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The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Vol. 22 No. 1 January 2014 Total Resource Campaign 2014 pg. 6
Chamber University: Customer Service pg. 7
Costa Rica with the Chamber pg. 11
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In the news this month:
2014 Board of Directors
Total Resource Campaign....................................... 6 Chamber U: Customer Service Seminar..................... 7 100th Aniversary Awards Celebration Recap.....8-9 Leadership Classes Sponsor Appreciation..........10 Costa Rica with the Chamber................................13 Chamber U: Global Classroom..............................14
A Message from the Chamber Since 1913, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce’s mission of strengthening, promoting and serving its member businesses has positively benefited the entire region and local quality of life. As the largest business federation on the South Plains, the Chamber represents almost 2,200 members who employ approximately 73,000 workers, and account for around $900 million in economic impact in Lubbock and West Texas. This is accomplished without the use of tax dollars. Each day, the Chamber strengthens, promotes and serves its member businesses through numerous programs and events. The Chamber advocates on local, state and federal levels and offers diverse programs for both large and small as well as minority-owned businesses.
Share your News! To submit an article or sponsor an issue, contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.
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Executive Committee
Chairwoman Alona Beesinger, Suddenlink Chairman-Elect Jay Jacobus, Scarborough Specialties, Inc. Immediate Past Chairman Carlos Morales, Caprock Home Health Services, Inc. Treasurer Beth Bridges, South Plains Mall Office Secretary Eddie McBride , Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairwoman, Business Development Diannah Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency Vice Chairman, Communications & Marketing Peter Hur, RFS Financial Services Vice Chairman, Education & Workforce Development
Gabe Vitela, Texas Land and Cattle Company
Vice Chairman, Leadership Sidney Hopper, United Supermarkets LLC Vice Chairman, Government & Community Relations David Park, Atmos Energy Vice Chairman, Membership & Investor Relations Brice Foster, SouthWest Bank
Board of Directors Carmen Aguirre, Children’s Advocacy Center of the South Plains Sharon Bass, Volunteer Center of Lubbock Ron Betenbough, Betenbough Homes Michael Calvillo, Michael Calvillo Bail Bonds Renee Gonzales Davis, Alderson Enterprises/Mercedes-Benz Scott Fagin, First United Bank Linda Gaither, WestMark Realtors- Gaither/Ratcliff Sonny Garza, City Bank Clayton Isom, The Isom Group Dan Jackson, KCBD TV-News Channel 11 Brent King, UMC Health System Robert Lacy, PYCO Industries, Inc. Jason Medina, Glasheen, Valles & Inderman, LLP Jessie Mendoza, PrimeWest Mortgage Corp. Kathy Oaks, American Cancer Society Richard Parks, Covenant Health Bill Patton, Robinson, Johnston & Patton, CPAs Tony Pena, First Capital Bank Tim Perrin, Lubbock Christian University Norval Pollard, City Bank Cathy Pope, StarCare Specialty Health System Cory Powell, TTU Mentor Tech Jorge Quirino, Essential Home Health Care/Absolute Home Medical Shirley Schleuse, Lamar Outdoor Advertising Frank Silvas, AFLAC-Frank Silvas Polly Vann, V-tech Environmental Services Irasema Velasquez, Velasquez Insurance & Worksite Benefits Dr. David Vroonland, Frenship Independent School District Chuck Walker, FirstCare Health Plans Mitch Watson, FirstBank & Trust Co. Connie Wharton, Mulcahy Wharton Business Consultants, LLC
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Upcoming
January
Calendar of Events
January 9 Business After Hours - hosted by Prosperity Bank January 15 Ambassador Luncheon January 23 Public Service, Campaigns & Candidacy School Business After Hours - hosted by FirstCare January 29 Chamber University: Customer Service
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Downtown Committee Discussion - Noon - LCOC
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Leadership Lubbock Committee Meeting - 10:30 a.m. - LCOC First Tuesday Networking - Young Professionals - 5:30 p.m. Harrigan’s, 3801 50th St., Ste. 1
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Ribbon Cutting for Delta Signs and Designs - 4:30 p.m. 12402 Slide Road, Ste. 401
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Imagine Lubbock Together Downtown Committee Meeting 11:30 a.m. - San Jacinto Room, Wells Fargo Center Community Prayer Breakfast Committee Meeting - 3 p.m. LCOC Business After Hours hosted by Prosperity Bank - 5:30 p.m. 1501 Ave. Q
