Lubbock Business Network - June 2012

Vol. 20 No. 6

June 2012

Top 20 Under 40 Young Professionals Awarded The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock (YPGL) honored this year’s top “20 Under 40” young professionals in Lubbock with an awards ceremony on May 31, 2012.

This exciting award aims to recognize outstanding indi-

Val Brown

Justin Clark

viduals under the age of 40 who exemplify leadership in their careers, while actively participating in the community.

The YPGL organization was previously under the oversight of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance until 2006.

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted

Suzanne Cox

Brice Foster

Meredith Imes

in favor of the merger with the YPGL, in October 2011.

“The two organizations partner to increase professional and educational opportunities for young business professionals, Lubbock area businesses and aligned organizations,” said Chamber Chairman Tim Collins.

Lindsay Kennedy

The Price Group

Texas Tech University

TTU School of Law

Southwest Bank

United Spirit Arena

National Sorghum Producers

Mary Myers

Dr. Matt Paden

Keith Patrick

Rebecca Ramirez

Patrick Sturdivant

Russell Thomasson

RD Thomas

Lubbock Christian University

American Cancer Society

South Plains Community Action Association

Amerigroup Corporation

Texas Tech University

YPGL’s mission is to develop emerging leaders and attract and retain diverse young talent throughout the Lubbock region.

Professionals between the ages of 22-40 interested in learning more about the YPGL and its programs can visit www. yplubbock.org for more information.

Dr. Catherine Langford

Michelle McCallick

James Vint

Texas Tech University

Coronado High School

State Farm

Carlos Morales

Caprock Home Health Services

William Murray

Dr. Jason White

Tyler Young

Amy Zientek

Jason White Dentistry

Texas Tech University

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June

1 Ribbon Cutting for Savant

Photography 11:30 a.m. – 3212 Woodrow Rd. Ribbon Cutting for AimBank 1 p.m. – 3004 Slide Rd. 5 Leadership Lubbock Committee Meeting 11 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Simply Decadent Bakery 1:30 p.m. – 5905 82nd, Suite 101 6 Ribbon Cutting for Out on the Patio 11:30 a.m. – 12308 Slide Rd. 7 Agriculture Committee Meeting 7:30 a.m. – LCOC Water Conservation Council 9 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for TownePlace Suites

by Marriott 11:45 a.m. – 5310 W. Loop 289 Business After Hours hosted by Caprock Café 5:30 p.m. - 5217 82nd St., Suite 109

Business Expo 2012 Recap “Success by Design” was the theme for the May 10, 2012 Business Expo, presented by Signs On The Go and hosted by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Estimated attendance at the Expo was 8,000, with 209 exhibitors and expanded exhibit space for “Restaurant Row.” The day concluded with Business After Hours hosted

by Lubbock Moonlight Musicals, featuring live music and a drawing for an i-Pad, courtesy of Sam’s Club®.

Comments

“The 2012 Lubbock Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo was as entertaining as it was informative. I am always looking for the ‘best of the best’ businesses and organizations throughout the area to partner with, and utilize their services and expertise in innovative and effective avenues. I found them all, right there, under one roof, at the Civic Center, in one day. If you are from the area and want to succeed, the Business Expo is a must!”

Kim Lehman Workforce Solutions South Plains Board Administration Public Information Officer/Director of Public Relations and Marketing

“We received so many leads at the Lubbock Business Expo, I’m hiring additional staff ”!

Names and Numbers Tom Spurgeon, Director of Marketing

“We had great success at the Business Expo this year. The event provided our staff the opportunity to see clients and meet potential clients. Between print and digital products, (See Expo, Page 4)

Best Staff: Benchmark Business Solutions

Most Innovative: The Price Group

Most Fun: LubbockInvest

Best Giveaway: Ruidoso Convention Center & The Lodge at Sierra Blanca

Best First Time Exhibitor: Double B Party Barns

Best in Show: Signs on the Go

8 Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. – LCOC Transportation Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m. – LCOC 12 Café y Pan Dulce 7:30 a.m. – Caprock Home Health, 8806 University Avenue Ribbon Cutting for 4H Roundup 9:30 a.m. – Club Red, United Spirit Arena 3 New Century Leadership Committee 1 Meeting 11 a.m. - LCOC Ambassador Monthly Luncheon Noon – TBD Ribbon Cutting for Names and Numbers 4:30 p.m. – 7310 Slide Rd., Ste. 100 14 Ribbon Cutting for Lubbock Welding Supply 11:30 a.m. – 4005 Ave. A Executive Committee Meeting Noon – LCOC Focus Lubbock Committee Meeting 3 p.m. - LCOC 5 Ribbon Cutting for LOFT 1 10 a.m. – 8201 Quaker Ave. Hub City BBQ Committee Meeting 11:30 a.m. – First Bank & Trust 9816 Slide Rd., 4th Floor Ribbon Cutting for Double B Party Barns & Catering 4:30 p.m. – 1910 Research Blvd.

6 Ribbon Cutting for Raider Xtreme Cheer 1 & Dance & Reception for Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders 7 p.m. – 801 Ave. Q, Holiday Inn

(See June, Page 6)

photos courtesy of Childress Photographic Group

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'Understand and Integrate New Media & Technology Into Your Business II' Hosted by the Business Development Committee, Wednesday, June 20th from 11:45 – 1 Would you like to use your iPhone for more than just phone calls? Can you run your business from your smart phone? The pros from Rent-a-Nerd will help make sense of the technology you already have at your fingertips!

Don’t miss this opportunity to never have a puzzled look on your face when people ask you to “tweet” them again!

Open to all members of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, reservations are required and can be made online by clicking here. The $10 cost for Chamber members and $12 for prospective members includes lunch. Please be prepared to pay at the door by cash, check or credit card. Changes to your reservation may be made until Noon on

Monday, June 18th.

The meeting will be held in the second floor conference room of the LP&L Building located at 1301 Broadway. The serving line will open at 11:45 a.m., the program will begin at Noon and will conclude by 1 p.m.

Chaired by Michael Shaffer of Suddenlink

Business Services, this committee brings business topics of interest to the general membership of the Chamber on the third Wednesday of the month. For additional information or to suggest a luncheon topic, please contact Robin Raney at robin.raney@lubbockbiz.org or (806) 761-7009.

Chamber Business Expo 2012 (From Page 3) we are reaching more readers than ever before and attracting more eyeballs for advertisers.”

Julia Childs Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Director of Marketing

Don’t Let Identity Theft Spoil Your Vacation

“The Chamber’s Business Expo is an effective way to connect with our audience and inform them of mall happenings. It is a great way to personally reach many people in a short amount of time!”

Beth Bridges South Plains Mall, Senior Manager Marketing

Vacationers are at an increased risk for identity theft because they often carry credit cards, passports, and other official forms of personal identification. Travelers must be careful in their efforts to protect themselves and take extra precaution with items most likely to be stolen while traveling. The TTU IT Division offers these tips to help protect your identity while vacationing:

“The 2012 Business Expo was a huge success for Suddenlink. We are always pleased to be involved in a Chamber event and this is one we look forward to each year.”

Alona Beesinger Suddenlink West Texas, Marketing Manager

Don’t travel with all your credit cards -- carrying limited credit cards reduces the chance of loss or theft.

Thank you to the 2012 Business Expo Sponsors!

Don’t leave personal information in your hotel room; we suggest that you store valuables in the hotel safe.

If you make travel arrangements using your mobile phone, be careful about the information you input and store in the application, such as saving your login information, credit card number, or billing address. Your saved information could be stolen along with your phone.

Avoid accessing personal information from public computers. Most public wireless connections are not secure, so avoid using them for important transactions; for example, transactions requiring a login.

Stay alert! It is easy to let your guard down while relaxing on vacation, but it’s important to be aware of your surroundings and the people around you.

As a component of the Safe Computing Practices Campaign, we established the Lubbock ITAlert list, a mailing subscription service. The TTU Office of the CIO sends periodic information concerning urgent security issues and threat notifications to members on this list. To sign up and receive Lubbock IT Alert messages visit www.safecomputing.ttu.edu/lubbock/alert.

Presenting Sponsor: Signs on the Go Media Sponsors: Fox 34, Telemundo Lubbock, My Lubbock TV, Lubbock’s CW, Fox Talk 950, Double T 104.3, Magic 93.7, 97.3 YES FM!, 107.7 The Eagle, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Diamond Sponsors: RD Thomas, Sam’s Club® , Suddenlink West Texas, Wo r k f o r c e So l u t i o n s So u t h P l a i n s Platinum Sponsors: Benchmark Business Solutions , Bodyworks , Chickfil-A, FirstCare Health Plans Gold: AT&T, Bliss Dental, Blue Layer, Caprock Home Health Services, Covenant Health System, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Switch I.T. Support, WesTex Document, Inc. Silver Sponsors: Dion’s, Laser Magic, Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park Banner Sponsors: AimBank, American State Bank, Childress Photographic Group, Choice Media, Humana, Racer Classic Car Wash, Ranch at Dove Tree, Starbucks, TownePlace Suites For information on sponsorship opportunities for the 2013 Business Expo, contact Robin Raney at robin.raney@lubbockbiz.org or (806) 761-7009.

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Lubbock Welding Supply Celebrates 65 Years

By Tim Jinks, Lubbock Welding Supply In 1947, Lubbock Equipment and Supply Co. first opened its doors to serve the welding needs of Lubbock and the South Plains region.

Establishing a continuing tradition of exceptional customer service, from local customers in Lubbock and the surrounding region, to wholesale customers throughout Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, Lubbock Equipment thrived, and in 1961 moved to the current location at 4005 Avenue A becoming an authorized distributor for Miller Electric Co. Lubbock Equipment has been there all through the years, through the boom and bust of the fifties, through the turmoil of the sixties and the Vietnam era, and was there in a big way following the destruction of the May 11, 1970 tornado that wreaked havoc on the city, supplying oxygen and acetylene to clear up the mess as well as medical oxygen and supplies to local hospitals and clinics, wherever and whenever needed.

Larry Ratheal began his career at Lubbock Equipment in the early sixties following his return from military service. He worked hard to learn the business and establish the culture of service the company became known for and by the mid-seventies became general manager.

By 1981, Ratheal was able to purchase the company and changed the name to Lubbock

Welding Supply, focusing on the core of the business.

Following the tragic and sudden death of Ratheal in 2004 his son and daughter, Todd and Lesleigh, have stepped up to take over the business, continuing the traditions begun in 1947 and continuing on today.

While Ratheal certainly contributed to the success of the company, other knowledgeable, key employees worked hard to build the business, one of whom, Robert Sechrist, continues to work for Lubbock Welding Supply today.

Sechrist came to the company in 1961, also following military service, and has been with the company for over forty years, having been a tremendous partner and asset through all the years.

With experienced, knowledgeable personnel on hand to provide exceptional customer service, Lubbock Welding Supply is moving forward after 65 great years - the only independent family owned and operated welding supply dealer in town.

“We still continue to supply the region with the finest in machines, cutting equipment, electrodes, wire and plasma, as well as abrasives and tools to complete the job,” stated Tim Jinks, operations manager for the company.

Lubbock Equipment and Supply has long

been an exclusive dealer of Miller products, supplying the region with the finest in welding supplies, from simple arc welders to enginedriven welder generators to the latest innovations in the welding industry, including tig, mig and plasma cutting equipment.

Lubbock Welding Supply continues to carry premier lines of products and equipment including not only Miller Electric welding machines, generators, and plasma products, but such established brands as Hypertherm, Esab, Victor, Stoody and Brilliant abrasive products. Today, the company sells and delivers not only these products, but a full line of compressed gas for all welding needs, with their own facility producing oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and a full range of mixed gases for all welding needs.

Save the date: June 11-15th 2012 Texas 4-H Roundup!

4,000 youth and adult participants, for the first time in Lubbock!

WesTex Document, Inc.

815 S. Gilbert Drive  Reese Science & Technology Center  Lubbock, TX 79416 CALL (806) 885-2906 or visit our web http://www.westexdocument.com

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Save the Date!

Hub City BBQ Presented by

Thursday, September 20, 2012 Featuring the music of Granger Smith Cooking Team Registration begins June 25th at www.hubcitybbq.com Follow us on Facebook!

Cinco de Mayo Wrap-up The Chamber celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a Luncheon held at the Civic Center on Wednesday May 2nd.

The Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Del Sol and Mariachi Alegria opened the luncheon with a performance of traditional Mexican dances and songs. Television personality Gabe Martinez, Telemundo Lubbock anchor, was the emcee for the afternoon.

The national anthem was sung by Pastor Jeff McCreight.

Former Lubbock Chamber Chairwoman Irasema Velasquez said the opening prayer.

Chamber chairman Tim Collins gave a welcome to the over 320 attendees who ate lunch provided by Montelongo’s Restaurant.

Texas Tech University's vice chancellor of facilities planning and construction, Michael Molina, addressed the crowd on a variety of topics, including the importance of building a bridge of communication between the business community and the education world.

The presenting sponsor for the luncheon was Suddenlink Communications. The Diamond Sponsors were Covenant Health and Lubbock Regional MHMR and Platinum

June

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18 Ribbon Cutting for Happy State Bank 9 a.m. – 4402 19th St. Golf Classic Committee Meeting 4 p.m. – LCOC

19 Chamber 101 – Pizza with the President 11:30 a.m. – Wells Fargo 1500 Broadway, 2nd Floor San Jacinto Room 0 Business Development Committee 2 Meeting 11:30 a.m. – TBD 21 Board of Directors Meeting 10 a.m. – TBD Community Prayer Breakfast Committee Meeting 4 p.m. - LCOC Business After Hours hosted by Buffalo Wild Wings 5:30 p.m. – 6320 19th St. 7 City Council Reception 2 5 p.m. - LCOC

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Sponsors were Glasheen, Valles & Inderman, LLP, First Bank & Trust, Superior Health Plan, Wells Fargo, South Plains Mall, Citizens Bank, Fiesta Motors of Lubbock and Amerigroup Corporation.

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Leadership Lubbock 2011-12 Class Graduates!

The 2011-12 class of Leadership Lubbock graduated at a banquet on May 24. Thank you to Coach Marsha Sharp for speaking at the event. All 41 participants completed the year-long program and that wrapped up the 36th year of Leadership Lubbock.

