Lubbock Business Network - July 2017 Newsletter by Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

LUBBOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER

LUBBOCK BUSINESS NETWORK

Eddie McBride, 2017 TCCE Marvin Hurley Award Recipient

Vol. 26 No. 7 July 2017 Chamber Golf Classic

July Business of the Month: Feed and Thangs Farm Store

A Dialogue with the Dallas Fed

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Thank you to our 5-Star Investors!

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In the News this Month: July Calendar of Events............................................................................ .4 Chamber Golf Classic................................................................................. 6 Meet the July Business of the Month.................................................. .7 McBride Receives Highest Honor from TCCE..................................... 8 Get to Know Board Member, Chris Lonngren.................................. 11 A Dialogue with the Dallas Fed............................................................13

A Message from the Chamber

S ince 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 over 2,000 members who employ ove.r 79,000 workers, and account for over $2 billion in annual household earnings in Lubbock and West Texas, all without 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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2017 Board of Directors Executive Committee Chairwoman Diannah Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency Chairman Elect Cory Powell, TTU Mentor Tech - Institutional Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement Immediate Past Chairwoman Beth Bridges, South Plains Mall Treasurer Abel Castro, FirstBank & Trust Co. Secretary Eddie McBride, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman - Business Advocacy Scott Fagin, First United Bank Vice Chairman - Chamber Services and Member Engagement Chuck Walker, FirstCare Health Plans Vice Chairwoman - Communications and Public Relations Sharon Hyde Bass, Volunteer Center of Lubbock Vice Chairman - Community Development Gabe Vitela, Twisted Root Burger Co. Vice Chairwoman - Programs, Services and Events Kathy Oaks, American Cancer Society

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To submit an article about your business or to purchase Lubbock Business Network sponsorships, contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000. Click here to visit our new website, log into the members only portal, submit events/job openings and much more!

Byrnie Bass, R. Byrn Bass, Jr., Attorney at Law Steve Beck, Covenant Health Alona Beesinger, Suddenlink Ron Betenbough, Betenbough Homes Kevin Bryan, Digital Base Productions Keith Bryant, Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District Fernando Bustos, Bustos Law Firm, PC Christi Chadwell, Texas Tech University/Young Professionals of Lubbock Renee Gonzales Davis, 4ORE! Golf Casey Doyle, Casey Carpet One Linda Gaither, WestMark Realtors-Gaither/Ratcliff Jeff Horn, Benchmark Business Solutions Chris James, United Supermarkets Brent King, UMC Health System Chris Lonngren, Schlotzsky’s Dana Madison, Calvert Home Health Care Dave Marcinkowski, Madera Companies Becky Palmer, Atmos Energy Bill Patton, Robinson, Johnston & Patton, CPAs Tony Pena, FirstCapital Bank L. Timothy Perrin, Lubbock Christian University Cathy Pope, StarCare Specialty Health System Vanessa Reasoner, Grace Health System Dr. Berhl Robertson, Lubbock Independent School District Shannon Spencer, Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, Inc. Marcie Truby, Director’s Choice

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Upcoming Events

July

Ribbon Cutting: Pepe’s Pizza & Ice Cream – 11:30 a.m.

3407 98th St., Ste. 900

Hub City BBQ Team Leads – 4 p.m. – Farmer’s Insurance - Schoenig-Potts

Agency – 13041 Quaker Ave.

Ribbon Cutting: Achieve Pediatric Therapy and Rehab – 4:30 p.m.

6520 University Ave., Ste. 5

July 20 Business After Hours sponsored by Lubbock Moonlight Musicals

Young Professionals of Lubbock: First Tuesday Networking – 5:30 p.m.

The Tailgate Sports Bar & Grill – 417 Frankford Ave.

July 24 Chamber Golf Classic at Hillcrest Golf & Country Club

Ribbon Cutting: Real Property Management Services – 10 a.m.

2503 74th St., Ste. 105

Leadership Lubbock Steering Committee – 3:30 p.m. – LCOC

Ag Committee – 8:30 a.m. – LCOC

Ribbon Cutting: Whataburger – 10 a.m. – 114th St. & Quaker Ave.

Ribbon Cutting: Texas Tech University Federal Credit Union -

Ravenwood Branch – 5 p.m. – 4005 98th St.

