The Lubbock
Business Network Vol. 19 No. 7
July 2011
Get Ready for the 2011 Golf Classic Come network with your fellow Chamber members and enjoy a day of golf on Monday, July 25, at The Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 North Boston. Entry fee, which includes green fee, lunch, cart and prizes is $575/team or $143.75/ player. The format is a four-person scramble and individual entries are encouraged – we will “team” you up! Tee times are at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Both morning and afternoon spots are filling up, so reserve your spot today! Registration information is available at www.lubbockchamber.com. For more information or to sign up for a team, please call Jorge Quirino at (806) 761-7005 or email
jorge.quirino@lubbockbiz.org. This year’s confirmed sponsors include: Ace: Creative Homes, Atmos Energy, Suddenlink Communications, Greenstreet, Inc., Bayer CropScience, FirstCare Health Plans/ Davis Allen Agency Eagle: Stephen Hamilton PC, Llano Estacado Winery, Dion’s, Betenbough Homes, Watson State Farm Agency Birdie: Dan Wilson Homes Inc., BBVA Compass Bank, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Steel Depot, AMD Engineering, George McMahan Development, Caprock Home Health Services, Coca-Cola Refreshments, South Plains Electric Cooperative, AmeriPride Linen & Apparel Services
Breakfast: Chick-fil-A – Brandon Mulkey Lunch: Advanced Graphix Putting Green: First Bank & Trust Co. Towel: Names and Numbers Golf Ball: Professional Maintenance, Inc. Shirt: Prock Automotive Sign: FastSigns Drink Cart: Glazer’s Wholesale Distribution
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McBride Named Distinguished Service Award Recipient Lubbock Chamber of Commerce President Eddie McBride was named the 2011 Distinguished Service Award recipient at this year’s Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives conference. Recipients are choEddie McBride sen based on their Lubbock Chamber of commitment to the Commerce President
chamber community as well as going beyond the call of duty in their dedication and support of TCCE. “I am very surprised and humbled by this award from my peers. I do not do this for the recognition. I do it because of the people I work with, and I am very honored. I promise to continue to give back to the TCCE community as well as my local Chamber community,” said Eddie McBride. Each year, the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE), the oldest and largest single-state chamber executive orga-
nization in the country, presents an award for outstanding service to its organization. This Distinguished Service Award, selected by the current Board Chair, acknowledges a tremendous contribution by any volunteer within the organization. The prestigious award is presented at the Honors Luncheon during its Annual Conference. McBride has been the president of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce for 12 years, a board member of TCCE for many years and currently serves as the TCCE vice chairman of governmental affairs.
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C A L E N D A R OF EVENTS 4 Independence Day – office closed
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5 Hispanic Business Development Committee 10 a.m. – LCOC 7 Leadership Lubbock Committee 11 a.m. – LCOC Business After Hours – Stella’s 5:30 p.m. – 4646 50th Street
8 Legislative Affairs Committee 9:30 a.m. – LCOC Groundbreaking for Christian Brothers Automotive Southwest 10 a.m. – 6207 82nd Street 1 Ribbon Cutting for 25Twenty 1 2:30 p.m. 2520 Marsha Sharp Freeway 2 Ribbon Cutting for FFA Convention 1 10 a.m. – United Spirit Arena 3 Ribbon Cutting for Leonard’s 1 9:45 a.m. - 2407 9th Street (Ave. X) New Century Leadership Committee 11 a.m. – LCOC Ambassador Monthly Luncheon Noon – TBD
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Get Ready for the 10th Hub City BBQ Cook-off Is your BBQ the best in West Texas? Compete and find out at the 10th Annual Hub City BBQ Cook-off, presented by Suddenlink West Texas, to be held Thursday, September 29, in downtown Lubbock. Team entry fee will be $100 for all teams (including amateur) except student teams which will pay $50. Companies may choose which division they wish to participate – Corporate, Professional or Amateur/Student. Space is at a premium, so send in your entry form and get your cooker ready! The event will be open to the public from 5-8 p.m. Thursday evening. Watch for announcements on entertainment! Current committed sponsors include Presenting Sponsor: Suddenlink West Texas; Media Sponsor: KCBD News Channel 11, 99.5 The BEAR, 98.1 Kool 98, TownSquare Media; Diamond Sponsor: Arctic Glacier; Emerald Sponsors: City of Lubbock, Griffin Wink, Republic National Distributing Company; Platinum Sponsors: Acme Electric Co., Atmos Energy, B & J Welding Supply,
