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The Lubbock Chamber Commerce Newsletter Newsletter The Lubbock Chamber ofof Commerce Vol. 21 No. 5 May 2013

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In the news this month: Community Prayer Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Ireland Booking Discount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Imagine Lubbock Together Community Report. . . . . .6 Scaling New heights Business Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Chick-fil-A Leadercast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Chamber University Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Spring WaterSmart Award Winner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

A Message from the Chamber Since 1913, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce’s mission of strengthening, promoting and serving its member businesses has positively benefited the entire region and local quality of life.

As the largest business federation on the South Plains, the Chamber represents almost 2,200 members who employ approximately 73,000 workers, and account for around $900 million in economic impact in Lubbock and West Texas. This is accomplished without the use of tax dollars.

2013 Board of Directors Executive Committee Chairman Carlos Morales - Caprock Home Health Services Chairwoman-Elect Alona Beesinger - Suddenlink Communications Immediate Past Chairman Tim Collins - Collins Tile, LLP Treasurer Peter Hur - RFS Financial Services Secretary Eddie McBride - Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman, Business Development Division Sidney Hopper - United Supermarkets, LLC Vice Chairwoman, Communications Division Polly Vann - V-tech Environmental Services Vice Chairwoman, Hispanic Business Divison Irasema Velasquez - Velasquez Insurance and Worksite Benefits Vice Chairwoman, Leadership Division Beth Bridges - South Plains Mall Office Vice Chairman, Legislative Affairs Division Jay Jacobus - Scarborough Specialties, Inc. Vice Chairman, Membership Division Robert Lacy - PYCO Industries, Inc. Hispanic Business Division Representative Gabe Vitela - Texas Land & Cattle Steak House Board of Directors

Carmen Aguirre, Children’s Advocacy Center of the South Plains Cathy Allen, The Gibraltar Group Each day, the Chamber strengthens, promotes and serves its member Ron Betenbough, Betenbough Homes businesses through numerous programs and events. The Chamber advocates John Brock, NorthStar Surgical Center on local, state and federal levels and offers diverse programs for both large and Michael Calvillo, Michael Calvillo Bail Bonds Renee G. Davis, Alderson/Mercedes-Benz small as well as minority-owned businesses.

Scott Fagin, First United Bank Linda Gaither, WestMark Realtors- Gaither/Ratclif Sonny Garza, City Bank Clayton Isom, TAO Development Group Dan Jackson, KCBD Brent King, UMC Health System To submit an article or sponsor an issue, contact the Chamber at 806.761.7000. Gabe Martinez, Ramar Communications, Inc. Brandon Mulkey, Chick-fil-A South Plains Crossing David Park, Atmos Energy Richard Parks, Covenant Health Keith Patrick, American Cancer Society Bill Patton, Robinson, Johnston & Patton, CPAs Tim Perrin, Lubbock Christian University Norval Pollard, City Bank Cathy Pope, StarCare Specialty Health System Cory Powell, Texas Tech University Rudy Rosales, Montelongo’s Mexican Restaurant Shirley Schleuse, Lamar Outdoor Advertising Frank Silvas, AFLAC Diannah Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency David Vroonland, Frenship Independent School District Mitch Watson, FirstBank & Trust Co. ® Connie Wharton, Mulcahy Wharton Business Consultants Gary Zheng, Lubbock Power & Light

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Sidewalk Prophets to perform at Community Prayer Breakfast

By Sarah Harlan

Since 1988 when Ronald Reagan declared the first Thursday of the month of May as a National Day of Prayer our nation has gathered together through church services, prayer walks, and many kinds of worship and celebration.

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will host a community prayer breakfast in honor of the National Day of Prayer. On May 2nd, the chart-topping Contemporary Christian band, Sidewalk Prophets, will perform while the Lubbock community joins together to Pray for America, which is the national theme for 2013.

The Sidewalk Prophets have been on tour with some of the biggest stars in Christian music history, including MercyMe and Francesca Battistelli. With over 35 show dates from now until the end of August, the Chamber is excited to be able to say they are stopping in Lubbock at the Civic Center to celebrate this national day of observance.

