The Chamber Connect Podcast

This week we interview the owners of one of the most iconic eateries in Lufkin. We meet with Paul and Robin Stringer of Stringer's Lufkin BBQ to talk about the rich history and even try to debunk the Stringer's vs. Lufkin BBQ name.

Continuing with this months theme of family owned generational businesses we interview Randy George Jr. and Daniel Webster of William George to learn about how important this company is to our local economy, growing up in a business, and much more!

This month we're focusing on local businesses that have had generational ownership. To kick things off we interview Lynne Haney, President of Lufkin Coca-Cola and Van Watson, General Manager to discuss the long deep rooted history of Lufkin Coca-Cola in the Lufkin area and what it means to be a family owned business.

Welcome back to the Chamber Connect Podcast! This week we interview Kelley Holcomb, General Manager of the Angelina & Neches River Authority to discuss what the organization does and why it's so important for our local environment.

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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 interview Mark Durand, Executive Director of Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas to learn all about this organization and it's new efforts to help the workforce in our community.

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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 interview Lonnie Hunt of DETCOG to learn all the ins and outs of this amazing organization that drastically improves the lives of everyone in East Texas.

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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 chat with the Taylor Cammiato and Brant Lee with the Lufkin Convention & Visitors Bureau to discuss the great resources that our community has for large events and gatherings.

Learn more at visitlufkin.com

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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 chat with the leadership of Pilgrims in Lufkin to learn abou the international impact of their organization and how much they matter the the community of Lufkin.

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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 chat with the staff of the Blood Center East Texas to learn about their very important non-profit in our area. We also debunk some myths about donating blood along the way!

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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 interview our Sarah Atkinson, Vice President of Atkinson Candy to talk about the companies long standing history in Lufkin, how the company has changed and grown with the community, and much more!

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.