Chamber Fourth Friday Luncheon to Focus on “Best Mental Health for Business”

NACOGDOCHES, TX, Feb. 18, 2026 — The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce invites business and community leaders to attend the February Fourth Friday Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 27, at the Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center. This month’s program, "Best Mental Health for Business," will deliver practical, real-world strategies designed to strengthen workplace culture and productivity. Sponosor is SERVPRO of Lufkin/S. Nacogdoches County. 

The presentation will be led by Laura Beth Cooper, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and owner of Connections Counseling & Psychological Services and Alana Culpepper, MHRM; MAdEd, Community Education Director at Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lufkin.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into recognizing mental health challenges in the workplace, supporting employees effectively and implementing strategies that foster resilience and engagement. The session is designed to equip employers, managers and team leaders with actionable tools they can apply immediately.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to bring this important conversation to the business community,” said Dr. Cooper. “When we have presented this program at other events, it was extremely well received, and attendees returned to their workplaces with real-life strategies they could implement right away. We’re excited to offer even more meaningful discussion and thought-provoking ideas for Chamber members.”

The Fourth Friday Luncheon provides an excellent opportunity for networking and professional development all while addressing one of today’s most important business topics, mental health in the workplace.

Registration Information:
Click and register online through noon on Feb. 24 or call the Nacogdoches County Chamber office at 936-560-5533 to register.

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