Benchmark Business Solutions, First Bank & Trust, First United Bank, Glazers, Great Plains Distributors, Plains Cotton Cooperative Association, Scarborough Specialties, Standard Sales, United Supermarkets, X8Environmental Prize Sponsor: Title One, Digital Title Services; Gold Sponsors: American State Bank, Custom Electronics, Hillcrest Country Club, Heritage Equipment Company, Hugo Reed & Associates and Hurst Farm Supply, Raider Red Meats; Silver Sponsors: ADC, Brink Suzuki, Caraway, McMahon & Company, Collins Tile & Stone, David Rogers Homes, Kimball Gin Machinery Co., GebMedio’s, (See BBQ Cookoff, Page 3)
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2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRWOMAN Irasema Velasquez Velasquez Insurance & Worksite Benefits CHAIRMAN-ELECT Tim Collins Collins Tile, LLP IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Joe Rapier Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. TREASURER David Seim PlainsCapital Bank SECRETARY Eddie McBride Lubbock Chamber of Commerce VICE CHAIRWOMAN, MEMBERSHIP DIVISION Stephanie Massengale Advanced Graphix VICE CHAIRMAN, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Rick Boyd First United Bank VICE CHAIRMAN, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DIVISION Jay Jacobus Scarborough Specialties, Inc. VICE CHAIRMAN, LEADERSHIP DIVISION Carlos Morales Caprock Home Health Services, Inc. VICE CHAIRMAN, COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION Dan Jackson KCBD TV-NewsChannel 11 VICE CHAIRMAN, HISPANIC BUSINESS DIVISION Rudy Rosales Montelongo’s Mexican Restaurant HISPANIC BUSINESS DIVISION REPRESENTATIVE Juanita Mendoza Wells Fargo BOARD ADMINISTRATION Martin Aguirre Workforce Solutions South Plains Stephen Beasley Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Alona Beesinger Suddenlink West Texas Ron Betenbough Betenbough Homes Beth Bridges South Plains Mall John D. Brock NorthStar Surgical Center Darrin Camp Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Border Management Corp. Jeff Dane UMC Health System Karen Garza Lubbock Independent School District Yolanda Gonzaga Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Gary Gregory Atmos Energy Grace Hernandez Texas Tech University Sidney Hopper United Supermarkets Peter Hur RFS Financial Services Clayton Isom TAO Development Group Robert Lacy PYCO Industries Gabe Martinez Telemundo KXTQ-TV 46, Ramar Comm. Brandon Mulkey Chick-fil-A at South Plains Crossing Richard Parks Covenant Health System Joe Phea African American Chamber of Commerce - Lubbock Norval Pollard City Bank Shirley Schleuse Lamar Outdoor Advertising Kelvin Sharp South Plains College Michael Shonrock Texas Tech University Frank Silvas AFLAC-Laquita Carthel Regional Sales Mark Stiff Bates-Wells Promotional Products Polly Vann V-tech Environmental Services Gabe Vitela National Teachers Life Insurance Company Gary Zheng Lubbock Power & Light
CHAMBER STAFF Eddie McBride, President/CEO Sheri Nugent, IOM, Vice President-Administration Robin Raney, Vice President-Business Development Jorge Quirino, Vice President-Hispanic Business Division Phyllis Jones, Vice President-Leadership Norma Ritz Johnson, IOM, Vice President-Legislative Affairs Constance Barbian, Vice President-Communications Colleen Evans, Membership Director Amy Marquez, Retention Specialist Priscilla delaRosa, Administrative Assistant Norma Gomez Bulls, Customer Service Representative Britnee Davis and Audrey DeLeon, Interns
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(From Page 2) Lakeridge Estates, Oberkampf Supply of Lubbock, Overhead Door Company, Rix Funeral Directors, Stars & Stripes, Steel Depot, V-tech Environmental Services, Verizon Wireless, Wells Fargo and West Texas Gas To inquire about teams or to get more information about the BBQ, go to hubcitybbq.com, contact Robin Raney at robin.raney@lubbockbiz. org or call (806) 761-7009. Check out pictures from the 2010 Hub City BBQ and follow us on Facebook!
