The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. Our goal is to connect business and community. Every week co-hosts Tara Watson-Watkins, President/CEO of The Chamber, and Blake Pollino, President/CEO of BP Media
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by IT Enabled - Learn more about IT Enabled here: https://bit.ly/355JGsV Welcome back to the show! This week Tara and Blake interview Lufkin Assistant City Managers Gerald Williamson and Brian Bray...Gerald and Brian share their journeys and how their role operates within the city's leadership structure. 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by IT Enabled - Learn more about IT Enabled here: https://bit.ly/355JGsV Welcome back to the show! This week Tara and Blake visit with Maira Carillo as she shares her journey being rasied in East Texas and finding her way back to the piney woods, starting a business, community support and more! 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by IT Enabled - Learn more about IT Enabled here: https://bit.ly/355JGsV Welcome back to the show! This week we're joined by Greg Weatherbee of The Lufkin Daily News. Greg shares his new role at the newspaper, and debunks the myth that newspapers are dead! 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by IT Enabled - Learn more about IT Enabled here: https://bit.ly/355JGsV This week we welcome back our title sponsor, IT Enabled, as they share more of their story, changes to technology in the workplace, AI, cybersecurity, and more! 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by IT Enabled - Learn more about IT Enabled here: https://bit.ly/355JGsV This week on the show, Jansen Davis, the new Executive Director of the Angelina Arts Alliance joins the show to share his career in theater, some details about the new shows coming this season, and more! 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
The Chamber Connect Podcast is presented by IT Enabled - Learn more about IT Enabled here: https://bit.ly/355JGsV Welcome back to the show! This week Tara and Blake interview Kristina Childress of the Angelina County Cities & Health District. Kristina shares her journey in the public health space, plans for the future, and more! 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
Welcome back to the show! This week Kivana Ford, Director of the Angelina County Citizens Chamber of Commerce joins the show to chat about this incredible organization and how it helps connect local businesses, citizens, and 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. Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3PqmQPp Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
Welcome back to the show! This week Tara and Blake interview Patrick Stacey Vice President and General Manager of KTRE. Patrick shares his history in the news world, the ways technology has changed how we get our news, 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. Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3PqmQPp Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD 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, we're learning more about the growing and vibrant art scene in Lufkin. The episode features a panel of guests: Becky Cota, Aubrey Prunty, and Rudy Flores. Our panel chats about the upcoming Art Walk, Heritage Festival, Lufkin Creative, and 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. Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3PqmQPp Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
We're excited to welcome Brittinee Handy, owner of Grand Luxe Realty Co to the show this week! Brittinee shares her journey as an entrepreneur, naming her business, Leadership Lufkin, and 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. Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3PqmQPp Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
This week on the podcast Allyson Langston, Interim Executive Director of the Museum of East Texas joins to show to share the Museum's rich history and a sneak peek of it's future going forward! 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
Welcome back to the show! This week Tara and Blake interview Che'ke Yates, Lufkin Operations Site Director at Lockheed Martin. Che'ke shares her career journey and her inspiration as a woman in egineering 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. Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3PqmQPp Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
Welcome back to the show! This week Tara and Blake interview Crystal Capps, Regional Manager of the Alzheimer's Association to learn about how Alzheimer's impacts virtually everyone in our area and what we can do to help! 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
We absolutely love any chance that we get to bust myths and change our perspectives about different organizations using this podcast. This week Tara and Blake record one of their new favorite episodes with J.B. Smith of Deep East Texas Crime Stoppers. In this episode we learn all sorts of amazing information that we know you're going to enjoy, let's get into it! 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
So you flip a switch in your home and a light comes on...but how did that electricity get there? This week on the Chamber Connect Podcast we're answering that question and more as Tara and Blake meet with Nolan Smith of ONCOR to talk about how electricity works in Texas, snow storms, power outages, and much, 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. Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3PqmQPp Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
We're so excited to bring you this week's episode of the Chamber Connect Podcast! This week Tara and Blake interview Ashley Cook of the Harold's House to share all their valuable resources and tell the story of how they are helping children and families in need in our community. 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
What is the Global Leadership Summit? The Global Leadership Summit (GLS)— the premier leadership event of the year—brings you a two-day catalytic experience of rich learning, new ideas, fresh perspective, and inspiring stories from leading experts spanning a wide range of fields and backgrounds. GLS is taking place on Thursday and Friday, August 3-4, 2023, on the campus of Timber Creek Church in Lufkin, TX. Learn more here: https://timbercreekchurch.com/events/global-leadership-summit/ 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
