Lubbock Business Network - April 2018 Newsletter

LUBBOCK BUSINESS NETWORK

Vol. 27 No. 4 APRIL 2018

WHAT ’S INSIDE? Fiduciary Rule Vacated by U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, pg. 7

Vote FOR the Responsible Way Forward - Vote FOR Prop A, pg. 7 YEA! Students Pitch Business Ideas to Local Investors, pg. 12

AND MUCH MORE!

LEARN MORE, pg. 6

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Thank you

5-STAR INVESTORS!

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2018 Board of Directors EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman

Cory Powell, TTU Mentor Tech - Division of Diversity,

Equity & Inclusion Chairman-elect

Abel Castro, FirstBank & Trust Co. Immediate Past Chairwoman

Diannah Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency Treasurer

Gabe Vitela, One Guy from Italy - 50th Street Secretary

Eddie McBride, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman - Business Advocacy

Dave Marcinkowski, Madera Companies Vice Chairwoman - Chamber Services and Member Engagement

Kathy Oaks, American Cancer Society Vice Chairman - Communications and Public Relations

Chris Lonngren, Schlotzsky’s Vice Chairwoman - Community Development

Shannon Spencer, Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, Inc. Vice Chairwoman - Programs, Services and Events

Sharon Hyde Bass, Volunteer Center of Lubbock

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jeremy Barbee, Roy Neal Insurance Agency Inc. Byrnie Bass, R. Byrn Bass, Jr., Attorney at Law Steve Beck, Covenant Health Beth Bridges, South Plains Mall Office Kevin Bryan, Digital Base Productions Keith Bryant, Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District Fernando Bustos, Bustos Law Firm, PC Rey Carrasco, Kimley-Horn and Associates Chris Chambers, Chambers Engineering Renee Gonzales Davis, 4ORE! Golf Casey Doyle, Casey Carpet One Jeff Horn, Benchmark Business Solutions Chris James, United Supermarkets Dana Johnston, FirstCare Health Plans Brent King, UMC Health System Mike Lambert, Feed & Thangs Farm Store Dana Madison, Calvert Home Health Care Becky Palmer, Atmos Energy Tony Pena, FirstCapital Bank L. Timothy Perrin, Lubbock Christian University Cathy Pope, Retired Vanessa Reasoner, Grace Health System Dr. Berhl Robertson, Lubbock Independent School District Pam Sharpe, The Price Group Marcie Truby, Director’s Choice Ian van Reenen, Young Professionals of Lubbock

Chamber Staff President/CEO Eddie McBride, IOM Executive Vice President Norma Ritz Johnson, CCE, IOM CFO/COO Sheri Nugent, IOM Vice President - Programs, Services & Events Christye Weld Director of Communications & Public Relations Haily Wells, IOM Director of Leadership Programs Amy Marquez, IOM Member Relations Director Cathy Potter Director of Government Relations Kyle Jacobson Business Development Coordinator Brenda Richardson Event Specialist Allison Cottrell Accounting Specialist Shelby Deluna Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator Patsy Moffett Customer Service Representative Taylor Frick

Communications Intern Carson Glenewinkel

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A pri l

Join us for the kick off event at Atmos Energy, 6606 66th St., on Thurs.

April 5 at 8:30 a.m.

Stop by the Chamber office, 1500 Broadway, Suite 101, to pick up your blue ribbon today!

APRIL

Business After Hours

Horseshoe Knot Event Center 5618 CR 1240 5:30 - 7 p.m.

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Leadership Lubbock Steering Committee – 3:30 p.m. – LCOC

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YEA! Lesson 21 – Personal Style & Presentation Field Trip 4:30 – TTU Innovation Hub, 3911 4th St.

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Ribbon Cutting: Club Pilates – 2:30 p.m. – 10305 Quaker Ave., Ste. 900

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Ribbon Cutting: United Way Child Abuse Awareness Month Kick Off – 8:30 a.m. – Atmos Energy, 6606 66th St. Ribbon Cutting: HobbyTown – 4:30 p.m.

