Lubbock Business Network | July 2018

LUBBOCK BUSINESS NETWORK

Vol. 27 No. 7 July 2018

• Tax Reform Effects on Business, pg. 6 • Association Health Plans Final Rule, pg. 8 • The Four Essentials of Effective Leadership, pg. 10

...and much more!

Learn more on pg. 7

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2018 Board of Directors EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman

Cory Powell, TTU Mentor Tech - Division of Diversity,

Equity & Inclusion Chairman-elect

Abel Castro, FirstBank & Trust Co. Immediate Past Chairwoman

Diannah Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency Treasurer

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

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

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

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

Chris Lonngren, Schlotzsky’s Vice Chairwoman - Community Development

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

Sharon Hyde Bass, Volunteer Center of Lubbock

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

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

Communications Intern Carson Glenewinkel

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Mark Your Calendars!

CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC | July 23

LEGISLATIVE APPRECIATION LUNCHEON | August 14 WRECK ‘EM TECH ATHLETICS BREAKFAST | August 21 HARVEST LUNCHEON | October 4 HUB CITY BBQ COOK-OFF | October 11 ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS | November 29 VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CALL FOR MORE INFO!

LubbockChamber.com | 806.761.7000

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE CHAMBER WEBSITE!

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July Calendar

8 Ribbon Cutting: Come by Faith Youth Sports

Complex – 2:30 p.m. – 406 N. Zenith Ave. 10 Past Chairman Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. – LCOC 11 Ribbon Cutting: Workforce Solutions Career

Center – 10:30 a.m. – 2002 W. Loop 289, STE 117

Leadership Lubbock Steering Committee

3:30 p.m. – LCOC

July Ambassador Orientation – 4 p.m. – LCOC 12 Agricultural & Natural Resources Committee

8:30 a.m. – LCOC

Business After Hours sponsored by Truno

Retail Technology Solutions – 5:30 p.m.

Abuelo’s, 4401 82nd St. 13 Government Relations Committee

10:30 p.m. – LCOC 16 Hub City BBQ Committee – 4 p.m. – Great Plains

Distribution, 5701 E. HWY 84 17 Groundbreaking: Alliance Credit Union – 10 a.m.

Spur 327 & Justice Ave. 18 Leadership Lubbock Class Day: Health &

Medical – ALL DAY 19

Ribbon Cutting: Westmark Leasing – 4 p.m.

Location Rentals, 6023 82nd St., STE 6 Chamber Golf Classic Committee – 4 p.m.

The Rawls Course, 3720 4th St.

20 Ribbon Cutting: G Boren Service, A KTBlack

Service – 11 a.m. – #18 Briercroft Office Park 23 2018 Chamber Golf Classic – ALL DAY

The Rawls Course at Texas Tech, 3720 4th St. 25 Ambassador Luncheon sponsored by Wayland

Baptist University - Lubbock Campus – 12 p.m.

801 North Quaker 26

Ribbon Cutting: Holiday Inn Express - Lubbock Downtown – 4 p.m. – 2115 Marsha Sharp Fwy. Young Professionals Steering Committee – 4 p.m. –LCOC Business After Hours sponsored by Unite Private Networks – 5:30 p.m. – Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N Boston Ave.

*LCOC = Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

For a complete list of Chamber and member events, visit our calendar online at lubbockchamber.com/events.

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Quick Headlines!

Tax Reform Effects on Business......................................... 6 Chamber Golf Classic to be held July 23 .......................... 7 Association Health Plans Final Rule................................... 8 Meet Leadership Lubbock Graduate Joe Rapier................9 The Four Essentials of Effective Leadership....................... 10 Meet Board Member Chris Chambers ........................... 12 Congrats to the May Ambassador of the Month.............. 14

Share Your News!

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

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

What is Hub City Fest?

Taking place during the first week of classes, the Hub City Fest is designed to help new and current students learn about all the Hub City has to offer! At the HCF, businesses, non-profits and student organizations can share their message and make connections with their newest potential customers.

Friday, August 24, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

RaiderGate (R-01) Parking Lot

LEARN MORE & RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY!

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EFFECTS ON BUSINESS

On Dec. 22, 2017, Congress passed the largest piece of tax reform legislation in more than three decades. The tax reform legislation contains many changes that will affect both large and small businesses such as lowering rates for all businesses.

