Lubbock Business Network | August 2018

LUBBOCK BUSINESS NETWORK

Vol. 27 No. 8 August 2018

Chamber Pursuing Association Health Plan for Small Businesses pg. 3 • Leadership Lubbock Accepting Applications, pg. 7 • Make Your Customers Sell for You, pg. 8 • There’s No Time Like Tee Time - Golf Winners, pg. 10

...AND MOR E! ®

Thank you

5-STAR INVESTORS!

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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR CHAMBER PRESIDENT/CEO

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The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is exploring the possibility of offering new health insurance plan options to our small business members, made possible by Association Health Plan rules issued by the U.S. Department of Labor last month.

Under the new rules, small businesses can enjoy the flexibility that large businesses have under the Affordable Care Act by pooling together. Until now, small businesses have been under more stringent Affordable Care Act regulations than large businesses.

The opportunity for this new flexibility is due to an Executive Order issued last fall by the White House that allows for the creation of Association Health Plans for small employers with 50 or fewer employees.

The Chamber provided detailed input to the U.S. Department of Labor on Association Health Plan regulations earlier this year on behalf of our members, and in May we traveled to Washington D.C. to discuss the importance of this issue for our members with Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz as well as Congressman Jodey Arrington and organizations such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the industry association AHIP (America’s Health Insurance Plans).

We are evaluating current regulations and are pursuing possible plan offerings with diligence in order to seek the best solutions for our Chamber members, much as we did in 2006 when we first formed an award-winning health plan for members that became nationally recognized. With an overwhelming response when we first launched, our health plan was well received, peaking at roughly 1,000 businesses participating in the plan, covering over 10,000 lives. We met a huge demand for health care coverage at a reasonable cost for businesses and their employees.

However, with the passage of the ACA, the flexibility previously afforded to the Chamber health plan was eliminated. The ability to design plans based on local market needs and preferences was eroded, and the subsequent affordability of the plans suffered as a result.

We understand the challenges our small business members face when it comes to health insurance coverage.

Although there are still many steps to take, we are doing our best to offer new plan options soon. We hope to offer alternatives for businesses to provide health coverage at a rate that will help employers and employees save money and help grow our regional economy.

We appreciate your partnership with the Chamber, which makes it possible for us to work on issues that affect your bottom line, such as health care. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.

Sincerely,

Eddie McBride, President and CEO

“We understand the challenges our small business members face when it comes to health insurance coverage.”

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2018 Board of Directors EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chamber Staff

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

President/CEO Eddie McBride, IOM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Business Development Coordinator Brenda Richardson

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 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

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Executive Vice President Norma Ritz Johnson, CCE, IOM CFO/COO Sheri Nugent, IOM Vice President - Programs, Services & Events Christye Weld, IOM 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

Event Specialist Allison Cottrell Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator Patsy Moffett Customer Service Representative Taylor Frick Communications Intern Carson Glenewinkel

Quick Headlines!

Chamber Pursuing Association Health Plan..................... 3 Leadership Lubbock Accepting Applications ................... 7 Make Your Customers Sell for You.................................... 8 Goodwill Industries Receives Two Honors..........................9 There’s No Time Like Tee Time – Golf Winners................. 10 Thanks to our Renewing Members ................................. 13 Meet the August Business of the Month.......................... 14

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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!

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Mark Your Calendars!

August Calendar

LEGISLATIVE APPRECIATION LUNCHEON | August 14

1 Ribbon Cutting: McAlister’s Deli – 10 a.m.

6810 Milwaukee Ave., STE 1300

Ambassador Orientation – 4 p.m. – LCOC

WRECK ‘EM TECH ATHLETICS BREAKFAST | August 21

3 Transportation Committee – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC

HARVEST LUNCHEON | October 4

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HUB CITY BBQ COOK-OFF | October 11 ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS | November 29 VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CALL FOR MORE INFO!

LubbockChamber.com | 806.761.7000

Ribbon Cutting: Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids – 4 p.m.

5412 Slide Rd., STE 200 Ribbon Cutting: Planet Fitness – 2 p.m. – 3249 50th St. YP Off-the-Clock – 5:30 p.m. – First United Bank 5802 4th St.