5610 Frankford Ave., STE. E YEA! Investor Panel Event – 5:30 p.m. – Lubbock Scottish Rite, 1101 70th St. Business After Hours sponsored by Horseshoe Knot Event Center – 5:30 p.m. – 5618 CR 1240

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Ribbon Cutting: Reagor Dykes Auto Group Arts Week Kick Off – 11 a.m. – 1212 Ave. J. Transportation Committee – 1 p.m. – LCOC

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Ag Committee – 8:30 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Jason Sales State Farm Insurance 11:30 a.m. – 7021 Kewanee Ave Unit 3-102 A Taste of Texas Uncorked Award Dinner –6:30 p.m.

TTU Frazier Alumni Pavilion

YEA! Lesson 23: Advertising Campaigns & Publicity Field Trip 4:30 p.m. – TTU Innovation Hub, 3911 4th St.

13 Government Relations Committee – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC 16 Uncorked Committee – 4 p.m. – TBD 17 YEA! Lesson 24: Business Name Registration – 4:30 p.m.

TTU Innovation Hub, 3911 4th St. 18

Ambassador Monthly Luncheon sponsored by Buffalo Springs Lake – 12 p.m. – Buffalo Springs Lake Party House Local Candidate / Young Professionals Reception 5:30 p.m. - McKenzie-Merket Alumni Association

19 Executive Board Committee – 12 p.m. – LCOC

Business After Hours Sponsored by Casey Carpet One

5:30 p.m. – 6000 Spur 327, STE. 200 20 Ribbon Cutting: Hometrust Mortgage – 4 p.m.

3402 110th St., STE. 100 23 Chuck Walker Community Prayer Luncheon Committee

4 p.m. – LCOC

6000 Spur 327, STE. 200 5:30 - 7 p.m.

24 YEA! Lesson 25: Business of Fun Field Trip – 4:30 p.m.

TTU Innovation Hub, 3911 4th St. 26 Board of Directors Meeting – 10 a.m. – TBD 27 Lubbock Uncorked – 4 p.m. – American Windmill Museum,

1701 Canyon Lake Drive *LCOC = Lubbock Chamber of Commerce For a complete list of Chamber and member events, visit our calendar online at lubbockchamber.com/events.

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Quick Headlines!

Learn More About Lubbock Uncorked.............................. 6 Vote FOR the Responsible Way Forward .......................... 7 Fiduciary Rule Vacated by U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.............................................................................. 7 Meet a 2001 Leadership Lubbock Graduate......................8 Celebrate National Day of Prayer with the Chamber.... 10 Meet Chamber Board Member Jeremy Barbee................ 11 YEA! Students Pitch Business Ideas to Local Investors.... 12

Share Your News!

To submit an article about your business or to purchase Lubbock Business Network sponsorships, contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

Click here to visit our website, log into the members only portal, submit events/job openings and much more!

Local candidate Meet & Greet hosted by the Young Professionals of Lubbock

Wednesday, april 18 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. |McKenzie-merket alumni center

APRIL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

How has being a member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce helped to increase your business, relationships in the business community and/or community involvement? Being a part of the chamber has been an instrumental part of our thriving business. The networking and support of the chamber has allowed us to create wonderful business relationships.

What is your favorite part of being a member of the Chamber? The best part of being with the chamber is being able to participate in business building events and activities.

a servant leadership focus and having some of the best people in the industry work for it, Bodyworks has grown into multiple locations around Lubbock, with their latest acquisition being The Falls Tennis and Athletic club close to 114th and Quaker. It is now Bodyworks' privilege to serve over 20,000 members by way of over 250 Bodyworks Team Members. Bodyworks looks forward to the honor of serving the fitness and health needs of Lubbock and the South Plains for many years to come.

In what ways is Bodyworks involved with the Chamber? Bodyworks participates in different business functions from ribbon cuttings to Business After Hours.

