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Voice of Business

By 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
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Offering Retirement Plan Options for Your Employees?

Voice of BusinessMay 26, 2021

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

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.

Sep 20, 202109:25
Introducing New Lubbock Chamber CEO Kay McDowell
Sep 09, 202109:11
Texas Tech Athletics' Impact on Lubbock Businesses

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.

Aug 19, 202115:43
New Chamber Effort to Support Pro-Business Candidates

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.

Aug 11, 202113:11
Economic Impact of Big 12 Shakeup, City Bond, and Other Updates

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.

Aug 05, 202116:07
Impact of Big 12 Exits for Texas Tech and Lubbock
Jul 27, 202112:41
Texas Capitol State of Play update from TAB CEO

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.

Jul 22, 202120:18
City Streets Bond Update with City Manager Jarrett Atkinson

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. 

Jul 08, 202115:09
Airline Industry Taking Off Amid Soaring Demand

Airline Industry Taking Off Amid Soaring Demand

Kelly Campbell, Director at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, discusses the state of the industry, local flight changes caused by COVID, and the ongoing renovations at the Lubbock Airport.


Jul 01, 202119:04
City Charter Review Update with Chairman James Arnold

City Charter Review Update with Chairman James Arnold

We visit with James Arnold, Chairman of the City Charter Review Committee, to get the latest updates on the City Charter and to learn what the next steps in the process are.

Jun 24, 202111:31
Bills Becoming Law: What You Need to Know from the 87th Legislature
Jun 17, 202118:27
Defending Your Business and Personal Data in a Digital World

Defending Your Business and Personal Data in a Digital World

Russ Horn, President of CoNetrix, discusses recent cybersecurity attacks and what to be on the lookout for in your business. 

Jun 09, 202110:42
Offering Retirement Plan Options for Your Employees?

Offering Retirement Plan Options for Your Employees?

The Lubbock Chamber announces a new member benefit for small businesses via the recently launched 401(k) Association Retirement Plan, in partnership with Lincoln Financial Group and Peacefield Wealth Solutions. Local business owner, Eric Sawyer, certified financial planner and owner of Peacefield Wealth Solutions will manage the Lubbock Chamber 401(k) Association Retirement Plan program and he joins our team in the studio to discuss the plan in more detail.

Enrollment has begun for the Lubbock Chamber 401(k) Association Retirement Plan. Businesses interested in learning more can contact Eric Sawyer at (806) 810-4015 or esawyer@peacefieldwealth.com.


May 26, 202113:36
Breaking the Mental Health Barrier featuring Beth Lawson
May 20, 202121:41
What Might a Civic Park in Downtown Lubbock Look Like?

What Might a Civic Park in Downtown Lubbock Look Like?

On this week's episode, we visit with Elaine Kearney of TBG Partners, the consultant hired by the Lubbock Downtown TIF board to explore the possibility of constructing a civic park in downtown Lubbock. No funding has been committed for the park, but the City is gathering input from the public about features they would like to see if the project does move forward. Visit www.LubbockCivicPark.org to learn more and give your feedback.

May 13, 202121:13
Labor Shortage Leaves Businesses Fishing for Workers

Labor Shortage Leaves Businesses Fishing for Workers

Lubbock Chamber board member and Lubbock Restaurant Association (LRA) President, Chris Berry, owner of River Smith's, sits down with hosts, Eddie McBride and Kyle Jacobson to discuss the lingering impacts of COVID on the hospitality industry.

May 06, 202116:24
Healthy Moms and Healthy Kids Ensures Better Business Practices

Healthy Moms and Healthy Kids Ensures Better Business Practices

Have you heard of the following bills that just passed the Texas House: HB 290 by Rep. Philip Cortez, to support healthy kids, and HB 133 by Rep. Toni Rose, to support healthy moms? 

HB 290 would reduce the number of kids who are mistakenly removed from their Medicaid health insurance due to inaccurate eligibility reviews that occur just a few months after kids are confirmed to be eligible. HB 133 would allow moms to keep their Medicaid health insurance for 12 months after childbirth, not just two months. 

