Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce's monthly newsletter.
Citation preview
Business NetworkThe Lubbock
Vol. 19 No. 12 December 2011
Meghan Gandy, M.S., R.D., L.D.director of wellness
Bill Hartsfieldpresident/ceo
iaWellness is a comprehensive corporate wellness solution that targets behavior and lifestyle changes
in an effort to control healthcare costs.
start your own health reform today!!call meghan at 765-7265 or visit iawellness.com
4902 lakeridge drive | lubbock, tx 79424 | (p) 806.765.7265 | iawellness.com
A Division of Insurance Asssociates Employee Benefit Company
(See Annual Meeting, Page 4)
(See Chamber University, Page 4)
The Annual Banquet highlights and celebrates each year’s achievements, while honoring those who made it possible. The 2011 Honorees are as follows:
● Ambassador of the Year presented by Alan Henry Insurance Agency, Inc. – Traci Cheek, Children’s Home of Lubbock
● Volunteer of the Year – Mary Whis-tler, Office of U.W. Representative Randy Neugebauer
● Business Person of the Year – Angela Hightower, Angela Hightower Income Tax Services
● Business of the Year – Betenbough Homes
2011 Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Gala presented by
● Business Person Hall of Fame – Dr. Gordon Davis, CEV Multimedia
● Business Hall of Fame – Caprock Home Health Services, Inc.
● Parental Partner Award presented by Parkhill, Smith & Cooper– Veronica Velez, Nat Williams Elementary, Lubbock ISD
Keynote speaker Linda Alvarado made history as the first Hispanic owner of a Major League Baseball team. As co-owner of The Colorado Rockies her role is also significant as it marked the first time that any woman was involved in a bid for ownership of a Major League team. Linda is also the owner of Alvarado Construction with 35 years of
experience in large multi-million dollar de-velopments.
The dinner will be Tuesday, December 6th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.at the Lubbock Memo-rial Civic Center.
Thank you to our generous sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Suddenlink West
Texas; Diamond Sponsors: George McMahan Development, LLC; Teinert Commercial Building Services; Centerpiece Sponsor: Col-lege Flowers; Platinum Sponsors: Coca-Cola Refreshments, Lakeridge Estates, Lubbock National Bank; Parental Partner Award: Parkhill, Smith & Cooper; Annual Report
The Chamber University Business Seminar Series is an innovative program designed to ad-dress critical business topics and to offer tools to navigate and thrive in the ever-changing demands of the 21st century workplace, expanding current “essential knowledge” in the arenas of Customer Service, Technology, Human Resources, Accounting & Taxes, Mar-keting & PR and Leadership & Management. Facilitators include subject matter experts, many from our local business community.
Chamber University Coming SoonThis series of six seminars will take place
February – November 2012. Platinum spon-sors for Chamber University include Aim Bank, Double T Cable Services, Inc. and Lubbock Regional MHMR, with individual seminars sponsored by Suddenlink West Texas, Suddenlink Business Services, and Reese Technology Center.
Envisioned by the Chambers’ Business Development Committee, Chamber Univer-
December 2011 • Page 2 • Lubbock Business Network
West Texas’s most trusted source for meeting your record management needs. We offer professional storage, digital imaging, data center services, and secure destruction of any type of records; we can image and copy (printing) documents up to 24 x 48”; we offfer professional record archive services, Class 350 4-hour Vault storage and consulting for all of your professional RIM needs, including disaster recovery and business continuity services. Call or come visit us to learn more and tell us how we might help you.
Secure Vault - Imaging - Destruction & Storage Services
815 S. Gilbert Drive Reese Science & Technology Center Lubbock, TX 79416
CALL (806) 885-2906 or visit our web http://www.westexdocument.com
Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) Certified
Lubbock ChamberMember
Since 1997
Our Business, Is Keeping Your Business - Your Business!
WesTex Document, Inc.
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon, “Who will we be tomorrow?” - A Look into the Demographic Crystal Ball with State Demographer, Dr. Lloyd Potter.
The luncheon will help the local commu-nity find out who will be Lubbock’s students, customers, patients, consumers, viewers, constituents, clients, listeners and neighbors. This event is open to the public.
When: Tuesday, December 13th, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Merket Alumni CenterDr. Potter was appointed as the Texas State
Demographer in June of 2010 by Governor Rick Perry. He is Professor of Demography at the University of Texas at San Antonio
“Who will we be tomorrow?”(UTSA) where he serves as Director of the Institute for Demographic and Soc ioeconomic Research and the Texas State Data Center.
Tickets can be purchased online for $35, and Lubbock Chamber of Commerce members receive a discounted ticket price of $30.
Sponsorship opportunities for this event are also available to members. To register, visit www.lubbockchamber.com or call (806) 761-7000.
Dr. Lloyd Potter
The Community Prayer Breakfast Com-mittee is excited to announce powerhouse Christian vocalist, heart-gripping songwriter, and charismatic performer Natalie Grant will speak and perform at the Community Prayer Breakfast, May 3, 2012!
Ms. Grant was GMA Female Vocalist of the Year for 4 consecutive years (2006-2009) and the top-selling Adult Contemporary fe-male solo artist in 2005, 2006 and 2008. Her latest project, Love Revolution was released in August 2010. This CD gave Natalie the highest-selling debut of her career and contin-ues to do well. The latest single “Your Great Name” (already a Top 20 single) is steadily climbing the radio charts.
Mark your calendars today for Thursday, May 3, 2012, Civic Center, doors open at 6:30 a.m. and program begins at 7:00 a.m.
Tables of 8 seats and individual tickets are available. Tables are $375, and individual tickets are $25.
For more information, contact Phyllis Jones at [email protected].
Community Prayer
Breakfast 2012
Natalie Grant
Grainger is proud to be named winner of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2011 Corporate Citizenship Award for Best Partnership. This recognition honors the company’s partnership with the Ameri-can Red Cross on the Ready When the Time Comes program, which has trained nearly 14,000 corporate volunteers from 460 businesses and organizations across the U.S. to respond in the event in an emergency.
Since 2000, the U.S. Chamber of Com-merce Business Civic Leadership Center has produced the Corporate Citizenship Awards to honor businesses that make a significant, positive impact in society. The winner and finalists exemplify the contin-ued importance of community leadership. Companies and chambers of commerce from around the globe compete for the Citizens, making them one of the most
U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2011 Corporate Citizenship Award
coveted opportunities in corporate citizen-ship. The award will hopefully inspire many more companies and individuals to get involved in their local communities.