Does Bodyworks have a favorite Chamber event? If so, what? Business After Hours has been a great event for us to send different members of our staff to meet other leaders in the community.

Tell us about Bodyworks. Bodyworks was started in 1992 by Lubbockite Michael Nelson after he completed his Master's Degree at Texas Tech University. Michael founded Bodyworks on one simple principle: love and serve God by loving and serving people. This is reflected in the Mission Statement of Bodyworks: To be God's hands and feet by serving our members and one another. The first Bodyworks was only 4,000 square feet with 10 weight machines and 4 pieces of cardio. By keeping

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The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will hold the Taste of Texas Uncorked Award Dinner on Thurs., April 12 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the TTU Frazier Alumni Pavilion.

Attendees can join key influencers in the wine industry to celebrate wine and grape growing with a night of wine, food and music! Learn more about our local wine and grape-growing industry and help us honor Neal Newsom, the 2018 winner of the Doc McPherson Award.

Newsom is past President of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association and a recipient of the Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Newsom and his family have been growing grapes on the High Plains since 1986.

The Newsom’s host Newsom Grape Day in Plains each year in late April or early May to help educate

and encourage grape growers in Texas. Each year, scholarships are handed out at Newsom Grape Day to students interested in the industry.

Local wineries have partnered with Top Tier Catering to provide a delicious dessert tasting after dinner. Attendees will also have the opportunity to visit with Chamber member wineries to learn more about their wine selection.

Sponsorships and tables for this event are still available. Thos interested can call the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce at (806) 761-7000 or email Christye Weld at Christye.Weld@lubbockbiz.org to learn more. Individual tickets may be purchased for $65 and chamber members will receive a discounted ticket price of $50. More information at LubbockUncorked.com or the Lubbock Chamber office, 1500 Broadway, Suite 101, to purchase your tickets.

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WINE WAREHOUSE

VOTE FOR PROP A – VOTE FOR THE RESPONSIBLE WAY FORWARD ON MAY 5, 2018

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Voting FOR Proposition A is the first step in resolving a money drain to taxpayers while creating the opportunity for Lubbock to look to the future with solutions and a vision worthy of our great city.

The Municipal Auditorium and Coliseum cost more to operate than it makes in revenue, operating at an annual loss for taxpayers.

The deferred cost of the Auditorium and Coliseum maintenance estimated to be between $15 and $20 million to repair the facilities, bring up to building code and to ADA standards.

Discussions are in place within the Lubbock business community for a facility that will satisfy dirt floor events and other types of events for which the Municipal Coliseum is not currently suitable. Lubbock misses out on many of these income-generating events due to this situation.

If voters approve the ballot measure, title to the property would revert back to Texas Tech University, as was dictated by the original state legislation that created the facilities. TTU has agreed to cover costs of demolition and indicated the property would be used for dormitories to house its growing student population.

USDOL

Fiduciary Rule

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit last week vacated the Fiduciary Rule in an appeal led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce along with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, Texas Association of Business, two other local Texas chambers of commerce and other trade organizations.

“This was great news for us and our fellow plaintiffs but even better news for retirement savers and small businesses,” said Eddie McBride, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. The Court held that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) overstepped its statutory authority in promulgating the rule, which the Chamber believes would harm retirement savers and small businesses by increasing costs and reducing options.

In June 2016, the Lubbock Chamber and eight other plaintiffs sued to overturn the rule that would have expanded the definition of “fiduciary investment advice” provided to retirement plans, plan participants, and IRA owners.

“The rule would have created an entirely new regulatory regime for IRAs, limited the types of investment

VACATED BY THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE 5TH CIRCUIT

advice an adviser could provide, effectively making DOL the primary regulator of financial professionals already extensively regulated by federal and state laws,” said McBride. “Basically, at a time when people should be focusing more on personal retirement savings, the new fiduciary rule would have made it more difficult for people to effectively invest and save for retirement.”

