Lubbock Business Network - May 2012

Vol. 20 No. 5

May 2012

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

Exhibitors are busy preparing for what has been called, “The largest business to business networking event on the South Plains” and will compete for awards in six categories: Most Innovative, Most Fun, Best First Time Exhibitor, Best Giveaway, Best Staff and Best of Show. “Restaurant Row” has expanded this year and will be located in the Banquet Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will conclude with Business After Hours hosted by Lubbock Moonlight Musicals.

Complimentary tickets are being distributed from all Select-a-Seat locations and from the Chamber offices, 1500 Broadway, Suite 101. Tickets are also available for $5 at the door the day of the event.

The 2012 Business Expo offered more exhibitor space than ever before, and space is

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currently sold out. A waiting list is available for those interested in exhibiting. For more information, contact Robin Raney at Robin.

Raney@lubbockbiz.org, or call the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

Thank you to the 2012 Business Expo Sponsors!

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, Workforce Solutions South Plains Platinum Sponsors: Benchmark Business Solutions, Bodyworks, Chick-fil-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

Total Resource Campaign Surpasses Goal The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce staff along with volunteers and sponsors, celebrated their Total Resource Campaign Victory Party on April 30, 2012 at the Lazy S Rock Ranch.

Volunteers with the Total Resource Campaign (TRC) reached more than 107% of the final goal of $350,000 by April 30 with additional contributions to come. Almost 300 member businesses have taken advantage of

the TRC, and the Chamber could not have made this progress without the hard work and dedication of their volunteers. The official number of contributions will be released in May, 2012.

Top five cash contributors for the 2012 TRC include Chris Ramirez of Suddenlink, Phebe Ellis-Roach of PrimeWest Mortgage, Andrea Wilson of The Price Group, Brice

Foster of Southwest Bank, and Tony Garcia of Carino’s.

During the TRC, members chose from a “menu” of Chamber programs, products and services in which to invest for the remainder of 2012 and through 2013. Once the member is contacted through the TRC, they will not be contacted for these programs again, which (See TRC, Page 3)

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May 1 New Century Leadership Graduation Banquet 6:30 p.m. – Jones AT&T Stadium, 550 University Avenue 2 Cinco de Mayo Luncheon 11:30 a.m. – Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane 3 Community Prayer Breakfast 7 a.m. – Overton Hotel Agriculture Committee Meeting 7:30 a.m. – PYCO, 2901 Avenue A Leadership Lubbock Committee Meeting 11 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Odyssey Hospice 4:30 p.m. – 1717 Norfolk Avenue, 4th Floor 4 Chick-fil-A LeaderCast 2012 / Leadership Lubbock Class Day 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Bacon Heights Baptist Church, 5110 54th St. Imagine Lubbock Together Committee Meeting 8 a.m. – LCOC Transportation Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. – LCOC 8 Business Mercado Committee Meeting 4 p.m. – American State Bank, 1401 Avenue Q 9 State of the Texas Tech University System Luncheon / Ambassador Monthly Luncheon 11:45 a.m. – McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 17th and University Avenue

State of the TTU System Luncheon

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will partner with representatives from the Texas Tech System including Chancellor Kent Hance, Texas Tech President Guy Bailey and TTUHSC President Tedd Mitchell, M.D. for a “State of the TTU System” luncheon. The luncheon will be on May 9 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 17th & University.

Tickets are $30 and members receive a discounted price of $25. The deadline to register is noon, May 4. Register today!

*SPONSORSHIPS are available by contacting Norma Ritz Johnson for more information, 806-761-7000.

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2012 Lubbock Business Expo Exhibitor List Expo 2012 Lubbock Business 10-20 Boutique.....................................................................613 AARP....................................................................................651 Abbeyville Dentistry..............................................................428 Abili-Tees Shirt Design.........................................................417 Accolade Home Care.................................................Endcap H Advanced Graphics....................................................Endcap D AFLAC - Laquita Carthel Regional Sales.............................116 AimBank...............................................................................202 America Supports You Texas...............................................652 Anderson Custom Windew Coverings, Inc. ........................637 Armstrong Moving & Storage, Inc. ......................................625 Ashmore & Associates Insurance Agency, LLC...................612 Ashmore Inn & Suites..........................................................616 AT&T....................................................................................127 Baker Office Products, Inc. ...............................Endcap G, 128 Basic Foundation Repair......................................................679 Bates-Wells, Inc. .........................................................103, 104 Battery Joe...........................................................................682 Baymont Inn and Suites.......................................................220 Bazar Solutions, Inc. ...........................................................420 Benchmark Business Solutions..................................Endcap C Better Business Bureau.......................................................681 Blackmon Mooring Services................................................124 Bliss Dental..................................................................610, 611 Blue Layer............................................................................312 Bodyworks Family Sports Centers.............................Endcap M Breedlove Foods, Inc. .........................................................123 Buffalo Springs Lake............................................................122 Bug Tech......................................................................317, 405 Bybee's................................................................................427 Calvert Home Health Care, Ltd. ..........................................125 Capital CDC.........................................................................217 Caprock Home Health Services.................................Endcap P Caprock Waste.....................................................................212 Carino's Italian..................................................Restaurant Row Carpet Tech................................................................Endcap T Ceta Canyon Camp and Retreat Center..............................213 Chick-fil-A at South Plains Crossing...........................Endcap A Children's Home of Lubbock................................................211 Childress Photographic Group.............................................629 Choice Media.......................................................................129 Civic Lubbock/Select a Seat................................................434 Civil Air Patrol.......................................................................674 Cobco...................................................................................647 Coca-Cola Refreshments.................................Restaurant Row Communities in Schools on the South Plains......................683 CoNetrix...............................................................................11 Covenant Health System.............................................618, 619 Custom Electronicss....................................................120, 121 Custom Food Group....................................................672, 673 Dance with Me.............................................................633, 634 Design Warehouse / Campus Design..................................300 Dion's...................................................................................214 Domino's Pizza.................................................Restaurant Row Double B Party Barns.......................................Restaurant Row Dubco Solar.........................................................................407 Edward Jones - Zach Holtzman..........................................208