The scripture for this year’s National Day of Prayer is Matthew 12:21, “In his name, the nations will put their hope.”

With a focus on praying for our country, attendees will be able to fellowship while honoring religion and community.

Breakfast will include biscuits and gravy, as well as fruit, bacon and eggs.

“I have attended the Community Prayer Breakfast in the past and it’s refreshing to connect with your professional colleagues and friends in a way that is generally not a part of the business world,” said Chairman, Carlos Morales.

Tickets are still available. The breakfast line will open at 7:00 a.m. and the program will be 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Contact Phyllis Jones for more information at (806) 761-7000.

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May

1 2013 Cinco de Mayo Luncheon

11:30 a.m. – Civic Center 2 2013 Community Prayer Breakfast

7 a.m. – Civic Center Ribbon Cutting for Longhorn Steakhouse

4:30 p.m. – 4805 S. Loop 289, Bldg 500 3 Ribbon Cutting for South Plains Closing the Gaps P-20 Council & Gen TX College Signing Day

10 a.m. – City Bank Auditorium Transportation Committee Meeting

10:30 a.m. – LCOC 7 Young Professionals First Tuesday Networking

5:30 p.m. – Gene Messer Chevrolet 8 Ag Committee Meeting

10:30 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

4 p.m. – Civic Center Ribbon Cutting for Organo Gold

4:30 p.m. – Civic Center 9 2013 Business Expo

10 a.m. – Civic Center Business After Hours hosted by Civic Lubbock/Select-A-Seat 5 p.m. – Civic Center 10 Chick-fil-A Leadercast Leadership Lubbock Class Day 7:30 a.m. - Bacon Heights Baptist Church Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. – LCOC 14 Community Presentation of Imagine Lubbock Together Plan

5:30 p.m. – Cactus Theater 15 Ambassador Monthly Luncheon

Noon - Baymont Inn & Suites 16 Ribbon Cutting for McGavock Nissan

5 p.m. – 6312 Milwaukee 16 Executive Committee Meeting

Noon – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Transitional Learning Center - Lubbock

4:30 p.m. – 4000 22nd Place, 3rd Floor 17 Ribbon Cutting for Odyssey Hospice “Veteran Program”

10 a.m. – 1717 Norfolk Ave, 4th Floor

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20 Groundbreaking for UMC Physician Network Services

4:30 p.m. – 4105 I-27 21 Young Professionals Committee Meeting

Noon – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for The Maize

4:30 p.m. – 6323 FM 1294 (79415) 22 State of the TTU System Luncheon

11:45 a.m . – McKenzie Merket Golf Classic Committee Meeting

4 p.m. - LCOC 23 Board of Directors Meeting

10 a.m. - ATMOS Leadership Lubbock Banquet

6:30 p.m. – TTU Stadium Club, West Side 27 Chamber Offices Closed for

Memorial Day 30 Young Professionals 20 Under 40 Banquet

6:30 p.m. – Lubbock Scottish Rite For a complete list of Chamber and member events, visit our calendar online at lubbockchamber.com.

Cinco de Mayo Luncheon May 1

By Sarah Harlan

The Chamber will host the fifth annual Cinco de Mayo Luncheon on Wednesday, May 1, featuring keynote speaker Richard Perez, President and CEO of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. He will discuss the celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the work he does for the Chamber in San Antonio, and his Hispanic heritage.

Perez established himself as a leader early on in his career. After serving as Assistant to the City Manager for Laredo, TX, he was then appointed as the Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by the Clinton Administration in 1998-2001. In 2004, Perez was elected to the San Antonio City Council for District 4 and is the 18th president to serve The Greater San Antonio Area. However, this San Antonio native believes in giving back to the community that supported him.

“Richard Perez is truly an inspirational individual that is the definition of leadership and we couldn’t be more excited to have him in Lubbock,” said Chairman, Carlos Morales.

The event will also feature the Lubbock High School Dancers and Blue Mesa Grill will cater. Mark your calendars and join the fiesta!

