March 2011 Newsletter

The Lubbock

Business Network Vol. 19 No. 3

March 2011

Two Lubbock Chamber Members Named Blue Ribbon Small Business Award® Winners by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Carpet Tech and V-tech Environmental Services both were named “Blue Ribbon Small Business Award®” winners today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recognizing their critical role in job creation and economic growth. The award honors their strong commitment to their employees, customers, and community.

“The recipients of this year’s Blue Ribbon Small Business Award are on the forefront of our economic recovery,” said Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber president and CEO. “These small businesses are our nation’s

job creators, and this award recognizes their significant contributions to our economy.”

Blue Ribbon businesses also are eligible for the Community Excellence Award, decided

in March by online public voting. A link to the voting site can be found at www.lubbockchamber.com.

Carpet Tech has been a member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce since 2000 and specializes in all elements of floor care and restoration, fire and water restoration, air duct cleaning, biohazard cleaning and upholstery and drapes cleaning. Call Carpet Tech at (806) 795-5142 or visit them online at www.callcarpettech.com. They are located at 6613 19th Street in Lubbock.

(See Award Winners, Page 3)

Total Resource Campaign Names Five Vice Chairs The Chamber has named five Vice Chairs to aid Linda Gaither with WestMark Realtors® as chairwoman of the Chamber’s first annual Total Resource Campaign.

The Vice Chairs are Marinda Heinrich, Atmos Energy; Alona Beesinger, Suddenlink West Texas; Becky Postar, Platinum Bank; Todd Reno, Reese Technology Center; and Vic-

Taking Care of

OUR STARS Total Resource Campaign 2011

tor Salazar, American State Bank.

These five Vice Chairs have recruited Team Captains who currently are recruiting team member volunteers to market sponsorships for Chamber events and publications, while also seeking new members for the Chamber. The all-volunteer Campaign consists of numerous sponsorships available during the 8-week revenue generating effort, which kicks off on March 24 to reach a goal by May 26. Volunteers assist companies with choosing options best suited to meet the organization’s marketing needs.

Two sponsors already have stepped up to sponsor events directly related to the Total Re-

source Campaign. Suddenlink West Texas will sponsor the Kick-Off Event for the volunteers in the campaign, and PrimeWest Mortgage will sponsor one of the Volunteer Reward Sessions.

We thank them for getting this campaign off to a great start!

“The Total Resource Campaign is a great way for volunteers to meet our area’s top community leaders and business owners while working directly with many of the Chamber’s most dedicated leadership,” Gaither said.

Those interested in participating in the campaign should contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000 or sheri.nugent@lubbockbiz.org.

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C A L E N D A R OF EVENTS

1 Ribbon Cutting for Chicken Express

11:15 a.m. – 210 Slide Road

March

2 New Century Leadership Committee 11 a.m. – LCOC China Trip Information Session 4:30 p.m. – LCOC 3 Ribbon Cutting for Just Between Friends 11:30 a.m. – 8004 Indiana Community Prayer Lunch Committee 4 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting/Open House for Bodyworks Family Life Center 4:30 p.m. – 5402 4th

CHAMBER 101 – Pizza with the Chamber President

Are you a new Lubbock Chamber member, or a new employee of a long standing Chamber member that wants to learn more about the Chamber? Then having “Pizza with the Chamber President” is a great way to start!

Consider it Chamber 101 as you learn more about the Chamber, what we do and how you can get involved. This lunch is a great way to network with other new Chamber members, as well as Chamber volunteers and

staff and it is free to at­tend.

Bring plenty of business cards and be ready to grow your busi­ness network on Wednesday, March 23, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, 1500 Broadway in the Wells Fargo Center.

If you would like to attend, or need additional information, please contact Col­leen Evans, membership director, by e-mail or by phone at (806) 761-7001.

Award Winners Named (From Page 1) V-tech Environmental Services, a 2009 Blue Ribbon Award winner and regional semifinalist, has been a member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce since 1997 and provides innovative, comprehensive approaches and solutions to the environmental challenges their clients face. V-tech can be contacted at (806) 748-1700, online at www.v-teches. com, or stop by their office at 1510 Buddy Holly Avenue.

This year’s 75 Blue Ribbon winners were selected from a record number of nationwide

4 Transportation Committee 9:30 a.m. – LCOC 7 Hub City BBQ Committee 5:15 p.m. – LCOC 8 Leadership Lubbock Committee 11 a.m. – LCOC Ground Breaking for B&J Welding Supply 2 p.m. – 50th and MLK Golf Classic Committee 4 p.m. – FirstBank & Trust/PrimeWest Mortgage, 7806 Indiana

applicants and will be honored at America’s Small Business Summit 2011, May 23–25, in Washington, D.C. On March 14, seven of the Blue Ribbon businesses will be announced as award finalists, and one will be named the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year during America’s Small Business Summit.