Empire Paper......................................................................675 ERF Wireless......................................................................418 Essentially Angelic..............................................................654 Estacado Industries - Lubbock State Supported Living Center.................................................................................319 Express Employment Professionals...................................322 Fastpay Payroll Services....................................................210 FastSigns............................................................................302 First United Bank.................................................................110 FirstCare Health Plans..............................................Endcap K Forster Construction............................................................680 Fox Talk 950...............................................................Endcap J Fuddruckers........................................................................615 Glen Robertson Campaign.................................................630 Global Health Chiropractic..................................429, 430, 431 GO TEXAN - Texas Department of Agriculture.......................................................Restaurant Row goSmallBiz.com...................................................................117 Grady Henly........................................................................500 Graphaix Booth...................................................................604 Harrigan's/Zoo-kini's........................................Restaurant Row Health & Safety Solutions...................................................215 Heritage Oaks Nursing & Rehab.........................................415 High Plains Contractors & Management Group, Inc. .........321 Hogland Office Equipment........................Endcap U, 318, 406 Hub City BBQ......................................................................621 Hub City Beach Party..........................................................205 Humana .............................................................................639 Integracare Home Health & Hospice..................................665 J Ferg Roofing & Foam.............................................Endcap F Jason's Deli.....................................................Restaurant Row Juice Plus............................................................................666 Konica Minolta Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc. ......Endcap V KW Red Day................................................................656-661 La Paloma...........................................................................425 Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers.............108, 109 Laser Magic........................................................................107 Legal Sheild..............................................................Endcap W Liberty Mutual.....................................................................209 Literacy Lubbock.................................................................638 Llano Estacado Winery.......................................................314 Lovell and Company Billiards and Barstools.......................641 Lubbock Aero......................................................................113 Lubbock Avalanche-Journal......................................Endcap E Lubbock Caprock Chapter - Ambucs..................................663 Lubbock Country Club........................................................624 Lubbock County Republican Party......................................648 Lubbock Family Medecine..................................................423 Lubbock Herniated Disc......................................................306 Lubbock Invest............................................................400, 401 Lubbock Memorial Civic Center..........................................433 Lubbock Moonlight Musicals...............................................601 Lubbock Power and Light...................................................305 Main Event Entertainment LP..............................................424 Man Cave Worldwide..........................................................653 Managed Care Center, Inc. ................................................408 Mary Kay Cosmetics, Amy Rock..........................................617

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2012 Lubbock Business Expo Exhibitor List usiness Expo Exhibitor List

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.Restaurant Row ......................117 .....................500 .....................604 .Restaurant Row .....................215 .....................415 up, Inc. .........321 dcap U, 318, 406 .....................621 .....................205 .....................639 .....................665 ............Endcap F .Restaurant Row .....................666 nc. ......Endcap V ..............656-661 .....................425 .............108, 109 .....................107 ...........Endcap W .....................209 .....................638 .....................314 .....................641 ......................113 ...........Endcap E .....................663 .....................624 .....................648 .....................423 .....................306 .............400, 401 .....................433 .....................601 .....................305 .....................424 .....................653 .....................408 .....................617

Metabolic Research Center..................................403 Mobile Spa Girls by Beauti Control.......................636 Mosaic..........................................................676, 677 Mr. Credit Solutions..............................................649 Murphy Business Broker.......................................404 Music To The Maxx...............................................432 Names and Numbers.....................................111, 112 New Mexico Texas Coaches, LLC........................412 NorthStar Surgical Center.....................................426 NTS Communications, Inc. ..................................414 Office Depot..........................................................309 Officewise Furniture & Supply...............................667 Closing the Gaps P-20 Council.............................646 Paddle Tramps Manufacturing Co. ......................608 Pitney Bowes........................................................501 Pizza Hut...........................................Restaurant Row Plains Presort Services, Ltd. ................................203 Planet Fitness.......................................................642 Pop-A-Lock...........................................................421 Powerhouse Nutrition...........................................655 Project Management Institute West Texas Chapter.................................................................643 Racer Classic Car Wash.......................................304 Radisson Hotel & Atrium Restaurant....................416 Raider Ranch........................................................201 Ramar-TV Sponsor - The CW Lubbock......Endcap N RD Thomas Advertising..............................Endcap O Red Carpet Charters.............................................308 Rent A Nerd..................................................206, 207 Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park..............................................................626, 627 Ruby Tequila's...................................Restaurant Row Ruidoso Convention Center & The Lodge at Sierra Blanca...................................................................315 Sam's Club®.........................................................119 Sam's Club Pharmacy®........................................118 Savant Photography....................................Endcap Q Scarborough Specialties, Inc. .....................Endcap L Select Staff............................................................411 SERVPRO of Southwest Lubbock................602, 603 Signs on the Go..........................................Endcap B Sheridan’s Frozen Custard..............Restaurant Row South Plains & The Friendly Frontier Travelhost Magazine.............................................................130 South Plains Closing the Gap Council..................632 South Plains Community Action............................650 South Plains Mall..................................................204