Grainger was selected because of the company’s exceptional program that has engaged businesses across the country in disaster volunteerism. Many Grainger team members have volunteered to help the American Red Cross respond to disasters since the program’s inception in 2001 and have worked closely with local chapters to lead emergency preparedness in their communities.
The partnerships led by Grainger have made a difference across the U.S. which has led to this national recognition.
Grainger, founded in 1927, is proud to serve Lubbock and the South Plains. The Lubbock location just celebrated 42 years in the community.
December 2011 • Page 3 • Lubbock Business Network
Doing Business with people you know and trustLife & Health Division 806.745.8358
Property & Casualty Division 806.771.43686102 82nd St. #6 • Lubbock, Texas 79424 • www.ashmoreassociates.com
Business Property • Casualty • Bonds • Home • Auto Employee Benefits • Life • Health • Long Term Care
Will & Beth Ashmore
The Lubbock Chamber has gone com-pletely nuts once again! We’re partnering with the Texas Peanut Producers Board for a Peanut Butter Drive to benefit the South Plains Food Bank. The drive will run throughout No-vember in conjunction with National Peanut Butter Lovers Month.
For just $20, businesses can donate a case (or multiple cases) of peanut butter which will be donated to the South Plains Food Bank. Contributions are tax-deductible. Those in-terested can call (806) 761-7000, visit www.lubbockchamber.com, or click here to donate!
“Many people don’t realize that peanuts are grown in this area,” said Eddie McBride, Chamber President and CEO. “Those ag-ricultural dollars translate into business for Lubbock and the region. This is a great way to encourage our members to purchase a product that very well could include West Texas pea-nuts, and, in turn, helps feed families.”
So why peanut butter? Here are the facts: • Texas is the second-largest peanut pro-
ducing state in the nation, and of the 160,000
acres of peanuts to be harvested statewide this year, the majority of those acres are right here in West Texas.
• Peanut butter makes one of the best food donation items because of its health benefits and long shelf life.
• Peanut butter has zero cholesterol and is trans-fat free.
• Peanut butter has been proven to reduce the risk of diabetes.
“Peanut butter is one of the basic staple items we want to provide to those who come to the food bank,” said David Weaver, general manager of the South Plains Food Bank. “We
are having a difficult time keeping our staple items, including peanut butter, on our shelves. The effort by our community to support the Peanut Butter Drive is vital to our ability to respond to the needs of the hungry.”
The Chamber’s goal is to raise enough to purchase one pallet of peanut butter! Com-panies interested in matching this or any donation, or to obtain more information on the drive should contact Norma Ritz Johnson at (806) 761-7006.
This is a project of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber Agriculture Committee.
December 2011 • Page 4 • Lubbock Business Network
Farm Show Breakfast ...................................................... February 7Chamber University ............................... February through OctoberFocus Lubbock Graduation ................................................ April 26New Century Leadership Graduation .................................... May 1Community Prayer Breakfast ................................................. May 3Cinco de Mayo Luncheon ..................................................... May 3LeaderCast ............................................................................ May 4Business Expo...................................................................... May 10Leadership Lubbock Graduation ......................................... May 24Golf Classic .......................................................................... July 23Fiestas Patrias Luncheon .............................................September 14Hub City BBQ ................................................................SeptemberBusiness Mercado .......................................................... October 11Tuscany Trip ..........................................................November 8 - 16Annual Meeting .............................................................. December
Save these dates for BIG events in 2012!
(See December, Page 6)
DecemberCALENDAR OF EVENTS
OF LUBBOCK, L.L.C.
510 13th St. • Lubbock, Texas 79401
RICK SOSEBEE
• Engineered Systems • Fire Suppression Systems• Alarm Systems • Fire Extinguishers
806-744-0612
KOETTER FIRE PROTECTIONKOETTER FIRE PROTECTIONKOETTER FIRE PROTECTIONI’ve always wondered . . .
. . . just did!
Does advertising work?
Word Publications • 1310 Avenue Q • Lubbock, TX 79401 • 806-744-2220
1 Agriculture Committee Meeting 7:30 a.m. - LCOC Water Conservation Council Meeting 9 a.m– LCOC Leadership Lubbock Committee Meeting 11 a.m.– LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Freebirds World Burrito 11 a.m. – 1201 University Business Expo Committee Meeting 4:30 p.m. – LCOC
2 Focus Lubbock Ag & Business Day All Day Transportation Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Trinity Christian Elementary 10: 30 a.m. – 6701 University Ribbon Cutting for Mother May I 11:30 a.m.– 2610 Salem Avenue, Suite 4 – Cactus Alley Ribbon Cutting for Texas Tech School of Art Downtown Gallery at LHUCA 5:30 p.m. – LHUCA
6 Leadership Lubbock Health & Medical Day All Day 2011 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet 6:00 p.m. – Civic Center
7 New Century Leadership Committee Meeting 11 a.m.– LCOC Ribbon Cutting for Ranch at Dove Tree 1:30 p.m. – 1406 CR 5800 Ribbon Cutting for Eric Minns, M.D., P.A. 4:30 p.m. - 3519 22nd Place, Suite B
8 Ribbon Cutting for Bolton Oil Change & Fuel Center 11:30 a.m. – 6310 19th Street
Executive Committee Luncheon 12 p.m.
Sponsor: McDougal Companies; Gold Sponsors: Atmos Energy; Caprock Home Health Services; Citizens Bank; Freese and Nichols, Inc.; New Mexico Texas Coaches LLC; Glasheen, Valles & Inderman, LLP; Skyview Helicopters; South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Southwest Bank, UMC Health System; TTU College of Human Sci-ences; Silver Sponsors: Abuelo’s, American State Bank, Bates-Wells, Inc., BBVA Com-pass Bank, Benchmark Business Solutions, Betenbough Homes, Caraway, McMahon
& Co., LLP; City of Lubbock, First United Bank, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Overton Hotel & Conference Center, Platinum Bank, Reese Technology Center, South Plains Col-lege, Southwest Bank, Sysco West Texas, Inc., The Price Group, TTU Office of the President, Wells Fargo, Workforce Solutions South Plains Board Administration, X8En-vironmental, Inc., Z S Brady & Co..; Table Sponsors: Angela Hightower Income Tax Services, Covenant Health System, Ramar Communications, Inc.
Annual Membership Meeting(From Page 1)
(From Page 1)sity was developed as the 2010/2011 Class Project of Leadership Lubbock. Under the leadership of Dr. Kathy Crockett from Lub-bock Christian University, steering commit-tee members include 2010-2011 Leadership Lubbock alumni John Osborne, Samantha McKay, Michelle McCallick and Lori Truitt as well as Geralyn Monticello.
