Lubbock Business Network - May 2016 Newsletter by Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

THE LUBBOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER

LUBBOCK BUSINESS NETWORK

LUBBOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BUSINESS EXPO 2016 MAY 12, 2016 10am-4pm LUBBOCK MEMORIAL CIVIC CENTER

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Vol. 25 No. 5 May 2016 TRC Exceeds Goal

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In the News this Month:

TRC Exceeds Goal.....................................................................................6 Join Us for Cinco de Mayo Festivites.................................................7 Learn More About YEA!........................................................................11 Full Court Press....................................................................................... 12 Spring Water-Smart Winner Announced...................................... 13 Business Leadership, Is it important?............................................. 13

A Message from the Chamber

S ince 1913, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce’s mission of strengthening, promoting and serving its member businesses has positively benefitted the entire region and local quality of life. As the largest business federation on the South Plains, the Chamber represents over 2,000 members who employ over 79,000 workers, and account for over $2 billion in annual household earnings in Lubbock and West Texas, all without tax dollars. Each day, the Chamber strengthens, promotes and serves its member businesses through numerous programs and events. The Chamber advocates on local, state and federal levels and offers diverse programs for both large and small as well as minority-owned businesses.

Share Your News! To submit an article about your business, to purchase Lubbock Business Network sponsorships, contact the Chamber’s Communications and Marketing Division at (806) 761-7000.

Click here to visit the videos page on our website. This will keep you up to date with our latest ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and testimonials.

2016 Board of Directors Executive Committee Chairwoman Beth Bridges, South Plains Mall Immediate Past Chairman Jay Jacobus, Scarborough Specialities, Inc. Chairwoman Elect Diannah Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency Treasurer David Park, Atmos Energy Secretary Eddie McBride, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman - Business Advocacy Michael Calvillo, Michael Calvillo Bail Bonds/The Butler Vice Chairman - Chamber Services and Member Engagement Abel Castro, FirstBank & Trust Co. Vice Chairwoman - Communications and Public Relations Kathy Oaks, American Cancer Society Vice Chairman - Community Development Cory Powell, TTU Mentor Tech - Institutional Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement Vice Chairman - Programs, Services and Events Scott Fagin, First United Bank

Board of Directors

Carmen Aguirre, Children’s Advocacy Center of the South Plains Byrnie Bass, R. Byrn Bass, Jr., Attorney at Law Sharon Hyde Bass, Volunteer Center Lubbock Alona Beesinger, Suddenlink Ron Betenbough, Betenbough Homes Kevin Bryan, Digital Base Productions Keith Bryant, Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District Renee Gonzales Davis, Alderson Enterprises/Mercedes-Benz Linda Gaither, WestMark Realtors-Gaither/Ratcliff Jeff Horn, Benchmark Business Solutions Chris James, United Supermarkets Brent King, UMC Health System Chris Lonngren, Schlotzsky’s Dave Marcinkowski, Madera Companies Richard Parks, Covenant Health Bill Patton, Robinson, Johnston & Patton, CPAs Tony Pena, FirstCapital Bank L. Timothy Perrin, Lubbock Christian University Cathy Pope, StarCare Specialty Health System Vanessa Reasoner, Grace Health Systems Dr. Berhl Robertson, Lubbock Independent School District Shannon Spencer, Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, Inc. Marcie Truby, Hyatt Place Lubbock Polly Vann, V-tech Environmental Services Chuck Walker, FirstCare Health Plans Connie Wharton, Consultant Tyler Young, Texas Tech Federal Credit Union

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Young Professionals of Lubbock First Tuesday Networking sponsored by

9801 Indiana Ave. May 3rd 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Business After Hours sponsored by:

May 12th 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Chamber Basics : Pizza with the President

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Tues., June 7 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wells Fargo Center, 1500 Broadway, 2nd Floor, San Jacinto Room

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Leadership Lubbock Steering Committee – 3:30 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Ribbons & Bows Intimates – 4:30 p.m. – 4414 82nd St. #216 Young Professional’s First Tuesday Networking – 5:30 p.m. First United Bank, 9801 Indiana Ave.

Business Expo Committee – 4 p.m. – Wells Fargo Building, 1500 Broadway, 2nd Floor – San Jacinto Room Congressional Runoff Debate – 7:30 p.m. – streamed live on KCBD.com

Ag Committee Meeting – 9:30 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: SERVPRO – 10 a.m. – 7477 CR 7000 Community Prayer Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. – Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane Groundbreaking: Lubbock Meals on Wheels – 2:30 p.m. – 2304 34th St. Cinco de Mayo Reception – 5:30 p.m. – Landwer-Manicapelli House (Buddy Holly Park off of North University)

6 Leadership Lubbock Class Day – ALL DAY Ribbon Cutting: College Signing Day – 10 a.m. – City Bank Auditorium Transportation Committee – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC 9

Ribbon Cutting: Advantaclean of the South Plains – 10:30 a.m. – 9925 US HWY 62 Hub City BBQ Team Leads – 3 p.m. – 6550 43rd St.

Ribbon Cutting: ilovekickboxing.com – 12:15 p.m. – 9810 Slide Rd. STE 200

11 Ribbon Cutting: Synetra – 4:30 p.m. – 13029 Quaker Ave 12 Ribbon Cutting: 25th Annual Business Expo – 9:45 a.m. – Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane Business Expo – 10 a.m. – Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane Business After Hours sponsored by Moonlight Musicals – 4:30 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane 13

Ribbon Cutting: Mike Fox Insurance – 10 a.m. – 5910 130th St., Suite 101 Government Relations Committee – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC

Ribbon Cutting: The Reproduction Company – 10 a.m – 2102 Ave. Q

Young Professionals of Lubbock Steering Committee – Noon – LCOC Golf Classic Committee – 4 p.m. – LCOC

Ambassador Luncheon sponsored by Buffalo Springs Lake – Noon – 9999 High Meadow Rd.

Executive Committee – Noon – LCOC

Hub City BBQ Committee – 4 p.m. – Wells Fargo Building, 1500 Broadway, 2nd Floor – San Jacinto Room

Ribbon Cutting: Creative Homes – 3 p.m. – 3802 137th St. Ribbon Cutting: J.T. & Margaret Talkington YWCA at Sun ‘n Fun – 5:45 p.m. – 6204 Elgin

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Board of Directors Meeting sponsored by Action Printing – 10 a.m. – Reese Technology Center, 9801 Reese Blvd., Ste. #200 Business After Hours sponsored by Centennial Bank – 5:30 p.m. – 904 Ave. O Memorial Day – Chamber Office Closed

*LCOC = Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

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

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20 1 7 D i rec to r y Co ming S oon We are preparing to publish our 2017 Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Business Directory and Resource Guide. Thanks to your support, past directories are valuable resources. We look forwardto the 2017 publication being better than ever. The Directory is an excellent opportunity to highlight your business both locally and across the United States, as directories are mailed to all current and prospective members and people inquiring about Lubbock. As a Chamber member, your company is entitled to one listing in the alphabetical section by company and one in the classified section by type of business. The company will be listed in the Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide section under its primary classified listing only. However, if you wish to be listed under more than one area this option will be made available for purchase. Additionally, your company is also listed on the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, www. lubbockchamber.com, and on the mobile website for smartphone users as an additional membership benefit. There is also an opportunity to purchase sponsorship space in the Directory. If you are interested in sponsoring or have any questions, please contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000. We appreciate your membership and look forward to working with you on the 2017 Directory.

Click here to view our online membership directory at anytime!

Business After Hours sponsored by:

May 26th 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 904 Ave. O

Chamber Staff President/CEO Eddie McBride, IOM Executive Vice President Norma Ritz Johnson, CCE, IOM CFO/COO Sheri Nugent, IOM Vice President - Communications & Public Relations Tammi Boozer Vice President - Programs, Services & Events Christye Weld Community Development Director Amy Marquez, IOM Member Relations Director Cathy Potter Communications Specialist Haily Assiter Events Specialist Allison Cottrell Government Relations Specialist Stevie Poole Events Specialist Peyton Waldrip Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator Patsy Moffett Accounting Assistant Patricia Picon Customer Service Representative Melinda Rodriquez Interns Mallory Barnett Maegan Hruby

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“Go for the Gold” at the Business Expo with the Chamber! Give your business a competitive edge with the skills and networking opportunities showcased at the 2016 Business Expo! The Business Expo will be held Thurs., May 12, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. There will be a private networking event at 9 a.m., followed by a ribbon cutting to officially kick off the 2016 Business Expo at 9:45 a.m. The Expo opens to the public following the ribbon cutting. This year’s theme, aligning with the Summer Olympics, is “Go for the Gold” and the Presenting Sponsor is American National Bank. Tickets are FREE through 5 p.m. on May 11 and $5 at the door. Tickets are available at the Chamber Office, 1500 Broadway, Suite 101. Free educational seminars will be offered throughout the Business Expo to educate, motivate, and collaborate with local experts on topics relating to local business and employees. These seminars will be held from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. While these seminars are free to all attendees, reservations are recommended. For more information or to reserve your seat contact Allison Cottrell at (806) 761-7000 or by email, allison. cottrell@lubbockbiz.org. The topics of these seminars are as follows: • 10:30 A.M. - “Go for the Gold: Get the training you need to compete against malware and virus and keep your computer running like new” by Nancy Walker, owner, Nancy’s I.T. Guy. • 1:00 p.m. – “The Secret that Makes the Worksite Better: The Employee Retention Partnership,” by Christy Reeves, owner, Identify Corporate Innovations. • 2:30 p.m. – “The New Frontier of Digital Marketing: Tame the Wild Web,” by Brian Wink, president, Griffin Wink Advertising.

Thank you to the 2016 Business Expo Sponsors! Presenting Sponsor:

Emerald Sponsors:

Diamond Sponsors: Chick-Fil-A, RD Thomas Advertising Platinum Sponsors: Bodyworks, European Wax Center, FirstCare Health Plans, Workforce Solutions of the South Plains Gold Sponsors: Ama TechTel, Express Employment Professionals, Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas, Sam’s Club Sign Sponsor: Advanced Graphix Media Sponsor: Fox34 Silver Sponsor: Woodshed Gifts Lanyard Sponsor: Switch I.T. Support Banner Sponsors: Caprock Home Health Services, Courtyard by Marriott Lubbock Downtown, Premiere Cinema, Racer Classic Car Wash, South Plains Mall Golf Cart Sponsor: First United Bank

Total Resource Campaign Exceeded the Goal and Broke the Record! The Chamber’s 2016 Total Resource Campaign (TRC) “Let’s Get Social” was a HUGE success! We appreciate all of the hardwork our volunteers put into this eight-week campaign. The TRC volunteers led by Casey Doyle and Marcus Young raised more than $550,000 in sponsorships and memberships for the 2016-2017 year. We want to thank all of the businesses that have contributed to this record breaking amount. We couldn’t have exceeded our goal without you. Thank you for your continued support

Marcus Young (L), 2016 TRC Co-Chairman, and Casey Doyle (R), 2016 TRC Chairman presenting Emily Solis (M) with her Rookie of the Year award.

of the Chamber’s mission, without you we wouldn’t be able to strenghen, promote and serve the business communiy. We strive to be the voice of business for Lubbock, while helping our community grow by providing business support through our events, programs, services and communications.

TRC Chairman, Casey Doyle, with the TRC meter

Marcus Young (M), 2016 TRC Co-Chairman, and Casey Doyle (R), 2016 TRC Chairman presenting Emie Young (L) with her Rookie of the Year award.

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Join the Festivities at Our Cinco de Mayo Reception! The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will celebrate diversity in the Lubbock business community by hosting a Cinco de Mayo Reception on Thurs., May 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Landwer-Manicapelli House, located in Buddy Holly Park off of North University Ave. This reception is a great way to see exactly what diversity can do for a working community, as well as provide a great way to relax from the work week! Mariachi bands will be playing, so put on your dancing shoes! The Chamber recognizes that diversity unlocks creative potential, as well as innovation in the workforce, and these aspects of diversity are the driving factors for market growth and productivity. Located in the heart of the Jim Bertram Canyon Lakes System, the Landwer-Manicapelli House is part of the Fiesta plaza area. The Cinco de Mayo Reception location was specifically chosen to not only provide a culturally relevant meeting place, but also to create an atmosphere that reinforces what the Chamber supports in the working community on the grounds of diversity. There is no cost to attend the Cinco de Mayo Reception, and sponsorships are still available! For more information, please contact Allison Cottrell at (806) 761-7000 or by email at allison. cottrell@lubbockbiz.org.