Welcome back to the show! This week Blake and Tara meet with Angelina Sanders of Visiting Angels to uncover all the great things this organization does to help the elderly and those in need in our community. 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
This week on the Chamber Connect Podcast Tara and Blake sit down with Vickie Evans, Interim Executive Director of the Angelina Arts Alliance as she shares the history of the organization as well as a preview of the 2023-2024 season! 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD 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 we have a special episode, Tara sits down and interviews Blake to learn about his journey as a small business owner, his relationship with the Chamber, the origins of the podcast, 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. Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3PqmQPp Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
In this episode of the Chamber Connect Podcast, join hosts Tara Watson-Watkins, President and CEO of the Lufkin Angelina County Chamber of Commerce, and Blake Pollino, President of BP Media Group, as they dive into the evolving landscape of the collision repair and automotive industry. Special guests Cory Pigg and Mark Crocker from S.W. Expert Collision Repair, shed light on the profound changes, complexities, and intriguing aspects of their field. Buckle up and prepare to navigate the intricate highways of auto repair in this engrossing conversation. 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
In this episode of the Chamber Connect Podcast, Tara and Blake learn about the upcoming transformations planned for the Lufkin Parks and Recreation. Our guest, Buddy Tim, shares insights about the exciting new sports activities and facilities being introduced, from pickleball courts to teqball tables. We discuss how these new additions will invigorate the community and align with the future trends of recreational sports. Plus, get to know how the public can better engage with the Parks and Recreation team and stay updated on all the summer happenings. Tune in to explore what's on the horizon for Lufkin's outdoor spaces! 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
On this episode of The Chamber Connect Podcast, your hosts Tara Watson-Watkins and Blake Pollino welcome a special guest - Tara Hendrix, the director of Visit Lufkin. They tackle the significance of tourism and its direct impact on local businesses and households in Lufkin, Texas. Tara shares some fascinating insights on how tourism tax receipts save each Texas family hundreds of dollars a year. She encourages local businesses to leverage this data in understanding their target demographic and shaping their marketing strategies. The conversation then explores the need for data-backed decision-making in public services, illustrated by a challenge faced by the local sheriff's department. Tara explains how the data provided by Visit Lufkin can assist in addressing such issues and facilitating more informed decision-making processes. Whether you're a local business owner, a public service provider, or a curious resident, this episode provides an invaluable look at the unseen side of tourism. Tune in for an insightful exploration of how tourism contributes to the community, the economy, and the future growth of Lufkin, 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. Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3PqmQPp Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
In this week's episode of Chamber Connect Podcast, Blake and Tara sit down with Susan Robertson, the executive director of Habitat for Humanity for East Texas. Susan takes us on a journey through her personal life, the motivations that led her to work in the nonprofit world, and how her own history shaped her understanding of the importance of a safe and stable home. In this illuminating conversation, Susan debunks some common misconceptions about Habitat for Humanity and explains how the organization provides safe and affordable homes for families in need. She sheds light on the criteria for eligibility, the rigorous application process, and how Habitat for Humanity bridges the gap for families who don't qualify for government assistance but are struggling to escape the clutches of poverty. Additionally, Susan discusses the logistics of building these homes, focusing on safety, affordability, and practicality. The episode takes an emotional turn as Susan emphasizes the hidden poverty within our local communities, highlighting the profound impact Habitat for Humanity has on the lives of its beneficiaries. 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
Welcome back to the show! This week we're continuing our theme of mental health awareness with Laura Beth Cooper of Connections Counseling & Psychological Services. Do you need therapy? What is therapy? How can I make my workplace more friendly for my employee's mental health? We answer all these questions and more 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD 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 we're continuing with our mental health awareness series with special guest Melanie Taylor, CEO of the Burke Center. Melanie joins Tara and Blake to share her story and sheds some light on everything the Burke Center does to help those in mental health crisis. 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
Welcome back to the show! This month in honor of mental health awareness month, we'll be highlighting some of the great resources available in our area! To kick things off Tara and Blake meet with Alana Culpepper of the Oceans Behavioral Hospital to talk about mental health, therapy, and a ton of resources available to those in need! 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE
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. 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 Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33ubk2i Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rV9C3j Learn more about the chamber: https://bit.ly/3ByV9gD The Chamber Connect Podcast is produced by BP Media Group - Learn more at https://bit.ly/3v0p7ZE