Lubbock Business Network - September 2014 Newsletter by Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

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13th Annual Hub City BBQ Cook-Off Tickets On Sale Now! Vol. 22 No. 9 September 2014 A Message from Hub City BBQ Business President/CEO Cook-Off Tickets Mercado/ Eddie McBride On Sale Now! Hispanic Heritage Luncheon pg. 6 pg. 7 pg. 9

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In the news this month:

2014 Board of Directors

A Message from Chamber President/CEO............. 6 Hub City BBQ Tickets On Sale Now......................... 7 Chamber Employer Health Plan............................. 8 Business Mercado/Hispanic Heritage Luncheon.. 9 Texas Tech State of the System Luncheon...............11 Texas Tech Football Kickoff Breakfast Recap.......12

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.

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To submit an article or sponsor an issue, contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

Chamber Chat is a weekly video update meant to inform Chamber members about Chamber happenings. Click here to see the latest edition of Chamber Chat. Interested in sponsoring one or more editions of Chamber Chat? Contact Marketing Specialist Haily Assiter by email at haily.assiter@lubbockbiz.org, or by phone at 806-761-7003.

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, Twisted Root Burger Co.

Vice Chairman, Leadership Sidney Hopper, United Supermarkets LLC Vice Chairman, Government & Community Relations David Park, Atmos Energy Vice Chairman, Membership & Investor Relations Brice Foster, City Bank

Board of Directors Carmen Aguirre, Children’s Advocacy Center of the South Plains Sharon Hyde 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 Jessie Mendoza, FirstBank & Trust Co. Kathy Oaks, American Cancer Society Richard Parks, Covenant Health Bill Patton, Robinson, Johnston & Patton, CPAs Tony Pena, FirstCapital Bank L. Timothy 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 Dr. Berhl Robertson, Lubbock Independent School District 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, Centennial Bank

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Upcoming September 4 Employers Workforce Summit Business After Hours hosted by The Legacy Event Center September 18 Hub City BBQ Cook-Off September 23 Texas Tech University State of the System Luncheon September 30 Chamber University: Human Resources

Reserve your 2015 Chamber Directory Sponsorship today!

Contact: Haily Assiter 806-761-7003 haily.assiter@lubbockbiz.org 4

September Business Mercado/Hispanic Heritage Luncheon Committee Meeting 4 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Matador Motors – 4 p.m. – 5901 34th St.

Agriculture Committee Meeting – 8 a.m. – LCOC Water-Smart Task Force Meeting – 9:30 a.m. – LCOC Business After Hours hosted by The Legacy Event Center 5:30 p.m. – 1500 14th St.

Ribbon Cutting: Comfort Keepers & Meals on Wheels – 10 a.m. Tornado Gallery, 1822 Buddy Holly Ave. Transportation Committee Meeting – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Pure Water Ice & Tea Company – 3 p.m. 404 Frankford Ave. Ribbon Cutting: Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts 5:30 p.m. – 511 Ave K

Ribbon Cutting: Lubbock Area Square & Round Dance Federation Noon – 2306 120th St. Hub City BBQ First Time Head Cooks Meeting – 5:30 p.m. – LCOC New Century Leadership Orientation – 6:30 p.m. Bacon Heights Baptist Church Family Life Center, 53rd & Slide Rd.

Ribbon Cutting: Tigris Real Estate - HQ Plaza – 4:30 p.m. 5307 West Loop 289

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Executive Committee Meeting – Noon – LCOC Community Prayer Luncheon Committee Meeting – 4 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: First Cash Pawn – 10 a.m. 7301 University Ave., Suite 100-300 Government Relations Committee Meeting – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC

Hub City BBQ Head Cooks Meeting – 5:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 1411 Broadway

Ambassador Luncheon Sponsored by Centennial Bank – Noon Courtyard by Marriott, 4011 South Loop 289 Young Professionals Steering Committee Meeting – Noon – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Fairfield Inn – 1 p.m. – 4007 South Loop 289 Ribbon Cutting: Sun Loan & Tax Service – 3 p.m. – 405 Slide Rd., Ste. 111

Hub City BBQ Cook-Off – 5 p.m. – Downtown Lubbock

Texas Tech University State of the System Luncheon – Noon TTU Museum Helen Devitt Jones Sculpture Court, 3301 4th St. Ribbon Cutting: American Business Women’s Association - Lubbock Area Lights Chapter – 5:15 p.m. – Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway

New Century Leadership Ropes Day – All Day – 701 Regis Groundbreaking: Betenbough Homes – 10 a.m. – 6305 82nd St.

