Lubbock Business Network - August 2012

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Lubbock leaders unveiled Imagine Lub-bock Together, a community-wide effort to define the city’s future, during a news confer-ence at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce on Friday, July 27.

“This effort is one that will involve every single member of our community,” said David Seim, Lubbock chairman of Happy State Bank and co-chairman of the Imagine Lubbock Together steering committee. “While we have been planning for this day for quite some time, it is only in its infancy. Today, we turn it over to our community – for it is only with their input that we can truly define our future.”

The community planning effort began in September 2011 when Lubbock business lead-ers expressed a desire for a community-wide strategic plan to be put in place as Lubbock continues to grow. In late spring, the Chamber – in conjunction with a steering committee focused solely on the effort – selected ACP Visioning+Planning from 18 firms from across the nation who applied to consult on the plan.

“And now the work begins,” said Connie Wharton, partner of Mulcahy Wharton Busi-ness Consulting, LLC and co-chairwoman of the Imagine Lubbock Together steering committee. “And that involves our commu-nity at large. We ask each of our citizens to communicate their desires for what Lubbock can be – through our interactive website at imaginelubbocktogether.com and through

‘Imagine Lubbock Together’ Unveiled to Community

multiple public gathering workshops slated for the Fall.”

Public workshops are slated for September 10-12 at Irons Middle School, Coronado

Connie Wharton, Co-Chairwoman and David Seim, Co-Chairman Imagine Lubbock Together.

High School and Cavazos Middle School in efforts to allow input from all segments of the Lubbock community. The workshops, which are open to the public, will provide opportu-nity for community input and interaction in not only expressing hopes for Lubbock’s future but also for information gathering by ACP Visioning+Planning.

Specific times and locations of each work-shop date will be communicated through multiple avenues in the weeks to come, Wharton said.

“In addition to September’s public gather-ings, the community will have opportunity for involvement through social media, direct emails, our website, and an ultimate visioning summit slated for late November,” Wharton added.

The final step of this project – Defining Our Future – will be the gathering of all community input and the full development

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and Fox 34 will present the 2012 Governor’s Small Business Forum on August 7, 2012, at the Overton Hotel & Conference Center. Seats are filling fast and registration for the event closes on August 2nd!

The Office of the Governor is hosting Small Business Forums across the state to

Governor’s Small Business Forum – Limited Space Availableprovide Texas small business owners access to valuable information about workforce development, training grants, expanding markets, and other business growth op-portunities. Through regional collaboration with hundreds of community, business and educational organizations throughout Texas,

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Augustof a tangible, transparent strategic plan. The plan will include actionable items that will identify those accountable for carrying out specified actions.

The last community-wide effort was com-pleted in 1995.

“On our end, we’re working to offer multiple avenues for your input – including public forums and other regular communica-tion opportunities throughout the process so that every citizen is able to participate in this effort,” said Gianni Longo, principal of ACP Visioning+Planning. “Lubbock is special because of its people, and we’re excited to see

what Lubbock’s people imagine so that we can work together to define the best future for what this community not only deserves; but should also demand.”

Seim and Wharton said all funding for the effort is being raised by steering committee members, and local businesses have already shown tremendous support.

“It’s so often said the best part of Lubbock is our people,” Seim said. “That’s why we’ve developed this project entirely around the full involvement of our people – for the sake of our children and our children’s children.

“After all, that’s what our future is truly about.”

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Imagine Lubbock Together

Governor's Small Business Forum

2 Ribbon Cutting for Vision Central 4:30 p.m. – 411 University, #110

7 Governor’s Small Business Forum 8 a.m. – Overton Hotel, 2322 Mac Davis Lane Leadership Lubbock Committee Meeting 11 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Innovative Design 4:30 p.m. – 13209 CR 1800, #60

8 Ambassador Monthly Luncheon Noon – Harrigan’s, 3801 50th, #1 Ribbon Cutting for Harrigan’s 4:30 p.m – 3801 50th St., Suite #1

9 Business After Hours hosted by Caprock Home Health 5:30 p.m. - 8806 University

10 Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. – LCOC Transportation Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m. - LCOC

14 Ribbon Cutting for Lubbock Trade Exchange-ITEX 4:30 p.m. – 4630 50th St., #618 Transportation Reception with Texas Good Roads Association 5 p.m – TBD

15 New Century Leadership Committee Meeting 11 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Zookini’s 4:30 p.m. – 8217 University Ave.

16 Agriculture Committee Meeting 7:30 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Elm Creek Apartments 11 a.m. – 2610 Milwaukee Ave. Executive Committee Meeting Noon – LCOC Community Prayer Breakfast Committee Meeting 4 p.m. – LCOC Hub City BBQ Committee Meeting 4 p.m. – TBD Ribbon Cutting for The Matador 4:30 p.m. – 2424 Broadway Ave.

21 Leadership Lubbock Orientation TBD

23-24 Board of Directors Retreat Grapevine, TX – Gaylord Texan

28 Café y Pan Dulce hosted by Caprock Home Health 7:30 a.m. – 8806 University Ave.

30 Kickoff Breakfast with Coach Tommy Tuberville 7:30 a.m. – McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 17th & University Ave. Business After Hours hosted by American State Bank 5:30 p.m. – 1401 Ave. Q

the occurrence of Governor’s Small Business Forums are one more reason Texas is “Wide Open for Business.”

Recipients of the State of Texas Small Business Awards were selected based on ex-emplary business practices such as community leadership, workforce, strategic plan, or have accessed local, state and federal resources to leverage development opportunities. The winners include: Advanced Graphix, CEV Multimedia, J & B Industrial Service, WesTex Document and X8 Environmental. These companies will be presented with their awards at the forum.

The Forum is designed to give small busi-ness owners essential tools to help their busi-nesses succeed, provide jobs for Texans, and strengthen the South Plains economy. The Texas Workforce Commission will present information on the many services available for small business owners, including the $2 million dollar Skills for Small Business Fund, which provides grants to community col-leges where small businesses may access for employee training needs.

Frank J. Kenny, author of “The 7 Secret Laws of Society: Social Media Essentials and Strategies for Small Businesses and Asso-ciations,” will present “Right Content, Right Time, Right Place. Implement Successful Content Strategies.” Participants will learn:

-Keys to creating valuable and sharable content

-Timing and location strategies that are tested and proven

-Tips on providing value while making sure businesses are presented in the best light – and common mistakes to avoid

-Ideas for creating a plan for consistent and effective content.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet subject matter experts from the Texas Workforce Commission, Small Business De-velopment Center, Lubbock Economic Devel-opment Alliance, Workforce Solution South Plains, U.S. Small Business Administration, Texas Tech University Office of Purchasing and Contracting, Texas Tech University Cen-ter for Entrepreneurship and Family Business and South Plains College.

Members of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce may register for a discounted fee of $20 per person. Non-members may register for $25 per person. The registration fee in-cludes all presentations and a luncheon. Click here to register online or call the Chamber at (806) 761-7000. For additional informa-tion, contact Robin Raney at robin.raney@lubbockbiz.org.

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Congratulations to our Ambas-sador of the Month for August, Danny Soliz, the Director of Busi-ness Development at Workforce Solutions South Plains!

Soliz said he began his Chamber affiliation in 2001 as a Business De-velopment committee member. To become more involved, he quickly joined the Ambassador group. Since then, he has been a part of and chaired numerous Chamber committees.

Through all of his years of being a volunteer, Soliz said his time has been well spent.

“Being actively involved in Chamber committees and events through networking has been a tre-mendous help in opening doors of opportuni-ties that I believe would not have been possible

Ambassador of the Month – Danny Soliz

if not for my involvement in the Chamber,” Soliz said. “Active Chamber involvement and participation has allowed me access to a large network of business representatives in and around Lubbock.”

As a result of his hard work, Soliz was rec-ognized as the Volunteer of the Year in 2004, as well as Ambassador of the Year in 2010.

Soliz said he does his best to give 100 percent of his effort at all times. He said he

enjoys helping within the community and currently serves on three boards in addition to his Chamber work: the local chapter of Society of Human Resource Management, the Children’s Home of Lubbock and Lubbock Girls Basketball, Inc.

“Both Workforce Solutions and the Cham-ber give me the opportunity to do what I enjoy best – working with people,” Soliz said. “All my energy and strength is God given. I thank Him daily because there is no way I could do what I do without the strength He provides for me.”

Soliz said he values his experiences from the Chamber and recommends that all Ambas-sadors and volunteers take advantage of the many opportunities available to them.

“The rewards of being an Ambassador and opportunities it presents are countless,” Soliz said. “Be actively involved and be prepared to be involved. You cannot attend or participate in everything the Chamber has to offer, but do the best you can to plan accordingly and you will be glad you did.”

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Is your BBQ the best in West Texas? Com-pete and find out at the 11th Annual Hub City BBQ Cook-off, presented by Suddenlink to be held Thursday, September 20, in downtown Lubbock.

Companies may choose which division they wish to participate – Corporate, Professional or Amateur/Student. We are returning to the cobblestones and will be running down Broad-way in historic downtown Lubbock. Space is at a premium, so send in your entry form and get your cooker ready! Team entry fee will be $100 per 10’ x 20’ space, and electricity is available on a limited basis for $100 per team.

