The Chamber Connect Podcast

Welcome back to The Chamber Connect Podcast!

In this episode we sit down with Lufkin City Manager Bruce Green and Assistant City Manager Jason Arnold to discuss the importance of shopping local. Bruce and Jason uncover why sales tax is so important and how shopping local helps support more than just small business but also the local government services that we know and love.

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.

Welcome back to The Chamber Connect Podcast!

In this episode we interview Texas State Board of Education Chair Dr. Keven Ellis. We could have asked him a hundred more questions if time allowed and we dive into all things education.

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!

In this episode we sit down with Mayor Bob Brown and Judge Don Lymbery to discuss the state of the city of Lufkin and Angelina County. We learn about their start in politics, their journeys in business, and a little about who they are away from the office.

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.

Welcome back to The Chamber Connect Podcast!

In this episode we interview Texas State Representative Trent Ashby. Trent tells us all about his life leading up to politics, upcoming legislation, and what really happens when you contact your representative!

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.

Welcome back to The Chamber Connect Podcast!

In this episode we sit down with Jackie Polk, Executive Vice President of Lee Trans. Jackie talks about how to pivot during COVID-19, tips for being a leader in business, and a masterclass on how to take care of your customers.

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.

Welcome back to The Chamber Connect Podcast!

In this episode we talk with Kevin & Becky Cota of Century 21 Cota Realty, located in Lufkin, TX. Becky and Kevin share their experience growing a successful real estate company over the last few years, balancing family schedule, resources that have helped them become successful and so much more.

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 will 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!

Every Monday, we'll sit down with local business owners and community leaders to talk about their stories, their successes and the future of our local community. This podcast is all about connecting business to community!

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

In our third episode of the podcast we sit down with Kevin Langston and Rufus Duncan to discuss learn about the Economic Development Partnership. Kevin and Rufus share tips on how to start and run a successful business in East Texas, and we uncover some great resources available here in the community.

Welcome back to The Chamber Connect Podcast!

Every Monday, we'll sit down with local business owners and community leaders to talk about their stories, their successes and the future of our local community. This podcast is all about connecting business to community!

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

In our second episode of the podcast we sit down with Tim Stacy, Business Unit Manager of Twin Disc, and discuss what it was like bringing a large manufacturing company to Lufkin/Angelina County, the future of manufacturing, technology, and much more!

Welcome to the first episde of The Chamber Connect Podcast, a project of The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce.

Every Monday we'll be sitting down with local business owners and community leaders to talk about their stories, their successes, and the future of our local community. This podcast is all about connecting business and community!

Our co-hosts; Tara Watson-Watkins, President & CEO of the chamber and Blake Pollino, President & CEO of BP Media Group will be interviewing our guests weekly to uncover their stories and inspire others in the community with their success and how to succeed in our local market.

Our first guest on the show is Bob Samford, Director of the Economic Development Corporation for the city of Lufkin. In this episode we dive into what it takes for a community to attract big business, rebranding, local economics, and much, much, more.

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