8 Leadership Lubbock Committee – 3:30 p.m. – LCOC 9 Ag Committee – 8:30 a.m. – LCOC

Business After Hours sponsored by Caprock Home Health Services, Inc. – 5:30 p.m. – 8806 University Ave. 10 Government Relations Committee – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE CHAMBER WEBSITE!

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Legislative Appreciation Luncheon – 11:30 a.m.

Overton Hotel & Conference Center, 2322 Mac Davis Ribbon Cutting: Pirkle-Weir Insurance Agency 4 p.m. – 10210 Frankford Ave., STE 130

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Leadership Lubbock City/County Government Day – All Day Ambassador Luncheon sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas – 12 p.m. – 715 28th St.

16 Executive Committee – 12 p.m. – LCOC 17 Betenbough Homes “Bell Farms” Model Home

10:30 a.m. – 13715 University Ave. 20 Hub City BBQ Committee – 4 p.m. – Standard Sales,

408 East Hunter St. 21

2018 Wreck ’Em Tech Athletics Breakfast 6:30 a.m. – 1501 Mac Davis Ln. Ribbon Cutting: AimBank – 3 p.m.

6502 Slide Rd., STE 110

22 Ribbon Cutting: Alliance Credit Union Central Branch

4 p.m. – 2224 34th St. 23

Board of Directors Meeting – 10 a.m. – TBA Ribbon Cutting: Bucketheads – 4 p.m.

2910 W. Loop 289, STE 415 Business After Hours sponsored by Premiere Cinema 5:30 p.m. – 6002 Slide Rd., STE. 68447

30 Ribbon Cutting: The Hearing Doctor – 3 p.m.

4505 82nd St., STE 8

Young Professionals Steering Committee – 4 p.m. – LCOC *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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LEADERSHIP LUBBOCK 2019 CLASS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Apply Today!

“Leadership Lubbock was a great opportunity to learn more about Lubbock, West Texas and the State of Texas as well as meet new friends.”

Rep. John Frullo | Midtown Printing & Graphics | Class of 2004-2005

“Leadership Lubbock is definitely worth the investment of time and money. You learn so many amazing things about our community. The amount of time spent together each month helps you get to know your class members better, and the networking and friendships that come out of this program are tremendous!”

Traci Cheek | Texas Boys Ranch | Class of 2018

“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 beneficial to me professionally and personally. I strongly encourage participation, as it will change your perspective of service and our great city.”

Cory Powell|TTU Mentor Tech – Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion| Class of 2001-2002

“Do It! I would even do it again just to meet new people if they would let me. A wonderful experience! I learned so much about my community.”

Jeanelle Wadkins | Lubbock Police Department | Class of 2018

“Don't hesitate. Do it! This program offers such great opportunities for personal growth and ways to become a part of such a great community. I'm looking forward to being a part of the Lubbock community on a greater scale than I'm currently at – That's how much I've fallen in love with our community through Leadership Lubbock.“

Emmanual Ramirez | Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest | Class of 2018

Click here to learn more about the program and to apply by the August 27 deadline!

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MAKE YOUR CUSTOMERS SELL FOR YOU Raving fans are customers who are so over the moon with the business and the service you provide that they will not only tell all their friends and colleagues about you, but actually bring them to you and help you make sales to them.

It’s a frightening fact that we spend six times as much money attempting to attract new customers to our businesses than we do to up-sell, on-sell and generally care for, and retain our existing customers.

Another frightening fact is that 68 percent of customers who stop buying from an organization do so simply because of a perceived indifference. The business actually didn’t do anything wrong; the customer just thought the organization didn’t care enough!

Would you like your customers to shout your name from rooftops telling people why, if they’re not dealing with you, they’re missing out on something awesome?

Here are some simple tips that you can introduce in your business today. These tips will help keep your customers not only coming back with more repeat business, but bringing their friends with them as well:

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• • • • • • • •

Use their name frequently.

Send them thank-you cards.

Ask them to come back.

Sell them everything they need to gain maximum benefit from the purchase.

Call them just to make sure everything is going well.

Call them when something new arrives in stock that you know they would like.

Follow-up and follow-up again.

Under-promise and over-deliver.

Try to implement just a few of these tips. As a business owner, you must lead by example; your team will do what they see you do.

The bottom line is that if you care for your customers, your customers will care for you and help you grow your business. It really is as simple as that.

