The Chamber Connect Podcast

Welcome back to the Chamber Connect Podcast! Today, Tara and Blake sit down with Kevin Terry, the Executive Director of the Joseph House. We ask Kevin about his personal journey and what led him to his role at the Joseph House. He shares with us his passion for serving others and making a difference in the community, and how he is inspired by the resilience and strength of the people he works with.

In this episode, we discuss the Joseph House's mission to help individuals and families in need in the Deep East Texas region. Kevin shares with us the organization's history and how it has evolved over the years to meet the changing needs of the community.

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Each week hosts Tara Watson-Watkins, CEO of the Lufkin Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and Blake Pollino CEO of BP Media Group sit down with local leaders, small business owners, and people of interest to share education and inspiring stories from right here in our community.

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Welcome back to the Chamber Connect Podcast, where we discuss all things business and community. This week Wendy Walker and Will Price of Cadence Bank join the show and we dive into the world of banking and finance, exploring the services and support that Cadence Bank provides to businesses in the region. Wendy and Will share with us their insights and expertise on the financial landscape in Deep East Texas.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Chamber Connect Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast platform. And if you have any suggestions for future episodes or guests, feel free to reach out to us on our social media channels.

The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by IT Enabled - Learn more about IT Enabled here: https://bit.ly/355JGsV

Each week hosts Tara Watson-Watkins, CEO of the Lufkin Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and Blake Pollino CEO of BP Media Group sit down with local leaders, small business owners, and people of interest to share education and inspiring stories from right here in our community.

Thanks so much for listening! Make sure you rate and review the podcast wherever you're listening.

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The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE

Welcome back to the Chamber Connect Podcast! This week Tara and Blake revisit one of our favorite resources for small businesses in our area...The Small Business Development Center! Dianne Amerine, Director of the SBDC returns to share all the amazing resources they provide for small businesses in East Texas!

The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by IT Enabled - Learn more about IT Enabled here: https://bit.ly/355JGsV

Each week hosts Tara Watson-Watkins, CEO of the Lufkin Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and Blake Pollino CEO of BP Media Group sit down with local leaders, small business owners, and people of interest to share education and inspiring stories from right here in our community.

Thanks so much for listening! Make sure you rate and review the podcast wherever you're listening.

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The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE

Welcome back to the Chamber Connect Podcast, where we explore topics that matter to our local community. This week Tara and Blake chat with DaVina Morris, the Phase Program Director of DETCOG.

In this episode, we dive into what DETCOG is and how it serves the 12 counties and 75 municipalities in the Deep East Texas region. We learn about the economic development initiatives DETCOG has implemented and how they impact the local businesses and community...and much more!

The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by IT Enabled - Learn more about IT Enabled here: https://bit.ly/355JGsV

Each week hosts Tara Watson-Watkins, CEO of the Lufkin Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and Blake Pollino CEO of BP Media Group sit down with local leaders, small business owners, and people of interest to share education and inspiring stories from right here in our community.

Thanks so much for listening! Make sure you rate and review the podcast wherever you're listening.

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This week on the podcast we're excited to welcome Alexis Pigg, current president of the Junior League of Lufkin as she shares the organizations history, its future, and how it helps empower women.

The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by IT Enabled - Learn more about IT Enabled here: https://bit.ly/355JGsV

Each week hosts Tara Watson-Watkins, CEO of the Lufkin Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and Blake Pollino CEO of BP Media Group sit down with local leaders, small business owners, and people of interest to share education and inspiring stories from right here in our community.

Thanks so much for listening! Make sure you rate and review the podcast wherever you're listening.

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The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE

Welcome back to the Chamber Connect Podcast, this week Blake and Tara interview Lee Miller of MSGPR to share their story and all the ways their business has grown around the world.

The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by IT Enabled - Learn more about IT Enabled here: https://bit.ly/355JGsV

Each week hosts Tara Watson-Watkins, CEO of the Lufkin Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and Blake Pollino CEO of BP Media Group sit down with local leaders, small business owners, and people of interest to share education and inspiring stories from right here in our community.

Thanks so much for listening! Make sure you rate and review the podcast wherever you're listening.

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The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE

Welcome back to the Chamber Connect Podcast! This week Tara and Blake interview Shane Tatum of Integra Insurance Services to chat about how they've found consistent success in East Texas for 4 decades.

The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by IT Enabled - Learn more about IT Enabled here: https://bit.ly/355JGsV

Each week hosts Tara Watson-Watkins, CEO of the Lufkin Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and Blake Pollino CEO of BP Media Group sit down with local leaders, small business owners, and people of interest to share education and inspiring stories from right here in our community.

Thanks so much for listening! Make sure you rate and review the podcast wherever you're listening.

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The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE

Welcome back to the Chamber Connect Podcast! This week Tara and Blake sit down with Huntington Mayor Todd Ricks and City Admin Bill Stewart to learn all about what's going on in Huntington.

The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by IT Enabled - Learn more about IT Enabled here: https://bit.ly/355JGsV

Each week hosts Tara Watson-Watkins, CEO of the Lufkin Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and Blake Pollino CEO of BP Media Group sit down with local leaders, small business owners, and people of interest to share education and inspiring stories from right here in our community.

Thanks so much for listening! Make sure you rate and review the podcast wherever you're listening.

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The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE

In this week's episode of the Chamber Connect podcast, hosts Tara Watson-Watkins and Blake Pollino are joined by Chris Wade, Chief of Police for the City of Zavalla. Chief Wade discusses his role as head of law enforcement in Zavalla and the challenges and opportunities facing the city. Get to know the person behind the badge on this week's episode of the Chamber Connect podcast.

The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by IT Enabled - Learn more about IT Enabled here: https://bit.ly/355JGsV

Each week hosts Tara Watson-Watkins, CEO of the Lufkin Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and Blake Pollino CEO of BP Media Group sit down with local leaders, small business owners, and people of interest to share education and inspiring stories from right here in our community.

Thanks so much for listening! Make sure you rate and review the podcast wherever you're listening.

Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3PqmQPp

The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE

In this week's episode of the Chamber Connect podcast, hosts Tara Watson-Watkins and Blake Pollino are joined by Becca Chance of Lufkin Creative to discuss Lufkin's goal of becoming a designated cultural district with the state of Texas. Becca will provide insight into the process of becoming a cultural district and the impact it would have on the city. She will also share her passion for the arts and the role they play in shaping the cultural identity of a community. Listen in as she highlights the importance of preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Lufkin, Texas. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the efforts being made to make Lufkin a cultural destination on this week's episode of the Chamber Connect podcast

The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by IT Enabled - Learn more about IT Enabled here: https://bit.ly/355JGsV

Each week hosts Tara Watson-Watkins, CEO of the Lufkin Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and Blake Pollino CEO of BP Media Group sit down with local leaders, small business owners, and people of interest to share education and inspiring stories from right here in our community.

Thanks so much for listening! Make sure you rate and review the podcast wherever you're listening.

Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3PqmQPp

The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE