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In the news this month:2014 Business Expo Recap ..................................... 6Cinco de Mayo Luncheon Recap ............................ 7Meet New Chamber Staff .......................................... 8Chamber University: Social Media ........................ 8Mark Your Calendars: Hub City BBQ 2014 ..........11Community Prayer Breakfast Recap ...................13

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A Message from the Chamber Since 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.

2014 Board of Directors

Executive CommitteeChairwoman Alona Beesinger, Suddenlink

Chairman-Elect Jay Jacobus, Scarborough Specialties, Inc.

Immediate Past Chairman Carlos Morales, Caprock Home Health Services, Inc.

Treasurer Beth Bridges, South Plains Mall Office

Secretary Eddie McBride , Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

Vice Chairwoman, Business Development Diannah Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency

Vice Chairman, Communications & Marketing Peter Hur, RFS Financial Services Vice Chairman, Education & Workforce Development Gabe Vitela, Twisted Root Burger Co. Vice Chairman, Leadership Sidney Hopper, United Supermarkets LLC

Vice Chairman, Government & Community Relations David Park, Atmos Energy

Vice Chairman, Membership & Investor Relations Brice Foster, City Bank

Board of DirectorsCarmen Aguirre, Children’s Advocacy Center of the South Plains

Sharon Hyde Bass, Volunteer Center of Lubbock

Ron Betenbough, Betenbough Homes

Michael Calvillo, Michael Calvillo Bail Bonds

Renee Gonzales Davis, Alderson Enterprises/Mercedes-Benz

Scott Fagin, First United Bank

Linda Gaither, WestMark Realtors- Gaither/Ratcliff

Sonny Garza, City Bank

Clayton Isom, The Isom Group

Dan Jackson, KCBD TV-News Channel 11

Brent King, UMC Health System

Robert Lacy, PYCO Industries, Inc.

Jason Medina, Glasheen, Valles & Inderman, LLP

Jessie Mendoza, FirstBank & Trust Co.

Kathy Oaks, American Cancer Society

Richard Parks, Covenant Health

Bill Patton, Robinson, Johnston & Patton, CPAs

Tony Pena, FirstCapital Bank

L. Timothy Perrin, Lubbock Christian University

Norval Pollard, City Bank

Cathy Pope, StarCare Specialty Health System

Cory Powell, TTU Mentor Tech

Jorge Quirino, Essential Home Health Care/Absolute Home Medical

Frank Silvas, AFLAC-Frank Silvas

Polly Vann, V-tech Environmental Services

Irasema Velasquez, Velasquez Insurance & Worksite Benefits

Dr. David Vroonland, Frenship Independent School District Chuck Walker, FirstCare Health Plans

Mitch Watson, FirstBank & Trust Co.

Connie Wharton, Centennial Bank

Share your News!To submit an article or sponsor an issue, contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

Chamber Chat is a weekly video update meant to inform Cham-ber members about Chamber happenings. Click here to see the latest edition of Chamber Chat. Interested in sponsoring one or more editions of Chamber Chat? Contact Marketing Special-ist Haily Assiter by email at haily.assiter@lubbockbiz.org, or by

phone at 806-761-7003.