Resolutions Presented to Former State Representatives The Chamber presented appreciation resolutions to former State Representatives Carl Isett and Delwin Jones at their monthly board meeting. “The Chamber of Commerce is due the same recognition, because they’ve always been supportive of the legislation process in west Texas, and they’re recognized statewide for being leaders,” Jones said. Resolution for Jones: • Whereas, the retirement of The Honorable Delwin Jones from the Texas House of Representatives closes a chapter in this public servant’s career that has spanned roughly 45 years; and, • Whereas this lifelong Lubbock citizen was born April 2, 1924 and earned a degree from Texas Tech University and served his country bravely and honorably during World War II in the U.S. Air Force; and, • Whereas, during his tenure in the Texas Legislature Delwin Jones helped advance agriculture in West Texas, and was a tireless advocate for the Texas Tech University System throughout its history and was instrumental in the creation of the Texas Tech Law School, Texas Tech Medical School and the Lubbock County Hospital District as a partner to the Texas Tech Medical School; and, • Whereas, Delwin Jones was praised for his bipartisanship by Democrats and Republicans alike, including current Texas Speakers of the House Joe Straus and former Speaker of the House Pete Laney; and, • Whereas, Delwin Jones served as Chairman of the House Committee on Redistricting and in that role in 1971 was the first to hold the position who held redistricting hearings not only in Austin but throughout the state; and, • Whereas, West Texas and the State of Texas have benefited greatly from the leadership and dedication exhibited by Delwin Jones’ Therefore be it resolved that the Lubbock
Chamber of Commerce does commend Delwin Jones for outstanding and dedicated service in the Texas House of Representatives and extend our friendship and best wishes as he looks forward to the next chapter in his life. Resolution for Isett: • Whereas, the retirement of The Honorable Carl Isett from the Texas House of Representatives closes a chapter in this public servant’s career that has spanned 15 years; and, • Whereas, Carl Isett earned a degree in accounting and finance from Texas Tech University and continues to serve his country honorably as a Commander in the United States Naval Reserve, having served in extended deployment in recent years in Kuwait and Irag; and, • Whereas, during his tenure in the Texas Legislature Carl Isett served as chairman of the Sunset Advisory Commission, chaired the Subcommittee on General Government of the House of Appropriations Committee and served as Chairman of Budget Oversight for the Licensing and Regulatory Committee; and, Whereas, Carl Isett’s important legislative accomplishments include successfully championing bills that increased efficiency and improved the management of information technology in state government; and, Wherease Carl Isett was repeatedly recognized by the Texas Association of Business and the National Federation of Independent Business for his pro-business legislative actions; and, Whereas, West Texas and the State of Texas have benefited greatly from the leadership and dedication exhibited by Carl Isett; Therefore be it resolved that the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce does commend Carl Isett for outstanding and dedicated service in the Texas House of Representatives and extend our friendship and best wishes as he looks forward to the next chapter in his life. Source: KCBD.com
Lubbock Chamber Delegation Visits Nation’s Capitol Lubbock Chamber of Commerce member businesses and community leaders descended on Washington D.C. in late May for the annual D.C. Fly-In. The trek to the Capitol, which this year coincided with America’s Small Business Summit, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, provided the opportunity to visit with legislators about important issues affecting the Lubbock economy. “One of the Chamber’s core purposes is to advocate on behalf of the Lubbock business community, and this is a wonderful opportunity for us to communicate Lubbock’s federal policy priorities to our elected officials in Washington,”
said Eddie McBride, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. During the trip, members of the delegation visited with Senator John Cornyn as well as Rep. Randy Neugebauer and key Capitol Hill staff. Additionally, the Fly-In included the Chamber’s traditional Ag Breakfast honoring Texas Members of the House Agriculture Committee. Thank you to the following sponsors: Platinum: Atmos Energy and PCCA Gold: Reese Technology Center, Suddenlink Communications, Plains Cotton Growers.
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(From Page 2) 14 Ribbon Cutting for The Katz Meow 11:30 a.m. - 4012 34th Street
Community Prayer Breakfast Committee Meeting 4 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Rent A Nerd 4:30 p.m. – Llano Estacado Winery 3426 East FM 1585 8 Business Mercado Committee 1 4 p.m. – LCOC 9 Golf Classic Committee 1 11:30 a.m.- LCOC Hispanic Business Development Committee 4 p.m. - First Bank & Trust (3405 22nd St.) 0 Business Development Committee 2 11:30 a.m. - 1301 Broadway 2nd Floor Conference Room of LP&L Building Ribbon Cutting for Airbrush Sunless Tanning & Nails by Deborah 4:30 p.m. – 4601 50th Street, Suite 108B (Inside the Pueblo Building) 1 Ribbon Cutting for 2 Sweet Cheeks Bake Shoppe 11:30 a.m. – 3017 34th Street Executive Committee Noon – LCOC Focus Lubbock Committee 3 p.m. – LCOC Business After Hours – The Fox & Hound English Pub and Grille 5:30 p.m. – 4210 82nd Street 5 Golf Classic 2011 2 8 a.m. - Hillcrest Country Club 6 Chamber 101 – Pizza with 2 the President 11:30 a.m. - San Jacinto Room – 2nd floor of the Wells Fargo Building 7 Ag in the Classroom 2 Teachers Workshop 8 a.m. - USDA Plant Stress Lab Conference Room – 4th and Texas Tech Parkway 8 Board of Directors Meeting 2 10 a.m. – TBD 9 BBQ Committee Meeting 2 11:30 a.m. - Raider Ranch Livewell Room 6548 43rd Street
