Voice of Business

Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

The Voice of Business podcast discusses key issues emanating from City Hall, the state capitol, and Washington, DC. We interview local stakeholders and share how the Chamber is engaging on issues that affect the business community. Hosts: Eddie McBride, President/CEO Kyle Jacobson, Vice President of Government Relations

  1. 09/20/2021

    City of Lubbock Property Taxes and Budget Update ft. Mayor Pro Tem Steve Massengale

    Lubbock Mayor Pro Tem Steve Massengale joins the podcast to discuss the ins and outs of the budget adopted by the Lubbock City Council for FY 2021-2022. We cover property taxes, sales tax data, police pay, and more.

  2. 09/09/2021

    Introducing New Lubbock Chamber CEO Kay McDowell

    We are pleased to announce that Kay McDowell has been selected as the new CEO of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce! Kay comes to the Chamber with more than 25 years of experience in consumer marketing, corporate reputation, and brand building. Most recently she was an Executive Vice President of Public Relations at Mitchell Communications. During her 11-year career with Mitchell she led integrated marketing campaigns for nationally recognized brands including Procter & Gamble, Mattel, Hot Wheels, Barbie, Cracker Barrel, Massage Envy, and Tyson Foods. Kay is energized by the growth and change that is happening in the greater Lubbock area. Her leadership begins during Lubbock’s city-wide branding efforts, an initiative led by the Lubbock Chamber. The project is developing a community-wide brand that supports and elevates all city organizations, entities, businesses, and residents.

  3. 08/19/2021

    Texas Tech Athletics' Impact on Lubbock Businesses

    Football season and other athletics are right around the corner. To discuss the importance of Texas Tech Athletics for the local economy, what fans can do during uncertainty amid conference realignment, and more, we visit with Robert Giovannetti, Senior Associate Athletics Director / External Operations & Strategic Communications.

  4. 08/11/2021

    New Chamber Effort to Support Pro-Business Candidates

    Hosts Eddie McBride and Kyle Jacobson discuss a new initiative at the Lubbock Chamber: the creation of the Champions for Business Political Action Committee (CBPAC). The non-partisan effort builds upon the Chamber’s robust advocacy efforts that promote pro-jobs and pro-growth policies in Lubbock and the surrounding areas.

  5. 08/05/2021

    Economic Impact of Big 12 Shakeup, City Bond, and Other Updates

    The Perryman Group released an economic impact study for Lubbock following UT and OU's announcement that they'd be leaving the Big 12. There was also movement on the City streets bond proposal and a summit in San Angelo to recap.

  6. 07/27/2021

    Impact of Big 12 Exits for Texas Tech and Lubbock

    Representative Burrows joins the podcast to discuss the latest developments with the Big 12, the impact it could have on Texas Tech and the Lubbock area economy, and the Permanent University Fund (PUF).

  7. 07/22/2021

    Texas Capitol State of Play update from TAB CEO

    Hear from the new Texas Association of Business (TAB) President & CEO Glenn Hamer as he talks about his first months on the job and recaps a pro-business session.

  8. 07/08/2021

    City Streets Bond Update with City Manager Jarrett Atkinson

    City Manager Jarrett Atkinson sits down with Eddie McBride and Kyle Jacobson to discuss the $174.5M Bond Proposal.

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About

The Voice of Business podcast discusses key issues emanating from City Hall, the state capitol, and Washington, DC. We interview local stakeholders and share how the Chamber is engaging on issues that affect the business community. Hosts: Eddie McBride, President/CEO Kyle Jacobson, Vice President of Government Relations

Information

  • Creator
    Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
  • Show Website
    Voice of Business