To learn more about the Chamber and its full court press against regulatory overreach Chamber members can visit www.LubbockBusinessVotes.com or contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce represents more than 1,900 businesses and over 79,000 employees on the South Plains which accounts for over $2 billion in annual household earnings in Lubbock and West Texas. Since 1913 the Chamber, as a catalyst for business growth; a convener of leaders and influencers; and a champion for a stronger community, has served as a unified voice of business by actively advocating for a pro-jobs, pro-growth, pro-business climate.

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Chamber Chairman

Cory Powell

2001 LEADERSHIP LUBBOCK GRADUATE

How did you get involved with Leadership Lubbock in 2001? Did you decide to apply or did you employer ask you to apply? My former supervisor, Vice Chancellor Cathy Allen encouraged me to apply. I am grateful that she did, because it served as the gateway to my Chamber and community involvement. Once I learned what the program offered, I realized it was an opportunity for me not only to grow, but also to sow my ideas and service to address areas of concern and need within the community.

Who was your employer and what was your title when you went through the Leadership Lubbock Program? I was an Associate Director with the TTU System Office of Cultural Diversity.

What was the most important thing that you took away with you after completing the Leadership Lubbock Program? Through Leadership Lubbock, I was able to expand my knowledge and awareness of various industries and other facets of our community. It was truly a remarkable experience, through which I enhanced my leadership skills and made connections that continue to be professionally and personally beneficial to me.

What advice do you have for someone who is thinking about applying for the 2019 Class? I strongly encourage you to participate, as it will change your perspective of service and our great city.

Who is your current employer and what are your job duties? I am currently the Director of the Lauro Cavazos & Ophelia Powell-Malone Mentoring Program, aka Mentor Tech. I oversee the day to day operations and direction of the program, which pairs students with faculty, staff and graduate student mentors to assist them in their academic, social and cultural adjustments to the University.

What is your favorite event or program of the Chamber? All of the programs and events that the Chamber offers are world class, but if I have to choose one, other than Leadership Lubbock, I would say it is the Diversity Summit, which we held for the first time this year. It was refreshing to see the cross section of leaders from our businesses and community come together to learn and be empowered regarding the business imperative of diversity.

What are some of your community leadership roles? As a result of my involvement in Leadership Lubbock, I have been fortunate to serve on numerous boards- far too many to list. Because of my term as Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, I have pulled back a lot. I am currently on the Governing Board of the Early Childhood Centers. I am also the campus advisor of a couple of student organizations and I am the Founding Pastor of the New Dimensions Tabernacle church.

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“To business owners/decision makers, one of the greatest investments you can make is in the development of human capital. I urge you to make this investment in promising up and coming members of your team. The return will be far greater than you imagine.” - Cory Powell

Lubbock Christian University will be hosting Rory Vaden on April 19th for a community wide business workshop. His presentation will share profound truths coupled with humorous anecdotes to empower professionals to conquer their fears and take immediate action in all aspects of their lives. Rory Vaden wrote Take The Stairs, a New York Times Best Seller, Procrastinate on Purpose and is a corporate consultant and blogger.

This half day seminar will attract a wide variety of business leaders from realtors, anyone is sales, bankers, healthcare and customer service related roles. Tickets are $40 for individuals, groups of 25 or more receive a discounted rate of $30 and the first 200 tickets purchased come with a complimentary Rory Vaden book.

For more information, visit LCU's event page on their website or their Facebook event page.

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Celebrate

THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER WITH THE CHAMBER

The 2018 Chuck Walker Memorial Community Prayer Lunch will be held on Thurs., May 3 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. This year’s event was named in memory of Chuck Walker, a good friend and past Lubbock Chamber Executive Committee Board Member.

“Chuck was a great friend to not only the Chamber, but to me as well,” stated Eddie McBride, Lubbock Chamber President and CEO. “Chuck worked for FirstCare Health Plans and played an instrumental role in helping Lubbock Chamber members receive more affordable health insurance for their employees. Chuck was also an extremely effective leader on our Executive Committee Board as well as several other committees.