Registration will begin in January with
more details to follow. Businesses and indi-viduals will be able to register for the entire series or select individual seminars. Discounts will be available for companies registering for the entire series as well as for multiple attend-ees per company.
For questions regarding Chamber Uni-versity, please contact Robin Raney at (806) 761-7009 or [email protected].
Chamber University
December 2011 • Page 5 • Lubbock Business Network
2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAMBER STAFF
CHAIRWOMAN Irasema Velasquez Velasquez Insurance & Worksite Benefits CHAIRMAN-ELECT Tim Collins Collins Tile, LLPIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Joe Rapier Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. TREASURER David Seim PlainsCapital BankSECRETARY Eddie McBride Lubbock Chamber of Commerce VICE CHAIRWOMAN, MEMBERSHIP DIVISION Stephanie Massengale Advanced Graphix VICE CHAIRMAN, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Rick Boyd First United BankVICE 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 RestaurantHISPANIC BUSINESS DIVISION REPRESENTATIVE Juanita Mendoza Wells Fargo
BOARD ADMINISTRATIONMartin Aguirre Workforce Solutions South Plains Stephen Beasley Lubbock Avalanche-JournalAlona Beesinger Suddenlink West TexasRon Betenbough Betenbough HomesBeth Bridges South Plains MallJohn D. Brock NorthStar Surgical Center Darrin Camp Taco Bell/Pizza Hut - Border Management Corp.Jeff Dane UMC Health System Karen Garza Lubbock Independent School DistrictYolanda Gonzaga Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterGary Gregory Atmos EnergyGrace Hernandez Texas Tech UniversitySidney Hopper United SupermarketsPeter Hur RFS Financial ServicesClayton Isom TAO Development GroupRobert Lacy PYCO IndustriesGabe Martinez Telemundo KXTQ-TV 46, Ramar Comm.Brandon Mulkey Chick-fil-A at South Plains CrossingRichard Parks Covenant Health SystemJoe Phea African American Chamber of Commerce - LubbockNorval Pollard City BankShirley Schleuse Lamar Outdoor AdvertisingKelvin Sharp South Plains CollegeMichael Shonrock Texas Tech UniversityFrank Silvas AFLAC-Laquita Carthel Regional SalesMark Stiff Bates-Wells Promotional ProductsPolly Vann V-tech Environmental ServicesGabe Vitela National Teachers Life Insurance CompanyGary Zheng Lubbock Power & Light
Eddie McBride, President/CEOSheri Nugent, IOM, Vice President-AdministrationRobin Raney, Vice President-Business DevelopmentJorge Quirino, Vice President-Hispanic Business DivisionPhyllis Jones, Vice President-LeadershipNorma Ritz Johnson, CCE, IOM, Vice President-Legislative AffairsConstance Barbian, Vice President-CommunicationsColleen Evans,Vice President-Membership ServicesAmy Marquez, Retention SpecialistNorma Gomez Bulls, Customer Service RepresentativeAudrey DeLeon, Administrative AssistantBritnee Davis, Maelissa Gordon, Kacy Steele, Interns
1500 Broadway, Suite 101 Wells Fargo Center Lubbock, TX 79401 P 806.761.7000
F 806.761.7013
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce hosted a news conference and reception on November 14, 2011, to introduce the Community-wide Visioning Steering Committee to the Lubbock Community. Committee co-chair David Seim shared next steps in the committee’s process for developing a vision for Lubbock.
“This visioning and strategic planning process will help future Lubbock leaders in making decisions that are accountable to the vision set by its citizens,” said Seim. “Creat-ing a cohesive community vision will help to ensure the responsible, smart, prudent use of Lubbock’s assets and resources as we face the future.”
Committee members include:● David Seim, Committee Co-chair,
PlainsCapital Bank● Dr. Michael Shonrock, Committee
Co-chair, Texas Tech University● Cathy Allen, Gibraltar Group● Msgr. David Cruz, Our Lady of Grace
Church● Dr. Don Haragan, TTU President
Emeritus● David Langston, Mullin Hoard &
Brown Law Firm and former Mayor● Charles D. Wall, Liberty Heritage
Group & former Investment Manager for Texas Tech and Baylor Universities
● Connie Wharton, Mulcahy Wharton Business Consulting
Contributing his time as an advisor to the Visioning Committee is former Assistant City Manager, Rob Allison who recently retired from that post.
Additional steps include increased pub-lic engagement, a review of the last major visioning effort conducted by the city of Lubbock in 1995, completion of commu-nity-wide surveys, and continuing to review existing efforts from local groups such as the Cultural Coalition and Delbert McDougal’s downtown redevelopment plan.
Co-chairman Dr. Michael Shonrock recently conducted a focus group to help frame the theme and message of the effort. The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will host an upcoming demographic trend analy-sis with Dr. Lloyd Potter, state demographer, to help better understand what the numbers, potential shifts in population and other major demographic areas have in store for Lubbock’s future.
This event is open to the public and will be held Tuesday, December 13th at the Merket Alumni Center.
Meet the Community-wide Visioning Steering Committee
David Seim
Dr. Don Haragan
Dr. Michael Shonrock Cathy Allen Msgr. David Cruz
David Langston Charles Wall Connie Wharton
Chamber University
LUBBOCKCHAMBER OF COMMERCE
December 2011 • Page 6 • Lubbock Business Network
*November 8 – 16, 2012With its spectacular rolling hills and fas-
cinating history, the Tuscan region of Italy is a must for any traveler. This leisurely journey allows you to unpack once and visit Florence, Siena, and San Gimingnano among others. Enjoy time at leisure to visit museums and cafes or take opportunities to visit the breath-taking Italian Riviera, Lucca, Pisa, and the famed Chianti Region.
Tuscany is more affordable & inclusive than you’ve ever dreamed! This trip will fill to capacity quickly, so book today. Contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000 for more information or to book your travel.