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3 Young Professionals First Tuesday Networking – 5:30 p.m. McPherson Cellars, 1615 Texas Ave.4 Ribbon Cutting: Lubbock Moonlight Musicals – 1:30 p.m. 2806 Ave A Golf Committee Meeting – 4 p.m. – LCOC5 Agriculture Committee Meeting – 8 a.m. – LCOC Water-Smart Task Force Meeting – 9 a.m. – LCOC6 Transportation Committee Meeting – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC9 Ribbon Cutting: Lubbock Area Association of Health Underwriters Golf Tournament – 1:15 p.m. Rawls Golf Course, 3720 4th St. 10 Ribbon Cutting: Qdoba Mexican Grill – 11:15 a.m. 5017 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 30011 New Century Leadership Steering Committee Meeting 1 p.m. – LCOC Golf Committee Meeting – 4 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Southwest Bank – 5 p.m. 1901 W. Loop 28912 Ribbon Cutting: Rawe Yates Media Group – 4:30 p.m. 1901 W. Loop 289 Business After Hours hosted by FirstCapital Bank 5:30 p.m. – 6811 Indiana Ave Leadership Lubbock Application Deadline17 Chamber 101: Pizza with the President – 11:30 a.m. San Jacinto Room, 2nd floor Wells Fargo Center, 1500 Broadway Young Professionals Tuesday Networking – 5:30 p.m. Windsor Creek Apartments, 5301 Chicago Ave18 Chamber University: Social Media – 8 a.m. Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University Ambassador Luncheon – 12:30 p.m. – Cottage Village 110 Frankford Ave. New Century Leadership Steering Committee Meeting 2 p.m. – LCOC Golf Committee Meeting – 4 p.m. – LCOC19 Ribbon Cutting: Aim Mortgage – 11 a.m. – 6506 19th St. Executive Committee Meeting – Noon – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Texas Boys Ranch/Therapeutic Recreation Center – 2 p.m. – 4810 North CR 2800 Ribbon Cutting: Thrivent Financial – 4:30 p.m. 2024 82nd St., Suite 10320 Government Relations Committee Meeting – 10:30 a.m. LCOC25 Young Professionals Steering Committee Meeting Noon – LCOC Leadership Lubbock Steering Committee Meeting 2 p.m. – LCOC26 Board Meeting – 10 a.m. – American Wind Power Center, 1701 Canyon Lake Drive Business After Hours hosted by Overton Hotel – 5:30 p.m. 2322 Mac Davis Lane30 Hub City BBQ Committee Meeting – 4 p.m. – LCOC

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For a complete list of Chamber and member events, visit our calendar online at lubbockchamber.com.

UpcomingJune 12 Business After Hours hosted by FirstCapital Bank

June 17Chamber 101: Pizza with the President

June 18Chamber University: Social MediaAmbassador Luncheon June 26Board MeetingBusiness After Hours hosted by Overton Hotel

Reserve your 2015 Chamber Directory Sponsorship today!

Contact: Haily Assiter806-761-7003

haily.assiter@lubbockbiz.org

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President & CEO Eddie McBride, IOMExecutive Vice President Government & Community Relations Norma Ritz Johnson, IOM, CCECFO & Vice President Administration Sheri Nugent, IOMVice President Business Development Chrisyte WeldVice President Communications & Marketing Tammi BoozerVice President Education & Workforce Development Diana FabingVice President Membership & Investor Relations Colleen Evans, IOMGovernment & Community Relations Specialist Amy MarquezCommunity Relations & Program Specialist Audrey DeLeonMarketing Specialist Haily AssiterEvent Specialist Haley HoweyOffice Coordinator/Accounting Clerk Patsy MoffettCustomer Service Representative Patricia PiconIntern

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Make plans to attend Chamber 101: Pizza with the Pres-ident on June 17 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the San Jacinto Room, on the second floor, of the Wells Fargo Center, 1500 Broadway. If you are a new member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce or a new employee of a long standing member, attending Chamber 101 is a great way to learn about the Chamber. You will learn about what we do, and more im-portantly how you can get involved. This is also a great op-portunity to grow your business network and start building relationships with other members, as well as our volunteers and Chamber staff. The lunch is free to attend for all members and pro-spective members. To RSVP, or for additional information, contact Chamber Marketing Specialist Haily Assiter by email at haily.assiter@lubbockbiz.org or by phone at 806-761-7003.

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Chamber 101: Pizza with the

President11:30 a.m.

June 17, 20141500 Broadway

San Jacinto Room, 2nd floor Wells Fargo Center

Sponsored by: Buffalo Springs Lake

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“Launching Bold Pursuits” was the theme for the 2014 Busi-ness Expo, presented by American National Bank, at the Lub-bock Memorial Civic Center on May 8. The largest business trade show on the South Plains featured over 200 business exhibitors and plenty of networking opportunities for both exhibitors and consumers. This year marked the 21st year of the Business Expo! The day began with an Exhibitor Only networking time, meant for exhibitors to meet and greet each other and learn more about each other’s businesses. This new feature proved to be a favorite feature for exhibitors this year! A celebratory ribbon cutting was held right before the doors opened to the public. New to Business Expo this year was the “Wellness Zone: Launchpad to a Healthier You,” held in the Banquet Hall. This area was reserved for businesses showcasing products, services and resources focused on fitness, health and wellness. The Well-ness Zone drew 18 exhibitors and featured special door prizes donated by Chamber members, only available to visitors who