He had a huge impact on the Chamber,” McBride said.

The luncheon presented by United Supermarkets is held each year in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer. Local business

leaders will offer prayers for the nation, state, community and families.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. L. Ken Jones, Chancellor Emeritus of Lubbock Christian University and acting CEO of Interim Health Care. Jones is the author of “Leadership After God’s Own Heart” and “The Ultimate Leader” and his remarks will include thoughts on living a life of joy and peace, emphasizing unity and the importance of faith in the workplace.

The speaker is sponsored by Reagor Dykes Auto Group and music will be provided by Texas Tech University gospel choir, Visions of Light.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available and tickets are on sale for $50 and Chamber members will receive a discounted ticket price of $35. More information and online reservations can be made on LubbockChamber.com or call the Chamber office at (806) 761-7000.

"The health of our district is the health of our community."

As an LISD school board member, Beth will keep the following objectives top-of-mind and close to heart:

Drive Educational Development

Support Our Educators

Represent Your Best Interests

Counsel Key Decision-Makers

Early voting at any United starts April 23rd. Election Day is May 5th.

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Diannah Tatum, Treasurer, P.O. Box 64790, Lubbock TX 79464.

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MEET CHAMBER BOARD MEMBER

Jeremy B arbee

Where do you work and what does your job entail? I am a Certified Business Coach with ActionCOACH and President of Roy Neal Insurance Agency. As a Business Coach I work with businesses to help them improve their teams, their processes and their profitability. My vision statement is “Changing Our Community One Business at a Time”.

Roy Neal Insurance is an independent insurance agency founded in Lubbock in 1962 and has focused exclusively on the aviation industry. I run the business and support my team as they support our clients.

How did you get involved with the Chamber and what keeps you involved? I got involved with the Chamber because I wanted to network and get to know more businesses in the area. I stay involved with the chamber because of the community I have been able to build. I get to be a part of a Chamber that cares about our community and our businesses. The chamber is advocating on our behalf locally, throughout the state and nationally. The power of our members together provides the strength that we need to fight for improvements in the laws and regulations that effect our community.

What is your favorite event or program of the Chamber? I had the honor of being part of the inaugural 2016-17 YEA program. I learned a lot from the students and a lot about myself. It was amazing seeing young people excited about business and dreaming up new ideas, products, and services to service our community. I also love Hub City BBQ and the amazing talent from Lubbock that is showcased.

What are some of your other community leadership roles? President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Lubbock; Immediate Past President & Current Board Member of the EAA Chapter 19; Chaplain and Board Member of the Lubbock Lions Club; Board Member of the Texas Agricultural Aviation Associa-

tion; Board Member of the New Mexico Agricultural Aviation Association; Small Agency Committee Member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas; Worship Team at the Aldersgate Methodist Church; Board of Ordained Ministry at the Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church

Finish this sentence: Never again will I…Never again will I say that I can’t do something. Never again will I let my doubts and fears stop me from taking action. Never again will I limit myself by not fully experiencing the life that God has given me. Never again will I use an excuse to not serve.

Tell us about your business.

ActionCOACH Business Coaching is the world’s largest Business Coaching Firm. We were founded in 1993 by Bradley J. Sugars. We are in over 70 countries with nearly 1,000 coaches and coach over 15,000 businesses a week. We change people’s lives by changing their perspectives on business.

Roy Neal Insurance, is the only independent insurance agency in West Texas that focuses exclusively on aviation insurance. We were founded in 1962 by Mr. Roy W. Neal, Jr., he wanted to serve his clients by helping them protect their aviation assets. Today we continue that tradition of helping our clients protect their aviation assets. We treat our clients like family and believe that we are called to serve our clients and our community.

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Young Entrepreneurs Student entrepreneurs will take the stage to present their business plans before a panel of local leaders and a public audience on Thursday, April 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lubbock Scottish Rite, 1101 70th St. The students will be dressed as young professionals, and are ready to wow the crowd.