Board Meeting – 10 a.m. – Lubbock Christian University Baker Conference Center, 22nd & Dover Groundbreaking: Hyatt Place – 4:30 p.m. – 2309 Mac Davis Lane

Ribbon Cutting: Goodwill Industries – 8:30 a.m. – 5710 Spur 327 Ribbon Cutting: 180 Vape – 11:30 a.m. – 5206 82nd St., Suite 14

Ribbon Cutting: American Diabetes Association Lubbock 8:45 a.m. – 601 Municipal Dr.

Business Mercado/Hispanic Heritage Luncheon Committee Meeting – 4 p.m. – LCOC

Chamber University: Human Resources – 8 a.m. Knipling Education Conference Center, 21st St. & Louisville Ave.

For a complete list of Chamber and member events, visit our calendar online at lubbockchamber.com.

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BUSINESS

AFTER HOURS hosted by

September 4, 2014

5:30pm-7:00pm

1500 14th St.

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 Christye Weld Vice President Communications & Marketing Tammi Boozer Vice President Membership & Investor Relations Colleen Evans, IOM Leadership Director Amy Marquez Education Director Allison Cottrell Marketing Specialist Haily Assiter Event Specialist Haley Howey Office Coordinator/Accounting Clerk Patsy Moffett Customer Service Representative Patricia Picon Interns Keely Hamman Peyton Waldrip

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A Message from the President/CEO Eddie McBride The September 1999 edition of Lubbock Business Network carried my first article after I started work at the Lubbock Chamber. I accidentally ran onto that newsletter after my wife Debbie asked me to clean out my closet. Coincidence, sure, but nonetheless I found the article interesting to reflect on from the last 15 years. Actually, the reflection was more on the many changes we’ve experienced. In that article, it was pointed out that “we were going to listen to our membership and provide the voice for the business community.” The intent was to work together, volunteers and staff to be out on point, be results oriented and accomplishment based in all of our programs and activities. We are doing that today with a Board led by a succession of tremendous Chairmen that share their vision and help create policy for the Chamber staff to execute. Our outstanding volunteers help plan and execute world class events and programs that help us meet our mission to strengthen, promote, and serve our member businesses. We’ve grown from almost 1,400 members to over 2,100 largely thanks to our nationally renowned Chamber Employer Health Care Plan that provided employee benefits to many small businesses that previously could not afford to support their employees with such a plan. We are grateful to our FirstCare Health Plans partners, along with Covenant Health and UMC Health System leaders that made this plan possible to our membership.

That 1999 article spoke to the need of increasing the role of the Chamber in the community and enhancing existing community betterment programs.

Our efforts over the last several years of leading the Imagine Lubbock Together community-wide strategic planning effort will reap long term dividends in our hometown and we thank the many citizens who gave us direction and those committee volunteers for their leadership, service, and sacrifice. Partnerships were a main theme, “… one in which our growth and success will be ensured by collaboration.” We merged

with the Lubbock Hispanic Chamber of Commerce that allowed us to enrich and enhance the diversity of our Board leadership and that of the many committees of the Chamber. Our relationships have matured with LEDA/Market Lubbock, Inc., Workforce Solutions of the South Plains, TTU Small Business Development Center, Small Business Administration and numerous other groups that have proven to be beneficial for our entire region. As we set out in September 1999 to be more of a leader in our community, to serve as the voice of business, we knew we couldn’t do it alone. Thanks to our members who expect us to advocate on their behalf and perform for them; thanks to the legions of awesome business leaders and volunteers who have led our growth; and most of all, thanks to undoubtedly the best staff of Chamber professionals in America who have truly made this a wonderful experience for me. We still have a lot of great work to achieve on behalf of our members and the community but we’ve succeeded in many areas as was the stated goal in the last sentence of that September 1999 article, “I look forward to collaborating with all of you to help make Lubbock’s Chamber of Commerce the premier program in America.”

