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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