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Tuesday, June 1611:30 a.m - 1 p.m.

Learn more about the Lubbock Chamber and how you can get more involved at this free luncheon.

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In the News this Month:

A Message from the Chamber

Chamber Golf Classic .............................................................................6Chamber 101: Pizza with the President ...........................................7Chamber University: Workplace Law ...............................................72015 Business Expo Award Winners .................................................9HB40 is passed by Texas State Legislature .................................. 11Three Types of Business Stories that Appeal to Millennials .. 12

Since 1913, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce’s mission of strengthening, promoting and serving its member businesses has positively benefitted 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.

Share Your News!To submit an article about your business, to purchase Lubbock Business Network sponsorships, contact the Chamber’s Communications and Marketing Division at (806) 761-7000.

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Click here to visit the videos page on our website. This will keep you up to date with our latest ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and testimonials.

2015 Board of DirectorsExecutive CommitteeChairman Jay Jacobus, Scarborough Specialties, Inc.Chairwoman-Elect Beth Bridges, South Plains MallImmediate Past Chairwoman Alona Beesinger, SuddenlinkTreasurer Diannah Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance AgencySecretary Eddie McBride, Lubbock Chamber of CommerceVice Chairman, Business Development Brice Foster, City Bank Vice Chairman, Communications & Marketing Scott Fagin, First United Bank

Vice Chairman, Government & Community Relations David Park, Atmos EnergyVice Chairman, Leadership Gabe Vitela, Twisted Root Burger Co. Board of DirectorsCarmen Aguirre, Children’s Advocacy Center of the South Plains

Sharon Hyde Bass, Volunteer Center Lubbock

Ron Betenbough, Betenbough Homes

Michael Calvillo, Michael Calvillo Bail Bonds

Abel Castro, FirstBank & Trust

Renee Gonzales Davis, Alderson Enterprises/Mercedes-Benz

Linda Gaither, WestMark Realtors-Gaither/Ratcliff

Jeff Horn, Benchmark Business Solutions

Clayton Isom, The Isom Group

Chris James, United Supermarkets

Brent King, UMC Health System

Chris Lonngren, Schlotzsky’s

Dave Marcinkowski, Madera Companies

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

Cathy Pope, StarCare Specialty Health System

Cory Powell, TTU Mentor Tech

Dr. Berhl Robertson, Lubbock Independent School District

Frank Silvas, AFLAC-Frank Silvas

Polly Vann, V-tech Environmental Services

Chuck Walker, FirstCare Health Plans

Connie Wharton, Consultant

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June 20152 Ribbon Cutting: Aspen Dental – 10 a.m. – 5607 Slide Rd., Ste. 200 Leadership Lubbock Committee Meeting – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Choice Media – 1 p.m. – 7901 82nd St. Young Professionals First Tuesday Networking sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association – 5:30 p.m. – Standard Sales, 408 E. Hunter St.

3 Ribbon Cutting: Workforce Solutions Job and Career Fair – 10:45 a.m. Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane 4 Ag Committee Meeting – 8 a.m. – LCOC Water-Smart Task Force – 9 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Healthy Meals to Go – 11:30 a.m. – 4044 19th St. Suite A Ribbon Cutting: Mr. Credit Solutions – 4:30 p.m. – 7412 University Ave.#3

5 Transportation Committee Meeting – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Brickstone Villas Apartments – 11:30 a.m. – 1606 82nd St

9 Ribbon Cutting: Milwaukee Family Medicine – 4:30 p.m. 7301 Milwaukee Ave.

10 YPL Lunch & Learn – Noon – MCM Eleganté Hotel & Suites, 801 Ave. Q

11 Executive Committee Meeting – Noon – LCOC Business After Hours hosted by Gene Messer Ford – 5:30 p.m. 6000 19th St.

12 Government Relations Committee Meeting – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC

15 Golf Committee Meeting – 4 p.m. – LCOC

16 Chamber 101: Pizza with the President – 11:30 a.m. – Wells Fargo Center, 1500 Broadway, 2nd Floor, San Jacinto Room

17 Ambassador Luncheon – TBA New Century Leadership Committee Meeting – 1 p.m. – LCOC

18 Board of Directors Meeting – 10 a.m. – Spirit Ranch, 701 Regis 23 Leadership Lubbock - Sports & Recreation Day – ALL DAY

24 BBQ Committee Meeting – 4 p.m. – Wells Fargo Center, 1500 Broadway, 5th Floor LEDA Board Room

25 Football Kickoff Breakfast Committee Meeting – 4 p.m. – LCOC Business After Hours hosted by City Bank Mortgage – 5:30 p.m. 5815 82nd St., Ste 120

30 YPL Committee Meeting – Noon – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Dogs of Valor – 4:30 p.m. – 4027 34th St.