The winner will be presented with a $10,000 cash prize courtesy of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

To learn more about America’s Small Business Summit, visit www.uschambersummit. com.

9 New Century Leadership – Higher Education Day Business Development Committee 11:30 a.m. – 1301 Broadway, Second Floor Conference Room (LP&L and Workforce Solutions) Ambassador Monthly Luncheon Noon – TBD 0 Agriculture Committee 1 7:30 a.m. – TIEHH, Reese Technology Center Focus Lubbock Committee 3 p.m. – LCOC Business After Hours – Hooters 5:30-7 p.m. – 4950 S. Loop 289

(See March, Page 7)

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Finding and Keeping Top Performers A facilitated exchange of practical tips for workplace leaders as well as individuals involved in hiring Presented by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Solutions South Plains and KCBD News Channel 11

Thursday, March 31, 2011 BRIEF DESCRIPTION Need workers who are both able and motivated? Join a high energy, facilitated exchange to uncover successful strategies and tested techniques used by others in the Lubbock area to hire and retain top talent! Learn tips to attract, interview, select, motivate and retain top-notch employees. Explore generational differences and other nuances.

Expect: High audience participation – because collectively we know more than any one individual.

“Fun with a Focus!” – because our retention of knowledge is greater when we learn in a relaxed atmosphere.

Practical tips that you can immediately implement – because that’s our main purpose for gathering!

marketing, and negotiating. She has 250+ how-to and other nonfiction articles to her name, including pieces for national four-color leadership magazines and educational book anthologies.

Since 2003, Michele is primarily fulfilling her need to encourage and serve others through her position as a Career Management Consultant for Right Management, an industry leader in career transition and organizational consulting. Her broad business background includes 5+ years as the owner of Covenant Professional Services, a company focused on administration, training and consulting services for nonprofits and associations. She has also worked in marketing,

communications, office management, and analyst roles for both large organizations and small entrepreneurial businesses.

How to Enroll

Participants will choose from a morning or afternoon session, 9 a.m. - Noon or 2 – 5 p.m. The cost is $40 per person for Chamber Members and $45 per person for Prospective Chamber Members. Enroll now by calling the Chamber at (806) 761-7000. For group rates or for sponsorship information, contact Robin Raney at robin.raney@lubbockbiz.org.

Where The training event will be held at The Legacy, located at 1500 14th Street.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND Workplace leaders as well as individuals involved in hiring. (Supervisors, team leads, managers, recruiters, and human resource staff.)

TRAINER BIO An energetic trainer who believes in audience participation, Michele D. Newhouse has delivered 400+ workshops, seminars, speeches and web events to groups of executives and professionals across the United States on matters such as strategic planning, networking,

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that National Travel-American Express is bringing some new excitement to Business After Hours!

National Travel-American Express will give away a Royal Caribbean cruise for two at the 2011 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet which will take place in November 2011. The cruise for two will be drawn from business cards dropped at all the Business After Hours throughout the year. So the more times you attend Business After Hours, the more chances you will have at winning this outstanding prize! The winner will be able to book their cruise for sometime in 2012.

This partnership is just one more reason YOU should attend Business After Hours!

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2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRWOMAN Irasema Velasquez Velasquez Insurance & Worksite Benefits CHAIRMAN-ELECT Tim Collins Collins Tile, LLP IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Joe Rapier Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. TREASURER David Seim PlainsCapital Bank SECRETARY Eddie McBride Lubbock Chamber of Commerce VICE CHAIRWOMAN, MEMBERSHIP DIVISION Stephanie Massengale Advanced Graphix VICE CHAIRMAN, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Rick Boyd First United Bank VICE CHAIRMAN, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DIVISION Jay Jacobus Scarborough Specialties, Inc. VICE CHAIRMAN, LEADERSHIP DIVISION Carlos Morales Caprock Home Health Services, Inc. VICE CHAIRMAN, COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION John D. Steinmetz Vista Bank VICE CHAIRMAN, HISPANIC BUSINESS DIVISION Rudy Rosales Montelongo’s Mexican Restaurant HISPANIC BUSINESS DIVISION REPRESENTATIVE Juanita Mendoza Wells Fargo BOARD ADMINISTRATION Martin Aguirre Workforce Solutions South Plains Stephen Beasley Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Alona Beesinger Suddenlink West Texas Ron Betenbough Betenbough Homes John D. Brock NorthStar Surgical Center Darrin Camp Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Border Management Corp.

Jeff Dane UMC Health System Karen Garza Lubbock Independent School District Yolanda Gonzaga Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Gary Gregory Atmos Energy Grace Hernandez Texas Tech University Sidney Hopper United Supermarkets Peter Hur RFS Financial Services Clayton Isom TAO Development Group Dan Jackson KCBD TV-NewsChannel 11 Robert Lacy PYCO Industries Gabe Martinez Telemundo KXTQ-TV 46, Ramar Comm.