Givens Completes Third Leadership Program The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce offers three leadership development programs that anyone representing a member business can apply to be a part of. Each program is designed to target a different age group with New Century Leadership (NCL) offered to high school juniors, Focus Lubbock for college students and Leadership Lubbock offered to working professionals. Many participants choose to apply to more than one program; however, only one participant has the distinction of completing all three programs. Holly Kennedy Givens first took part in NCL when she was a junior in high school. Givens’ participation proved to be incredibly beneficial, as she was introduced to what would become her future career. Each month a new topic or theme is explored by each program. During media day of NCL, the class was able to visit a newsroom. It was here that she decided she was interested in journalism. While at Texas Tech, Givens interned at KCBD NewsChannel 11. After receiving her bachelor’s in both public relations and broadcast journalism, she began anchoring broadcasts at the station. She later moved to Amarillo where she was also an anchor. Currently, Givens is the media relations coordinator at Covenant Health System. Through the three programs, she learned valuable leadership skills that she utilizes in her job on a day to day basis. The programs opened her eyes to the endless opportunities in Lubbock in the business world and the community. She also learned that she can accomplish anything she sets her mind to, as she was finally able to jump off the pole during the
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Ropes course day after not being able to during NCL and Focus Lubbock Ropes days. “I have the great fortune of living in Lubbock,” Givens said. “I am now a knowledgeable ambassador to what Lubbock has to offer.” Givens feels that all three programs have benefited her. Completing all three programs was a great experience and she was able to meet so many people and make great friends and contacts. She has been on the steering committee for Focus Lubbock and is currently on the steering committee for New Century Leadership. She hopes that one day there will be a fourth program offered that she can participate in, maybe to target the seniors of the community. By Audrey DeLeon
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Evans Honored Leadership Lubbock 2011-2012 Class Selected Congratulations to the newly selected Leadership Lubbock class of 2011-2012! After the selection committee worked through the applications, 42 professionals were chosen to make up the class of 2011-2012. Their name and company names are as follows: David Abercia Texas Tech University Jason Bigham Capital Certified Development Company Constance Barbian Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Randy Blodgett Valentines Building Services Casey Brewer Betenbough Homes Abbi Brickey Texas Tech University Walt Cathey Covenant Health System Shon Elliott Atmos Energy Adam Finger V-tech Environmental Services Jason Gandy Capital Farm Credit Mark Haberer Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. Chris Harwood Lubbock Regional MHMR Center Jimmy Henderson Greenstreet, Inc. Jeff Hill University Medical Center Joe Hoelscher Platinum Bank Terry Holeman Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc. Karrie Jones Wells Fargo Bank Kolby Kimbrough AimBank Joseph Llanas Edward Jones
Melissa Madrid Lubbock Area United Way Aida Martinez South Plains Association of Governments Fiona May Communities in School of the South Plains Martha Mouret Texas Tech University Mikella Newsom City Bank Ross Nieman MWM Architects, Inc. Matt Paden Lubbock Christian University Esther Pena American State Bank Chris Pollock The Gibraltar Group Rebecca Ramirez South Plains Community Action Association Meagan Rieder Advanced Graphix Bob Rosencranse Citibus Jeffrey Ross PlainsCapital Bank Amber Rye UMC Physician Network Services Chelsea Salazar Peoples Bank Chad Sales City of Lubbock Traci Siebenlist Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, LLP Melody Sisk Lubbock National Bank Chris St. Clair United Supermarkets Michelle Stephens Covenant Health System Britta Tye TTU Office of the CIO/ Information Technology Division Stephanie Williams Lubbock Manor Clint Zientek Allstate Insurance Company
The American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) recently announced the winners for the Circle of Champions National Sales contest, and Lubbock Chamber Membership Director Colleen Evans ranked first in total number of new sales, and third in new member dollars. The ACCE’s Circle of Champions has recognized top chamber membership sales persons for almost 10 years. “We are honored to have Colleen on our Chamber staff,” Chairwoman Irasema Velasquez said. “Her accomplishment is not only important for the Chamber but for the entire city of Lubbock as well.”