Don’t miss out on this reception that celebrates the Hispanic Community, promotes cultural diversity in the Lubbock workforce and emphasizes its importance to creative and innovative growth! Presented by:

FREE EVENT! Live Music * Food * Drinks

Introducing our May Business of the Month, Bustos Law Firm Congratulations to the May Business of the Month, Bustos Law Firm! Bustos Law Firm has been a member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce since opening its doors in 2010. Fernando Bustos, owner of Bustos Law Firm, said being a Chamber member has allowed his law firm to network with other local businesses who are equally concerned about our local community. “Our law firm specializes in commercial and employment litigation. Besides myself, we have two associate attorneys, and another attorney joining us in June. We also offer intellectual property services, such as trademark and copyright registration and litigation, and we perform other traditional services such as estate planning, probate, and contract work. We are happy helping new businesses incorporate and providing advice to help them grow and succeed. We are proud to represent diverse business and organizations, such as the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lubbock. We look forward to continuing to serve Lubbock and growing with our community,” stated Bustos. Bustos said his favorite part of being a Chamber member is the camaraderie of working with other locally-owned businesses and just recently he has done just that with the Chamber. Bustos has also participated in Leadership Lubbock and he believes that this program is a great way for young professionals to get to know the key industries and leaders in our community.

When asked what his favorite Chamber event was Bustos replied, “My high school daughter recently completed the New Century Leadership program, and she loved getting to know about the different industries, universities, and government leaders who help our community. She is not sure what she wants to study in college, and this was a great opportunity for her to get to know many fabulous people who make Lubbock a great place to live, and hopefully come closer to deciding what she would like to do for a future career.” “I am also proud to represent the Chamber of Commerce in its lawsuit against the Obama Administration’s Department of Labor, to challenge its new rule which attacks the attorney-client privilege for businesses in labor matters. The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce really does fight for small business in Lubbock,” said Bustos. The Lubbock Chamber is proud to partner with Bustos and his law firm on this lawsuit and we cannot thank him enough for his help throughout the process. It is with great pleasure that we honor Bustos Law Firm with the May Business of the Month award! The Chamber is proud to congratulate Bustos Law Firm on the May Business of the Month achievement. Bustos Law Firm along with all the other businesses of the month for 2016, will be considered for the Chamber’s Business of the Year award, in December 2016.

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Ramkumar Wins 2016 President’s Excellence in Commercialization Award Texas Tech University professor Seshadri Ramkumar has been selected as the recipient of the 2016 President’s Excellence in Commercialization Award. Ramkumar, a professor of technical textiles and countermeasures to chemical threats in Texas Tech’s Department of Environmental Toxicology and The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH), is being recognized for his revolutionary contributions to nonwoven materials. “I am humbled by this honor as it recognizes translational efforts,” Ramkumar said. “Texas Tech has to be applauded for creating many programs to support ‘mind to market research’ and help young students to be entrepreneurs. The next phase of research is all about technology transfer, and Texas Tech is rightfully investing in this effort by involving in programs such as 3 Day Startup, the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps, 1 Million Cups and more.” Ramkumar’s research focuses on developing value-added materials using nonwovens and nanotechnology. He created FiberTect, a nonwoven decontamination wipe capable of cleaning chemical threat agents, and supervises the Nonwoven and Advanced Materials Laboratory within TIEHH. He is an associate editor for the AATCC Journal of Research published by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists. He serves on the editorial boards of many international peerreviewed journals, such as the Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics. He has successfully organized many international conferences on advances in fibrous materials in India, promoting bilateral relations in the field of technical textiles between the United States and India. He received an honorary fellowship from the world’s largest textile professional society, Textile Association (India), which has more than 22,000 members.