Listed are the current graduates:

David Abercia, Rob Bailey, Constance Barbian, Jason Bigham, Randy Blodgett, Casey Brewer, Abbi Brickey, Walt Cathey, Shon Elliot, Adam Finger, Jason Gandy, Mark Haberer, Chris Harwood, Jimmy Henderson, Jeff Hill, Joe Hoelscher, Terry Holeman, Karrie Jones, Kolby Kimbrough, Joseph Llanas, Melissa Madrid, Aida Martinez, Fiona May, Martha Mouret–Sanders, Mikella Newsom, Ross Nieman, Matt Paden, Esther Pena, Rebecca Ramirez, Meagan Rieder, Bob Rosencranse, Jeffrey Ross, Chelsea Salazar, Chad Sales, Traci Siebenlist, Melody Sisk, Chris St. Clair, Michelle Stephens, Britta Tye, Stephanie Williams and Clint Zientek Thank you to Bobby Cude, Leadership Lubbock Chairman for leading an excellent

group of committee volunteers this year. Also, we would like to give a huge thank you to the year long sponsors. All are listed on our website and the top sponsors include: Chickfil-A, United Supermarkets, First Care Health Plan, Davis Allen Agency, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, and Legacy Ranch.

Designs in Thread sponsored the program

by supplying the class and committee shirts for the year.

Now that the 2011-2012 class has completed the program, we turn your attention to the Leadership Lubbock application for the 2012-2013 class. The application can be found on our website. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 13 by 5:00 PM.

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CHAMBER 101 – Pizza with the Chamber President The Chamber will host “Pizza with the Chamber President” – a Chamber 101 event on Tuesday, June 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 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. This is also your opportunity to

network with other new members, as well as Chamber volunteers and staff, so bring plenty of business cards and prepare to grow your business network.

The lunch will be held on the 2nd floor in the San Jacinto conference room and it is free to attend. To RSVP or request additional information, please contact Colleen Evans, Vice President of Membership, at colleen. evans@lubbockbiz.org or by phone at (806) 761-7001.

Ambassador of the Month Colton Glasscock

Congratulations to Colton Glasscock, Loan Officer at First Bank & Trust, for being awarded the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month this June.

Glasscock initially joined the Chamber’s 2012 Total Resource Campaign and decided to join the Ambassador program shortly after meeting fellow business men and women.

“Being involved with new business openings is pretty interesting and keeps me involved,” Glasscock said.

Although still fairly new to the Chamber, Glasscock said Business After Hours events are his favorite.

“I like representing the Chamber and the City of Lubbock by being a member of the Ambassadors,” Glasscock said. “It’s a great opportunity to network, see new development around the city, and it keeps me active in the community.”

Glasscock has been a volunteer for Meal on Wheels, is a member of the United Way Loaned Executive program, the Chamber TRC and now the Chamber Ambassador program.

“My leadership role involves getting out and serving the Lubbock Community and at the same time professionally representing First Bank & Trust,” Glasscock said.

When he’s not working or being an Am-

bassador, Glasscock enjoys playing softball, basketball, mountain biking, and enjoying a good cook-out.

“I’m expecting my first kiddo, so I’m sure my time-off will soon encompass raising him, and I’m excited about that,” Glasscock said.

Glasscock said he highly recommends businesses to join the Chamber, especially if their occupation requires getting involved in the business community or even if they just enjoy meeting new people, or helping out as a volunteer from time to time.

“It’s a great organization and can be quite beneficial if you take advantage of it.”

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Big Events for 2012 Golf Classic – July 23 Fiestas Patrias Luncheon – September 11 Chamber University Accounting & Taxes – September Human Resources – October Hub City BBQ – September 20 Harvest Breakfast – October 2 Business Mercado – October 11 Tuscany Trip – November 8 - 16 Annual Meeting – November 29

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2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN Tim Collins Collins Tile, LLP CHAIRMAN ELECT Carlos Morales Caprock Home Health Services, Inc. IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRWOMAN Irasema Velasquez Velasquez Insurance & Worksite Benefits TREASURER Alona Beesinger Suddenlink West Texas SECRETARY Eddie McBride Lubbock Chamber of Commerce VICE CHAIRMAN, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Beth Bridges South Plains Mall VICE CHAIRMAN, COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION Dan Jackson KCBD TV-NewsChannel 11 VICE CHAIRMAN, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DIVISION Jay Jacobus Scarborough Specialties, Inc. VICE CHAIRMAN, HISPANIC BUSINESS DIVISION Rudy Rosales Montelongo’s Mexican Restaurant VICE CHAIRMAN, LEADERSHIP DIVISION Peter Hur RFS Financial Services VICE CHAIRWOMAN, MEMBERSHIP DIVISION Polly Vann V-tech Environmental Services HISPANIC BUSINESS DIVISION REPRESENTATIVE Yolanda Gonzaga TTUHSC BOARD ADMINISTRATION Martin Aguirre Workforce Solutions South Plains Cathy Allen The Gibraltar Group Larry Allen People’s Bank Stephen Beasley Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Ron Betenbough Betenbough Homes John D. Brock NorthStar Surgical Center Jeff Dane UMC Health System Renee Davis Alderson Enterprises Linda Gaither WestMark REALTORS Karen Garza Lubbock Independent School District Gary Gregory Atmos Energy Grace Hernandez Texas Tech University Sidney Hopper United Supermarkets Clayton Isom TAO Development Group Robert Lacy PYCO Industries Gabe Martinez Telemundo KXTQ-TV 46, Ramar Comm.