15 students in grades six through 12 representing 14 businesses and social movements from the Lubbock Chamber Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) will have six minutes to pitch their business plans to prominent local members of the business community, during the program’s annual YEA! Investor Panel Event “Shark Tank” style. Based on the appeal and merit of the students’ plans and presentations, representatives from eight companies will determine the amount of funds to allocate to each business or social movement.

The investors will also select one business to advance to the Young Entrepreneurs Academy Saunders Scholars Competition, where they will compete with students across the United States for college scholarships.

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PITCH BUSINESS PLAN TO LOCAL INVESTORS The Investor Panel will be comprised of prominent local business people, including:

• Joshua Allen, Founder/CEO of Allen Financial Agency Inc. • Tim Collins, CEO of Collins Stone • Casey Doyle, General Manager of Casey Carpet One • Kimberly Gramm, Managing Director of the Texas Tech Innovation Hub • Melissa Grimes, President of Studio West • Jay Jacobus, CEO of Scarborough Specialties • Jeff Lowry, COO of Madera Companies • Brandon Mulkey, Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A • John Osborne, President/CEO of Lubbock Economic Development Alliance • Justin Sharbutt, Owner of Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins

The event is free and open to the public. For more information call the Lubbock Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

Applications for the 2018-2019 class are available now. Visit www.LubbockChamber.com/YEA to learn more.

u o Y k n a Th 180 Vape 1st Alarm of Lubbock 7B Building & Development Abacus Engineering Surveying ACG Cotton Marketing, LLC Adobe Auto Sales Inc. Affordable Self Storage AimBank - Slide & Marsha Sharp Fwy. Albarran’s Mexican Bar and Grill Anthony Mechanical Services, Inc. Arbor Inn and Suites Ark Hospital For Pets Arnwine Inc, LLC AT&T Company Store - 82nd & Slide B & J Welding Supply Bargain Cleaners Bayer Museum of Agriculture Benchmark Business Solutions Best Western Plus Tech Medical Center Inn Betenbough Homes Blackmon Mooring Services Blake|Cooper Financial Strategies Bliss Dental Boulder Designs Brent and Lori Wells Farm Britkare Home Medical Bruckner Truck Sales of Lubbock Budget Blinds of SW Lubbock Buxkemper Farms Cap*Rock Winery Capricho Interiors Caprock Plumbing, Heating & AC, Inc. Cash Store Cecil-Dunn Insurance Agency Claydust Motor Machine, Inc. Collier Construction Company Communities In Schools of the South Plains, Inc. DesignEnvy DLT Enterprises, Inc. Document Shredding & Storage Dr. Richard Morgan D’s Pest Control, Inc. Earl’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air, Inc. Fence Lubbock, LLC FiberMax Firetrol Protection Systems FirstCapital Bank For Goodness Shapes Ford Development Corporation Frontier Tower Service Galyean Insulating Gary Rothwell, Inc. George McMahan Development, LLC Griffin’s Roofing

PARTNERS FOR RENEWING YOUR CHAMBER INVESTMENT

Happy State Bank Hart Moving & Storage, Inc. Hillside Christian Church Howard Restaurant Group Huddle House Idalou Economic Development Corporation Infinity Wellness Center - Chiropractic & Acupuncture Inspire Nail Spa Insurance Services of Lubbock IVSolutions J. Walt Hagood Farms Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich - 50th & Slide Joe & Darla Rhoads Farms Johnson Controls, Inc. Kinetico of West Texas King’s Highway Kylito’s Salsa Company Lakeridge Dental Law Offices of David Martinez Legacy of Love Hospice, Inc. Livingston Audiology & Hearing Centers, Inc. Lone Star Decorating, LP Lubbock Computer Cabling Service Lubbock Discount Realty Lubbock Dream Center Lubbock Habitat for Humanity Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization Lubbock Primary Care, VIP Medicine Lubbock R.V. Park, Inc. Mesa Pivot Irrigation Co. Messer Auto Group Metropolitan Rotary Club of Lubbock Michael R. MacAdams, MD Miller Pro Audio Morrison Supply Company Mullin Hoard & Brown, LLP National Sorghum Producers Noel Farms Open Door Parenting Cottage, Inc. Parkview Pediatric Dentistry PFG Advisors Planks A/C & Heat Prescription Shop Littlefield/Shallowater Pharmacy & Gifts PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company Prosperity Bank - Main Branch Raider Flooring Rawe Yates Media Group RD Thomas Advertising RE/MAX Lubbock - Rusty DeLoach River Smith’s RJB Trading & Consulting