Gary Linker, a shareholder at D. Williams & Co., has extensive experience in the planning, preparation, and supervision of tax engagements for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates and trusts, and agricultural cooperatives. Linker is also actively involved in tax research for unique situations that arise in clients’ businesses.

“They (businesses) might want to sit down with whoever normally works with them on that and do some projections because for C corporations, it’s pretty clear what’s going to happen.

But all those other small businesses that are S corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietorships are going to have to look at all of those different things that changed,” Linker advises.

Linker adds that for taxable corporations, the new bill has a 21 percent flat income tax rate for corporations.

In January 2018 the flat income tax rate came down from 35 percent, which at that rate was the highest in the industrialized world. It is the largest reduction in the U.S. corporate tax rate in the nation’s history.

“There is also an income deduction called Section-179 that allows you to expense part of your equipment like computers, tractors or something else. Last year the limit on that was roughly $520,000 and now it’s made permanent at $1 million in Section-179.” Linker continued,

“There was also a new rule called additional first-year depreciation that was 50 percent and now it’s at 100 percent until at least 2022. Those are the biggest changes there.”

According to Linker for a business that is not a C corp., like an S corp., or a partnership, there is a qualified business income deduction that is 20 percent. Linker says this was done to balance or off-set the fact that they were reducing rates on C corps, because everyone else was paying tax on their personal return and this qualifies business income deduction under Section-199A. Different businesses are already passing along benefits of tax reform to employees such as higher wages, employee bonuses and benefit increases that are directly tied to the new legislation.

“I have heard of different companies who have paid bonuses and given raises and several things like that. I tend to see it after someone has completed a year on a tax return. I don’t know about small businesses but I know the larger businesses announced publicly when that happened,” says Linker.

As for what might change for businesses in the future, Linker couldn’t say for sure. “What might change is difficult to say. I think most people will probably continue to do what they did but if they’re paying less tax, either they receive more money to invest in the business or they can pay themselves, the owners, or whoever. Perhaps bigger dividends or return some of that back so that maybe it will go into the pocket of the consumer which is really what drives our economy.”

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APPLICATIONS OPENING SOON! AUGUST 1, 2018 Click to Learn More

Monday, July 23 The Rawls Course at Texas Tech CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Thanks to the following sponsors for making this tournament possible!

Ace:

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

Eagle:

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

Victory

TXP Capital, LLC UniFirst

Golf Ball:

FirstCare Health Plans

Chick-fil-A at 69th & Silde

Simpatico Systems, LLC

Lunch: Shirt:

Greenstreet, Inc.

Birdie:

Atmos Energy

Alderson Auto Group

Towel:

X-Fab Texas, Inc.

Closest to Pin - AM & PM:

McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf, LLP

Putting Green: Driving Range:

Breakfast:

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

FOR SMALL BUSINESSES & RETIREMENT SAVERS

Small businesses and retirement savers scored a victory last month after a Lubbock Chamber litigation effort that has lasted for two years appears to be a success. In June 2016, the Lubbock Chamber and eight other plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas to overturn a rule expanding the definition of “fiduciary investment advice” provided to retirement plans, plan participants, and IRA owners.

Earlier last month, the U.S. Department of Labor declined to petition the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal of a previous ruling to vacate the DOL’s “Fiduciary Rule” issued by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. While the DOL was not expected to appeal the ruling, the passing of this deadline helps put to rest any possibility that the rule could be resurrected, favoring the Lubbock Chamber’s role in the lawsuit.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in early May denied a request by Attorneys General

in California, New York and Oregon as well as the AARP, to intervene in the Chamber’s case as they attempted to overturn the recent ruling nullifying the rule.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is accepting comment through August 7 on its Regulation Best Interest standard. This could ultimately take the place of the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule, with an opportunity to be more favorable to individuals saving for retirement and small businesses according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

The U.S. Chamber is advocating for four key principles in the SEC’s new rule: investor choice, clarity, opportunity, and protection.

The Lubbock Chamber will continue to monitor any developments with the SEC and advocate for access to retirement advice.

To learn more about the Chamber’s advocacy efforts visit LubbockBusinessVotes.com.

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ASSOCIATION HEALTH PLANS (AHP) Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor released its rules and regulations regarding Association Health Plans (AHP), allowing for small businesses to band together to purchase health insurance. For members of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and employees of small businesses across the nation, the rule could help by expanding health insurance options available at an affordable cost.