Stephanie Massengale Advanced Graphics Brandon Mulkey Chick-fil-A at South Plains Crossing Richard Parks Covenant Health System Keith Patrick American Cancer Society Bill Patton Robison, Johnston & Patton, CPAs Joe Phea African American

Chamber of Commerce - Lubbock Norval Pollard City Bank Shirley Schleuse Lamar Outdoor Advertising David Seim Happy State Bank Frank Silvas AFLAC Gabe Vitela National Teachers Life Insurance Company Mitch Watson First Bank & Trust Co. Gary Zheng Lubbock Power & Light

CHAMBER STAFF Eddie McBride, IOM, 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, CCE, IOM, Vice President-Legislative Affairs Constance Barbian, Vice President-Communications Colleen Evans, IOM, Vice President-Membership Services Amy Marquez, Retention Specialist Audrey DeLeon, Project & Research Specialist Kathy Bass, Administrative Assistant Faith Jurek, Katelyn Darney, Erin Reid, Interns

1500 Broadway, Suite 101 Wells Fargo Center Lubbock, TX 79401 P 806.761.7000 F 806.761.7013

www.lubbockchamber.com info@lubbockbiz.org

2012 Chamber Golf Classic – SOLD OUT Thank you to everyone who registered early for the 2012 Chamber Golf Classic, scheduled for Monday, July 23, at The Hillcrest Country Club. This event is currently SOLD OUT. For questions, please call Audrey Deleon at (806) 761-7000.

Thank you to our 2012 sponsors!

DIAMOND SPONSOR Lamar Outdoor Advertising ACE SPONSORS Atmos Energy Bayer CropScience (FiberMax) Suddenlink Communications UMC Physician Network Services X-Fab Texas, Inc. EAGLE SPONSORS Carino’s Italian Grill

Llano Estacado Winery Walgreens #4819 SHIRT SPONSOR Morrison Supply Company BREAKFAST SPONSOR Chick-fil-A at South Plains Crossing GOLF BALL SPONSOR FirstCare Health Plans LUNCH SPONSOR Advanced Graphix TOWEL SPONSOR Teinert Commercial Building Services, Inc. DRINK CART SPONSOR First Bank & Trust Co. DRIVING RANGE SPONSOR J Ferg Roofing & Foam

Business of the Month

Sam’s Club Begins New Chapter in Lubbock After more than 25 years in Lubbock, Sam’s Club recently started a new chapter when their newly relocated location opened in April. Located in the Canyon West Shopping Center, Sam’s Club is easily accessible at the intersection of West Loop 289 and the Marsha Sharp Freeway at the Milwaukee Avenue access.

While the new Sam’s Club only relocated less than a mile from its original location, club manager Kevin Judge says its location is much more convenient for the public due to easier vehicular access in-and-out of the club and ample parking.

The relocated Sam’s Club also features a more shopper-friendly interior layout. The new club measures approximately 136,000 square feet, which is about one-third larger than the previous Sam’s Club location. Upon entrance, members will immediately discover

a fresh, bright atmosphere featuring skylights and shiny concrete floors as the club opens just in time for warmer weather.

The new club also has a new Sam’s Club Hearing Center, offering premium technology in hearing aid and personal listening devices. Other health and wellness benefits include a pharmacy featuring $4 and $10 generic prescriptions and savings on branded prescriptions.

Sam’s Club also offers an optical department and free monthly health screenings to help members take charge of their health through preventative measures.

A Sam’s Club Membership offers exclusive savings on merchandise and outstanding member benefits. With access to eValues and early shopping hours, Plus membership offers even more with premium service options. For more information, visit SamsClub.com.

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Ground Breakings & Ribbon Cuttings

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Lubbock Businesses Honored in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored CEV Multimedia, WesTex Document and X8 Environmental along with 72 other 2012 Blue Ribbon Award Winners at the 2012 America’s Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C., May 21-23. Blue Ribbon Awards are given to companies that demonstrate innovative business practices and strong contributions to their communities.

“These small businesses are each a shining example of the power of free enterprise and the opportunities it can create for America’s doers and dreamers,” said Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber.

“They are driving growth and creating jobs in their own communities and contributing to the strength of America’s economy. Our economic recovery will be fueled by these small businesses and their dedicated workers. Today we congratulate them on this achievement and encourage them to continue pursuing the American Dream.”

