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Calling All East Texas Professionals
Calling All East Texas Professionals The Family Crisis Center of East Texas invites you to be part of an important conversation that impacts our entire region. Join us for the Safer East Texas Training (SETT), a powerful one-day event focused on recognizing and preventing violence, exploitation, and trauma in our communities. This training brings together…
Read MoreWorkforce Solutions Deep East Texas Announces Inaugural 2026 Summit: “The Power of Progress: Where Education Meets Industry”
Registration is now open for the 2026 Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas Inaugural Summit, The Power of Progress: Where Education Meets Industry. This highly anticipated event will bring together educators, industry leaders, workforce professionals, and community partners dedicated to strengthening the future of the regional workforce. The event will be held in Lufkin, Texas, at…
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club of Lufkin Invites Community to Open House Showcasing New Vision and Impact
Boys & Girls Club of Lufkin Invites Community to Open House Showcasing New Vision and Impact The Boys & Girls Club of Lufkin is opening its doors and inviting the community to experience what is next. Join us for a special Open House as the Club shares an exciting look at its renewed vision and…
Read MoreRevive Women’s Event Featuring Natalie Layne Live
Revive Women’s Event Featuring Natalie Layne Live Hosted by KSWP & KAVX📍 Pines Theater | Lufkin, Texas📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Ladies, mark your calendars… Revive is back. KSWP and KAVX are bringing an inspiring and uplifting evening to downtown Lufkin with the Revive Women’s Event, featuring a live performance…
Read MoreMilitary Connected Small Business Accelerator Now Accepting Applications for Q3 2026
Military Connected Small Business Accelerator Now Accepting Applications for Q3 2026 Veterans and military spouses across Texas have a powerful opportunity to take their business to the next level through the Military Connected Small Business Accelerator, a program designed to provide the tools, funding, and support needed for long-term success. Offered by PeopleFund, this program…
Read MoreSBA Announces National Small Business Week 2026 Virtual Summit Agenda
SBA Announces National Small Business Week 2026 Virtual Summit Agenda America’s Small Business Development Center to Co-host Free Two-Day Virtual Summit from May 5-6 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced its full agenda for the National Small Business Week 2026 Virtual Summit, a free two-day online event that will take place May 5-6. The event is co-sponsored by America’s Small Business…
Read MoreApril Chamber Celebrations
April Chamber Celebrations April was a big one for us at the Chamber, we had the chance to celebrate 10 Chamber Investors across Angelina County. Each one represents a business taking a step forward, and we’re proud to stand alongside them as they grow and invest in our community. Take a look back at the…
Read MoreInvesting in Education Means Investing in Angelina County
Investing in Education Means Investing in Angelina County By Tara Watson-Watkins President/CEO, Lufkin and Angelina County Chamber of Commerce When we talk about the future of Angelina County, we often focus on economic growth, workforce readiness, and quality of life. At the center of each of those conversations is education. Not education in isolation, but…
Read More2026 ATHENA Leadership Award Presented at Women’s Networking Luncheon
Katherina Crager Named 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient Today’s Women’s Networking Luncheon, presented by Southside Bank, was a powerful reminder of what leadership looks like in action as the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce proudly presented the 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award. The ATHENA Leadership Award® is one of the most meaningful recognitions presented each year,…
Read MoreRed Carpet Salute Celebrates 40 Years of Hospice in the Pines
Red Carpet Salute Celebrates 40 Years of Hospice in the Pines The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce was proud to celebrate a meaningful milestone with a Red Carpet Salute honoring Hospice in the Pines and their 40 years of service to our community. For four decades, Hospice in the Pines has provided compassionate, end-of-life care…
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