Brandon Mulkey Chick-fil-A at South Plains Crossing Richard Parks Covenant Health System Joe Phea African American

Chamber of Commerce - Lubbock Norval Pollard City Bank Shirley Schleuse Lamar Outdoor Advertising Kelvin Sharp South Plains College Michael Shonrock Texas Tech University Frank Silvas AFLAC-Laquita Carthel Regional Sales Mark Stiff Bates-Wells Promotional Products Gabe Vitela National Teachers Life Insurance Company Gary Zheng Lubbock Power & Light

CHAMBER STAFF Eddie McBride, President/CEO Sheri Nugent, IOM, Vice President-Administration Robin Raney, Vice President-Business Development Mary Jane Buerkle, IOM, Vice President-Communications Jorge Quirino, Vice President-Hispanic Business Division Phyllis Jones, Vice President-Leadership Norma Ritz Johnson, IOM, Vice President-Legislative Affairs Colleen Evans, Membership Director Amy Marquez, Administrative Assistant Norma Gomez Bulls, Customer Service Representative Britnee Davis and Audrey DeLeon, Interns

Come and Be a Part of the Chamber Trip to China Click here to download a full-color promotional brochure!

Chambers nationwide have begun hosting trips to China to encourage businessto-business contacts and tourism. The Lubbock Chamber will offer the trip this year, leaving Los Angeles on November 2.

The cost is $1,999 per person (double occupancy), and includes round trip airfare from Los Angeles, seven nights in deluxe accommodations (usually Doubletrees, Sofitels and Marriotts), 20 meals, Englishspeaking tour guides, entrance fees to attractions, coach transfers, all taxes but not including optional travel insurance ($200).

The only thing not included is the cost of getting a passport and visa, and getting from Lubbock to Los Angeles.

The tour includes visiting the World Heritage sites in Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai, experiencing the world’s fastest train and free time to conduct business and explore the city.

The Chamber will host a meeting to officially introduce the trip at 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 2, at the Chamber of-

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High Plains Water District schedules public meetings to receive comments regarding proposed rule amendments The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District has scheduled five public meetings in March to receive comments on proposed rule amendments to implement a “50/50” groundwater management goal for water pumped within the district’s 16-county service area.

The public meeting dates and locations are as follows: ● March 23, 9 a.m.-Noon, Hereford ISD Banquet Room, 601 N. 25 Mile Avenue, Hereford, TX. ● March 23, 3-6 p.m., Robert Dysart Room, Lamb County Rural Electric Cooperative, 2415 S. Phelps, Littlefield, TX. ● March 24, 9 a.m.-Noon, Dimmitt Middle School Auditorium, 1505 Western Circle, Dimmitt, TX. ● March 24, 3-6 p.m., Plains Cotton Cooperative Association

Board Room, 3301 E. 50th, Lubbock. (Entrance at southwest side of building). ● March 25, 9 a.m.-Noon, Plainview Country Club and Conference Center, 2902 W 4th, Plainview, TX. Copies of the proposed rule amendments are available by contacting the High Plains Water District office at (806) 762-0181.

They are also available on-line at www.hpwd.com “The High Plains Water District has used water well spacing as a means of managing groundwater since the 1950s. However, dwindling surface water levels in area reservoirs and other contributing factors have caused more dependence upon groundwater in our region. Because of this, the district cannot rely on well spacing alone-it must move forward with implementation of its

“50/50” groundwater management goal of having 50 percent of the saturated thickness of the Ogallala Aquifer in 2010 available in 2060 to conserve the resource,” said Jim Conkwright, High Plains Water District manager.

Among the proposed amendments are designations of high water decline areas in the district in 2011 based upon annual winter water level measurements; metering/reporting requirements for water wells in these areas; and implementation of an allowable production rate for all new/ existing water wells beginning in 2012.

The Board of Directors strongly encourages residents to attend these meetings and provide input on proposed rules impacting future groundwater production within the district.

Persons may provide oral com-

ments at the meetings or they may submit written comments to the High Plains Water District office, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX 79411-2499. Deadline for written comments is 5:00 p.m. on April 1.

Also, in accordance with State Law, the High Plains Water District must conduct at least one public hearing to receive comments on the proposed revisions before they can be adopted.

“For convenience of our residents, the Board will conduct a public hearing in the northern and southern portions of the district on these proposed rule amendments. The dates and locations have not been determined as yet-but this information will be posted to the district’s web site and made available to news media as quickly as possible,” Conkwright said.

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Obtain Free Environmental Compliance Assistance The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) offers assistance through its Small Business and Local Government Assistance (SBLGA) program to help small businesses and local governments comply with environmental rules. The program is designed to give confidential technical assistance on air, water, waste, and pollution prevention issues without the threat of enforcement.

Businesses and local governments can request free, on-site environmental compliance assessments—and all information remains confidential from the TCEQ’s enforcement process. Environmental consultants under contract with the TCEQ conduct the voluntary audits for environmental compliance. If the audited site corrects the noted deficiencies and the consultant verifies compliance, the site becomes eligible for the Compliance Commitment (C2) Partnership. Through this partnership, small business owners and local governments stand to earn a one-year exemption from routine TCEQ investigations.

To participate in the C2 Partnership program, the owner of the site or facility must employ a company-wide total of 100 or fewer employees, be operated by a small local government (a county of 100,000 or fewer or a city of 50,000 or fewer), or be an independent school district (ISD) serving a student population of 100,000 or fewer students.

The TCEQ also has a program, called

EnviroMentor, in which consultants, utility professionals, and lawyers volunteer their time and expertise to help small businesses and local governments comply with environmental rules. They provide advice on complex environmental problems, help fill out regulatory paperwork, and give answers to technical questions related to regulations, design requirements, waste reduction, and much more.

In addition to providing one-on-one assistance, the TCEQ offers a number of compliance assistance tools, regulatory guidance documents, and easy-to-follow checklists for various industries. Example industries include: auto body shops, automotive repair facilities, auto salvage yards, dry cleaners, fleet maintenance facilities, foundries, metal finishers, printers, reinforced plastics facilities, sawmill operations, small airports and tenant operations, surface coaters, and the wood products industry.

SBLGA compliance assistance specialists from the TCEQ are ready to assist you.

Call 800-447-2827 for free and confidential environmental compliance assistance today.

For more information on SBLGA’s program and tools, visit www.TexasEnviroHelp.org or call Celeste Hoehne, Small Business and Local Government Assistance at TCEQ in Lubbock, 806-796-7642 or Celeste.Hoehne@ tceq.texas.gov.

Sponsorship in Business Expo Benefits Your Business trian Mall available for food service vendors.

“Exchange Ideas, Explore Solutions” is the theme for the May 12 Business Expo, hosted by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A sponsorship in the Business Expo leverages branding and marketing opportunities while benefitting from Business-to-Business Networking with more than 200 exhibitors and approximately 7,000 attendees. Marketing for this event includes television, radio, newspaper and area billboards as well as printed brochures and tickets which are mailed to all 2,100-plus members of the Chamber.

Your name or logo would be presented on at least 5,000 printed brochures and 40,000 tickets. Electronic blasts sent via Monday Memo and Thursday Updates reach more than 4,000 individuals and the Chamber website averages 5,000 visits per month.

Exhibit space is limited, so please reserve your booth space today! “Restaurant Row” will return this year after a successful launch in 2010 with a dedicated section in the Pedes-

For additional information regarding Business Expo, call the Chamber at (806) 7617000 or email info@lubbockchamber.org.

Current sponsors include Workforce Solutions South Plains, RD Thomas, Suddenlink, Covenant Health System, Benchmark Business Solutions, Bodyworks, Lubbock Power and Light, Hogland Office Equipment, Caprock Home Health Services, Switch I.T. Support, Dion’s, Ranch at Dove Tree, Childress Photography and Laser Magic.

March

(From Page 3)

1 Legislative Affairs Committee 1 9:30 a.m. – LCOC 17 Executive Committee Noon – LCOC 22 Leadership Lubbock – City/County Day Chairman’s Small Business Roundtable 5 p.m. – TBD 23 Chamber 101 – “Pizza with the President” 11:30 a.m. – Wells Fargo Center, 2nd Floor, San Jacinto Room 24 Board of Directors Meeting 10 a.m. – Science Spectrum, 2579 S. Loop 289 Business Expo Committee 4 p.m. – LCOC 25 Chamber Employer Health Plan – Wellness Testing in Plainview Focus Lubbock – Human Services Day Water Conservation Council 9 a.m. – LCOC 8 Business Mercado Committee 2 4 p.m. – LCOC 9 Past Chairmen Luncheon 2 11:30 a.m. – LCOC 0 New Century Leadership Committee 3 11 a.m. – LCOC 1 “Finding and Keeping Top Employees” 3 Seminar Morning Session – 9 a.m.-Noon; Afternoon Session – 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

The Legacy, 1500 14th Ribbon Cutting for Texas Cotton Ginners Association Trade Show 9 a.m. – Civic Center Focus Lubbock Committee 3 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting/Open House for Crown Point Health Suites 4:30 p.m. – 6640 Iola

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Mind Capture: How to Awaken Your Entrepreneurial Genius in a Time of Great Economic Change Who is Tony Rubleski?

