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The Lubbock Chamber ofofCommerce Newsletter The Lubbock Chamber Commerce Newsletter Vol. 21 No. 1 January 2013

Carlos Morales Named 2013 Chairman

Wellness Screening Results 8 Annual TRC 10 Lubbock Day 15 Read More>>>>

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2013 Board of Directors

In the news this month:

Executive Committee

New Chairman of the Board..........Page 4 Imagine Lubbock Together............Page 5 Wellness Screening Results..........Page 8 Third Annual TRC Begins..............Page 10 Winter WaterSmart.........................Page 11 Chamber Leadership Classes.......Page 14

A Message from the Chamber Since 1913, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce’s mission of strengthening, promoting and serving its member businesses has positively benefited the entire region and local quality of life.

As the largest business federation on the South Plains, the Chamber represents almost 2,200 members who employ approximately 73,000 workers, and account for around $900 million in economic impact in Lubbock and West Texas. This is accomplished without the use of tax dollars.

Each day, the Chamber strengthens, promotes and serves its member businesses through numerous programs and events. The Chamber advocates on local, state and federal levels and offers diverse programs for both large and small as well as minority-owned businesses.

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To submit an article or sponsor an issue, contact Constance Barbian at constance.barbian@lubbockbiz.org or call 806.761.7000.

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Chairman Carlos Morales - Caprock Home Health Services Chairwoman-Elect Alona Beesinger - Suddenlink Communications Immediate Past Chairman Tim Collins - Collins Tile, LLP Treasurer Peter Hur - RFS Financial Services Secretary Eddie McBride - Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairwoman, Business Development Division Sidney Hopper - United Supermarkets, LLC Vice Chairman, Communications Division Polly Vann - V-tech Environmental Services Vice Chairwoman, Hispanic Business Divison Irasema Velasquez - Velasquez Insurance and Worksite Benefits Vice Chairman, Leadership Division Beth Bridges - South Plains Mall Office Vice Chairman, Legislative Affairs Division Jay Jacobus - Scarborough Specialties, Inc. Vice Chairman, Membership Division Robert Lacy - PYCO Industries, Inc. Hispanic Business Division Representative Gabe Vitela - Texas Land & Cattle Steak House Board of Directors Carmen Aguirre, Children’s Advocacy Center of the South Plains Cathy Allen, The Gibraltar Group Ron Betenbough, Betenbough Homes John Brock, NorthStar Surgical Center Michael Calvillo, Michael Calvillo Bail Bonds Renee G. Davis, Alderson/Mercedes-Benz Scott Fagin, First United Bank Linda Gaither, WestMark Realtors- Gaither/Ratclif Sonny Garza, City Bank Clayton Isom, TAO Development Group Brent King, UMC Health System Gabe Martinez, Ramar Communications, Inc. Brandon Mulkey, Chick-fil-A South Plains Crossing David Park, Atmos Energy Richard Parks, Covenant Health Keith Patrick, American Cancer Society Bill Patton, Robinson, Johnston & Patton, CPAs Tim Perrin, Lubbock Christian University Norval Pollard, City Bank Cathy Pope, StarCare Specialty Health System Cory Powell, Texas Tech University Shirley Schleuse, Lamar Outdoor Advertising Frank Silvas, AFLAC Diannah Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency Mitch Watson, FirstBank & Trust Co. Connie Wharton, Mulcahy Wharton Business Consultants Gary Zheng, Lubbock Power & Light

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Lubbock Business Network

Moving Into 2013 With Carlos Morales We are proud to announce Carlos Morales as the 2013 Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Chairman!

During the last seven years of his Chamber participation he has exemplified leadership, integrity, and a passion for serving the community.

Morales will be following Tim Collins of Collins Tile & Stone.

“Tim Collins led the Chamber this year through numerous challenging and exciting opportunities,” said Eddie McBride, President and CEO. “From his support of the community-wide visioning efforts, planning he led for the performing ikarts theater project and many of our other chamber programs, he had a terrific year. On behalf of the other volunteers and staff, we were fortunate to have him lead us in 2012.”

Morales is the executive vice president of Caprock Home Health Services and has worked there for more than eight years. He said he became involved with the Chamber initially because his parents had always been members, and they were on the board of directors during their time with the Chamber.