“In an institution the size of Texas Tech, it can be difficult to choose just one person to honor for his or her contributions, but Dr. Ramkumar’s work in nonwoven technology has brought a wealth of positive attention to Texas Tech for the varied research and commercialization efforts being undertaken here,” said John Opperman, interim president of the university. “I am proud to have his level of expertise on our faculty.” “I am delighted to see professor Ramkumar win the President’s Excellence in Commercialization Award,” said Robert V. Duncan, Texas Tech’s vice president for strategic research initiatives. “Recently he was selected internationally to receive TAPPI’s NET (Nonwovens Engineers and Technologists) Division Technical Achievement Award and the Mark Hollingsworth Prize. The TAPPI NET Division is the world’s leading professional group in the field of nonwoven technology, and the Technical Achievement Award is deemed the highest technical award for the field’s researchers. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Ramkumar on our faculty, and he is very deserving of this Presidential award of excellence.” Ramkumar received his award during the 2016 Faculty Honors Convocation Thursday (April 21) in Ballroom B of the Student Union Building. Find Texas Tech news, experts and story ideas at Texas Tech Today Media Resources or follow us on Twitter.

CONTACT: Seshadri Ramkumar, professor, The Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Texas Tech University, (806) 885-4567 or s.ramkumar@ttu.edu

Join Us in Prayer at the Community Prayer Luncheon on May 5! In honor of the National Day of Prayer, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will host the Community Prayer Luncheon on Thurs., May 5, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. The theme for 2016 is Wake Up America, emphasizing the need for individuals, corporately and individually, to return to God of Fathers in reverence for His Holy Name. To further highlight the theme, Isaiah 58:1 has been designated as the scripture for the 2016 National Day of Prayer: “Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet.” Matt Bumstead will be the featured speaker. Bumstead served 20 years at United Supermarkets, the now-100-yr-old business founded by his great grandfather, where he served on the Board of Advisors for 17 years and filled many different day-to-day roles from Store Director to Co-President. Today, Bumstead leads Nun Ide, a consulting and speaking firm helping individuals and organizations find a better way to lead, work, and live.

The event will offer local musical talent Jonny Hughes, Brian Maines, and Cathy Porterfield, from First Baptist Church, for worship. Prayers will be offered throughout the program. Community Leaders will lead attendees in a prayer for the National Day of Prayer, a prayer for the nation, a prayer for the state, and a prayer for youth, families, and the community. For more information, visit the Chamber website or contact Peyton Waldrip at (806) 761-7000 or peyton.waldrip@ lubbockbiz.org. Thanks to the 2016 Community Prayer Luncheon sponsors! Presenting: United Supermarkets Diamond: 7B Building & Development, First United Bank, Platinum: Atmos Energy, Computer Transition Services, Inc., FirstCare Health Plans, Happy State Bank, MassMutual Southwest, McDougal Companies, PrimeWest Mortgage, Spirit Ranch, WestMark REALTORS

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Get to know Board Member, Brent King

How did you get involved with the Chamber and what keeps you involved? I first became involved on the Chamber Board of Directors back in 2012, on behalf of UMC Health System. What keeps me involved and energized is the wonderful group of Chamber staff and business leaders that we have representing the interests of Lubbock. We have been blessed to have a community that quite literally has the best Chamber of Commerce in the United States. They are America’s first and only Chamber to be two-time 5-Star Accredited and twice named Chamber of the Year, which is a direct representation of the leadership and staff that work tirelessly every day to improve our lives and the lives of our children. It is truly an honor to serve with them and on a board of local leaders who come together and genuinely seek to make Lubbock better.

What is your favorite event or program of the Chamber? It’s hard to choose, but I would have to say that the Community Prayer Lunch has been a favorite of mine.

regional, statewide, and national healthcare committees and groups. Additionally, my wife, three children and I are all members of First Baptist Church Lubbock, where I have served on a number of different boards and committees throughout the years. We are also involved in foreign mission work with Extreme Missionary Adventures and Living Water International.