2014 Harvest Luncheon The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will host its annual event to celebrate the area harvest with a Harvest Luncheon on Wed., Oct. 1, at the Bayer Museum of Agriculture, 1121 Canyon Lake Dr. The serving line will begin at 11:45 a.m., and the program will begin promptly at noon. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples will be the featured speaker. For inquiries, please call the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

Harvest Luncheon Presenting Sponsor:

Diamond Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors: AgTexas Farm Credit, Texas Agricultural Cooperative Trust, Hurst Farm Supply, Capital Farm Credit, Ramar Communications Pantone 5535 :: 100% & 40% Pantone Metallic 8380

Fonts: Trebuchet MS Regular & Blair ITC Medium

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Get Your Tickets Now for the September 18th Hub City BBQ It’s that time again! Get your tickets for the 13th Annual Hub City BBQ Cook-off, presented by Suddenlink on Thurs., Sept. 18, on Broadway between avenues J and O. Gates open at 5p.m. and close at 8p.m. The public can sample plenty of food and drink and enjoy some very special live entertainment. The music begins with a local group of musicians from Lubbock’s own School of Rock. Headliner is Bart Crow, sponsored by Lubbock KIDS Dental. Chick-fil-A and Bodyworks are sponsoring a family friendly area this year, so bring the kids and come on down to enjoy a full evening of food, fun and entertainment for all ages. With a record number of Cooking Teams entering the competition, the 2014 Hub City BBQ promises to be the biggest and best yet! Don’t be left out – make plans now to be there! Tickets are available NOW at Select-A-Seat and the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce office, 1500 Broadway, Suite 101. Advance tickets through Sept. 17th are $25 for Adults, $30 at the gate the day of the event, $10 for children (6–10 years old), and children 5 and under at no charge. A map of the event, Team Rules & Regulations, and Cooking Team Instructions can be found online. Check out the latest news for the Hub City BBQ on our web site at www.hubcitybbq. com and like us on Facebook to get the latest updates on BBQ! To inquire about teams or sponsorships or to get more information regarding the BBQ, go to hubcitybbq.com or contact Christye Weld at christye.weld@lubbockbiz.org or call the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

2014 Hub City BBQ Cook-Off Entertainment: School of Rock & Bart Crow Band

Thanks to our 2014 BBQ Sponsors!

Presented by: Suddenlink

Diamond & Media Sponsors: Arctic Glacier, 107.7 The Eagle, 97.3 Yes! FM, AM 950/100.7 FM, Double T 104.3, KCBD News Channel 11, Magic 93.7, Oldies 97.7, Red Dirt Rebel 105.3 FM, Rock 96.9 Band Sponsor: KIDS Dental

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Emerald Sponsors: Citibus, City of Lubbock, Griffin Wink, Jack Daniel’s, United Supermarkets Platinum Sponsors: Acme Electric, Action Printing, American National Bank, Atmos Energy, Bud Light, Chick-fil-A, Coors Light, Crown Point Health Suites, Lubbock National Bank, Miller Lite, Raider Red Meats, Republic National Distributing Company, Scarborough Specialties, Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre, WesTech Electric, X8 Environmental Copper Sponsors: Childress Photography, Choice Media, CocaCola, Glasheen Valles & Inderman LLP, Lubbock Welding Supply, Ménage à Trois Wine, Taco Bell/Pizza Hut – Border Management Corp. Gold Sponsors: B&J Welding Supply, Carpet Tech, Centennial Bank, Collins Tile & Stone, Custom Electronics, Domino’s Pizza, Family Powersports Lubbock, First Capital Bank, First United Bank, Hillcrest Golf & Country Club, Hugo Reed & Associates, Hurst Farm Supply, Koetter Fire Protection, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Llano Estacado Winery, Lubbock Power & Light, Michael Calvillo Bail Bonds, Module Truck Systems, Prosperity Bank, SouthWest Bank, WesTech Plumbing Bronze Sponsors: Bimbo Bakeries USA, Cabela’s, J Ferg Energy Pros, Purple Tie Limo, Sam’s Club, Tigris Real Estate LLC, Vision Audio Silver Sponsors: ADC Group Inc., Alderson Enterprises, Best Buy, boxGATE, Carizma Motors, City Bank, Clarion Hotel Grand Park, Extreme Packets, Ferguson Enterprises, Field Manning Stone Hawthorne & Aycock P.C., FirstCare Health Plans, Forrest Tire Co., Gebo’s, Gene Messer KIA, Happy State Bank, Lubbock Wholesale Payments, MCM Elegante, Morrison Supply Company, Overhead Door Company, PaveCon, Platinum Bank, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency, Security State Bank, Slate Group, South Plains Mall, Tejas Motors, Twist’d Texan, West Texas Gas, WestMark Realtors, Yates Flooring Center

Lubbock Business Network This next generation of the Chamber Employer Health Plan helps further the Chamber’s goal of providing affordable, discounted and sustainable health insurance to its members. The Chamber Employer Health Plan was founded BY businesses working together through the Chamber to find solutions FOR Chamber member businesses. Launched in 2006, it’s a community collaboration between the Chamber, FirstCare Health Plans, Covenant Health and UMC Health System.