registered when they visited the Wellness Zone. Special door prizes for the Wellness Zone were contributed by Farmer’s Insurance–Shoenig Potts Agency, Helton Chiroprac-tic, Jason White, DDS, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Sam’s Club, Title One Digital Title Solutions, United Supermar-kets and Visit Lubbock. The day concluded with Business After Hours hosted by Lubbock Moonlight Musicals. Business Expo award winners are pictured below with Alona Beesinger, Lubbock Chamber Chairwoman; Molly Harris, 2014 Business Expo Chairwoman; and Bryce Looney, 2014 Business Expo Co-Chair.

2014 Business Expo by Christye Weld

Congratulations to the 2014 Business Expo Award Winners!Benchmark Business Solutions

was the recipient of the 2014 Business Expo Best Dressed

award.

GriffinWink was the recipient of the 2014 Business Expo Best

of Show award.

Lubbock KIDS Dental was the recipient of the 2014 Business Expo Best First Time Exhibitor

award.

TapSnap was the recipient of the 2014 Business Expo Most

Fun award.

Healthy Meals To Go was the recipient of the 2014 Business Expo Best Giveaway award.

Battery Joe was the recipient of the 2014 Business Expo Best Staff award.

Hogland Office Equipment was the recipient of the 2014 Business Expo Best Interpretation of the Theme award.

The Price Group was the recipient of the 2014 Business Expo Most Innovative award.

Presenting Sponsor:

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Cinco de Mayo Luncheon

Key-note Speaker John Esparza, President & CEO of Texas Trucking

Association and TTU Regent

Isabel Cordero singing the National Anthem

Mariachi Carino

Ballet Folklorico Nuestra Herencia

Imagine Lubbock Together Public Information Sharing Session

Kathy Gilbreath shares about Arts & Culture.

Adrienne Cozart shares about Education.

Jim Gilbreath shares about Downtown.

Attendees were divided into small groups to hear about each element.

2014 Chamber Golf Classic is SOLD OUT!July 21, 2014

Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 North BostonTwo flights - 8:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

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The Chamber’s Cinco de Mayo luncheon was held on Mon., May 5 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. The luncheon gave members of the Lubbock business com-munity the opportunity to celebrate the Hispanic heritage com-mon to many of our members and fellow citizens. This year’s key-note speaker was John Esparza, President and CEO of the Texas Motor Transportation Association and Re-gent of Texas Tech University. A big thank you to our sponsors and all those in attendance for making this event a great success!

Presenting Sponsor:

The Imagine Lubbock Together Steering Committee held a Public Information Sharing Session on May 13, at the Studios at 5th and J (1106 5th Street) in the downtown arts and entertainment district. The event gave the public an opportunity to learn what has been happening with the Imagine Lubbock Together eight key element areas since the Implementation Phase started last July. Imagine Lubbock Together has enjoyed continued progress with many of its partners on the community-wide strategic plan based on its previous year-long visioning process. Thanks to the Imagine Lubbock Together Steering Committee members: Chairwoman, Connie Wharton, Cathy Allen, Rob Allison, Ste-phen Beasley, Annette Boles, Adrienne Cozart, Karen Gibson, Jim Gilbreath, Kathy Gilbreath, Dr. Donald Haragan, David Langston, John Os-borne, David Park, Jorge Ramirez, Suzanne Tay-lor and Charlie Wall.

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Introducting Newest Chamber Staff Members The Chamber welcomes Christye Weld as Vice President of Business Development. Weld began her duties at the Chamber on March 17. A native of Abernathy, Texas, Weld joined the Chamber staff after serving two and a half years as Vice President of Marketing at Built for Dreams. Weld brings with her Chamber of Com-merce experience as she spent three years as the Membership Representative at the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. She also has been actively involved with the Lubbock Chamber serving as an Ambassador. Weld, who received her Bachelor of Sci-ence degree from Texas Tech University, cur-rently sits on the Board of Directors for Good-will Industries of North Texas and the Wine & Food Foundation of Texas.