Tickets will be available at the door for $40 and members receive a discounted rate of $25 to attend the event. For more information, contact VP of Hispanic Business Development, Diana Fabing at (806) 761-7000.

Ireland early booking discount expires May 17

By Colleen Evans

Make plans now to visit Ireland in November with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce! The $250 “Early Booking” discount will expire on May 17, 2013! The price for this wonderful travel opportunity is $2,399 per person (based on double occupancy) and will increase to $2,649 after May 17.

The 8 day trip includes roundtrip from D/FW to Dublin, 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners, sightseeing and transportation. In addition to Dublin we will visit Killarney, the Blarney Stone, the majestic coastal route of the Dingle Peninsula, the Cliffs of Moher, and even spend one night in Ashford Castle before returning to Dublin for the last night.

For more information, contact Colleen Evans, 761-7001.

Big Events for 2013

Cinco de Mayo Luncheon – May 1 Community Prayer Breakfast – May 2 Business Expo – May 9 Chick-fil-A Leadercast – May 10 Imagine Lubbock Together Community Report – May 14 State of the TTU System Luncheon– May 22 Leadership Lubbock Banquet – May 23 20 Under 40 Banquet – May 30 Golf Classic Tournament – July 22 Football Kickoff Breakfast – August 28 Fiestas Patrias Luncheon – September 13 Hub City BBQ – September 26 Harvest Breakfast – October 1 Business Mercado – October 10 Ireland Trip – November 19-26 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon – December 5

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The Steering Committee of Imagine Lubbock Together invites you to the:

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The Community Report is an opportunity to see the draft strategic plan, share your thoughts, and show support for action.

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Cactus Theater 1812 Buddy Holly Ave

Come and see the plan for Lubbock’s Future that months of community input has shaped.

Speak one-on-one with representatives from the planning team and the Imagine Lubbock Together Steering Committee.

Thank you to our partners:

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LUBBOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS EXPO

MAY 9, 2013

Thursday, May 9th is the date for the 2013 Business Expo, Prime Grill, Pizza Hut, Ruby Tequila’s Mexican Kitchen, The lubbockbusinessexpo.com presented by Signs on the Go and hosted by the Lubbock Chamber Cakery, United Supermarkets and Zookini’s. #EXPOdition LUBBOCK MEMORIAL CIVIC CENTER of Commerce at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exhibitors will enjoy a private Business to Business Thank you to the 2013 Business Expo Sponsors! networking event from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the event opens to the Presenting Sponsor: Signs on the Go public at 10 a.m.

Media Sponsors: Fox 34, Telemundo Lubbock, My Lubbock The 2013 theme is “Scaling New Heights,” representing TV, Lubbock’s CW, MeTV, Fox Talk 950, Double T 104.3, Magic the continued growth and success of the Lubbock Business 93.7, 97.3 YES FM!, 107.7 The Eagle Community.

Diamond Sponsors: RD Thomas, Suddenlink Tickets are available for free at the Chamber offices, or can be Platinum Sponsors: Benchmark Business Solutions, purchased for $5 at the door on the day of the event.

Bodyworks , FirstCare Health Plans, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Complete the EXPOdition game card at the event and be Workforce Solutions South Plains entered in a drawing to win two free airline tickets courtesy of Gold: American National Bank, Bliss Dental, Blue Layer, Southwest Airlines and a complimentary two night hotel stay Caprock Home Health Services, Covenant Health, Express courtesy of National Travel.

Employment Professionals, Lubbock Invest, Texas Dive Center, There are a handful of spaces available, so please reserve Thrify Nickel your booth space today! Visit lubbockbusinessexpo.com for an Silver: Ashley Furniture Homestore, Mr. Credit Solutions, electronic registration form and the event map.