Visit lubbockchamber.com or firstcare.com/LCC for more information!

The Chamber Employer Health Plan allows you access to the following:

- Nine new high-quality and affordable FirstCare health plans* - Choice and customization of products to fit your company’s needs - A new health and wellness program to help your employees engage with their health management, increase productivity and enhance your bottom line - A comprehensive network of doctors and hospitals

Chamber University: Human Resources The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce hosts its first seminar of the 2014-15 series of Chamber University – Human Resources on Tues., Sept. 30, at the Knipling Education Conference Center. The seminar will be held from 8 a.m.– noon, and will feature Otis Scott, Assistant Director of Employer Relations at The University of Texas San Antonio. Scott is considered an expert in the field of diversity and inclusion as well as people engagement. A significant asset of any business or organization is the personnel and employee engagement is crucial for the overall success of a business. Open communication and group engagement exercises will help attendees understand concepts presented and you will leave with a better understanding of how to increase employee engagement. The seminar will be held at the Knipling Education Conference Center,

which is located inside Covenant Medical Center West Parking Garage (6th floor), on 21st Street and Louisville Avenue. Scott has led in military leadership roles, which transitioned over to leadership roles in the community as President of the San Antonio Human Resource Management Association, President of the San Antonio Advisory Board of the Texas Diversity Council, Texas Society for Human Resource Management Director for College Relations and past Director for Diversity & Inclusion. He serves on the Adelante Board of Directors and is a lifetime member of the Air Force Sergeants Association, San Antonio Human Resource Management Association and the Tuskegee Airmen. He continues to serve through the Greater San Antonio Chamber Military Affairs Committee. For more information contact Allison Cottrell at allison.cottrell@lubbockbiz.org or (806) 761-7000. Registration will open

soon on the Calendar Events page of the Chamber website. Chamber University is presented by Covenant Health and sponsored by American National Bank, United Supermarkets, and Workforce Solutions South Plains.

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2014 Business Mercado

Thank you to the 2014 Business Mercado sponsors!

Diamond Sponsors: FirstCare Health Plans

Suddenlink Communications

The Business Mercado celebrates business and culture while spotlighting Hispanic-run and owned businesses as well as businesses looking to connect with the Hispanic market. The Business Mercado is a smaller version of the Business Expo! The Mercado will take place on Tues. Oct. 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. You may get tickets for free until the Friday before the event at the Chamber office, 1500 Broadway, Suite 101. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event for $5 per person. Tickets go on sale Sept. 15. A sponsorship in the Business Mercado leverages branding and marketing opportunities benefiting from business-to-business networking with more than 45 exhibitors and approximately 900 attendees. Marketing for this event includes television, radio, newspaper, electronic Chamber communications and printed tickets. Various sponsorship levels and booth spaces are still available! For additional information, contact Christye Weld by email at christye.weld@lubbockbiz.org or by phone at (806) 761-7009.

Platinum Sponsor: Lubbock KIDS Dental

Gold Sponsors: Allstate Insurance/Russell Donaway, American National Bank, Caprock Home Health Services, PaveCon, United Supermarkets, Workforce Solutions South Plains

Hispanic Heritage Luncheon Join the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce for lunch as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! The Hispanic Heritage Lunch will be held on Tuesday October 14 at 11:30 a.m. in the Civic Center Banquet Hall at 1501 Mac Davis Lane. Tickets will go on sale Sept. 15 and you can register online! The featured speaker is Eddie Aldrete, Senior Vice President of International Bank of Commerce. Aldrete is a former Chairman of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He was awarded the Corporate Executive of the Year by the SAH Chamber in 2009. Sponsorship tables are still available! For more information, contact Christye Weld by email at christye.weld@lubbockbiz.org or by phone at (806) 761-7009.

Thank You to the 2014 Hispanic Heritage Lunch Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor: Reagor Dykes Auto Group

Diamond Sponsors: Suddenlink Communications

American National Bank

Platinum Sponsors: TTU Division of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement, Montelongoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mexican Restaurant, First United Bank

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Board Member Spotlight: Diannah Tatum Getting to know Board Member, Diannah Tatum.

