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Vol. 21 No. 4 April 2013

Working for Business. Believing in Lubbock.

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

Global Classroom Launches

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Baron Batch at the Art Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Cinco De Mayo Luncheon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Global Classroom Launch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Scaling New heights Business Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Shred Day at the Chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Coffee with Senator Ted Cruz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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A Message from the ChamberSince 1913, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce’s mission of

strengthening, promoting and serving its member businesses has positively benefited the entire region and local quality of life.

As the largest business federation on the South Plains, the Chamber represents almost 2,200 members who employ approximately 73,000 workers, and account for around $900 million in economic impact in Lubbock and West Texas. This is accomplished without the use of tax dollars.

Each day, the Chamber strengthens, promotes and serves its member businesses through numerous programs and events. The Chamber advocates on local, state and federal levels and offers diverse programs for both large and small as well as minority-owned businesses.

2013 Board of DirectorsExecutive CommitteeChairmanCarlos Morales - Caprock Home Health ServicesChairwoman-ElectAlona Beesinger - Suddenlink CommunicationsImmediate Past ChairmanTim Collins - Collins Tile, LLPTreasurerPeter Hur - RFS Financial ServicesSecretary Eddie McBride - Lubbock Chamber of CommerceVice Chairman, Business Development DivisionSidney Hopper - United Supermarkets, LLCVice Chairwoman, Communications DivisionPolly Vann - V-tech Environmental Services Vice Chairwoman, Hispanic Business DivisonIrasema Velasquez - Velasquez Insurance and Worksite Benefits Vice Chairwoman, Leadership DivisionBeth Bridges - South Plains Mall Office Vice Chairman, Legislative Affairs DivisionJay Jacobus - Scarborough Specialties, Inc.Vice Chairman, Membership DivisionRobert Lacy - PYCO Industries, Inc. Hispanic Business Division RepresentativeGabe Vitela - Texas Land & Cattle Steak House

Board of DirectorsCarmen Aguirre, Children’s Advocacy Center of the South Plains Cathy Allen, The Gibraltar GroupRon Betenbough, Betenbough Homes John Brock, NorthStar Surgical Center Michael Calvillo, Michael Calvillo Bail Bonds Renee G. Davis, Alderson/Mercedes-Benz Scott Fagin, First United Bank Linda Gaither, WestMark Realtors- Gaither/RatclifSonny Garza, City BankClayton Isom, TAO Development Group Dan Jackson, KCBDBrent King, UMC Health System Gabe Martinez, Ramar Communications, Inc. Brandon Mulkey, Chick-fil-A South Plains Crossing David Park, Atmos EnergyRichard Parks, Covenant Health Keith Patrick, American Cancer Society Bill Patton, Robinson, Johnston & Patton, CPAsTim Perrin, Lubbock Christian University Norval Pollard, City BankCathy Pope, StarCare Specialty Health System Cory Powell, Texas Tech University Rudy Rosales, Montelongo’s Mexican RestaurantShirley Schleuse, Lamar Outdoor AdvertisingFrank Silvas, AFLACDiannah Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance AgencyDavid Vroonland, Frenship Independent School District Mitch Watson, FirstBank & Trust Co.Connie Wharton, Mulcahy Wharton Business Consultants Gary Zheng, Lubbock Power & Light

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2 Young Professionals First Tuesday Networking 5:30 p.m. – Gene Messer Ford/Lincoln3 Ribbon Cutting for American National Bank 4 p.m. 5905 82nd Street, Suite 1034 Agriculture Committee Meeting 8 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Texas Cotton Ginners 9 a.m. - Memorial Civic Center Coffee with Senator Ted Cruz 9:30 a.m. - Memorial Civic Center TRC Reward Session #5 Noon – TBD Focus Lubbock Committee Meeting 3 p.m. – LCOC Business After Hours hosted by Casey Carpet One 5:30 p.m. – 6000 Spur 3275 Transportation Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Texas Tech Federal Credit Union 11:30 - 4005 98th Street9 Hub City BBQ Committee Meeting 4:15 p.m.–Wells Fargo, 5th Fl10 Ribbon Cutting for Nothing Bundt Cakes 10 a.m. - 5217 98th Street, Suite 300 New Century Leadership Committee Meeting 11 a.m. – LCOC11 TRC Reward Session #6 sponsored by Prosperity Bank 4:30 p.m. – 1401 Ave. Q Community Prayer Breakfast Committee Meeting 4 p.m. - LCOC12 Focus Lubbock Arts & Entertainment Class Day Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. – LCOC16 Leadership Lubbock Sports, Recreation & Entertainment Class Day 17 Ambassador Monthly Luncheon Noon – TBD Golf Classic Committee Meeting 4 p.m. - LCOC18 New Century Leadership Class Day Executive Committee Meeting Noon – LCOC

