Episodes

Matt Roig and Antonio Pina for the DoubleTree by Hilton

As the season three location for the Hub City Spokes podcast, the DoubleTree by Hilton is near completion. Katherine White with the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance sits down with Matt Roig and Antonio Pina to talk about hotel amenities and delicious food. No stranger to Lubbock’s culinary scene, Antonio Pina will be serving up a...

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Rodney Madsen, CEO for GermBlast and Epidemiologist

Katherine White with the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance sits down with Rodney Madsen, CEO of Germblast, to discuss how his background in healthcare coupled with his company’s mission to “eradicate illnesses from everyday life” helped guide them through the recent effects of the public health crisis as infection experts.

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Robert Taylor, CEO of United Supermarkets

CEO of United Supermarkets Robert Taylor explains how the major Texas grocery store chain adapted to the recent challenges during the public health crisis. In this episode of Hub City Spokes, Katherine White with the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) discusses what the future of essential businesses may look like.

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Dan Pope, Mayor of the City of Lubbock

Lubbock City Mayor Dan Pope sits down with Katherine White of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance to get a closer look at how local leaders addressed the impacts of the recent public health crisis on the citizens, business owners and essential workers in the Lubbock community.

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Elizabeth Hill, Co-owner of Burklee Hill Vineyards

Elizabeth Hill, co-owner of Burklee Hill Vineyards, shares insight on recent impacts the Texas High Plains Wine industry is currently facing due to COVID-19. This family-owned, generational winery recently opened a tasting room and event center in the Historic Kress Building located in downtown Lubbock. Since opening, Burklee Hill has taken the necessary precautions including...

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Cameron and Anna Brown for Desert Sky Family Therapy

In this episode of Hub City Spokes, Anna and Cameron Brown, Director and Therapist for Desert Sky Therapy, explain the mental health affects the public health crisis has had on the community, recently opening their therapy clinic and conducting contactless, telehealth sessions during the pandemic. During this time they are dedicated to providing an outlet...

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Stephanie Henderson, General Manager of Carpet Tech

General Manager of Carpet Tech Stephanie Henderson sits down with Katherine White of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance to discuss the future effects the recent pandemic will have on the cleaning industry in Lubbock. As an emergency servicer of biohazard disinfecting, as well as other cleaning services, Carpet Tech has protected the Lubbock community from...

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John Osborne, CEO and President of LEDA

The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) partnered with Market Lubbock, Inc. and the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG) in creating the Support Lubbock Fund, a small business loan program awarding small businesses in the Lubbock community with financial assistance to alleviate the economic challenges of the recent public health crisis. John Osborne, CEO and...

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Kelly Davila and Naomi Couture with SPAG

Kelly Davila and Naomi Couture from the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG) discuss the Support Lubbock Fund, a partnership with Market Lubbock, Inc. and the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) to provide financial assistance to local small businesses. In this episode of Hub City Spokes listen to LEDA’s Katherine White go in-depth on the...

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Lubbock Wine Makers Spencer Igo, Jason Centanni and David Mueller

Grab a glass of Texas High Plains wine and press play, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Katherine White sits down with local winemakers and experts Spencer Igo, Jason Centanni and David Mueller to talk all things Lubbock, Texas wine.

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Lubbock Chef Cameron West

We hope you’re hungry! Katherine White chats with Cameron West, chef and owner of The West Table Kitchen & Bar, The Brewery LBK and new fried chicken favorite, Dirk’s, to discuss the thriving culinary scene in Lubbock, Texas.

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Chris Rankin with Breedlove Foods, Inc.

You may want to take notes for this one! Today, Chris Rankin, product and service coordinator at Breedlove Foods, Inc., tells his experience in the non-profit sector found in Lubbock, Texas. As an immigrant from Colombia in his early teens, Rankin shares his experience and the opportunities offered him in the “Hub City”.

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Madison Baker with California T’s

On episode four, Katherine White sits down with Madison Baker, owner of local favorite, California T’s. From Charlotte, NC to the “Hub City”, find out why Madison chose to return home and why Lubbock, Texas is the perfect place for young entrepreneurs. 

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Lubbock Brewmaster Eric Cunningham

Grab a pint and settle in for episode five of Hub City Spokes as Katherine White sits down with Eric Cunningham, co-owner of Two Docs Brewing Co. Veterinarian by day and master craft brewer by night, hear Cunningham’s thoughts on why Lubbock, Texas is the ideal environment to own a business.

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Amy Wimmers, Creator and Owner of The Ash

Lace up your running shoes! On today’s episode, Katherine White sits down with Amy Wimmers, creator and owner of The Ash, a local activewear boutique located in Lubbock, Texas. Listen in as Wimmers explains her passion for healthy living, empowering women along the way.

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