Government Relations Committee – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC

Ribbon Cutting: South Plains Antiques – 4 p.m. – 461 US 62/82

July 11 YPL: First Tuesday Networking at The Tailgate Sports Bar & Grill July 19 Ambassador Monthly Luncheon at Catalina West

Young Professionals of Lubbock

First Tuesday Networking

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July 20, 2017 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. 2806 Avenue A 4

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Hub City BBQ Full Committee – 4 p.m. – Wells Fargo Center

1500 Broadway – Fifth Floor – LEDA Board Room

Chamber Golf Classic Committee – 4 p.m. – LCOC

Ribbon Cutting: Benchmark Mortgage – 4:30 p.m. – 12419 Quaker Ave.

19 Leadership Lubbock Day – All Day

Ambassador Monthly Luncheon – 12 p.m. – Catalina West

3420 Milwaukee Ave.

Young Professionals of Lubbock: Lunch & Learn – 12 p.m. – LHUCA

(Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts) – 511 Ave. K

Business After Hours: Lubbock Moonlight Musicals – 5:30 p.m.

413 E. Broadway

Chamber Golf Classic – All Day – Hillcrest Golf & Country Club

Ribbon Cutting: Boys & Girls Club PHEA – 10 a.m. – 1801 E. 24th St.

Young Professionals of Lubbock Committee – 4 p.m. – LCOC

Ribbon Cutting: Tea2Go – 2 p.m. – 105th St. and Quaker Ave.

Ribbon Cutting: Taco Villa – 4:30 p.m. – 8006 Indiana Ave. For a complete list of Chamber and member events, visit our calendar online at lubbockchamber.com/events.

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Chamber Staff

Cotton Industry Seeks Volunteer Leaders 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. PCG encourages all qualified individuals interested in representing the High Plains as a representative to the Cotton Board, National Cotton Council, or Cotton Incorporated to contact PCG Executive Vice President Steve Verett for more information. 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, also are encouraged to contact Verett at the PCG office in Lubbock 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. “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.”

President/CEO Eddie McBride, IOM Executive Vice President Norma Ritz Johnson, CCE, IOM CFO/COO Sheri Nugent, IOM Vice President - Communications & Public Relations Tammi Boozer Vice President - Programs, Services & Events Christye Weld Community Development Director Amy Marquez, IOM Member Relations Director Cathy Potter Business Development Coordinator Brenda Richardson Communications Specialist Haily Assiter Event Specialist Allison Cottrell Government Relations Specialists Stevie Poole Kyle Jacobson Accounting Specialist Shelby Deluna Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator Patsy Moffett Customer Service Representative KC Torres

The Cotton Board seeks to promote diversity and ensure equal opportunity and inclusion for all those who qualify for nomination and appointment to the Cotton Board regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, disability, socioeconomic status, religion or sexual orientation.

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Swing into Action at the Chamber Golf Classic July 24 The 2017 Annual Lubbock Chamber Golf Classic will be held on Mon., July 24, at Hillcrest Golf & Country Club. For the AM flight, registration and breakfast will begin at 6:45 a.m. and tee times begin at 7:30 a.m. For the PM flight, registration and lunch will begin at 12 p.m. and tee times begin at 1:30 p.m.

Straightest Drive Sponors: AM Flight – Regal Pet Resort PM Flight – Golf USA Ice Sponsor: Arctic Glacier, USA

Thanks to our sponsors! Ace Sponsors: Atmos Energy, BayerCrop Science - Fiber Max, Oberkampf Supply of Lubbock, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency, UMC Physicans Eagle Sponsors: Charles Short Insurance, Courtyard Marriott Downtown Lubbock, First United Bank, Llano Estacado Winery, Terracon, Unifirst Birdie Sponsors: Blue Sky, Covenant Health, George McMahan Development Properties, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Title One, World of Beer Shirt Sponsor: Greenstreet, Inc. Golf Ball Sponsors: FirstCare Health Plans Drink Cart Sponsor: FirstBank & Trust Towel Sponsor: X-Fab Texas, Inc. Driving Range Sponsor: Grace Health System Sign Sponsor: Signs on the Go Breakfast Sponsor: Chick-fil-A at South Plains Crossing PM Flight Prize Sponsor: 4ORE! Golf Closest to the Pin Sponsor: AM Flight – McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf, LLP PM Flight – McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf, LLP

Golf Classic Sponsorships Are you interested in marketing your business at one of the biggest non-profit golf tournaments in Lubbock? You’re in luck! The Chamber still has some sponsorships available for this event. Please contact the Chamber today at (806) 761-7000 or email allison.cottrell@lubbockbiz.org to secure your sponsorship and get exposure for your business!