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Total Resource Campaign Thanks Companies and Volunteers A big thank you goes out to everyone involved with the Chamber’s first ever Total Resource Campaign, which ended June 15. The volunteers did an exceptional job and exceeded our expectations in order to make the campaign successful. We also want to thank all of the new and current members who are sponsors for various Chamber events and programs. Thanks to the companies below who provided us with these wonderful volunteers: Alex Martinez Atmos Energy Amanda Kuhn Benchmark Business Solutions Amy Punchard The Price Group Andrea Wilson The Price Group Ashley Harder American Heart Association Bill deTournillon First Bank & Trust Brad Elder Title One, Digital Title Services, LLC Bradley Rangel The Decor Group, Inc. Brian Murry First United Bank Bryce Looney TownePlace Suites Carmen Vige American State Bank Carol Lindsey Steel Depot Chris Boutwell Capital Farm Credit Chris Comer AimBank Chris Ramirez Suddenlink Communications Chris Snead Texas Tech Alumni Association/Merket Center Christopher Munoz FirstCare Health Plans Chrisy Fisher Llano Estacado Winery Cory James Devault Floral Coy Howell Greenstreet, Inc. Dana Kerr Benchmark Business Solutions Darin Greene AFLAC Dexter Sykes TTU Small Business Development Center Donald Spoon American Bank of Commerce Ellen Wallace Custom Homes by Robert Wood LLC Elliott Goodwin Ramar Communications, Inc. Esther Pena American State Bank Freida Henderson Suddenlink Communications Georgette Kinder American State Bank Grace Garza FirstCare Health Plans Greg Jones American State Bank Holly Kennedy Covenant Health System Jake Seideman Hugo Reed & Associates Jay Anderson AFLAC Jeffery Ross PlainsCapital Bank Jenni Lemons Platinum Bank Jennifer Frager Suddenlink Communications
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Jeremy Arriaga Convergys Jessica Garcia Sam’s Club Jim Evans The Decor Group, Inc. Joe Hanslik Bates-Wells, Inc. John Baker Greenstreet, Inc. Jonathon King Sprint Wireless View, PCS Josh Young KCBD TV NewsChannel 11 Kanna Jones Caprock Waste Kathy Camp AFLAC Kayla Altman Vista Bank Keith Peel Benchmark Business Solutions Kevin Reed Kim Davis Nomiss Communication Kolby Kimbrough AimBank Lacie Walton American State Bank Lacy Mangum Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. Laquita Carthel AFLAC - Carthel, Laquita Regional Sales Laura Vinson American State Bank Lauri Richardson Sam’s Club Leland Brockman Lori Walling Fuddruckers Marianne Grimes Grimes Insurance Agency, Inc. Mark Stiff Bates-Wells, Inc. Mark Pigg PlainsCapital Bank Mark Sandoval Lubbock-Cooper ISD Mary Myers The Price Group Mary Whistler U. S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer
Matt Stephens Max Esparza Mayda Cruz Meagan Rieder Michelle Stephens Mike Arismendez Mike Joiner Jr. Mike Joiner Sr. Mike Walker Mitch Watson Mona Bromley Monica Villegas Myranda Hyland Norval Pollard Oscar Huerta Pam Prosser Pam Sharpe Paul Dannevik Phebe Ellis-Roach Polly Vann Preston Weems Renee Davis Renessa Knowles Richard Alverez
American State Bank Sam’s Club The Bridge of Lubbock, Inc., Cruzin 2 Freedom Solutions Advanced Graphix Covenant Health System City of Lubbock AFLAC AFLAC FastSigns First Bank & Trust Co. AFLAC Suddenlink Communications AFLAC City Bank AFLAC TTUHSC The Price Group Lubbock National Bank PrimeWest Mortgage Corp. V-tech Environmental Services Tuff Shed Alderson/Mercedes Benz People’s Bank Absolute Home Medical
(See TRC Volunteers, Page 8)
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Plains Cotton Growers’ 2011 Cotton Board Nominations The success of the High Plains cotton industry, like any group effort, is directly tied to the willingness of qualified individuals to volunteer to serve in various leadership positions. To identify these volunteers, the High Plains cotton industry caucuses each year with other cotton groups within Texas to identify producers interested in serving as a volunteer leader. In preparation for this year’s caucus, Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., encourages all qualified individuals interested in representing the High Plains as a representative to the Cotton Board, National Cotton Council of America (NCC) or Cotton Incorporated to contact PCG Executive Vice President Steve Verett to request additional information and learn more about the opportunities that exist for volunteer service. PCG officials note that each year a variety of volunteer positions within the NCC and Cotton Incorporated are filled directly through the industry’s caucus process. In addition to naming representatives to the NCC and Cotton Incorporated, PCG and the Texas cotton industry also work together to identify and nominate qualified individuals to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for possible appointment as a Member or Alternate on the Cotton Board. Qualified individuals interested in serving on the Cotton Board, which oversees the
highly successful U.S. Cotton Research & Promotion Program, are also encouraged to contact Verett at the PCG office in Lubbock, Texas to request additional information. PCG’s telephone number is 806-792-4904. To be a qualified producer nominee for the Cotton Board an individual should be actively engaged in cotton production at the time of nomination, be committed to the mission of the Cotton Board and the Cotton Research and Promotion Program and have demonstrated leadership skills and experience. Through the nomination process the Cotton Board encourages groups given the responsibility of identifying candidates to promote diversity and ensure equal opportunity and inclusion for all individuals who qualify as a producer nominee for consideration by the Secretary. “Whether it is a nomination to serve on the Cotton Board or appointment to a leadership position within the National Cotton Council or Cotton Incorporated, the membership of Plains Cotton Growers has proven to be fertile ground for leaders within our industry,” Verett said. “Our industry owes much to the dedicated men and women who step forward to serve their fellow producers. We look forward to extending that tradition of leadership in the years ahead.” Editor’s Note: The Cotton Board seeks to
CHAMBER 101 – Pizza with the Chamber President The Chamber will host “Pizza with the Chamber President” – a Chamber 101 event. Bring plenty of business cards and prepare to grow your business network on Tuesday, July 26, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, 1500 Broadway in the Wells Fargo Center. If you are a new Lubbock Chamber member or a new employee of a long-standing member, having “Pizza with the Chamber President” is a
great way to learn more about the Chamber, what we do and how you can get involved. Network with other new members, as well as volunteers and staff. The lunch will be held on the 2nd floor in the San Jacinto conference room and it is free. To RSVP or request additional information, please contact Colleen Evans, membership director, at colleen.evans@lubbockbiz.org or by phone at (806) 761-7000.