In October of last year, the administration issued an executive order instructing the USDOL to examine ways that small businesses could be treated as large businesses and exempted from some of the small business regulations included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The USDOL then allowed for a 60-day public comment period before finalizing the rule, allowing the Lubbock Chamber to weigh in with its input by filing comment.

In 2006, the Lubbock Chamber began offering affordable and flexible health insurance coverage to its members through a cooperative-based pool. The Chamber health plan was well-received, peaking at roughly 1,000 businesses participating in the plan, covering 10,000 lives. Most of this coverage was for small business owners, their employees, and dependents of small businesses.

However, with the passage of the PPACA, the flexibility previously afforded to the Chamber health plan was eliminated. The ability to design plans based on local market needs and preferences was eroded, and the subsequent affordability of the plans offered to members also took a hit.

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Final Rule

by about one-third according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Given that about seven in 10 new jobs are created by small businesses, the growing inability for these small businesses to offer affordable health insurance options to their employees needed to be addressed.

While the Department of Labor was taking comment for its new rule on AHPs, the Lubbock Chamber commended any efforts to expand the ability for small businesses to take advantage of AHPs while also voicing some concerns about the final rule. The Chamber sought to ensure that the final rule clarified whether additional AHP regulations at the state level could be preempted under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, that geography could be included as a criterion for small business pools, and that associations be employer-based, among other suggestions.

The Chamber’s concerns were addressed favorably in the final rule. The rule ultimately allows for renewed flexibility in crafting AHPs, free from some of the burdensome regulations handed down through the PPACA. Beginning September 1, newly crafted health insurance plans can be offered to associations and are expected to drive down costs.

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will continue to research specifics of the rule and what it could mean for Chamber members.

For more information regarding the USDOL’s rule on AHPs, you can U.S. Secretary of Labor visit its website here.

R. Alexander Acosta

MEET LEADERSHIP LUBBOCK GRADUATE

For 24 years, Joe Rapier has championed personal and professional development for clients, employees, families, and growing communities.

After completing his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering in 1981, Rapier began his career as a structural engineer in Lubbock before kick starting his own practice. He joined Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. (PSC) after being named the South Plains Chapter Young Engineer of the Year in 1991 by the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE). By 1995, he was made an Associate and later a Principal in 1998.

Rapier lead PSC’s MPE/Structural division until in 2006 when he became the fourth Chief Executive Officer and President in 60 years of PSC history.

Through his leadership, the Lubbock-based, multidisciplinary firm has grown from four offices in West Texas to nine across the Lone Star State and New Mexico. Rapier has also helped increase the full-time staff to more than 350 team members as of 2018, an increase of 40 percent. PSC is currently ranked as the No. 4 “Best Multidisciplinary Firm to Work For” in the U.S. by the Zweig Group. Rapier drives the strategic direction of PSC. Under his management, PSC has embarked on strategic initiatives like PSC’s Leadership Academy for the development of emerging professionals that foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and personal ownership.

In 2013, Rapier was named the Engineer of the Year by the South Plains Chapter of TSPE and was honored as a Leadership Lubbock Distinguished Alumni. He continues to serve the profession as the Texas State President of TSPE and is an active member of the American Council of Engineering Companies. Rapier enjoys giving back to the Lubbock community by serving on the Board of Directors for the Reese Redevelopment Authority, on the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee, and as

Joe Rapier Chairman of the Board in 2008 for the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.

Rapier went through the Leadership Lubbock program in 1985-1986.

Rapier believes that his positive experience in the program helped him build relationships in the Lubbock community, “You’re meeting people not only in the class but also outside the class that are invested in the community. It kind of forms how you want to invest in your community which returns back to your business,” says Rapier.

At Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, leadership qualities are important to the company.

“I look to see if people have tried to lead from the position that they are in. I think it is misnomer that you have to have a title to be a leader. You can lead from any position within any organization. Take volunteer organizations for example, you can be a leader as a volunteer of that organization. You see what needs to be done and you get it done,” Rapier says.

Parkhill, Smith & Cooper currently has one employee in the Leadership Lubbock program, Michael Krusin. Rapier said that they have employees ask to be sent through the program but Parkhill, Smith & Cooper first looks for employees who are interested in the community.

“Our mission starts with community, we are looking for someone who wants to build the community. When they show those qualities we ask them if they would like to be in Leadership Lubbock,” says Rapier.

To learn more about Leadership Lubbock or the Chamber of Commerce, visit LubbockChamber.com or to learn more about CEO Joe Rapier and Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, click here.