“Small businesses are often described as the pulse or backbone of our country, and we admire the drive and initiative that it takes for their owners to be successful,” said Rosalind

CEV: Tom Donahue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with Gordon Davis

The D.C. Fly-In and Small Business Summit attendees are pictured left to right. Front Row: Tim Collins, Audrey DeLeon, Todd Klein; Second Row: Marinda Heinrich, Gina Jones, Eddie McBride, Robin Raney; Third Row: Karen Gibson, David Burnett and Cliff Hillin; not pictured are Randy Sherwood, John Weigand, John Thompson and Gordon Davis.

Brewer, President and CEO of Sam’s Club.

“Fifty years ago, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. was founded as a small business, facing many of the same challenges and opportunities then

that these businesses face today. We join them in celebrating this honor and the spirit of entrepreneurship that makes these businesses successful.”

WesTex Document, Inc.: Tom Donahue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with John Thompson

X8: Tom Donahue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with John Wiegand, Randy Sherwood and David Burnett

Combined Dental and Vision Plans Offered Exclusively to Lubbock Chamber Employer Health Plan Members Lubbock Chamber Employer Health Plan members have access to unique group dental plans not ordinarily offered to small employer groups under 10 employees… take advantage of these benefits now!

Dental/Vision plan highlights include: • Combined $1250 Dental and Vision Calendar Year Maximum (plan design unique to Ameritas and not otherwise offered to employer groups below 10 lives).

• Members who meet their annual requirements receive an additional $250 in dental rewards….money that can be added to the $1250 calendar year maximum the following year for future dental work.

• Members may elect to use $200 of their $1250 calendar year maximum on vision services (i.e. exams, frames, lens, contact lenses).

• Endodontics and Periodontics paid at an 80th co-insurance level vs. the usual 50th co-insurance level for those dental procedures.

• RX discount savings of 15% at Walmart pharmacies with an Ameritas ID card.

• Vision discount savings of 15% at Walmart vision centers with an Ameritas ID card.

Please contact your current employee benefit broker or Gentry Woodburn at Ameritas Group for further details. Gentry Woodburn – (806) 355 – 0767 or gtalley@ ameritas.com.

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Leadership Lubbock Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Each year, a deserving Leadership Lubbock graduate is selected as the recipient of the Leadership Lubbock Distinguished Alumni Award. This award is repeatedly given to a deserving individual that has worked in the Lubbock Community and has given back to the community 10 fold. This year, Kevin McMahon was awarded with the prestigious award at the May 24, Leadership Lubbock graduation banquet.

Kevin McMahon’s professional career has been centered on income tax and business consulting.

Although McMahon continues to maintain a large tax and business consulting practice, his areas of concentration now include business valuation and litigation support services related to business acquisitions and sales, shareholder litigation and marital dissolutions at trial and in mediation.

McMahon attended Amarillo College and transferred to Texas Tech University in 1971.

In May of 1973, McMahon graduated with his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in

valuable experience in auditing and tax compliance for small businesses and individuals.

While in this occupation, he became licensed to practice public accounting as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Civic work has always been a hallmark of Caraway, McMahon & Company, LLP, and its predecessors. McMahon has been a true representation of service, and has volunteered his time and expertise to many worthwhile institutions and causes in the Lubbock area.

Currently, McMahon is serving on the CH Foundation Board, the Talkington Endowment Board of Trustee, the Helen Jones Foundation Endowment, the Lubbock Area United Way, the City of Lubbock and the West Texas Home Builders Home for Heroes.

Due to McMahon’s career success and service, there is no doubt that he is deserving of this prestigious award. The Lubbock ChamAccounting from Texas Tech University. ber and the Leadership Lubbock Committee Upon graduation, McMahon began work- would like to congratulate Kevin McMahon ing for the Lubbock accounting firm, Caraway for receiving the 2012 Leadership Lubbock & Howard, as a staff accountant and gained Distinguished Alumni Award.

A NEW STAR IN HEALTH CARE… … is on the horizon! After 45 years of operating as Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, the company officially became StarCare Specialty Health System on June 1st.

In 2010, the United States Congress passed “Rosa’s Law,” striking the term mental retardation from all Federal laws and publications and inserting the term “intellectual disability.” Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Maryland, author of the bill, says, “It brings us out of the dark ages and into a world of evolved sensibilities by retiring an archaic term that equates the person with the disability and substituting it with a term that references the type of disability.”

During its last session, the Texas Legislature followed suit by passing a law calling for the use of respectful language in reference to people with disabilities. Author Texas Repre-

sentative Vicki Truitt, R-Keller said “Hurtful language (such as ‘disabled,’ ‘mentally ill,’ ‘handicapped’ and ‘crippled’) will be replaced by people-first language such as “persons with disabilities.”

StarCare CEO Cathy Pope said, “I am grateful for the change in law that led us to this big decision to change our identity in support of inclusion and the reduction of stigma.” “Our company has long provided a system of care, based upon best practices.

Our new name better represents who we are and the wide variety of services we provide.”

