Lubbock Business Network - February 2012

Vol. 20 No. 2

February 2012

Leadership Lubbock & Focus Lubbock State Government class days By: Phyllis Jones, VP Leadership The annual two-day trip to Austin, Texas, for State Government Days were once again a huge success.

This year, the Legislation was NOT in session but the 74 class members and committee members still had the privilege of hearing from Justice Phil Johnson and the Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, Todd Staples. Morris Wilkes and Bob Craig both delivered outstanding presentations to the group on Tuesday.

The classes also toured the Bob Bullock museum and the LBJ library as well as guided tours of our State Capitol.

We want to thank our local sponsors in helping make this annual event possible this year.

Chick-fil-A, First Care Health Plan, Davis Allen Agency, LEDA, United Supermarkets, Legacy Ranch and Suddenlink West Texas, We could not offer such great opportunities for our class members without the help of these fine businesses and Chamber friends.

Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Leadership Lubbock and Focus Lubbock classes for an excellent adventure in Austin. The success of this well-run trip is largely due to the hard working Leadership Lubbock & Focus Lubbock committee members. Thanks to all!

“From Phish Tales to Bat Caves ” Chamber University Technology Seminar Chamber University is 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”.

The first seminar will address emerging topics in Technology, presented by Russ Horn.

Mr. Horn has more than 15 years of professional technical and information security

experience. He currently serves as the President of CoNetrix, a full service networking, security and compliance firm focused on serving financial institutions. In additional to performing IT audits and security consulting for banks, he has taught technology courses at the University level, spoken at various security conferences, and published multiple security articles. Russ has a B.A. in Mathematics, an M.S. degree in Management Information Systems, and has achieved his Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) designations.

Sponsored and hosted by Suddenlink Business Services, the seminar will be held February 9th from 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. at the Suddenlink Call Center. Advance registration is required, and light refreshments will be served.

Topics to be discussed at the Technology Seminar include: Phish Tales – Stories of Social Engineering Attacks (See Chamber University, Page 3)

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Southwest Farm and Ranch Classic February 7─9 Provided by: Monica Hightower The eighth annual Southwest Farm and Ranch Classic trade show is scheduled for February 7–9, 2012, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. The indoor agricultural trade show will feature unique commercial agricultural exhibits, industry-related events, demonstrations, and workshops.

“The purpose of the Southwest Farm and Ranch Classic is to provide producers and land owners opportunities to meet with company reps, see new equipment, and learn more about the latest developments that can benefit agricultural operations and landowner stewardship,” show executive Monica Hightower said. Exhibitors already span national, regional, and local companies, including tractor and equipment manufacturers, irrigation specialists, seed suppliers, agricultural organizations and services, water specialists, outdoor building manufacturers, and much more.

To kick off the event, the Southwest Farm and Ranch Classic and Lubbock Chamber of Commerce annual Farm Show Breakfast will present professional photographer Wyman Meinzer on Tuesday, February 7th at 8 a.m.

Meinzer will discuss and highlight his renowned farm ranch, and wildlife photography.

Seating is limited and those interested in attending are encouraged to register as soon as possible by calling (806) 761-7000, e-mailing info@lubbockbiz.org, or visiting www.lubbockchamber.com for further information.

The Texas Agrilife Extension Service will present Continuing Education Courses on Wednesday, February 8th.procuders interested in pre-registering may do so at (806)7751680.

The National Weather Service will also present the Drought & Fire Workshop on Thursday, February 9th. Schedules for both

educational sessions may be found at www. swclassic.com.

The Southwest Farm and Ranch Classic is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and 9 am – 4 pm Thursday of the show. Admission and parking are free at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, Texas, 79401. Additional information regarding exhibiting or attendance may be obtained from the Southwest Farm and Ranch Classic show office at (806) 798-7825, via e-mail at swclassic@suddenlink.net, or by visiting www.swclassic.com.

