Lubbock Business Network - October 2011 by Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

The Lubbock

Business Network Vol. 19 No. 10

October 2011

Texas Chamber of Commerce Week – October 17th to the 21st The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Texas Chamber of Commerce Week, October 17-21, by honoring its volunteers. All members including the dedicated individuals who serve as board members, ambassadors, committee members and volunteers, are invited to participate in

“Volunteer Appreciation Week” with the Chamber. Thursday, October 20th, a reception will be held at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce office to celebrate and highlight past volunteers of the year. Chambers throughout Texas participate in Chamber of Commerce Week, which is coor-

dinated by the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) in Austin, Texas. TCCE is an organization of chamber executives from across the state, working together to improve the business climate in Texas, while developing ways to enhance the quality of life in the communities that they represent.

Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Announces Community-wide Visioning The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted September 22, 2011, to initiate and coordinate a community-wide visioning process that will give Lubbock citizens the opportunity to frame our com“It takes vision to develop an environment where people want to raise their families and grow their businesses,” said Mayor Tom Martin, who was on hand for the announcement and

has been a leader in the partnership with the City of Lubbock. A visioning effort for Lubbock has not taken place since 1995. Chairwoman Irasema Velasquez said creating a cohesive community vision will help to ensure the responsible, smart, prudent use of Lubbock’s assets and resources as we face the future. “Lubbock is known for its successful en-

Mobile App set to launch this November We have something new and exciting we are launching - the Lubbock Chamber Mobile App for iphone and Android phones, as well as mobile web for Blackberry. We know everyone is on the go, and mobile devices provide a quick way to get instant information and instant savings. Sponsor Opportunities: There is only one Title Sponsor position

and 15 Presenting Sponsor positions available that can provide your business additional exposure by putting your listing ahead in the search. MetroMedia sales representative, Paul Eason, is already receiving calls from members for app sponsorships, as there is a lot of excitement to promote your business. To (See Mobile App, Page 7)

terprises, and people come here because they know they can reach their goals due to great community support,” said Velasquez, “but we can’t rest on our laurels as a community.” Velasquez also announced the appointment of David Seim and Dr. Michael Shonrock as co-leaders in the visioning process. “We have enjoyed economic resilience as a city, but we must be able to continue to enjoy this economic resilience, and that takes vision,” said Velasquez. Future plans include establishing a steering committee and identifying community partners for oversight and organization of the process. Plans for this process are being determined but will include community-wide participation, input and feedback. Initial efforts will begin with a review of the last major visioning effort conducted by the City of Lubbock in 1995, and review of “Goals for Lubbock – A Vision into the 21st Century.”

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10th Annual Hub City BBQ Wrap-up The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and Suddenlink West Texas hosted the 10th Annual Hub City BBQ Cook-off on Thursday, September 29th. 96 teams competed in the cook-off, a 10% increase from last year. Peter Hur, co-chairman for the Hub City BBQ Cook-off said he was very pleased with the turn out this year. “The barbeque was a great success,” said Hur. “We are fortunate enough to have the continued support of our member teams and committee members who help bring in new teams every year. We hope to grow in this tradition and continue to provide an enjoyable, safe event for the residents of Lubbock.” Attendees enjoyed great food, fun and music from the Hogg Maulies. Held in the west parking lot of the Wells Fargo Center at 1500 Broadway, prizes were given in the following categories: brisket, ribs, other meat and fajitas. Winners are as follows: Best Decorated Booth – Atmos Energy

Professional – Other

3rd – Custom Homes by Robert Wood – Team 1 2nd – Molly Franklin Exterminating 1st – Custom Homes by Robert Wood – Team 2

Amateur/Student – Other

Corporate – Other

3rd – RIX Funeral Directors 2nd – Kimbell Gin Machinery Company 1st – AMA Techtel Communications

3rd – Platinum Bank 2nd – Sutherland’s 1st – Title One, Digital Title Services, LLC

Amatuer/Student – Dessert

3rd – Lubbock Heart Hospital 2nd – Overhead Door Company of Lubbock – Team1 1st – Amity Medical Associates, PLLC Professional – Dessert

3rd – Raider Red Meats 2nd – Molly Franklin Exterminating 1st – Westech Electric, Inc. (See Hub City BBQ, Page 3)

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Hub City BBQ Wrap-up (From Page 2) Corporate – Dessert

3rd – Benchmark Business Solutions 2nd – Gene Messer Ford/Lincoln 1st – American Cotton Growers Amateur/Student – Ribs

3rd – V-tech Environmental Services 2nd – AMBUCS Pro Rodeo 1st – Kimbell Gin Machinery Company Professional – Ribs

3rd – Buffalo Springs Lake 2nd – First United Bank 1st – Acme Electric Corporate – Ribs

3rd – Coca Cola Refreshments 2nd – Blosser Appraisal 1st – Hugo Reed & Associates Amateur/Student – Brisket

3rd – AMBUCS Pro Rodeo 2nd – Kimbell Gin Machinery Company 1st – Lubbock Heart Hospital Professional – Brisket

3rd – Alderson Cadillac BMW Lexus Mercedes Subaru 2nd – Double B Party Barns 1st – City of Lubbock Corporate – Brisket

3rd – Republic National Distributing Company 2nd – Lone Star Decorating 1st – Coca Cola Refreshments

Sponsors included: Presenting Sponsor: Suddenlink West Texas Media Sponsor: KCBD News Channel 11, 99.5 The BEAR, 98.1 Kool 98, The Red Dirt Rebel 105.3 Diamond Sponsor: Artic Glacier Emerald Sponsor: City of Lubbock, Griffin Wink, Republic National Distributing Company Platinum Sponsors: Acme Electric Co., Atmos Energy, B&J Welding Supply, Benchmark Business Solutions, First Bank & Trust Co., First United Bank, Glazer’s, Great Plains Distributors, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Midtown Printing & Graphics, Plains Cotton Cooperative Association, Scarborough Specialties, Standard Sales Co., L.P., United Supermarkets, X8Environmental, Inc. Prize Sponsor: Title One Digital Title Services, LLC Gold Sponsors: American State Bank, Custom Electronics, Hillcrest Country Club, Heritage Equipment Company, Hugo Reed & Associates, Hurst Farm Supply, Raider Red Meats, and Westech Electric, Inc. Silver Sponsors: ADC, Inc., Brink Suzuki, Caraway, McMahon & Co., Collins Tile & Stone, David Rogers Homes, Kimball Gin Machinery Co., GEBO’s, Lakeridge Estates, Llano Estacado Winery, Oberkampf Supply of Lubbock, Overhead Door Company, Rix Funeral Directors, Inc., Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre, Steel Depot, Verizon Wireless, V-tech Environmental Services, Wells Fargo and West Texas Gas, Inc.

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C A L E N D A R OF EVENTS 1 Ribbon Cutting for Llano

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Estacado Winery 10 a.m. - 3426 East FM 1585

4 Harvest Breakfast – Plains Cotton Cooperative Association 7:30 a.m. - 3301 East 50th Ribbon Cutting for We Think Pink presented by the Lubbock Avalanche Journal 10 a.m. - Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Ribbon Cutting for Edward Jones Westin Tucker 3 p.m. - 3428 B 34th Street 5 Ribbon Cutting for The Buzz Coffee & Wine Bar 4:30 p.m. - 606 W Loop 289 #200 6 Ribbon Cutting for Business Mercado 9:45 a.m. – Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Business Mercado 10 a.m. – Lubbock Memorial Civic Center New Century Leadership Committee Meeting 11 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Adoption Covenant 4 p.m. – 1304 16th St. Business After Hours - First Bank & Trust 5:30 p.m. - 4401 82nd St. -Abuelo’s