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TRC Volunteers (From Page 7) Rick Rangel Robert Wood Rocky Moore Roger Karr Roni Stiff Rubin Moralez Rudy Rosales Scott Self Shane Booher Shauna Riney Shay Wallace Shelly Bridges Sheri Mudd Stan Cribb Stan Scarborogh Steve Massengale Suzanne Blake Tony Contreras Val Brown Vickie Hix Wayne Ware Ysabel Overton
Tascosa Office Machines, Inc. Custom Homes by Robert Wood LLC AT&T Mobility Lubbock Regional MHMR Bates-Wells, Inc. Suddenlink Communications Montelongo’s Mexican Restaurant Elite Homes Robert Madden I ndustries, LTD Lubbock Trail Riders Vista Bank American State Bank KLBK TV 13 Farmers Insurance Group - Cribbs, Stan Scarborough Specialties, Inc. Advanced Graphix Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Suddenlink Communications Parks Printing, Inc. U. S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer Overhead Door Company of Lubbock, Inc. FirstCare Health Plans
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Lubbock High business students to teach at national conference Two teams of Lubbock High School business students will present two workshops Wednesday at the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla. Juniors Alejandro Trevino and Dorothy Tan will deliver a workshop titled “The Ultimate Networking Experience,” about the business management class members’ partnership with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. Recent LHS graduates Chris Cobos and Catarina Gutierrez will present the workshop “Breaking Barriers - Breaking Glass Ceilings to Achieve Success” about the partnership with the South Plains Closing the Gaps P-20 Educational Initiative. Rosa Llanas taught the business management students. Llanas retired in May after teaching for 35 years. An inspiration that came to Llanas in the middle of the night last July led to her students
working with the Lubbock Chamber as Junior Ambassadors. She told her idea to Eddie McBride, president and chief executive officer of the Lubbock Chamber. He agreed. Llanas developed the idea into a proposal. The chamber accepted the proposal. The students recruited businesses for the chamber and participated at ribbon cuttings, luncheons, seminars and in other functions as representatives of the chamber. In January, the class planned and held an appreciation banquet for the businesses they had recruited as new chamber members. McBride praised the Junior Ambassadors earlier this year and said the chamber has worked with Llanas’ classes in several capacities over the years. “Every ounce of effort we put in to help those kids is worth it,” he said. Llanas said her students devoted more than
Be a Part of our 2012 Directory and Resource Guide! Did you know that 63% of consumers are more likely to buy goods and services from a company that is a member of the local Chamber of Commerce? Don’t miss your opportunity to advertise in the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Business Directory and Resource Guide! Your business will gain exposure not only in Lubbock, but all over the United States. In addition to your printed ad, the Business
Directory is also accessible online. The online directory will include a link to your business’ website. Premier advertising space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are interested, please contact Dennis Dawson, a professional advertising representative from Lawton Publications, at the Chamber at (806) 761-7000 or dennisd@lawtonsales. com.
1,000 hours to projects involving the Lubbock Chamber and the South Plains Closing the Gaps P-20 Council. The students will teach in the workshops at the national leadership conference about how to get started with such partnerships and the benefits students receive from the partnerships. Llanas’ students made up the student leadership team of the Generation Texas campaign in this region, said Janie Ramirez, executive director of the South Plains Closing the Gaps P-20 Council. “They are serving as a state model for developing peer mentoring types of programs in high schools,” she said. A campaign from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Generation Texas creates a culture of college and career readiness in the state. By Joe Gulick, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Save these Dates for BIG events in 2011! July 25 - 2011 Golf Classic – Hillcrest Country Club September 29 – Hub City BBQ Cook-off – Downtown Lubbock November 2 – Chamber Trip to China December 6 – Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet – Civic Center For more information on any of these events, contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000, info@lubbockbiz.org, or www.lubbockchamber.com.