South Plains Rural Health Services....................................323 Sparks Squared..................................................................303 Speedpro Imaging Lubbock................................................320 Speedy Buck......................................................................106 Spirit Ranch.................................................................668-670 Stars & Stripes....................................................................609 State Farm - James Tate & Scott Powell............................645 Staybridge Suites...............................................................105 Steve Sypert Insurance Agency, Inc. .................................216 Suddenlink Communications......................................101, 102 Switch I.T. Support....................................................Endcap X Tascosa Office Machines, Inc. ...................................622, 623 TeamChoice........................................................................307 Texas Boys Ranch, Inc. .....................................................219 Texas Chiropractic Wellness..............................................218 Texas Homeland Security & Sound....................................620 Texas Tech Federal Credit Union.......................................671 The Fox and Hound........................................Restaurant Row The Gibralter Group............................................................126 The Plaza - Lubbock...........................................................678 The Price Group.................................................................114 The Ranch at Dove Tree, LLC............................................200 Thrify Nickel........................................................................422 TTU Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business/Institute for Leadership Research.......................605 TTU Federal Credit Union..................................................635 TTU KTZZ TV/FM...............................................................311 TTU Office of the CIO.........................................................614 TTU Small Business Development Center.................503, 504 Tuff Shed............................................................................419 UMC Health System.................................................Endcap R UMC Physician Network Services......................................413 UniFirst...............................................................................628 United Blood Services........................................................664 Verizon Wireless.................................................................409 Visit Lubbock, Convention and Visitor's Bureau.........606, 607 Waste Connections of Texas, LLC......................................316 Wayland Baptist University.................................................313 Wells Fargo................................................................Endcap I West Texas Gas, Inc. .........................................................502 WesTex Document, Inc. ...........................................Endcap Y White Knights Limousine....................................................631 Workforce Solutions South Plains.............................Endcap S Worldpay.............................................................................505 X-Fab..................................................................................662 Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock...........................640 YWCA of Lubbock/The Legacy Event Center.....................644

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The Chamber reserves the right to relocate exhibitors or modify the floor plan should it be deemed necessary at any time. (2012 Business Expo Exhibitor Agreement)

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer Mentors Celebrated as 2011 Bigs of the Year are Presented Plaques Provided By: Shyenne DeMoss, Marketing and Recruitment Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock-Plainview Plainview, TX (April 20, 2012) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock-Plainview announce Bigs of the Year. The 2011 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year are Rocky Sabins and Isabel Alvarez, both of Plainview.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock-Plainview, along with supporters of the agency, will gather at the Plainview branch office, located at 705W. 6th St. Suite 1E, on Friday, April 20th at 10:30 am to celebrate and present the 2011 Lubbock-Plainview Bigs of the Year with plaques.

Big Brother Rocky Sabins, has been matched with Little Brother Fernando for about 1.5 years. Rocky said, “When I signed up to be a “Big” I thought it would be for the benefit of the “Little” assigned to me.

Big Brothers Big Sisters has proven to be an enriching experience for both Fernando and me.”Fernando said “The things he (Rocky) taught me usually come from dads, but I don’t have a dad. Rocky has taught me to fish and hunt and he takes me to movies.”

Big Sister Isabel Alvarez has been matched

with Little Sister Layla for about 1 year and 4 months. Barbara Hernandez, Layla’s Grandmother and Guardian said, “For a person to take time from their life to make a difference in another is the most wonderful gift they could give.”

Thanks to Isabel’s mentoring and one-onone time, Layla has improved in her over all attitude, her school performance is improving , and she’s learning how to make wise decisions in general.

Rocky and Isabel were nominated by Big Brothers Big Sisters Lubbock-Plainview staff

members and were picked among the hundreds of volunteers enrolled in the program to represent the Lubbock-Plainview agency in the Texas Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Year for 2011.

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been serving the South Plains for 42 years and provides mentors to children in need of an additional positive role model in their life through one-to-one mentoring supported by professionally trained staff.

For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters or how you can help support its community efforts, please call our office at (806) 763-6131.

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Community Prayer Breakfast

May

The Lubbock Chamber is set to host their annual Community Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 3, 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Overton Hotel.

Community Prayer Breakfast started years ago and has been tied to the National Day of Prayer during the month of May. Each year, the breakfast features a Christian speaker to present a message to the business community related to the National Day of Prayer. This year’s speaker is award-winning Christian vocalist, Natalie Grant.

The event is now sold out and we would like to thank our sponsors for their support of the 2012 Community Prayer Breakfast. If you are a sponsor, please remember to have your table filled. You won’t want to miss out!

We would like to thank the following sponsors:

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15 Ribbon Cutting/Celebration for CEV Multimedia 11:30 a.m. – 1020 Southeast Loop 289 Texas Townhall Meeting with Comptroller Susan Combs 7:15 p.m. – TBD 16 Golf Committee Meeting 9 a.m. – TBD Ribbon Cutting for Essentially Angelic 4:30 p.m. – 3335 70th St., Suite A 17 Executive Committee Meeting Noon – LCOC Business After Hours hosted by Atmos Energy 5:30 p.m. – The Hope Lodge, 3511 10th St. 18 Imagine Lubbock Together Committee Meeting 8 a.m. – LCOC

Presenting Sponsor:

21-23 DC Fly-In / U.S. Chamber Small Business Summit Washington, D.C. 22 Ground Breaking for All Saints Episcopal High School of Lubbock 8 a.m. – 3222 103rd St.

