Vol. 20 No. 4
April 2012
Get Smart With Your Marketing Dollars Thursday, April 12, 2012 ● 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. at Hope Lodge
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For decades, advertising has served a critical purpose in the business world by enabling businesses to effectively compete with one another for the attention of buyers. Whether the goods and services your company provides are a necessity, a luxury or just a bit of whimsy, you can’t rely on a one-time announcement or word-of-mouth chatter to keep a steady stream of customers. Today businesses are faced with stretching their marketing dollars to produce the highest possible return on investment. It is no longer a choice of whether or not to invest in advertising, but how to do so in an industry that is rapidly changing.
The Price Group has more than 40 years of experience in marketing, advertising and public relations and has implemented a 7-step marketing process to help guide your businesses or organization from the most basic marketing concepts to the complex. Participants will learn valuable information about: ● Brand development and research ● Target audience and messaging ● Broadcast and print media ● Emerging media (digital and social media) ● Public relations and community outreach ● Measurement If you want your business to thrive in the current economy and gain a marketing edge against your competition, this is the presentation for you. Chamber members may register for the discounted price of $65/person, groups of 5 or more for $55/person or 10 or more for $45/person. Nonmembers may register for $75/person.
versity, an innovative business seminar series designed to address critical business topics and to offer tools to navigate and thrive in the ever-changing demands of the 21st century workplace, expanding current “essential knowledge”. For more information call (806) 761-7000. Scan this QR code to view the Chamber University teaser video about the upcoming seminar created by the Price Group. Platinum Sponsors:
Click here to register online. This seminar is part of the Chamber UniVolunteers with the Total Resource Campaign (TRC) have raised more than $220,000, and are now at over 73 percent of the final goal of $350,000! Currently, the Chamber has reached the same dollar amount of donations in four weeks as was achieved in eight weeks last year. The Chamber could not have made this progress without the hard work and dedication of their volunteers.
During the TRC, members choose from a “menu” of Chamber programs, products and services in which to invest for the remainder of 2012 and through 2013. Once the member is contacted through the TRC, they will not be contacted for these programs again, which streamlines the process for both the business and the Chamber. The company only has to (See TRC Campaign, Page 4)
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April 2012 • Page 2 • Lubbock Business Network
Three Local Businesses are Award Winners
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that three current Chamber members have been named Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winners by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to CEV Multimedia, Ltd, X8Environmental, and WesTex Document, Inc. According to the U.S. Chamber’s website, these companies were recognized for their dedication to the principles of free enterprise and their contributions to restoring jobs and prosperity. The Blue Ribbon Small Business Award program, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, honors companies that demonstrate excellent business practices in several areas, including strategy, employee
development, community involvement, and customer service. This year’s 75 Blue Ribbon winners were selected from a record number of nationwide applicants and will be honored at America’s Small Business Summit 2012, which will be held from May 21–23 in Washington, D.C. On March 15, seven of the Blue Ribbon recipients will be announced as award finalists, and one will be named the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year during the summit. The winner will be presented with a $10,000 cash prize courtesy of the U.S. Chamber. “The fact that 11 of the 75 Blue Ribbon Award winners are in Texas is a great indication of the strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit and pro-business environment in Texas,” said Chamber President Eddie McBride. “We are proud to have three of the 11 winners in Texas from Lubbock.” The U.S. Chamber is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.
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April
3 TRC Prospect Meeting 4:30 p.m. - LCOC
4 New Century Leadership Committee Meeting 11 a.m. – LCOC 5 Agriculture Committee Meeting 7:30 a.m. – American Museum of Agriculture – 1501 Canyon Lake Dr. TRC Reward Session #5 Noon - PrimeWest Focus Lubbock Committee Meeting 3 p.m. – LCOC Business After Hours hosted by Las Brisas 5:30 p.m. - 4701 112th St. 6 Imagine Lubbock Together Committee Meeting 8 a.m. – LCOC 9 Ribbon Cutting for Brink Suzuki 1:30 p.m. – 5712 58th St. 10 Café y Pan Dulce 7:30 a.m. - Lubbock MHMR Business Mercado Committee Meeting 4 p.m. – American State Bank Ribbon Cutting for AG Rentals – Genoa Gardens and Summertime Villas 4:30 p.m. – 2735 Genoa Ave. 1 New Century Leadership Economics 1 Day All Day Texas Champions for Free Enterprise Legislator Appreciation Luncheon Noon – Hillcrest Country Club Ambassador Monthly Luncheon Noon – Hillcrest Country Club Business Expo Committee Meeting 4 p.m. – LCOC 2 Chamber University Series – Marketing 1 & Public Relations 8 a.m. - TBD Leadership Lubbock Committee Meeting 11 a.m. – LCOC
(See April, Page 7)
Sondra's Song helps Foster Children Provided By: Sandi Turner Sondra’s Song is an organization which began a year ago. Its focus is to help youth leaving the foster care system. Many of these youth are unprepared for independent living and face significant challenges and barriers as they transition out of state care when they turn 18. We currently have a partnership with The Lubbock Transition Center. Foster youth, as a group, struggle far more than other young adults. They are six times more likely to become teenage parents and more than twice as likely to drop out of high school. While 70% of these young adults say they want to attend college, only 3% receive a college degree. Twenty-five percent of youth aging out of foster care will experience homelessness before they are 21 years of age. Fewer than half of former foster youth are employed 4 years after leaving foster care, and only 38% have maintained employment for at least one year. In Texas there are 1500 youth “aging out” of the foster care system every year, struggling with homelessness, unemployment, poverty and lack of support. In Lubbock County, existing programs target youth from Lubbock, Idalou, Levelland, Lamesa, Littefield, Brownfield, Plainview, Slaton, Wilson, among others. There are also those that come into the placement from another state. Transitional living and housing programs can provide youth with more structure and support. There are currently not enough shelter programs to meet the existing need and, as a result, youth are regularly turned away without a place to sleep. As we continue to look for our field of dreams, we continue to look for partnership with our ambitious project of building an affordable housing facility for our youth. We want to facilitate success through safe, stable and affordable housing to a livable wage income whether it’s through employment or
higher education. We want to build strong independent futures. We are eager to find business professionals to mentor our youth. May is National Foster Awareness Month. Show your support by ordering your t-shirt today. T-shirts are available online at www.sondrassong.org. Always singing their song.....