Morales started out as an Ambassador in 2005 and then had the honor of being in the Leadership Lubbock class of 2006-2007. After staying involved for another year in the Chamber he was asked to serve on the Board of Directors in 2008.

The Chamber is just one of his many community involvements. Morales also serves on boards for the Lubbock Area Foundation, Children’s Advocacy Center of the South Plains, STARCARE Specialty Health System, North and East Lubbock Community Development Corporation, City of Lubbock Appointments Advisory Board, and the Larry Combest Health & Wellness Center.

His focus for the Chamber will be to stay in line with current goals and successes, as well as moving forward when given the opportunity.

“I’m hoping to continue to focus on diversity, keeping all of the Chamber programs on track and continuing the education of the business community, as well as anything conducive to improving the Lubbock community as a whole,” Morales said.

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Chairman Carlos Morales - Caprock Home Health Services Chairwoman-Elect Alona Beesinger- Suddenlink Communications Immediate Past Chairman Tim Collins - Collins Tile, LLP Treasurer Peter Hur - RFS Financial Services Secretary Eddie McBride - Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairwoman, Business Development Division Sidney Hopper, United Supermarkets Vice Chairman, Communications Division Polly Vann - V-tech Environmental Services Vice Chairwoman, Hispanic Business Divisoon Irasema Velasquez - Velasquez Insurance & Worksite Benefits Vice Chairman, Leadership Division Beth Bridges - South Plains Mall Office Vice Chairman, Legislative Affairs Division Jay Jacobus, Scarborough Specialties, Inc. Vice Chairman, Membership Division Robert Lacy - PYCO Industries, Inc. Hispanic Business Division Representative Gabe Vitela - Texas Land & Cattle Steak House Board Administration Carmen Aguirre, Children’s Advocacy Center of the South Plains Cathy Allen, The Gibraltar Group Ron Betenbough, Betenbough Homes John Brock, NorthStar Surgical Center Michael Calvillo, Calvillo Bail Bonds Renee G. Davis, Alderson/Mercedes-Benz Scott Fagin, First United Bank Linda Gaither, WestMark Realtors- Gaither/Ratclif Sonny Garza, City Bank Clayton Isom, TAO Development Group Brent King, UMC Health System Gabe Martinez, Ramar Communications, Inc. Brandon Mulkey, Chick-fil-A South Plains Crossing David Park, Atmos Energy Richard Parks, Covenant Health Keith Patrick, American Cancer Society Bill Patton, Robinson, Johnston & Patton, CPAs Tim Perrin, Lubbock Christian University Norval Pollard, City Bank Cathy Pope, StarCare Specialty Health System Cory Powell, Texas Tech University Shirley Schleuse, Lamar Outdoor Advertising Frank Silvas, AFLAC Diannah Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency Mitch Watson, FirstBank & Trust Co. Connie Wharton, Mulcahy Wharton Business Consultants Gary Zheng, Lubbock Power and Light

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Imagine Lubbock Together Charrette Update

January 2013 1 Chamber Offices closed for New Year’s

All Day 8

2013 Total Resource Campaign Returning Volunteer Training 3:30 p.m. – LCOC

Ribbon Cutting for State Farm Insurance -

Michelle McCallick

4:30 p.m. – 2602 50th St.

9 Ribbon Cutting for Market Street

8 a.m. – 4425 19th St.

The visioning project for Lubbock’s future will move on to the next step after an intense week of planning and design. Community members joined for ideation, and then city planners and architects laid out visuals for the future of Lubbock. One of the most popular areas for rennovation is downtown, which is imagined to look like this.

10 Agriculture Committee Meeting

8 a.m. – LCOC Leadership Lubbock Committee Meeting

11 a.m. – LCOC Business After Hours hosted by LHUCA

5:30 p.m. – 511 Ave. K 11 Ribbon Cutting for School of Rock

11:30 a.m. – 7802 Indiana Ave. 15 Leadership Lubbock Arts & Education Day

All Day 16 Ambassador Monthly Luncheon

Noon – TBD

This shows Broadway with narrower streets for driving, encouraging vehicles to move slower and allowing for a more walkable downtown. Participants expressed interest in more green spaces, walking and biking paths and integrated zoning areas. Nearly all participants said they were optimistic or cautiously optimistic about Lubbock’s future.