Diamond Sponsor:

Gold Sponsors:

ADC. INC, Alderson Enterprises, Atmos Energy, Betenbough Homes, Citizens Bank, First Bank & Trust Co., First United Bank, Happy State Bank, Howard, Cunningham, Houchin & Turner, L.L.F., Lubbock National Bank, Lubbock Power & Light, MassMutual Financial Bank, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency, Security State Bank, Steel Depot, Suddenlink Communications, SYSCO West Texas, Inc., WestMARK REALTORS, Vista Bank – 50th Street Branch Silver Sponsors:

American Bank of Commerce, Aycock Mediaworks, Bacon Heights Baptist Church, BBVA Compass Bank, Calvert Home Health Care, Ltd., Caraway, McMahon & Co., LLP, Citibus, Collins Tile, LLP, Deerwood Construction, Inc., First Christian Church, Fuddruckers, Lovell Company, Inc., Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, LISD Administration, Peoples Bank, Scarborough Specialties, Inc., Shamburger Agency, Southwest Bank, Spirit Ranch, Wells Fargo Bank

Cinco de Mayo Luncheon

23 New Century Leadership Committee Meeting 11 a.m. - LCOC

Platinum Sponsors:

24 Leadership Lubbock Graduation Banquet 6:30 p.m. – TBD 25 Imagine Lubbock Together Committee Meeting 8 a.m. – LCOC 28 Chamber Offices closed for Memorial Day 31 Board of Directors Meeting 10 a.m. – Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 North Boston Avenue

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The Chamber is set to host their annual Cinco de Mayo luncheon on Tuesday, May 2 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be catered

by Montelongo’s Restaurant.

Ticket prices are $15 for Chamber members and $20 for prospective members. Sponsorships are available for the following: Silver sponsor- $250.00 Gold sponsor- $350.00 Platinum sponsor- $550.00 Diamond sponsor- $750.00 For more information or to register, call (806) 761-7000 or visit www.lubbockchamber.com or contact Jorge Quirino at (806) 761-7005 or jorge.quirino@lubbockbiz.org.

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Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Receives 2012 Workforce Excellence Award from Texas Economic Development Council Provided by: Holly Givens, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) is the recipient of the 2012 Workforce Excellence Award from the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC). This award recognizes exceptional contributions by a Texas community that has implemented successful workforce initiatives.

Criteria for the award includes innovativeness, transferability, community commitment and leverage, measured objectives and secondary benefits.

“Today, our nation is faced with a profound economic shift – advanced manufacturing, energy, information technology, healthcare and other high-tech industries are the new engines of economic development,” Terri Duncan, Director of Workforce Development for LEDA, said. “The education and training systems that we depend on – adult education, career-technical education, and community colleges – are struggling to keep up with the demand of these sectors for skilled workers.”

For the past 12 years, LEDA has worked hand in hand with local and regional partners to build a skilled, qualified workforce in an effort to meet the need of emerging occupations in Lubbock, the surrounding region and the state. LEDA and its partners have encouraged and laid a foundation for economic development entities to bring industry leaders and educational leaders together to develop programs with the goal of creating a skilled, future workforce to build prosperous and viable communities.

Rather than initiating programs traditionally found at the community college level, it has been LEDA’s goal to start all programs in high school. Upon graduation from high school, students are now better-equipped to make a seamless transition and continue their studies at the community college and university levels.

This integration provides opportunities for industry certifications, career paths and other credentials while still in high school; and creates multiple entry and exits through a student’s career/education process. Programs developed locally include automotive, manufacturing, construction technology, health care and more.

“The adoption of the process provides for more marketable skills for our future workforce and the types of skills needed for our economy to prosper and compete with the world. Furthermore, this has become a beneficial tool for LEDA in growing local businesses and recruiting new businesses to Lubbock,” Duncan said.

For more information about TEDC or the Workforce Development Award, please visit https://www.texasedc.org/node/44. To learn more about LEDA and the Workforce Development Award, visit www.LubbockEDA.org or contact Holly Givens, Director of Marketing and Communications, at holly.givens@ lubbockeda.org or 806. 723.8236.

2012 '20 Under 40' Winners Announced The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock proudly announce the 2012 20 Under 40 award recipients: Val Brown, The Price Group Justin Clark, Texas Tech University Suzanne Cox, Texas Tech University School of Law Brice Foster, Southwest Bank Meredith Imes, United Spirit Arena Lindsay Kennedy, National Sorghum Producers Dr. Catherine Langford, Texas Tech University Michelle McCallick, Allstate Insurance

Carlos Morales, Caprock Home Health Services William Murray, Texas Tech University Mary Myers, RD Thomas Matt Paden, Lubbock Christian University Keith Patrick, American Cancer Society Rebecca Ramirez, South Plains Community Action Association Patrick Sturdivant, Amerigroup Corporation Russell Thomasson, Texas Tech University James Vint, Coronado High School Dr. Jason P. White, Jason White Dentistry

Tyler Young, Texas Tech University Amy Zientek, Visit Lubbock Join the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to help us celebrate the Top 20 Under 40 Award Winners. Jeff Klotzman will be the event’s M.C. The reception will be held at the Scottish Rite building, 1101 70th Street, beginning at 6:30 with the dinner and program following at 7:00 PM. Deadline to register is Thursday, May 24. Tickets are available online.

For more information about the Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock visit www.yplubbock.org.

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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 Graphix 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

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Business of the Month

Since first opening 18 years ago, Outback has consistently served the Lubbock community with highquality food and service. Awarded

by Zagat’s food critics for having the nation’s best steak three years in a row, Outback continues to offer premium steaks, as well as a variety of different chicken, ribs, seafood and pasta dishes that keep people coming back for more. Our new “wood fire favorites” section of the menu is extremely popular.

As a means of showing appreciation and giving back to those that have helped make Outback what it is today, Outback enjoys donating time, funds, and food throughout the community.

For the past 15 years, Outback has hosted Outback Boys and Girls Club banquet helping to fund this vital and important organization. Outback also

supports the Lubbock Independent School District and Frenship ISD by distributing rewards, as well as hosting field-trip tours of the restaurant to the various schools, as well as fundraising banquets for several organizations throughout the community.