Café y Pan Dulce Please join us and the La Paloma family, 4010 22nd St., on April 10th from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for pastries and coffee. We look forward to seeing you a chance to get together before work at this come and go networking hour!
Share Your News! Do you have something interesting to share with us about your business or one of your employees? Send it to us and we will do our best to include it in our monthly newsletter! E-mail constance.barbian@lubbockbiz.org or call (806) 761-7000.
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April 2012 • Page 4 • Lubbock Business Network
Civic Lubbock Announces Lubbock Music Fest 2012 Provided by: Stephanie Nairn Civic Lubbock, Inc. announced that it will present the Lubbock Music Fest 2012. The three-day festival will be held September 27-29, 2012. Civic Lubbock, Inc. has long been charged with promoting educational, cultural and entertainment programs, including the visual and performing arts, for Lubbock and the surrounding areas, according to Civic Lubbock Inc. Board President, Mark Bass. “Citizens in and around Lubbock have shown their enthusiasm for great live music events over the years, and we are thrilled to be
able to put our resources toward a music festival like the one we have envisioned; another event where friends and neighbors can enjoy some great entertainment,” said Bass. Broadway Festivals, Inc. has been selected to produce the event. Its years of experience and established volunteer base were cited as a definite asset in an undertaking of this magnitude. “We are honored to have been selected by Civic Lubbock, Inc. as the event producer,” said Broadway Festivals board president Clifton Wilkinson, “A music festival like this fits perfectly within the mission of Broadway
Raider Mentor Network Launched During the spring of 2010, Texas Tech University Career Center launched a program called Raider Mentor Network (RMN). The mission of RMN is to provide a forum for TTU students to connect with TTU alumni to explore career related issues relevant to the student’s career development. Raider Mentor Network is a database of Texas Tech alumni who have volunteered to assist Red Raiders with their career development. Mentors are selected by a student based on similar career, academic and/or cultural interests. Potential discussion topics may include career advice, changing career paths, networking leads, interviewing advice and life/work balance. Mentors are contacted by students via email. RMN is a great way for alumni to give
back directly to current Tech students. Raider Mentor Network is one of the many programs offered at University Career Center (UCC). UCC views a student’s career development as a part of the student’s overall college educational experience. Our primary focus is to assist in career development and education. UCC provides an extensive list of online jobs and on-campus interviews through RaiderJobs (www.raiderjobs.ttu.edu). RaiderJobs is a free online job board that is open to any employer interested in recruiting Tech students and alumni for full-time, part-time or internship positions. If you would like more information regarding Raider Mentor Network or RaiderJobs, please call 806.742.2210 or visit our website at www.careerservices.ttu.edu
Festivals, Inc. and our vision to enhance Lubbock’s arts and entertainment landscape.” According to event chairman/producer Don Caldwell, the multi-faceted festival will showcase musical acts from a variety of genres appealing to a wide range of music enthusiasts and fans. Multiple venues along with arts and entertainment organizations around Lubbock have already agreed to provide supporting events. “We will feature national headline acts as well as leading Texas acts providing a spectacular celebration of music,” said Caldwell. “Because of Lubbock’s music legacy we have the opportunity to establish an internationally acclaimed music festival that folks will look forward to every year. This is a tremendous groundbreaking event.” For more information about Civic Lubbock, Inc. please visit www.civiclubbock.com. For more information about Broadway Festivals, Inc. please visit www.broadwayfestivals. com. A festival website and Facebook page will launch soon.