Aged to Perfection—35 Years in the Making Llano Estacado Winery celebrated 35 years of Texas winemaking at their 18th annual Grape Day Celebration, Saturday October 1st. Grape Day, the largest festival held at the winery each year, is a celebration of the grape harvest and the conclusion of the crush, which continues from late July to early October. Patrons enjoyed wine tastings, self-guided tours, art booths, food and live music from local favorite Bo Garza and friends. The simple mission of Llano Estacado, from its beginning in 1976, to its role as industry leader today, has been to embody the fabulous potential of Texas wine. This mission began with 1,300 cases of wine releases in 1977. Today, Llano Estacado is the largest, best selling Premium Winery in Texas, producing wines of World Class Quality, and has been an ongoing pioneer in introducing not just Texans, but also the entire world to the great wines made in the Lone Star State. Llano opened with humble beginnings and the passion of a group of investors, including a Texas Tech horticulturist and chemist, who firmly believed West Texas held the potential

7 Ribbon Cutting for Legal Aid Society of Lubbock - Empty Chair Campaign 10:30 a.m. - South Plains Mall Main Fountain & Info Desk 11 Ag in the Bag – Day 1 9:30 a.m. – TTU Livestock Arena Hispanic Business Development Committee Meeting 4 p.m. – Abuelo’s 12 Ag in the Bag – Day 2 9:30 a.m. - TTU Livestock Arena Ambassador Monthly Luncheon 12 p.m. – Dance With Me Focus Lubbock Committee Meeting 3 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Bybee’s 4:30 p.m. - 6911 Indiana Ave

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to become a sources of quality wine grape. In the early years after the winery was founded, the main difficulty was persuading local farmers to invest in vineyards. To help persuade the local farmers to simply experiment, Llano Estacado’s original winemaking facility was constructed back in the mid 70’s and founded in 1976. This construction of a new winery worked to encourage new grape growers, and vineyards began to dot the Texas High Plains. The early 1980s was a period of trial and tribulations, expansions and experimentation. By 1980, production had grown to 6,000 cases. In 1983 Llano Estacado replaced all its equipment, installing state-of-the art (for its time) tanks, crushers and other equipment in order to continue to expand and make better wines. As business grew, word started to get out that a small, upstart winery by the name of Llano Estacado in West Texas was producing quality wine. Texas took to the venture. By 1985 production had increased to 15,000 cases. It was also the year that Walter Haimann (See Llano Estacado, Page 5)

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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 Dan Jackson KCBD TV-NewsChannel 11 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 Beth Bridges South Plains Mall 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 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 Polly Vann V-tech Environmental Services 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 Jorge Quirino, Vice President-Hispanic Business Division Phyllis Jones, Vice President-Leadership Norma Ritz Johnson, CCE, IOM, Vice President-Legislative Affairs Constance Barbian, Vice President-Communications Colleen Evans,Vice President-Membership Services Amy Marquez, Retention Specialist Priscilla delaRosa, Administrative Assistant Norma Gomez Bulls, Customer Service Representative Britnee Davis, Maelissa Gordon, Kacy Steele, Interns

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Marie Evans—Ambassador of the Month Marie Evans, a Chamber member since 2004, arrived here from Orange County, CA, where she had been an active member of the chambers in that area. She immediately joined the Ambassador team since according to Evans, it was important for her to get to know the people and the businesses in a new area. In 2005, she was named Ambassador of the Year and in 2007 she served as the Ambassador Chairperson and has remained an active member since. “It is such a great way to know what is going on in the community and discover what businesses we have here in Lubbock,” said Evans. When she had 3 guests arrive last year from England, she introduced them to ribbon cuttings and the Ambassador team which they loved. They named her the “Lubbock Ambassador” as she helped them see and do so many things here in Lubbock. Marie has been involved in various activities in the area including starting

the Friends of Wolfforth Library and setting up 2 book sales a year, volunteering at SCORE working with entrepreneurs, and working with a couple of writers in the business: Jeffrey DiQuattro and his book, “The Final Branch: Reflecting on the Heart of America” and Kevin Mills, “Baby Codes: 101 Winning Combinations to Help Your Baby Sleep”. Marie has been with Geiger for 23 years, a national promotional and marketing company that is the publisher of the Farmers’ Almanac. Prior to that, she was in the publishing and educational field where she says working with the authors was a real treat. Sponsored by