Tony is the President of Mind Capture Group. His message is designed to help people ‘Capture’ more minds and profits.

He’s been called “real-world”, street smart, edgy, controversial, clever, funny, direct, but never boring. Tony focuses on referral, retention and repeat marketing strategies for a wide range of industries including real estate, insurance, telecom, casinos, retail, direct sales, banking to a wide range of entrepreneurs and sales teams. A highly sought after speaker and agent of change, his live seminars continue to receive rave reviews from meeting planners coast to coast. His core expertise, teaching and work focuses on the topic of ‘Capturing’ customers minds.

His second book in the Mind Capture series titled Mind Capture: How You Can Stand Out In The Age of Advertising Deficit

of his third book and April 8, 2011 seminar hosted by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.

When and Where

Friday, April 8, 2011 Scottish Rite Building 1101 70th Street

Disorder went #1 in three different business categories with Amazon.com and received stunning reviews from a wide range of leaders in marketing, sales, psychology to academia, entrepreneurs and multiple New York Times bestselling authors. Mind Capture: How to Awaken Your Entrepreneurial Genius in a Time of Great Economic Change is the topic

LEADERSHIP

Save the Date!

LUBBOCK

Leadership Lubbock applications are out!

It’s time again for those of you interested in the Leadership Lubbock program to submit your application for the 2011-2012 Leadership Lubbock class!

The applications are available on our website, or contact Phyllis Jones at phyllis.jones@ lubbockbiz.org and she will email you a copy.

Make note that the deadline to have the applications back to Phyllis is close of business, Wednesday, May 25, 2011.

The “blind” selection process will take place in June and those accepted and those not accepted (for this class year) will be notified

by June 30. We can only accept 40 to 42 participants each year but we receive 60 or more applications each year. If you are not selected for the 2011-2012 class year, you can always apply again next spring!

The 2011-2012 LL class will begin in August and meet one full day a month through May 2011. (Those accepted to the class will get a class schedule of dates with their acceptance letter.)

We thank you in advance for your interest in this Chamber of Commerce program. Best of luck to everyone submitting applications!

May 23-25 •

Meet with key elected officials on Capitol Hill

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Participate in briefings on issues important to the Lubbock area economy

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Voice your public policy concerns as a community stakeholder

How to Enroll Participants will choose from a morning or afternoon session, 8:30-10:30 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. The cost is $45 per person for Chamber members and $50 per person for prospective Chamber members.

Enroll NOW by calling the Chamber at (806) 761-7000. For group rates or for sponsorship information, contact Robin Raney at robin.raney@lubbockbiz.org.

Make Plans to Attend the 2011 Lubbock Chamber D.C. Fly-In & U.S. Chamber Small Business Summit!

By incorporating the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce D.C. Fly-In with the U.S. Chamber Small Business Summit, participants will also hear from high profile speakers! Just a sampling of those confirmed so far includes:

Christopher Gardner — Owner & CEO of Gardner Rich LLC & author of The Pursuit of Happyness Gen. Stanley McChrystal — Former Commander, U.S. & international forces in Afghanistan Tim Westergren — Founder & Chief Strategist, Pandora Thomas J. Donohue — President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce This Year’s D.C. Fly-In Participants Can Take Advantage of B2B National Procurement Opportunities as a Bonus!

The U.S. Chamber Small Business Summit will include a B2B National Procurement Matchmaking session. This will connect Summit attendees with procurement officers from government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to increase small business participation in future procurement opportunities.

(Appointments required & other criteria apply; register for the Fly-In early to learn how to take advantage of this opportunity!)

Interested in sponsoring or participating in this year’s D.C. Fly-In? Contact Norma Ritz Johnson, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce V.P. — Legislative Affairs, at 806.761.700032or email norma.johnson@lubbockbiz.org.

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Ballet Lubbock Hires New Executive Director Ballet Lubbock is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Dragga as Ballet Lubbock’s new Executive Director effective immediately.

“As the President of Ballet Lubbock I am looking forward to working with Nick in the Executive Director role,” says Nathalee Lowrie. “His youthfulness and fresh ideas as well as his congenial personality create a catalyst for Ballet Lubbock. With this catalyst Ballet Lubbock will be able to reach new heights. As a community join with me in welcoming Nicholas Dragga as ‘the new face’ of Art in Motion at Ballet Lubbock.”

In partnership with Yvonne Racz Key, Ballet Lubbock Artistic Director, and the Board of Directors, Mr. Dragga will play a key role in leading and shaping the direction of Ballet Lubbock as they embark on several ambitious projects including the Choreographer’s Showcase Concert, a newly structured Fall Performance, and bringing the 2012 Spring Production, Cinderella back to the Civic Center in conjunction with the Lubbock Arts Festival. Nicholas will also be responsible for all non-artistic functions including marketing, annual fundraising and grant writing, finance, administration, planning, and operations.