Highlights: 7 Nights in One HotelFlorence City Tour Statue of David Basilica of St. FrancisSan GimingnanoSienaChianti Region (optional)Lucca & Pisa (optional)Portofino & Italian Riviera (optional)Inclusions:Round trip AirfareAirline Fuel Surcharges/FeesInternational Business Exchange
7 Nights First Class Hotel9 Meals (7-B, 2-D)Sightseeing per ItineraryAdmissions per ItineraryProfessional Tour HostBaggage HandlingHotel & Airport Transfers Transportation by deluxe air-conditioned
motorcoachItinerary:Day 1: Depart USADay 2: Arrive ItalyDay 3: Experience FlorenceDay 4: Day at Leisure, Optional ToursDay 5: Siena, San GimingnanoDay 6: Day at Leisure, Optional ToursDay 7: Day at Leisure, Options ToursDay 8: day at LeisureDay 9: Depart Italy, Return to USAOptional Rome ExtensionDay 9: RomeDay 10: RomeDay 11: Depart Rome, Return to USA
Travel to Tuscany with the Chamber
December(From Page 4)
9 Ribbon Cutting for Christian Brothers Automotive – Southwest Lubbock 10 a.m. - 6207 82nd Street Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. - LCOC
12 Ribbon Cutting for Golden Chick 11:15 a.m. – 804 Ave. X Ribbon Cutting for Lubbock KIDS Dental 4:30 p.m. – 1504 Buddy Holly Avenue
13 Demographic Trend Analysis Luncheon with Dr. Lloyd Potter 11:30 a.m. – Merket Alumni Center
14 New Century Leadership Agriculture Day All Day Ambassador Monthly Luncheon 12 p.m. - TBA
15 Board Luncheon 12 p.m. - TBD Ribbon Cutting for Managed Care 3 p.m. – 1715 26th Street
19 Ribbon Cutting for Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 11:15 a.m. – 10101 Slide Rd.
20 YPGL Committee Meeting 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. – LCOC
26 Office Closed
Congratulations to Jacoby Madewell, Marketing Director and Project Manager at J Ferg Roofing & Foam, for being awarded the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month this December.
Madewell first became involved with the Chamber when he signed J Ferg up to become a member. For him, staying involved with the Chamber is an easy and enjoyable task.
“I love being out seeing and helping people,” Madewell said, “and I push to grow this business and drum up more and more business daily.”
Not only has Madewell strengthened relationships with local businesses by being an Ambassador, he has made several friends along the way.
“The benefit of being an Ambassador is that once the trust is built up, you start doing business with all of your friends,” Madewell said, “and that grows our business and their business even more.”
Madewell said he enjoys being an Ambassa-
Ambassador of the Month – Jacoby Madewell
Jacoby Madewell
dor because it gives him the ability to promote J Ferg and who they are as a company as well as connecting with other businesses.
“Whether it is a ribbon cutting, Business After Hours, the Business Expo or the Hub
City BBQ, these are things I enjoy being a part of,” Madewell said.
When he’s not devoting time to being an Ambassador, Madewell enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing softball and enjoying the local restaurants around town.
Madewell feels that being a part of the Chamber has strengthened his role as a leader by encouraging other Ambassadors or busi-nesses to get involved with the Chamber.
“In the years to come, I see myself play-ing a big role in this community and city,” Madewell said.
Madewell gives these final words of advice for prospective Chamber members.
“You really don’t know what you are miss-ing until you are a part of it,” Madewell said, “not only could you be losing prospective business, but you are missing out on a lot of good people you need to know.”
Sponsored by
December 2011 • Page 7 • Lubbock Business Network
A Special Thank You to the Chamber AmbassadorsThe Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
Ambassadors are a highly visible, prestigious group of volunteers who many times are the first faces you will see at a Chamber event. Comprised of men and women of widely diverse Chamber member businesses & or-ganizations, the group strives to assist in ful-filling the Chamber’s mission to “strengthen, promote & serve our member businesses”. Often considered the goodwill arm of the Chamber, the Ambassadors play an essential role in helping facilitate Ribbon Cutting and Ground Breaking ceremonies.
The Ambassadors are charged with extend-ing the hand of friendship to new and old members alike, and provide a warm welcome at the quarterly Chamber 101 events to the Chamber’s newest members. In addition, the Chamber Ambassadors act as greeters and hosts at Business After Hours by helping attendees with name tags, gathering business cards for drawings and making introductions. They help ensure members make business contacts and begin to participate in Chamber events by creating awareness of the many op-portunities and benefits offered.
This valuable program helps build vol-unteer leadership which is exhibited when volunteer hours are earned by assisting their fellow Ambassadors with events. For ex-ample, in the last couple of years they have volunteered with Casa’s for CASA, Children’s Home of Lubbock Fall Festival, Fireball Run, Grape Days, Buffalo Springs Lake Triathlon, Legal Aid Empty Chair Campaign, March of Dimes, the National Cowboy Symposium, and the Llano Estacado Wine & Clay Festi-val. In addition, the Chamber Ambassadors have served as the tour guides for the 24 Red Raider Orientation tours facilitated by Visit Lubbock for Texas Tech incoming freshmen during June and July.
Individual Ambassadors commit to attend-ing at least 4 events a month or 10 per quarter to stay active, but a high percentage of them greatly surpass that commitment. Ambassa-dors earn points by attending monthly meet-ings, attending ribbon cuttings and ground breakings, participating in Chamber events, and volunteering for Chamber members’ events. The points are given out as one point per hour volunteered, with bonus points given for events held on Saturdays or when there are several events in one day. During the last year, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Ambas-sadors have volunteered over 5,000 hours. For a group of approximately 150 members, this averages out to 400 hours per month.
By giving of their time to help businesses grow and achieve successful results, the Am-bassadors contribute to the overall economic health and growth of the Lubbock business community.
Following is a list of the top 50 Ambassa-dors based on points earned through Novem-ber, and the company they represent. Leading the way this year has been Chairwoman of the Ambassadors, Traci Cheek with the Children’s Home of Lubbock. She has been at 99% of Chamber events this year and has worked tirelessly for the organization. The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce appreciates so much the time and involvement these individuals and their company give.