17 Executive Committee Meeting

Noon – LCOC Focus Lubbock Committee Meeting

3 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for McGavock Nissan

5:45 p.m. – 6312 Milwaukee Ave. 21 Chamber Offices Closed for the Martin Luther King Holiday 23 New Century Leadership Media Day

All Day 24 Board of Directors Meeting

10 a.m. – TBD Business After Hours hosted by FirstCare

Health Plans

5:30 p.m. – 1901 W. Loop 289 25 Focus Lubbock City/County Government Day

All Day

29 Young Professionals Committee Meeting

Noon – LCOC

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Study Released on Area Crop Production Economics A recently released study on crop production in the South Plains found that the industry supports 103,000 jobs and generates more than $12.2 billion in economic activity. The study was conducted by Texas Tech University and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

“This is a tool we’re going to be able to use for a long time,” said Stephanie Pruitt of the Texas Corn Producers.

The model will be used to measure impact each year, and includes every aspect of the crop industry, including production costs, such as buying seed, fertilizer, fuel, labor and equipment, as well as post-production processing of crops in the area, including livestock and dairy usage of crops, cotton gins, grain elevators and other relevant processing.

It also included the effects of spending by businesses and individuals who earn income from the industry.

Study researcher Darren Hudson, Ph.D, the Larry Combest Endowed Chair for Agricultural Competitiveness at Texas Tech, said though Lubbock county economy was based around about 40% agriculture, other nearby counties have up to 95%, and Lubbock is the economic hub for all of these counties.

“As agriculture goes, Lubbock goes,” he said.

Since agriculture was stable during the recession, Hudson said the city was able to stay out of the major

Big Events for 2013 Lubbock Day at the Capitol – February 25-26 “Salute to Ag” National Ag Day Lunch – March 19 Focus Lubbock Graduation – April 25 New Century Leadership Graduation – April 30 Cinco de Mayo Luncheon – May 1 Community Prayer Breakfast – May 2 Business Expo – May 9 Chick-fil-A LeaderCast – May 10 Leadership Lubbock Banquet – May 23 20 Under 40 Banquet – May 30 Golf Classic Tournament – July 22 Fiestas Patrias Luncheon – September 13 Hub City BBQ – September 26 Harvest Breakfast – October 1 Business Mercado – October 10 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon – December 5

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economic downturn the rest of the country faced.

“Lubbock is very much tied to the health of the agriculture economy,” he said.

The study looked at a five-year average (2006-2010) of crop production in 41 counties. Mary Jane Buerkle with the Plains Cotton Growers said the numbers are a minimum, especially since it does not count livestock. “(The crop study) provides a baseline,” Buerkle said, “We’ll be able to see the impact on the economy by crop production year after year.”

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will release studies on dairy and livestock impact as they become available.

“Being here in Lubbock, obviously we are aware of agriculture in our city,” Pruitt said. “This is putting a number, figures on what we know.”

Save the Date: Business Expo

The annual Business Expo will be Thursday, May 9th at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sponsorship opportunities will be presented during the Spring 2013 Total Resource Campaign. A sponsorship in the Business Expo leverages branding and marketing opportunities while benefitting from business to business networking with exhibitors and approximately 8,000 attendees. Marketing for the event includes television, radio, newspaper and area billboards as well as printed brochures and tickets which are mailed to all 2,100+ members of the Chamber. Space is limited, and 65% of all booths are already reserved so please reserve your booth space today! “Restaurant Row” will return this year with a dedicated section for food service vendors.

Visit lubbockbusinessexpo.com for an electronic registration form. For additional information regarding Business Expo, call the Chamber at (806) 761-7000 or email info@lubbockchamber.org.

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Scarborough Specialties Celebrates 20 Years Congratulations to Scarborough Specialties on their 20th anniversary!

Jack and Cindy Scarborough opened the corporate branding company in 1992 as a very small operation, said current CEO Jay Jacobus.

They slowly began adding employees, including Jacobus in 1997. In 1998, his brother-in-law joined the team to work on the operations side of the business, and then it took off. Four years ago, the two bought the company from the Jack and Cindy. Now, Scarborough Specialties has offices in Amarillo and Ft. Worth, and there are about 75 people affiliated with the company, from production to support staff.