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Peanut Butter Drive Summary Written by: Texas Peanut Producers Board TPPB, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, South Plains Food Bank and Sunland, Inc., a peanut butter company in Portales, N.M., launched a drive in honor of National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month in November, and collected more than 1,200 pounds of peanut butter to feed hungry families across the South Plains.

“TPPB teamed with the chamber and asked the community to donate money to the drive,” said Shelly Nutt, TPPB executive director. “Sunland worked out a special price to the cause, so we could purchase the peanut butter at a greatly discounted price – a generous contribution considering the limited peanut supply and high demand for the product.”

TPPB made the drive’s final donation at the beginning of January, enabling the drive

to reach its goal of purchasing one palette of peanut butter, or 1,680 jars.

“Texas peanut farmers are dedicated to providing a delicious and nutritious food source to American consumers,” Nutt said.

“We’re proud to support causes like this that put a nutritious product in hands of fellow Texans in need.”

Not only does peanut butter boast a taste as big as Texas, it is loaded with more than 30 essential nutrients. Because peanut butter is loaded with energy and rich in protein, it is an affordable alternative to more expensive protein sources – making it a product perfect for families and individuals facing financial hardships.

“We are excited the drive had another successful year, and hope this annual program will only continue to grow in the future,”

Nutt concluded. “This is the perfect example of communities coming together to help neighbors in need.”

Although this peanut butter drive has ended, TPPB still encourages Texans to connect with their local food bank and donate peanut butter to help their fellow Texans.

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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.

Chamber University Technology Seminar (From Page 1) Phishing is a type of Social Engineering where a perpetrator attempts to acquire information such as passwords or credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity. This session will review 2-3 case studies of recent social engineering attacks on companies in this area.

We will conclude each case study by discussing what the company could have done to defend against the attack.

SecureSpace – Adding Security to Your “Friends” List Social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+ are a topic on everyone’s lips today – our kids communicate with them, our customers are on them, and our employees request them.

But what are the privacy and security issues associated with using these sites? In this session, we will discuss the data privacy, security,

technology, and compliance concerns related to Social Networking.

Bat Cave to Board Room – Selling Technical Solutions to Upper Management Technology has the potential to save money, reduce cost, and improve efficiency. But many good technology projects are never adopted due to the language barrier between IT and Management. In this session, we will discuss the keys to communicating the value and purpose of your projects.

Other seminars include Customer Service (March 6th); Marketing & PR (April 12th); Leadership & Management (May 4th); Accounting & Taxes (September) and Human Resources (October). Facilitators include subject matter experts, many from our local business community.

Platinum sponsors for Chamber University include AimBank, Robert Madden Industries, and Lubbock Regional MHMR, with

individual seminars sponsored by Suddenlink West Texas, Suddenlink Business Services, and Reese Technology Center.

Registration for the series is now open.

Businesses and individuals may register for the entire series or select individual seminars.

The cost to chamber members for Chamber University is $300/person for the series of six seminars or $65/person per seminar.

Prospective members may register for $450/ person for the series of six seminars or $75/ person per seminar. Discounts are available for member businesses registering multiple attendees per company. Click here to make your online reservation for the Technology Seminar, click here to register for the entire Chamber University Series or call the chamber at (806) 761-7000.

For questions regarding Chamber University, please contact Robin Raney at (806) 761-7009 or robin.raney@lubbockbiz.org.

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February

Sam's Club Gives to Caprock AMBUCS

1 New Century Leadership Committee

By: Kacy Steele Sam’s Club® presented a $20,000 donation to the Lubbock Caprock AMBUCS during halftime at the annual Fibermax Caprock Classic basketball tournament, Dec. 27, 2011.

Lubbock Caprock AMBUCS applied for the national grant and was awarded as part of their local giving program and community involvement efforts. Through this award, Sam’s Club is hopeful that Caprock AMBUCS will benefit the community by giving more Amtrykes, awarding scholarships to therapists, and building of ramps to those in need. This is the third year Sam’s Club has teamed up with the Lubbock Caprock AMBUCS. Caprock AMBUCS mission statement is to help create mobility for people with disabilities. The grant will allow Caprock AMBUCS to reach more people and help fulfil their mission statement.

Sam's Club supports community-based programs that empower young people, families and small businesses to make smart choices that lead to healthy and bright futures.

Meeting 11 a.m. – LCOC

3 Imagine Lubbock Together Committee Meeting 8 a.m. – LCOC 7 Farm Show Breakfast 7:30 a.m. – Civic Center 8 New Century Leadership City-County Government Day All Day Ambassador Monthly Luncheon Noon – TBD Business Expo Committee Meeting 4 p.m. – LCOC 9 Chamber University Series – Technology 8 a.m. – Suddenlink Executive Committee Meeting Noon - LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Might Wash Car Wash 1:30 – 6506 82nd St. Focus Lubbock Committee Meeting 3 p.m. – LCOC Business After Hours hosted by Stella’s 5:30 p.m. - 4646 50th Street

Through cash and in-kind donations, as well as the dedication of Associates, Sam's Club is committed to making an impact in areas that align with the company, and with the passions and interests of Members. In 2010, the Sam's Club Giving Program made cash and in-kind contributions of more than $89 million, which included donating more than 39 million meals.

To learn more, visit http://www.samsclub. com/giving.

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0 Imagine Lubbock Together Committee 1 Meeting 8 a.m. – LCOC Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Health and Safety Solutions 11:30 a.m. – 3402 73rd St. Ste. 1 13 Ribbon Cutting for Rain Café 11 a.m. – 2708 50th St. 14 Mercado Committee Meeting 4 p.m. – American State Bank 15 Golf Committee Meeting 4 p.m. – TBD Ribbon Cutting for Caprock Gold Exchange 11:30 a.m. – 6012 82nd St.

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350 in Attendance at State of the City Address Provided by: Suzanne Comer, Lubbock Apartment Association The Lubbock Apartment Association extends a sincere thank you to all Chamber members who helped make the 30th State of the City address a huge success!

In 1982, LAA started this event as a membership luncheon which provided a platform for the Mayor to give a look back – and forward at the challenges and opportunities we face. With help from our Board of Directors, generous sponsors, and volunteers, the event has been able to grow the event from a small association luncheon to a city wide institution with more than 350 in attendance each year.

Proceeds from the event are given to a local charity each year, as designated by the Mayor.

In recent years, beneficiaries have included the Guadalupe Parkway Neighborhood Centers, Scottish Rite Learning Center, South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Lubbock United Neighborhood Association and this year’s recipient the South Plains Food Bank.

The Lubbock Apartment Association thanks all who have made this event an important way to keep our business community informed about the City, while providing

needed support for a local charity.

We’d also like to thank our sponsors for this year’s event: Action Printing Covenant Health Systems FirstBank & Trust George McMahan Development High Plains Research Hugo Reed and Associates JTI Lam, Vinson and Company, LLP

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Water-Smart Business –

Jack in the Box- Lubbock locations

By: Kacy Steele Congratulations to Jack in the Box for winning the Water-Smart Business Award for Winter Quarter 2011 by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Water Conservation Council.

Jack in the Box franchisee Mo-Jack LLC, was a part of the 2010 Lubbock Economic Development Alliance incentive package, receiving $50,000 to move its corporate headquarters here from Midland. The incentives supported new jobs locally and an expected capital investment of $11 million.

Since headquartering in Lubbock, Jack in the Box has strived to make every location as environmentally friendly as possible, while still saving money.

Brett Norwich, CEO of Mo-Jack LLC, said because different cities have different landscapes, it was important to keep the climate

February

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1 6 Leadership Lubbock Committee Meeting 11 a.m. – LCOC Community Prayer Breakfast Committee Meeting 4 p.m. – LCOC

7 Focus Lubbock City-County 1 Government Day All Day Imagine Lubbock Together Committee Meeting 8 a.m. – LCOC 20 Chamber Offices Closed for President’s Day Ribbon Cutting for Rain Uptown 5 p.m. – 5217 98th St. 21 Leadership Lubbock Economic and Business Development Day All Day 22 Ribbon Cutting for Rock Solid Athletics 4:15p.m. – 6029 45th St. 23 Board of Directors Meeting 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – TBD Business After Hours hosted by Ferguson Enterprises 5:30 p.m. - 6002 42nd Street 24 Imagine Lubbock Together Committee Meeting 8 a.m. – LCOC 29 Ribbon Cutting for the Cakery 1:30p.m. – 6301 82nd St.

in mind. When it came to choosing a landscape artist, Jack in the Box thought local.

“We went with a Wa t e r - Sm a r t landscape in order to save money on water and so that our landscaping would be able to survive a drought,” Norwich said.

In its Lubbock locations, Jack in the Box uses water-sipping, drought-resistant plants including live oaks, crape myrtle, Knock Out Rose, Fire Power Nandina, Indian Hawthorne, Dwarf Burford Holly, Silver Anniversary Abelea, Pygmy Barberry, Drift Rose and Asian Jasmine, accompanied with decomposed granite which requires no water and slows evaporation from the soil.

“Although there is no quantifiable information on how much water or money is saved by going with our current landscape,” Norwich said, “when we use plants that are accustomed to Lubbock’s natural climate and some nonplant ground cover, we would reasonably ex-

pect to use 1/3 or less water than if we stuffed our landscaping with more lush plants.”

Norwich encourages business owners to use landscaping that is as efficient as possible, especially as water is potentially becoming scarcer with additional population growth.

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.

Business Development Committee Meeting Scheduled for February 15th “Continuity of Operations Plans: Keeping the Doors Open When the Lights Go Out” is the topic of the February 15th Business Development Committee meeting. How quickly could your company return to business after a disaster? The recipe for success often depends upon advance planning and preparedness.

Bill Curnow from the American Red Cross will present the basic elements of developing a Continuity of Operations Plan and participants will receive a planning guide courtesy of The City of Lubbock.

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 a hot 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, February 11th.

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 and Co-Chaired by Geralyn Monticello of South Plain Community Action Association, this committee meets on the third Wednesday of the month for lunch.

For additional information, please contact Robin Raney at robin.raney@lubbockbiz.org or (806) 761-7009.

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Business Expo 'Let’s Export' Classes Offered Ray Laurent & Dexter Sykes them into exporting. It is ideal for small to Space Available By: Going International can sometimes be mid-size firms that have been curious about Thursday, May 10th is the date for the 2012 Business Expo, hosted by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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 Chamber.

Electronic blasts sent via Monday Memo and Thursday Updates reach more than 4,000 individuals and the Chamber website averages 5,000 visits per month.

Exhibit space is limited, so please reserve your booth space today! “Restaurant Row” will return this year with a dedicated section available for food service vendors.

Current sponsors include Workforce Solutions South Plains, RD Thomas, Suddenlink West Texas, Benchmark Business Solutions, Caprock Home Health Services, Covenant Health System, Switch I.T. Support, WesTex Document, Inc., American State Bank, Humana, Ranch at Dove Tree, and University Health System.

For additional information regarding Business Expo, call the Chamber at (806) 761-7009 or email robin.raney@lubbockchamber.org.

an intimidating proposition, but the good part is that you don’t have to go at it alone.

The Texas Tech Small Business Development Center is rolling out a seminar series designed to acquaint you with some of the ins and outs of exporting your products to global destinations.

Exporting equals jobs and jobs equal healthy local economies. Contrary to popular belief, exporting is not simply for large corporations. In fact, small businesses make up the vast majority of the U. S. export sales. Local area companies make great products that can be successful in international markets and we will show you how to capitalize on these opportunities.