Hosts Eddie McBride and Kyle Jacobson sit down with Adriana D. Kohler, Policy Director, and Katie Mitten, Health Policy Associate both of Texans Care for Children to learn more about the bills and why they are important to both the health of the family and the business community. 

Take action and show your support to get the bills passed by the Texas Senate here: https://txchildren.org/action-center 

Apr 28, 202116:31
"The Year of Turnover": How Your Business Can Prepare

"The Year of Turnover": How Your Business Can Prepare

Research is indicating that return to work in 2021 on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to employee burnout and high rates of turnover. LeAnne Lagasse, co-owner of ROI Talent Development, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges that could lay ahead for businesses and strategies to promote well-being within teams to mitigate burnout and turnover.

Apr 13, 202116:44
Lubbock Cooper ISD Bond Discussion with Keith Bryant

Lubbock Cooper ISD Bond Discussion with Keith Bryant

This week, we visit with Lubbock Cooper ISD Superintendent Keith Bryant to get all the information about the district's upcoming bond election.

Apr 08, 202114:44
Lubbock Day at the State Capitol

Lubbock Day at the State Capitol

A small delegation from Lubbock made its way to the State Capitol in Austin for a modified version of "Lubbock Day." In addition to having a Lubbock Day resolution approved on the Senate floor, we had several productive meetings with legislators all across West Texas as well as with the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House.

Apr 01, 202116:04
Celebrating National Ag Week with Former Under Secretary Brandon Lipps
Mar 25, 202115:00
Talent Pipeline Management Brings New Opportunity to the Lubbock Community

Talent Pipeline Management Brings New Opportunity to the Lubbock Community

Hosts Eddie McBride and Kyle Jacobson visit with Peter Beard, Senior Vice President for Regional Workforce Development at the Greater Houston Partnership, on the work he is doing with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Talent Pipeline Management Initiative (TPM). The Lubbock Chamber is currently partnering with Lubbock Economic Development Alliance to bring TPM to the Lubbock community.

More information is available in a recent interview with Angela Lambert, Community Development Director of the Lubbock Chamber here.

Mar 18, 202118:46
Texas Tech University System and Midwestern State Partnership Update

Texas Tech University System and Midwestern State Partnership Update

Hosts Eddie McBride and Kyle Jacobson sit down with Henry Florsheim, Wichita Falls Chamber CEO, to discuss Midwestern State University joining the Texas Tech University System and what that means for both institutions. 

Mar 11, 202113:13
Serving Up Small Business Reaction to Governor Abbott's Executive Order to Open Texas

Serving Up Small Business Reaction to Governor Abbott's Executive Order to Open Texas

Rudy Rosales, the owner of Montelongo's Mexican Restaurant, a local favorite, hosted the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and Texas Governor Greg Abbott earlier this week for his state-wide announcement to open Texas 100% and lift the mask mandate on March 10. Hosts, Eddie McBride and Kyle Jacobson discuss how the pandemic has changed his business over the last year and what Executive Order (GA-34) means for his business moving forward. 

Mar 04, 202113:25
Top City Issues with Mayor Dan Pope

Top City Issues with Mayor Dan Pope

This week we visit with Lubbock Mayor Dan Pope on ERCOT, City Charter, and get the latest updates on the city's COVID efforts.

Feb 23, 202113:06
Previewing the 87th Legislature with Representative John Frullo

Previewing the 87th Legislature with Representative John Frullo

Hear from Eddie McBride and Kyle Jacobson as they discuss some of the top issues in the 87th Legislature with special guest, Rep. John Frullo.

Feb 18, 202115:20
The Business Case for Diversity

The Business Case for Diversity

In today's episode, you will hear from past Chamber Chair Cory Powell and a champion for the Chamber's diversity efforts that began during his tenure in 2018.

Feb 12, 202118:04
The Minimum Wage Scoop and How it could Freeze Economic Growth

The Minimum Wage Scoop and How it could Freeze Economic Growth

Eric Lee, CFO of Bahama Buck's joins Eddie McBride and Kyle Jacobson in the Lubbock Chamber studio to discuss the potential $15/hour federal minimum wage increase and the effects it could have on Lubbock area businesses.

Feb 04, 202120:49