Llano Estacado Winery (From Page 4) arrived. A former President of Seagram Distillers, Haimann would add his industry expertise and steer the winery to new heights. It was in 1986, however, that Llano made a real mark on the American Wine scene when it walked away from the prestigious San Francisco Fair’s Internal Wine Competition with a very rare “Double Gold” Medal for its 1984 Chardonnay, adding instant credibility to the magic that was happening out on the High Plains of Texas. This was merely the 1st of a very long list of major awards to come. Between 1985 and 1993 Llano continued to increase production quality and its visibility in the wine industry. Llano’s leadership in the development of the Texas Wine Industry resulted in a growth support of other wineries starting up. All the while, Llano Estacado continued to impress by winning awards, accolades and press across the county and internationally. By 1993, Llano Estacado had increased production to 45,000 cases of wine a year and was doing niche business outside of Texas in many other states, three European markets, Japan & Russia. The mid ‘90s would make Llano’s second great leap. In late 1993, Haimann convinced 3rd generation CA winemaker

Greg Bruni to relocate to Lubbock and take over winemaking and production responsibilities as a V.P. Three months later, in January 1994, Haimann brought in industry veteran Mark Hyman to become V.P. Sales & Marketing. The most professional management team in the Texas Wine Industry had been assembled. Mark Hyman grew to Executive Vice President in 1999, President/COO in 2001, and finally President/CEO in 2008. Along the way, Hyman brought in Wholesale Distribution veteran William Freidhof to head up Sales & Marketing in 2007 and Pegi Saran in 2008 to head up Finance & Administration. These two have significantly helped to continue to make a difference. The result is about what you’ve come to expect from the benchmark company, the original winery pioneer following prohibition in this great state. Llano’s market sales have grown to approximately 170,000 cases annually at present with new ideas, new innovations new wines and new technology, all combining to create a synergy that continues to propel Llano Estacado to the forefront -where it remains as the best selling Premium Winery in Texas. Most recently the winery was honored with a Gold/Grand Star Winner at the 2011 Lone Star International Wine Competition for their 2007 Viviano.

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(From Page 4) 13 New Century Leadership Youth Issues Day 8 a.m. - TBA Ag in the Bag – Day 3 9:30 a.m. – TTU Livestock Arena Ribbon Cutting for South Plains Community Action Eddie Richardson Head Start Center 9:45 a.m. - 1110 40th Street Business After Hours - Llano Estacado Winery 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. - 3426 East FM 1585 14 Ribbon Cutting for Unique Rabbit 11:30 a.m. – 2024 Broadway 17 – 21 Chamber of Commerce Week

Leadership Students Experience Spirit Ranch The Leadership Programs bond, problem solve and have a great time at the Spirit Ranch! Each of the 3 Chamber of Commerce leadership programs have been to the Spirit Ranch, completed the day’s activities and are now more bonded as a team for the 20112012 class year. This class day is one of 8 or 9 class days that the groups have the opportunity to participate in. Each year the participants say that the Ropes Course is one of their favorite days. Stay tuned for more exciting Leadership Lubbock, Focus Lubbock and New Century Leadership updates.

17 Ground Breaking for Department of Public Safety 10 a.m. - Lubbock Business Park 18 Leadership Lubbock Lubbock Day All Day - TBA