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Introducing our July Business of the Month, Feed and Thangs Farm Store 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? Being a member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has helped us in our growth and presence tremendously. By being involved in several chamber committees, events, and programs, such as Leadership Lubbock and Chamber Ambassadors we have been able to extend our reach with regards to how we create awareness about who we are and what we do at Feed and Thangs. Establishing relationships and the ability to demonstrate work ethic through these activities has really created a positive impression for our business. When did Feed and Thangs join the Chamber? We joined the Chamber in 2014. What is your favorite part of being a member of the Chamber? We really enjoy the opportunities the Chamber provides for not only us as owners of a small business, but also for our employees. There are various training and education related events, seminars, workshops, and classes that provide a great variety of information that helps improve our workforce in the Lubbock community. We enjoy and appreciate the many relationships that we have been able to establish through our membership and involvement in chamber activities. We are even more proud of how the Chamber represents business on the South Plains in such a constructive manner by being involved in the state and federal legislative process to protect us. In what ways is Feed and Thangs involved with the Chamber? We participate in the Hub City BBQ committee, Chamber Ambassadors, Leadership Lubbock and the Young Entrepreneurs Academy.

Does Feed and Thangs have a favorite Chamber event? If so, what? All of the Chamber events are truly fantastic, but the Hub City BBQ is a personal favorite. A little more on Feeed and Thangs: Feed and Thangs Farm Store began as a small feed store in Idalou Texas in 2012. The stores primary focus was providing feed and animal supplies to local Dairies, 4H groups, FFA Students, and livestock producers in and around the community of Idalou. In 2015, ownership saw an opportunity to grow the business and did so by acquiring the old Higginbotham Bartlet Lumber yard which has been a staple in the Idalou community for generations. This merger of the two business lines provided a single location for our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s animal health, feed, hardware, lumber, plumbing, electrical, and farm supply needs. It also allowed two somewhat seasonal business lines to exist under one roof, offsetting seasonal downturns in customer retention. Home improvement season tends to slow down in the late fall and winter which is right when the feed season is prime, with local stock shows, rodeos, FFA competitions, etc. This one stop shopping experience is something that is unique to our area and brings in customers from many surrounding rural communities due to the convenience of the shopping experience we offer. We are that little small town store that seems to have a little of everything and alot of customer service and experience. We cut glass, make keys, rebuild screens, and will deliver orders to our customers. This makes us unique and separates us from our competition, as can be attested to by our tremendous growth. We pride ourselves in the fact that we treat our customers like our family.

Chamber Welcomes Shelby Deluna The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has announced the hiring of Shelby Deluna as the Accounting Specialist. Deluna began her duties at the Chamber on June 5. A native of Lubbock, Texas, Deluna lived five years in Del Rio, Texas, and graduated from Del Rio High School before returning to the Hub City. She is studying accounting from Colorado Technical University and will graduate with her bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in May 2018.

Prior to coming to the Chamber, Deluna handled accounts payable and receivable for Nexstar Broadcasting, which handled 11 different television markets all over the state of Texas. Before her time at Nexstar, Deluna worked at Ranch and Rural Living Magazine where she did bookkeeping and wrote the 4-H spotlight each month. As the Accounting Specialist, Deluna will handle accounts payable and receivable, while assisting the CFO/COO in all aspects of accounting.

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Are You Ready for Some Football? The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will host its 2017 Football Kickoff Breakfast on Wed., Aug. 30, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. The event begins with the serving lines opening at 6:45 a.m. and the program beginning at 7 a.m. Texas Tech Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury will be in attendance. Join us as we celebrate the upcoming Texas Tech football season, with the Chamber, Chamber member businesses and the community. Tables of eight may be purchased for $400 and $550 (this price includes sponsor recognition and benefits). Tables and sponsorships are still available. Please contact Allison Cottrell at allison.cottrell@lubbockbiz.org or (806) 7617000 for more information. Ticket registration will open on July 19. Please call the Chamber at (806) 761-7000 for more information. Registration will close on Fri., Aug. 25, at 5 p.m.