“Between Ballet Lubbock’s outreach, educational, and per-

Nicholas Dragga

formance activities, Ballet Lubbock is a true cultural asset to the South Plains,” said Dragga. “I am thrilled to be a part of Ballet Lubbock’s ambitious and exciting next chapter.”

With a background in the arts, Dragga has experience in arts administration previously working as the Marketing Director for the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra where he designed a marketing campaign that helped increase season ticket sales by 25%, individual ticket sales by over 30%, and increased program advertisement revenue by over 50%. Most recently Nicholas has worked as the Marketing/Public Relations Coordinator for Ballet Lubbock who has enjoyed sold-out productions, increased sponsorships and an increase of local business support by over 80%.

Business of the Month

Lubbock Chamber member Action Printing is the Business of the Month for March.

Action Printing is more than just a print shop; they offer high quality print products, custom graphic design, integrated online marketing and direct mail, just to name a few.

Owner Mike Stevens says Action Printing’s biggest area of production is one to one marketing. They have been in business since 1988 and have seven branch offices throughout the country.

Business of the Month means a lot to Stevens and his company.

“We are honored to be recognized as Business of the Month in our community and we enjoy participating in non-profit organizations such as the (Lubbock) Chamber,” Stevens said.

Stevens takes pleasure in being a Lubbock Chamber member and has been for 21 years.

“We appreciate being a part of a chamber that is recognized as a stellar example of

what a chamber should be,” Stevens said. “Our chamber is representative of the needs of its members including assistance with political issues and healthcare.”

Action Printing serves approximately 865 individual customers per month with various projects including niche marketing. The majority of businesses they produce work for are in the legal industry, but they serve a broad variety of businesses as well. Action Printing has more than 4,000 clients nationwide.

The state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped to provide complete on-site production.

The facility is 18,600 square feet.

Anyone needing products is encouraged to visit their website to get online quotes and even order online.

Action Printing is located at 2407 82nd Street. Their phone number is (888) 226-5533 and their hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visit their website at www.actionprinting.com.

Legal Aid Society to host Lights, Camera…Hope!

The Legal Aid Society of Lubbock, Inc., invites the community to join Fashion In Action, Wednesday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m., at the Lubbock Scottish Rite, 1101 70th. This unique style show with heart will offer designs

by Dillard’s, a champagne brunch and an opportunity for women to join together to fight against domestic violence. What makes this event special is that former clients will model upcoming trends and

share their stories of hope. Tickets start at $50.

In 2009, 111 women were murdered in Texas by their partners, of those 27 cases occurred where one or more children witnessed the death of their mother.

The youngest child to be present was a 9-month-old baby in a bassinet. The Legal Aid Society of Lubbock, Inc. is working to make the number of fatal domestic violence disputes zero in our 12

county area. This April we challenge Lubbock to go purple and strive for a community where no woman is killed by a husband, partner, or boyfriend.

The Legal Aid Society of Lubbock, Inc. works to afford low income clients in Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Terry, and Yoakum, counties with first-rate legal assistance, advocacy, and quality counsel in

matters of family and elder law. In 2010, 1,343 clients were served with over 1,100 of those clients being women.

For sponsorship/ticket information please contact Megan Graham at 806-762-2335 or grahamm@nts-online.net. With the help of the Lubbock community, Legal Aid Society of Lubbock, Inc., a 501C3 non-profit, can continue to provide services Because Everyone Deserves Justice.

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Lubbock Innovators Award Luncheon:

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“Entrepreneurs and researchers and innovators want to be around each other. They want to feed off the shared creative energy.

They want access to a shared talent pool. They want to build relationships. So if a local community is able to plant that seed- if it’s able to create the climate for innovation and build a critical mass- then private investment will follow. Innovation will follow. Jobs will follow.”

- U.S. Economic Development Administration Secretary John Fernandez The Lubbock Innovators Award Luncheon will recognize members of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce for innovation in technology, superior business practices and contribution to the marketplace. These

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awards will acknowledge unique contributions and advancements, promoting Lubbock as a superior place to do business, and may also highlight recipients of regional, state and national funding.

Clint Robinson Named Texas Ag Lifetime Leadership Alumni of the Year Clint Robinson, a farmer and agribusinessman from Lubbock, has been named the 2011 TALL Alumni of the Year.

TALL, Texas Agriculture Lifetime Leadership, is a program of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. It is a two-year leadership development program for adult professionals involved in Texas agriculture with the aim of helping to foster understanding and encourage positive action on key issues, theories, policy and economics to advance the agriculture industry, according to Dr. Jim Mazurkiewicz, TALL director.

The program has trained 280 people who are now serving in leadership roles in the agricultural industry, he said.