10 Imagine Lubbock Together - 8 a.m. - LEDA Board Rm Legislative Affairs Committee - 10:30 a.m. - LCOC 13 Healthy Lubbock/Imagine Lubbock Together Task Force Meeting - Noon - San Jacinto Room, Wells Fargo Center 14 Leadership Lubbock Arts & Education Day - All Day Ribbon Cutting for PNS I-27 Medical Center - 4:30 p.m. 4105 I-27 15 New Century Leadership Committee Meeting - 11 a.m. LCOC Ambassador Luncheon - Noon - TBA 16 Agriculture Committee Meeting - 8 a.m. - LCOC WaterSmart Task Force - 9 a.m. - LCOC Executive Committee Meeting - Noon - LCOC 21 Young Professionals Steering Committee Meeting - Noon LCOC 22 New Century Leadership Media Day - All Day
Happy New Year from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
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Public Service, Campaigns & Candidacy School - 1 p.m. Texas Tech Club Business after Hours hosted by FirstCare Health Plans 5:30 p.m. - Texas Tech Stadium Club - West Side
24 Imagine Lubbock Together - 8 a.m. - LEDA Board Rm 25 Ribbon Cutting for Girl Scout Cookie Sale kick-off -10 a.m. 9507 Indiana Ave. (Indiana Avenue Baptist Church) 28 Business Expo Committee Meeting - 4 p.m. - LCOC 29 Chamber University: Customer Service - 8 a.m. Covenant Knipling Center 30 Board of Directors Meeting - 10 a.m. - TTU Rawls College of Business Career Management Center 31 Ribbon Cutting for All Saints High School - 10 a.m. 3222 103rd St.
For a complete list of Chamber and member events, visit our calendar online at lubbockchamber.com.
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Business After Hours
Chamber Staff President & CEO Eddie McBride, IOM Executive Vice President Government & Community Relations Norma Ritz Johnson, IOM, CCE CFO & Vice President Administration Sheri Nugent, IOM Vice President Business Development Robin Raney, IOM Vice President Communications & Marketing Tammi Boozer
HOSTED BY:
Prosperity Bank
January 9, 2014 | 1501 Ave Q 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM 速
Chamber University
Customer Service with Phil Pirkle of United Supermarkets and Brandon Mulkey from Chick-fil-A
January 29, 2014 | 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Knipling Center above Covenant Medical Center's west parking garage
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Business After Hours
Vice President Education & Workforce Development
Diana Fabing
Vice President Membership & Investor Relations
Colleen Evans, IOM
Government & Community Relations Specialist
Amy Marquez Community Relations & Program Specialist Audrey DeLeon Marketing Specialist Haily Assiter Administrative Assistant Kathy Bass Office Coordinator/Accounting Clerk Patsy Moffett Customer Service Representative Patricia Picon Intern Peyton Waldrip
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January 23, 2014 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Texas Tech Stadium Club - West Side
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Total Resource Campaign 2014 The Big Picture 2014 Total Resource Campaign DIRECTED BY
STARRING
BRICE FOSTER
AWARD-WINNING VOLUNTEERS
Now Accepting Nominations Membership Hub City bbq Business Expo Golf Classic Business Mercado Annual Meeting Chamber University AND SO MUCH MORE
Marinda Heinrich
SUPPORTING CAST
Rubin Moralez
Nick Atwood
Scott Fagin
The 2014 Total Resource Campaign (TRC) will start sponsorship renewals on January 8. We thank you for your continued support of the Chamber and the TRC. The annual Total Resource Campaign is an eight-week campaign that begins in March and goes through the end of April, in which Chamber volunteers go into the business community to secure sponsorships for the upcoming year’s Chamber events and programs. “The TRC helps our member businesses better plan their budgets, support the Chamber and become involved in community-wide events,” said Campaign Coordinator Sheri Nugent. One of the biggest benefits businesses receive when participating in the TRC is an immense amount of exposure throughout the year. Not only do businesses receive recognition for their sponsorship during the TRC but also in the promotions leading up to the event they chose to sponsor, as well as being listed in the full page newspaper advertisement from the Chamber to thank the sponsors. “It’s a general benefit of friendship,” Chairman of the TRC, Brice Foste said. “I like getting to see the folks I’ve met through the TRC out in the community that I get to keep up with. It’s all about building new relationships.” As the Chamber moves closer to the start of the TRC we look forward to working with our volunteers who are passionate about growing the business community in Lubbock.