AprilArt Festival to Host Baron BatchProvided by Elizabeth Regner

The annual Lubbock Arts Festival will be celebrating its 35th anniversary, April 12-14, 2013, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. This three-day celebration is the largest fine art, fine craft event in West Texas.

Professional football player and Texas Tech alumnus, Baron Batch, has been selected as the Featured Artist for the 2013 Lubbock Arts Festival.

Each year the Arts Festival selects a visual artist to honor and spotlight their work. The artist must have ties to the community, as well as, unique and innovative pieces that are reflective of their own style.

Batch will be onsite throughout the Arts Festival. His original work and prints of his art will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Lubbock Arts Alliance’s after school art programs.

“Accomplishments like this are what I’m most proud of,” Batch tweeted. Every year the Arts Festival features over 150 visual artists from around the

nation displaying and selling original work in the mediums of painting, drawing, pottery, fiber, leather, jewelry, glass, wood, and sculpture. A juried gallery of professional work will be available for viewing along with artwork from area school children. There will be different performing stages each spotlighting the very best local and regional talent singing, dancing, acting, and playing instruments. Demonstrations by artists creating their work will take place along with ten different “Kid Stops” providing free art related to activities for children. The “Kid Stops” include ‘make and take’ projects, a Home Depot activity, a chance to perform on the Kids Karaoke stage, and a book fair.

All of this can be enjoyed for the very low admission of just $3 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Hours are Friday, April 12th & Saturday, April 13th 10AM-8PM, and Sunday, April 14th 12PM-5PM. For more information about these special events and general information about the Lubbock Arts Festival, please contact the Lubbock Arts Alliance, www.lubbockartsfestival.org, 806-744-ARTS (2787).

Batch’s painting“When it Rains” will be on display at the festival, along with many others.

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Business After Hours/TRC Reward Session #7 hosted by Texas Tech Federal Credit Union 5:30 p.m. – 4005 98th St.23 Business Expo Committee Meeting 4 p.m. - LCOC25 Board of Directors Meeting 10 a.m. – TBD TRC Reward Session #8 Noon – Harrigan’s Focus Lubbock Graduation Banquet 6:30 p.m. - TTU International Cultural Center30 Leadership Lubbock Committee Meeting 11 a.m. - LCOC Young Professionals Committee Meeting Noon - LCOC New Century Leadership Graduation Banquet 6:30 p.m. - TTU West Side Stadium Club

For a complete list of Chamber

and member events, visit our calendar online at lubbockchamber.com.

Big Events for 2013Focus Lubbock Graduation – April 25New Century Leadership Graduation – April 30Cinco de Mayo Luncheon – May 1Community Prayer Breakfast – May 2Business Expo – May 9Chick-fil-A Leadercast – May 10Imagine Lubbock Together Community Report – May 14State of the TTU System – May 22Leadership Lubbock Banquet – May 2320 Under 40 Banquet – May 30Golf Classic Tournament – July 22Football Kickoff Breakfast – August 28Fiestas Patrias Luncheon – September 13Hub City BBQ – September 26Harvest Breakfast – October 1Business Mercado – October 10Ireland Trip – November 19-26Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon – December 5

Upcoming Graduation BanquetsFocus Lubbock Graduation BanquetThursday, April 25, 20136:30 meet & greetDinner & Program 7:00 PMTTU International Cultural CenterBanquet Speaker: Morris WilkesMake your reservation today!

New Century Leadership Graduation BanquetTuesday, April 30, 20136:30 meet & greetDinner & Program 7:00 PMTTU West Side Stadium ClubBanquet speaker: District Attorney Matt PowellMake your reservation today!