StarCare has four (4) major divisions: Sunrise Canyon Behavioral Health Network (Adult Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Forensics and Crisis Services,) Silver Star Health Network (Aging Services,) Children

and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Intellectual Disability Services.

As StarCare evolves from a Center to a System of Care, our commitment to quality remains the same. StarCare: New Name; Same Commitment.

Please join StarCare in celebrating the next chapter in our history of high quality, community based services!

By: Roger Karr, StarCare Lubbock

April 16 - May 15

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2012 Texas 4-H Roundup in Lubbock June 11-15 For the first time, the 2012 Texas 4-H Roundup will be held in Lubbock on the Texas Tech University campus June 11-15. This event is the pinnacle event for all of Texas 4-H and draws more than 4,000 youth and adults each year. The purpose of the 4-H Roundup is to supplement the county 4-H program and project works by hosting competitive events, skills building activities, trade show and networking opportunities.

Since its inception 65 years ago, the Texas 4-H Roundup has always held its annual event in College Station, until this year. Day passes will be available for a small fee and can

be purchased at the door of the United Spirit Arena each day of the event.

The Chamber requests that our members help welcome and be prepared for the 4,000 youth and adults that will visit our town for

the first time on June 11-15. We encourage members to support these guests in any way possible, including welcome signs in your store front or outside your business and recognizing the event on your marquees around town. You are invited to attend the kick-off Ribbon Cutting and Press Conference at 9:30 a.m. on June 12 at Club Red in the United Spirit Arena.

For questions, please contact the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Lubbock at (806) 746-6101.

Release written by David Petr for Visit Lubbock

Strong Job and Economic Growth in West Texas Despite the economy and the increasing rate of unemployment in the United States, Lubbock and West Texas have received continued praise and support for strong job and economic growth.

According to the 2012 new Geography Rankings, four cities in West Texas were named in the Top 10 small cities nationwide for Job Growth from 2000 to 2012. The cities that ranked among the top 10 were: Odessa (#1), Midland (#2), San Angelo (#5) and Lubbock (#10). Other West Texas cities in the national rankings include Amarillo (#45) and Abilene (#153).

The National Fourth Economy Community Index named Lubbock as the ninth mid-sized top counties for 2012. According to the new Fourth Community Index, Lubbock is among the top communities positioned to attract modern investment and managed economic growth. The index was created to serve as a “dashboard” for community stake-

holders to determine their capacity to attract and sustain modern investment.

Forbes Magazine utilized the Bureau of Labor and Statistics employment data from November 2000 to January 2012 to produce the top ten Forbes’ “Best Small Cities for Jobs” list. The survey ranked “large”, “midsize” and “small” areas defined by nonfarm employment base. Cities that cracked the top 10 list were one of 242 metropolitan statistical areas with less than 150,000 jobs. Five small Texas cities made the list, which include: Odessa (1), Midland (2), San Angelo (4), Lubbock (9), and Laredo (10).

Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Chairman Tim Collins said the national rankings the West Texas and Lubbock economy received for a strong economy and job growth is no surprise.

“The Lubbock economy is built on a strong business foundation,” Collins said.

“The people of Lubbock and West Texas

work hard and make it an ideal place to live for sustained investment. I can only see continued strong job and economic growth in the future.”

For more information about the economic rankings and service, please visit: http://www.tmdailypost.com/article/business/texas-miracle-alive-and-well http://fourtheconomy.com/initiatives/ fourth-economy-index/#anchor3 http://www.forbes.com/sites/joelkotkin/2012/05/01/the-best-cities-for-jobs-2/

Employment Opportunities The following positions are currently available at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. Interested applicants should contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

Vice President Hispanic Business Division Customer Service Representative

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Welcome to the New Chamber Members

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

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands (806) 762-4118 3701 Avenue A Lubbock, TX 79404 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57410 (806) 797-5781 8109 Indiana Lubbock, TX 79423 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57421 (806) 798-3130 9802 Slide Road Lubbock, TX 79424 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57400 (806) 762-1877 2318 19th St. Lubbock, TX 79401 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57411 (806) 745-9665 8126 University Lubbock, TX 79423 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57422 (806) 745-2989 2504 98th St. Lubbock, TX 79423 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57401 (806) 762-3470 2902 4th Street Lubbock, TX 79415 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57412 (806) 792-1926 5002 Quaker Lubbock, TX 79413 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57423 (806) 785-5594 3402 98th St. Lubbock, TX 79423 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57402 (806) 797-6019 3802 34th St. Lubbock, TX 79410 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57413 (806) 793-5775 4324 82nd St. Lubbock, TX 79423 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57424 (806) 785-2249 5001 University Lubbock, TX 79413 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57403 (806) 762-2269 802 Ave. Q Lubbock, TX 79401 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57414 (806) 747-5566 2423 4th St. Lubbock, TX 79403 Convenience Stores

Aarron Russ Custom Roofing (806) 885-4660 10026 CR 7000 Lubbock, TX 79407 Roofing Contractors