A map of the event, registration form and frequently asked questions are available online. Check out pictures from the 2011 Hub City BBQ and follow us on Facebook!

The event will be open to the public from 5-8 p.m. Thursday evening with entertain-ment by native Texan Granger Smith, pre-sented by WesTex Document! Bodyworks and Chick-fil-A are sponsors of the family friendly area of the Hub City BBQ this year.

Presenting: SuddenlinkDiamond & Media: Arctic Glacier, KCBD,

Double T 104.3, Fox Talk 950, Magic 93.7, 107.7 The Eagle, 97.3 Yes! FM, Red Dirt Rebel 105.3, 98.5 Classic Country

Band Sponsor: WestTex Document Emerald: City of Lubbock, Griffin Wink

Mark Your Calendars for the September 20th Hub City BBQ

Advertising, Republic National Distributing Company, United Supermarkets

Platinum: Acme Electric Co., Atmos Energy, B & J Welding Supply, Chick-fil-A, Coors Light, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Lubbock Power & Light, Midtown Printing & Graphics, Miller Light, Raider Red Meats, Scarborough Specialties Inc., X8Environ-mental Inc.

Gold: American State Bank/Prosperity Bank, Benchmark Business Solutions, Body-works, Carpet Tech, Choice Media, Collins Stone, Custom Electronics, First Bank &

Trust Co., First United Bank, Hugo Reed & Associates, Llano Estacado Winery, Park Inn by Radisson, Westech Electric

Silver: ADC, Inc., Alder-son Enterprises, AMA Tech-Tel Communications, Angela Hightower Income Tax Ser-vice, B & S Woodworking, Inc., Brink Suzuki LTD, Caraway, McMahon & Co. LLP, Citizens Bank, Docu-ment Shredding & Storage, Extreme Packets Inc, Family Power Sports, Ferguson En-terprises, FirstCare Health Plans, Hillcrest Country Club, Hurst Farm Supply,

Kimbell Gin Machinery Co., Lakeridge Estates, Montelongo’s Mexican Restaurant, Morrison Supply Company, Oberkampf Sup-ply of Lubbock, Inc., Ollie’s Liquor, Overhead Door Company of Lubbock, Inc., Southwest Bank, Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre, Tejas Motors, Wells Fargo, West Texas Gas, Inc., Yates Flooring Center

To inquire about teams or to get more in-formation about the BBQ, go to hubcitybbq.com, contact Robin Raney at robin.raney@lubbockbiz.org or call (806) 761-7009.

By: Seshadri Ramkumar, Texas Tech UniversityChina will keep building its cotton reserves

and advise its farmers to produce more food.Speaking July 11, in Lubbock, to a full

audience at the board of directors meeting of the Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., Wallace Darneille, President and CEO of Lubbock based Plains Cotton Cooperative Association (PCCA) explained reasons behind the cotton price volatility and the need for the Chinese to stock cotton.

China to Keep Building Cotton ReservesUnstable export policy of India, European

financial situation, battles by international commodity firms for dominance are some factors that influence cotton volatility.

Opening his presentation with a slide showing a Chinese man feeding his baby, this July squeeze is hurting mills and affects cotton consumption, said PCCA President Darneille. Commenting on cotton supply, world’s cotton carryover is largest ever and will grow. China is holding about 1/3rd of

carryover said, Wallace Darneille. According to him, China’s long-term problem is food and they will not dump cotton.

Wallace said Chinese government plans ahead for five years and will instruct farmers to grow food crops to feed its huge popula-tion; this Chinese situation will make the High Plains of Texas to be the center of cot-ton universe.

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artists will soon dot the Lubbock skyline as a result of a new public art project called Art on the Llano.

The first sculpture was installed on Thursday, July 19 at 9 a.m. at Quaker Avenue and South Loop 289 (southeast corner me-dian). The piece titled, Texas Landscape, was created by Eric McGehearty, an artist whose work has been displayed in venues such as the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and The Museum of Fine Art at Florida State University. The second instillation titled Moon River, by Michelle O’Michael, was July 23 at South Loop 289 (eastbound) and the I-27 flyover.

A total of seven sculptures will be installed around Lubbock over the next year. Motor-ists will be able to view the larger-than-life pieces, ranging between seven to 15 feet in height, while traveling along Lubbock’s major roadways.

The Art on the Llano public art project came about when the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) donated seven concrete pads to display the public art. From there, a group of local artists and community members formed the Art on the Llano Com-mittee with the united goal of highlighting Lubbock’s thriving art scene to the general public.