Diannah Tatum
Save the Date: Learn About Public Service, Campaigns and Candidacy! January 23, 2014
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will host a “Public Service, Candidates and Campaigns School” from 1-5 p.m., Thurs., Jan. 23 at the Texas Tech Club. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. The program will be non-partisan in nature and provide a nuts-and-bolts overview of what Lubbock County residents need to know to run for office, what to be ready for if a friend or family member runs for office, or if they might want to participate in campaigns for issue-based ballot measures in the future. “If you haven’t made your mind up yet as to whether or not you really want to jump into the political process, or if you’d like to get involved in a future campaign related to a local or even statewide ballot measure, this is a good place to help get you started,” said Eddie McBride, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. Topics to be covered will range from teaching potential candidates how to tell if they are ready to run for office, to basic campaign strategies, and procedures for filing for placement on the ballot and reporting contributions. Facilitators will be experienced local professionals who have run for office or assisted on the campaign trail. Those confirmed so far are Mike Stevens with
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Action Printing and Former Lubbock Mayor Marc McDougal. The Public Service Candidate School will not cover an exhaustive education on the issues, rather it will focus on the public service and candidacy process. The class also will give basic information such as laws dictating campaigns and reporting of contributions. The school also will cover media relations and the importance of building a solid campaign team. The program is modeled on several successful candidate schools held throughout Texas and the United States by other chambers of commerce. Such public service seminars have been identified as a best practice for chambers of commerce by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Candidate School is open to any civically-minded citizen of Lubbock County. Class size is limited, pre-registration is required, and the fee is $35 to attend (Chamber members receive a discounted fee of $25). For more information, please contact Norma Ritz Johnson at 806.761.7000 or norma.johnson@lubbockbiz.org.
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Save the Date!s Total Resource Campaign (TRC) February 27 - April 30, 2014
Community Prayer Breakfast May 1, 2014
yo de Ma Cinco 2014 May 5,
Expo Business 4 1 May 8, 20
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Leadercast May 9, 2014
Annual Golf Classic July 21, 2014
Hub City BBQ Cook-Off September 18, 2014 Business Mercado/ Hispanic Heritage Luncheon October 2014
Chamber University: Customer Service Back for Part II! Hear from United Supermarkets and Chick-fil-A as they discuss the components of developing and maintaining great customer service. Register now for the January 29th seminar which takes place from 8 – 11:30 a.m. Presentors include Phil Pirkle, Executive Vice President of Talent Management for United Supermarkets and Brandon Mulkey, Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A. This seminar is part of Chamber University, a series business seminars designed to address critical business topics and offer tools to navigate and thrive in the ever-changing demands of the 21st century workplace. Chamber University is presented by Covenant Health, and sponsored by American National Bank, United Supermarkets, and Workforce Solutions South Plains. Chick-fil-A at 69th & Slide and 82nd & Milwaukee are the breakfast sponsors for this event. Sponsorships include complimentary seats at each seminar in the 2013-2014 series. Registration is now open. Changes to your reservation may be made until 5 p.m., Mon., Jan. 27. The seminar will be held in the Knipling Center located above Covenant Medical Center’s west parking garage and parking will be provided.
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CONGRATULATIONS
to all of the Annual Award Winners!
Carlos Morales presented David Putman with his Ambassador of the Year award.
Cliff HIllin, the 2013 Volunteer of the Year, received his award from Wyatt Leavell and Carlos Morales.
Matt Bumstead of United Supermarkets accepted the Business Person of the Year award on behalf of Robert Taylor, which was presented to him by Carlos Morales.
William Ware, Pat Ware and Chuck Parr accepted the Business of the Year award for American National Bank from Carlos Morales
Business Person Hall of Fame, Chancellor Kent Hance, Texas Tech University System accepted his award from Barry Orr with FirstBank & Trust and Carlos Morales.