Still, the company works the same way it did when it started, Jacobus said. The entire business hinges on relationships, whether between employees and customers, or employees and employees.

“The people who work with us are really the keys to the whole thing,” Jacobus said.

Everyone at Scarborough cares for everyone else, he said, and the group has become a family.

“We’re not just a typical cutthroat business,” Jacobus said. “We serve people.”

One key aspect of the company culture is the Christian platform maintained throughout the business, he said. The other part is a lot of hard work.

“Our philosophy is ‘do unto others as you would have them do unto you’,” Jacobus said. “We try to let that trickle into business.”

Jacobus said he encourages small business owners to be willing to put in the time for hard work, and to always treat people right.

“Treat employees fairly so they’ll want to be on your team,” he said, “and so they’ll want to stay on your team.”

To celebrate the anniversary, Scarborough hosted an open house, allowing long-standing customers to come in and see the facilities and the work done. Around 300 people attended to help celebrate the occasion.

Wellness Matters An apple a day, as they say, will keep the doctor away. But when it comes to your health, it takes more. The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is partnering with iaWellness to bring you tips to inspire a healthier you.

Don't fall into the “All or Nothing" mentality this holiday season!

We often find ourselves thinking that if we can't be perfect, we might as well not even try. This mentality needs to be shifted before the holidays hit us!

Find alternatives to substitute for your time at the gym: • Increase the intensity of chores around the house • Rake the leaves or shovel the snow • Take walks after holiday meals • Dance to holiday music with your friends or family Find balance with the holiday feasts: • Add a few extra vegetables to your plate • Have a side of fruit with your favorite dessert • Challenge yourself to make one of your holiday dishes healthier • Skip going back for seconds Most importantly, be okay with the holidays not looking exactly like your normal routine. Relax and enjoy being with the people you care about!

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Wellness Screening Results With the new year comes New Year’s resolutions, and whether or not you’re able to keep them, it’s exciting to set goals and work toward being your best.

The Chamber is well known for partnering with FirstCare to provide insurance, and now the two are working with iaWellness to encourage healthier lifestyles and habits. Chamber health plan participants underwent wellness screenings to check for risk factors and to measure biometric indexes.

For employer groups participating, 92.7% of

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employees completed biometric screenings, and 79% for Health Risk Assesment screenings, numbers well above industry expectations. However, 89% of participants are at a moderate to high risk. The group’s overall wellness score is 76, with a goal of 80.

Now that iaWellness has this information, year two will begin with education initiatives as well as action plans focusing on areas of highest risk. As you make your New Year’s resolutions, look at the results, and see where you fall among other participants.

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Areas of Highest Risk for Participants Biometric Screening & HRA Detail Biometric results are a concrete method in determining future disease risks. By targeting one or more areas, several others may be affected. Biometric results are measured, not self-reported, therefore provide a snapshot of the highest areas of concern.

Percentage ofat High Participants at Results High Risk Based on Biometric Results Percentage of Employees Risk Based on Biometric 80% 76%

60%

Obesity Level 3: BMI >40 Obesity Level 2: BMI 36-40

52%

49%

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Obesity Level 1: BMI 30-35 8% 10%

40% 35%

28%

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Blood Pressure

LDL

HDL

Waist

Obesity

These high risk categories can largely be contributed to poor eating habits and inadequate activity and exercise as shown in the chart below.

CHol/ Glucose Cholesterol HDL Ratio

Indicators of High Risk are stratified according to the following guidelines: • Blood Pressure: ≥ 120/80 • Waist Measurement: Female: >35; Male >40 • Glucose: ≥ 100 • BMI ≥ 30 • Cholesterol: >200 • HDL: Female: ≤ 50; Male: ≤ 40 • Cholesterol / HDL Ratio: ≥ 5.1

Percentage of Participants at High Risk Based on Lifestyle Choices Percentage of Employees at High Risk Based on Lifestyle Choices 90%

55%

67.5% 13%

48%

48%

45% 35% 22.5%

12% 0% Eating Habits

Moderate Risk

Activity & Exercise

Stress

55% of Participants have been identified at High Risk due to poor eating habits, making this a top concern with 90% of the population being affected.