Thanks to our sponsors! Diamond Sponsors: American National Bank, Teinert Metals, Inc. Platinum Sponsors: Happy State Bank, StarCare Specialty Health Systems, Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech Athletics, The Matador

Texas Tech Head Football Coach Kliff Kingsbury will be the featured speaker at the Texas Tech Football Kickoff Breakfast.

McBride Receives Highest Honor from TCCE Congratulations to the Lubbock Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s President/CEO, Eddie McBride, who received the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) Marvin Hurley Award, which was presented to him in June at the annual TCCE Conference in League City. The Marvin Hurley Award is the highest honor and award that is presented annually by TCCE. It is presented to individuals who have demonstrated excellence over their career with respect to individual chamber-related career accomplishments, excellent service to their community and exceptional contributions to the Chamber of Commerce profession as a whole. Under McBrideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s direction since 1999, the Chamber has received numerous awards and recognitions. The Chamber was twice awarded the prestigious 5-Star accreditation recognition by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 2009 and 2014 and won the 2008 and 2012 Chamber of the Year Award, the best Chamber in the nation in its dues category awarded by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. He also received the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Distinguished Service Award in 2011. The award is named after Marvin Hurley, a former Texas chamber professional who served as CEO of the Houston Chamber and is still considered one of the greatest chamber executives to serve in Texas and the nation.

2016 Marvin Hurley Award winner Mike Rollins from the Austin Chamber and TCCE Chairwoman RaDonna Hessel from the Grapevine Chamber present Eddie McBride with the 2017 Marvin Hurley Award.

Eddie McBride accepting the Marvin Hurley Award along with his wife, Debbie.

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Calling All BBQ Lovers! Enter Your Cooking Team in the 17th Annual Hub City BBQ Cook-off! The date is September 21 and the location is downtown Lubbock! Want to be part of the biggest cookoff in the area? Contact the Chamber now to register at (806) 761-7000. Whether you are a professional BBQer or a beginner, there is a place for you to compete and take home bragging rights for the best BBQ in the Hub City! Registration is open for cooking teams and specialty teams! Teams can choose which division they want to compete in: Corporate, Professional or Amateur/Student with options to cook brisket, ribs, “other” meat or desserts. Participate in all four, if you like – more chances to win, more chances to get your company recognized if you win first, second or third prize with any category or division. Spaces are filling up fast, so send in your entry form to reserve your spot! The fee for a cooking team to compete is $150 which includes one 10’x 20’ space. Additional spaces are $100

if you have a big rig or just want some additional space to spread out, let your team relax and greet the public! The event opens to the public from 5-8 p.m. Thursday evening with live entertainment and plenty of food and drink for attendees! The Lubbock School of Rock will open the event followed by Micky and the Motorcars. Tickets will be available starting July 28 at the Chamber office or online. Ticket prices for adults are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event at the gate. Children between 6-10 years of age get in for $15 while those five and under are free. Visit the Chamber website to download a registration form for your team and learn more about this very popular event! Check out photos of the winners of the 2016 Hub City BBQ and follow us on Facebook to get updates and see news from teams and sponsors!

Thank you to our sponsors! Presented By:

Diamond Sponsors: Arctic Glacier, United Supermarkets Media Sponsors: KCBD News Channel 11, KING FM, Red Dirt Rebel 105.3 Emerald Sponsor: Acme Electric Co., City of Lubbock, Griffin Wink, Lamar Outdoor Advertising Band Sponsor: Bushland Springs Team Gifts: Scarborough Specialties Platinum Sponsors: Action Printing, American National Bank, Atmos Energy, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Lubbock National Bank, Lubbock Power & Light, Republic National Distributing, Scarborough Specialties Shirt Sponsor: Wayland Baptist University – Lubbock Campus Copper Sponsors: Caprock Behavioral Solutions (Lubbock Autism Academy), Choice Media, Taco Bell/Pizza Hut – Border Management Corp.