The Leadership Lubbock Graduation Banquet is just around the corner and we are looking for outstanding Leadership Lubbock graduates to award for our annual Leadership Lubbock Distinguished Alumni. If you have nominations, please contact Phyllis Jones by May 1, 2013.

Our 5th annual Cinco de Mayo luncheon will take place on May 1st at the Civic Center, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Richard Perez, President/CEO of The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will be the keynote speaker and is set to discuss the celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the work he does for the Chamber in San Antonio and his Hispanic heritage.

Perez received his bachelor’s degree in 1985, majoring in Urban and Regional Planning from Texas State University in San Marcos. His master’s degree is in Public Administration from the University of Kansas. Having served as Assistant to the City Manager for Laredo, TX, he was appointed as the Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by the Clinton Administration in 1998-2001. In 2004, Richard was elected to the San Antonio City Council for District 4. He is a native of San Antonio and is the 18th president to lead The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.

“The Cinco de Mayo luncheon is another way we are striving to celebrate the diversity in our community and accommodate every market possible,” said Carlos Morales, Chairman of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.

The event will also feature the Lubbock High School Dancers. Blue Mesa Grill will cater the luncheon. So mark your calendars and join the fiesta!

Tickets and table sponsorships are available through the TRC or by contacting Diana Salazar-Fabing at (806) 761-7000. Tickets are $25 for members and $40 for prospective members.

Cinco de Mayo Luncheon May 1By Sarah Harlan

More than 80 people gathered at Main Event for the launch of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce’s new e-learning component of Chamber University in partnership with Global Classroom. Guests included both Chamber Ambassadors and members of the Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock.

Burr Warne, CEO of Global Classroom, traveled to Lubbock for the launch of the Chamber’s new website to provide entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect, collaborate and learn in a cloud-based environment at their own time and at their own pace. Subject matter experts create the curriculum being used with topics ranging from human resources to SBDC training on how to start your own business.

“R2M is pleased to announce that we are partnering with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to provide online OSHA Compliance Safety Training. This e-learning platform will give the public access to OSHA Compliance Safety Training at a very reasonable price,” said David Moreno, a co-owner of R2M Engineering.

“Much like a formal classroom, learning components of the courses do include a survey to evaluate the course,” Warne said. “Create your login, manage your classes online and develop a roster of completed courses.”

This format is also being used to provide larger businesses with multiple locations a private, affordable portal for internal

training. Users will benefit from unlimited

classes in the bank of options which grow daily. The online component of Chamber University was created with time constraints of the working professional in mind. Chamber University classmates can also interact with one another on the online platform and benefit from email reminders of class schedules and new classes being launched.

“The Chamber is looking forward to utilizing local subject matters experts to develop online training for Chamber

University, creating ongoing revenue with no start up costs for the business and creating a virtual calling card that be accessed from a national network of chamber member businesses”, said VP of Business Development Robin Raney. The Chamber is currently in discussions with several local businesses to develop course content and all interested subject matter experts are welcome to contact Robin Raney at robin.raney@lubbockbiz.org or (806) 761-7009.

Chamber University was developed by the 2010-2011 Leadership Lubbock class and launched in 2011 as an innovative business seminar series designed to address critical business topics and to offer tools to navigate and thrive in the ever-changing demands of the 21st century workplace. Covenant Health is the Presenting Sponsor, United Supermarkets, and Workforce Solutions South Plains are Platinum Sponsors of Chamber University.

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Visit Ireland with the Chamber!

Start making plans now for this fall, to visit this picturesque country full of lush

surroundings, and historic sites like the Cliffs of Moher and the Rock of Cashel. With its

beautiful stonework, friendly locals, pubs and restaurants, antique and clothing boutiques,

Ireland is truly a special place.

Global Classroom Online Courses Enhance Chamber UniversityProvided by Robin Raney

R2M Engineering signs a contract for the first class to be offered through the program. L-R: David Moreno; Burr Warne; Carlos Morales, Chamber chairman of the board; Sean Finkbone

Thursday, May 9th is the date for the 2013 Business Expo, presented by Signs on the Go and hosted by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exhibitors will enjoy a private networking event from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

“Scaling New Heights” is the theme of the 2013 Expo and represents the continued growth and success of the Lubbock Business Community.

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. 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.

Eighty percent of all booths are already reserved and exhibit space is limited, so please reserve your Pedestrian Mall booth space today!

Restaurant Row will return again with dedicated section

for food service vendors and music from 107.7 The Eagle. Visit lubbockbusinessexpo.com for an electronic registration form and the event map.

Sponsorship opportunities are available during the Spring 2013 Total Resource Campaign. A sponsorship in the Business Expo leverages branding and marketing opportunities while benefitting from Business to Business Networking with 209 exhibitors and approximately 8,000 attendees. Please call the Chamber at (806) 761-7000 if you would like to be contacted by a Total Resource Campaign volunteer.

Thank you to the 2013 Business Expo Sponsors to date! Presenting Sponsor: Signs on the GoMedia Sponsors: Fox 34, Telemundo Lubbock, My Lubbock

TV, Lubbock’s CW, MeTV, Fox Talk 950, Double T 104.3, Magic 93.7, 97.3 YES FM!, 107.7 The Eagle

Diamond Sponsors: RD Thomas, Suddenlink Platinum Sponsors: Benchmark Business Solutions,

Bodyworks , FirstCare Health Plans, Workforce Solutions South Plains

Gold: American National Bank, Blue Layer, Bliss Dental, Caprock Home Health Services, Covenant Health, Express Employment Professionals, Lubbock Invest, Texas Dive Center

Silver: Mr. Credit SolutionsBanner Sponsors: Childress Photographic Group, Familia

Dental, Prosperity Bank, Racer Classic Car Wash, Sam’s, South Plains Mall, Starbucks; Valpack of Lubbock

Sharpie Sponsor: Occutest SolutionsFor additional information regarding Business Expo, contact

Robin Raney at robin.raney@lubbockbiz.org or (806) 761-7009.

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The 20th Annual Business Expo is on May 9Provided by Robin Raney

Congratulations to LEDA on the National Association of Workforce Board

W.O. Lawton Business Leadership Award!The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance

received this prestigious, national award and accepted it in Washington D.C. The coveted award honors one outstanding business in the nation each year for their contribution to developing the skilled workers required by employers. LEDA was also recognized for creating programs that offer citizens the opportunity for self-sufficiency and career growth.

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Ambassador of the Month: Beverly Jonesby Hallie Davus

Congratulations to Beverly Jones on winning Ambassador of the Month!

When Jones, of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., moved to Lubbock she just wanted to be as involved with the community as she could be.

“I joined at the end of January,” she said, “and I got really busy in February.”

Being busy has paid off with Jones being named the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month for February.

Jones said she loves spending time with the Chamber and the public, and so the ambassador program is perfect for her.

“I was new to Lubbock, I just wanted to serve and to get involved,” she said.

She began attending events, and referred three new businesses.

Only one joined, but it was enough to put her in the lead in her first month of the competition. Ambassadors get points for attending events and referrals, and a running total is kept for each ambassador and each team.

Jones said she was very surprised to hear her name called out as the winner at a

recent Ambassador Luncheon. “I am in shock,” she said. Winning the award will not slow her down though. Jones said

she is excited to do more with the Chamber and to continue what she has been doing.

“I really enjoy interacting with the public,” she said, “and I love ribbon cuttings.”

Business of the Month: Main EventBy Hallie Davis

While some corporate meetings have icebreakers, only a select few have pinball—or mini golf or pizza. Main Event is more than a unique venue for your

next board meeting; it’s now a Chamber Business of the Month. Main Event sponsors many events and meetings and has many

involved members. Still, sales manager Breanne Brantley said she hopes to do even more.

“I just wish we could be involved even more often,” she said. Chamber membership is vital to being a part of the

community, she said, and in a town like Lubbock, it is even more important.

“It’s that small town feel,” she said. “The Chamber is really involved with the community.”

Being involved in local organizations keeps Main Event connected, she said, and Chamber membership plays a huge role in community involvement.

“Membership gives the opportunity to go out into the community, to meet new people and to establish relationships,” she said.