As the Vice President of Business Devel-opment for the Chamber, Weld will work to increase the Chamber’s ability to offer stellar programs and services to its members by pro-viding a core stream of diversified events that expand non-dues revenue, showcase mem-ber businesses and offer valuable networking opportunities. Other responsibilities include: organize, plan and coordinate the Chamber’s Business Expo and the Hub City BBQ Cook-off, identify issues that will impact Lubbock and member businesses, and formulate, prioritize and promote the business positions on behalf of the Chamber membership.

A few months into her job, Haily Assiter has been in full swing as the Marketing Specialist in the Communications and Marketing Division. A native of Lubbock, Assiter came to the Chamber after spending the last two years working in Community Relations for the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Southwest in Lubbock. She received her bachelor of arts de-gree in journalism from Texas Tech University. Assiter is no stranger to the Lubbock Cham-ber of Commerce having served as an Ambas-sador for two years. As Marketing Specialist, she is responsible for communicating and market-ing Chamber sponsorships; assisting with cre-

ating and implementing meaningful Chamber communications; and coordinating the Ambas-sadors program, ribbon cuttings/ground break-ings, Business after Hours events and Chamber 101. Assiter has implemented a new media out-let for the Chamber to communicate through, during her time at the Chamber. Assiter has successfully launched “Chamber Chat,” a weekly Chamber news update.

Meet Christye Weld, Vice President of Business Development

Meet Haily Assiter, Marketing Specialist

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Join this social media boot camp which includes best practices, driving word of mouth location technologies, and three case studies. In addition to discuss-ing online branding, how to build a digital identity with LinkedIn as the anchor, review supporting tactics such as online portfolios and slideshare. Speaker is Lin Humphrey, Ph.D. Candidate at the Rawls College of Business. Humphrey was named the 2011 Global Mobile Marketing Academic of the Year and the 2013 Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholar. For additional information, or to inquire about group pricing, contact the Vice President of Education and Workforce Development Diana Fabing at 806-761-7005 or diana.fabing@lubbockbiz.org.

8:00-11:30 a.m. | June 18, 2014Rawls College of Business

Click here to register today!

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Leadercast 2014 launched on May 9 at Bacon Heights Bap-tist Church. Leadercast is a leadership seminar, broadcast live globally. Designated locations, across the world, were invited to tune in and watch the program. This year’s list of speakers was comprised of Andy Stan-ley, Leadership Communicator and Best-Selling Author; Henry Cloud, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and Leadership Consultant; Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Laureate and Human Rights Activist; Laura Schroff, Former Advertising Sales Executive and Best-Selling Author; Laura Bush, Former First Lady of the United

States; Malcolm Gladwell, Award-Winning Journalist and Best-Selling Author; Randall Wallace, Screenwriter, Director, Producer and Songwriter; Bill McDermott, CEO of SAP AG; Simon Sinek, Leadership Expert and Best-Selling Author; and Co-Hosts Cat Deeley and Tripp Crosby. Four sessions were presented. Each session began with an inspirational video that underlined the theme of the day, Beyond You. The theme, Beyond You, reflected selfless leadership. Thank you to our presenting co-sponsors, Chick-fil-A and Benchmark Business Solutions for supporting Leadercast.

Leadercast 2014 by Diana Fabing

Each year, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce provides opportunity for Chamber members to participate in the annual Leadership Lubbock program. Now in its 38th year, Leadership Lubbock boasts over 1,300 graduates. New this year to Leadership Lubbock were six leadership forums led by 1999 Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Chairman, David Miller, through Spirit Ranch. Miller’s wisdom and leader-ship training challenged the class to reach beyond their lead-ership skills and seek a higher understanding of what being a leader means, and how to achieve a balance in being a leader while serving their community. Modeled after Leadership Lubbock, New Century Leader-ship is a program specifically for high school juniors. Both pro-grams teach leadership skills while introducing participants to community leaders, businesses, and organizations vital to our thriving economy. New Century Leadership students were given a leadership skill of the day to practice and learn firsthand. Each month fea-tured a new skill that was incorporated into the day’s planning.