Early this summer, Outback will be undergoing a complete remodel. Not only will Outback be rolling out new menu specials, but the restaurant itself will be getting a new, up-to-date look.

This fall, Outback will begin serving weekend lunch, not only on Sundays, but on Saturdays as well. So, spend your summer with Outback, take part and witness her revolution first hand while continuing to enjoy the same great atmosphere, friendliness of staff, and mouth-watering entrees you know and love.

Apply for Leadership Lubbock!

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is looking for class participants for the 20122013 Leadership Lubbock Class. Applications will be available and ready to fill-out online on May 7, 2012.

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 are selected through an application process.

To apply, visit the Chamber website at www.lubbockchamber.com. For more information about Leadership Lubbock, or for any other questions, contact Phyllis Jones at 806-761-7000 or Phyllis.jones@ lubbockiz.org.

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The Biggest Advantage You Have Over Your Competitors: Your Employees

GLANCE at the Chamber

2011 Spirit of Enterprise Award presented at YPGL gathering On Tuesday, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock, presented Congressman Randy Neugebauer with the 2011 Spirit of Enterprise Award on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

The prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” award is given annually to members of Congress based on rankings they give for key business votes outlined in the Chamber’s yearly publication, How They Voted. This is the twenty-second year that the U.S. Chamber has formally honored the accomplishments

of this select group of members of Congress.

The designated “key votes” are recorded floor votes on issues established as priorities by the U.S. Chamber, on which Congress is informed of its position prior to the vote.

Senators and House members who support the Chamber’s position on at least 70% of these key votes receive the award.

About 270 of the nation’s 100 senators and 435 representatives received the award for their voting records. Neugebauer has won this award for the 9th consecutive year since he was elected to Congress in 2003.

About Generation Texas Provided by: Matthew Byler, Generation TX Generation Texas is a statewide, grassroots movement promoting a culture of college and career readiness leading to the most successful generation ever. All over Texas, students are finding their voices, setting strong goals, and fueling the movement called Generation Texas. Through both inspiration and information, Generation Texas connects students to each other and clarifies the steps they need to take on the path to college and career education, from taking the right classes and tests, to applying to colleges, to finding the money to pay for school. For more information, visit www.GenTX.org.

The Generation Texas campaign is spearheaded in the region by the South Plains Closing the Gaps P-20 Council, a coalition of higher education institutions, Region 17 Education Service Center school districts, businesses, and community organizations.

Through a grant received from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the

P-20 Council partnered with the College of Education at Texas Tech University to develop the South Plains Generation Texas (GenTX) initiative. South Plains GenTX is serving as a hub for community coordination of resources to prepare west Texas students for college and careers as well as provide a focused marketing effort and curriculum of in-school messaging to inspire and ignite a shared commitment to producing the most successful generation of students ever. The P-20 Council is utilizing college students to deliver the GenTX message. The team of students, known as GenTXperts, have coordinated many upcoming events to promote GenTX awareness. ● May 4, 2012: Statewide GenTX Day activities will be held throughout the region.

The Lubbock Community can support by wearing college t-shirts on this day. Businesses and homes can also support by displaying yard signs on their property. Signs are available at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. Please pick up as many as you need!

By: Gary Ball They keep your business running. They keep you motivated. They help you achieve success and they are constantly being looked at by your competition. Your employees are your most valuable asset, and if they aren’t engaged in their work with the company, they may be looking for the next job opportunity elsewhere. Competition has leveled the playing field, and investing your time and resources into making building a focused workforce that is enthusiastic about working for your company is an investment in making sure your business survives and thrives.

If your business is filled with disengaged employees, who do their eight to five but are “checked out” mentally from their work, you’re losing money. It’s estimated that employee disengagement costs businesses $328 billion every year, with national trends estimating that an employee’s lost productivity could cost 34 percent per $10,000 of their salary.

Encourage Learning

Employees are looking to grow their knowledge and understanding of their industry or field, and an employer who fosters an environment of learning means employees are likely to stay. With a job market that is beginning to rebound, it’s likely that your top employees will receive interest from other businesses. When your organization offers opportunities for employees to participate in industry-related associations, attend conferences to add to their skill sets, or encourages further education with incentives, you’re building a company for the future.

Live Your Values

Companies that lack a set of clearly defined values that are lived and breathed by the entire organization are missing out on a facet of business that can attract, and keep, the most talented and dedicated employees. The next generation of workers is looking for employers who are not only passionate about their business, but who also clearly live the values they have defined as important to them. Recruiting and keeping the youngest and brightest minds in your field will take more than just an attractive salary and benefits package.

Recognize and Reward

Studies have consistently shown that turnover is hurting small businesses, costing as (See Employees, Page 12)

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Price Group Celebrates 40 Years of Service A Little Italian and A Lot of Fun Super Dealer Super Deals Powering Lubbock Service. Teamwork. Leadership.

All fragments of campaigns designed not only to be forever burned into our memories, but also to build solid, well-defined brands.

Building brands is what The Price Group (TPG) has been doing successfully now for 40 years.

An Unexpected Twist

Those who know Phil Price would agree that his career began, as any good playwrights’ should, with an unexpected twist.

As luck would have it, Phil returned home from the Vietnam War to find that the publishing company where he was scheduled to return to work had been blown away by a tornado. Never one to give up, Phil started his advertising agencyas a one-man shop in 1972.

From Necessity to a Little Bit of Whimsy

In the years since, The Price Group is proud to have worked with more than 100 businesses and organizations throughout Lubbock and West Texas.

Being successful for 40 years has meant working with a diverse array of clients from traditional advertisers like hospitals, universities and banks to more specialized clients such as wineries, retirement communities and municipalities.