David R. Miller, President of McDougal Construction, accepted the Business Hall of Fame award for McDougal Companies from Carlos Morales and award sponsor Bill deTournillon of PrimeWest Mortgage
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100th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Luncheon Presented by:
The December 5, 2013 100th Anniversary and Award Celebration highlighted the year’s achievements while honoring those who made it possible. 2013 Award recipients include: Awards presented: -Ambassador of the Year, David Putman of LegalShield, presented by Parkhill, Smith & Cooper -Volunteer of the Year, Cliff Hillin of X8 Environmental, Inc. presented by the Volunteer Center of Lubbock -Business Person of the Year, Robert Taylor of United Supermarkets -Business of the Year, American National Bank -Business Person Hall of Fame, Chancellor Kent Hance, Texas Tech University System, presented by FirstBank & Trust -Business Hall of Fame, McDougal Companies, presented by PrimeWest Mortgage Thank you to our generous sponsors: Annual Meeting Presenting Sponsor: FirstBank & Trust Annual Report Presenting Sponsor: FirstCare Health Plans
Annual Meeting Gold Sponsors: Betenbough Homes Caprock Home Health Services City Bank Coca-Cola Refreshments Covenant Health Freese and Nichols, Inc. Happy State Bank Lone Star State Bank Lubbock County Lubbock National Bank Prosperity Bank Sysco West Texas, Inc. Wells Fargo
Annual Meeting Silver Sponsors: Action Printing AimBank BBVA Compass Bank Benchmark Business Solutions Essential Home Healthcare First United Bank LHUCA Lubbock Christian University Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Lubbock Independent School District Reese Technology Center South Plains College South Plains Sonic Management Southwest Bank StarCare Specialty Health System UMC Health System Workforce Solutions South Plains
Annual Meeting Diamond Sponsors: George McMahan Development, LLC, Suddenlink Annual Report Diamond Sponsor: American National Bank Annual Report Platinum Sponsor: Atmos Energy, McDougal Companies Annual Meeting Platinum Sponsors: Centennial Bank, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency The fabulous meal was provided by Stella’s with entertainment by Forte of Lubbock Christian University and floral arrangements courtesy of United Supermarkets.
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LEADERSHIP CLASSES
Community business leaders have a great starting base provided by the leadership programs at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. Programs are designed to educate participants about main industries, introduce them to key business and community leaders as well as make the classes aware of the needs of the community.
New Century Leadership Skills development and direct interaction are the foundation each class is built upon. High school students spend a day each month visiting local businesses and learning directly from professionals the ins and outs of a business and the behind-the-scenes functions of running one. Leadership Lubbock Created especially for the busy professional, each monthly class focuses on developing leadership skills to improve connections while providing participants with a thorough knowledge of our great city and the community we all live in. Thank You, Leadership Lubbock Sponsors!
Each class highlights a specific industry, whether it is health, agriculture, media, or government. Activities include tours, speaker presentations, and interactive learning to help participants fully explore the realm of each industry identified. These educational opportunities are made possible through the generosity of our sponsors and we are grateful for their support of our educational endeavors to serve our business members.
Leadership Lubbock:
City/County Services Day “Leadership is equivalent to servanthood” spoke the Honorable Judge Bill Sowder as City/County Services Day hit a high note at the very beginning. The 99th District Judge’s courtroom was full as he and Sunshine Stanek of the Lubbock Criminal District Attorney’s Office presented on the daily life of the Lubbock County Courthouse. David Miller presented on the value of “Communication and Clarity” and a hands-on experiment drove home the importance of proper communication in a team effort. The community’s city boards are in full swing and Thomas Harris and Becky Garza re-
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layed the importance of community involvement. Jennie Hill reminded the class of the importance of advocating for foster care children in the court system through CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the South Plains. An in-depth tour of the Lubbock County Detention Center and the Lubbock Police Department provided the final conclusion to a fun-filled and informative day of the services the city provides.
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New Century Leadership: Health & Wellness Day
The soft beeping of the monitor echoed throughout the room but all eyes were riveted on the tour guide of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at UMC Health System. Health & Wellness Day began bright and early on Thurs., Dec. 12, and an intense day of tours and presentations provided high school students an opportunity to learn the many facets of patientcentered healthcare in Lubbock. AeroCare facilities wowed students from the onset and the state-of-the-art aircraft and extensive life support equipment was a sight to behold. A visit through the halls of the F. Marie Hall SimLife Center gave an eye-opening view of how advanced technology has changed the face of hands-on learning. The
consequences of drunk driving were addressed in a lunchtime presentation that incorporated laughter as part of the learning process to ease the seriousness of the discussion. A tour of the Covenant Rehabilitation Department addressed the therapies available to recovering patients. The day came to an end after an intensive session of Laughter Yoga that applied the theories of voluntary laughter and the physiological and psychological benefits. The next New Century Leadership class is Media Day on Wed., Jan. 22.