How did you get involved with the Chamber and what keeps you involved? Stephanie Massengale called me while my husband and I were on vacation in Costa Rica. She told me she had recommended me for the Chamber Board. She felt it was perfect for me and really encouraged me to agree to serve and become engaged. She was right – I have met so many wonderful people and business peers. I feel like the Chamber is good for our business as I am constantly interacting with other business owners who make the decisions on where to place their insurance. It not only gives you the opportunity to give back to your community, but also to give back to your own business.

What is your favorite event or program of the Chamber? I have really enjoyed all that I have had the opportunity to be involved in, but my favorites are the prayer breakfast, Business Expo and the Barbeque. What are some of your other community leadership roles? Independent Insurance Agents of Lubbock – Secretary/ Treasurer; Covenant Foundation Board; Covenant Children’s Task Force; Texas Tech Chancellor’s Advisory Committee; Meals on Wheels. Finish this sentence: Never again will I… just wait and see. It is so much more fun and satisfying to participate and get things done.

Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock Spotlight: Christi Chadwell working opportunities and chances to meet people. I actually decided to dive right in and get involved on the YP steering committee my first year. I wanted to be able to meet people and get involved, and YP gave me that opportunity. How long have you been a YP member? I joined in February 2012, so about 2 ½ years.

Getting to know Christi Chadwell, Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock member. Chadwell is also on the Agriculture Committee, Water-Smart Task Force Committee, and the YPGL Steering Committee. Why did you choose to be a member of Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock? When I graduated with my undergraduate degree, I was searching for new opportunities to get involved around Lubbock. I had a few friends that had been members of Young Professionals and always talked about the great net-

What are some of your favorite YP events to attend? I love Lunch and Learns. Even when the topics aren’t directly relevant to my interests, I still enjoy going to hear presentations and learn new things. There is always a new group of people that attend Lunch and Learns that don’t always come to other events, so you get to meet different people all the time. And of course, I really enjoy the First Tuesday Networking events. They are a good time to socialize and interact in a more relaxed atmosphere, and really get to know people. What do you feel is the most rewarding part of being a YP member? The relationships and friendships I have made because of my involvement in YP are priceless. I’m so glad I was able to join an organization that allowed me to meet people my same age, older and younger than me, people that are successful in their career, and create friendships that will last a lifetime.

Why is being a YP member important to you? I think it’s vital for young professionals to be involved in their community. YP offers that opportunity. Where do you work? I work at Texas Tech University, in the Department of Plant and Soil Science. What is your position? I am the unit coordinator for student recruitment and communications. What all does your position entail? I am in charge of all the student recruitment, programs, materials, and organizations for our academic programs. I travel to high schools, science fairs, and trade shows to promote our department and our academic programs. I also work on all of our communications and marketing efforts for the department. This is a large umbrella that includes event planning, community relations, and other miscellaneous items needed at our various research institute. How long have you been with your current company? I started in this position in February of 2012, so about 2 ½ years, and I love it!

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Texas Tech University State of the System Luncheon

Texas Tech University State of the System Luncheon 11:45am - 1:30pm, September 23, 2014

Introducing Chancellor Robert L. Duncan & Featuring TTU President M. Duane Nellis and TTUHSC President Tedd L. Mitchell Join us for a luncheon introducing Texas Tech Chancellor Robert Duncan and featuring Texas Tech President Duane Nellis and TTU Health Sciences Center President Tedd Mitchell, M.D. The luncheon will begin at 11:45 a.m. at the Helen Devitt Jones Sculpture Court inside the TTU Museum. (Southeast corner of 4th St. and Indiana Ave.; enter from doors facing Indiana) Tickets are $45 each. Chamber members receive a discounted price of $35. Tables of eight may be purchased for $300, $400 and $750. Deadline to register is noon on Fri., Sept. 12.

For more information, contact Norma Ritz Johnson by email at norma.johnson@ lubbockbiz.org or by phone at (806) 7617000.