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West Texas Home Builder Climbs Top 100 List For the second year, Betenbough Homes has secured a spot among America’s biggest builders. Landing at number 76 on Builder magazine’s 2010 Builder 100 List - up two spots from 2009’s list - the West Texas home builder is optimistic about growth opportunities in Lubbock, Midland and Odessa. “The advancement of our ranking on the 2010 Builder 100 List is a tribute to both the steadfast economy of West Texas and our team’s commitment to uncovering the wants and needs of homeowners in the region,” said Ron Betenbough, vice president of Betenbough Homes. “Our people are extremely passionate about delivering high quality homes for families in West Texas, which is why Betenbough Homes became the first home builder in the Southwest to commit to certifying all homes through the National Green Building Certification Program on November 1, 2010.” In 2010, Betenbough Homes’ total new residential revenues exceeded $54 million, with 355
closings between Lubbock, Midland and Odessa. With a 15 percent increase from 2009’s 310 closings, Betenbough Homes continues to experience positive growth in West Texas. Betenbough Homes, West Texas’ No. 1 home builder, was founded in 1992 when father and son duo, Ron and Rick Betenbough, teamed up to deliver quality homes at the most competitive price. Based in Lubbock, Texas, Betenbough Homes has built more than 3,500 homes in communities across West Texas. Named one of America’s Top 100 Builders by Builder magazine, Betenbough Homes is an employee-owned, faith-based home building company passionate about people and committed to providing West Texans with an unparalleled home buying experience and more home for less money. For more information on Betenbough Homes, visit betenbough.com. By Kendall Wheeler, Betenbough Homes
Business of the Month
Aflac is the Chamber’s Business of the Month for July 2011. The company sells supplemental insurance for individuals in case of catastrophic events such as illness or injury. Aflac pays the insured directly so they can decide on their own where to use the money. In business since 1955, Aflac also allows businesses to offer insurance to their employees at a discounted rate. The employees, rather than the company, pay for the insurance. Regional Sales Coordinator, Oscar Huerta, has worked for Aflac for 17 years. For each of the past 13 years, Aflac has been ranked one of the top 100 companies to work for. Huerta said there are approximately
200 Aflac agents in the West Texas area. “It means a lot that we get to help so many people with our products,” Huerta said. Huerta enjoys getting to know other business owners and networking because he is a member of the Chamber. “It is flattering to know that we are included as business of the month, amongst other iconic Lubbock companies,” Huerta said. Volunteer and Aflac agent Myranda Hyland informed Huerta of how to become involved with the Chamber’s first Total Resource Campaign, which recently came to a close. Additional Aflac Chamber members include Chairwoman Irasema Velasquez and Laquita Carthel.
Family Medicine Accelerated Track Program The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine recently announced a three-year medical degree, which will allow primary care students to complete their degree at about half of the cost of the standard four-year program. This new degree program, called the Family Medicine Accelerated Track (FMAT), was created in response to the shortage of primary care physicians in the country, and with hopes to curb the high debt that the traditional four years of medical school brings by reducing it to three years. Nine students are included in the inaugural FMAT class. This first class was introduced at a press
conference on June 9th. The accelerated FMAT program was established from the creation of three new curricular initiatives in addition to the regular medical school courses that are taken in the first three years. The FMAT program was approved by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), which is the nationally recognized accrediting authority for medical education programs leading to the medical degree in U.S. and Canadian medical schools. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), a 2006 workforce study estimated that the U.S. needs approximately 39,000 more family physicians by 2020. Since 1997,
U.S. medical school graduate matches in family medicine and general internal medicine programs have fallen by nearly 50 percTTUHSC executive vice president, provost and dean of the School of Medicine, Steven Berk, M.D., said with the baby boomer generation growing older and the increased demand for primary care with the new federal health care law, this program will address the need for more family medicine doctors. “This is a program of national importance as we work to ensure that all Americans will have access to a primary care physician,” Berk said. “We are committed to taking the first steps in changing how medical schools attract and edu-
cate future family medicine doctors. This program demonstrates that the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is contributing to health care education nationally as well as locally.” The new program will enable outstanding family medicine students to reduce the length of medical school by 25 percent and cut their debt in half, says Ronald L. Cook, D.O., chair of the TTUHSC Department of Family and Community Medicine. “The high cost of medical school and resulting debt are major challenges for many prospective medical students,” Cook said. “Our program addresses debt on (See FMAT Degree, Page 11)