Switch I.T. Support Exhibitors will compete for the following awards: Banner Sponsors: Childress Photographic Group, Choice “Best of Show” Media, Familia Dental, J Ferg Roofing & Foam, Kings Tire “Most Fun” Warehouse, Prosperity Bank, Racer Classic Car Wash, Sam’s, “Best Staff” South Plains Mall, Starbucks; Valpak of Lubbock and Windsor “Most Innovative” Creek Apartments “Best Giveaway” Sharpie Sponsor: Occutest Solutions “Best First Time Exhibitor” Sponsorship opportunities are available during the Spring New this Year: 2013 Total Resource Campaign. A sponsorship in the Business PEOPLE’S “Best Interpretation of Theme” Expo leverages branding and marketing opportunities while CHOICE “Best Dressed” benefitting from Business to Business Networking with over 200 “People’s Choice” exhibitors and approximately 8,000 attendees. Please call the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

Restaurant Row will be open from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.in For additional information regarding Business Expo, contact the Banquet Hall with music from 107.7 The Eagle. Make plans Robin Raney at (806) 761-7009. to sample local fare from Blue Mesa Grill, Chuy’s, Coca-Cola Refreshments, Domino’s, Freebirds World Burrito, Harrigan’s ITEMS THAT EXTEND IN THIS RED AREA WILL BE CUT OFF USE CAUTION

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Ambassador of the Month: Rex Andrews

by Hallie Davus

Congratulations to Rex Andrews, the and the surrounding areas. Edge Homes, Ambassador of the Month! a division of Edge Concepts, develops As one of the most active ambassadors, neighborhoods in these same areas.

Andrews has been Ambassador of the Metro L&L is a complete landscape Month multiple times, and was even named design, irrigation and lawn maintenance Ambassador of the Year in 2012. company providing residential and Andrews said his involvement is a direct commercial services and has been in correlation to his buisiness. business since 1995. Shaded Acres, Andrews accepted his award from Chairman “It keeps the companies I’m involved the newest company for Andrews to Carlos Morales at a recent board meeting. with in front of people,” he said. represent, started in February of 2012. It Andrews represents four companies at sells trees and boulders to other landscape most events. He is the sales and marketing representative for three companies and to the general public.

Chamber member businesses, Edge Concepts, Metro L&L and “I represent so many businesses,” he said.

Shaded Acres Tree and Boulder Farm. Edge Concepts, founded “(Being involved with the Ambassador program) in 2007, provides commercial construction in Lubbock, Amarillo allows me to be diverse.”

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Business of the Month: Chick-fil-A

By Hallie Davis

Congratulations to Chick-fil-A of Lubbock for being named business of the Month!

The four member locations are owned and operated by three different people, and the award goes to each -- Chick-fil-A on 82nd, South Plains Crossing, Raiderpark and the location in the South Plains Mall.

Brandon Mulkey, owner operator of the South Plains Crossing and 82nd Street locations, said his locations are involved with the Chamber because the organization does so much for his business.

“It’s a natural fit,” he said.

In addition to Mulkey being on the Chamber’s Board of Directors, Chick-fil-A is involved with the Hub City BBQ,

Business Expo and the annual Golf Tournament. Recently, Mulkey spoke at a Chamber University seminar on customer service. Chick-fil-A is also the title sponsor of the Chamber’s Leadership Lubbock classes.

Chick-fil-A’s upcoming Leadercast is a nationwide event, and Mulkey said he hopes as many people as possible will attend.

Ultimately, he said, being involved with the Chamber is just the right choice for any kind of business. The more involved a business is, the more they will get out of their membership.

“The Chamber of Commerce does a great job of promoting business in Lubbock,” he said, “and promoting the things that make Lubbock a better place to be.”

5- 7 p.m. | sponsored by Civic Lubbock and Select-A-Seat

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Chamber Staff

Chick-fil-A Leadercast The leadership division and Chamber University are joining together to bring you the Chick-fil-A® Leadercast®.

Chick-fil-A® Leadercast® is a one-day leader development event broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, Ga. to hundreds of sites throughout the nation.

Last year, more than 100,000 leaders from 14 countries attended Chick-fil-A® Leadercast®. In its 14th year, this full day, experiential conference is predicted to reach its largest audience to date.