Diamond Sponsors: American National Bank, Lubbock Association of Realtors

Thank you to the following sponsors! Presenting Sponsor: AimBank

Platinum Sponsors: Happy State Bank, TTU Office of the Provost, Planning and Assessment

2015 Leadership Lubbock Class

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2015 Leadership Lubbock class. In accordance with the governing board of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, the Leadership Lubbock schedule has been restructured and the program will now begin in January 2015 with a mandatory full-day orientation on Jan. 13, 2015. Since its inception in 1976, Leadership Lubbock has continued to provide an outstanding leadership and community orientation program for selected Chamber business leaders. This program provides a source of leaders for the Lubbock Community by ensuring that Leadership Lubbock participants receive necessary community information/orientation and leadership skills. Leadership Lubbock is open to members of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, and they are selected

through an application process. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor for 2015, FirstCare Health Plans. Congratulations to the Leadership Lubbock Class of 2015: Mr. Chris Abers, United Supermarkets; Mr. Chris Bachman, City of Lubbock; Mr. Richard K. Barbour III, American Bank of Commerce; Ms. Julie Barnhill, iaCONSULTING; Ms. Lindsay Bean, Covenant Health; Ms. Mattie Been, Texas Tech University; Ms. Laura Bixler, Texas Tech Alumni Association/ McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center; Ms. Andrea Bodine, Visit Lubbock, Convention and Visitor’s Bureau; Ms. Stephanie A. Brasfield,Lubbock State Supported Living Center; Ms. Robert Brown, Benchmark Business Solutions; Mr. Chase Campbell, Lubbock National Bank; Mr. Matt Carr, Mamantov & Associates; Mr. Jonathan R. Caspell, City of Lubbock; Ms. Michelle Cook, Spirit Ranch; Ms. Audrey DeLeon, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Spencer Dickey, FirstCare Health Plans; Ms. Lucinda Escobar, Suddenlink Communications; Mr. Chris Felton, TTUHSC; Mr. Scott Garrison, Kuykendall & Schneider,

Inc.; Mr. Phil Johnson, Jenkins, Wagnon & Young; Ms. Robyn Johnston, StarCare Specialty Health System; Ms. Heather Keister, Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Mr. Bryan Kern, Peoples Bank; Mr. Dyana M. Kerr, Covenant Health; Mr. Trey Laverty, Slate Group; Mr. Jay Leeson, N.D. White Services; Ms. Claire Maginness, Texas Tech Student Union & Activities; Mr. Travis Marlar, First United Bank; Mr. Alazar Martinez, Robinson Burdette Martin & Seright, LLP; Mr. Kevin McConic, United Supermarkets, LLC; Mr. Ejay Navarrette, Atmos Energy; Mr. Barrett Power, Wells Fargo; Mr. Jeremy C. Ransom, Merrill Lynch – Pierce, Fenner & Smith; Mr. Kreg Robertson, Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc.; Ms. Christina Rodriguez, City Bank; Mr. Rick Rodriguez, LISD – Administrative Offices; Mr. Nathan Scarborough, Scarborough Financial Group, LLC; Mr. Devin Sherman, Lee Lewis Construction, Inc.; Mr. Matt Stephens, Prosperity Bank – Main Branch; Ms. Heather L. Threadgill, Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, LLP; Mr. Ben Voss, Edward Jones – Ben Voss; Ms. Theresa Williams, LISD – Administrative Offices.

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Texas Tech Football Kickoff Breakfast The Chamber hosted its 2014 Texas Tech Football Kickoff Breakfast on Wed., Aug. 27, at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury was the featured speaker at the breakfast presented by Accessory Depot. Over 450 Chamber member businesses and community members attended the event to celebrate Texas Tech, and more importantly Texas Tech Football. Thanks to all of the committee members, attendees, and sponsors for making this event a success!

Thanks to the 2014 Texas Tech Football Kickoff Breakfast Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor: Accessory Depot

Diamond Sponsors: American National Bank

Edge Concepts

Oberkampf Supply of Lubbock

Texas Tech Federal Credit Union

Texas Tech University Office of the Provost, Planning and Assessment

Title One Digital Title Services

Platinum Sponsors: AMA TechTel Communications, Gandyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dairies, Happy State Bank, Lubbock KIDS Dental, Montelongoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mexican Restaurant, StarCare Specialty Health System, and Texas Tech University System

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Chamber Ambassador Program The Chamber’s ambassador program is comprised of 207 ambassadors, representing their member businesses. These 207 ambassadors are split up into five teams. Ambassadors compete, every month, for the most patricipation in ambassador events. Ambassadors are most commonly seen welcoming new businesses and helping existing businesses celebrate milestones at ribbon cuttings and ground breakings. They also serve as greeters and hosts for monthly luncheon meetings, Business

After Hours, Chamber 101, and a number of other Chamber special events, receptions, meetings, etc. If you are interested in sponsoring the Ambassador of the Month award or the Ambassador Team of the Month Award through June 2015, or if you are interested in becoming an ambassador, please contact Haily Assiter, Marketing Specialist, at haily.assiter@lubbockbiz.org or by phone at (806) 761-7003.