19 Business Development Committee Meeting 11:45 a.m. - 2nd Floor, LP&L Conf Room Ribbon Cutting for Merrill Lynch 11:30 a.m. - 2510 Marsha Sharp Frwy, Ste 100 Ribbon Cutting for Bacon Heights Baptist Church 5 p.m. - 5110 54th Street 20 Ribbon Cutting for Thrifty Nickel 10 a.m. - 3845 50th Street Executive Committee Meeting 12 p.m. – LCOC Community Prayer Breakfast Committee Meeting 4 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Jenkins, Wagnon & Young, P.C. 4:30 p.m. - 1623 10th Street Volunteer Appreciation Week Reception 5:30 – 7 p.m. – LCOC 21 Focus Lubbock Medical Day All Day - TBA Ambassador Appreciation Luncheon for CoC Week 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – LCOC 22 Ribbon Cutting for American Heart Association “Heart Walk” 10 a.m. – Spirit Ranch 26 New Century Leadership Committee Meeting 11 a.m. – LCOC 27 Board of Directors Meeting 10 a.m. – UMC Leadership Lubbock Committee Meeting 2 p.m. – 2nd Floor Conference Room, Wells Fargo Center Ribbon Cutting for Captivated Images 4:30 p.m. - 5616 Woodrow Rd. Business After Hours - Staybridge Suites 5:30 – 7 p.m. - 2515 19th Street 28 Ribbon Cutting for iBeach Tan 11:30 a.m. - 411 University, Suite 120

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City’s Business Mercado turns up fun By Walt Nett, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal The first difference most visitors would notice in this year’s Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Business Mercado probably would be the conversation. There was more of a buzz for the thirdannual event, partly because organizers opted for a little softer entertainment at the midday business fiesta. Instead of the mariachis that played at the first two Mercados, dancers from Lubbock High School’s Ballet Folklorico de Oro performed as a roving troupe along the perimeter of the booths.

Mobile App (From Page 1) secure one of the app sponsorships, please call 314-749-2561, or e-mail Paul at peason@ metromediapublishers.com. As a member in the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, your business will automatically be listed in the app which will be available to all members and our entire community, as well as visitors to Lubbock. We will promote this free smartphone download in all of our communications, at meetings, events and more. The app will be a critical tool for your business to reach other members, as well as draw in business from anyone in the Lubbock and surrounding areas. Users will search for members (your business!), receive special offers (from you), and find your business with geo-location and mapping technology. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to market your business to other Chamber members and we appreciate your continued support. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact the Chamber at 806-761-7000 or info@lubbockbiz.org.

Rudy Rosales, vice chairman of the board for the chamber’s Hispanic business division, said the decision was made to try the dancers as entertainment because the volume of the mariachis created some conversation problems at the booths near the mariachis in the event’s first two years. And after two years in the Civic Center’s banquet hall, the Mercado this year moved into the exhibition hall with brighter lighting and an opportunity to give the event a more traditional trade-show appearance. About 40 merchants and organizations took booth space at this year’s Mercado. The event was launched after the city’s Hispanic Chamber of Commerce merged with the Lubbock chamber in 2008 as a way to both promote Hispanic-owned businesses and help non-Hispanic businesses connect with the Hispanic community.

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Water-Smart Business – United Express, 4th and Milwaukee Congratulations to United Express at 4th and Milwaukee for winning the Water-Smart Business Award for Fall Quarter 2011 by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Water Conservation Council! United Express’ 4th and Milwaukee location is being recognized for being the first xeriscaping, or water-wise landscaping, location. This stand-alone location conserves thousands of gallons of water per day through the use of drip irrigation. The system provides the landscape with water in an efficient manner and a light harvesting system is also used to reduce utility consumption while extending bulb life. Eddie Owens, director of communications, said it is important for United Express to improve their stewardship of natural resources and sustainability efforts. “United has been and always will be committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve,” Owens said. “We all know that water is a very valuable and limited resource in West Texas. We also

want to have attractive, well-landscaped developments that our communities would be proud to be around.” United Express incorporates low maintenance, low water use plants and materials

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expand golf facilities available in this area for junior golf. As the program continues to develop, donations are being accepted for bags and golf clubs of all makes, models and condition so that they may be re-gripped and cut to length for various junior sizes both right-hand and left-hand. Golfers are known to have big hearts as well as garages full of clubs that have been collected but may never be used again. Donations may be dropped off at Saturn Golf, 5610 Frankford from 8:00am -6:00pm Monday through Saturday or by appointment after hours by calling 806-785-5363.

that uphold their good looks throughout all seasons. The project plants consist of native and adaptive ornamental grasses and flowering perennials. “This award helps us validate our efforts and confirms that we as a company are in tune with our community’s needs and expectations,” Owens said. If you are conserving water – inside or outside – at your place of business, or know someone who is, the Water Conservation Council would like to know, as you could be a candidate for this quarterly award! Please email norma. johnson@lubbockbiz.org or call (806) 7617006 with your nomination.