Speakers for this year’s event include: o Jack Welch, Former Chairman and CEO of General Electric o Andy Stanley, Best-selling leadership author o Mike Krzyzewski, Coach, Duke University and Team USA o John Maxwell, Best-selling author and leadership expert o Dr. Henry Cloud, Best-selling author and leadership consultant o LCDR Rorke Denver, Navy SEAL and star of Act of Valor o Sanya Richards-Ross, 2012 London Olympic gold medalist o David Allen, Best-selling author of Getting Things Done o Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State (2005-2009) This year our program will focus on the idea of simply leading. Our lives are full of things that we think will grow our businesses and increase our influence. What if there was potential impact in simplifying our lives so that our leadership could thrive? Leading in a complex world requires simplicity to cut through the clutter. This diverse group of internationallyacclaimed authors, leadership experts and practitioners will share insights to help leaders learn how to Simply Lead.

Registration and breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. and Leadercast will start at 8 a.m. Contact the Chamber for more information.

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TRC Reaches Stretch Goal

By Sarah Harlan and Hallie Davis

Only six weeks through the eight-week Total Resource Campaign (TRC), Lubbock Chamber of Commerce volunteers have successfully reached their goal.

“I couldn’t be more proud of this year’s volunteers. We knew they would succeed, but this is even sooner than expected. When I said I wanted to obliterate this year’s goal, they took me seriously,” said TRC Chairwoman Jennifer Frager of Suddenlink Communications.

Volunteers are asked to visit with Chamber members and potential members during the eight-week campaign and secure sponsorships for Chamber events and programs over the next year.

The Chamber reached their initial goal thanks to FirstCare Health Plans’ sponsorship of the Chamber’s 2013 Annual Report.

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Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board for the Chamber said, “Once again, FirstCare has proven to be terrific partners with both our health care plan as well as their overall support of the Chamber. Thanks again to our FirstCare friends for being true champions with the Chamber.”

The Chamber set a stretch goal of $425,000 and quickly achieved it as well. The end total reached nearly $450,000 in sponsorship contracts.

“We are amazed at the success of our volunteers,” said Chamber of Commerce Chairman Carlos Morales. “They’ve done a great job, and we will increase our goal next year.”

Morales said he knows the volunteer group could achieve even more in the future, and he is excited to see the future of the TRC and the Chamber.

The Total Resource Campaign is an eight week iniative during which Chamber volunteers seek out sponsorships for all of the Chamber events for the year. The volunteers compete for prizes as they recruit sponsors, new businesses and involvement from the Lubbock community.

Chamber University Update

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The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Education Center will provide each of your employees with the support, technology and courses to begin building a portfolio that will support life long learning in the pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional development.

Classes include Advertising on Facebook, Business Etiquette and many more! Find classes taught by both world-renowned professionals and even some of our members!

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Coffee with Senator Ted Cruz

By Samantha Cavenaugh

More than 250 people attended the Chamber’s ‘Coffee with Senator Ted Cruz’ event featuring the junior Texas Senator on April 4 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. During a 20 minute presentation, Senator Cruz updated Lubbock citizens on combating unemployment rates and emphasized the importance of growth, mostly through decreased regulation and simplification of the tax code.

Cruz vowed to use his term in the Senate to try to increase economic growth from its current 1 percent annual increase to a 3 to 5 percent annual increase through deregulation of government.

Cruz focused on how decreased regulation and economic growth will impact small business owners and farmers throughout West Texas.

“The regulations that Washington is putting on small businesses, on farmers on ranchers — it’s killing jobs and it doesn’t make any sense,” Cruz said. “We have got to pull that back.”

Additionally, Cruz spoke with excitement at the possibilities that West Texas provides for the future in energy research and natural resources. He emphasized West Texas’ part in the

Ted Cruz speaks with media representatives after the event.

development of new oil and energy sources, including the Cline Shale in Scurry County, saying, “we are opening up breathtaking reserves of oil and natural gas and energy independence for North America is a real possibility in the eminent future.”

The Chamber would like to thank the presenting sponsor for the event, StarCare Specialty Health System as well as the diamond sponsor, FirstCare Health Plans.