TRC Campaign (From Page 1) commit once, which is beneficial for budgetary planning. Due to the incredible efforts of the TRC volunteers, many upcoming event sponsorships are selling quickly. The Community Prayer Breakfast is sold out while the 2012 Business Expo is close to being sold out. The Cinco de Mayo Luncheon on Wednesday, May 2 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center still has sponsorships available. For more information about opportunities to volunteer, sponsor Chamber events, earn cash prizes or promote your company, please contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.
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“Success by Design” is the theme for the May 10, 2012 Business Expo, presented by Signs On The Go and hosted by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Remaining exhibit space is extremely limited and is projected to sell out, so reserve your booth space today! Exhibitors are busy preparing for what has been called, “The largest business to business networking event on the South Plains” and will compete for awards
in six categories: Most Innovative, Most Fun, Best First Time Exhibitor, Best Giveaway, Best Staff and Best of Show. “Restaurant Row” has expanded this year and will be located in the Banquet Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will conclude with Business After Hours hosted by Lubbock Moonlight Musicals. Complimentary tickets will be distributed from all Select-a-Seat locations and from the Chamber office beginning April 18th. Enhanced media promotion of the event will include Fox 34, Telemundo Lubbock, My Lubbock TV, Lubbock’s CQ, Fox Talk 950, Double T 104.3, Magic 93.7, 97.3 YES FM! and 107.7 The Eagle with live radio remotes the day of Expo. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Participating in the Business Expo leverages branding and marketing opportunities while benefitting from Business to Business Networking with more than 200 exhibitors and approximately 7,000 attendees. Marketing for this event includes television, radio, newspaper and area billboards as well as printed brochures and tickets which are mailed to all 2,100-plus members of the
13th Annual Center for Chamber of Commerce Excellence Conference Audrey DeLeon, Project & Research Specialist for the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, has recently participated in the thirteenth annual Center for Chamber of Commerce Excellence (CCCE) Conference, held March 4 – 7, 2012. DeLeon participated in Fundamentals of Chamber Management I that dealt with topics ranging from chamber management, legal issues and business operations to membership development, revenue retention strategies, government
relations and social media. The Center is a three year/three day training session which provides a broad spectrum of advanced education for the chamber professional. The training sessions provided participants with an opportunity to update management and/or staff skills by studying with professional peers as they reviewed the latest techniques and trends in the industry. Participants were able to build relationships with other chamber professionals from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. Other Chamber employees who have completed the CCCE program include Amy Marquez, Retention Specialist and Phyllis Jones, Vice President of Leadership.
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Chamber. Electronic blasts sent via Monday Memo reach more than 4,000 individuals and the Chamber website averages 5,000 visits per month. For additional information regarding Business Expo, call the Chamber at (806) 7617000 or email info@lubbockchamber.org. Thank you to the 2012 Business Expo Sponsors! Presenting Sponsor: Signs on the Go Media Sponsors: Fox 34, Telemundo Lubbock, My Lubbock TV, Lubbock’s CQ, Fox Talk 950, Double T 104.3, Magic 93.7, 97.3 YES FM!, 107.7 The Eagle Diamond Sponsors: Workforce Solutions South Plains, RD Thomas, Suddenlink West Texas Platinum Sponsors: Benchmark Business Solutions, Bodyworks, Chick-fil-A Gold: Blue Layer, Caprock Home Health Services, Covenant Health System, Switch I.T. Support, WesTex Document, Inc. Silver Sponsors: Dion’s, Laser Magic Banner Sponsors: American State Bank, Humana, Ranch at Dove Tree, Sam’s, Starbucks
Cinco de Mayo Luncheon - May 2 The Chamber is set to host their annual Cinco de Mayo luncheon on Tuesday, May 2 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be catered by Montelongo’s Restaurant. Ticket prices are $15 for Chamber members and $20 for prospective members. Sponsorships are available for the following: Silver sponsor- $250.00 Gold sponsor- $350.00 Platinum sponsor- $550.00 Diamond sponsor- $750.00 For more information or to register, call (806) 761-7000 or visit www.lubbockchamber.com or contact Jorge Quirino at (806) 761-7005 or jorge.quirino@lubbockbiz.org.
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Ambassador of the Month – Molly Harris Congratulations to Molly Harris, Community Liaison at Comfort Keepers, for being awarded the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month this April. Harris has been involved with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce for seven years, starting out as an Ambassador and continuing her involvement for the networking opportunities and friendships that have developed. “The opportunities for networking and building lasting relationships are endless,” Harris said. “You get out of the Chamber what you are willing to put into it.” Harris said her favorite event put on by the Chamber is the annual Hub City Bar-B-Q. She has been on the committee for four years. “It’s an excellent event and so much fun! Not to mention all the fantastic food,” Harris added. “There are some great cooks in Lubbock!” Harris enjoys being an Ambassador for the opportunities to meet others among the community and maintain great friendships. “It’s always such a fun little party for each event,” Harris said. When she’s not donating her time to being an Ambassador, Harris enjoys spending time at the lake with friends and family. Along with
“If you are truly interested in networking and promoting your business, joining the Chamber is a great way to get your face and name out to a vast number of people if you attend Business After Hours,” Harris said. “Many people attend this event, so you’re able to market yourself and your business in a short amount of time to a large number of people.”