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57404 (806) 762-2350 2608 Ave. Q Lubbock, TX 79411 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57416 (806) 795-5921 5724 4th St. Lubbock, TX 79403 Convenience Stores

Adobe Auto Sales Inc. (806) 687-2362 4711 Ave. Q Lubbock, TX 79412 Automobile Dealers - Used

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57405 (806) 763-7983 2524 Parkway Lubbock, TX 79403 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57417 (806) 793-7119 6101 19th St. Lubbock, TX 79416 Convenience Stores

All About Looks (806) 762-5070 1706 Buddy Holly Ave. Lubbock, TX 79401 Fabric Shop

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57406 (806) 744-8495 2012 50th St. Lubbock, TX 79412 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57418 (806) 796-0642 5802 34th St. Lubbock, TX 79407 Convenience Stores

BC - Belly Couture (806) 794-3400 8201 Quaker Ave. #116 Lubbock, TX 79424 Clothing -Apparel - Women

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57409 (806) 799-5900 3402 University Lubbock, TX 79413 Convenience Stores

7-Eleven Stores / Alon Brands #57420 (806) 798-8607 5746 82nd St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Convenience Stores

Bimbo Bakeries/Mrs. Baird’s (806) 763-9304 202 E. Broadway PO Box 1496 Lubbock, TX 79403 Bakeries

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.

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Welcome to the New Chamber Members

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

Bliss Dental (806) 741-4101 4819 Ave Q Lubbock, TX 79412 Dentists

Lubbock Invest (806) 686-4259 5109 82nd Street Suite 7, #188 Lubbock, TX 79424 Real Estate - Investments

Rick’s Tire Warehouse (806) 740-0230 1901 Texas Avenue Lubbock, TX 79405 Tire Dealers

Tigris Real Estate, LLC (806) 687-8888 5215 79th Street Lubbock, TX 79424 Apartments

Buxkemper Farms (806) 777-4630 PO Box 682 Slaton, TX 79364 Farms

Tracy R. Henson McBee, DDS, PA (806) 792-2171 3315 64th Street Lubbock, TX 79423 Dentists

Sandia Construction (806) 745-9450 2723 81st Street Lubbock, TX 79423 Construction Companies

Travelodge Inn & Suites (806) 741-1600 5108 Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79404 Hotels & Motels

Shaded Acres Tree and Boulder Farm (806) 777-6556 FM 1585 & South Slide Road Lubbock, TX 79424 Tree Farm

United Healthcare (806) 784-0213 Insurance

Cardinal’s Sport Center, Inc. (806) 765-6645 6524 Slide Road Lubbock, TX 79424 Sporting Goods Glass Magic (806) 799-7272 4302 West Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79407 Automobile Glass Gomez II Bail Bonds (806) 741-1905 715 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 Bail Bondsman Graphaix, LLC (785) 218-6649 Promotional Products John Johnson Homes Inc. (806) 787-3987 Home Builders

Minsa Corporation (806) 799-3755 4401 82nd Street, Suite 1150 (79424) PO Box 94466 Lubbock, TX 79493 Manufacturing Mortensen Properties (806) 698-6007 Real Estate - Developers Mprint Creative (806) 416-1616 Graphic Services Noel Farms 3010 FM 378 Floydada, TX 79235 (806) 687-0086 Farms Oakmont Estates Real Estate - Developers

Kaleidoscoops (806) 793-2240 2902 50th Street Lubbock, TX 79413 Ice Cream Store

Paradise Lawn & Landscape, LLC (806) 789-8288 PO Box 64386 Lubbock, TX 79424 Lawn Care Service

King & Gibson Advertising (806) 792-5141 4114 Avenue Q Lubbock, TX 79412 Advertising Agency and/or Public Firm

Raider Xtreme, LLC (806) 795-2222 3801 154th Street Lubbock, TX 79423 Gymnastic Instruction

Simply Decadent Bakery (806) 798-2253 5905 82nd Street, Suite #101 Lubbock, TX 79424 Bakeries Sparkling Image (806) 543-4840 3013 34th Street Lubbock, TX 79413 Restroom Sanitation Services State Farm Insurance - Scott Powell (806) 793-2855 8208 Indiana Lubbock, TX 79423 Insurance The Home Depot #0505 (806) 788-1484 5801 West Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79414 Home Improvement & Remodeling

Universal Automatic Doors of Texas, Inc. (806) 748-1138 Door & Gate Operating Devices Walter Verkamp Farm (806) 892-2363 Farms Vermeer Equipment of Texas, Inc. (806) 745-1245 3415 E. Slaton Road Lubbock, TX 79404 Equipment Companies - Buy, Sell, or Lease Windmill Village Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (806) 744-1113 507 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Lubbock, TX 79403 Health Care - Nursing & Rehab Center

The Home Depot #6827 (806) 791-4102 2615 50th Street Lubbock, TX 79413 Home Improvement & Remodeling

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.

4/16/2011 – 5/15/2012