Name CompanyShauna Compton* Griffin Wink Adver-
tisingMary Whistler * U.S. Representative
Randy Neugebauer’s OfficeMarie Evans* GeigerKathy Timms Bates-Wells, IncShara Konechney* 10-20 BoutiqueFrank Silvas AFLAC – Frank SilvasChristy Fisher Llano Estacado WineryDerrick Plunk Rent A NerdMolly Harris Advantage Medical StaffingMyndee Pool Carpet TechSharon Holder PlainsCapital BankAmy Rock Mary Kay – Amy Rock &
Susan G. Komen for the CureJacoby Madewell* J Ferg Roofing & FoamDanny Soliz Workforce SolutionsDavid Putman LegalShield – David Put-
manBryce Looney TownePlace SuitesPreston Weems Tuff ShedLori Watts Daniel Exit Realty – Lori
Watts DanielJennifer Moritz Buffalo Springs LakeLeanna Elbert Comfort KeepersTony Garcia Carino’s Italian GrillKolby Kimbrough* AimBankPete Stone Action PrintingRussell Moses Rent A NerdStephanie Henderson* Carpet TechMario Ybarra Workforce SolutionsSuzanne Cox* TTU Whitacre College of
EngineeringPeter Hur RFS Financial ServicesMargaret Sessums* Pampered Chef – Team
UppbeatAmanda Godlove Advanced GraphixWhitney Dunn Holiday Inn Park PlazaErica Perry Visit Lubbock, Convention
and Visitor’s Bureau
Jeff Frazier Rent A NerdEdie Rische Insights B4 SuccessKelley Pitts CobcoRex Andrews Edge Homes/Dayton
HomesStephanie Wade Holiday Inn Hotel &
Towers – Civic CenterGeralyn Monticello South Plains Com-
munity Action AssociationTodd Reno Reese Technology CenterBryan King Jones & Pendergast, LLPMary Mojica Workforce SolutionsRoger Karr Lubbock Regional MHMRNatalie Pevehouse MassMutual Financial
GroupRachel Townsley Townsley Residential
ConceptsGabe Vitela National Teachers Association
Life Insurance Co.Julie Harri Ronald McDonald HouseSharon Judd Workforce SolutionsMelody Paton Salvation ArmyBrandon Cate AFLAC – Laquita Carthel
Regional SalesFonda Moneymaker Sweet & Sassy
*Denotes 2011 Ambassador of the Month Winner
The Lubbock Chamber of Com-merce would like to thank the following sponsors for helping make the Ambas-sador program such a success.
Alan Henry Insurance AgencyAmbassador of the Month Sponsor
Bates-Wells, Inc.Ribbon Cutting &
Ground Breaking Sponsor
December 2011 • Page 8 • Lubbock Business Network
By Kacy SteeleOn November 2, the Lubbock Chamber
of Commerce hosted their first ever expedi-tion to China. The group of twelve Chamber and prospective Chamber members set their sights on the Eastern hemisphere, visiting the Chinese cities of Beijing, Shanghai, & Hangzhou. While on the 10-day trip, group members stayed in five-star hotels and were escorted around each city by multiple English-speaking tour guides. The group was lead by Chamber staff member and Vice President of Leadership, Phyllis Jones. Jones and Chamber members Linda Gaither, Ron Betenbough, Pam Hufstedler and Greg Turner were on hand to share their experiences.
Q: What organization or business do you belong to?
Linda Gaither: WestMark CompaniesRon Betenbough: Betenbough HomesPam Hufstedler: TexCraftGreg Turner: Ferguson Enterprises West
Texas and Eastern New MexicoQ: What was your favorite city to see?Phyllis Jones: Shanghai was fantastic. It
is much like New York City, and to think a large part of it has been developed since the early 1980’s.
Q: Favorite sight/landmark/area of China?
GT: The LingYin Buddhist Temple.Q: What was the most interesting thing
you did while in China?GT: We met some locals in Shanghai and
participated in a Chinese tea ceremony.PJ: The tour guides, 3 over the 8 days, were
most knowledgeable. I loved learning about China and the particular city we were in each day, but the best thing was also getting the inside “scoop” from these guides on their lives, their families and their opinions.
Chamber Expedition to ChinaQ: What was the most interesting thing
you ate while in China?PJ: The dragon fruit was quite interesting.
Once you cut through the prickly pinkish outer skin, about the size of a lemon, a clear grape like fruit was inside. The seed looked like an almond and so once that was removed, the clear grape-like fruit only rendered a tiny bite, but it was most flavorful.
GT: It wasn’t so much the food; it was the manner in which it was served. Everything was served family style on a Lazy Susan. That was an interesting experience.
Q: What was the most shocking differ-ence in the culture as compared to Ameri-can culture?
RB: Communism and a preoccupation with money by the Chinese people.
PH: The complacency and submissiveness to government control in their everyday lives.
GT: Everything has meaning. They truly strive for balance in all things - Yin and Yang.
LG: I was surprised at the way the wealthy wanted to remain anonymous.
Q: What was your favorite part of the trip?
PH: Having the opportunity to meet, and speak with (in English) many Chinese people, and, of course, getting to know the other Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Staff and Chamber Members who also traveled on the tour. It was truly a trip of a lifetime. I wouldn’t have missed it!
LG: There were so many favorite experi-ences- great people to travel with, so much laughter and so many shared facial expressions of surprise at our meals!
PJ: There was not one bad thing about this trip. I most enjoyed learning from the guides! They were very informed and educated, plus they genuinely seemed to like Americans.
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is now taking reservations for their 2012 trip to Tuscany. Spots are limited, so do not delay in booking! Call 806-761-7000 to book your trip today.
We’re looking for small businesses from all regions, industries, and professions. Applica-tions will be judged on the following criteria:
● Staff training and motivation● Community involvement● Customer service● Business strategies and goalsAll award winners will be honored during
America’s Small Business Summit on May 22 in Washington, D.C. Blue Ribbon Award®
winners will receive one complimentary registration to attend the Summit, courtesy of Sam’s Club.
Find out how to receive national recogni-tion for your small business from the U.S.
Be recognized for your Small Business Success!
Chamber of Commerce Small Business Sum-mit Washington, D.C., May 12 – 14, 2012. The Award program, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, is designed to honor our nation’s job creators and recognize their significant contri-butions as drivers of economic growth.
The US Chamber’s definition of small business is less than 250 employees and less than $20 million revenues in 2009 and 2010. To gain this national exposure for your busi-
ness, we want to encourage you to contact Robin Raney at [email protected] or (806) 761-7009. Robin will provide you a copy of the application, and is also avail-able to answer your questions regarding the application process. Applications must be completed by January 6th, 2012 and award winning applicants must be willing to attend the May 12-14, 2012 Summit in Washington, D.C. at their expense. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity for your business!
V-tech Environmental Services and Carpet Tech were among 72 nationwide recipients of the Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Cham-ber of Commerce in 2011.
December 2011 • Page 9 • Lubbock Business Network
Do you have something interesting to share with us about your business or one of your employees? Send it to us and we will do our best to include it in our monthly newsletter! E-mail [email protected] or call (806) 761-7000.
Share Your News!
By the Lubbock Avalanche-JournalSeveral years ago, Glenda Cochran asked
her parents to move from their home in Flor-ida to Lubbock where they would be nearer to family. The couple moved into an assisted living facility, but still needed an extra hand to meet their needs. That’s when Glenda called Comfort Keepers.