Roger Foote Lawn Care Ruidoso Convention Center Safelite AutoGlass Salted Oats, LLC Sanders Funeral Home Sandia Construction Sawyer Construction Scooter’s Convenience, Inc. Sharp Academy Slaton Monument, Inc. Smith Hamilton Inc. South Plains Public Health District Southwest Council of Agribusiness State Farm Insurance - Ana Borrego State Farm Insurance - Dick & Jane Phillips Stephens Insurance Services Sunset Automotive Super 8 Motel Civic Center Taco Villa Endeavour Enterprises Teinert Commercial Building Services, Inc. Texas Boys Ranch, Inc. Texas Chiropractic Wellness Texas Corn Producers Board Texas Tech Parents Association The Center for Orthopedic Surgery The Rawls Course at Texas Tech The Shack BBQ Tom & Bingo’s Bar-B-Que Tommy and Jan Myatt Farm Toogood Built Homes Triangle Realty TTU - Texas Tech University System Tuscany Place Apartments UCI Document Solutions United Healthcare Velasquez Insurance & Worksite Benefits Walt Hansen, Inc. Warehouse SVC, Inc. Wellington State Bank Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC West Electric West Texas Oral Facial Surgery Westar Commercial Realty, LLC Weston Taylor Insurance Wingate by Windham Women’s Protective Services Wylie L. P. Gas, Inc.

March Renewals

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CONGRATS TO FEBRUARY AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH!

n u a r B a i r o Vict

Braun has won the Ambassador of the Month Award three times in the four years she has been an ambassador!

Braun accepting the April 2015 Ambassador of the Month Award from 2015 Chamber Chairman, Jay Jacobus

Braun accepting the June 2017 Ambassador of the Month Award from 2017 Chairwoman, Diannah Tatum

“My favorite event is the Business after Hours and the Ambassador monthly luncheons because they give members time to interact and get to know one another on a personal level as well as a professional level. I am honored to be a part of this group of business professionals, some of which I now consider close friends.” – Victoria Braun

Total Resource Campaign (TRC) The TRC volunteers led by TRC Chairman, Roger Karr, have been hard at work selling sponsorships for Chamber events, programs and publications.

There are sponsorship levels for any budget ranging from $50 to $10,000 plus.

If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE CHAMBER WEBSITE!

Learn more!

Call today!

806.761.7000

Victoria Braun being recognized as the Februrary Ambassador of the Month at the March Ambassador Luncheon

Braun accepting her February Ambassador of the Month Award from 2018 Chairman, Cory Powell

“Being an ambassador is important not only for the opportunity to invest and support my community, but for the investment the chamber and its members have made in me. I am amazed by how much members support each other. I have developed communication skills, surpassed job objectives and made new connections since becoming an ambassador.” – Victoria Braun 14 | Working for Business, Believing in Lubbock

Welcome

NEW PARTNERS | March 2018

ActionCOACH Northwest Texas (806) 762-0080 6004 N. Cedar Ave, Ste. B Lubbock, TX 79403 Business Consulting & Services Alpha Media (806) 762-3000 33 Briercroft Office Park Lubbock, TX 79412 Radio Stations Alzheimer’s Association, West TX Chapter (806) 332-9196 3610 22nd St., Ste. 300 Lubbock, TX 79410 Non Profit Organizations Amanda’s Helping Hand (806) 395-6357 3507 49th St., Apt. 123 Lubbock, TX 79413 Credit Card Processing and/or Equipment BBVA Compass Bank (806) 794-8300 8200 A Nashville Ave. Lubbock, TX 79423 Bankers and/or Mortgage Banker Big Tex Trailer World, Inc. (806) 368-6588 1701 N. MLK Blvd.