Sponsored by

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHWEST TEXAS

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Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas received two honors at the South Plains Workforce Commission’s 17th Annual Employer Awards luncheon on July 18. They were awarded both Small Employer of the Year and Employer of Excellence.

Each year, the Workforce Commission recognizes local businesses and organizations whose efforts and initiatives, in relationship to the Texas workforce system, have had a positive effect on other employers, workers, and the community as a whole.

In accepting the awards, Robin Raney, CEO of the Northwest Texas Goodwill said, “At Goodwill, it’s about helping children by hiring their parents and feeding one’s family with money that’s earned. It’s about helping other’s experience the self-esteem that comes with earning a paycheck.

At Goodwill, we are in the business of giving opportunity and hope.”

The Employer of Excellence Award was presented to Goodwill in recognition of the work they have done to create a positive work environment for their employees. Four years ago, in response to a high turnover rate, Goodwill leadership developed a mission-integration strategy to communicate and reinforce core expectations of employees throughout the organization. The strategy is based on four core values: 1) Be honest, 2) Be on time, 3) Work hard, and 4) Be respectful to others.

“Our employee turnover rate has dropped by 63 percent since implementing this strategy,” said Raney. “We are proud to build an enhanced, resilient workforce with a developed work ethic, while preparing employees for greater success in life.”

“I am so appreciative of the nearly 200 Goodwill employees who create a positive and inventive work environment while fulfilling Goodwill’s

by Nicole Ashley Lee

mission of creating job opportunities for people with barriers to employment,” said Drew Smith, President of the Goodwill Board of Directors.

Goodwill was also awarded Small Employer of the Year for their innovative approach to assisting those with barriers to employment in finding jobs. Barriers to employment can greatly vary and Goodwill works diligently to understand and address them. Typical barriers range from mental health and related conditions, language barriers, physical disabilities, a lack of technology skills, incomplete education, or a lack of necessary work experience.

In 2017, 920 individuals were served through Goodwill’s Training, Placement and Life Skills (T-PALS) program. The T-PALS program provides free job training and placement services and classes focused on resume writing, interview skills and job search techniques, as well as beginning, intermediate and advanced computer classes.

Goodwill is a second chance employer of individuals with non-violent criminal backgrounds, a poor work history or a long absence from the workforce. By offering training and employment opportunities, Goodwill helps move many individuals from "unemployable" to "employable."

Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a Lubbock Area United Way community partner. For more information, visit www.goodwillnwtexas.org.

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THERE’S NO TIME LIKE TEE TIME

First Place - AM Flight AquaSmart Enterprises, LLC

Second Place - AM Flight Alliance Credit Union

Third Place - AM Flight Casey Carpet One

First Place - PM Flight Synetra

Second Place - PM Flight Overhead Door Company of Lubbock

Third Place - PM Flight Title One, Digital Title Services, LLC

Longest Drive - AM Flight Drew Phillips Alliance Credit Union

Ace:

Chamber Golf Classic

Closest to the Pin - AM Flight Jack Kirkland Carr, Riggs & Ingram

Longest Drive - PM Flight David Aguirre Tecta America - CS

Closest to the Pin - PM Flight Jobin Weems Tecta America - CS

Thanks to the following sponsors for making this tournament possible!

FiberMax Oberkampf Supply of Lubbock, Inc. Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency Terracon

Eagle:

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC Charles Short Insurance Costco Wholesale Courtyard by Marriott - Downtown First United Bank Massage Envy Sparx Flooring

TXP Capital, LLC UniFirst

Golf Ball:

FirstCare Health Plans

Chick-fil-A at 69th & Silde

Lunch: Shirt:

Greenstreet, Inc.

Putting Green: Atmos Energy

Driving Range:

Alderson Auto Group

Towel:

X-Fab Texas, Inc.