July Ambassador of the Month: Gabe Vitela

The Chamber congratuThe last several months have lates Gabe Vitela on his July been filled with the logistics Ambassador of the Month of getting the restaurant startachievement. In July, he ed. With the restaurant openearned 48 points for Team ing this month, Vitela will take Laughlin. Vitela has been acpart in all of the everyday tively involved in the Chamoperations such as bussing ber’s Ambassador Program tables, washing dishes, cookfor six years. ing, and bartending. Vitela decided to become In addition to his involvea part of the Chamber’s Amment in the Chamber Ambasbassador Program because sador Program, Vitela also it is a great opportunity for serves the Chamber on its social networking. He said he Board of Directors. His favorenjoys going to all of the ribite Chamber events are the bon cuttings. Business After Hours events. Gabe Vitela received his Ambassador of the Month “I think the ambassador program is imaward at the August Board Meeting. Vitela’s newest Chamber endeavor is getting portant because it’s more than a letter or an involved with the Chamber’s Business Meremail could do,” Vitela said. “We have people from the business cado, which will happen next month. He said he is anticipating a community that take time out of their day to come out to new great event and he has been promoting it to everyone he sees. member businesses and welcome them with a personal touch.” Outside of his involvement with the Chamber, Vitela is on Vitela is the owner operator of his very own new business, the Board for the Guadalupe Sommerville Center of Lubbock, Twisted Root Burger Company, which will open this month. He another non-profit organization. He also recently became ensays he plans to be a very “hands-on” owner at his new restaurant. gaged to Tricia McLaughlin. Vitela began his new business venture about eight months ago.

July Ambassador Team of the Month: Team Laughlin Congratulations, Team Laughlin, Ambassador Team of the Month! Team Laughlin finished July with 310 points and 49 percent participation. Team Laughlin, led by Mike Laughlin includes: Jim Adkins, Chase Ballinger, Chris Bauman, Ana Bures, Ashley Cash, Abby Cunningham, Lanette Cypert, Lora DeLashmutt, Donna Drake, JoAnna Eisler, Lisa Ellison, Jason Fischer, Michelle Flores, Tony Garcia, Scott Hearn, Linda Hickey, Hillary Hilderbrand, Lynn Hill, Jay Ibarra, Bryce Looney, Missy Mankins, Travis Marlar, Adam Marquez, Ashley Martinez, Melissa McKinley, Shelton Morris, Michael Pesina, Julie Paulk, Lucas S. Pequeno, Christi Randall, Chelsea Salazar, Michael Spano, Megan Sunderman, Kathy Timms, Josh Veretto, Gabe Vitela, Barbara Webster, Mary Whistler, and Emily Wooley.

Members of Team Laughlin received the Ambassador Team of the Month scissors at the August Ambassador Luncheon.

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September Business of the Month: FirstCare Health Plans Congratulations, FirstCare Health Plans, the Chamber’s September Business of the Month! “FirstCare joined the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce 12 years ago to show its support for Lubbock and the local business community,” said Regional Executive Director Chuck Walker, “and to take advantage of the programs and services afforded its membership by the Chamber.” Since joining the Chamber in 2002, FirstCare has made great efforts in supporting the Chamber and the Chamber’s mission to strengthen, promote and serve its members. The Chamber admires the dedication and effort FirstCare puts into its membership. “Being a Chamber member has increased FirstCare’s name and brand recognition throughout the community through the various programs and sponsorships in which we’ve had the opportunity to participate,” said Walker. “The business contacts made and the relationships that have been established and strengthened over the years have played a major role in FirstCare’s growth and success in Lubbock and the South Plains.” FirstCare’s involvement with the Chamber is vast. A number of FirstCare employees serve and participate in the Chamber

as board members, committee members, members of Leadership Lubbock, and as volunteers. “The most visible involvement with the