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Lack of Time Management Skills Lead to Health Problems By: Gary Ball Express Employment Professionals With the technology and innovation of smart phones, and easy access to work e-mail, social media, documents, and programs, today’s workforce now spends more time working after hours outside the office and less time worrying about their health. A recent study by the Society of Human Resource Management found that 70 percent of employees work beyond their work schedule in the evening and on weekends. With the extended hours, a healthy lifestyle is often the first area of an employee’s life to suffer. A 2008 Health of Financial Advisors Report showed that 63 percent of financial advisors who described themselves as lacking time management skills also experienced health issues, including sleep apnea and high blood pressure. Stress from a lack of time management at work can lead to serious medical conditions like depression, obesity, heart disease, sleep problems, and memory impairment. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress can be managed through specific strategies including a healthy diet, regular exercise, healthy friendships, and plenty of sleep. While it’s difficult to find time to exercise during a hectic work schedule, research shows it provides numerous advantages. In a 2008 article from the International Journal of Workplace Health Management, 72 percent of employees who exercised before work or during their lunch break reported improvement in their time management throughout the day. And, in a study led by the University of Bristol in England, employees performed significantly better on days they exercised. In

addition, workers experienced better work attitudes toward their colleagues and a higher sense of accomplishment for the day. Exercise during or before work isn’t the only answer though; avoiding the health problems that come with a heavy workload and poor time management needs to also include watching what one eats. An easy way to avoid a poor diet and workplace stress is to stop eating lunch in the office. Often, employees think they don’t have time to leave their desk to eat lunch in a break room or with co-workers at a local restaurant. According to a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, “eating at your desk encourages mindless eating, and overeating.” While eating lunch at one’s desk is bad habit to form, employees should start enjoying some snacks throughout the day at their desk. Few office vending machines have options that could be considered healthy, so it’s up to workers to bring different types of snacks to work for a boost of energy. A handful of trail mix or almonds, an apple, and some baby carrots all make for healthy options for employees that are less than 200 calories. Eating smaller portions of food, multiple times a day will help employees avoid overeating at lunch and dinner, and stop the afternoon crash that so mSo what if employees are eating healthy, staying fit, and still having trouble with stress and time management at work? The answer is most likely a lack of sleep. An article in the New York Times Magazine showed that the national average of 6.9 hours of sleep per weeknight causes workers memory function to slowly decline over two weeks. At the end of this study, workers with just six hours of sleep

were as impaired as workers who had been sleep deprived for 24 hours straight. Experts also showed a decline in sleep for adults due to constant distractions like e-mail, internet browsing, and text messaging. To help get better, more restful sleep at night, avoid big meals and any beverages containing caffeine a few hours before going to bed. If thoughts of projects and deadlines at work still linger at night, keep a pen and paper by the bed and write down everything you need to take care of the next day. A healthy, happy, motivated worker is not only good for team morale and the success of the business, but can save money on health insurance cost for the business and its employees. According to a study by the Graham Lowe Group for the Canadian health department in 2004, medical professional’s estimates suggest unhealthy workplaces account for 20 percent of total healthcare costs. Today’s workers are at the office more often and usually handling more tasks because of a smaller workforce. But that doesn’t mean health needs to suffer. With a few of the right habits established and the bad habits broken, employers and employees can expect to see a better attitude, more achievements, and a healthier lifestyle. For More Information: Gary Ball, franchisee Express Employment Professionals 2701 81st Street Lubbock, Texas 79423 806.745.2395 Gary.ball@expresspros.com