Main Event boasts bowling, laser tag, billiards, glow golf, an arcade, a full service bar and a café, along with meeting and VIP rooms. Brantley said Main Event is ideal for any group, whether a church youth organization or a board of business executives. The entire facility can be rented out at once, and Brantley said the team will work with any budget.

“You can have your corporate meetings here,” she said, “and then you go bowl and have fun.”

Jones accepted her award from Chairman Carlos Morales at a recent board meeting.

Ambassador Program sponsored by

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Leadership as a concept means providing guidance to reach a specific goal. However, leadership in practice means much more.

And it’s that distinction that serves as the driving force behind Refresh Leadership Live.

ENCHANTMENT: THE ART OF CHANGING HEARTS, MINDS, AND ACTIONSPresented by Guy KawasakiFounder of Alltop.com, best-selling author, and former chief evangelist of Apple

LEGENDARY LEADERSHIP Presented by Terry Bradshaw Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Pro Football Hall of Fame member, and co-host of Fox NFL Sunday

Join us for a powerful event featuring a trio of distinguished speakers who will share the unique perspectives and life lessons that shaped their definitions of a leader. From the C-suite to the football field, these speakers have proven they not only understand the principles of great leadership – they live them.

WAKE UP TO THE SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP: HOW TO ENGAGE PEOPLE IN A HEARTBEATPresented by Amanda GoreProfessional speaker, author, and workplace communication and performance expert

Registration is required. For the broadcast location nearest you or to register, visit refreshleadership.com/live.

Wednesday, April 17Merket Alumni Center TTU

17th and University

No cost to attend, however, donations for the Children’s Miracle Network would be appreciated.

Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., will host their 56th Annual Meeting on Friday, April 5, in the Banquet Hall of the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. with registration, and the program will start promptly at 9 a.m. The event is held in conjunction with the Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association Annual Meeting and Trade Show, April 4-5, 2013, in Lubbock.

The current slate of speakers includes Baron Batch, running back for the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers and veteran Texas Tech Red Raider, who will tell his story of perseverance, diligence, and survivorship; U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, who will discuss the Farm Bill and other pressing issues facing Congress; Texas Rep. Charles Perry, who will discuss state issues, including water; and Brandon Willis, administrator for the USDA’s Risk Management Agency, who will discuss crop insurance.

Current PCG president Craig Heinrich of Slaton, Texas, will preside over the meeting and PCG Executive Vice President Steve Verett will report on the status of PCG operations and activities. The 2012 High Plains Cotton Agent of the Year will be presented during the meeting.

A buffet breakfast will be served from 7:00-8:30 a.m. in the Civic Center Banquet Hall sponsored by Monsanto and Deltapine. Breakfast will be provided free to all PCG Annual Meeting participants. Immediately following the PCG Annual Meeting will be the annual FiberMax Cottonseed Luncheon for PCG Annual Meeting participants and members of the FiberMax “One Ton Club.” Lunch will be served in the Civic Center Banquet Hall.

Additional information about PCG can be found online at www.plainscotton.org.

Plains Cotton Growers to host Annual MeetingBy Mary Jane Buerkle

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Document Shredding & Storage will host a shred day at the Chamber on April 16, and all members are invited.

The 3-year old locally owned Lubbock branch will bring the latest technology in shredding: a truck that allows for document disposal on-site.

“We’re really excited to introduce the mobile shredder,” said General Manager Richard Gregory.

More often, the company picks up shredding and takes it to a plant to be shredded. This is the second time the truck will be in Lubbock, and the first time to partner with the Chamber.

“When you bring your stuff in, you get to see it shredded right in front of you,” Gregory said. “We’ve got a really slick truck; we think they’ll enjoy watching it operate.”

With the tax deadline just past, this is the perfect time to shred old tax documents and records.

Gregory said staff will be on hand to help answer any questions about the business or shredding in general.

“We just want to serve the community in the best way possible,” he said.

All Chamber members and ambassadors are invited to shred

Document Shredding & Storage to Host Chamber Shred DayBy Hallie Davis

Sidewalk Prophets to perform at Community Prayer BreakfastBy Sarah Harlan

On May 2, the chart-topping Christian band, Sidewalk Prophets, will perform while the Lubbock community joins together to Pray for America, which is the National Day of Prayer and Community Prayer Breakfast theme for 2013.