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her contributions to the Chamber, Harris is also involved with CASA of the South Plains and “See Us, Save Us,” a Lubbock motorcycle awareness organization. Harris believes the Chamber’s bi-weekly networking event Business After Hours is an effective way to gives these words of wisdom to prospective Chamber members.
Save the date: June 11-15th 2012 Texas 4-H Roundup! 4,000 youth and adult participants, for the first time in Lubbock!
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Noon – LCOC Community Prayer Breakfast Committee Meeting 4 p.m. – LCOC TRC Reward Session #6 4:30 p.m. – The Fox & Hound Ribbon Cutting for Lubbock Arts Festival 6 p.m. – Civic Center 3 Focus Lubbock Arts & 1 Entertainment Day All Day Imagine Lubbock Together Committee Meeting 8 a.m. – LCOC Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. – LCOC Transportation Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m. - LCOC 7 Leadership Lubbock Arts 1 & Education Day All Day Hispanic Business Division Meeting 4 p.m. – First Bank & Trust 8 Golf Committee Meeting 1 9 a.m. – TBD 9 Business After Hours hosted by 1 College Flowers & TRC Reward Session #7 5:30 p.m. - 2002 Broadway 20 Imagine Lubbock Together Committee Meeting 8 a.m. – LCOC 26 Board of Directors Meeting 10 a.m. – Carpet Tech TRC Reward Session #8 Noon – Harrigan’s Focus Lubbock Banquet 6:30 p.m. – USA Club Red 7 Imagine Lubbock Together 2 Committee Meeting 8 a.m. – LCOC Hub City BBQ Committee Meeting 11:30 a.m. - TBD 0 TRC Victory Celebration 3 sponsored by Suddenlink 4:30 p.m. – TBD
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Toby Stephens, Sign Biz® Member Earns DSCE Elite Sign & Design Makes the Move to Dynamic Signage Provided by: Paul Strauch, VP Worldwide Product Development, Sign Biz, Inc. On this quiet Saturday afternoon in Lubbock, Texas, Toby Stephens, owner of Elite Sign & Design, clicked “submit” and became a member of a rare breed: The digital print sign professional who crossed over to the bright side and embraced dynamic digital signage as a part of his future. He became a dynamic sign expert. The Digital Signage Experts Group (DSEG), an impartial and agnostic organization working in coordination and cooperation with the manufacturers, distributors, content creators and resellers in the digital signage industry, created the course for DSCE (Digital Signage Certified Expert), a full immersion into the digital signage market for those wanting an impartial and agnostic approach to understanding the complexities of the industry. DSCE course covers the scale and scope of the industry and examines the disparate parts of complex digital signage solutions culminating in the 7 Key Elements of Digital Signage. At the conclusion of the course, there
is a certification test administered online. Attendees are awarded the DSCE designation upon passing the test. “It becomes feasible to learn up-to-the minute critical technology factors, because this course can be completed over a weekend,” explains Young. “It is also affordable, at only $195, and so if you are researching whether dynamic signage is something that fits your future, this online course gives you the knowledge to make a wise decision in that regard. It is a small investment for a big return.” Stephens, who is a member of the Sign Biz Network, learned of the course just this month. His business was enjoying strong growth, and the timing was right to look at expansion opportunities. He explains, “We are Elite Sign & Design and want to continue to live up to our name. By investing in the future of the sign industry to ensure we provide the latest technology, we are positioned to offer products and services to the explosive digital signage market. The next step in signage is incredibly exciting.”
Understand and Integrate New Media & Technology Into Your Business Who is the mayor of your office? What’s your favorite hash tag? How many “likes” do you have? If these questions made little or no sense to you, come and join the Rent-A-Nerds as they discuss how to understand and integrate new media and technology into your business. From how to understand Social Media like Facebook and Twitter to how to use your iPhone for more than just phone calls, these pro’s will help make sense of the technology you already have at your fingertips! Don’t miss this opportunity to never have a puzzled look on your face when people ask you to “tweet” them again! Open to all members of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, reservations are required and can be made online by clicking here. The $10 cost for Chamber members and
$12 for prospective members includes lunch. Please be prepared to pay at the door by cash, check or credit card. Changes to your reservation may be made until Noon on Monday, April 16th. . The meeting will be held in the second floor conference room of the LP&L Building located at 1301 Broadway. The serving line will open at 11:45 a.m., the program will begin at Noon and will conclude by 1 p.m. Chaired by Michael Shaffer of Suddenlink Business Services this committee brings business topics of interest to the general membership of the Chamber on the third Wednesday of the month. For additional information or to suggest a luncheon topic, please contact Robin Raney at robin.raney@lubbockbiz.org or (806) 7617009.