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November Ambassador of the Month: Jeff Franks
by Peyton Waldrip
The Chamber congratulates Jeff Franks on being awarded the November Ambassador of the Month. Franks has been actively involved in the Chamber’s Ambassador Program since the spring of 2011. Franks is a Sales Manager at Brink Fleet. Franks said he is passionate about his work in the auto industry. “I really enjoy helping people buy vehicles from start to finish with whatever they need,” Franks said. Franks said being an Ambassador is important to him because he enjoys getting to take part in the community. “Originally, I joined the Chamber to promote my business,” Franks said. “But I have found it to be a great outlet to promote others’ businesses as well.” For Franks, he said the most rewarding part of being an ambassador is meeting new people. He also said he appreciates the networking opportunities that come with being a Chamber Ambassador. Franks said his favorite Chamber event is the Hub City BBQ. Outside of the Chamber, Franks stays involved on the Board of Directors for Youth Orchestras of Lubbock.
Ambassador Program sponsored by
Jeff Franks receiving his award from 2013 Chairman Carlos Morales
Business of the Month: Blackmon Mooring
The Chamber extends sincere congratulations to Blackmon Mooring, January Business of the Month. Having been a member since the early 90s, the Blackmon Mooring staff says they are honored to receive this award, as they consider this award to be a privilege. Since 1948, Blackmon Mooring has offered cleaning and restoration services to help keep your home clean and safe. For over 35 years, Blackmon Mooring has been working with local homeowners and businesses in Lubbock to bring lives back to normal after a fire or flood, restore important information after a catastrophic storm or by simply making things a little cleaner with our carpet cleaning services. Blackmon Mooring’s services include Carpet Cleaning, Air Duct Cleaning, Water Damage Restoration, Fire Damage Restoration, Storm Damage Restoration,
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Construction Services, Document Recovery, Electronic Media Recovery. Blackmon Mooring said they got involved in the Chamber years ago to cultivate long lasting relationships with the Lubbock business and family community. Krista Price, Marketing Representative for Blackmon Mooring, spoke on behalf of Blackman Mooring and said: “The Chamber offers opportunities both in building new contacts and strengthening current customer relationships.” “We have enjoyed attending numerous Chamber sponsored events such as BBQ cook-offs, ribbon cuttings, Thursday Business After Hours and the Business Expo,” Price said, “The Business Expo has been most beneficial for networking and building long lasting relationships.”
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Business and free enterprise flourishes in a thriving community that fosters a pro-business, pro-growth, pro-jobs environment. The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in 2013 formed the Lubbock Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) to ensure resources are available to actively support or oppose issues or ballot measures that affect the economic wellbeing of the Lubbock area economy. The Lubbock Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) is an affiliated political committee of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, the mission of which is to “strengthen, promote and serve our member businesses.” PAC Facts •The PAC is an issues-oriented PAC (not a candidate PAC). State law allows both individual and corporate contributions to this type of PAC. •The PAC is registered with the Texas Ethics Commission as a General Purpose PAC. •The PAC is nonpartisan and not affiliated with any candidate PAC. •The PAC is focused on issues and policies on the local and state level. •The Chamber is not providing funding to the PAC. The PAC is raising its own funds, through voluntary contributions from Chamber members and others interested in supporting a policy climate that encourages and fosters free enterprise. •Contributions to the PAC are voluntary and not tax deductible. •The PAC’s funds are separate and segregated from the Chamber’s funds. Information about PAC contributions and expenditures will be reported and disclosed as required by law. •The PAC is administered by an independent Board of Directors: o Chairman: David Seim o Treasurer: Joe Rapier o Tim Collins o Carlos Morales o Alona Beesinger o Jerry Kolander o Steve Verett o Dianna Tatum o Brice Foster o George McMahan o Secretary: Eddie McBride o Assistant Treasurer (ex-officio): Norma Ritz Johnson For more information, please contact Norma Ritz Johnson at 806.761.7000
THANKS to our Legislative Appreciation Luncheon Speakers: U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, Senator Robert Duncan, Rep. John Frullo & Rep. Charles Perry and to our Sponsors! Presenting Sponsor: StarCare Specialty Health System
Diamond Sponsor: Parkhill Smith & Cooper