Gold Sponsors: ABF Commercial Roofing & Foam, Inc., B & J Welding Supply, Centennial Bank, Custom Electronics, Domino’s Pizza – University, First United Bank, Hugo Reed & Associates, Inc., Lubbock Welding Supply, Pavecon. Ltd., Prosperity Bank, South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc., Southwest Bank, United Supermarkets, WesTech Plumbing, LLC. Bronze Sponsors: 123 Recycling, AMA TechTel Communications, Designscapes LLC, Tigris Real Estate LLC Golf Cart/ATV Sponsors: AMA TechTel Communications, Family Power Sports Silver Sponsors: 3W Property Tax Services, Alderson Enterprises, BritKare Home Medical, Courtyard by Marriott Lubbock Downtown, Craig Ray Custom Homes, Ferguson Enterprises, FirstCare Health Plans, Forrest Tire Co., Happy State Bank, Overhead Door Company of Lubbock, Inc., Raider Ranch, WestMark Realtors, West Texas Gas, Yates Flooring Center

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Growing Community Leaders Meet Leadership Lubbock Class Member, Sonia Arismendez Why did you choose to become part of the Leadership Lubbock Class? I was honored to be selected within our organization to apply for the program. I have had several co-workers go through the program in the past and each of them have expressed how much they enjoyed being a part of the program, meeting new people, and having the opportunity to learn more about Lubbock. What have been some of your favorite Leadership Lubbock class days this far? This is a difficult question since they have all been great so far. But if I had to choose, I would have to say my favorite class has been the day at the Spirit Ranch. Each different activity created for our pre-selected groups taught me so much about how teamwork impacts the leadership role. What I learned at the Spirit Ranch has helped me develop as a leader for my team and my company. What do you feel is the most rewarding part of being part of this year’s class? I think the most rewarding part of being a member of Leadership Lubbock is the privilege of meeting and building relationships with so many great people who work and live within our community.

Who do you work for? Peoples Bank What is your position? I am Senior Vice President over Lobby Services for all branch locations. What all does your position entail? I train and supervise the Customer Account Representatives and also work alongside them as we offer our many banking services to new and existing customers. How long have you been with your current company? I have been with Peoples Bank for 15 years. Share some info about your family: My husband and I have been married for almost 28 years and have two grown sons, Nathaniel and Ethan. Both of our sons are graduates of Texas Tech. My oldest son, “Nate” is married and graduated in May with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. My youngest son, Ethan, has a degree in Management Information Systems and is getting married on July 8. I am blessed with two beautiful daughterin-laws (one soon-to-be). We also have a sweet Lab/Pointer mix dog that is a special part of our family, along with four cute grand dogs.

Why is the Leadership Lubbock program important to you? The Leadership Lubbock program is important to me because I have lived in West Texas all my life. This is a great opportunity for me to learn more about the business aspect of Lubbock.

Leadership Lubbock Application Process Starts July 31 The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will begin accepting applications for the 2018 Leadership Lubbock Class on Fri., July 31. Since its inception in 1976, Leadership Lubbock has continued to provide an outstanding leadership and community orientation program for selected Chamber business leaders. This program provides a source of leaders for the Lubbock Community by ensuring that Leadership Lubbock participants receive necessary community information/orientation and leadership skills. Leadership Lubbock is open to members of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, and they are selected through an application process.

MISSION: To develop individuals of diverse backgrounds and strengths into a cohesive group of leaders committed to servant leadership and service to the community in order to positively shape the future of Lubbock. To obtain an application, please visit our website and click on the Leadership Lubbock banner on the homepage or contact Amy Marquez at amy.marquez@ lubbockbiz.org or (806) 7617002. All applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 28.

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Get to Know Board Member, Chris Lonngren

Chris Lonngren President/Director of Operations Schlotzsky’s

Where do you work and what does your job entail? My wife (Liz) and I own the Lubbock Schlotzsky’s Franchise. Her parents Bob and Isabel Rapier were one of the first Franchisees in 1978. I try to stay out of the way of my employees so I don’t make very many sandwiches anymore. My time is spent with our marketing/public relations, accounting, handling payroll, human resources, supervising my general managers and anything else that pops up.

How did you get involved with the Chamber and what keeps you involved? When I started in 1991 Schlotzsky’s was a member, but I wanted us to be more active. I started going to Business After Hours, the monthly breakfasts the Chamber used to have, and became active with the Government Relations Committee. I graduated from Leadership Lubbock in 1994 and eventually served on the Board of Directors for eight years. I have served and chaired the New Century Leadership Committee and will be the co-chair for the 2018 Lubbock Uncorked. The fact that Lubbock has a pro-active Chamber with an excellent staff makes it easy to stay involved and be excited about the programs we sponsor.