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Health and Wellness Symposium 2012 The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Garrison Institute on Aging (GIA) is hosting a Health and Wellness Symposium on Friday, May 4th at the TTUHSC Academic Classroom Building (3601 4th Street) from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm. The symposium will provide tools for creating a healthy workforce. The focus of the symposium is to educate and provide resources for healthcare and business professionals about wellness and
environmental policy relating to adults, with a focus on worksites and businesses. Topics will include Methods and Results of Worksite Wellness, Environmental Policy Change in the workplace, Ethics of Employee Wellness, and Examples of Worksite Wellness programs. There will also be a discussion panel with representatives from local companies which have employee wellness programs in place. Speakers for the symposium include Dr. Paula Grammas, Garrison Institute on Aging; David Atkinson, Cooper Corporate Solutions; Christina Thi, Texas DSHS; Jennifer Bard, TTU School of Law; Shane Haas, PT; and TTUHSC President, Dr. Tedd Mitchell. Upon completion of the symposium, attendees will be able describe the benefits of investing in a worksite wellness program; understand the ethics of worksite wellness; understand the impact of environmental policy change; and identify effective ways to create policy changes. Businesses and individu-
A Note from Vice President of Leadership, Phyllis Jones New Century Leadership- Applications have gone out! We are looking for sophomore students to apply so that they can be in this Chamber of Commerce program their junior year of high school. The applications will be due back to the school counselor and a copy to the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce by April 20, close of business. If you know of a student who would be interested and displays leadership traits, please have them fill out an application. All applicants will be notified of acceptance, making the alternate list or declined by the end of May. Leadership Lubbock- Application timeline. In the past few years, we have put out the Leadership Lubbock applications in early spring. This year we have pushed the application timeline back a bit. The applications will
go out early May with a mid June deadline. The program starts in August, so there will be plenty of time to plan for Leadership Lubbock class day participation. We will be promoting Leadership Lubbock applications on our web site, in our newsletter and word of mouth, early May. Be watching! You don’t want to miss the opportunity to make the 2012-2013 Leadership Lubbock class. Focus Lubbock – With only one more class day left along with the graduation banquet, we want to thank our Chamber business members for supporting our college leadership program. TTU, TTUHSC, SPC, LCU and Wayland Baptist will be looking at students to participate in the 2012-13 class year pretty soon. These schools make their selection for the class and will let us know when all is set for September 2012.
als are invited to register for the symposium online at www.healthylubbock.org or by phone at 806.743.7821. Registration is $15 for the general public and $25 for health and business professionals (HR, ACSM, and PT CEU certificates available). Registration fees include breakfast, lunch, and CEU certificates (available with the health and business professionals’ rate). There are a limited number of vendor booths still available; $30 for non-profit organizations, and $40 for for-profit organizations. For more information, visit www.healthylubbock.org, or call the Garrison Institute on Aging at 806.743.7821. For information on vendor booths, please contact Cliff Wilkes at clifford.wilkes@ttuhsc.edu or by phone at 806.743.7821.
Community Prayer Breakfast The Lubbock Chamber is set to host their annual Community Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 3, 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Overton Hotel. Community Prayer Breakfast started years ago and has been tied to the National Day of Prayer during the month of May. Each year, the breakfast features a Christian speaker to present a message to the business community related to the National Day of Prayer. This year’s speaker is award-winning Christian vocalist, Natalie Grant. The event is now sold out and we would like to thank our sponsors for their support of the 2012 Community Prayer Breakfast. Companies who sponsored are given a table of eight and will be receiving tickets in the mail mid-April. If you are a sponsor, please remember to have your table filled, you won’t want to miss out!
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2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN Tim Collins Collins Tile, LLP CHAIRMAN ELECT Carlos Morales Caprock Home Health Services, Inc. IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRWOMAN Irasema Velasquez Velasquez Insurance & Worksite Benefits TREASURER Alona Beesinger Suddenlink West Texas SECRETARY Eddie McBride Lubbock Chamber of Commerce VICE CHAIRMAN, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Beth Bridges South Plains Mall VICE CHAIRMAN, COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION Dan Jackson KCBD TV-NewsChannel 11 VICE CHAIRMAN, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DIVISION Jay Jacobus Scarborough Specialties, Inc. VICE CHAIRMAN, HISPANIC BUSINESS DIVISION Rudy Rosales Montelongo’s Mexican Restaurant VICE CHAIRMAN, LEADERSHIP DIVISION Peter Hur RFS Financial