Platinum: George McMahan Development, LLC; Atmos Energy; Texas Tech University System; AgTexas Farm Credit Services Gold: South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc., Lubbock Association of Realtors, TTU Office of the President; Plains Cotton Cooperative Association; SouthWest Bank; Amerigroup Corporation; High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1
LegalShield® Independent Associate, David Putman has recently entered into a cooperative agreement with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to provide a value-added benefit not only to the members but also the chamber itself. “I have been working closely with the broker division at LegalShield to help bring these services to the chamber members where it is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Putman. New LegalShield business enrollees would receive a “rebate card” usable at other selected chamber businesses to offset any enrollment fee while the chamber would receive a 4% lifetime royalty. This value added membership benefit program is good for the Chamber AND its members. Affordable legal service and identity theft protection plans will be made available to business owners as well as their employees. While David is the Regional Manager with LegalShield and is certified as a Small Business & Employee Benefit Specialist, he has also served as the Chamber Ambassador Chairman since 2011. For more information and a free consultation: David Putman 806.787.9150 www.GreatFamilyPlan.com
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eLearning Center: Expand Your Business Savvy Earn Continuing Education Units (CEU’s)
Our eLearning Center is a cloud-based online course delivery and management platform that includes hundreds of online courses supporting business leadership, sales and marketing, information technology, human resources, communications, and business innovation. We provide local subject matter experts and training companies with their own online classrooms to create and deliver online course content to our Chamber members and their employees. The Business eLearning Center is available for our members to access anywhere…anytime 24/7. Completed courses include a Certificate of Achievement and/or Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and become part of your personal education portfolio, a permanent record of your education and skills that can be shared online or with your employer. Discounts are available to businesses that make annual purchases or purchase 10 courses or more. Email studentservices@globalclassroom.us. Click here to see the MASTER COURSE LIBRARY Key Categories Include: FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING eLEARNING CENTER HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) eLEARNING CENTER LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT eLEARNING CENTER MICROSOFT OFFICE eLEARNING CENTER BUSINESS COMMUNICATION eLEARNING CENTER SOFTWARE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) eLEARNING CENTER Chamber University is presented by Covenant Health with Platinum Sponsors American National Bank, United Supermarkets and Workforce Solutions South Plains. For additional information, contact Robin Raney, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce VP of Business Development at robin.raney@lubbockbiz.org.
Course Support (866) 535-3772
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Ribbon Cuttings
Ribbon Cuttings sponsored by
Battery Joe 4411 19thStreet
Cookie Advantage 5149 69th Street
Covenant Urgent Care 1910 Quaker, Suite 101
Generation Healthcare #14 Briercroft Office Park
Italian Garden 1636 13th Street
J. Roberts 4210 82nd Street, Suite 232
Lubbock’s Largest Gingerbread House supporting Texas Boys’ Ranch
Piper Boutique 5604 Slide Road, Suite 700
Platinum Bank 6502 Slide Road
Stripes 6317 Milwaukee Avenue
Vista Bank 4350 19th Street
Your Web Pro 3307 82nd Street 15
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Welcome New Chamber Members!
11/16/13 - 12/15/13
Please place this addition in your Chamber Business Directory & Resource Guide Cintas 1115 Slaton Hwy., Suite D Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 796-0000 Uniform Rental
Safety World, Inc. PO Box 471 Fresno, CA 93709 (559) 974-3087 Safety Systems
Italian Garden
Second Baptist Church of Levelland
1636 13th St. Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 771-2212 Restaurants
301 Cherry St. Levelland, TX 79336 (806) 894-6149 Churches
U View 5811 63rd St., Suite A Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 283-6776 Advertising
Current membership information can be found on the Chamber’s online Business Directory. Members can be searched by category or keyword. Membership information can be verified online through the Member Only section.
Stripes Supports Area Schools and Organizations Stripes donates, at every store opening, to a school or an organization which works with kids. This is a picture of them donating to Frenship Oakridge Elementary School which is right across Milwaukee from their newest store.
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