While only 13% of Participants ranked as high risk due to stress, an additional 48% were assessed at moderate risk, bringing health risks related to stress to 61%.

Over half of the population is predominately inactive.

High Risk

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Chamber Staff President & CEO Eddie McBride, IOM Vice President Administration Sheri Nugent, IOM Vice President Business Development Robin Raney, IOM Vice President Communications Constance Barbian Vice President Hispanic Business Division Diana Fabing Vice President Leadership Phyllis Jones, IOM Vice President Legislative Affairs Norma Ritz Johnson, IOM, CCE Vice President Membership Services Colleen Evans, IOM Retention Specialist Amy Marquez Project & Research Specialist Audrey DeLeon Administrative Assistant Kathy Bass Customer Service Representative Patsy Moffett Interns Hallie Davis Sarah Harlan

f Lubbock Chamber of Commerce 1500 Broadway, Suite 101

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Growing the TRC in 2013

The annual Total Resource Campaign started two years ago and has since become a vital part of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.

The TRC is an 8-week campaign that begins in March and goes through the end of April, in which Chamber volunteers go into the business community to secure sponsorships for the upcoming year’s Chamber events and programs. In 2012, more than 350 businesses participated in sponsoring the Chamber. The TRC team plans on exceeding that number this year and has begun planning early.

“The TRC helps our member businesses better plan their budgets, support the Chamber and become involved in community-wide events,” said campaign coordinator Sheri Nugent.

One of the biggest benefits businesses receive when participating in the TRC is an immense amount of exposure throughout the year. Not only do businesses receive recognition for their sponsorship during the TRC but also in the promotions leading up to the event they chose to sponsor, as well as being listed in the full page newspaper advertisement from the Chamber to thank sponsors.

However, this campaign isn’t

all business; volunteers are able to network on a professional level and build personal friendships, all while having a good time serving Lubbock.

“It’s a general benefit of friendship,” co-chairman of the TRC, Brice Foster, said, “I like getting to see folks I’ve met through the TRC out in the community that I get to keep up with. It’s all about building new relationships.”

Volunteers even have a chance to win a trip to the chosen destination for that year, such as a trip to Fort Lauderdale or a 5-day cruise.

“We want to maintain the focus of the TRC, have the right tools and resources to make the campaign a success, and making sure this volunteer group is marketed well in the interest of the campaign itself,” chairwoman Jennifer Frager said.

As the Chamber moves closer to the start of the TRC we look forward to working with our volunteers that are passionate about growing the business community in Lubbock.

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Winter WaterSmart Award Winner Congratulations to Bacon Heights Baptist Church on winning the Winter 2012 WaterSmart Award!

When the church remodeled, Pastor Jim Gerlt said the opportunity was perfect for creating a more water conscious landscape.

“We thought, ‘let’s be good stewards of the water while we do this’,” said Gerlt.

The landscape now features drip irrigation and the most efficient sprinkler heads available, and the plants are all low water and drought resistant.

Before, the church had no real landscaping and was just grass, he said. Now, there is minimal grass and more plants.

“Let’s do this and let’s do this right,” Gerlt said.

The cost was reasonable and it made the facility look much better. He said he recommends it to anyone.

It’s important to conserve,mentioning the city council’s ideas on water and the 100-year plan.

“We’re in a desert,” stated Gerlt. “So it only makes sense.

Mark Your Calendars for Chamber University

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.

Chamber University expands current “essential knowledge” in Customer Service, Ethics, Leadership & Management, Human Resources and Marketing & Public Relations.

The 2013 series will begin on February 5th with Customer Service presented by Rob Bailey, director of employee development for Chick-fil-A South Plains Crossing, Brandon Mulkey, owner/ operator for Chick-fil-A, South Plains Crossing and Phil Pirkle, executive vice president of talent management for United Supermarkets.

Presented by:

Other seminars include: March 7 - Ethics May 10 - Leadership & Management October 8 - Human Resource November 5 - Marketing & Public Relations New this year: Chamber members may register three people from the same company and the fourth reservation is free! The entire series is $300/person and the employer may send different employees to each session. Single seminar registration is $65/ person; $55/person for groups of 5 or more; $45 for groups of 10 or more.

Prospective members may register for $75 per person per seminar.