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Simpatico Systems, LLC

Breakfast:

Closest to Pin - AM & PM:

McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf, LLP

Birdie:

Covenant Health George McMahan Development, LLC Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Teinert Commercial Building Services, Inc. Title One, Digital Title Services, LLC

Scarborough Specialties Receives

By John Corrigan

FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

Cindy Scarborough was involved in the pro- Stan joined a year later to help implement promo products industry before she even knew duction, bringing embroidery in-house. His wife what it was. As the founder of Lubbock Greet- Amanda followed suit and became a graphic er Service, she and four sales reps would visit artist. In 2002, Jill left teaching to take a sales companies in Lubbock, to help them publicize position in the company. Lee and her husband to new families in the area. Whether it was as- Tory have gone on to manage the firm’s Midsisting the power company by handing out lo- land, location. goed pot holders or the dry cleaner giving out “None of us wanted to be in it,” Stan jokes. branded fly swatters, Scarborough understood “We used to make fun of our parents. We’d go the power of logoed gear. on vacation and our parents were more interThat’s why ested in the hats she and her in the souvenir husband Jack shop.” launched ScarIn 2008, Jill and borough SpecialStan bought Scarties (asi/319940) borough Specialin 1992. “I was ties from their parnervous about ents, and 10 years it,” says daughter later, the compaJill Jacobus, who ny has grown to along with her include 100 embrother Stan, was ployees and assoin college at the ciates in six locatime. “My mom is tions throughout Type A and super Texas. A proud at sales while my Christian compadad is more organy, the entire staff Front row: Jay and Jill Jacobus; 2nd row: Tory and Lee Bryant; third row: Stan and Amanda Scarborough; nized and behind is committed to top row: Jack and Cindy Scarborough the scenes. They community serworked together vice. In December, perfectly.” the company will go on its fifth annual mission It was a family affair from the get-go: Jill, Stan to El Salvador, where 10 people from various and their sister Lee would file catalogs and form offices will drill a well while teaching residents an assembly line in their house, stuffing goodie about hygiene. “It’s not only bonding teamwork, bags for clients. Polo shirts were top sellers, but but in that experience we see leadership rise,” their operation didn’t have embroidery at the Jill says. time. “We’re in a college town and the emphasis is wearables-driven,” Stan says. “If you can’t sell a T-shirt in a college town, you’re in trouble.”

In the late 1990s, the family tree began sprouting throughout the company. Jill’s husband Jay came aboard offering marketing and technology ideas, eventually becoming CEO.

! s n o i t a l u t a r Cong

Source: ASI | 2018 Counselor Awards

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MEET CHAMBER BOARD MEMBER

Dave Marcincowski

Where do you work and what does your job entail? I work at Madera Residential. I am one of four partners of our company. We buy, sell and manage apartment communities, and my role is the day to day operations of our deals.

board member for Literacy Lubbock, the Cooper Education Foundation, UMC Foundation Board and the FirstBank & Trust Advisory Board.

Finish this sentence: Never again will I‌ Run in a Tough Mudder! I did one in Dallas a How did you get involved with the Chamber few years ago with some friends, and it totaland what keeps you involved? Our company ly kicked my butt. I have finally wised up that has been a member of the Chamber for years, self-inflicted pain like that is best avoided. but I personally got really involved when my good friend Jay Jacobus asked me me to serve on the board the year he was chairman.

What is your favorite event/program/effort of the Chamber? I have a passion for the legislative side of what the Chamber does. We need a voice when it comes to the issues that directly impact how we conduct our businesses. I feel like the Chamber is that voice in Lubbock. I also feel they do a tremendous job. If folks join the chamber for only that one reason it is money well spent!

What are some of your other community leadership roles? I have a passion for the apartment industry. I am past President of the Lubbock and Texas Apartment Associations.

I am also currently chairing two task forces at the National Apartment Association. I am also a

CONGRATS TO TWO-TIME AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH!

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Dave Marcinkowski, Partner Madera Residential