“It’s been a pleasure working with the Art on the Llano Committee. The group has a real passion for bringing art to Lubbock and has worked tirelessly during the past year to de-velop this program and secure commitments from the artists,” said Dianah Ascencio, public information officer for TxDot. “This exciting endeavor will showcase large sculptures by selected artists around the state. We hope the citizens of Lubbock and those traveling our

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highways will enjoy these wonderful works of art for many years.”

Each featured sculpture, on loan from the artist, will be on display for a two-year period. The Art on the Llano Committee will then choose new sculptures to be installed and displayed at the original sites and possibly new sites as the project evolves.

Artists will have an opportunity to submit a proposal to display their work through the Art on the Llano public art project at the end of 2012. Three artists will be selected in early spring 2013 and their sculptures will be installed later that summer.

The public art project is currently being funded through a two-year grant and trans-portation costs have been underwritten by the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) and Studio West. Businesses or individuals wanting to make donations to ensure the projects continued success should call 806.762.8606.

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ation, he said, U.S. cotton producers cannot make money at December cotton trading at 70 cents. They have to produce at least 3 bales cotton per irrigated acre and keep cost low to make it through this year.

The reaction on this year’s cotton among the farmers who attended today’s meeting was mixed and almost everyone needed rain.

Cotton Reserves(From Page 5)

This year’s sold-out Golf Classic was held at the Hillcrest Country Club on Monday, July 23. The AM Flight had 31 teams and the PM Flight had 36 teams.

AM Flight Winners:1st Place: AimBank- Tyler Chadwick, Kol-

by Kimbrough, Tyler Ortega, Dan Williams2nd Place: Alderson Enterprises- Mark

Dyer, Chad Grant, Jeff Ward, Travis Ward3rd Place: Law Offices of David Martinez-

Sam Garcia, David Martinez, Edna Martinez, Bart O’Connor

Closest to the Pin: Mariah Montoya, Calvillo Bail Bonds

Longest Drive: Kyle Shuman, BBVA Compass Bank

PM Flight Winners:1st Place: Audio Video 1- Jeris McNamara,

Brent Murray, Chad Williams, Josh Wright2nd Place: Carizma Motors- BJ Lewis, Skip

Martin, Trent Phillips, Darin Yates3rd Place: Bayer CropScience (FiberMax)-

Gene Bennett, Chip Hughes, Darryl Stotts, Mike Whitworth

Closest to the Pin: Mark Keator, Citizens Bank

Longest Drive: Jon Stephens, SouthWest Bank

On behalf of the Chamber, we would like to thank everyone who made the Golf Clas-sic possible. We are looking forward to next year’s tournament and be sure to make your reservations early!

Thank you to our 2012 Golf Committee!Chairman Kevin Watson, Watson State

FarmRex Andrews, Shaded Acres Tree and

Boulder FarmWil Carter, West Texas Independent Fi-

nancial ServicesRussell Donaway, Allstate InsuranceKay Fowler, WestMark REALTORSWes Garner, Heart & Soul Grooming

Salon,Alex Guerrero, Texas Army National GuardPeter Hur, RFS Financial Services

2012 Chamber Golf Classic Tournament a HUGE Success

Roger Karr, StarCare Specialty Health System

Jennifer Moritz, Buffalo Springs LakeJosh Mowdy, Carino’s Italian GrillFrank Silvas, AFLACDanny Soliz, Workforce Solutions South

Plains

Thank you to our Volunteers!Chase Campbell, Lubbock National BankLori Daniel, Exit Realty of LubbockTony Garcia, SuddenlinkDonna Garner, Heart & Soul Grooming

SalonVanesa Hyde, Chaparral Jet CenterJay Ibarra, U. S. Rep. Randy NeugebauerBrandi Ivey, StarCare Specialty Health

SystemJacoby Madewell, J Ferg Roofing & FoamKalea McFadden, Texas Army National

GuardFonda Moneymaker, Sweet & SassyDiane Osborne, Carillon, Inc.Nick Riddle, Lubbock Web GuyRussell Spicher, Edward JonesKathy Timms, Bates-WellsMary Whistler, U. S. Rep. Randy Neuge-

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Thank you to our 2012 Sponsors!

DIAMOND SPONSOR:Lamar Outdoor Advertising

ACE SPONSORS:Atmos EnergyBayer CropScience (FiberMax)SuddenlinkUMC Physician Network ServicesX-Fab Texas, Inc.

EAGLE SPONSORS:Carino’s Italian GrillLlano Estacado WineryOffice DepotWalgreensWatson State Farm

LUNCH SPONSOR:Advanced Graphix

SHIRT SPONSOR:Morrison Supply Company

DRINK CART SPONSOR: First Bank & Trust Co.