Robinson is a 1983 graduate of Texas Tech University with a degree in agricultural and applied economics. He has been an agricultural lender with the Farm Credit System for the past 26 years and currently serves as senior vice president and branch manager for Capital Farm Credit in Lubbock. In addition, he maintains a 500-acre farming and ranching operation producing cotton, wheat and cattle.

He also is a past chairman of the Chamber’s Agriculture Committee, treasurer of the Lubbock County Extension Ag Committee, treasurer of the Boys and Girls Club of Lubbock, and a member of the Downtown Chapter of the American Business Club.

Mike Kuck, TALL VIII, TALL-A President (left) and (center) Dr. Ed Smith, Director of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, present Clint Robinson (right) with the TALL Alumni of the Year Award.

The Awards Luncheon will be held Thursday, April 7, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Center, located at 1101 70th Street. Click here for event sponsorship information.

Tickets to the luncheon are $30 for members and $40 for prospective members. Click here to register online for the luncheon, or call the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

For more information, contact Robin Raney, VP of Business Development at robin. raney@lubbockbiz.org.

Chamber to Host Community Prayer Lunch The Chamber will again host the Community Prayer Lunch on Thursday, May 12, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in conjunction with the Business Expo. This lunch is the Chamber’s event to honor and celebrate the National Day of Prayer.

You will not want to miss hearing from Chaplain Steve Grant and some of the Texas Tech football players! Also, the a cappella group “Legacy” was such a hit at the 2010 Prayer Lunch that they will be back this May. Sponsorships are still available. Please contact Phyllis Jones at phyllis.jones@lubbockbiz. org or call (806) 761-7003.

Join these sponsors: In-Kind meal sponsor – United Supermarkets Gold level sponsors: Chick-fil-A, Field, Manning, Stone, Hawthorne & Aycock, Vista Bank, UMC Health System Silver level sponsors: Lubbock Power & Light, Betenbough Homes, Holly Betenbough, Aycock Mediaworks, Suddenlink West Texas, First United Bank, Medlock Southwest Management Corp., City Bank, Angelique Liles – AFLAC, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency, Atmos Energy, Citizens Bank, Alderson Enterprises Bronze Level: WestMark REALTORS, LLP, BBVA Compass Bank, Texas Boys Ranch, Inc., Scarborough Specialties, Inc., Bacon Heights Baptist Church, Lubbock ISD, Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., First Bank & Trust Co., Lubbock Christian University, Caraway, McMahon & Co., LLP, First Christian Church, Deerwood Construction, Inc., PlainsCapital Bank, Spirit Ranch, MWM Architects, Inc., Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Xcel Energy, Citibus

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Ground Breakings & Ribbon Cuttings Sponsored By

Jack in the Box, 98th & Slide Road

Lubbock Manor, 2101 Avenue Q

Little Caesars, 4423 50th

Moose Magoo’s, 8217 University

National Hospice MedEquip

Texas Specialty Hospital

4310 Iola Avenue, Suite C

4301-B Princeton

Northstar Surgical Center Named as a Great Surgery Center to Work For Chamber member Northstar Surgical Center was recently recognized by Becker’s ASC Review as a “Great Surgery Center to Work For.” Here’s what ASC Review had to say about Northstar: NorthStar Surgical Center opened in April 2001. Their specialties include ENT, pain management, gastroenterology, orthopedics, hand surgery, urology, general surgery, lithotripsy, anesthesiology, podiatry, plastic surgery and ophthalmology.

Thirty-six physician-owners provide care at Northstar along with 100 members on the medical staff. Their corporate partner is Symbion.

NorthStar Surgical Center, accredited by The Joint Commission since 2003, prioritizes service by giving back to the local community and world at large. Service opportunities at NorthStar are manifested in many ways, including medical mission trips to Mexico,

Honduras, Africa and Thailand. NorthStar physician-partners and employees also serve as board and committee members for local and national organizations, such as Parkridge Pregnancy Center, First Baptist Church, American Cancer Society, Lubbock Christian School, National Kidney Foundation and more.

The center also makes itself available as a teaching partner for the healthcare community by serving as a rotation facility for clinical training programs through Covenant School of Nursing, Texas Tech University School of Nursing and the South Plains College Surgical

Technology programs. A number of NorthStar employees also volunteer as mentors for local high school students interested in a career in healthcare through the Groundhog Day Shadow Program.

“At NorthStar, we feel an obligation and an accountability to give back and impact the community as a whole,” says John Brock, administrator of NorthStar.

In addition to giving back to the community, NorthStar is focused on delivering high quality patient care in a cost-effective manner.

The center also consistently maintains high physician and patient satisfaction, which is demonstrated through satisfaction surveys that surpass industry and company benchmarks.