Finish this sentence: Never again will I… I’m not sure where to start with a request for me to finish a sentence starting with, “never again will I”. Unfortunately, I have had many opportunities to finish that sentence in countless ways, but I think for the sake of our audience, I will respond with a positive, rather than a negative experience. I think we all have a tendency to be risk averse, both professionally and personally. Many times success breeds complacency, which can lead to a lack of innovation. My statement would be, never again will I let a (calculated) risk pass me by, without attempting to succeed in it. After all, without risk, there wouldn’t be any adventure in life.

What are some of your other community leadership roles? As Vice President, I serve in many capacities for the Health System, which provides opportunities to serve on many local/

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Growing Community Leaders Meet Leadership Lubbock Member, Elaina Albarez

Why did you choose to become part of the Leadership Lubbock Program? I chose to become part of the Leadership program because I am a young professional in the prime of my development and I feel that any opportunity for professional growth and development is always beneficial. Additionally, becoming a part of this program was important to me as I knew it would help me get more involved in the community, build my confidence personally and professionally, and allow me the opportunity to extend my network.

and in February, I joined the Steering Committee for 4th on Broadway where I along with another individuals chair the research committee. I also led a training session for ABC Bank management leaders in March. This was huge for me as I have a big fear of speaking in front of groups of people. Thanks to this program, I am making myself more vulnerable and pushing myself in ways that I may not have done otherwise.

How long have you been associated with Leadership Lubbock? I have been a part of the Leadership Lubbock program since January 2016.

What is your position? Director of Workforce Development

What are some of your favorite Leadership Lubbock events that you have attended so far? I have thoroughly enjoyed every event that I have been a part of but I primarily enjoyed the Austin trip and the day out at the Spirit Ranch. I feel the opportunity to have some social interaction has been extremely helpful for me, as I can be a bit of an introvert. These two events specifically have afforded me more of an opportunity to socialize and network. As a result, I feel my confidence boosting and I am stepping out of my comfort zone and getting to know people in my class. What do you feel is the most rewarding part of being in Leadership Lubbock Class? I feel one of the rewards of being in the Leadership Lubbock class is the personal and professional growth that I am experiencing. Additionally, what I enjoy most about the program is the sense of camaraderie among the class. Why is the Leadership Lubbock program important to you? The program is important to me because I am addressing an area that has impacted my professional development, lack of confidence both personally and professionally. Since I have started the program, I am starting to feel more confident and have more of a willingness to step outside of my comfort zone. I have worked harder to push myself when it comes to getting involved, speaking up, and engaging others. In January, I volunteered as a judge for the Regional Decca competition

Who do you work for? Goodwill Industries of North West Texas

What all does your position entail? Serve as the agency liaison for outside funders. Develop and/or oversee the development of new training curriculums. Monitor program success and service delivery. Monitor satisfaction of program delivery. Assess community needs and adjust program delivery. Establish partnerships that align with Goodwillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission and serve as the agency liaison for those partnerships. Provide support, training, and oversight to the mangers of workforce development. Supervise assigned employees including but not limited to, hiring, training, disciplining and evaluations. Monitor compliance of funding requirements. Compile data for reporting of workforce development program stats How long have you been with your current company? In June, I will celebrate four years with Goodwill. Share some info about your family. I am the proud aunt of eight nieces and nephews and a great-aunt of five soon to be six great-nieces/nephews. My parents celebrated 45 years of marriage last year and are still going strong. I am the baby of five; I have two older sisters and two older brothers and I am the only college graduate in my family.

Join Young Professionals of Lubbock! Applications Available Today! Contact Amy Marquez P: (806) 761-7002 | C: (806) 317-0122 Amy.Marquez@lubbockbiz.org

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Learn more about YEA! here.

Click here to nominate a student! For more information contact Amy Marquez at (806) 761-7000.

Congratulations to the 2015-2016 New Century Leadership Class on its Graduation!