DRIVING RANGE SPONSOR:J Ferg Roofing & Foam

TOWEL SPONSOR:Teinert Commercial Building Services, In.

BREAKFAST SPONSOR:

Chick-fil-A at South Plains Crossing

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(See Golf Sponsors, Page 9)

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GOVERNOR’S SMALL BUSINESS FORUMPresented by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and Fox 34

Schedule of Events

8:00 Registration

8:30 Welcome and Announcements Tim Collins, Chairman, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Mayor Glen Robertson Larry Ruggiano, Office of the Governor 8:45 Texas Workforce Commission: “Providing Business Solutions- Employer Programs & Services” 9:45 Social Media Presentation: Frank J. Kenny “Right Content, Right Time, Right Place”

10:45 Break

11:00 TTU Small Business Development Center: James Wilhelm, Director “Managing Your Business: Trend Analysis”

11:30 South Plains Bankers Association: “Access to Capital”

11:50 Break

12:00 U.S. Small Business Administration: Yolanda Olivarez, SBA Regional Administrator “SBA: Empowering America’s and West Texas Entrepreneurs through Capital Access, Contracting, Counseling and Disaster Assistance”

12:30 Luncheon with Frank J. Kenny: “Social Media - It’s all About Relationships” State of Texas Small Business Awards: Advanced Graphix CEV Multimedia J & B Industrial Services WesTex Document X8 Environmental

August 7, 20128:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Overton Hotel & Conference Center

"It is simple. The pace of change is accelerating. Small businesses that adapt first, by integrating social media for instance, gain a competitive advantage." -Frank J. Kenny

Smartphone users may register online by scanning the QR code:

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2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAMBER STAFF

CHAIRMAN Tim Collins Collins Tile, LLPCHAIRMAN ELECT Carlos Morales Caprock Home Health Services, Inc.IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRWOMAN Irasema Velasquez Velasquez Insurance & Worksite Benefits TREASURER Alona Beesinger Suddenlink West TexasSECRETARY Eddie McBride Lubbock Chamber of Commerce VICE CHAIRMAN, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Beth Bridges South Plains MallVICE CHAIRMAN, COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION Dan Jackson KCBD TV-NewsChannel 11 VICE CHAIRMAN, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DIVISION Jay Jacobus Scarborough Specialties, Inc.VICE CHAIRMAN, HISPANIC BUSINESS DIVISION Rudy Rosales Montelongo’s Mexican RestaurantVICE CHAIRMAN, LEADERSHIP DIVISION Peter Hur RFS Financial Services VICE CHAIRWOMAN, MEMBERSHIP DIVISION Polly Vann V-tech Environmental ServicesHISPANIC BUSINESS DIVISION REPRESENTATIVE Yolanda Gonzaga TTUHSC

BOARD ADMINISTRATIONMartin Aguirre Workforce Solutions South PlainsCathy Allen The Gibraltar GroupLarry Allen People’s BankStephen Beasley Lubbock Avalanche-JournalRon Betenbough Betenbough HomesJohn D. Brock NorthStar Surgical CenterJeff Dane UMC Health SystemRenee Davis Alderson EnterprisesLinda Gaither WestMark REALTORS Karen Garza Lubbock Independent School DistrictGary Gregory Atmos EnergyGrace Hernandez Texas Tech UniversitySidney Hopper United SupermarketsClayton Isom TAO Development GroupRobert Lacy PYCO IndustriesGabe Martinez Telemundo KXTQ-TV 46, Ramar Comm.Stephanie Massengale Advanced GraphixBrandon Mulkey Chick-fil-A at South Plains CrossingRichard Parks Covenant Health SystemKeith Patrick American Cancer SocietyBill Patton Robison, Johnston & Patton, CPAsJoe Phea African American Chamber of Commerce - LubbockNorval Pollard City BankShirley Schleuse Lamar Outdoor AdvertisingDavid Seim Happy State BankFrank Silvas AFLACGabe Vitela National Teachers Life Insurance CompanyMitch Watson First Bank & Trust Co.Gary Zheng Lubbock Power & Light

Eddie McBride, IOM, President/CEOSheri Nugent, IOM, Vice President-AdministrationRobin Raney, IOM, Vice President-Business DevelopmentPhyllis Jones, Vice President-LeadershipNorma Ritz Johnson, CCE, IOM, Vice President-Legislative AffairsConstance Barbian, Vice President-CommunicationsColleen Evans, IOM, Vice President-Membership ServicesAmy Marquez, Retention SpecialistAudrey DeLeon, Project & Research SpecialistKathy Bass, Administrative AssistantFaith Jurek, Katelyn Karney, Erin Reid, Interns