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THE FOUR ESSENTIALS OF

ip h s r e d a e L e v ti c e f Ef

Do you remember the bumper sticker: “Either Lead or Follow - But Get Out of the Way!”?

When our role calls for the former, here are 4 important things to keep in mind: 1. Great leaders communicate. Realizing that good communication is a 2-way street, we must be responsible for our part. That being said, true communication is the response that you get. Whatever form you choose (verbal, mail, e-mail, etc), if you don’t get the outcome you seek (from a “willing” recipient), the responsibility lies with the sender. Great leaders confirm, gain commitment, and solicit feedback to improve the process.

2. Great leaders make decisions. Far too often, those in positions of authority delay choosing a course because they have to keep gathering more information. We call this: the paralysis of analysis. If you’re the Leader, rest assured that the followers are well aware of this handicap. If you are received as indecisive, this severely hampers your ability to lead the Team.

How many opportunities have slipped away because the leader took to long to make a move?

One more thing: great leaders admit when they make a mistake, take corrective action, and move on. This will do wonders to build respect from Team members.

3. Great leaders delegate. Once the decision has been made, it’s time to share the work-

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load. Great leaders don’t try to do everything themselves, realizing that dividing the work multiplies the results. This also demonstrates trust in the Team and fosters individual growth.

When the communication works (see #1 above), distributing responsibility contributes to great results. As a side note, a great leader shares the credit with those responsible when those great results come in.

4. Great leaders hold others accountable. Leaders do what they say they will do and expect the same from others. One of my mentors used to say: “You expect what you inspect.” Great leaders follow up and follow through. Those who study the human condition have found that “behavior that is recognized is behavior that gets repeated”. The Team knows what the Leader, historically, has paid attention to and what has been “overlooked”. As the Leader, change your behavior and you change your results.

It starts with you, it starts today. From Gandhi: “Be the change you want to see in the world”.

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JULY BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Lubbock urnal o J e h c n a l Ava

How has being a member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce helped to increase your business, relationships in the business community and/or community involvement?

The relationships formed between the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and Chamber members are a great benefit to our media company. The updates on business activity in the community is very valuable from a news and advertising perspective. The Chamber has helped us form connections with community leaders and extended our reach to area business owners.

When/Why did the Lubbock A-J join the Chamber? As one of the longest surviving business in Lubbock Country (really in West Texas), the Lubbock A-J has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce since its inception. The A-J has always been about driving commerce for our partners and customers, so it’s been a terrific fit.

What is your favorite part of being a member of the Chamber? A benefit of being a Chamber member is the willingness of the Chamber to help initiate business partnerships in the community. When launching a new initiative, we were able to work with the Chamber to help gain support for the project. Having their support gives a strong backing when approaching business owners.

showing the vast support for area businesses.

We are proud to cover those ribbon cuttings and help inform the people of the South Plains about them in the pages of our newspaper.

Tell us about your business. The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal is the area’s longest running business, serving the community for 118 years.

We are also a growing media company with award winning community coverage. We continue to expand our reach with our daily print publication, online website, social media and local monthly magazine. We work with hundreds of local businesses to help grow their customer base with custom programs that include multimedia solutions from print, magazine, targeted online, social media, website design, SEO/SEM, event marketing, video, texting, email marketing and much more. We have strong ties to the community we serve. The A-J recently held our first high school sports awards banquet, hosting more than 1,000 attendees. With the help of four partners and many other local business owners, we were able to honor area athletes and celebrate the success of more than 400 high school students. This is an event we are excited to continue and grow in the future.

What is the Lubbock A-J’s involvement with the Chamber? As the leading media company in this community, the Lubbock A-J attends Chamber activities and functions to keep the public updated on community activities and business involvement as well as creating an opportunity to form relationships with area businesses.

Does the Lubbock AJ have a favorite Chamber event? If so, what? The Lubbock Chamber’s Ribbon Cuttings are a great example of how our community celebrates local growth as well as

Robert C. Granfeldt Group Publisher Amarillo Globe-News & Lubbock Avalanche-Journal GateHouse Media, Inc.

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MEET CHAMBER BOARD MEMBER

Chris Chambers

Where do you work and what does your job entail? I am an Owner at Chambers Engineering, LLC. As principal in charge I participate in the design and administration of all mechanical and electrical systems within commercial buildings. I have been involved in the consulting engineering industry for approximately twenty five years. Daily work load also includes client and project development.

