on the horizon.

This week Tara and Blake sit down with the staff of Urgent Doc, started right here in Lufkin Urgent Doc provides quality medical care and a wide variety of medical services.

As we wrap up this months podcasts about the leadership programs here at the Chamber we sit down with Al Charanza, past graduate of Leadership Lufkin to learn how the program has impacted his career.

This week Tara and Blake chat with Lauren Stacy and Will Alvis, committee members of Leadership Tomorrow to talk about how this organization is helping young people in our area succeed.

Welcome back to the Chamber Connect Podcast! This week we talk more about Leadership Lufkin and more specifically the Alumni Association and how it can help grow your personal and professional network!

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Co-hosts Chamber President and CEO, Tara Watson-Watkins and President & CEO of BP Media Group, Blake Pollino interview guests weekly to uncover their stories and inspire others in the community with their successes and how to succeed in our local market.

Welcome back to the Chamber Connect Podcast! This week we sit down with Kate Rudasill and Rebecca Dilday, co-chairs of the Chamber's Leadership Lufkin program.

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Join us every week for new episodes!

Co-hosts Chamber President and CEO, Tara Watson-Watkins and President & CEO of BP Media Group, Blake Pollino interview guests weekly to uncover their stories and inspire others in the community with their successes and how to succeed in our local market.

Welcome back to the Chamber Connect Podcast! This week we interview Mark Hicks, newly elected Mayor of Lufkin, to discuss his plans for the future of Lufkin.

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Join us every week for new episodes!

Co-hosts Chamber President and CEO, Tara Watson-Watkins and President & CEO of BP Media Group, Blake Pollino interview guests weekly to uncover their stories and inspire others in the community with their successes and how to succeed in our local market.

Welcome back to the Chamber Connect Podcast! This week we interview Bernard Hylands of Facci USA to learn all about their chemical operations in Lufkin, TX.

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Join us every week for new episodes!

Co-hosts Chamber President and CEO, Tara Watson-Watkins and President & CEO of BP Media Group, Blake Pollino interview guests weekly to uncover their stories and inspire others in the community with their successes and how to succeed in our local market.

It's officially Forest Festival week here in East Texas, and to celebrate we though what better way to kick things off than a special episode dedicated to the event. This week Tara and Blake chat with Melissa Crager of Brookshire Brothers, the long time presenting sponsor of the Forest Festival to talk about all the things happening this year.

Come out to the Texas State Forest Festival this week September 16-19 for fun, food, games, entertainment for the whole family.

Welcome back to the Chamber Connect Podcast! This week we sit down with Ryder Pierce of Southside Bank to talk about the economy, job creation, and much more!

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Join us every Monday for new episodes!

Co-hosts Chamber President and CEO, Tara Watson-Watkins and President & CEO of BP Media Group, Blake Pollino interview guests weekly to uncover their stories and inspire others in the community with their successes and how to succeed in our local market.