Interview skills, social media etiquette, and dining etiquette are just a few examples of what students learned. Both groups traveled throughout Lubbock and the sur-rounding community, going as far as Ropesville to visit Buster’s Gin during Ag & Energy Day or as close to home as the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts for Sports, Recreation & Entertainment Day. Llano Logistics provided a detailed tour of its facilities; The Triple J Chophouse & Brew Co. revealed how to make beer; the Byron Martin Technology Center provided an in-depth tour and explanation of its career training programs; and the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance presented an exciting overview of our current economic trends and the future of Lubbock. Each business who presented, spoke, visited and took time to teach left a mark on the classes, impressing upon students the value of smart business and learning about our community. Thank you to all of our presenters and guests who taught each class something new and for taking time to be with us.

New Century Leadership and Leadership Lubbock: A Year in Review by Diana Fabing

High Plains Water District is a “Water-Smart Business“Sandra Harris, Chairwoman of the Chamber Water-Smart Task Force, presented the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District its Water-Smart award this month.

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June Business of the Month: Chick-fil-A The Chamber congratulates Chick-fil-A at South Plains Crossing and 82nd and Milwaukee for being named the Chamber’s June Business of the Month. Abie Rampy, Chick-fil-A’s Direc-tor of Marketing, said the Chamber has opened a door for Chick-fil-A to influence other businesses’ customer service practices by allowing Chick-fil-A to present their model at Chamber University, as well as to Chamber members such as Walgreens and Texas Tech. “We feel that the Chamber has a giant impact in helping Chick-fil-A create business contacts through the many events such as the Business Expo, Hub City BBQ, and the golf tourna-ment,” Rampy stated. “Our partnership has exposed our business to many local companies with catering needs, speaking engage-ments and community leadership.” Chick-fil-A has been a member of the Chamber since 1998.

“We know the true success of leav-ing a lasting impression in your local community is actually being seen in the community,” Rampy said. “The Chamber allows us to be present in the community where we can reach as many people as possible through charitable events and community in-volvement.” Chick-fil-A’s involvement in the Busi-

ness Expo, Leadercast, golf tournament, Chamber University and Leadership Lubbock has created a channel that allows Chick-fil-A to be seen as a leader in Lubbock.

The Chamber is proud to congratulate Chick-fil-A on its June Business of the Month achievement. Chick-fil-A, along with all of the other businesses of the month for 2014, will be considered for the Chamber’s Business of the Year award, in December 2014.

by Peyton Waldrip

Congratulations, 2013-2014 Leadership Lubbock Graduates!

Leadership Lubbock Chairwoman, Jean-na Roach awards David Miller, of Spirit

Ranch, with a certificate of appreciation for teaching leadership skills.

Leadership Lubbock graduates and guests enjoyed cocktail reception before

the ceremony.

Greg Stevens, 2014-2015 Leadership Lubbock Chairman-Elect, presents the

class challenge.

Leadership Lubbock Chairwoman, Jeanna Roach, “passes the gavel” onto 2014-2015 Leadership Lubbock Chair-

man, David Crews.

Key Speaker, Dr. Gary Schwantz, reminds the class that leadership involves having

grace towards others.

StarCare staff enjoying the evening with the Leadership Lubbock class.

Barry and Holly Givens, of LEDA, with Roger Karr, of American National Bank,

enjoying the cocktail reception.

Final words of wisdom from Leadership Lubbock Chairwoman, Jeanna Roach.

by Diana Fabing The Leadership Lubbock year drew to a close on May 20 with its annual banquet. After spending the last nine months trekking through the community together learning about our Chamber businesses, class members eagerly greeted each oth-er and exchanged introductions with guests. Once classmates, they were now friends and a tight-knit group. It was a packed house at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center and the excite-ment grew as the audience moved into the banquet hall follow-ing the reception and cocktail opening. Chairwoman, Jeanna Roach, of Betenbough Homes greeted the audience and class member Raymond Richardson, Lubbock Christian University, gave a stirring invocation. Dr. Gary Schwantz asked the audience to remember grace and respect in business,

and to always treat others, as well as ourselves, with the highest human dignity. This year’s Distinguished Alumni was awarded to Matt Bumstead for his boundless energy and dedication to im-proving the Lubbock community. Greg Stevens, Lubbock Police Department, challenged the class to use its resources, focus, and time on people rather than objects and things to reap the high-est satisfaction in life and work. The evening drew to a close with the introduction of the 2014-2015 Leadership Lubbock Steering committee. A tremendous thank you to our businesses who sponsored, presented and hosted the many events and programs held throughout the year.