Services VICE CHAIRWOMAN, MEMBERSHIP DIVISION Polly Vann V-tech Environmental Services HISPANIC BUSINESS DIVISION REPRESENTATIVE Yolanda Gonzaga TTUHSC BOARD ADMINISTRATION Martin Aguirre Workforce Solutions South Plains Cathy Allen The Gibraltar Group Larry Allen People’s Bank Stephen Beasley Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Ron Betenbough Betenbough Homes John D. Brock NorthStar Surgical Center Jeff Dane UMC Health System Renee Davis Alderson/Mercedes-Benz Linda Gaither WestMark REALTORS Karen Garza Lubbock Independent School District Gary Gregory Atmos Energy Grace Hernandez Texas Tech University Sidney Hopper United Supermarkets Clayton Isom TAO Development Group Robert Lacy PYCO Industries Gabe Martinez Telemundo KXTQ-TV 46, Ramar Comm. Stephanie Massengale Advanced Graphix Brandon Mulkey Chick-fil-A at South Plains Crossing Richard Parks Covenant Health System Keith Patrick American Cancer Society Bill Patton Robison, Johnston & Patton, CPAs Joe Phea African American Chamber of Commerce - Lubbock Norval Pollard City Bank Shirley Schleuse Lamar Outdoor Advertising David Seim Frank Silvas AFLAC-Laquita Carthel Regional Sales Gabe Vitela National Teachers Life Insurance Company Mitch Watson First Bank & Trust Co. Gary Zheng Lubbock Power & Light
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Get Your Guns Up at the Second Annual Raider Red Meats Barbecue Cook-off Provided by Moriah Beyers The second annual Raider Red Meats BBQ Cook-Off will be May 4-5 on the Texas Tech University campus. Come set up your cooker and square off against some of the best cooks in the state! The cook-off will be held in the S1 parking lot north of the soccer fields at Texas Tech Parkway and Marsha Sharp Freeway, west of the University Medical Center. Check-in and set-up begin at 9 a.m. on Friday morning, with a head cooks’ meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday at the hospitality tent. Judging will follow, with chicken at noon, ribs at 1 p.m. and brisket at 2 p.m. Awards will be announced by 5 p.m. at the hospitality tent. Bradley Price, director of Raider Red Meats, said that hopefully in future years, the event will become a fundraiser for the Department of Animal and Food Sciences’ judging teams. “We were excited about the event’s success last year and hope it will continue to grow,” Price said. “Subsequent events could raise funds for scholarships, research and competitive teams that represent Texas Tech University.” Cooks from across the state are invited to come and compete in three meat divi-
sions – chicken, ribs and brisket. The entry fee is $125 per team and covers all three meat categories. The registration form and additional information is available at www. raiderredmeats.com. If you aren’t a cook, but enjoy eating lip smakin’ BBQ, you can serve as a judge for the event on Saturday, May 5. To volunteer please, contact Shelbi Knisley at shelbi.r.knisley@ttu.edu. The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Raider Red Meats for their contribution to the Hub City BBQ.
Business of the Month
Llano Estacado Winery Llano Estacado winery was founded in 1976 by two Texas Tech professors, Robert Reed and Clint “Doc” McPherson. Originally started as an experiment for growing grapes on the south plains, Llano Estacado has grown for over 35 years to become the largest premium winery in the state of Texas with almost 200,000 cases of wine produced annually. Llano Estacado produces over three dozen wines from dry whites and reds to sweet whites and Port, with an extensive collection of top shelf reserve wines and a Raider collector series of wines to suit any wine need. Llano Estacado’s tasting room is open for complimentary tours and tastings Sunday through Saturday, walk ins are welcome. The Texas wine industry has a $1.7 billion dollar impact on the state of Texas as well as providing 11,000 wine related jobs across the state. Llano Estacado continues to lead the industry within the state in these areas. Llano Estacado Winery is extremely proud to be a member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and thanks the chamber for all its support.
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Save these dates for BIG events in 2012! Chamber University Marketing & PR – April 12, 2012 Leadership & Management – May 4, 2012 Accounting & Taxes – September Human Resources – October Focus Lubbock Graduation – April 26, 2012 New Century Leadership Graduation – May 1, 2012 Cinco de Mayo Luncheon – May 2, 2012 Community Prayer Breakfast – May 3, 2012 LeaderCast – May 4, 2012 Business Expo – May 10, 2012 Leadership Lubbock Graduation – May 24, 2012 Golf Classic – July 23, 2012 Fiestas Patrias Luncheon – September 14, 2012 Hub City BBQ – September 2012 Business Mercado – October 11, 2012 Tuscany Trip – November 8 - 16, 2012 Annual Meeting – December 2012
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce 5/4/2012 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. Bacon Heights Baptist Church; 53rd and Slide http://bit.ly/chamberleadercast2012 806-761-7000 *Space is limited.
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Ground Breakings & Ribbon Cuttings Sponsored By
The Cakery 6301 82nd Street #801
70th Annual ABC Rodeo 3221 59th St. - Boys and Girls Club Wilson Branch
Carizma Motors 5733 58th Street
5225 South Loop 289, Suite 220
First United Bank 98th & Indiana
West Texas Home Builders Association Home & Garden Show Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
Lubbock Area Youth Job Fair Holiday Inn Hotel & Towers, 801 Ave. Q
X8 Environmental
Lemonade Day!