How did you get involved with the Chamber and what keeps you involved? I got involved with the Chamber through the encouragement of Chairmen Powell. Glad I did.

and Texas Society of Professional Engineers. I look forward to being a continued member of the Chamber board and participating on other leadership boards to help make a difference.

Finish this sentence: Never again will I‌miss the opportunity to take a new step in business.

I have learned that you cannot look ahead to success if you are looking backwards and afraid to change your game.

What is your favorite event/program/effort of the Chamber? I am just becoming familiar with all the efforts of the Chamber. I can really say that I appreciate all of the community outreach efforts that the Chamber provides. The HUB City BBQ is certainly one the first efforts that comes to mind when I think about a favorite though.

What are some of your other community leadership roles? I participate in few other community leadership organizations. I am a current member of the local chapters of the American Society of Heating and Refrigeration Engineers

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Chris L. Chambers, PE Chambers Engineering, LLC

Thank You

PARTNERS FOR RENEWING YOUR CHAMBER INVESTMENT

50th Street Caboose Acme Electric Co. ACR Commercial Roofing Advantaclean of the South Plains AG Rentals, Ltd. Alliance Realty Services All-State Fence & Supply AmeriPride Linen & Uniform Services ARMtech Insurance Services Ballet Lubbock, Inc. Barton Farms - Abernathy Baynetta M. Jordan P.C. Bolton Oil Company Bone Daddy’s Brad Andrews Realty, LLC Buffet Factoring, LLC Bushland Springs, LLC Caprock Business Consulting, LLC Caprock Home Health Services, Inc. Caprock Waste Caravan Self Storage & RV Centennial Bank - 66th & Quaker Childress Photographic Group Christian Brothers Automotive - SW Lubbock City of Petersburg Clear Channel Airports Cloudstone Photography Comet Cleaners & Laundry - Indiana Ave. Commercial Property Services Control Equipment, Inc. Control Technologies, Inc. Craig, Terrill, Hale & Grantham, LLP Crosbyton Housing Authority CTE Networking CZB, LLC / Mac Five Trucking Davis Allen Agency, Inc. Direct Health Care, Inc. Double Dave’s - 82nd Street Double T Cable Services, Inc. Enprotec/ Hibbs & Todd, Inc. Express Employment Professionals Extreme Packets, Inc. Fields Farms Firehouse Subs - Canyon West Four Bar K Inside Franks & Pleasant, LLP Gateways Counseling, PC Glass Doctor Greene & Greene Agency Grimes Insurance Agency, Inc. H.G. Thrash Clothier Hale County Appraisal District High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 Hilton Garden Inn Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites- Lubbock West Howard Johnson Inn Howard, Cunningham, Houchin & Turner, LLP Hub Performing Arts School

J. Cruse Gift Gallery and Decor James Brothers Implement Co. Inc. Jamstar Jones, Flygare, Brown & Wharton Joyful Noise Music Studio Keeling Orthodontic Care Lam & Company PC LegalShield - Soaring Eagles LKM Lowe, LLC Long S Gin Lubbock Country Club Lubbock Electric Co. Lubbock Gasket & Supply Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation Lubbock National Bank Lubbock Private Defenders’ Office Lubbock Property Solutions, LLC Lubbock Urology Clinic, LLP Madera Companies Mayo Agency McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf, LLP Michael Berg Insurance Agency, Inc. MMX Capital Names and Numbers National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration Nugent Mechanical On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina Paceline Collision - Lubbock 50th St. Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. Payne & Truitt Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park, Inc. Plains Cotton Cooperative Association Plains Optical Planet Fitness R.P.’s Heavy Duty Towing, Inc. Resa’s K-9 Salon Richards, Elder & Gibson, PLLC Robison, Johnston & Patton, CPAs Scarborough Financial Group, LLC Service Bureau, Inc. Silver Spur Trade Shows, Inc Snelling Staffing & Payroll Services South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. Susan Devine, MD,Ob/Gyn Switch I.T. Support Texas Mutual Insurance Company Texas Peanut Producers Board The Advisors Group The Funky Door Bistro & Wine Bar The Reproduction Company Unite Private Networks Vulcan Materials Wagner Supply Company Warren CAT West Texas Foods Inc West Texas Home Builders Association Why Not Turf

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l l e B n e r u a L

CONGRATS TO MAY AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH! Why did you choose to become an ambassador for the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce? I recently moved here from Arizona. Having been involved in the local Chamber there, I felt that being an ambassador was the best way to jump right in and get connected to the community.