“Comfort Keepers came out each morning to make them breakfast and start the day,” explains Glenda. “They were also there to take Dad to the store and to run errands. It worked out fabulously and gave them the ability to live independently a little while longer.”
Glenda’s mother, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, passed away earlier this year, but her father, Glen Wilder, still enjoys daily care from Comfort Keepers.
A resident of Raider Ranch, Glen has Comfort Keepers with him during the day not only to keep him company, but also to assist
Comfort Keepers provides right level of care for comfort, security, independence
him and reduce the risk of falling.“It’s been challenging for him,” says
Glenda, noting that Glen suffers from low blood pressure which can result in dizziness. “He will get up quickly without thinking and risk a fall. I value the peace of mind that comes from knowing someone is there with him to make sure he is as safe as possible.”
Glenda says she is very pleased with the service and care provided by Comfort Keepers. She and her husband frequently travel, and Glenda says she knows she can trust Comfort Keepers to be there for her father.
“It’s worked out really well. Dad has gotten to know and trust the ladies from Comfort Keepers,” she says. “It’s reassuring to have Comfort Keepers and I highly recommend them.”
For seniors like Glen, Comfort Keepers provides assistance with the activities of daily living. Services can be provided in the comfort
and privacy of the client’s own home, or as in Glen’s case, as a supplement to the services of an assisted living facility.
Lisa Carson, a registered home health care nurse, opened a location of Comfort Keepers in Lubbock in 2002 to provide non-medical assistance for seniors, those recovering from illness and injury, and others with chronic illness or a disability.
Comfort Keepers is dedicated to providing non-medical, personal care that enriches lives and maintains the highest possible level of in-dependent living for clients. They offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual client they serve:
• Personal Care – bathing and grooming; mobility assistance; transferring and position-ing; toileting and incontinence; feeding and special diets; dementia care
• Companionship Services – meal prepara-tion; laundry and linens; light housekeeping; grocery shopping/errands; incidental trans-portation; medication reminders; respite care
• Home Safety Solutions – Personal Emer-gency Response Systems (PERS); medication solutions; live-in services; 24-hour care
Services are available in the client’s home or in a care facility and can be used in conjunc-tion with a home health agency. Each Comfort Keeper caregiver is carefully screened, qualified and trained to ensure the best possible level of care. Comfort Keepers works closely with families to match personalities, needs and habits of the clients with appropriate caregiv-ers. Comfort Keepers staff members guide clients through a range of available options for personal care services, companionship services and home safety solutions.
For more information or to schedule a free in-home assessment with Comfort Keepers, please call (806) 687-7800 or visit www.comfortkeepers.com.
happy holidaysfrom the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
A gift to soon be unwrapped.
December 2011 • Page 10 • Lubbock Business Network
Business of the Month
Congratulations to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine for being named the Chamber’s Decem-ber Business of the Month.
The TTUHSC School of Medicine, founded in 1969 by the Texas Legislature to increase the number of physi-cians in West Texas, is head-quartered in Lubbock and has regional campuses in Amarillo and the Permian Basin.
“There are only 135 medi-cal schools in the United States,” Said Steven L. Berk, M.D., dean of the School of Medicine. “It is a privilege to have an academic institution in a community and we are fortunate to call Lubbock home.”
When the School of Medi-cine began more than 40 years ago, there was one physician for every 1,300 residents in West Texas. Today this ratio is one doctor for every 750 resi-dents. More than 20 percent of the practicing physicians in West Texas are School of Medicine or residency gradu-ates.
Texas Tech Physicians, the patient care program of the School of Medicine, is the largest group medical practice in the region. It provides ap-proximately 686,000 clinical visits to more than 269,000 patients annually, and serves almost 60,000 inpatients in its affiliated hospitals.
With more than 450 full-time clinical faculty in 29 clinical departments, Texas Tech Physicians provides pa-tients with expert care in a wide range of medical spe-cialties and sub-specialties including care for women and infants, perinatal care, neonatal intensive care, pedi-atric subspecialty services and intensive care, trauma cen-
ters and emergency medicine, neurology and neuroscience centers and a center for pain treatment and research.
Texas Tech Physicians also serves as a base for clinical education and research. As of October 2010, the School of Medicine had 547 total residents in training, of which 67 percent were in primary care fields of family practice, internal medicine, OB-GYN and pediatrics. In a continued effort to address the growing need for primary care physi-cians, the School of Medicine launched the Family Medicine Accelerated Track in 2010. The program, which is the first of its kind in the country, enables students to graduate in three years.
Research programs at the School of Medicine provide advanced training opportuni-ties for students and residents while enhancing the clini-cal programs relevant to the region. Centers of excellence guide research in many areas giving special attention to cancer treatment, women’s health, aging, addiction and other diseases.
For more information about the School of Medicine, visit www.ttuhsc.edu or www.texastechphysicians.com.
This is the last edition of this newsletter for 2011 and my last month as Chairperson of your Chamber. I have no doubt you all agree that this year has gone quickly. Internationally, 2011 brought many challenges, namely economic; however, I am remind-ed again that Lubbock continues to be resilient in even the toughest times. The conservative, can-do way of life somewhat insulates us from being adversely affected on a large scale.
In my term as your chair, I was reminded time and again why I love my city. Yes, it’s the people here, and it’s a place where business generally thrives. I also re-defined the secret of our suc-cess. Even though education, great
A Message from Chairwoman Irasema Velasquez
business sense and resources play a huge part, it’s the foundation our businesses are built on that make the difference - the foundation of family first, spiritual grounding and a strong work ethic.
My daily interactions with our members affirmed that we are all the same but yet so different. It’s in those similarities that we are made strong and in our differ-ences that we are enriched.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention our Chamber staff. This is one of the most outstanding groups of professionals I have had the privilege of working with. Equally important are the hundreds of volunteers who help carry out the Chamber’s Program of Work. They are a true reflection of our great city.