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Business of the Month

SIGN SPONSOR:FastSigns

AWARD SPONSOR: Chili’s BIRDIE SPONSORS: AMD Engineering, Caprock Home Health Services, Coca-Cola Refreshments, Dan Wilson Homes, George McMahan Development, J Bailey Wireless & The Dish Store, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Stephen Hamilton PC, Valentine’s Building Services

GOLF BALL SPONSOR:

FirstCare Health Plans

HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORS: Gene Messer Auto Group, Gibson

Plumbing Heating and Air

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Chamber Golf Sponsors

Peoples Bank is all about people. Our employees, officers, and Board of Directors are local people with a com-mon goal of providing the absolute best financial service possible to the people in the various communities we serve. We are people that you know.

We serve Lubbock with two con-venient locations. Our headquarters located at 5820 82nd street is currently undergoing construction. We are dou-bling the size of this facility to allow for the continued growth of our bank and serve our six banking locations across the South Plains in the years to come. Our Central Lubbock location at 34th & Memphis Avenue serves the Lubbock medical district and the merchants and families who work and reside in the center of our city. We’re proud to be the only bank on 34th Street. Exciting things are happening with the recon-struction work now underway along historic 34th Street.

Additional Peoples Bank Branches are located in Nazareth, Lorenzo, Shallowater and Slaton. We know agriculture is the backbone of our lo-cal economy. We are proud to serve the farmers and ranchers of this region

Peoples Bankwith quality Ag Lending and experienced, professional Ag Lenders who know Agri-culture and appreciate the deep roots we have in this area.

The continued growth of Peoples Bank reflects the loyalty of our custom-ers. Total assets are currently at more than $285 million. As a true community bank, we remain optimistic for the future. Our newest branch in Slaton opened in June and is doing well. Our Home Loan Center is helping families in our region with their mortgage loan needs. Business loans and individual loans are an impor-tant part of our services and are handled with confidentiality and professionalism at all banking locations. Peoples Bank has an exciting future. You can learn more about locally owned Peoples Bank and the state-of-the-art banking services we offer by visiting our website.

PAR SPONSORS: BAE Technology Inc., Caprock Café,

Dorsey Construction, Ferguson Enterprises, Larry Driskill Homes, Orlando’s, Peoples Bank, Strong Custom Homes

DOOR PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS: AFLAC-Frank Silvas, Aire Serv, Arctic Glacier, Audio Video 1, Coca-Cola Refresh-ments, Golf USA, Great Plains Distributors, Heart & Soul Grooming Salon, Hillcrest Country Club, Llano Estacado Winery, Overton Hotel & Conference Center, Rais-ing Cane’s, Shaded Acres Tree and Boulder Farm, Texas Army National Guard, Texas Boys Ranch, Visit Lubbock, Watson State Farm

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Phyllis Jones, vice president of leadership at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, gradu-ated from the Midwest Institute for Organi-zation Management (Institute), a four-year nonprofit management training program at Villanova University in Villanova, Wisconsin.

“The Chamber’s participation in Insti-tute is essential for our success and for our members,” said President and CEO Eddie McBride, a 2012 graduate of the program. “Graduates are known nationwide as lead-ers with the knowledge, skills and desire to achieve success in all facets of their profes-sional careers.”

Since 1921, Institute has attracted associa-tion and chamber professionals from across the country to its five university sites. During the four years, most Institute participants attend one-week sessions at the same site, therefore, building valuable relationships with others in the industry. Through a combination of required courses and electives, Institute

Phyllis Jones Earns IOM Degreeparticipants are able to enhance their own organizational management skills and add new fuel to their organizations.

Institute is a 501(c) (3) affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and is the premier nonprofit professional development program for nonprofit professionals, fostering indi-vidual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities. Nearly 1,000 individuals attend Institute annually.

Graduates of Institute receive the IOM recognition, signifying completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit manage-ment. So far, eight staff members of the Lub-bock Chamber of Commerce have attended Institute at four separate university facilities across the nation, and seven have received the IOM designation.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organiza-tions of every size, sector, and region.