For more information, contact Robin Raney, vice president of business development at robin.raney@ lubbockbiz.org or 806-761-7009.

Platinum sponsors:

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Ground Breakings & Ribbon Cuttings

Book Release “eCouragements”

by Gary Schwantz

Zach’s Club

Texas Aviation Heritage Foundation, Inc., Philip C. Price Greater Lubbock Area Chapter

SunGold Foods

Visionmart Express

6802 Slide Road

Comfort Keepers

4229 78th Street

901 East 66th Street

8207 Hudson Avenue, Suite C

Abuelo’s Taqueria

Sleep Number

Acme Brick

4410 19th Street, Suite 120

South Plains Mall Ambassador Program sponsored by

Green Dazzle Baby

8004 Quaker, Suite E

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7202 66th St. Ribbon Cuttings sponsored by

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Ambassador Updates Jay Ibarra from U.S. Representative Randy Neugebauer’s office presents a U.S. flag flown over the capitol building in Washington D.C. to Ambassador of the Year Rex Andrews.

Ambassadors donated these toys to the Children’s Home of Lubbock at the December ambassador luncheon.

Business of the Month: Llano Estacado Winery Congratulations to Llano Estacado Winery for being named the January Business of the Month!

The winery opened in 1976 and is now considered an industry leader. This past summer, nine of the company’s wines earned 11 medals at The Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association Lone Star International Wine Competition.

Llano produces more than 165,000 cases of wine annually, and can be found on store shelves and restaurant menus across the state and around the world. Since its beginning, Llano Estacado has been recognized both nationally and internationally for producing awardwinning wine selections.

Between bottling double-gold winning wines and shipping them across the country and the globe, Llano still dedicates time to the Chamber. Llano hosts events like

Business after Hours, sponsors programs and projects, and the company leaders often speak to the leadership classes.

“Being involved with the community is so beneficial,” said Tasting Room Director Christy Fisher.

Since the business was born and bred in Lubbock, she said it is important to stay top-of-mind not only with people in the area, but also with other companies in the community.

“It’s important to promote small business,” she said, “and that’s what the Chamber is all about.”

Llano also offers custom labels, Christmas ornaments and gifts. Gift baskets are available, featuring any of their products from wines to chocolate to marinara sauce. Tours and wine tastings run daily. For more information, visit Llano’s website.

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Chamber Classes Enter Second Semester The leadership classes offered through the Chamber are another one of the many benefits of membership, but some participants aren’t yet chamber members, or even employees — they’re high school students.

Phyllis Jones facilitates all three classes: New Century Leadership, Focus Lubbock and Leadership Lubbock.

Each leadership class caters to a different groups of people, but all emphasize the importance of Lubbock. The goal is to inform candidates of main industries, introduce them to key businesses and community leaders as well as make them aware of community needs.

Classes run August to May, meeting one day a month, and each meeting day has a theme emphasizing aspects of the community; like health, media or agriculture. The groups go on tours, do activities and hear speakers relating to the theme once. Each class educates participants about Lubbock, but with a slightly different purpose.

New Century Leadership is made up of high school

juniors, who are encouraged to stay in Lubbock for their higher education, or to join the local workforce. All of the class days showcase Lubbock and its many opportunities.

Focus Lubbock is for college students, and encourages participants to remain in Lubbock after graduation.

Leadership Lubbock is for professionals, to improve connection and to help participants learn more about the city and the community they live in.

Each participant is carefully chosen, and prospective students must submit applications in the spring to be considered. The committee, made up completely of volunteers, then selects students and organizes the class days. Committee members also travel with the classes to help facilitate.

Classes are made possible by sponsors and volunteers.

These include speakers, businesses who invite the classes into their workplace as well as groups who help fund the food and gas necessary to the program.

The Leadership Classes would like to thank Fall 2012 sponsors and speakers:

AgTexas - Taylor Farms - TTU Animal Food Science - TTU Career Center - Bacon Heights Baptist Church - Suddenlink - UMC - TTU International Cultural Center - Ronald McDonald House Charities - Betenbough Homes - Spirit Ranch - 1st United Bank - Atmos Energy - Lubbock National Bank Bayer Crop Science - South Plains Mall - Standard Sales - TTU Office of the President - Caprock Home Health Services - Covenant Health

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Ports to Plains Webinar This one-hour presentation on November 30, 2012 by Jack Schenendorf, Ports-to-Plains Alliance Transportation Consultant in Washington, looked at the possible effects of the elections, leadership and the fiscal cliff on transportation. Additionally, Mr. Schenendorf looked at possibilities for addressing HUTF’s own cliff and the future reauthorization process in the 113th Congress.