State of the TTU System Luncheon

Leadership Lubbock Application Available

By Samantha Cavanaugh

By Sarah Harlan

On May 22, the Chamber will partner with Happy State Bank and Texas Tech Systems to present a “State of the TTU System” luncheon featuring speakers from the University and the Health Science Center updating attendees on the future of Texas Tech Systems. The event will be held at 11:45 a.m. at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center at 17th and University. Ticket prices are $30 and members receive a discounted price of $25. For more information, please contact Norma Ritz Johnson, (806) 761-7000. Thank you to our sponsors LEDA, Aim Bank, Suddenlink, TTU office of the President, Alderson Enterprises and the Lubbock AvalancheJournal for making this event possible.

Since its inception in 1976, Leadership Lubbock has continued to provide an outstanding leadership and community orientation program for selected Chamber business leaders. Leadership Lubbock builds a competent leadership pool and develops leadership potential for community activities and engagements.

Hundreds of men and women have participated in Leadership Lubbock, with the majority of those graduates currently living in the Lubbock area. Graduates are active in the community and serve on boards of many community service agencies and elected positions.

This program provides a source of leaders for the Lubbock Community by ensuring 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.

Leadership Lubbock applications for the 2013-2014 class year are now available. Download the PDF application online and submit no later than 5:00pm, Wednesday, May 29, 2013.

All applicants will be notified of acceptance or status by July 10, 2013.

Contact Phyllis Jones for more information at (806) 761-7000.

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20 Under 40 Announced

Fearless Champions Formed

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock proudly announce the 2013 20 Under 40 award recipients:

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce in a partnership with Texas Tech athletics announced the emergence of the Fearless Champions Committee on April 17 at the Texas Tech Club.

The new committee, headed by Chairman Mitch Watson, will serve as a liaison between Tech football and local businesses. It will also lend support to infuse excitement within the business sector through the promotion of community and Red Raider spirit to enhance the game day experience for attendees.

“That’s what we want to help Texas Tech do, is come out and get people in the stadium,” Watson said. “We want to paint this town red and black on game day. We want to make sure each business is participating and making an appearance for when visitors come in on Friday or Saturday.”

Watson said that a football game brings in $3 million to $5 million on an average game day and $12 million to $15 million for a big game.

Additionally, this year five of the home football games will be themed to recognize those industries that are important to West Texas. Through game recognition, the community is able to recognize and celebrate the associated corporate sectors, while at the same time increasing attendance at Tech football games. In order to promote spirit activities, the committee will implement Fearless Champs First-Down Friday tailgates twice during the season.

Businesses interested in serving on task forces for theme games can contact Audrey DeLeon. Businesses can also request group season tickets by calling 742-TECH.

by Constance Barbian

Nick Atwood, Mass Mutual Kenny Border, Shallowater ISD Dustin Burrows, McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf Law Firm Elizabeth Dannenberg, Kathleen Nichols Dentistry Shannon Elrod, United Supermarkets Ronn P. Garcia, Underwood Law Firm Holly Haseloff, West Gaines Seed, Inc. Danny Holwerda, Vista Bank Julie Hubik, Cornerstone Audiology Gabe Martinez, Telemundo/Fox 34 News Jennifer Moritz, Buffalo Springs Lake Elvis Moya, Texas Tech Athletic Department Michael Nelson, Suddenlink Communications Kathy Oaks, American Cancer Society Andrew Penney, Frenship ISD Chera Soper, Superior HealthPlan Lauren Sullivan-Dawson, TTUHSC School of Nursing Michael Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency Kristin Thomas, Parkhill, Smith & Cooper Patrick Tran, Boy Scouts of America Cole Watts, The Door Sober Living Community This exciting initiative aims to recognize outstanding individuals under the age of forty who exemplify leadership in their careers, while actively participating in the community. Due to ties in this year’s scores, there are 21 recipients for 2013.

“I was honored to be a recipient of this prestigious award in 2012,” said Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Chairman Carlos Morales. “I congratulate this year’s award winners who play a significant role in growing our community.”