Whether marketing a necessity or a little bit of whimsy, they made it their business to learn your business.

Ahead of the Curve

What began as a small agency working with clients to develop print ads and posters, has now become a full-service marketing, advertising and public relations firm.

As an agency, they have had a commitment to remain at the forefront of this industry, being one of the first agencies in Lubbock to begin building websites and integrating social media into the traditional mass media mix.

It is thought that the average agency-client

or tying ribbon bows. They have also been known to do yoga, sing karaoke, or enjoy a nice glass of Llano Estacado Wine.

An Agency Built on the Success of Our Clients

tenure is three years. While other agencies experience high client turnover, The Price Group has formed lasting relationships with clients that span a few decades.

Once a “Groupie” Always a “Groupie”

Today agencies get paid for ideas, really good, solid ideas. Some of TPG’s best ideas stem from hours spent hashing and rehashing concepts in the back conference room with sodas and M&Ms. These are memories that any current or former TPG employee will cherish.

Many of the men and women you do business with on a daily basis got their start working for The Price Group and have now gone on to run their own companies, manage their own marketing departments or have even begun ad agencies of their own. Other former “groupies” have represented TPG at Texas Monthly, Conde Nast, Southwest Airlines and other businesses across the country.

TPG is constantly complimented on the look and feel of their office. In 1997, the agency had outgrown its small office space at number 14 Briercroft Office Park and moved into the Broadway Place building at 1801 Broadway Avenue. Bold colors such as blue, green and gold provide inspiration as they work and the countless ADDY awards that line the shelves and walls are a constant reminder of the caliber of work they strive to achieve each day.

At any given moment a guest could walk in to find Price “groupies” assembled in the atrium doing odd jobs such as stuffing fortune cookie boxes, painting little wooden hearts

Employees are Benefit to Your Business (From Page 10) much as 60 percent of an employee’s annual salary according to the Society for Human Resource Management, and when employees aren’t feeling recognized for their work, they are prone to leave. You can battle this common business cost by implementing a system that promotes frequent employee recognition with verbal and written communications, as well

as rewards that will show your gratitude for a job well done. Businesses should also take advantage of performance reviews and provide regular feedback to employees as they make improvements on their past reviews.

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TPG has helped numerous political candidates to get elected, sold thousands of cars, Krispy Kremes, homes and bottles of wine.

They have opened hospitals, restaurants, technology companies and pet hotels. They have recruited students and seniors, driven Hummers, and given away Jeeps.

They have changed opinion, shaped opinion and shared their opinion. They have made announcements, broken ground, cut ribbon and planned events. And have made a lot of “friends” along the way.

TPG has broadened its footprint outside of the West Texas region while helping Mexican restaurant Don Pablos grow from a single location in Lubbock to more than 80 locations across the United States. In addition, they have helped American State Bank to grow from two branches in 1985, to serving 22 communities with 38 branches across Texas.

Our Legacy in Lubbock

Some of their greatest successes have come from work that was donated to the community. Over the years TPG has helped numerous non-profit organizations to achieve their goals. The Lubbock Veteran’s War Memorial, Science Spectrum and Omnimax Theater, Hope Lodge of Lubbock and the Willie McCool Memorial Statue would not have been possible without help from The Price Group.

In 2009, the management team created a program called Pitch-in, an internal campaign to help deepen the relationships within their own walls. One afternoon each quarter the office closes early so that employees can work together on a community service project.

You might wonder what the secret to maintaining a successful agency for 40 years might be and the answer is simple, hire the right people. Find people who believe in the business and believe in the businesses they represent.

“It hasn’t always been easy but it has always been fun and I am grateful for every minute of it,” Price said.

When asked if he has a favorite campaign his response is quick and not surprising, “Sure I do. It’s the next campaign we win. Let’s rock and roll.”

For more information about The Price Group or to see a list of Phil’s favorite campaigns, visit www.pricegroupinc.com or search The Price Group on Facebook.

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Ambassador of the Month – Rex Andrews Congratulations to Rex Andrews, Company Representative and Sales Person for Edge Concepts, for being awarded the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month this May. Andrews is the sales and marketing representative for three Chamber member businesses, Edge Concepts, Metro L&L and Shaded Acres Tree and Boulder Farm. Edge Concepts, founded in 2007, provides commercial construction in Lubbock, Amarillo and the surrounding areas. Edge Homes, a division of Edge Concepts, developing neighborhoods in these same areas, built over 80 homes last year and is on track to build over 120 in 2012!

Metro L&L is a complete landscape design, irrigation and lawn maintenance company providing residential and commercial services and has been in business since 1995.

Shaded Acres, the newest company for Rex to represent, started in February of this year.

It sells trees and boulders to other landscape companies and to the general public.

“I’m truly blessed to represent each of these companies,” Andrews said.

Andrews first became involved in the Chamber in 1988 with a previous family business.

“I watched that business grow from four employees to over 300,” Andrews said. “A lot of that growth was due to our Chamber relations.”

Andrews has owned or been part owner in three different businesses in the Lubbock area and says the first thing he always does with each business is list them as a Chamber member.

“The exposure and connections through the Chamber have been invaluable to my

success with my current positions,” Andrews said.

Andrews said he likes being an ambassador because of the exposure it creates for businesses, being the first to know of new business opportunities, having the support of his fellow Ambassadors, and the true friendships forged by seeing them on a weekly or even daily basis.

Andrews also donates time as he serves on the board for the Make-A-Wish and is active in the West Texas Home Builders Association, Lubbock Cooper and Frenship High School booster clubs, Victory Life Church, Waltzing for Wishes, and the American Cancer Society Cattle Baron’s Ball fund raising committee.

