Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce

‼Early Bird Pricing ending July 17‼

Leadership is better when you grow together. Don’t miss your final opportunity to lock in special team pricing for the 2026 Global Leadership Summit, streaming live to Lufkin August 6–7 as a simulcast experience.

Organizations choose GLS to build stronger teams with a shared vision, fresh ideas, and a common leadership language they can take back to the workplace.

Chamber Investors: Be sure to check your email for special Investor pricing before registering.

📅 Deadline: July 17

Bring your team. Learn together. Lead stronger.
This local experience is made possible with support from Etech, MSGPR Ltd Co., Real Graphics, and Angelina College Nonprofit Leadership Center.

👉 Register now: LufkinTexas.org/Global-Leadership-Summit

What’s new on the Chamber blog? A little bit of everything happening across our community right now.

✔ VeraBank Earns SBA Preferred Lender Status

✔ Ward 1 to Host Quarterly Community Conversations with Lufkin Police Chief David Thomas Brazil - Angela Hobbs-Spencer for Lufkin City Council

✔ City Of Lufkin, Texas Announces July 4th Celebration at Ellen Trout Zoo Park

✔ Concerned Black Men of Lufkin to Host Teen Summit Focused on Leadership, Purpose and Potential

✔ BOM Bank to Host Free Fraud Awareness Event for Seniors in Lufkin

Take a few minutes to catch up and stay connected ⬇️
lufkintexas.org/chamber-investor-news

Congratulations, Leading Edge Class of 2026!

This month, we celebrated the graduation of this year's Leading Edge class at The Mill House. Leading Edge is a six-month fellowship empowering early-­ to mid-career professionals for lifelong community engagement and leadership through service on nonprofit boards. Each class participant was paired with an accomplished senior executive and received a board governance leadership training segment within each session, facilitated by the Angelina College Nonprofit Leadership Center.

Join us as we congratulate the professionals on their hard work and dedication. We are so proud of you!

Albino Rodriquez, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
Trillanee Price, CASA of the Pines
Emily Harmon, Angelina Beautiful/Clean
Risa Walker, Boys & Girls Club of Lufkin
Helena Barchenger, Southside Bank
Madi Stott, Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce
Cody Jackson, Lufkin Police Department

If you're interested in joining next year's class, reach out to Madi at [email protected] for more information!

Join us THIS THURSDAY for Cheers with the Chamber, being held at the Angelina College library, as we help kick off this year's Angelina College Foundation Dinner at the Diamond. Stop by after work, connect with fellow Chamber Investors and friends, and learn more about one of our community's favorite events.

Healthy cultures are not built through avoidance.

Week 5 of The Leader’s Table is now available:
Hard Conversations, Healthy Cultures

Because leadership means addressing problems early, honestly, and with care.

Read now at LufkinTexas.org/the-leaders-table

Join us THIS FRIDAY as we celebrate a major milestone at this month's Power Networking Breakfast, presented by Amerigy Energy!

Be part of the live recording of the 200th episode of the Chamber Connect Podcast, presented by ITEnabled, featuring CASA of the Pines. This will be located in the Texas Room at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center.

For 200 episodes, we've shared stories, highlighted community impact, and connected business and community leaders across Angelina County. Now, we're inviting you to experience the conversation live.

Register to attend: bit.ly/PNB-0626

It’s a great week to connect and celebrate at the Chamber, June 22–26!

✔ Cheers with the Chamber hosted by the Angelina College Foundation
✔ Power Networking Breakfast featuring the 200th Chamber Connect Podcast and CASA of the Pines

For details and registration information, visit LufkinTexas.org or call 936-634-6644. We look forward to seeing you this week!

Join us NEXT Thursday for Cheers with the Chamber at the Angelina College library, as we help kick off this year's Angelina College Foundation Dinner at the Diamond. Stop by after work, connect with fellow Chamber Investors and friends, and learn more about one of our community's favorite events.

Congratulations, Restoration in the Pines, Counseling & Wellness, PLLC, on your ribbon cutting and welcome to the Chamber!

Restoration in the Pines, Counseling & Wellness is dedicated to supporting children, teens, adults, and families through life's challenges. The practice provides compassionate, personalized therapy services for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, and behavioral issues, creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals can heal, grow, and thrive.

Visit restorationinthepines.com for more information.

Join us NEXT FRIDAY as we celebrate a major milestone at this month's Power Networking Breakfast, presented by Amerigy Energy!

Be part of the live recording of the 200th episode of the Chamber Connect Podcast, presented by ITEnabled, featuring CASA of the Pines. This will be located in the Texas Room at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center.

For 200 episodes, we've shared stories, highlighted community impact, and connected business and community leaders across Angelina County. Now, we're inviting you to experience the conversation live.

Register to attend: bit.ly/PNB-0626