Lubbock, TX 79403 Trailers - Sales & Service Blue Box (806) 762-6199 1721 Parkway Dr. Lubbock, TX 79403 Liquor, Beer & Wine Buffalo Bay Marina (806) 503-0842 99 Pony Express Trl. Buffalo Springs, TX 79404 Restaurants & Bars Burklee Hill Winery (806) 698-8437 1109 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 Wineries Cost Plus World Market (510) 694-3298 2626 W. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79407 Retail Sales Dale Carnegie Training of West Texas and Western Oklahoma (806) 355-5033 18 S. Lakeshore Dr. Ransom Canyon, TX 79366 Educational Seminars

Discount Storage/Gargoyle Steel Structures (806) 239-6044 5625 CR 7410 Lubbock, TX 79424 Storage Service

Northeastern Analytics - Texas Regional Office (512) 535-5649 112 Congress Ave., 3rd Fl. Austin, TX 78701 Utilities

Domino’s (806) 787-5508 2113 50th St. Lubbock, TX 79412 Restaurants

Omega 4 Construction, LLC (806) 401-5820 1717 E. FM 41 Lubbock, TX 79423 Excavating - Commercial

Duluth Trading Co. (740) 228-1134 2510 W. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79407 Retail Sales

Phenixx Marketing & Media (806) 370-7407 4414 82nd St., Ste. 212 Lubbock, TX 79424 Advertising

Everest Mart (806) 368-7570 3314 4th St. Lubbock, TX 79415 Convenience Stores

Sewell Fleet Management (806) 589-3535 8008 Slide Rd., Ste. 2 Lubbock, TX 79424 Automobile Leasing

Exit Realty of Lubbock - The Home Team (806) 778-4497 2405 W. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79407 Real Estate

Simplified Enrollment Solutions (806) 773-0775 6202 Iola Ave., Ste. 115 Lubbock, TX 79424 Business Consulting & Services

F45 Training (806) 790-0858 6620 Milwuakee Ave., Ste. 900 Lubbock, TX 79424 Health Clubs

Spanky’s (806) 744-5677 811 University Ave. Lubbock, TX 79401 Restaurants & Bars

Familia Dental (888) 988-4066 2402 19th St. Lubbock, TX 79401 Dentists

Sparkling Image/Squeegee Squad (806) 762-0150 111 N. Ave. T Lubbock, TX 79415 Janitorial Service

Future Tech AV Integrations (806) 701-5070 4717 W. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79414 AV Equipment Sales, Service and/or Rental

Tag Media + Ink (480) 355-4588 820 W. Jackson Floydada, TX 79235 Marketing Firms & Services

Infinity Nail Bar (806) 701-4004 10609 Slide Rd., Ste. 100 Lubbock, TX 79424 Nail Salons and/or Manicures

TES Energy Services, LP (972) 447-0447 17480 Dallas Pkwy, Ste. 200 Dallas, TX 75287 Energy

Joe’s Crab Shack (806) 797-9088 5802 W. Loop South 289 Lubbock, TX 79424 Restaurants LazerWerx (806) 549-8863 7302 74th St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Laser Engraving

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RIBBON CUTTINGS & GROUNDBREAKINGS

March 2018

sponsored by:

ActionCOACH (Beacon Business Coaching)

Camp Gladiator 6111 82nd St.

Silver Spur Trade Shows Great Outdoor Expo

EV of Lubbock 6107 45th St.

Wax the City

10305 Quaker Ave. STE 800

Infinity Nail Bar

10609 Slide Rd. STE 100

Weston Taylor Insurance

8605 Milwaukee Ave. STE 103

April 11, 2018 | 7:45 - 10 a.m.

Overton Hotel & Conference Center

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