The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a luncheon, “A Dialogue with the Dallas Fed” on Thurs., Aug. 17, from 11:30 a.m-1 p.m. at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center.
What does today’s economic climate mean for business in Lubbock and across the state? How is the Federal Reserve using this information to develop sound monetary policies to grow economic opportunity for job creators? Join in on the conversation with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President and CEO Robert Kaplan on the Texas economy and monetary policy. The luncheon will feature remarks by Congressman Jodey Arrington followed by a moderated question and answer session with Kaplan, led by Jeff Mercer, the Senior Associate Dean for the Texas Tech School of Finance.
Tickets for the luncheon are $50. Chamber members receive a discounted price of $35. Sponorships are still available for this event. Please contact Stevie Poole at stevie.poole@lubbockbiz.org or (806) 761-7000 to reserve a sponsorship today!
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce represents almost 2,000 businesses and over 79,000 employees on the South Plains which accounts for over $2 billion in annual household earnings in Lubbock and West Texas. The Chamber has twice earned the distinguished 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and is a two-time Chamber of the Year recognized by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
(News release from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce)