Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce

09/05/2026

What an exciting moment for Lufkin! 💚🎨

We were honored to be part of the celebration at yesterday’s First Friday Luncheon as the Lufkin Cultural District shared the news that Lufkin is officially designated as a State Cultural District by the Texas Commission on the Arts!

This is a big win for our community and a reflection of the creativity, collaboration and hard work happening right here in Lufkin. Congratulations to Lufkin Creative and everyone who helped make this designation a reality!

We can’t wait to see what comes next! 🎉👏

09/04/2026

Save the Date! We’re looking forward to gathering with our community for the 2026 Elected Officials Reception on Thursday, October 1, presented by Oncor!

This special evening is our chance to say thank you to the elected officials who serve Angelina County and spend some time connecting outside of the day-to-day.

📅 Thursday, October 1
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Crown Colony Country Club

A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Oncor, for helping make this evening possible.

Save the date and plan to join us!

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Help us recognize the businesses, organizations and individuals making a difference in Angelina County! 🏆

Nominations are now open for the Celebrate Business Awards, presented by citywidepromo.com, and the Salute to Healthcare Awards, presented by St. Luke’s Health - Memorial Lufkin, a member of CommonSpirit.

Celebrate Business honors excellence in business and community leadership, while Salute to Healthcare recognizes the nurses, healthcare professionals and medical leaders who go above and beyond for our community.

Know someone deserving of recognition? Submit your nomination today: lufkintexas.org/celebrate-business

Award recipients will be honored on November 12, 2026, at The Pines.

09/03/2026

🌲🎉 Only two weeks until the 42nd Annual Texas State Forest Festival! 🎉🌲

The countdown is on! Join us September 17-20 at the George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center for four days of family fun, live entertainment, exciting competitions, delicious food, and plenty to see and do. Hosted by the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and presented by Brookshire Brothers, the Texas State Forest Festival is one of Deep East Texas' favorite traditions.

Best of all, your $8 gate admission includes many of the festival's biggest attractions, including:

🐅 Bengal Tiger Encounter
🦖 Dino Takeover
🦜 Wildlife Wendy
🦙 Exotic Petting Zoo presented by McWilliams Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
🌲 Children's Festival presented by West Fraser, hosted by Angelina Beautiful/Clean
🪓 Bear Hollow Wood Carvers presented by West Fraser Angelina
🎶 Swingin' Axe Music Stage presented by Visit Lufkin

Festival favorites are back, too!

🏃 Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run presented by S&W Expert Collision Repair
🚗 Pineywoods Car Show presented by Bryan's Paint and Body
📣 East Texas Cheerleading & Pom/Dance Championships presented by Integra Insurance
🛍 Market Days Vendor Marketplace
🔥 Big AXE BBQ Competition presented by Ferrara's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc
🍻 South First Bar & Grill Beer Garden
❄️ Cooling zone sponsored by Texas Air Conditioning, Electric and Plumbing
🎡 Carnival rides, games, festival food, and so much more!

Festival Hours
📅 Thursday & Friday: 5 PM to 10 PM
📅 Saturday: 10 AM to 10 PM
📅 Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM

Start planning your festival weekend at TexasStateForestFestival.com!

09/03/2026

Happy 10th Anniversary as a Chamber Investor, Amerigy Energy! 🎉

Based right here in Lufkin, Amerigy Energy helps Texas homeowners and businesses take the guesswork out of choosing an electricity plan. Their local brokers shop rates from 40+ qualified suppliers and help you compare your options, all at no cost to you.

Connect with their team and learn more at AmerigyEnergy.com.

This is proudly sponsored by Ferrara's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

09/03/2026

Start your Friday with breakfast, networking, and a little inspiration!

Join us for Power Networking Breakfast, presented by Amerigy Energy, on Friday, September 25 at 8 AM, as Barbara Havard of The Big Picture Events and our monthly sponsor shares “Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks.”

We all face moments when things don’t go according to plan. Barbara will share how to regroup, move forward, and turn those setbacks into opportunities for growth.

Come hungry, bring your business cards, and start your Friday with us!

Register to attend >>> bit.ly/PNB-0926

09/02/2026

Join us TOMORROW for Cheers with the Chamber from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Sleep Inn / MainStay Suites Lufkin, TX, located at 2409 N. Timberland Drive.

Stop by after work to visit with fellow Chamber Investors and enjoy a relaxed evening of networking. One lucky guest will also take home a BOSE SoundLink Flex SE Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) as the evening’s major door prize!

09/02/2026

What’s happening at the Texas Capitol can have a direct impact on businesses right here in Angelina County.

Healthcare affordability, workforce challenges, artificial intelligence, infrastructure and continued economic growth are all part of the conversation happening across our state.

We’ve rounded up the latest updates from the Texas Association of Business and what local employers should have on their radar.

🔗 Read the full Texas Business Update: lufkintexas.org/chamber-investor-news

09/02/2026

Join us TOMORROW at 10 AM as we celebrate Legends Barber College with a Red Carpet Salute!

1815 W. Frank Ave. | Lufkin
We hope to see you there!