Experts in business and workforce development discuss the challenge of keeping the economy booming and the obstacles that could slow future growth in the region
The City of Lindale has seen new businesses popping up all over. Author: Payton Weidman Updated: 9:04 PM CST March 9, 2021
LINDALE, Texas The City of Lindale anticipated seeing new businesses open up in 2020 after the completion of the Toll 49 Lindale Relief Route.
However, when the pandemic hit, Shelbie Glover, president and CEO of the Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce, said things hit a pause. We witnessed the COVID-19 start in Smith County and we immediately saw business closures, business changes, and lots of challenges, Glover said. But after we regrouped, and I mean, we, in the sense of all of our business community together, collectively regrouped, and refocused, I think we ve seen a surge in business here locally.
BACK TO BUSINESS: East Texas growth in 2021
President and CEO of the Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce says new businesses are opening amid the pandemic. Author: Aaron Baker (CBS 19) Published: 11:49 PM CST January 7, 2021 Updated: 11:49 PM CST January 7, 2021
LINDALE, Texas As 2021 begins, East Texas businesses have weathered an unprecedented challenge. Against all odds, there has been growth in the region growth that can also be found outside of East Texas larger cities.
Shelbie Glover, President and CEO of the Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce, says new businesses are opening amid the pandemic. We had a couple of new spas open up and we have a couple of new restaurants open up, Glover said. Ladies clothing seems to be a big target this year