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Thank You

PARTNERS FOR RENEWING YOUR CHAMBER INVESTMENT

806 Concepts, LLC Adventure Park Lubbock AMD Engineering, LLC Ashmore Inn & Suites, Inc. Balco Systems Benton Oil Co. Bigham’s Smokehouse Blue Layer Border States Electric Briercroft Center/Southstar PM B-Rock Group Burnett Brothers Cattle C. Brian Herring, DDS Cactus Theater Cagle Steaks California Medical Weight Management Calvert Home Health Care, Ltd. CanTex Roofing & Construction, LLC Capital Choice Financial Services - Dave Ramsey ELP Catholic Charities Diocese of Lubbock Children’s Advocacy Center of the South Plains Christ the King Cathedral City of Crosbyton Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Continental Automatic Doors of Lubbock, LLC Courtyard by Marriott Cox/Dirks Architects, PC CT Customs DahlMar Insurance Solutions, Inc. David Lanehart, Attorney at Law Dr. Tune and Dr. Oil Embassy Suites Hotel Evie Mae’s Barbecue Exit Realty of Lubbock - Vanesa Hyde First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church of Levelland Frank Brown GMC-Honda Gafford Pest Control Service, Inc. Gallagher Ashmore Garrett and Swann, LLP Garrison Bros. Signs, Inc. Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, Inc. Glenn Farms Greenstreet, Inc. Guar Resources LLC Hartsfield Design, Inc. Heritage Oaks Nursing & Rehab Hometrust Mortgage Honeychild Catering Solutions Hope Urgent Care Clinic Horseshoe Knot Event Center Horsford Farms Hughes Meter & Supply Co., Inc. Hund, Krier, Wilkerson & Wright, PC Hurricane Beach Car Wash Jarvis Metals Recycling, Inc. Jimmy Collins Farms Kirby Smith Machinery, Inc. Landtroop Strategies LDS Consulting, Inc. Legacy Ranch Lorenzo Cooperative Gins, Inc.

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Lubbock Aquarium, Inc. Lubbock Auto Auction Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Children’s Health Clinic Lubbock Entertainment Performing Arts Association Lubbock File Room Lubbock Heart Surgery Lubbock Hospitality Nursing & Rehab Lubbock Moonlight Musicals Lubbock Truck Sales, Inc. MacKenzie Place Mears Mazda-Volvo Mesquite Grove, Inc. Moyers Group ND White Services Omega Physician Billing Services Orkin of Lubbock Out on the Patio Pat Ham Realtors Patterson Farms, Inc. Paul Graham Company Pheasant Ridge Farms, Inc. Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen Pirkle-Weir Insurance Agency Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. Plains Grain Company, Inc. Precision Body Works, Inc. - Ave. L & 98th Precision Flame Proforma LaDuke Red River Commodities Ronnelle Burley, MD Roper Industries, Inc. Roy Neal Insurance Agency, Inc. Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency Scoggin-Dickey Chevrolet-Buick Scott Gin Co., Inc. Shannon Ag, Inc. Stages of Recovery, Inc. Standard Sales Co., LP Studio J Salon Suddenlink Communications Taco Bell/Pizza Hut - Border Management Corp.

Target Sheet Metal & MFG., Inc. TB Trailer Sales Texas Tech Alumni Association Texas Tech Federal Credit Union - Main Branch The Esplanade at City View, LP The Shropshire Insurance Agency, Inc. Title One, Digital Title Services, LLC Total Oilfield Services TownePlace Suites Tyson Knight Farms U.S. Small Business Administration Underwood Law Firm Wayland Baptist University-Lubbock Campus WesTex Federal Credit Union WestMark Commercial - Kay Ward, CCIM & Matt Ward WestMark Commercial - Kirk Schneider, CCIM White Transportation Services, Inc. Yantis Farms

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CONGRATULATIONS TO AUGUST BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

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Trey Strong and Robert Wood joined forces in 2014 and began a land development adventure. Wooded Forest, LLC. is the result of these community minded men who have long held a passion for the Lubbock community and its growth. Since 2014, Strong and Wood purchased and developed neighborhoods such as Foxridge, StoneBridge Community, Bushland Springs, Cantera, Escondido and Lincoln 16.

After finding success and the thirst for growth in Lubbock, Strong and Wood purchased land on 19th St. and Upland Ave. and began developing Bushland Springs. Bushland Springs is in the Frenship Independent School District, and has proven to be a hot spot for new families wanting to build and raise their families in the Frenship district. Strong and Wood have taken their good fortunes, as a result of their hard work, and invested back into the community.

Bushland Springs will be featured in the 2019 Parade of Homes.

Breathing new life into forgotten land is something Strong and Wood enjoy. Recently they purchased what was Wilshire Estates a forgotten development with lots of promise. Renamed Cantera, new life is moving into the area, homes are going up and there are many lots available to suit all needs. Cantera is located at the corner of Erskine and Milwaukee Avenues.

The guys have a few projects in the developmental stages that you should all keep an eye out for. Escondido, which is in the Frenship Independent School District, located near West 50th St. and Alcove Ave., will bode multiple single family lots and be easily accessible to all of West, North, and South Lubbock.