Nick Atwood – Mass MutualOscar Barrera – Atmos Energy CorporationJennifer Bledsoe – First United BankCelia Boone – Wells Fargo BankBryce Bowley – Robinson Burdette Martin & SerightMichalea Calmes – Betenbough HomesJames Capps – City of LubbockJessica Carrillo – Texas Tech University Trevor Cates – Covenant Health System

David Crews – United SupermarketWade Crowson – University Medical CenterKelly Davila – South Plains Assn. of Gov.J.D. Dennis – Affordable Self StorageAimee Doane – SuddenlinkShannon Elrod – United Supermarkets

Members of the 2012-13 Leadership Lubbock ClassMarcy Erwin – Craig, Terrill, Hale & GranthamJerome Flores – StarCareRonn Garcia – Underwood Law FirmMatt Graves – First Bank & TrustNicole Griffin – Lubbock County DA’s officeKristin Hagins – Lubbock Christian SchoolTyler Haynes – PlainsCapital BankAmanda Kuhn – Benchmark Business

SolutionsKim Lehman – Workforce Solutions South PlainsJacob Lopez – Suddenlink Jake Mahan – Peoples BankAmy Marquez – Lubbock Chamber of

Commerce

Linsey McCutchin – Lubbock Independent School District

Linda McMurry – TTUHSC, School of Nursing

Trey Miller – American State BankCassie Morgan – Wells Fargo Bank Paul Norman – Lubbock Christian

University Traci Ann Odom – TTU University

LibrariesKeith Patrick – American Cancer SocietyDavid Rogers – David Rogers Homes,

Odyssey Homes Heather Smith – Covenant Health SystemPeter Smith – Happy State BankShannon Spencer – Girl Scouts of TX, OK PlainsSuzie Stafford – Lubbock National BankLauren Sullivan-Dawson – TTU HSC,

School of NursingCarl Tepper – McDougal Land Co.Gregg Turner – Ferguson EnterprisesWilson Wicks – City BankBrad Wilson – SouthWest BankAllan Wolf – Parkhill, Smith & Cooper,Inc Tyler Young – Young Professionals of

Greater Lubbock

August 2012 • Page 11 • Lubbock Business Network

Ground Breakings & Ribbon CuttingsSponsored By

Belly Couture8201 Quaker Ave. #116

Buffalo Springs Lake9999 High Meadow Road

McDonalds 2433 S. Loop 289

Salavation Army Discount Outlet1600 Ave K

Starbucks Refreshers8001 University

The Bridge of Lubbock 1301 Redbud

Lubbock Essential Home Health Care2501 Baylor Street, Suite #100

Abbeville Denture Care Center3827 50th Street Whataburger

2412 9th Street

Outback Steakhouse 4015 South Loop 289

Marsha Sharp Freeway4th Street and Marsha Sharp Freeway

Fiestas Patrias Luncheon – September 14 Hub City BBQ – September 20Harvest Breakfast – October 2Chamber University Human Resources – October 9Business Mercado – October 11Chamber University Accounting & Taxes – November 7Tuscany Trip – November 8 - 16Annual Meeting – November 29

Big Events for 2012

August 2012 • Page 12 • Lubbock Business Network

After completing several proj-ects for mosaic artist Mike Mandel since 2003, including the tile mu-rals on the west side of the Jones AT&T Stadium, Collins Tile was selected to install four mosaic tile murals in the Cultural District of Fort Worth.

Tim Collins, owner of Col-lins Tile, said the tile mosaics are proudly displayed on the Western Heritage Parking Garage in the in-famous Cowtown, across from the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum.

“Being a horse enthusiast, this was a very exciting project to work

Collins Tile Completes Prestigious ProjectPhotos Courtesy of MAPEI

on, to have a chance to work on something that entails western art in Texas,” said Collins, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce chairman. “Mandel is such a phenomenal artist.”

Collins said the murals are 25 feet above the ground and are 33 feet tall. The murals consist of a mosaic of one-inch by one-inch square glass tiles. Collins tile re-ceived the tiles in sheets in which they could then install.

“We had to keep all of the sheets in order,” Collins said. “It was exciting getting to see the

murals develop as we worked.”The vertical murals showcase

a rodeo bull rider, a Hispanic singer, a cowgirl and a cowboy. The horizontal murals portray African-American heritage in rodeo history. Collins said every one of the murals was inspired by people Mandel actually knew. He said Mandel puts a lot of background work into the mural before it becomes a piece of art.

Collins said this project was special because they do not get to do a lot of art-based work.

“I have built countless schools

and restaurants, and various dif-ferent projects. While each one is different with their own chal-lenges, they’re much the same,” Collins said. “It is a lot of fun to get the opportunity to get out and do something totally different.”

Since the project is so unique, Collins said it draws attention to his company’s capacities and abili-ties and to the quality of people they have working for them.

“It’s very exciting when our workers get to see their pictures and work in a national magazine,” Collins said. “Countless numbers of visitors will get to see the work we have done. We expect it to last a long time I hope it has had an impact on the visitors to that area.”

After receiving much praise since the completion of the mu-rals, Collins said they have begun installing seven additional murals on the new Equestrian Multi-Purpose Facility at the Will Rogers Memorial Center.