I look forward to 2012 and the opportunities it will bring for our community, our families and our businesses. I am extremely proud that the Chamber has taken on the leadership role for our community-wide Visioning pro-cess, and I trust we can all come together to define our future. Thank you for letting me serve.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
ARE YOU IN THE LUBBOCK CLICK?More than 4,000 Chamber Members are just a click away when your business is advertised in the Monthly Chamber Newsletter
A�ordable(Ads Start @ $55)
Always AvailableCurrent & Past Issues
Environmentally Friendly& Cost E�ective
for your Chamber Investment
Call Julie Terrell • [email protected]
• Exclusive to Chamber Members• FREE Ad Production • FREE Color
Deadline - 20th of month preceeding issue
AAd(Ad
AC
E
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine
December 2011 • Page 11 • Lubbock Business Network
Ground Breakings & Ribbon CuttingsSponsored By
B & J Welding Supply1512 E 50th Street
Bei Capelli Salon4414 82nd Street
Captivated Images5615 Woodrow Road
Dorsey Construction7423 82nd Street
Exhibit Opening honoring “Dr. M.C. Overton, Lubbock Pioneer and Physician”
2322 Mac Davis Lane
Fountain Grass Villas at Carillon 4001 16th Street
Good Brews Coffee & Tea Lounge4210 82nd Street #228
Holiday Inn Park Plaza3201 South Loop 289
Home Instead – Be a Santa to a Senior1010 Slide Road
Host & Toast2703 A 26th Street
Hub City Fieldhouse11703 Indiana Ave.
iBeach Tan411 University, Suite 120
December 2011 • Page 12 • Lubbock Business Network
Ground Breakings & Ribbon CuttingsSponsored By
Junior League Holiday Happening4205 84th Street
LIFE/RUN Centers for Independent Living4902 34th Street, Suite #5
Lubbock Arts Alliance, Inc.1717 Texas Avenue
Lubbock Christian School2604 Dover
Lubbock Family Medicine 7008 Indiana Ave., Suite A
McDonald’s19th & W. Loop 289
McDonald’s2339 19th Street
McDonald’s4220 98th Street
Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell Ringers Kick-off
Market Street - 98th & Quaker
Science Spectrum2579 South Loop 289, Suite #250
Sun Adventure Sports3225 50th Street
Xstream AutoClean Complete7027 Quaker Avenue
December 2011 • Page 13 • Lubbock Business Network
Through Christmas, Lubbock’s Christian Brothers Automotive will be offering free Courtesy Car Check-Ups for anyone who is leaving town for the holidays.
Ron Bostick, owner and operator of Chris-tian Brothers Automotive, said their certified ASE mechanics will check belts, brakes, fluids, suspension, and anything regarding the safety of your family when traveling. This is more than just a quick look over your car; they will put each vehicle up on a lift and perform a detailed inspection.
“Our hope is that everyone has safe and happy holidays, and large portion of that is getting to your destination without any car trouble. The Free Car Check Ups are the easi-est way we could give back to the community who supports us everyday”, Bostick said. Each detailed inspection should take approximately 15 to 30 minutes. Bostick recommends you either make an appointment or feel free to drop off your car for the free inspection.
Lubbock’s Christian Brothers Automotive recently opened this past October and has been serving customers from its newly built location at 6207 82nd. St. in Lubbock. They are open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; they are closed on Sunday.
Christian Brothers Automotive is a Hous-ton based franchise with over 93 locations
Lubbock’s Christian Brothers Automotive Offering Free Courtesy Car Checks for Holiday Season
across the Midwest United States. They care for their customers the way they would for themselves by providing premium level auto-motive repair and service within stand alone, state of the art, store locations. What every driver needs to know before
hitting the road this holiday season:North Americans love their cars, and noth-
ing goes with cars better than a road trip. Free-dom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it’s great! But there’s nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.
Now, you can’t always avoid problems, but you can take steps to reduce the probability of getting sidelined on your trip. The first step is to look at your trip plan from your vehicle’s perspective. What kind of roads will you be traveling – winding byways or super-highways? Mountains or plains? What weather conditions are you likely to encounter? How many miles will you travel? How much weight will you be hauling – passengers and luggage? Lugging a trailer or roof top carrier? Will it be dusty?
Armed with the answers to these ques-tions, you can start a trip inspection to help you prepare your Lubbock vehicle for your big adventure. A lot of our Lubbock customers prefer to go through this exercise with an au-tomotive service advisor at Christian Brothers Automotive to get their input and make sure
they haven’t left anything out. A great place to start is with the tires. In-
spect them for tread wear and proper inflation. Is it time to rotate your tires? Replace them? Are they up to the job – you wouldn’t want to drive regular highway tires on a muddy off-road adventure.
Shocks and struts play a major role in both driving comfort and safety. If they need to be replaced, you’ll really be glad you did once you hit the road. Is it time for a wheel alignment? Fighting a car that’s pulling to one side all day can be tiring and dangerous.
And don’t forget your brakes. Any strange noises, grabbing, soft or hard peddle feel? If there is any doubt, get a brake inspection before you leave.
Moving under the hood, have your belts and hoses inspected. If something is exces-sively worn or near failure, the stress of a long road trip might just be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.
Your engine air filter will be important. For every gallon of gas you burn, your car will filter and use 12,000 gallons of air. If the filter needs to be changed, you’ll notice the fuel savings on your trip.
How close are you to your next oil change? Will you be able to complete your trip before it’s due? If not, just get it taken care of before
(See Free Car Checks, Page 14)
December 2011 • Page 14 • Lubbock Business Network
Christmas is just around the corner and Kingsgate Center would like to welcome the public to celebrate the holiday season in style beginning Friday, November 25.
From now through December 31, new or gently worn coats can be delivered to any of the drop off locations on the north and south sides of Kingsgate Center, located at 82nd Street and Quaker Avenue.
GRACO is proud to announce the Bridge of Lubbock has been designated as the partner agency this year.
“We are honored to partner with GRACO and Kingsgate Center in collecting coats for families in need. Without the help of others this would be a very cold winter for many men, women and children living in Lubbock,” said Mayda Muniz, Director, the Bridge of Lubbock.
Coats may be dropped off at any of these participating businesses:
Kingsgate Center North: D’Vine Wine, Good Brews Coffee & Tea Lounge, FAST-SIGNS and The Odyssey
Kingsgate Center South: Anderson Broth-ers Jewelers and other locations
Gristy’s Cleaners will donate their services
Celebrate the Christmas Season at Kingsgate Center
to clean each of the coats collected prior to delivery.
Complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides and special visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available through out the holiday season.
“The Christmas season is a wonderful time for celebrating family. We at Kingsgate Center enjoy being a small part of what makes this
time of year so magical and hope people will continue to celebrate the holiday season with us, “said Kent Ewalt, Property Manager with GRACO Real Estate Development, Inc.
For more information about Kingsgate Center please visit us online at www.kings-gatecenter.com or search Kingsgate Center on Facebook.
KINGSGATE CENTER CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Complimentary Carriage RidesKingsgate north and south on Fridays,
Saturdays and Sundays beginning on No-vember 25.