Lubbock Business Network Legislative Benefactor:

Voice of Business Persuader Rule

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce joined forces with four other business organizations to sue the Department of Labor for a regulation known as the “persuader rule.” The lawsuit asks the courts to impose an injunction on the new rule and ultimately to overturn it. How does the persuader rule impact me? Business owners could be deprived of the right to consult a lawyer about workplace policies. Changing the language takes a rule that kept a balanced playing field for decades and tilts favor toward the side of the unions. The new rule clearly infringes on the rights of businesses, and does not at all change the reporting requirements for labor unions.

Regional Haze Rule

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is challenging the EPA’s federal takeover of the regional haze air permitting process in court to help protect Texas businesses from a likely $2 billion cost to implement. By teaming up with the Texas Association of Business, the U.S. Chamber and 25 other Chambers from across Texas, the Lubbock Chamber is seeking to intervene in support of a lawsuit against the EPA filed by the State of Texas. What is an intervenor? An intervenor is an organization that is not a plaintiff or defendant in a case but may be affected by the issues

involved, that submits specialized information or expertise to the court. Will the Regional Haze Rule affect my business? Yes, the implementation process will cost at least $2 billion for companies to carry out over the next few years. As a result, the rule could force some power plants to go offline and drive up electricity costs for Texans.

Clean Power Plan: Carbon Regulations

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce joined an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in concert with 166 other state and local chambers of commerce and business associations from 40 different states. The brief explains the economic impact posed by the Environmental Protection Agency’s carbon regulations and supports the overturning of the rule. What is an amicus brief? Amicus briefs are legal documents filed in appellate court cases by non-litigants with a strong interest in the subject matter. How do these new rules impact my business? The new rule will pose significant harm to regional and local communities, particularly in economically challenged rural areas. In issuing these regulations, the EPA attempts to regulate how states generate, transmit, and use electricity without any authority from Congress to do so.

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Spring Water-Smart: High Plains Underground Water Conservation District The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has announced that High Plains Underground Water District has been awarded the Water-Smart Award for Spring Quarter 2016. Each quarter, the Chamber recognizes members who have implemented water-saving measures. The criteria to win can be anything from landscaping to rainfall capture systems to installing low-flow toilets and active promotion of water conservation. High Plains Underground Water District has been honored for actively promoting water conservation in the Lubbock area since 1951 and this year hosted the first annual Water Advancement, Technology, Training & Solutions (WATTS) Conference or WATTS Conference. Whether reusing water in agriculture or reclaiming wastewater for a city, the conference encouraged people to “think blue” by making efforts to preserve and protect our most precious resource. The goal of the WATTS conference was to highlight the water conservation efforts of

innovative West Texans and encourage others to "Think Blue" to save water. “It is important for businesses to use water wisely without waste,” said Carmon McCain, Information and Education Manager. “With that in mind, there are numerous opportunities to conserve water through use of more waterefficient manufacturing, high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, proper maintenance of outdoor landscape irrigation systems, eliminating leaks, and use of native, water smart plant materials in the landscape.” High Plains Underground Water Conservation District has been a Chamber member since 1978. If you are conserving water – inside or outside – at your place of business, or know someone who is, the Water-Smart Task Force would like to know, as you could be a candidate for this quarterly award! Please email stevie.poole@lubbockbiz.org or call (806) 761-7000 with your nomination.

Business Leadership - Is It Important? Production is concerned with land, labor, capital and entrepreneurship. Leadership is the major factor that makes everything work together seamlessly; without leadership, all other business resources are ineffective. Switched-on business leaders are aware of the concerns of their employees, and are on top of new developments in leadership theory and practice to create more effective working environments. Leadership types There are different types of leaders; some are more comfortable dictating to their employees, while other prefer a more collaborative approach. It’s always a good idea to tap into the creativity of your staff: if they have a great idea that may increase the revenue of the company, why not take advantage of that? On the other hand, facilitative leaders delegate most tasks to their subordinates, and will spend time giving their employees the tools necessary to excel in their positions. Company culture is dependent upon the specific leadership style of the executive in charge. Significance of leadership All successful organisations and businesses need effective leaders. The leadership of effective and well trained leaders is paramount to providing an agreed upon goal for the company’s success. Leaders are invaluable when it comes to formulating and communicating new strategic directions, as well as communicating with and motivating employees to increase dedication to organizational goals. Ongoing leadership skills training is essential to making sure that leaders are on the right track. Leadership focus It used to be, that the leadership focus was on speed and flexibility. But in this constantly shifting landscape, where a global focus, digital necessity and social-political shifts are commonplace, leaders have to be agile and resilient. In a constantly changing business environment, being able to