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April Ambassador of the Month: Rex Andrews Congratulations to Rex Andrews for being named Ambas-sador of the Month for the second consecutive month. Andrews represents Edge Concepts, Innovative Designs, Metro L&L, L.L.C., and Shaded Acres Tree & Boulder Farm. In April, Andrews earned 89 points. In 2014, Andrews’ Am-bassador Team, Team Soliz, has earned 940 points. Andrews has contributed 272 of those points. In the Q&A below, we ask Andrews about what he has done to achieve his successful professional experiences. Andrews also gives advice to new Chamber members and ambassadors.

What steps did you take to get to where you are today pro-fessionally? Seeking God’s advice daily. Connecting with the proper people. Don’t take no for an answer.

What steps did you take to get to where you are today in the LCOC? Once I became an Ambassador, I took full advantage of what the organization was designed for. I used my membership to get to know other people that could help benefit the busi-nesses that I represent, and made great contacts and friends along the way.

April Ambassador Team of the Month: Team Soliz

Congratulations, Team Soliz, Ambassador Team of the Month! Team Soliz finished April with 272 points and 71 percent participation. To date, Team Soliz has earned 940 points this year. The Chamber’s ambassador program is comprised of 194 ambassadors, representing their member businesses. These 194 ambassadors are split up into five teams. Ambassadors compete, every month, for the most patricipation in ambassador events. Ambassadors are most commonly seen welcoming new businesses and helping existing businesses celebrate mile-stones at ribbon cuttings and ground breakings. They also serve as greeters and hosts for monthly luncheon meetings, Business After Hours, Chamber 101, and a number of other Chamber spe-cial events, receptions, meetings, etc. If you are interested in sponsoring the Ambassador Team of the Month Award through June 2015 or if you are interested in becoming an ambassador, please contact Haily Assiter, Mar-keting Specialist, at haily.assiter@lubbockbiz.org or by phone at (806) 761-7003.

Members of Team Soliz received the Ambassador Team of the Month scissors at the May Ambassador Luncheon.

Rex Andrews (left) received his award from Brooks Jay (right), of Alan Henry Insurance Agency.

by Peyton Waldrip

What advice do you have for aspiring sales representatives? Be honest. Do exactly what you say you’re going to do. Answer your phone. If you don’t have the answer find it in a very short time. Return calls. If you say you are going to be there, then be there. Be on time always, and on time is at least five minutes early. If you sell yourself, you can sell anyone. Smile!

What advice do you have for new Chamber members? If you’re going to spend the money to be a member, then be in-volved. Go to all activities available when your job allows, shake hands, tell people what you do and how your company can help theirs.

What advice do you have for new Chamber ambassadors? Show up, meet people, get involved, and smile!

Mark Your Calendars: 2014 Hub City BBQ Coming Soon!

by Peyton Waldrip The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce’s infamous Hub City BBQ will be held 5-8 p.m. on Sept. 18 between Avenues J & O in Downtown Lubbock. This year’s BBQ committee is gearing up and anticipates another successful BBQ event. Team Registration forms are now available. Sign your team up today! Click here to request a form. The BBQ committee and Chamber staff are excited to an-nounce that the entertainment for the 2014 Hub City BBQ will be the Bart Crow Band. For more information, please visit the BBQ website, the BBQ Facebook page, or contact the Chamber’s Vice President–Busi-ness Development, Christye Weld, at christye.weld@lubbockbiz.org or by phone at (806) 761-7009.

Presented by: Suddenlink

2014 Entertainment:Bart Crow Band

Ambassador of the Month Award sponsored by:

by Peyton Waldrip

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Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock Spotlight: Nick Atwood

Getting to know Nick Atwood, Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock mem-ber, and the Chamber’s 2014 Total Re-source Campaign co-chair.

Why did you choose to be a member of Young Professionals of Greater Lub-bock? I want to be involved in my com-munity and grow both personally and professionally with other young business professionals of the Lubbock area. I also want to help expand the presence of the Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock and enhance the opportunities for those that come after me.