When he’s not working or being an Ambassador, Andrews enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, skiing, gardening, grilling, spending time at the lake house on Possum Kingdom lake, and being a husband, dad and granddad.

Andrews gives these words of advice to prospective chamber members, “You get out of the Chamber what you put into it. Get in, get involved and stay involved.”

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Under Armour: US Apparel Major Profits From Cotton Friendship, Not Enemity

By Seshadri Ramkumar Under Armour (NYSE:UA), a leading developer, marketer and distributor of apparel, footwear and accessories, that excelled in making synthetic moisture-wicking fabrications has now several cotton products to its range thanks to a tie-up with a cotton research and promotional organization, Cotton Incorporated based in North Carolina.

In a span of one year, Baltimore–USA based Under Armour has 158 active wear products with cotton in its line.

In January 2012, while releasing the Q4 results of the company, Kevin Plank, Chairman, CEO, and President of Under Armour, Inc., stated, “We completed a very successful 2011, growing net revenues 38%, the highest overall growth rate since 2007. Our apparel business surpassed the $1 billion mark and we demonstrated our ability to broaden the

addressable market for the Brand with the introduction of our premium cotton platform.

The strength we continue to see in our apparel and Direct-to-Consumer businesses affords us the ability to continue to make strategic investments in other long-term growth drivers like footwear and international.”

Speaking recently to a large audience with rapt attention during the 55th Annual Meeting of the Plains Cotton Growers in Lubbock–TX, David Earley, Senior Director, Global Supply Chain Marketing for the Cotton Incorporated highlighted how once an enemy of cotton, Under Armour became its best friend and has benefited enormously from the use of cotton in its sportswear and active wear products.

David Earley in his talk titled, “Enemy Converted”, gave an interesting presentation on how collaboration started between Under

Armour and Cotton Incorporated, which has led to positive outcomes for the cotton industry.

In the middle of March 2011, Under Armour launched Charged Cotton® collection and made them available nationwide. In the fall of 2011, Charged Cotton® Storm collection was released by Under Armour.

According to Morgan Stanley estimates, Charged Cotton® products could contribute $ 350-400 million in annual sales for Under Armour within next five years.

Consumers are willing to pay $60-100 for Under Armour’s Charged Cotton® products as against $40 synthetic counterparts. Cotton is enhancing the performance of wearers and is liked by them, who go back again and buy Charged Cotton® products, said David Earley.

According to Under Armour, “Mother Nature made it (cotton), we made it better.”

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Presents Freese and Nichols with Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award Provided by: Michelle Frith, Cooksey Communications, Inc. Freese and Nichols, a statewide leader of engineering, architecture and environmental services, was presented with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award during a ceremony on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. The ceremony was presided over by U.S. Secretary of Commerce John Bryson and Dr. Patrick Gallagher, Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Robert Pence, president and CEO, and Cindy Milrany, CFO, accepted the award on behalf of Freese and Nichols, the only engineering and architecture firm to ever receive this recognition. The firm hosted a delegation which included dignitaries such as U.S. Representative Kay Granger, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, Jeff Fegan, CEO of Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport and Robert O’Neill, executive director of the International

City/County Management Association. Steven Stockton and Major General Michael J. Walsh of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and city managers from Irving, Texas, Tyler, Texas and Fort Worth, Texas were also included.

“Freese and Nichols started its continuous improvement journey more than 15 years ago to improve our business, but what we discovered was so much more,” said Pence. “This process benefits our clients. Our improvements have strengthened our relationships, and allow us to deliver better service and value. Without a doubt, this process has been worth the years of hard work and effort.”

The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is the highest national honor for performance excellence that any U.S. organization can receive. The award, which is administered through the NIST Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, is designed to enhance the

competitiveness of U.S. businesses and help them compete in an ever-expanding, demanding global market. Applicants are evaluated in seven areas: leadership; strategic planning; customer focus; measurement; analysis and knowledge management; workforce focus; and process management and results.

Organizations which use the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence, such as Freese and Nichols, continue to report strong performance even in a tough economy.

Why Should YOU Automate Your Performance Management Systems?

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Comprehensive performance management processes increase motivation and retention rates. Developing specific, measurable and attainable goals leads to a more engaged workforce, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability.

Most organizations with established performance management processes rely on pen-and-paper evaluations, excel spreadsheets or out-of-date systems and templates that often create more issues than they resolve. Automated Talent Management creates a more performance oriented culture by holding employees accountable to clearly set expectations. Employee satisfaction increases as managers are able to be better managers.

Through a web-based module, the performance review process is simplified, streamlined, and normalized enabling organizations to reduce administrative costs and achieve greater operational efficiency.

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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. Aaron Watson will also perform for attendees the evening of June 14.

Since its inception 65 years ago, the Texas 4-H Roundup has always held its annual event in College Station, until this year. Each year, contests are held at the county, Texas AgriLife Extension district, and state levels.

The Roundup consists of approximately 50 individual competitive events, the majority of which require each individual or team to qualify at the county and district levels. However, the Texas 4-H Roundup will also offer 13 invitational style contests that will allow intermediate and senior 4-H’ers to participate without having to qualify.

The 4-H Roundup is designed to strengthen youth participants by shaping their leadership and competition skills, team building, networking opportunities with youth and adults, career building opportunities, and citizenship development. In addition to skills development, approximately $2 million in scholarship money will be awarded to 4-H members on Monday, June 11.

This year’s 4-H Roundup will be in partnership with Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University, South Plains College, Angelo State University, West Texas A&M University, Texas 4-H, Texas 4-H Foundation, and Texas AgriLife Extension. Those interested in learning more about these partners will have the opportunity to visit with representatives from each organization at the Roundup Kickoff Event on Tuesday, June 12.