The first class will be Exporting 101 and is scheduled for Thursday March 1st. You will learn the typical roads taken by firms that lead

exporting, but are not quite certain where to start. The opportunity to expand sales to new markets, to find new customers is a pathway to growing your business and expanding your bottom line.

The second class will be Export Financing 101 and is scheduled for Thursday March 8th.

We will be presenting this follow-up seminar devoted entirely to the question that all exporters want answered: “How to Get Paid?”.

The Export Financing 101 will escort you through the processes and introduce you to the various instruments used by exporters to get their money from foreign buyers.

Both seminars will run from 6pm to 8pm and cost $10 per person.

For reservations and info, call Elaine at the Texas Tech Small Business Development Center: 806-745-3973.

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2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN Tim Collins Collins Tile, LLP 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 Carlos Morales Caprock Home Health Services, Inc. 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 Beth Bridges South Plains Mall 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.

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● 26 student-athletes compiled perfect 4.0 GPA’s. ● 21 student-athletes earned their degrees during fall commencement. ● Men’s Basketball 3.1 Team GPA / Community Service Blitz ● 18 baseball student-athletes earned academic honor roll with nine earning Dean’s List status (3.5 GPA) while 3 achieved perfect 4.0 GPAs ● Partnering with Home Builder’s Association – Home for Local Veteran ● Soccer finished 4th in the Big 12, matching its best finish with an overall record of 10-8-2. ● Head coach Kristy Curry collected her 100th TTU career coaching win while the program marked its 800th victory

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Save these dates for BIG events in 2012!

Farm Show Breakfast – February 7 Chamber University, Technology – February 9 Chamber University, Customer Service – March 6 Chamber University, Marketing and Public Relations – April 12 Focus Lubbock Graduation – April 26 New Century Leadership Graduation – May 1 Community Prayer Breakfast – May 3 Cinco de Mayo Luncheon – May 3 Chamber University, Leadership and Management – May 4 LeaderCast – May 4 Business Expo – May 10 Leadership Lubbock Graduation – May 24 Golf Classic – July 23 Fiestas Patrias Luncheon – September 14 Chamber University, Accounting and Taxes - September Hub City BBQ – September Business Mercado – October 11 Chamber University, Human Resources - October Tuscany Trip – November 8 - 16 Annual Meeting – November/December

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Ambassador of the Month – Jacoby Madewell

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Congratulations to Jacoby Madewell, Marketing Director and Project Manager at J Ferg Roofing & Foam, for being awarded the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month this December.

Madewell first became involved with the Chamber when he signed J Ferg up to become a member. For him, staying involved with the Chamber is an easy and enjoyable task.

“I love being out seeing and helping people,” Madewell said, “and I push to grow this business and drum up more and more business daily.”

Not only has Madewell strengthened relationships with local businesses by being an Ambassador, he has made several friends along the way.

“The benefit of being an Ambassador is that once the trust is built up, you start doing business with all of your friends,” Madewell said, “and that grows our business and their business even more.”

Madewell said he enjoys being an Ambassador because it gives him the ability to promote J Ferg and who they are as a company as well as connecting with other businesses.

“Whether it is a ribbon cutting, Business After Hours, the Business Expo or the Hub City BBQ, these are things I enjoy being a part of,” Madewell said.

When he’s not devoting time to being an Ambassador, Madewell enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing softball and enjoying the local restaurants around town.

Madewell feels that being a part of the Chamber has strengthened his role as a leader by encouraging other Ambassadors or businesses to get involved with the Chamber.

“In the years to come, I see myself playing a big role in this community and city,” Madewell said.

Madewell gives these final words of advice for prospective Chamber members.

“You really don’t know what you are missing until you are a part of it,” Madewell said, “not only could you be losing prospective business, but you are missing out on a lot of good people you need to know.”