Chamber is FirstCare’s eight-year partnership with the award-winning Lubbock Chamber Employer Health Plan, through which over 600 employers and 7,000 members purchase their health benefits,” Walker stated. Walker said FirstCare considers it a privilege to have sponsored and participated in multiple Chamber events over the course of its membership; those events include the Annual Meeting, Business After Hours, Business Expo, Business Mercado, Golf Classic and Hub City BBQ Cook-Off. FirstCare enjoys its diverse participation and involvement in Chamber events. Nevertheless, the event its staff enjoys the most is the Business Expo. “The opportunity Business Expo provides for business to business networking, connecting with other event sponsors, community leaders and citizens of

our great city on a personal level is just extraordinary,” said Walker. “We have been a sponsor of Business Expo for many years, and look forward to many more in the future.” The Chamber also looks forward to its continued partnership and future endeavors with FirstCare. “We consider it a privilege to be a member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and we support the values, mission and goals of the Chamber and its stellar representation and support of the Lubbock business community,” Walker said. The Chamber is proud to congratulate FirstCare Health Plans on its September Business of the Month achievement. FirstCare, along with all of the other businesses of the month for 2014, will be considered for the Chamber’s Business of the Year award, in December 2014.

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings Ribbon Cuttings sponsored by

24/Seven Security 3403 73rd St., Suite 17 14

European Wax Center 6076 Marsha Sharp Fwy, Suite 500

Family Resource Center

Covenant Women’s & Children’s Hospital

3623 22nd Place

Lubbock Business Network

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Ribbon Cuttings sponsored by

Icon at Lubbock 6216 66th St.

Legacy Elementary 6424 Kemper Ave.

Llano Estacado Winery Tasting Room 3426 East FM 1585

Lubbock Electric Co. 70th Anniversary 1108 34th St.

Mighty Wash #5 6212 19th St.

Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser at Walgreens 3009 Slide Rd.

Slate Group 6024 45th St.

Stripes 2424 N Loop 289

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Kickoff 7412 University Ave., Suite 2

Milwaukee Family Medicine UMC Physician Network Services 7301 Milwaukee Ave. 15

Lubbock Business Network

Chamber SD28 Candidate Forum The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce hosted a Senate District 28 Candidate Forum that was televised on the local ABC affiliate KAMC on Aug. 26. Early voting for the Special Election is being held now until Sept. 5 with the Special Election being held on Sept. 9. Click here to get a list of early voting locations. Get out and vote! Your vote counts!

Welcome New Chamber Members!

7/16/14 - 8/15/14

Please place this addition in your Chamber Business Directory & Resource Guide AmeriPride Linen & Uniform Services 3508 Magnolia Avenue Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 747-4326 Uniform and/or Uniform Rentals

HB Construction Lubbock, TX (806) 702-4967 Construction Companies - General Contractors

Orthodontic Specialists of West Texas 2430 Quaker Ave. Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 783-8202 Dentists

Aspire Addiction Recovery Center, LLC 3330 70th St., Ste. 120 Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 589-5911 Substance Abuse, Addiction Information and/or Treatment

Jersey Mike’s Subs 6319 82nd St., Ste. 300 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 590-4015 Restaurants

Quality Metals 5625 130th St. Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 783-0622 Steel & Metal Distributors and/or Warehouses

boxGATE, LLC Midland, TX (361) 500-9466 Entertainment Butterfly Real Estate, Inc. Lubbock, TX (806) 368-8511 Real Estate Catholic Charities Diocese of Lubbock 102 Ave. J Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 765-8475 Non Profit Organization European Wax Center 6076 Marsha Sharp Fwy., Ste. 500 Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 793-4466 Day Spa Goosehead Insurance-West Texas Agency 4413 82nd St., Ste. 202 Lubbock, TX 79424 (866) 500-2785 Insurance

Johnson & Pace, Inc. 1500 Broadway, Ste. 511 Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 368-6375 Engineers - Civil Landtroop Strategies 5109 82nd St., Ste. 7-1123 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 702-8738 Advertising

Roy W. Neal, Jr. Agency, Inc. 6004 B North Cedar Ave. Lubbock, TX 79403 (806) 762-0080 Insurance Terry’s Mystic Visions Lubbock, TX (806) 368-7116 Retail Sales

Lubbock Professional Police Association PO Box 64685 Lubbock, TX 79464 (806) 470-4985 Non Profit Organization

Tornado Gallery 1822 Buddy Holly Ave. Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 687-1644 Art Galleries

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt 8201 Quaker Ave., Ste. 103 Lubbock, TX 79424 Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and/or Desserts

Uber Technologies Lubbock, TX Technology

Omni Pilates 4710 67th St., Ste. F Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 731-4540 Exercise and/or Physical Fitness Programs

Vulcan Materials 6301 E. Hwy. 80 Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 676-0001 Construction & Building Materials & Supplies

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.