What is your favorite event or program of the Chamber? It’s impossible to pick just one favorite program. New Century Leadership and Leadership Lubbock are one of the best programs the Chamber has sponsored. The government relations committee operates on a level I doubt very many Chambers or Trade Associations can match. The bill tracking and alert system used this session is second to none. Lubbock Uncorked is fast becoming a new favorite program. What are some of your other community leadership roles? I currently serve on the Board of the Lubbock Boys and Girls Club, Volunteer Services Council for the Lubbock State Supported Living Center, the Lubbock Restaurant Association and the Texas Restaurant Association. Liz and I are also very active with St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Finish this sentence: Never again will I…be shocked if a place/ site I’ve wanted to visit doesn’t fit with my imagination. Growing up in New York state, watching Fess Parker at the Alamo and John Wayne Westerns, I couldn’t wait to get to Texas. Of course, the Alamo (still one of my favorites) is much smaller than you think and I was very disappointed that Monument Valley is not next to the Rio Grande River!

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Voice of Business A Dialogue with the Dallas Fed The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a luncheon, “A Dialogue with the Dallas Fed” on Thurs., Aug. 17, from 11:30 a.m-1 p.m. at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center. What does today’s economic climate mean for business in Lubbock and across the state? How is the Federal Reserve using this information to develop sound Robert Kaplan monetary policies to grow economic President/CEO opportunity for job creators? Join in on the Federal Reserve Bank of conversation with the Federal Reserve Bank Dallas of Dallas President and CEO Robert Kaplan on the Texas economy and monetary policy. The luncheon will feature remarks by Congressman Jodey Arrington followed by a moderated question and answer session with Kaplan, led by Jeff Mercer, the Senior Associate Dean for the Texas Tech School of Finance. Tickets for the luncheon are $50. Chamber members receive a discounted price of $35. Sponorships are still available for this event. Please contact Stevie Poole at stevie.poole@lubbockbiz. org or (806) 761-7000 to reserve a sponsorship today!

Representative Frullo Visits with Chamber Government Relations Committee State Representative John Frullo visited with the Lubbock Chamber’s Government Relations Committee on June 9. Representative Frullo provided the committee with a recap of the 85th regular session, including legislative achievements such as the Texas Tech vet school. In addition, he discussed what the upcoming special session in July may entail in terms of issues that will be taken up by the House and which will have an impact on the local business community.

Interested in the Chamber’s Advocacy Efforts? Visit our Advocacy page: www.LubbockBusinessVotes.com Here you’ll find all the tools you’ll need to contact your members of Congress and keep them informed on issues relating to Lubbock business as well as to help you keep upto-date with the political process, issues and candidates in order to make informed decisions. Questions or Concerns? Contact Norma Ritz Johnson, Executive Vice President

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Chamber Files Comment on Proposed Rescission of Persuader Rule The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce filed official comment to the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) at Regulations. gov conditionally and cautiously supporting the proposed rescission of Persuader Rule regulations established in 2016 that were challenged successfully in Lubbock Federal Court by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and four other plaintiffs. The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce in March, 2016 joined the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Texas Association of Business (TAB), National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and Texas Association of Builders (Texas Builders) in filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of changes to the Persuader Rule. In its official comment on the proposed rescission, the Chamber also urged the USDOL to accept the permanent, nationwide injunction issued in November 2016 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas to stay changes to the Persuader Rule. The Chamber also urged USDOL to dismiss its appeal of that injunction.

“With regard to the proposed rescission, we strongly caution that even if the current Administration issues a new rule rescinding the challenged rule and if the permanent nationwide injunction were to be overturned, then a future Administration could simply ignore the rescission and implement a new rule that could resemble the rule that was termed ‘defective to its core’ by Senior U.S. District Judge Sam Cummings due, in part, to the regulation’s chilling effect on free speech,” said Diannah Tatum, Lubbock Chamber Chairwoman. The Chamber urges its members to similarly voice their concerns by taking action on this matter and has provided the tools and information to quickly and easily file a comment via LubbockBusinessVotes.com. Click here to file comment.