How long have you been a YP mem-ber? Almost 3 years

What are some of your favorite YP events to attend? First Tuesday Net-working & Lunch and Learn

What do you feel is the most reward-ing part of being a YP member? Net-working and the business contacts/friends you make

Why is being a YP member important to you? Being someone that is involved in their community is important to me. My involvement with the YP group offers op-portunities to grow myself and opportuni-ties to help grow others. I strive to make a positive difference in peoples’ lives and YP is a great avenue.

Where do you work? Mass Mutual South-west

What is your position? Vice President

What all does your position entail? I ac-tively recruit and manage a team in the fi-nancial services industry. My main respon-sibility is to maintain and to continue to grow our agency’s footprint in West Texas. I look for both experienced and inexperi-enced business professionals that seek a career in the financial services industry and help train and coach them for success.

How long have you been with your cur-rent company? Three years

Board Member Spotlight: Sidney HopperGetting to know Sidney Hopper, Board Member.

How did you get involved with the Chamber and what keeps you in-volved? I had been involved with the Chamber in other communities that I had lived in, and have always appreciated the role they play in supporting business in our communities. When Eddie called and asked if I would serve it was an easy deci-sion.

What is your favorite event or program of the Chamber? I feel that the Chamber has many valuable programs for its mem-bers to benefit from, however, I person-ally think the Leadership Program is one of the best. Our company has used the Chamber Leadership program in all of our markets as part of our internal leadership development program. We have found the opportunity it presents for some of our up and coming leaders is invaluable in the relationships they build as well as

gaining a better understanding of how they can serve in their communities.

What are some of your other commu-nity leadership roles? I am leading our company’s United Way campaign this year. I also currently serve as vice-presi-dent of our Foundation Board, which han-dles all charitable giving and donations in all of our trade areas.

Finish this sentence: Never again will I... underestimate the power of people working together with the same purpose and overcoming obstacles to achieve great results. I have the opportunity to work alongside over 12,000 outstanding team members every day and see first hand what they can accomplish working together and how dedicated they are to serving our guests. It is amazing to see and without a doubt the best part of my job.

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Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings

1st Choice Fencing Alliance Federal Credit Union2220 34th St.

Arbor Hotel & Conference Center62nd & Milwaukee

2014 Community Prayer Breakfast by Amy Marquez The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Com-munity Prayer Breakfast May 1 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. The Community Prayer Breakfast started years ago and has been tied to the National Day of Prayer during the month of May. Each year, the breakfast features a Christian speaker or performer to present a message to the business community honoring the National Day of Prayer. This year’s performer was Award-winning contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Jason Gray. Gray gar-nered his first No. 1 single when “Nothing is Wasted” reached the top spot on the Soft Adult Contemporary Chart in May 2013. Also, that same month, he was honored at the American Soci-ety of Composers, Authors and Publishers’ (ASCAP) 35th Annual Christian Music Awards with the “Most Performed Song Award” for his song “Good to Be Alive”. The song was a top five single on Christian radio and was released on Gray’s album A Way to See in the Dark.

Presented by:

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Stone Creek Special Events Center

4709 NCR 1700

TEEN TOWNCovenant Children’s Hospital

4000 24th St.

VetStar2701 81st St.

Fill the Boot CampaignMuscular Dystrophy Association

Golf Headquarters5044 Frankford Ave, Suite 100

Grady Henley Decorators50th Anniversary

Heartland Payment Systems Red Robin4805 S. Loop 289

Sleep Number5605 Slide Rd.

Ribbon Cuttings sponsored by

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings cont’d

Community Health Center of Lubbock1610 5th St.

Designs in Thread5044 Frankford Ave, Suite 200

Edge Concepts13033 Quaker Ave

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24/Seven Security 3403 73rd St., Ste. 17 Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 722-2600 Security Control Equipment, System & Monitoring

American Wind Power Center1701 Canyon Lake Dr. Lubbock, TX 79403 (806) 747-8734 Museum

Best Buy 5916 W. Loop 289Lubbock, TX 79424(806) 791-4384Retail Sales - Electronics, Computers & Appliances

Cabela’s3030 W. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79407Retail Sales - Sporting Goods

California Medical Weight Management7202 Slide Rd., Ste. 303Lubbock, TX 79424(806) 771-0913Weight Loss and/or Control Center

Candy Wrapper6002 Slide Rd., Ste. 68209Lubbock, TX 79414(806) 791-5459Candy and Confectionery