Jack Schenendorf’s practice concentrates on transportation and legislation with a particular focus on legislative strategy, legislative procedure, and the federal budget process. For nearly 25 years, Mr. Schenendorf served on the staff of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives.

He was Chief of Staff from 1995 to 2001.

Jack represents the Ports-to-Plains Alliance in Washington, DC. In addition he has represented Associated General Contractors, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Association of Equipment Manufactures, United Airlines and others.

The webinar can be found online here.

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This number represents each time a business entry is viewed from our directory. When someone searches for a business, each result counts toward these impressions.

People are

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more likely to purchase goods from a chamber member.

Look for more on the benefits of membership in next month’s newsletter!

Lubbock Day at the Capital Can we count on YOU? Make plans now to join us in Austin Feb. 25 & 26!

Every two years, a delegation of Lubbock community and business leaders travel to Austin to meet with legislators and discuss issues important to the Lubbock area economy. During Lubbock Day, the Chamber shows appreciation to Lubbock area Legislative Delegation and their staff.

The events will kickoff with a Legislative Reception at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol on Monday evening, Feb. 25. February 26 will include a Legislative Breakfast at The Austin Club, group photo and legislative briefing at the Capitol, and recognition in the House and Senate. Events will wrap-up with a Legislative Luncheon on Feb. 26.

Registration is $100 per person for members and $125 per person for non-members and includes the Legislative Reception, a reserved seat at the Legislative Breakfast, Legislative Briefing and Legislative Luncheon. Register online at lubbockchamber.com.

For more information on sponsorships or general Lubbock Day inquiries, please contact Norma Ritz Johnson, vice president of legislative affairs, at (806) 761-7000 or norma.johnson@lubbockbiz.org.

Thanks to our Lubbock Day Presenting Sponsor, Tao Development Group Thanks to our Diamond sponsor, the City of Lubbock

Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, StarCare Specialty Health System

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Ambassador of the Month

Congratulations to Molly Harris, the Community Liaison at Comfort Keepers, for being named Ambassdor of the Month!

This is Harris’s second win this year. The ambassadors are given points for attending events and being involved. Each month, the ambassador with the most points wins the honor of Ambassador of the Month.

David Putnam, chairman of the ambassador program, presented Harris with the award at the recent Ambassador Luncheon.

Welcome New Chamber Members!

Please place this addition in your Chamber Business Directory & Resource Guide American National Bank 5905 82nd Street, Suite 103 Lubbock, TX (806) 712-7000 Banks

B.J. Jennings, CPA 3305 81st Street, Suite E Lubbock, TX (806) 780-3252 Accountants – Certified Public

State Farm – Michelle McCallick 2602 50th Street Suite 400 (806) 796-3636 Lubbock, TX Insurance

Chris Barton Farms Abernathy, TX (806) 632-4000 Farms

Kidney & Blood Pressure Clinic of Lubbock 1126 Slide Road, 4B Lubbock, TX (806) 793-8447 Clinics

SunGold Foods, Inc 901 East 66th Street Lubbock, TX (806) 748-2500 Food Processing

DM Construction PO Box 93153 Lubbock, TX (806) 686-4742 Contractors - General Guardian Security 2314 122nd Street Lubbock, TX (806) 794-7767 Security Systems

O’Tool 1322 Erksine Avenue Lubbock, TX (806) 762-1822 Industrial Equipment – Supplies and/ or Manufacturing Pantechs Laboratories Inc. 5915 50th Street Lubbock, TX (806) 797-4325 Laboratories - Environmental

Texas Agribusiness Insurance 1500 Broadway, Suite 1208 Lubbock, TX (806) 771-1171 Insurance VisionMart Express 6802 Slide Road Lubbock, TX (806) 794-4775 Optical Store

Current membership information can be found on the Chamber’s online Business Directory. Members can be searched by category or keyword. Membership information can be verified online through the Member Only section.

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