The Sidewalk Prophets have two Dove nominations to their name and have been on tour with some of the biggest stars in Christian music history, including MercyMe and Francesca Battistelli. With over 35 show dates from now until the end of August, the Chamber is excited to be able to say they are stopping in Lubbock at the Civic Center to celebrate this national day of observance.

The breakfast line will open at 7:00 a.m. and the program is from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Contact Phyllis Jones for more information at (806) 761-7000.

Leadership Lubbock Application Available

Since its inception in 1976, Leadership Lubbock has continued to provide an outstanding leadership and community orientation program for selected Chamber business leaders. Leadership Lubbock builds a competent leadership pool and develops leadership potential for community activities and engagements.

Hundreds of men and women have participated in Leadership Lubbock, with the majority of those graduates currently living in the Lubbock area. Graduates are active in the community and serve on boards of many community service agencies and elected positions.

This program provides a source of leaders for the Lubbock Community by ensuring participants receive necessary community information/orientation and leadership skills. Leadership Lubbock is open to members of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, and are selected through an application process.

Leadership Lubbock applications for the 2013-2014 class year are now available. Download the PDF application online and submit no later than 5:00pm, Wednesday, May 29, 2013.

All applicants will be notified of acceptance or status by July 10, 2013.

Contact Phyllis Jones for more information at (806) 761-7000.

By Sarah Harlan

The truck will shred documents on site, and can process up to 8,000 pounds of paper.

up to 50 pounds each for free from 10 a.m. to noon, or until the truck is full.

The event will also feature a ribbon cutting to welcome the new truck to Lubbock.

For more information, contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

5:30-7pmCactus Theater1812 Buddy Holly Ave

The Steering Committee of Imagine Lubbock Together invites you to the:

TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

For more information call 806-761-7000

or email info@lubbockbiz.org.

Visit www.imaginelubbocktogether.com

Facebook.com/ImagineLubbockTogether

Twitter @ImagineLubbock #ImagineLbk

Thank you to our partners:

COMMUNITY

REPORTImagine Lubbock Together

The Community Report is an

opportunity to see the draft

strategic plan, share your

thoughts, and show support

for action.

Come and see the plan for Lubbock’s Future that months of community input has shaped. Speak one-on-one with representatives from the planning team and the Imagine Lubbock Together Steering Committee.

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Ribbon Cuttings

National Exhibits of the Pope John Paul II

4620 4th Street

City of LubbockFire Station 18

6611 Oakridge Ave

Crossfit Wild West9002 Memphis, Building #100

Ribbon Cuttings sponsored by

West Texas Home Builders Association Home and Garden Show

Natural Grocers7208 Slide Road

South Plains Center for Productivity & Innovations

1622 Mac Davis Lane

South Plains Youth Job Fair

Ronald McDonald House Charities3413 10th

RegiMen Salon for Men5217 82nd Street Suite 116

Celebration Homes7306 Ironton

The Egg & I1910 Quaker, Suite 100

Lemonade Day

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A new version of Fibertect®, a nonwoven decontamination wipe created by researchers at Texas Tech University, has proven itself more viable at cleaning up a nerve chemical surrogate than the decontamination substance currently used by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), which is being phased out.

Seshadri Ramkumar, lead investigator on the project and inventor of Fibertect®, said that when compared to the powdered decontaminant called M-291, the all-cotton version of nonwoven wipe paired with an activated carbon center cleaned up not only the chemical surrogate to the nerve gas soman, but also adsorbed its vapors five times better.

The results were published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Engineered Fibers & Fabrics, by INDA – Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. Experiments in the research were conducted by Utkarsh Sata, a co-investigator on the project.

“The basic structure is still Fibertect®,” Ramkumar said. “This is an improved reiteration of Fibertect®. This is just two nonwoven cotton layers with the carbon in between. The cotton composite takes liquid up very quickly and can adsorb vapors more efficiently than the powdered decontaminant.”

Part of the added benefit of this new Fibertect® is that it contains biodegradable cotton, Ramkumar said. A problem with the powdery form is that it leaves dirty residue.