August 2012 • Page 13 • Lubbock Business Network

Amy Zientek, director of sales for Visit Lubbock, is being honored by the Southeast Tour-ism Society (STS) for her outstand-ing contributions to the travel and tourism industry. With more than 10 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, Zientek was the only nominee from Texas to be recognized as part of the first-ever “Forty for the Future; Travel’s Leading Talent.”

STS, an Atlanta-based professional as-

June 16 - July 15

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Visit Lubbock Director of Sales Recognized as one of Nation’s Leading Tourism Professionals

sociation in the tourism industry, organized the recognition to showcase the careers of 40 travel and tourism industry professionals all under the age of 40.

Those chosen, most of whom were nomi-nated by their employers or professional men-tors, feature young professionals representing businesses and organizations from 14 different states.

“All of them have demonstrated leadership in their careers and communities and are beacons for others,” Bill Hardman, president and CEO of STS, said. “Our objectives with “Forty for the Future” are to recognize leader-ship, demonstrate how varied tourism jobs are and inspire even younger people to consider

tourism as a career.”“It means a lot to be recognized for do-

ing the work I love to do each and every day,” Zientek said. “It’s truly an honor, but I couldn’t have done it without the members of my team.”

A panel of tenured professionals represent-ing numerous components of the tourism industry evaluated the nominees. STS will recognize the 2012 “Forty for the Future; Travel’s Leading Talent” honorees during a special presentation at the STS Fall Forum in Virginia Beach, Va., Wednesday, Oct. 31- Friday, Nov. 2.

For more information, please contact Tom Adkinson at tadkinson@bohanideas.com.

Rufus William Grisham – Lubbock Cham-ber of Commerce Chairman in 1985-86 and a true representation of community service. Grisham’s selflessness is evidenced by his many years of service, dedication and outstanding leadership, as well as his devotion to Lubbock’s quality of life, community development and economic growth.

Grisham contributed to the Lubbock com-munity unselfishly for more than 57 years. A few of his many contributions to the com-munity include: Chairman of the Board of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, Charter President of the Southwest Lubbock Rotary Club, Chairman of the Board of Methodist Hospital, President of the Texas Cottonseed Crushers Association, board member of the National Cottonseed Products Association, Administrative Board of the First United Methodist Church of Lubbock, South Plains Food Bank, First National Bank of Vicksburg Mississippi, First Federal Savings Bank of Lubbock, Life Board Member of the First United Methodist Church and President of the YMCA of Lubbock.

He was employed by Anderson Clayton

A Tribute to Rufus William Grishamand Company for 44 years, and retired as the President of the Texas Oilseed Processing Division. Loyalty embodied everything that he did. Due to his leadership, loyalty and dedica-tion, Grisham was inducted into the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Business Person Hall of Fame in 2006.

“Rufus was a man who gave his life to this community. Everything Rufus did was to bet-ter Lubbock. We will always remember him as a kind and gentle man, as well as a superior business leader of our community. On behalf of the Chamber staff, Rufus, it was an honor to have had you as a part of our team. You will be missed.” – Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

August 2012 • Page 14 • Lubbock Business Network

Welcome to the New Chamber MembersPlease place this addition in your Chamber Business Directory and Resource Guide!

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. 6/16/2011 – 7/15/2012

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Cash for Gold Jewelers(806) 791-46534011 34th StreetLubbock, TX 79410Gold Exchange

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Elite Investigations, LLC (806) 744-800912402 Slide Road, Suite #204Lubbock, TX 79424Private Investigators

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Network & Security Solutions, LLC (806) 771-777112402 Slide Road, Suite #204Lubbock, TX 79424Computer - Networking

One Stop(806) 747-1541301 N. UniversityLubbock, TX 79415Convenience Stores

R H Strategies, LLC(202) 423-43754515 9th StreetLubbock, TX 79416Consultants

South Plains SPCA(806) 241-50715724 40th StreetLubbock, TX 79407Non Profit Organizations

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The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will host the 3rd annual Kick-off Breakfast featuring Texas Tech’s head football coach, Tommy Tuberville, on Thursday, August 30, at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center. The serving line will be open by 7:15 a.m., and the program will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m.

“This breakfast is a great opportunity to support the Texas Tech community,” said Tim Collins, chairman of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. “Not to mention you will get a preview of the 2012 football season from the coach himself.”

Sponsorships for the event are still available! To secure your sponsor-ship, contact Audrey DeLeon at audrey.deleon@lubbockbiz.org. For more information or to register for tickets visit our website!

Kick-off Breakfast Scheduled for August 30