Snippits! 4249 34th Street
Suddenlink Communications 6710 Hartford Ave
The 2012 Lemonade Day will take place May 5th. Lemonade Day is a FREE community-wide, education initiative designed to teach children how to start, own and operate their own business – a lemonade stand. Youth of all ages, from pre-K through high school, can register for an official Lemonade Day stand. Adults are needed to participate as mentors and volunteers. In addition, community support from schools, churches, businesses, and youth organizations is essential to the success of Lemonade Day. For more information, visit Lubbock.LemonadeDay.org or email LubbockLemonadeDay@gmail.com.
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Water-Smart Business – Lubbock Christian University Congratulations to Lubbock Christian University for winning the Water-Smart Business Award for the spring 2012 quarter from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Water Conservation Council. Wilbur Jones, facility engineer at Lubbock Christian University, said they began making changes to their interior fixtures as a cost saving measure, especially when student enrolment began increasing above their typical margins. “A big part of our transformation is just high efficiency fixtures in our bathrooms,” Jones said. “We have gone from conventional shower heads to a low flow shower heads that save 40 percent of the water typically used.” Jones said they have also begun utilizing high efficiency power flush toilets, which use less water than most water saving toilets. However, the toilets still give them the same type of power they need for the whole campus. “By going with the higher water efficiency fixtures,” Jones said, “we have been able to meet a greater demand for a larger student body without increasing our water supply.” Although they have not seen a lot of savings dollar wise, Jones said they have seen a pay back on all of their fixtures. Students and faculty members across campus have also benefited from the transformation. “People are happier because they have new
fixtures in their bathrooms,” Jones said. “Some of our buildings are over 50 years old and we were replacing 50 year old toilets, many professors were happy about that. “ Lubbock Christian University utilizes every drop of water they can to keep tuition costs down. Jones said another water conservation practice they involve in is water reuse. “Any time we have cast processes that use water, we try to recapture that water and use it for irrigation,” Jones said. “Rather than using the water once, we are trying to use it over and
over again to the best of our ability. “ Some of the ways Lubbock Christian University reuses their water is for their sports and recreation fields, as well as the nearby golf course. If you are conserving water – inside or outside – at your place of business, or know someone who is, the Water Conservation Council would like to know, as you could be a candidate for this quarterly award! Please email norma.johnson@lubbockbiz.org or call (806) 761-7006 with your nomination.
American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® Luncheon Provided By: Ashley Harder American Heart Association In its ongoing effort to elevate public awareness about heart disease, the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® Luncheon is teaming up with Emmy-nominated actress Elizabeth Banks to share the truth about the No. 1 killer of women. More women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined. Unfortunately, heart disease is often silent, hidden and misunderstood. That’s why Go Red For Women is asking the women of Lubbock to participate in the Annual Go Red for Women Health Fair and Luncheon on Thursday, April 19, 2012, to make ending heart disease a reality. Currently some eight million women in the U.S. are living with heart disease, yet only one in six women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. In fact, 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease. On Thursday, April 19, 2012, Lubbock women and men are invited to participate
in the 2012 Lubbock Go Red For Women Luncheon at the Overton Hotel & Conference Center. From 9:30 – 11:30 am, the American Heart Association and Covenant Health System will host a Heart Health Fair with free health screenings from over 20 vendors including BMI, cholesterol, blood sugar and body fat percentage, health information, giveaways and opportunity to Shop Red. The Go Red For Women Luncheon will follow from 11:30am – 1pm with a Survivor Style Show and a presentation led by the Presenting Speaker, Sharyn Ivory. Elizabeth Banks Stars in ‘Just a Little Heart Attack” and New PSA Emmy-nominated actress Elizabeth Banks directs and stars in the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women new public
service announcement and short film, “Just a Little Heart Attack,” inspired by the real-life stories of women who have been affected by heart disease. The entertaining, yet poignant film, which can be viewed on Facebook.com/ GoRed, provides a powerful wake-up call to women across America to understand their risk for heart disease and empower them to put their health first. “While the film is funny, having a heart attack is not something to be laughed at,” said Banks. “However, I’m using humor to help uncover the truth about heart disease, to get people interested in learning more about their hearts – and our movement.” The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement is locally sponsored by Covenant Health System and Suddenlink Communications. For more information, please visit heart. org/lubbocktxgoredluncheon. To learn more about The American Heart Association, call 1-800-AHA-USA1; or visit americanheart.org and goredforwomen.org
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Construction of underground conduit
Setting the stage… Downtown Revitalization Begins
The first phase of the Downtown Underground Utility Installation Project has begun. This marks an exciting step in the long-planned renovation and regeneration of the downtown area. The current utility obstructions that litter downtown alleys and pedestrian areas will be moved to an underground duct system, creating a safe and attractive pedestrian-friendly environment. The City Council supports the future revitalization of the downtown area, and has passed a resolution determining that it is “…necessary for all utilities located overhead in the streets and alleys of the downtown area to be relocated into an underground duct system”. “More than 100 years of growth has left downtown a tangled mess of wires that are vulnerable to potential damage from severe weather and accidents and makes even routine exterior building maintenance difficult,” said Mayor Tom Martin. “Placing the utilities underground will not only create a safer environment but also provide a needed catalyst for downtown growth over the next 100 years.” On November 16, 2011, the City
entered into contract with Utility Contractors of America to construct Phase 1 of the downtown area’s duct system at a cost of approximately $2.1 million. The project is funded with a $1.5 million Economic Development Administration grant from the United States Department of Commerce and with bonds paid from revenues already generated by increased property values in the downtown area. Phase 1 of the project will take place in an area bordered by 10th Street to Broadway and from Avenue L to Avenue Q. The City’s Downtown Master Developer, McDougal Companies, has identified those boundaries as the focus area for initial development in the downtown. Texas Tech University is one organization that recently established a new presence downtown when they moved several offices to a building on Main Street. “Texas Tech has a great interest in the growth and redevelopment of Downtown Lubbock,” said Jim Brunjes, Chief Financial Officer of the Texas Tech University System. “An active and energized downtown will make Lubbock a stronger city and provide a benefit in recruiting as we strive toward our goal of 40,000 students. The recent opening of the Texas Tech Downtown Administrative Support Center at 1120 Main Street, supporting over 90 employees demonstrates the commitment of Texas Tech to Downtown Lubbock.”