“This is where I want to end my nursing career,” says Vicki Ball, RN, director of nursing. “In my seven years here, I’ve found this to be the one facility where I can be the best nurse that I can be because at NorthStar we are empowered to be the best we can be.”

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Betenbough Homes Paints the Town Green

Green Certification of Brand-New Homes Offered at No Cost to Home Buyers Betenbough Homes is one of three regional production builders in the United States certifying 100 percent of homes through the National Green Building Certification Program. A component of the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Research Center, the National Green Building Certification Program provides certification to the National Green Building Standard. With hopes to certify 400 homes in 2011, West Texas’ number one home builder is the largest green builder in the Southwest certifying to the Standard.

As of February 16, Betenbough Homes has permitted 48 green homes in Lubbock, Midland and Odessa at zero cost to the home buyer. The company is absorbing the $600-per-home certification fee, which covers the cost of a third-party verifier and paperwork processing.

“We understand that healthy living in addition to energy and environmental savings is important to our homeowners,” said Ron Betenbough, vice president of Betenbough Homes. “Our high volume of construction teamed with our strict focus on efficiency in every part of the building process is what is allowing Betenbough Homes to provide sustainable, green homes for West Texans at no additional cost to each family.”

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search Center, the National Green Building Standard was developed by a Consensus Committee created by the NAHB and the International Code Council. Certification to the Standard requires inspection by an accredited thirdparty verifier at two stages of the building process. To qualify for inspection by the verifier, Betenbough Homes claimed a required amount points for green practices under the Standard. One of the largest point earners was the engineered framing system.

“Implemented in 2001, our engineered framing system streamlines the building process in an environmentally friendly way,” said Corey Lusk, Betenbough Homes’ production manager. “Each home’s wall panels and roof trusses are constructed off-site and transferred to the home site for assembly, collectively incurring less waste and better quality control.”

Betenbough Homes’ engineered framing system is just one piece of the green puzzle.

To qualify for green certification, points are earned in multiple areas, including: low-VOC paint, low-flow plumbing, recycled materials, Energy Star certified windows, and a ZIP System®, which is a protective layer between the home’s frame and brick. For more information on green Betenbough homes, visit betenbough.com/green.

Save These Dates for these BIG events in 2011!

May 12 – Business Expo – Civic Center July 25 – Chamber Golf Classic – Hillcrest Country Club September 29 – Hub City BBQ Cook-off – Downtown Lubbock December 1 – Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet – Civic Center Want more information on any of these? Call the Chamber at (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!

B & J Welding Supply 50th & MLK Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 872-6053 Welding Equipment & Supplies Barbara’s Custom Window Tinting 6812 Wayne Ave, Suite D Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 798-3022 Automobile Window Tinting Bodyworks Family Life Center - 4th St. 5402 4th Street Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 687-4242 Health Clubs Budget Blinds of SW Lubbock 12109 Frankford Ave, Suite #13 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 771-7395 Windows - Treatments, Shades, Covering Manufacturing The Buzz Coffee & Wine Bar 1702 Buddy Holly Ave Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 702-1959 Coffee Houses Chicken Express - 4th & Slide 210 Slide Road Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 792-5226 Restaurants Doodle Bug Square 5044 Frankford Avenue, Suite #700 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 797-8890 Child Care Dutch Landscaping, LLC 3504 42nd Street Lubbock, TX 79413 (281) 795-6803 Landscaping Contractors

Fountain of Hope Church 4806 Englewood (79414) P.O. Box 16362 Lubbock, TX 79490 (806) 793-5231 Churches The Gibraltar Group 1001 Texas Avenue Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 687-6078 Insurance Holistic Options for People Everywhere - HOPE P.O. Box 94223 Lubbock, TX 79493 (806) 928-7242 Non Profit Organizations JP’s Fundwear 5120 69th Street Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 794-5777 Accessories Little Caesars - 50th & Quaker MMG Group, LLC 4423 50th Street Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 687-8100 Restaurants Lubbock Trail Riders P.O. Box 1012 Lubbock, TX 79408 (806) 392-1430 Non Profit Organizations Tom Mandry Electric 5843 49th Street Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 792-3511 Electrical Contractors

The MED Group 3223 South Loop 289, Suite #600 Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 793-8421 Medical Supplies & Equipment RE/MAX Lubbock 4703 South Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 799-4200 Real Estate Rent A Nerd 4630 55th Drive, #147 Lubbock, TX 79414 (806) 577-4906 Computer - Solutions Sharp Academy 1500 14th Street Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 747-4277 Non Profit Organizations Sign Design 6625 West 19th Street #110 Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 792-1551 Signs Stone Gate Golf Course 11010 Indiana Avenue Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 748-1448 Golf - Public Courses Texas RehabAction Network (TRAN) 5121 69th Street, Suite A-6 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 783-2904 Non Profit Organizations Woody Tire Company, Inc. 1606 50th Street Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 747-4556 Tire Dealers

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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