Award winners will be honored at a special event on Thursday, May 30, 6:30 p.m. at the Lubbock Scottish Rite. For more information about table sponsorships call the Chamber at 806-761-7000. Individual tickets are available online. For more information about the Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock visit www.yplubbock.org.

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by Samantha Cavanaugh

2014 Directory Announced The Chamber is preparing to publish its 2014 Business Directory and Resource Guide. As a member, your business will automatically be included in the alphabetical and classified listings. There will also be many additional opportunities to highlight your business both locally and across the United States with additional listing options and sponsorship space.

To find out more about your options, visit with the Chamber at the 20th Annual Business Expo, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. You can also contact the Chamber at 806.761.7000.

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Spring 2013 WaterSmart Award Winner

By Samantha Cavanaugh

Congratulations to Scarborough Specialties for winning the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Water Conservation Council’s Spring 2013 WaterSmart Award! It didn’t take much to convince Jay Jacobus that introducing a WaterSmart landscape to Scarborough Specialties was the right choice. After attending a Lubbock Chamber Ribbon Cutting at First United Bank, Jacobus spoke with bank owners who convinced him that easy maintenance and decreased costs associated with landscaping were just a few of the positives associated with WaterSmart landscaping.

“At first we had fescue grass and we were just watering it all the time, it was crazy. And, to be honest, we weren’t the best at keeping up with the maintenance. Eventually there were weeds, and then we would forget to water it and it started to die, and then it was just ugly,” said Jacobus.

Jason Lipetska, Kristian Cavanough, Jay Jacobus and Aric Johnson pose outside of Scarborough Specialties.

So in order to spruce up the building’s exterior, Scarborough opted for chic, SmartScape water conservative plants with an

Scarborough Specialties uses a SmartScape landscaping approach.

emphasis on low maintenance and low moisture. The new garden includes a base of substrate gravel decorated with knock out roses and silver mounds, which are staples in the SmartScape community.

Additionally, Scarborough’s irrigation is on a drip system, which allows them to water their landscape weekly as opposed to daily.

The ease of maintenance has also allowed the business to cut down on costs by maintaining the landscaping internally. Aric Johnson, an artist at Scarborough with a history in landscaping, has taken part in helping to maintain the building’s landscape.

“Really it’s just trimming the winter out of the perennials, a little bit of fertilization and watching out for insects,” Johnson said.

Finally, Jacobus hopes that the new addition to the building will inspire other businesses to consider more water conscious options and will appeal to new customers.

“More than anything, it has spruced up the look from the street right there,” Jacobus said. “We like the look of it and we know it’s going to be less maintenance, so hopefully that’s how we can carry that on to other people.”

Dr. Al Sacco Jr., Dean of Texas Tech University Whitacre College of Engineering and former NASA astronaut, speaks to the nearly 200 attendees at the TxSWANA conference which was held at the Overton Hotel in April. TxSWANA is the Lone Star Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America, made up of over 400 individual members from various areas of the solid waste industry. Our friends at Parkhill Smith & Cooper were instrumental in helping with the conference.

In addition to the conference, while in Lubbock they held a golf tournament at Hillcrest Country Club and visited Jarvis Metals Recycling.

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Lubbock Business Network

Ribbon Cuttings

American National Bank

5905 82nd Street, Suite 103

Battery Joe 4411 19th Street

Bliss Bridal

3806 50th Street, Suite 100

Buffalo Springs Lake Malcolm “Catfish” Eldredge Crappie House

Document Shredding & Storage

Family Guidance & Outreach Center Blue Ribbon Rally

Happy State Bank Home Loan Center 1107 Quaker Avenue

Locker Room Haircuts 5902 82nd Street

Lubbock Arts Festival

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Sandra’s Song Pinwheels for Prevention

South Plains Job Fair

2011 Avenue C

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2011 Avenue C

Texas Association of Cotton Ginners

Texas Tech Federal Credit Union 4005 98th Street

Tino and Adrian’s Bar and Chill 2512 Texas Avenue

Ribbon Cuttings sponsored by

Westmark Leasing 6023 82nd Street, Suite #6

7B Building and Development 13105 CR 1820

Welcome New Chamber Members!