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The downtown area is seeing a resurgence of activity and interest. The Arts District is expanding and gaining momentum and the Depot District is continuing to provide high quality entertainment venues. Several renovations and construction projects have already transformed older structures in the downtown area to impressive, modern facilities. The acceleration of businesses and residents moving to the downtown area is evidenced by the increase in assessed values in the area.
“The revival of a vibrant and healthy downtown is underway,” said Robert Taylor, Board Chair of the Central Business District Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone (TIF). “The Central Business District TIF Board is excited to see the progress that’s already been made and looks forward to new growth in downtown.”
Look what is happening downtown!
Robert Taylor, Chair – United Supermarkets Mike Davis – Sysco West Texas, Inc. Brent Noble – Service Title Berhl Robertson – LISD Tony Cardinal – Cardinal Sports Judge Tom Head – Lubbock County Latrelle Joy – Mullin, Hoard & Brown Jeff Dane – Lubbock County Hospital District Sherry Stephens – High Plains Underground Water District
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Welcome to the New Chamber Members
Please place this addition in your Chamber Business Directory and Resource Guide! A&J Spotless Cleaning (806) 466-9170 Cleaning Service –Residential Anderson Custom Window Coverings, Inc. 8502 Urbana Ave, Suite 200 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 687-3225 Windows - Treatments, Shades, Covering Manufacture. B & P Oilfield Services, Inc. PO Box 1252 Brownfield, TX 79316 (806) 637-4061 Oil & Gas Jobber Cattle Baron Steak & Seafood Restaurant 8201 Quaker Avenue, Unit 170 Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 798-7033 Restaurant CheeZies Pizza 1803 7th Street, Suite #101 Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 744-1902 Restaurants
Edward Jones - Russell Spicher 5409 4th Street, Suite #O Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 792-8411 Investments, Stock and/or Bond Brokers
Metro L&L, LLC 8807 Valencia Avenue Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-8539 Lawn Care Service, Landscaping Contractors
Emory Senior Living 924 E. Emory Street Lubbock, TX 79403 (806) 744-1108 Senior Housing
Mr. Credit Solutions 1602 Texas Ave., Suite A2 Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 577-4601 Credit & Debt Counseling Services
Harmon Blue P.O. Box 65572 Lubbock, TX 79464 (806) 445-4999 Real Estate, Real Estate - Investments, Real Estate - Commercial and/or Residential, Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential
Performance Marine 1318 East 50th Street Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 744-0893 Boat Sales and Service
I.C.E. KEYTAGS Lubbock, TX (806) 782-7150 Promotional Products, Advertising Specialties & Souvenir, Advertising Sales & Promotion, Advertising Specialties, Marketing Firms & Services
D & D Construction 5101 80th Street, Suite 1 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 795-7500 Contractors - Utility
Innovative Designs 1915 Texas Ave PO Box 64032 Lubbock, TX 79464 (806) 319-5644 Home Automantion
D & S Distributors 4019 Avenue A Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 535-9819 Food Brokers - Distributors, Food - Wholesale
Juice Plus - Jana Stephenson Lubbock, TX (806) 790-8485 Health Food & Wellness Products, Network Marketing
Earl’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air Inc. 7405 Brownfield Highway Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 795-3275 Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Heating & Air Conditioning
KRL Lubbock Construction, LLC 3806 106 Street Lubbock, TX (806) 549-3734 Construction Companies
Susan Rowley, Attorney at Law 812 Main Street Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 743-5900 Attorneys Snippits! 4249 34th Street Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 722-7997 Scrapbooks, Arts & Crafts South Plains Roofing 19208 FM 1730 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 799-3866 Roofing Contractors Superior Health Plan 7202 Slide Road, Suite 202 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 698-0267 Health Care - Managed, Insurance Tuscany Place Apartments 6312 73rd Street Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 698-6669 Apartments
Please note – 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 Members Only section. 2/16/2011 – 3/15/2012