Five Things to Know about the 85th Legislative Session

1. It’s not over yet! Legislators will gather in Austin for a special session that is set to begin on July 18. The Governor called the session to address ‘sunset’ legislation, but there are a total of 20 items eligible to be addressed. To be addressed during the Special Session 1. “Sunset” legislation, which would keep several crucial state agencies alive 2. A teacher pay raise of $1,000 3. Giving school administrators flexibility in teacher hiring and retention 4. School finance reform 5. School choice for special-needs students 6. Rollback elections for property tax increases 7. Caps on state and local spending 8. Regulations of trees on private property 9. Preventing local governments from changing rules midway through construction projects 10. Speeding up local government permitting processes 11. Municipal annexation reform 12. Local texting-while-driving bans 13. The use of public bathrooms 14. The use of taxpayer dollars to collect union dues 15. The use of taxpayer funding to subsidize health providers that also perform abortion 16. Separate insurance policies to cover non-emergency abortions 17. Reporting requirements when complications arise during abortions 18. Patient protections relating to do-not-resuscitate orders 19. Potential mail-in ballot fraud 20. The state’s maternal mortality task force

2. Texas Tech is getting school for veterinary science! Well, the university is at least the getting the funding to start the process. The State Legislature voted to include $4.1 million for this project in the final state budget, and after 200 Lubbock Chamber members wrote letters in support of this effort, Governor Abbott approved the appropriation! 3. Lubbock fought long and hard for funding on another project, the Civic Center Hotel. After seeing two pieces of legislation that would allow Lubbock to reinvest a portion of its hotel/motel taxes into Civic Center renovations fail to meet the deadline, the language was added to an omnibus bill. It went back-and-forth between the House of Representatives and the Senate before finally passing with a few provisions. 4. Uber is legal—everywhere. Thanks to a bill authored by Representative Chris Paddie, ridesharing companies are now subject to state law rather than the patchwork of local ordinances previously governing the industry. Under the new law, effective as of May 29, ridesharing companies are now required to get a license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to operate in the state, but that doesn’t apply to taxi, limousine or other car services. Although the law voids existing city regulations, airports and cruise ship ports will still be allowed to create regulations for rides, as long as they don’t violate provisions of the statewide law. 5. Barbeque and beer are safe in Lubbock. The Chamber, along with the Lubbock Restaurant Association, stood up for BBQ joints across the state by supporting a bill that would get rid of burdensome regulations that was costing these businesses big bucks. Representative John Frullo also helped out the restaurant industry by authoring a bill that leveled out percentages of food as opposed to alcohol sales for state certification. Both bills passed and were signed by the governor.

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Chamber Ambassador Program Meet Kim Davis, May Ambassador of the Month! Congratulations to Kim Davis for being named the May Ambassador of the Month. Davis is a multiple winner of the Ambassador of the Month Awards, including winning Amabassdor of the Year in 2016! “The connections I have made, specifically the friendships I have made, are the most rewarding part of being an Ambassador,” Davis said. As the Community Relations Manager for Mosaic for the last five years, Davis’ position involves networking, fundraising, connecting with businesses and business people in the community and spreading the word about Mosaic. Being an Ambassador has helped her do just that. Davis loves all the Chamber events she attends as each of them offers its own unique opportunity. “Like anything, you get out of being an Ambassador what you put into it,” stated Davis. “I feel like the connections I have made have been important, not just to me personally, but also professionally as well. It really has been helpful in increasing awareness for the agency I work for.” As an Ambassador there are several events to attend throughout the year such as ribbon cuttings for new members

Kim Davis receives her Ambassador of the Month Award from Lubbock Chamber Chairwoman Diannah Tatum.

and businesses but the newest event she has become involved with is Lubbock Uncorked. Outside of the Chamber, Davis is involved with Toastmasters, American Business Women’s Association, Lubbock Monterey Ambucs, Metro Lubbock Rotary and Lubbock Lions Club. Again, congratulations to Davis for earning Ambassador of the Month award! We appreciate the time and commitment she has dedicated to the Chamber and our Ambassador Program.

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings – June Sponsored

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APN Property, LLC Milwaukee Plaza Shopping Center 7717 Milwaukee Ave.

100 Year Anniversary of Texas License Plates

806 Games 5701 Slide Rd., Ste. B

Blue Layer 6119 79th St.