Another up and coming property to be on the look out for is Lincoln 16. Strong and Wood have collaborated with two others to develop this neighborhood that will be located near North Frankford and will be a neighborhood of townhomes and duplexes in Lubbock ISD. Also, be on the lookout for Bushland Springs as the presenting sponsor of the Hub City BBQ Cook-off on October 11 at the South Plains Fairgrounds. Learn more about the event here.

Both Strong and Wood sit on the Lubbock Homes for Heroes Board, are past presidents of the West Texas Home Builders Association, and serve the community in many areas. Learn more about Bushland Springs here.

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Welcome

NEW PARTNERS | July 2018

Ballyhoo Stix and Graphix (806) 589-0733 1716 Buddy Holly Ave. Lubbock, TX 79401 Retail Sales

JSA Architects, Inc. (806) 370-4550 1001 Main St., Ste. 608 Lubbock, TX 79401 Architects

Robinson and Hamblen Dentistry (806) 794-1131 4215 85th St. Lubbock, TX 79423 Dentists

Blackwolf Services (512) 983-1608 11523 E. FM 40 Lubbock, TX 79403 Trucking - Local Cartage

Keller Williams - Cook, Tiffany (806) 790-1670 10210 Quaker Ave. Lubbock, TX 79416 Real Estate - Residential

Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids (254) 644-8618 5412 Slide Rd., Ste. 200 Lubbock, TX 79414 Beauty Salons and/or Barbers

Bucketheads (806) 407-3385 2910 W. Loop 289, Ste. 415 Lubbock, TX 79407 Clothing - Apparel - Retail

Little Bits Designs USA (806) 500-5152 1000 County Road 138 O’Donnell, TX 79351 Retail Sales

South Plains SPCA (806) 445-6317 8901 Hwy. 87, Building 119 Lubbock, TX 79423 Non Profit Organizations

Charles W. Darter, Jr. CPA (806) 798-8194 8008 Slide Rd., Ste. 7 Lubbock, TX 79424 Accountants - Certified Public

Lubbock Fit Body Boot Camp (806) 412-4624 5207 98th St., Ste. 400 Lubbock, TX 79424 Health Clubs

Three Dog Bakery (806) 317-1237 5214 98th St., Ste. 103 Lubbock, TX 79424 Pet Services

Cielo IT (806) 410-1302 4747 S. Loop 289, Ste. 210 Lubbock, TX 79424 Technology

Lunchbox Wax (806) 368-9951 6810 Milwaukee Ave. Lubbock, TX 79424 Beauty Salons and/or Barbers

Come by Faith Youth Sports Complex (806) 401-1256 406 N. Zenith Ave. Lubbock, TX 79403 Non Profit Organizations

MLC Resources, LLC (806) 252-7639 1103 8th St. Shallowater, TX 79364 Business Consulting & Services

Family Smiles of Lubbock (806) 507-3944 5709 4th St. Lubbock, TX 79416 Dentists

N3 Real Estate (817) 348-8748 1240 N. Kimball Ave. Southlake, TX 76092 Real Estate - Commercial

Favor Delivery (512) 967-1406 1705 Guadalupe St., Ste. 3 Austin, TX 78701 Delivery Service

Retrospecs Optical (806) 993-1559 3225 50th St., Ste. A-5 Lubbock, TX 79413 Optometrist and/or Optical Store

Great Plains Equipment Rentals (806) 773-1963 802 E. 34th St. Lubbock, TX 79404 Contractors - Equipment & Supplies

River Bleu Boutique (575) 309-3920 5217 98th St., Ste. 700 Lubbock, TX 79424 Retail Sales

Save the Date!

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RIBBON CUTTINGS & GROUNDBREAKINGS

July 2018

Sponsored by:

Alliance Credit Union Spur 327 & Justice Ave.

Come By Faith Youth Sports Complex 406 N. Zenith Ave.

Location Rentals 6023 82nd St. STE 6

G Boren Services, A KTBlack Service #18 Briercroft Office Park

Retrospecs Optical 3225 50th St.

Holiday Inn Express Lubbock Downtown

2115 Marsha Sharp FWY

Workforce Solutions South Plains Career Center 2002 W. Loop 289 STE 117

Visit our Facebook Page for photos and videos of all of our groundbreaking and ribbon cutting events!

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