Nonprofit Board Connection You are cordially invited to attend the Nonprofit Board Connection - a program of the Volunteer Center of Lubbock: If you are an individual who is looking to give back to the community in a leadership capacity, or if you are a nonprofit agency in the Lubbock community that wants to demonstrate programs and address any needs, you are encouraged to attend this one-of-a-kind event. The Board Connection is also an excellent way to explore

networking opportunities with nonprofit boards in the Lubbock community. When: November 8, 2011 from 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Where: Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Avenue J Cost: $10 in advance for individuals, $15 at the door, $35 for Agency Partners of the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, $65 for non-agency partners

To attend, please RSVP to Emily Wooley at the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, ewooley@volunteerlubbock.org, or (806) 747-0551.

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2011-12 Broadway Season in Lubbock:

A season for the Broadway Lover! Broadway comes to Lubbock this season with two shows direct from the Great White Way: SHREK and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. The series will take audiences Off-Broadway with the long running smash hit, STOMP and will provide the unique opportunity to spend an evening with five Broadway stars in 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY. From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation The Producers comes YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN the New Mel Brooks musical, November 18-19th. A reimagining of the Frankenstein legend based on Mel Brooks’s classic comedy masterpiece, the story follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein (that’s pronounced Fronk-en-steen) as he attempts to complete his grandfather’s masterwork of bringing a corpse to life. Together with his oddly shaped and endearing helper Igor (that’s Eye-gor), his curvaceous lab assistant Inga, and in spite of his incredibly self-involved madcap fiancée Elizabeth, Frankenstein succeeds in creating a monster - but not without hilarious complications. With new tunes including “The Transylvania Mania,” and “He Vas My Boyfriend” and the show-stopping “Puttin’ On The Ritz,” The New MEL BROOKS Musical YOUNG

FRANKENSTEIN is scientifically-proven, monstrously good entertainment. And it’s the only place you’ll witness a singing and dancing laboratory experiment in the largest tuxedo ever made. STOMP returns to Lubbock February 24-25, 2012. The return of the percussive hit brings some new surprises including the addition of two new full-scale routines utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews appearing across the globe and on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent and contagious rhythm. As USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

Broadway’s greatest hits take center stage March 23-24, 2012 with 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY, featuring a talented cast of five Broadway stars. This rare concert opportunity will offer Lubbock the chance to see actors and actresses direct from Broadway perform songs Rent, Wicked, Chicago, Jersey Boys, Jekyll and Hyde or from the famous musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber including The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, and Jesus Christ Superstar and more. Neil Berg emcees the evening, chiming in with anecdotes about the show or the song itself while providing masterful piano accompaniment. If ever you forget why you love Broadway, this production serves to remind you time and time again. Closing the season is Broadway’s blockbuster SHREK THE MUSICAL, April 20-22, 2012. Based on the Dreamworks film, the tale begins in a faraway kingdom turned upside down. Things get ugly when an unseemly ogre (See Broadway Season, Page 9)

FASTSIGNS® Lubbock – 20 Years of Evolution FASTSIGNS ® of Lubbock has seen a community, as well as an industry, evolve over the past 20 years. Owner Mike Walker opened the doors to his FASTSIGNS sign and graphics center in 1991, as the “next-day sign and lettering experts.” Two decades of varying economic climates and diverse technological changes later, the Lubbock FASTSIGNS has become a full-service visual communications solutions provider. “The products we produce and the services that we offer have increased dramatically over the years,” said Walker. “FASTSIGNS is now an outlet for products beyond simple signs. Today, we sell tradeshow booths, dimensional letters and logos, monument signs, large-format digital printing, custom ADA-compliant signage, mobile web sites, digital signage systems, building suite signs and much more.” Working alongside area businesses and organizations for the last 20 years, Walker adapts