“That is why the U.S. Department of Defense wants to get away from the powdery form,” he said. “Fibertect® is a fabric. It is skin-friendly. When it comes to adsorbing the surrogate nerve agent’s vapors, it just works better. So the powdered decontaminant will be phased out.”

In 2005, Ramkumar and his team at the Institute of

Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) at Texas Tech studied the absorbent capabilities of cotton to create the Fibertect® wipe that can adsorb and neutralize gases and liquids that might be used in chemical warfare.

“Fibertect contributes to our national security and helps with the safety of our first responders,” Sata said.

The process to make Fibertect® has received a patent and has been validated for use as a low-cost decontamination wipe for the U.S. military and the Department of Homeland Security. Also, the wipe’s qualities were re-engineered to create a better absorbent material to pick up the oil slicks inundating Gulf Coast beaches following the Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010.

Ron Kendall, a co-investigator on the project, said the creation of Fibertect® began as a need to develop a decontamination wipe system for the human skin, which was a top priority for the Pentagon at the time.

This has resulted now in the invention of Fibertect®, a patent and now commercialization.

“The powdered form is very difficult to handle and to apply toward decontamination purposes,” Kendall said. “And it is so much easier to handle and apply toward decontamination needs than M-291 carbon system. We’re learning more and more of absorption capabilities of cotton-carbon composite.”

Other researchers included Eugene Wilusz of the U.S. Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center, Steve Mlynarek of the University of South Florida and Gopal Coimbatore of Texas Tech.

The research was funded in part by DoD, Cotton Inc., the International Cotton Research Center, Texas Department of Agriculture, Cotton Foundation and The CH Foundation.

New Version of Texas Tech’s Fibertect® Proves Better at Decontaminating Nerve Gas Surrogate in Lab TestingProvided by John W. Davis

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The leadership division and Chamber University are joining together to bring you the Chick-fil-A® Leadercast®.

Chick-fil-A® Leadercast® is a one-day leader development event broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, Ga. to hundreds of sites throughout the nation.

Last year, over 100,000 leaders from 14 countries attended Chick-fil-A® Leadercast®. In its 14th year, this full day, experiential conference is predicted to reach its largest audience to date.This year our program will focus on the idea of simply leading. Our lives are full of things that we think will grow our businesses and increase our influence. What if there was potential impact in simplifying our lives so that our leadership could thrive? Leading in a complex world requires simplicity to cut through the clutter. This diverse group of internationally-acclaimed authors, leadership experts and practitioners will share insights to help leaders learn how to Simply Lead.

Speakers for this year’s event include:o Jack Welch, Former Chairman and CEO of General Electrico Andy Stanley, Best-selling leadership authoro Mike Krzyzewski, Head men’s basketball coach, Duke

University and Team USA o John Maxwell, Best-selling author and leadership experto Dr. Henry Cloud, Best-selling author and leadership

consultanto LCDR Rorke Denver, Navy SEAL and star of the 2012

movie Act of Valoro Sanya Richards-Ross, 2012 London Olympic gold medalist,

track & fieldo David Allen, Best-selling author of Getting Things Done

and productivity experto Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State (2005-2009) , via

exclusive Simply Lead video interviewRegistration and breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. and Leadercast

will start at 8 a.m. Contact the Chamber for more information.

Chick-fil-A Leadercast

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will host “Coffee with United States Senator Ted Cruz” on Thursday, April 4 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Banquet Hall.

Senator Cruz will discuss many topics, including federal issues and regulations, their effects on business and the economy, and the effects of federal health care reform on employers.

Senator Cruz (R-TX), serves on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; the Committee on Armed Services; the Committee on the Judiciary; the Special Committee on Aging; and the Committee on Rules and Administration.

The chamber extends a special thank you to sponsor FirstCare and presenting sponsor StarCare.

This event is open to the public and no reservation is required to attend. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 806-761-7000.