Cariloop 2011 N. Collins Blvd., Ste. 805 Richardson, TX 75080(214) 403-0049Assisted Living & Care Center Referrals

City of Idalou301 MainIdalou, TX 79329(806) 892-2531Government Agencies

Clear-Vu Auto Glass7415 82nd St.Lubbock, TX 79424(806) 791-4311Auto Glass

CLEAT - Combined Law Enforcement As-sociations of Texas, Inc.2201 University Ave., Ste. B Lubbock, TX 79418(800) 752-5328Non Profit Organization

Club Pink510 N. UniversityLubbock, TX 79415(806) 632-8628Night Club and/or Lounges

Comfort Security & Sound PO Box 16556Lubbock, TX 79409(806) 632-4019Security Control Equipment, System & Monitoring

Consider It DonePO Box 65476Lubbock, TX 79464(806) 759-7689Organizing Services

Crusty’s Wood Fire Pizza3606 61st St.Lubbock, TX 79413(806) 544-9088Catering

Elwood Staffing2811 S. Loop 289, Ste. 4Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 745-0070Employment Agency-Permanent and/or Temporary

Exit Realty of Lubbock - Zaji, PJ5102 60th St., Ste. GLubbock, TX 79414(806) 787-5533Real Estate

Gicon Pumps & Equipment1001 Texas Ave. (79401)PO Box 701Lubbock, TX 79408(806) 401-8287Pumps

Good Karma Cigar, LLC3411 S. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 799-3223Cigar Store

J. Walt Hagood Farms9808 FM 2378Wolfforth, TX 79382(806) 866-4051Farms

Hub City Wings1902 34th St.Lubbock, TX 79411(806) 786-3332Restaurants

Idalou Economic Development Corpora-tion301 MainIdalou, TX 79329(806) 892-2531Government Agencies

IDLife - Denton, Mike & Jody5206 CR 1425Lubbock, TX 79407(806) 252-6310Health, Food & Wellness Products

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich - 50th & Slide4730 Slide Rd.Lubbock, TX 79414(806) 795-0800Restaurants

King’s Point Cove & The Hideout Golf Club6624 FM 2632Brownwood, TX 76801(325) 784-8000Resort and/or Retreat Center

Lubbock Area Square & Round Dance Federation2305 120th Street (79423)PO Box 6685Lubbock, TX 79493(806) 745-8290Non Profit Organization

Lubbock Design Homes4403 108th St.Lubbock, TX 79424(806) 549-1286Home Builders

Welcome New Chamber Members!Please place this addition in your

Chamber Business Directory & Resource Guide4/16/14 - 5/15/14

Wrench A Part4210 E. Slaton Hwy

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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.

Matador Motors, LLC5901 34th St. (79407)PO Box 16621Lubbock, TX 79490(806) 687-7300Automobile Dealers - Used

Mesa Verde RV Park503 E. Hwy 62/82Wolfforth, TX 79382(806) 773-3135Camp Ground and Recreational Vehicle Park

Nerium International - Lacey Hegi1701 Ave. HAbernathy, TX 79311(806) 241-4925Health, Food & Wellness Products

Rain Cafe2708 50th StreetLubbock, TX 79413(806) 785-8500Restaurants

Rain Uptown5217 98th StreetLubbock, TX79424(806) 798-5900Restaurants

R-Energy, LLC5306 39th St.Lubbock, TX 79414(806) 773-2169Roofing Contractors

Richard Meek Air Conditioning 3301 86th St.Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 793-1799Air Conditioning & Heating Contractors

Salyer Homes5812 83rd St., Ste. 145, PMB #112Lubbock, TX 79424(806) 928-0419Home Builders

Shaw ServicesPO Box 64664Lubbock, TX 79464(806) 543-6363Contractors - Dirt Contractor

New Chamber Members cont’dShort Enterprises 1604 B FM 1585Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 789-7311Golf Cart Sales and/or Service

Time Forge2206 BroadwayLubbock, TX 79401(866) 684-7191Computer - Software Development

Ventura Homes4806 Knoxville Ave.Lubbock, TX 79413(806) 791-0367Home Builders

Vision Wealth Advisors2026 82nd St., Ste. 103Lubbock, TX 79423(806) 553-2800Investments

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