his business accordingly to better meet the needs of the businesses around him. “Today, there is more computing power in a portable thumb drive than we had in the whole center when it first opened. By adapting and staying informed on technological trends, we have been able to provide more effective solutions to our customers—regardless of their budget size—without sacrificing quality.” FASTSIGNS’ goal is to help area businesses, organizations and events solve their visual communications and marketing challenges—large and small—from the simple… to the simply impossible™. The Lubbock FASTSIGNS center provides consulting, file transfer, design, production, delivery and installation for a full range of custom sign and graphic solutions. For more information, call 806.793.9796 or visit them online at www. fastsigns.com/132.

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Business of the Month

CHAMBER 101 – Pizza with the Chamber President The Chamber will host “Pizza with the Chamber President” – a Chamber 101 event. Bring plenty of business cards and prepare to grow your business network on Thursday, November 3, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, 1500 Broadway in the Wells Fargo Center. If you are a new Lubbock Chamber member or a new employee of a long-standing member, having “Pizza with the Chamber President” is a great way

to learn more about the Chamber, what we do and how you can get involved. This is also your opportunity to network with other new members, as well as volunteers and staff. The lunch will be held on the 2nd floor in the San Jacinto conference room and it is free to attend. To RSVP or request additional information, please contact Colleen Evans, vice president of membership, at colleen.evans@ lubbockbiz.org or by phone at (806) 761-7000.

Broadway Season (From Page 8) - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand... and his name is Shrek. Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, WWOR-TV proclaims SHREK THE MUSICAL, “Far, Far and away the funniest new musical on Broadway!” Live “happily ever after” with season tickets for as low as $72 (that’s $18 per show). A season package guarantees you the same seat to each show plus the op-

tion to renew those same seats year after year. As a season subscriber you will have the ability to exchange tickets for a different date and time on a show-by-show basis, the exclusive privilege of buying extra tickets to the season shows before the general public and more! To order season tickets, call the Celebrity Attractions box office at (800) 784-9494 or visit Lubbock.CelebrityAttractions. com to sign-up online. The 20112012 Broadway Season at City Bank Auditorium is presented by Celebrity Attractions and welcomed by season sponsors KCBD News Channel 11 and American Airlines. For more information, photos and video clips visit our web site at www.CelebrityAttractions.com.

Betenbough Homes, West Texas’ No. 1 home builder, is the Chamber’s Business of the Month for October. The company was founded in 1992 when father and son duo, Ron and Rick Betenbough, teamed up to deliver quality homes at the most competitive price. After experiencing trials and tribulations with previous success and fortune, the Betenboughs decided to seek God’s purpose for their company. A foundation was formed to give back profits of the company to Kingdom work around the world. Overtime, God began to break down the wall between “secular” and “spiritual,” and the leadership team at Betenbough Homes realized these two descriptions could mesh together. The foundation has since merged with the company, forming one entity with one purpose: To Best Use Our Resources to Promote the Kingdom of God. Since 1998, Betenbough Homes has given more than $25 million to Kingdom organizations around the world. “We believe everything belongs to God,” said Holly Betenbough, ministry director for Betenbough Homes. “He only gives to us what he wants us to steward.” In addition to ministrybased giving, Betenbough Homes is also committed to best using resources throughout the home building process. On November 1, 2010, Betenbough Homes became

the first home builder in the Southwest to commit to certifying 100 percent of homes as green through the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Research Center’s National Green Building Certification Program. Since November, more than 300 homes in West Texas have been certified green. “ We u n d e r s t a n d t h a t 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.” Valencia, Betenbough Homes’ newest southwest Lubbock community, serves as Lubbock’s only community of all-green certified homes. Set just south of 82nd Street at 87th Street and Iola Avenue, this luxury neighborhood couples lavish livability with modest pricing. Homes in this brand-new community range in size from 2,500 to 3,600 square feet with pricing starting in the $230s. For more information about Betenbough Homes, visit www. betenbough.com. The New Home Center at 6517 82nd Street is open for tours Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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