Coffee with Senator Ted CruzBy Audrey DeLeon

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Tribute Artist Event! April 19-20

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Chamber StaffPresident & CEOEddie McBride, IOMVice President AdministrationSheri Nugent, IOMVice President Business DevelopmentRobin Raney, IOMVice President CommunicationsConstance Barbian Vice President Hispanic Business DivisionDiana FabingVice President LeadershipPhyllis Jones, IOMVice President Legislative AffairsNorma Ritz Johnson, IOM, CCEVice President Membership ServicesColleen Evans, IOMRetention SpecialistAmy MarquezProject & Research SpecialistAudrey DeLeonAdministrative AssistantKathy Bass Office Manager/Accounting ClerkPatsy MoffettCustomer Service RepresentativePatricia PiconInternsHallie Davis Sarah Harlan Samantha Cavanaugh

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Our TRC volunteers are only half way through the campaign and have successfully completed 90% of our goal! Between now and April 30, you have a chance to find out more about the programs and events the Chamber has to offer and ways you can participate.

TRC to the Halfway Point

#LBKTRC2013

Lubbock Chamber of Commerce1500 Broadway, Suite 101

If your business would like to sponsor an event, you’ll need to contact Sheri or your volunteer

before April 30!

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Welcome New Chamber Members!Please place this addition in your Chamber Business Directory & Resource Guide

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 Member Only section. 2/16/13 - 3/15/13

American Trust Benefits4621 S. Loop 289 Ste A(806) 422-1122Lubbock, TXInsurance

Bankers Life and Casualty4630 50th Street, Ste 602(806) 792-1597Lubbock, TXInsurance

Big Tex Plumbing5710 41st Street(806) 793-7800Lubbock, TXPlumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning

Boggs CompletionPO Box 1201(806) 897-0222Levelland, TXOil Field Equipment

Celebration Homes7306 Ironton(806) 368-3170Lubbock, TXHome Builders

Cindie’s Lingerie5002 50th Street(806) 368-6704Lubbock, TXLingerie

The Egg & I1910 Quaker, Ste. 100(806) 687-3447Lubbock, TXRestaurant

Frontier Tower Service807 11th(806) 894-2190Levelland, TXTelecommunications

G.W. Long Inc. 5106 B Slide Road(806) 793-2045Lubbock, TXHome Builders

KMK Custom Homes 7312 Upland Ave.(806) 5490-5222Lubbock, TXHome Builders

Locker Room Haircuts 305 Frankford Ave. (806) 687-06425902 82nd Street(806) 778-8099Lubbock, TXBarbers

Lubbock Custom Motorcycles2833 Clovis Road(806) 745-7167Lubbock, TXMotorcycle Sales, Service and Repair

Metropolitan Apartments6402 Albany Ave.(806) 794-3185Lubbock, TXApartments

Modern Woodmen of America (806) 777-8667Lubbock, TXFinancial Services

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage7208 Slide Road(806) 783-8990Lubbock, TXGrocery Stores – Supermarkets

Nix Electric720 SE Loop 289(806) 745-4166Lubbock, TXElectrical Equipment and Supplies

Norton Energy Drilling, LLC4514 Englewood Ave. (806) 785-8401Lubbock, TXOil & Gas Exploration

Republic Services of Lubbock1408 North MLK Blvd(806) 472-6412Lubbock, TXWaste Management

Safelite Auto Glass5103 S. Loop 289(800) 800-2727Lubbock, TXAutomobile Glass

Sanctuary on the River Inspired Living Center207 Eagle Drive(575) 630-1111Ruidoso, NMConvention Services and Facilities

Sharkey Custom Homes(806) 777-8038Lubbock, TXHome Builders

Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids5412 Slide Road, Ste 200(806) 771-8080Lubbock, TXBeauty Shops and/or Salons

Southwest Aqua Sports5116B 58th Street(806) 780-2782Lubbock, TXScuba Diving Instruction

Southwester Concrete Inc. 509 Clovis Road(806) 832-1051Shallowater, TXContractors – Concrete

Texas Dive Center3602 Slide Road, Ste. B34(806) 791-0567Lubbock, TXScuba Diving Instruction

UCI Document Destruction(806) 584-9212Lubbock, TXRecord Destruction

UP Business Solutions802 Frontage Road(806) 535-6851Idalou, TXBusiness Services

UP N INPO Box 53180(806) 221-2113Lubbock, TXInvestments