Bone Daddy’s House of Smoke 3008 W. Loop 289

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Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings – June

Casas for CASA Fundraiser Kickoff

Covenant Children’s Hospital Kids Discovery Garden 4000 24th St.

Gene Messer Ford 6000 W. 19th St.

Golf Headquarters 10609 Slide Rd.

Hemline 4401 82nd St., Ste. 100

High Plains Radio Netwok KDAV The Spirit

Hub City Workspace 1614 Ave.M

Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center 712 Broadway

Lubbock Neighborhood Connection Stumpy Hamilton Park 22nd St. and Ave. X

Mighty Wash 4444 S. Loop 289

Premier Sportsplex 9000 Memphis Dr.

Staybridge Suites 4801 S. Loop 289

Texas Tech Acceleration Program 3911 4th St.

The Bridge of Lubbock 130 E. Redbud Ave.

The Legacy at South Plains 10711 Indiana Ave

Lubbock Business Network

West Texas Wine Tours

Workforce Solutions South Plains Youth Career Fair

Welcome New Chamber Members! Achieve Pediatric Therapy and Rehab (806) 853-9740 6520 University Ave., Ste. 5 Lubbock, TX 79413 Health Care - Other Services

Exit Realty of Lubbock - Treasa Arnold (806) 470-8287 2405 W. Loop 289, Ste. 100 Lubbock, TX 79407 Real Estate

Paceline Collision - Lubbock Slide Rd. (806) 776-8010 11908 Slide Rd. Lubbock, TX 79424 Auto Body, Collision & Repair

Bushland Springs, LLC (806) 548-2070 3410 98th St., Ste. 5 Lubbock, TX 79423 Land Developer

Hemline Lubbock (806) 794-5463 4401 82nd St., Ste. 1100 Lubbock, TX 79424 Apparel - Women’s

Bone Daddy’s House of Smoke (806) 797-0044 3008 W. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79407 Restaurants

Lubbock Scottish Rite Event Center (806) 747-3268 1101 70th St. Lubbock, TX 79412 Non Profit Organizations

Paceline Collision - Lubbock West Loop (806) 780-0444 3412 W. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79407 Auto Body Collision & Repair

Clark & Associates Financial Services, PLLC (602) 449-4433 6455 Hawaii Rd. Anton, TX 79313 Financial Planners & PlanningCertified

Paceline Collision - Lubbock 50th St. (806) 747-3459 806 50th St. Lubbock, TX 79404 Auto Body, Collision & Repair

Quick Quack Car Wash (806) 464-8700 3011 50th St. Lubbock, TX 79414 Car Wash South Plains Antiques (806) 441-1818 461 US 62/82 Wolfforth, TX 79382 Antiques & Vintage

Texas Plains Federal Credit Union (806) 373-6641 804 S. Madison St. Amarillo, TX 79101 Credit Unions The Sleep Station (806) 701-5364 4206 19th St., Ste. 600 Lubbock, TX 79407 Mattresses Triple G Renovations (806) 790-9302 7201 Marsha Sharp Fwy., #7A Lubbock, TX 79407 Construction Companies General Contractors Walk In Their Shoes (806) 544-7389 5217 82nd St., Ste. 116 Lubbock, TX 79424 Non Profit Organization

Chamber, SBA and SCORE Team Up for Restart of SCORE in Lubbock Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, SCORE and SBA officials are working together and planning the “restart” of SCORE in Lubbock. With some 300,000 people and some 19,100 small businesses in the ever growing Lubbock metropolitan statistical area, the need for local SCORE mentors is overwhelming. Also, the need for similar support in the surrounding rural areas is even more pronounced. With the help of local partners like SBA and the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, SCORE has launched a recruitment campaign for volunteers. While SCORE is currently serving West Texas through virtual on-line counseling at www.score.org, SCORE’s goal is to recruit local qualified volunteers in Lubbock who can provide the faceto-face service and mentoring that the good people of West Texas desire and deserve.

(Pictured L-R) Matt Jock, SBA Economic Development Specialist & PIO, West Texas; Beth Shapiro, SCORE Regional VP - Southwest Region; Calvin Davis, SBA District Director Lubbock-West Texas; Eddie McBride, President/CEO Lubbock Chamber of Commerce; Sheri Nugent, CFO/COO, Lubbock Chamber; and Mike Rose, SCORE District Director, Dallas Fort Worth District