How long have you been an ambassador? I have been an ambassador for 3 months.

Have you ever won this award before? No, but I am thrilled and honored.

As an ambassador, what are some of your favorite events to attend? My favorite events are ribbon cuttings, they are a great way to meet people and learn about new/existing businesses in the community and it’s a great way to welcome them to the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.

What do you feel is the most rewarding part of being an ambassador? The ambassadors are a tight knit group of business professionals, with whom to build both business and personal relationships.

Why is being an ambassador important to you?

Being an ambassador is important to me because I have the opportunity to become involved in my new community and meet new people. I also enjoy learning about all the businesses in Lubbock.

Where do you work? Tag Media + Ink What is your position? Marketing Manager

Lauren Bell (L) accepting her award from Chairman Cory Powell (R)

What all does your position entail? I build relationships with other businesses and help our company grow with marketing strategies and plans.

How long have you been with your current company? Almost 3 years.

Are you involved in any new activities/events with the Chamber? Since I have been with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce for only 3 months, all of the activities/events are new to me!

Outside of the Chamber, what are you involved with? My boyfriend is a farmer, so we are involved in the farming community and also involved in church.

Is your business moving locations, expanding or celebrating a company milestone?

If so, we want to celebrate with you!

Contact Cathy Potter to book your groundbreaking or ribbon cutting today!

806.761.7001 | Cathy.Potter@lubbockbiz.org

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Welcome

NEW PARTNERS | June 2018

BeyondFaith Hospice, LLC (806) 797-0000 4511 University, Ste. B Lubbock, TX 79413 Hospice Care Blackfin Productions (616) 293-5660 8229 Valencia Ave #G Lubbock, TX 79424 Audio Video Production Services Bullfrog Spas of Lubbock (806) 786-1898 5217 82nd St. Unit 305 Lubbock, TX 79424 Swimming Pools & Spas/Hot Tubs Supplies, Service and/or Repair

Lux Nails & Spa (806) 401-3988 3705 19th St. Lubbock, TX 79410 Nail Salons and/or Manicures New Dimensions Tabernacle (806) 789-2192 17th & University - Kent Hance Chapel Lubbock, TX 79406 Churches Obstacle Warrior Kids (806) 701-4999 11703 Indiana Ave. Lubbock, TX 79423 Family Entertainment Center

Blue Sky Farms (806) 265-3310 2450 Hwy. 86 Friona , TX 79035 Agricultural Related Businesses

Prestige Roofing and Construction (806) 748-9013 810 North University Lubbock, TX 79415 Roofing Contractor

Caprock Custom Applications (512) 842-7569 5280 34th St. Lubbock, TX 79407 Software - Specialty

Pure Legacy Chiropractic (806) 783-0644 7021 Kewanee Ave., Ste. 8-101 Lubbock, TX 79424 Chiropractors

Chase Bank (903) 534-2835 801 University Ave. Lubbock, TX 79407 Financial Services

Regal Park Medical Center (806) 795-6421 8214 Milwaukee Ave. Lubbock, TX 79424 Physicians & Surgeons - Family PracticeÂ

Commanders Palace (806) 792-4673 6801 W. 19th St., #510 Lubbock, TX 79407 Camp Grounds & Recreational Vehicle Park

Rockfish Seafood (806) 780-7625 413 University Ave., Ste.200 Lubbock, TX 79401 Restaurants

Dr. White and Associates, P.C. (806) 780-0003 2545 74th St. Lubbock, TX 79423 Mental Health Services

Tarpley Music Company (806) 797-5833 3737 50th Lubbock, TX 79413 Music - Stores, Dealers, and/or Service

LeaseMyRV Lubbock (972) 896-0834 205 Hutcheson Ave. Wolfforth, TX 79382 Travel Services

Tecta America CS LLC (806) 747-8400 5401 Acuff Road Lubbock, TX 79403 Roofing Contractors Working for Business, Believing in Lubbock | 15

RIBBON CUTTINGS & GROUNDBREAKINGS

June 2018

Sponsored by:

Calvert Personal Care Services: Five Year Anniversary

Homewood Suites Renovation Reveal

Lubbock Premiere Cinema 16 + IMAX Renovation

NextHome CORE Realty

Rockfish Seafood

TTU Innovation Hub Accelerator Program

5320 W Loop 289

8004 Indiana Ave., STE B-15

8713 Milwaukee, STE 100

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