The Texas 4-H Friends & Alumni Association in conjunction with Texas 4-H Roundup will be hosting the 3rd Annual 4-H Trade

will visit our town for the first time from 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 outside 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 Show during the event. The Trade Show is expecting to host over 75 vendors including colleges/universities, livestock associations, merchandise vendors, fundraising idea companies, awards/trophy businesses, apparel companies and more.

The Trade Show will be an opportunity for youth and adults to visit with various organizations from across the state and will provide 4-H members the chance to discuss higher learning opportunities and future career options all in one location. Additionally, a Scavenger Hunt will be held during the Trade Show giving away door prizes throughout the day and Grand Prizes to the top county/club that participates.

Other events will include a 4K for 4-H Walk and Run to promote healthy lifestyles, a 4-H HasTalent competition, and evening assemblies to recognize contest winners and promote camaraderie among 4-H members.

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. Parents and youth of 4-H members can register early online if they wish. For more information please contact Amy Dromgoole, Graduate Assistant to the Texas 4-H and Youth Development at 979.845.6533 or ALDromgoole@ ag.tamu.edu.

The Chamber requests that our members help welcome the 4,000 youth and adults that

Big Events for 2012 Chamber University Leadership & Management May 4, 2012 Accounting & Taxes September Human Resources October New Century Leadership Graduation May 1, 2012 Cinco de Mayo Luncheon May 2, 2012 Community Prayer Breakfast May 3, 2012 LeaderCast – May 4, 2012 Business Expo – May 10, 2012 Leadership Lubbock Graduation May 24, 2012 Golf Classic – July 23, 2012 Fiestas Patrias Luncheon September 14, 2012 Hub City BBQ – September 2012 Business Mercado – October 11, 2012 Tuscany Trip – November 8 - 16, 2012 Annual Meeting – December 2012

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Do you have something interesting to share with us about your business or one of your employees? Send it to us and we will do our best to include it in our monthly newsletter! E-mail constance.barbian@lubbockbiz.org or call (806) 761-7000.

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Welcome to the New Chamber Members Please place this addition in your Chamber Business Directory and Resource Guide!

America Supports You Texas Lubbock Chapter PO Box 94787 Lubbock, TX 79493 (806) 790-4635 Non Profit Organizations Arnwine Inc, LLC (806) 562-0135 Farm The Arrogant Texan 1113 University Ave. Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 771-9362 Restaurant, Ice Cream Store, Coffee Store B & S Woodworking, Inc. PO Box 65600 Lubbock, TX 79464 (806) 687-4698 Cabinetry, Millwork Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Anderson Properties 4621 S Loop 289 Suite A Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 687-7700 Real Estate - Residential, Real Estate, Real Estate - Commercial and/or Residential, Real Estate - Rural, Real Estate - Property Management Bo Garza Entertainment (806) 928-6038 Entertainment, Disc Jockey Services, Sound Systems & Equipment Hemmo A. Bosscher, M.D., P.A. 3505 22nd Place Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 785-5700 Physicians & Surgeons, Physicians & Surgeons - Pain Management BuildRite Construction (806) 928-6415 Contractors - General, Construction Companies, Home Improvement & Remodeling ERF Wireless 4216 50th Street Lubbock, TX 79413 (888) 543-9911 Internet Services

Essentially Angelic, Inc. 3335 70th Street, Suite A Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 445-2213 Wellness Center, Massage Therapy

Levelland Time 520 Ave H, PO Box 1056 Levelland, TX 79336 (806) 894-2337 Restaurants, Restaurants & Bars

Frenship Foundation for Leadership 501 7th Po Box 100 Wolfforth, TX 79382 (806) 866-6962 Non Profit Organizations

Lowes Home Improvement Center 5022 West Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 791-3000 Home Improvement & Remodeling, Hardware, Nursery & Garden, Retail Sales

Glen Robertson Campaign 833 East 40th Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 765-8233 Advocacy Organization

ManCave Worldwide (806) 787-5846 Direct Sales, Network Marketing, Gourmet Foods, Fundraising, Entertainment, Giftware, Housewares, and/or Kitchenware

Happy State Bank 4402 19th Street Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 796-2265 Banks

New Day Productions PO Box 3458 Amarillo, TX 79116 (806) 353-0068 Audio Visual Equipment Rental, Sound Systems & Equipment, Video Rentals

High Plains Contractors & Management Group, Inc. 7433 Highway 62, Suite B (Brownfield Highway) Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 535-2793 Contractors - General, Management Companies

Prospice Networks 12402 Slide Rd., Suite #303 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 939-0020 Telephone Equipment and/or Systems, Telecommunications, Computer - Networking, Computer - Cabling Service

Hub City ReproGraphics 8409 Ash Avenue PO Box 64543 Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 748-9898 Printers - Large Format JEI Enterprises, Inc. 3404 74th Street Lubbock, TX 79423 (512) 750-3589 Business Services Johnny Mosser Custom Homes (806) 773-8888 Home Builders LegalShield & goSmallBiz.com Dwayne Jefferson (806) 773-1241 Legal Service Plans, Identity Theft Protection and Restoration, Business Services, Business Consulting

Regal Pet Resort 14110 FM 1730 , 141st & Slide Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 687-1100 Simmons Outdoor Media Fluhman Outdoor, Inc. PO Box 20915 Amarillo, TX 79114 (806) 670-8469 Advertising Outdoor, Signs Smith Southern Equipment Inc. 313 Paris Ave. (79401) , PO Box 53008 Lubbock, TX 79453 (806) 771-0149 ATM Sales & Service, Alarms, Security Systems, Locksmith Stanley Farms PO Box 397 Lorenzo, TX 79343 (806) 634-0655 Farms

Eric Karr Photography (806) 445-2335 Photography 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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