Please place this addition in your Chamber Business Directory & Resource Guide $2.39 Cleaners 6931 Indiana Avenue (806) 785-7754 Lubbock, TX Dry Cleaners

Artisan Homes 1602 82nd Street (806) 548-0401 Lubbock, TX Home Builders

Collier Construction Company 2202 Avenue E (806) 741-1982 Lubbock, TX Contractors – General

180 Vape 1413 A 19th Street (806) 740-8273 Lubbock, TX Retail Stores

Bliss Bridal Wedding & Gift 3806 50th Street, Suite 100 (806) 368-5743 Lubbock, TX Bridal – Shops & Registries

Curves – Lubbock NW 1901 West Loop 289 #8A (806) 783-0845 Lubbock, TX Exercise & Physical Fitness Programs

7B Building & Development 13105 CR 1820 (806) 368-7834 Lubbock, TX Contractors – Commercial

Brazos River Steakhouse 206 E. Main Street (806) 778-6690 Post, TX Restaurants

Curves – Lubbock SW 8004 Indiana Avenue A8 (806) 791-2700 Lubbock, TX Exercise & Physical Fitness Program

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Lubbock Business Network Farmers Insurance Group – Joey Cooper 4101 84th Street, Suite A (806) 783-0845 Lubbock, TX Insurance First Mortgage Home Lending 7021 Kewanee, Suite 9-102 (806) 368-7065 Lubbock, TX Mortgages Global Classroom 1000 Market Street, BLDG 2 (866) 535-3772 Portsmouth, NH Educational Seminars

Keller Williams Realty – Leo Guerra (806) 518-5964 Wolfforth, TX Real Estate King’s Tire Warehouse 4301 I-27 (806) 368-5936 Lubbock, TX Tire Dealers Kwik Stop Liquor, Beer & Wine 4010 Chicago Ave. (806) 620-3713 Lubbock, TX Liquor – Retail

Grand Court Lubbock 4601 71st Street (806) 792-0111 Lubbock, TX Retirement Living

Lubbock Fastner Supply 703 E. Slaton Road (806) 687-1460 Lubbock, TX Industrial Equipment – Supplies and/or Manufacturing

Heather West PhD Counselling Services 2032 82nd Street Suite #104 (806) 620-9007 Lubbock, TX Counselor

Lubbock Nephrology Associates 3708 22nd Place, Suite #1 (806) 771-7412 Lubbock, TX Physicians & Surgeons

Hillside Christian Church – Lubbock Campus 6202 Milwaukee Ave (806) 689-8000 Lubbock, TX Churches

Making Memories on Broadway 1629 Broadway Lubbock, TX Convention Services & Facilities

Infinity Wellness Center - Chiropractic & Acupuncture 4716 4th Street, Suite 102 (806) 224-0063 Lubbock, TX Chiropractors

PJ’s Catering 2101 Ave. J (806) 561-6507 Tahoka, TX Catering

Ribbons & Bows Intimates 4414 82nd Street, Suite #216 (806) 791-1100 Lubbock, TX Clothing – Apparel – Women’s Southwest Home Buyer Approval Services 3301 66th Street, Suite B (806) 368-9429 Lubbock, TX Credit & Debt Conseling Services Springleaf Financial Services 5004 Frankford Ave., Unit 300 (806) 748-5669 Lubbock, TX Financial Services Super Geeks Lubbock Technology Center 5920 66th Street, Suite 5 (806) 722-0770 Lubbock, TX Computer Services & Repairs West Texas Accessory Dept & Rhino Linings of Lubbock 7320 82nd Street (806) 866-9494 Lubbock, TX Automobile Accessories Western Bank 5701 82nd Street (806) 798-9700 Lubbock, TX Banks White Willow Spa 2710 82nd Street, Suite B (806) 224-6655 Lubbock, TX Massage Therapy

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 Member Only section.

3/16/13 - 4/15/13

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