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Ground Breakings & Ribbon Cuttings Sponsored By
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Charles Adams Gallery
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82nd & Milwaukee Avenue
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Moonlight Musicals
Nikki’s Swirl Shoppe
Painting with a Twist
413 East Broadway Avenue
4930 South Loop 289, #205
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Benton & Associates 5012 50th Street, Suite 204
Montelongo’s Annual Pool Party 3200 Bates Street
Renaissance Apartment Homes at NorthPark 5202 Auburn Avenue
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FMAT Degree (From Page 10)
two levels, first by shortening the program from four to three years, and second, by providing scholarships to all qualifying students. With programs such as this, we can double the number of primary care physicians available to care for the U.S. population.” Source: Suzanna Cisneros Martinez, TTUHSC
Yo Fresh Yogurt Cafe 5510 4th Street, Suite 290
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Welcome to the New Chamber Members
Please place this addition in your Chamber Business Directory and Resource Guide! 25Twenty 2520 Marsh Sharp Frwy. Lubbock, TX 79415 (806) 749-2520 Apartments
Double T Cable Services, Inc. Lubbock, TX (806) 831-2773 Computer – Cabling Service
A & J Blinds, Shutters & Shades 6901 A Upland Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 798-1705 Windows – Treatments, Shades, Covering
Mindee Flippin, M.D., PA 4511 University Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 771-4327 Physicians & Surgeons
Ashton Walden Landscapes P.O. Box 53332 Lubbock, TX 79453 (806) 632-3571 Landscaping Contractors
Michael Henry PC 4601 50th St., Suite 220 Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 281-4100 Accountants – Certified Public
Blue Sky Texas 4416 98th St. Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 368-7591 Restaurants
Homestead Apartments 5401 56th St. Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 792-6952 Apartments
Contractors Choice Supply 301 50th St. Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 743-5100 Construction Materials Supplies
Howell & Windham Advertising 1010 N. Lee Odessa, TX 79761 (432) 337-1826 Promotional Products
D.R. Protection, LLC Lubbock, TX (806) 252-4949 Computer – Services & Repairs Dorsey Construction Wolfforth, TX (806) 548-0717 Construction Companies DotCom Diagnostics Inc. 5109 82nd St., Suite 7 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 784-0708 Computer - Networking
Keller Williams Realty Patrick Curry 4747 S. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 438-5275 Real Estate King Commercial Finance Lubbock, TX (800) 995-6604 Ext. 192 Equipment – Business Equipment Leasing Larry Driskill Homes Lubbock, TX (806) 789-2340 Construction Company
Las Colinas Apartments 5502 56th St. Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 792-3434 Apartments LTC Financial Partners Lubbock, TX (512) 796-7680 Financial Consultants / Services Lummus Corporation 8504 Highway 87 Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 745-1191 Manufacturing Madera Companies 5214 68th St., Suite #402 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 798-0888 Apartments McNeese Custom Homes Lubbock, TX (806) 548-3402 Home Builders
Nikki’s Swirl Shoppe – S. Loop 289 4930 S. Loop 289, #205 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 687-6944 Ice Cream Store
Sweet Cheeks Bake Shoppe 3017 34th St. Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 687-1280 Bakeries
Painting with a Twist 6816 Slide Rd., Suite #6 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-7928 Arts & Crafts
The Enclave Apartments 4625 71st St. Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 793-9570 Apartments
Parkridge Place Apartments 5301 51st St. Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 795-1578 Apartments
The Radiant Lilly 4414 82nd St., Suite 113 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 792-2600 Clothing – Apparel – Women’s
Quail Creek Apartments 7306 Aberdeen Ave. Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-7676 Apartments
Thrifty Nickel 3845 50th St. Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 793-2500 Advertising Magazines & Periodicals
Salyer Homes 5812 83rd St., Suite 145 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 928-0419 Home Builders
Medical Solutions 3813 22nd St. Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 792-0750 SGR Gin Service Healthcare - Rehabilitation P.O. Box 147 Abernathy, TX 79311 Molly Franklin Exterminat- (806) 778-7399 ing Agriculture Related BusiP.O. Box 6445 nesses Lubbock, TX 79493 (806) 797-1566 South Plains Apartments Pest Control 5520 58th St. Lubbock, TX 79414 Nikki’s Swirl Shoppe – (806) 795-8018 19th St. Apartments 4410 19th St., #140 Lubbock, TX 79407 Southwest Foam (806) 687-6950 Insulation Ice Cream Store 13209 CR 1800, Suite 1 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 928-1817 Insulation Companies Contractors
Wendover Apartments 2601 York Ave. Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 795-1062 Apartments Willow Bend 920-1122 82nd St. Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 795-4427 Apartments X-Fab Texas, Inc. 2301 N. University Ave. Lubbock, TX 79415 (806) 747-4400 Manufacturing Yo Fresh Yogurt Cafe 5510 4th St., Suite 290 Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 687-7308 Ice Cream Store
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. 5/16/2011 –6/15/2011