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By: Kacy Steele On January 25, 1912, the doors opened for the first bank in the new town of Ralls, Texas under the name of W.E. McLaughlin, Banker, Unincorporated, with a capitalization of $11,000. It was an unincorporated private bank. Over 100 years of nation-wide panics, world wars and technological innovations, the small bank in Ralls, Texas continued to prosper and grow. In 2008, the McLaughlin family decided to expand the bank outside of agricultural lending, and to begin with two new branches

in Lubbock. A new name, Vista Bank, was chosen to facilitate marketing a new and appropriate brand and image. In 2009 two new branches in Lubbock were opened, resulting in a total of 10 branches. Vista Bank turned 100 years old on January 25, 2012, one of only a handful of 100 year old Texas banks still operated by the founding family. The bank doubled in size from 2008 to 2011 and they will continue to grow and serve their customers with integrity.

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Agriculture Finds a Friend in Bill Gates By: Seshadri Ramkumar, Texas Tech University, USA (Lubbock, USA, January 27, 2012)–Bill Gates in his recent annual letter has alarmed the lack of funding support for agriculture research and stressed the need for innovation in agriculture. This report comes at a time when drought still prevails in Texas, the largest cotton producing state in the U.S. and India has lowered its cotton crop production for this season.

In the 2012 annual report of the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation, released this month, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has mentioned, “it is shocking—not to mention

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short-sighted and potentially dangerous— how little money is spent on agricultural research.”

The report also includes USDA statistics that there is a dwindling population of farmers in the developed countries like the United States whereas in countries like India and Brazil, the percentage of agriculture workforce is as high as 56% in India and 21% in Brazil.

The report points to the lack of funding support for combating the increase in plant diseases and emphasizes the need for more study on the effect of climate change on agricultural productivity.

Bill Gates has insisted the world must

invest in new techniques to help farmers deal with weather impacts.

He has urged the agriculture community to take advantage of new tools such as genetic engineering to accelerate the pace of plant research.

Bill Gates opines innovation in agriculture and other areas is the key to improve the world.

China gets positive note with regards to its effort in educating its farmers.

The annual report focused on three major themes which included Innovation in Agriculture, Global Health and United States’ Education.

Welcome to the New Chamber Members

Please place this addition in your Chamber Business Directory and Resource Guide!

Bigham Brothers, Inc. 705 E. Slaton Road PO Box 3338 Lubbock, TX (806) 745-0384 Manufacturing EZ Money Loan Services - 50th & Ave. Q 1704 50th Street Lubbock, TX (806) 765-7983 Loans EZ Money Loan Services 82nd & Slide 5217 82nd Street, Suite 315 Lubbock, TX (806) 698-1264 Loans

EZ Money Loan Services - MSF 4939 Marsha Sharp Freeway Lubbock, TX (806) 784-0802 Loans EZ Money Loan Services – University 105 University Lubbock, TX (806) 747-5129 Loans

itsQuest, Inc. 4505 82nd Street, Suite #3 Lubbock, TX (806) 785-9100 Employment Agency

Ruby Tequila’s Mexican Kitchen – South 8601 University Avenue Lubbock, TX (806) 687-7829 Restaurants

Mighty Wash Amazing Auto Wash 6506 82nd Street Lubbock, TX (806) 368-9743 Car Wash

Sleep Inn & Suites 5816 34th Street Lubbock, TX (806) 368-6060 Hotels & Motels

Owen Group Advertising PO Box 16087 Lubbock, TX (806) 789-9653 Advertising Agency and/or Public Relations Firm

Sonik Food Mart 3908 Avenue Q Lubbock, TX (806) 740-0000 Convenience Stores

Ronnie Hedges Insurance 303 W. Broadway Brownfield, TX (806) 637-6932 Insurance

Tibbit Commercial Leasing 2321 50th Street, Suite G PO Box 3723 Lubbock, TX (806) 748-9200 Leasing Companies - Business Equipment

Ruby Tequila’s Mexican Kitchen – North 413 University, Suite 200.

Lubbock, TX (806) 747-7829 Restaurants

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. 12/16/2011 –1/15/2012