Fridays: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.Saturdays: 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.*Christmas Eve: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.Sundays: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Santa & Mrs. ClausSanta and Mrs. Claus will be at the Center
spreading holiday cheer during these hours:
Saturdays: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
you go so that you don’t need to interrupt your trip. In fact, a full service oil change is a great idea because they will top off all your fluids and check to see if any other maintenance items are due, such as transmission or cooling system service.
Do you notice any unusual odors in your vehicle? If so, it could as harmless as a dirty cabin air filter. But if it’s an exhaust leak, it
could be fatal on a long trip. Of course you’ll want to be comfortable, so get an air condi-tioning service if you aren’t getting the cold air you used to.
Are you wiper blades still working well? If not, that is quick and inexpensive to fix. Head-lamps are often overlooked when planning for a trip. If you haven’t changed the bulb in six months or so, replacement bulbs will really light up the night on your trip.
All the items mentioned are part of any good vehicle maintenance plan. These are things that you want to take care of anyway, but they all come into focus as you plan for your trip.
They will always save you money in the long run and may prevent inconvenient delays on your trip. After all, you wouldn’t want to miss the world’s largest ball of string, would you?
Free Courtesy Car Checks for Holiday Season(From Page 13)
December 2011 • Page 15 • Lubbock Business Network
ARE YOU IN THE LUBBOCK CLICK?More than 4,000 Chamber Members are just a click away
when your business is advertised in the Monthly Chamber NewsletterA�ordable
(Ads Start @ $55) Always AvailableCurrent & Past Issues
Environmentally Friendly& Cost E�ective
for your Chamber Investment
Call Julie Terrell • [email protected]
• Exclusive to Chamber Members• FREE Ad Production • FREE Color
Published by Word PublicationsDeadline - 20th of month preceeding issue
It seems with each passing year the window for getting all the decorating done in time for the holidays gets smaller and smaller. Lubbock based, Christmas Decor, Inc. has made this time of the year a profitable one by creating an easier and brighter holiday season for thousands of families throughout the US and Canada. Christmas Decor is a franchisor of holiday and event decorating services with nearly 300 franchises relying on the local corporation for everything from training, to product, to sales and marketing guidance.
Founded in 1986, by Blake Smith as an off-season supplement to his landscape busi-ness, Christmas Decor has risen to become the premier holiday decorating franchising company in North America.
Smith originally started decorating homes and businesses as a method to provide year-round work for employees. Christmas Decor quickly emerged as a viable business oppor-tunity and Smith began franchising the busi-ness model in 1996. Today, Christmas Decor operates in more than 350 markets and plans are underway to open locations in more than 100 new markets through franchise expansion
Making a Brighter Holiday Season
in select communities around the country. All Christmas Decor franchisees are trained
at the recently renovated corporate head-quarters in East Lubbock. The franchisees participate in a four day hands-on style train-ing which includes tips for keeping crews safe, ways to be efficient with time and resources, and techniques for the real-world installa-tion. All franchisees are also equipped with a software specific to managing their holiday decorating business and a complete sales and marketing plan to jump-start their venture. All of the franchise sales, product distribution,
field support, marketing, and administrative business are also handled through the local corporate headquarters.
Christmas Decor is highly revered in its field and has received consistent recognition for its efforts; some highlights include having recently been spotlighted on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, partnering with Wal-Mart for a special segment on NBC’s Today Show, being named one of a Top Ten Home Improvement Franchises for 2008 by Entrepreneur Magazine and last year Smith was interviewed on Fox Business’ Small Busi-ness, Big Ideas segment. Christmas Decor has also received wide acclaim for its Decorated Family program which offers free holiday decorating for homes of military families with loved ones serving overseas. Every year Christ-mas Decor franchises across the US provide this free service to hundreds of families as a way to give back to soldiers who are sacrificing for our country during the holidays.
For more information, visit www.christ-masdecor.net.
Christmas Decor is a subsidiary of The Decor Group which also offers another fran-chise concept NiteTime Decor. NiteTime Decor is an up and coming landscape lighting franchise company with 35 franchises in the US and Canada.
December 2011 • Page 16 • 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. 10/16/2011 –11/15/2011
The Cakery6301 82nd St. #801Lubbock, TX 79424(806) 783-9091Bakeries Cobco3901 Clovis RoadLubbock, TX 79415(806) 744-2074Irrigration – Sales & Service
First Baptist Church of Littlefield400 East 6th StreetLittlefield, TX 79339(806) 385-4414Churches Golden Chick804 Avenue XLubbock, TX 79401(806) 744-9300Restaurants – Fast Food
Good Brews Coffee & Tea Lounge4210 82nd Street #228Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 687-2739Coffee Houses Indus Stone LLC3320 Avenue BLubbock, TX 79424(806) 368-7072Remodeling - Bathroom and/or Kitchen
Jordan Madewell Insurance12402 Slide Rd. Bld 3, Ste 304Lubbock, TX 79424(806) 793-3263Insurance
Konica-Minolta6104 W 45th Street, Suite DLubbock, TX 79407 (806) 788-0867Office Equipment
LegalShield & GoSmallBiz.com - Jan Codding (806) 543-9859Legal Service Plan The Maize6323 FM 1294Lubbock, TX 79415(806) 763-5594Entertainment
Mother May I2610 Salem Ave., Suite 4Lubbock, TX 79410(806) 368-9614Giftware, Housewares & Kitchenware Poynor’s of Littlefield, Inc.(806) 891-2523Real Estate - Investments
Racer Classic Car Wash – 19th & Quaker1912 Quaker AvenueLubbock, TX 79413 (806) 792-9258Car Wash Racer Classic Car Wash – 50th & Detroit2808 50th StreetLubbock, TX 79413(806) 791-1413Car Wash
Racer Classic Car Wash – 74th & University7401 UniversityLubbock, TX 79423(806) 687-2237Car Wash
Rain Cafe2708 50th StreetLubbock, TX 79413(806) 785-8500Restaurants
Rain Uptown5217 98th StreetLubbock, TX 79424(806) 798-5900Restaurants Reddy Ice604 30th StreetLubbock, TX 79404 (806) 300-2823Ice Manufacturer/Distributor
Sparks Squared (806) 777-1226Construction Remodeling Sun Adventure Sports3225 50th StreetLubbock, TX 79413(806) 797-1095Sporting Goods
Uncommon Financial Services4521 98th Street, Suite 1Lubbock, TX 79424(806) 794-7700Financial Planning