recover quickly and stay the course in the face of repeated challenges is crucial. CEOs who can achieve this are emotionally intelligent and can quickly come to grips with complex shifts and assist others in moving forward to achieve the win. They stay on top of what is going on within their industry through staying on top of what is current in business leadership philosophies and ideas. Blooming in spite of adversities is the truest leadership test. Further Reading: The resilient leader, CEO's Desk, The CEO Institute Blog Leadership & delegation Any successful business leader recognises that delegation is essential. This should lead to building leaders for future enterprises. It is important that leaders are able to spot people who are on the rise to the next career trajectory and let them take the next step to management. Business leadership considerations Every business could benefit from an overview of its leadership style. Take, for example, a new CEO in an established company- they may benefit from altering their leadership style to be more in line with the current sensibility of the company (they may find leadership coaching helpful in this situation). When experiencing a decline, top executives may need to be replaced. Functions of leadership In order to lead their organisations, leaders need to wear many hats. They are tasked with training staff to fulfil their KPIs, as well as monitoring their progress and completion. An effective leader garners enthusiasm for the company while bringing out the best of their employees. Employees should also feel safe and supported in their environment. Source: The CEO Institute

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Chamber Ambassador Program

Ambassador of the Month: Emily Solis

Congratulations to Emily Solis on earning of business to business relations, marketing her first Ambassador of the Month award! planning and budgeting, advertising and Solis has been a Chamber Ambassador since social media campaigns, public relations and moving to Lubbock a year ago. various other communications as needed,” Solis became a Chamber Ambassador Solis said. to get plugged into the network of business “It’s been important for me to get involved professionals that the Chamber represents. with the ambassador program so that I have “As a newcomer to Lubbock, I wanted the ability to network with other professionals to have an opportunity to meet people and and raise the awareness about our company, connect on a professional and personal level,” Paul Davis Restoration. Being associated with Solis said. the Chamber provides instant credibility When asked what her favorite events are for all businesses and professionals who are Solis listed out several, the Community Prayer involved. In my position as marketing director, Luncheon, the Texas Tech Football Kickoff Beth Bridges (L), 2016 Chairwoman, presenting Emily the ambassador program has served as a great Breakfast, the Golf Classic, the Business Expo, Solis (R) with her Ambassador of the Month award. “foot in the door” to share more information with the ribbon cuttings/grand openings and the prospective customers,” Solis said that is why ambassador luncheons. being an Ambassador is so important to her. “I have attended several events in the past year and I find Solis is always up for volunteering for any Chamber event the Chamber events always promise to be fun, well-organized and this year she is also on two of our committees, Lubbock and beneficial to our business, making it hard to pick just one,” Uncorked and the Total Resource Campaign (TRC) where she stated Solis. earned the “Rookie of the Year” award. Solis said the most rewarding part of being an ambassador “On a personal level, my husband, Patrick, our two kids, has been the genuine friendships she has developed that have Beckham and Sealy, and I attend Harvest Christian Fellowship. extend beyond business. I also teach a cardio class at Bodyworks gym. On a professional “The Chamber provides an immediate connection with level, I am involved with West Texas Home Builders Association, other individuals who rely on one other. Through the various Independent Insurance Agents of Lubbock, Remember our events and volunteer opportunities of which I’ve been a part, Heroes and Broadway Festivals (Fourth on Broadway),” Solis I’ve grown close to some really great people who I wouldn’t have stated. met otherwise,” said Solis. Again, congratulations to Solis on winning her first Solis has been the marketing director for Paul Davis Ambassador of the Month award! We appreciate all that she Restoration since moving to Lubbock a year ago. does and continues to do for the Chamber and our community. “As marketing director I’m responsible for all areas of external communications for Paul Davis Restoration. I take care

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