*LCOC = Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

Upcoming EventsJune 2Young Professionals of Lubbock First Tuesday Networking sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association

June 11Busines After Hours sponsored by Gene Messer Ford

June 16Chamber 101: Pizza with the President

June 25Business After Hours sponsored by City Bank Mortgage

Business After Hours sponsored by

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

Business After Hourshosted by:

June 11 | 5:30 - 7pm6000 19th St

Young Professionals First Tuesday Networking

June 2 | 5:30- 7pm Standard Sales | 408 E. Hunter St.

Business After Hours

June 25 | 5:30 - 7pm5815 82nd St., Ste. 120

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Chamber StaffPresident/CEO Eddie McBride, IOMExecutive Vice President Government & Community Relations Norma Ritz Johnson, IOM, CCECFO & Vice President Administration Sheri Nugent, IOMVice President Business Development Christye WeldVice President Communications & Marketing Tammi BoozerVice President Membership & Investor Relations Colleen Evans, IOMLeadership Director Amy MarquezEducation Director Allison CottrellMarketing Specialist Haily AssiterEvent Specialist Haley HoweyGovernment & Community Relations Specialist Stevie PooleAdministrative Assistant/Office Coordinator Patsy MoffettCustomer Service Representative Patricia PiconAccounting Assistant Susan BaileyGraduate Intern Peyton Waldrip

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Dear Chamber Member,

We are preparing to publish our Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Business Directory. Thanks to your support, past directories are valuable resources. We look forward to the 2016 publication being better than ever. The Directory is an excellent

opportunity to highlight your business both locally and across the United States, as directories are mailed to all current and prospective members and people inquiring about Lubbock.

As a Chamber member, your company is entitled to one listing in the alphabetical section by company and one in the classified section by type of business. The company will be listed in the Buyer’s Guide section under its primary classified listing only. However, if you wish to be listed under more than one area this option will be made available for purchase. Additionally, your company is also listed on the Chamber’s website, www.lubbockchamber.com, and on the mobile website for smartphone users as an additional membership benefit.

There is also an opportunity to purchase sponsorship space in the Directory. The Chamber’s Marketing Specialist, Haily Assiter, will soon contact you about these opportunities. Sponsorships purchased in the printed publication will also be featured in the online “e-book” available on the Chamber’s website.

We encourage you to take a few minutes to consider the promotional opportunity the Chamber Directory allows your business.

To ensure you are contacted about sponsorship in the Directory, please email Haily Assiter no later than Friday, June 26.

We appreciate your membership and look forward to working with you on the 2016 Directory. If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

Sincerely,

Jay JacobusChairman

A Message f rom our Chairman

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Many years ago I was given the book “Heart of a Leader.” It’s a very small book, the kind of thing you can read quickly. I have used that book for the past 17 years, and as small as it is, I learn something every time I open it. It’s a very good book for business owners and I wanted to share some things I’ve learned from the book. Each of the following quotes was taken from it.

“When you stop learning you stop growing” This was a good one to start with. Every day I learn

something, and I love it. Whether it is something on the computer, Facebook, Twitter, or from the many books that I read, I love to learn something new. In today’s business climate, you have to keep learning because things are changing so rapidly. If you’re not staying current with technology and the methods of communication, you are quickly losing your competitive edge.

When you stop learning you’re done. Norman Vincent Peale once said, “When I stop learning, I might as well lie down and die.” When I retired from Wal-Mart in 2010 I had all these visions of not doing anything. I soon realized my inactivity, and not using my brain to the extent I did in business, was affecting me mentally. So I went back to work. I’m not saying you shouldn’t retire but when/if you do you should never stop learning.

“Leadership is a high calling” As leaders we sometimes focus too hard on results at the

detriment of the people involved. If that is your leadership style, things like morale and job satisfaction will fall by the wayside. This type of leadership becomes about getting as much as you can for as little effort as possible.

Leading at a higher level is the process of achieving worthwhile results while acting with respect, care, and fairness for the well-being of all involved. It’s only when you realize it’s not about you that you began to lead at a higher level.

“What we give our attention to grows”Finally, the more attention you pay to a behavior, the more

it will be repeated. That can be a good thing or a bad thing. If you dwell in negativity that is what you will reap because focusing on the negative often creates situations that demoralize people. When people feel demoralized, they live up to your low vision of them.

Accentuating the positive and redirecting the negative are the best tools for increasing productivity. When good performance is followed by a positive response, people naturally want to continue that behavior.

What was the best leadership advice you’ve ever received? The quotes and lessons that stick make us who we are as leaders. Try to adopt more of the positive and less of the negative traits and your employees will work harder and spend more time delighting your customers.

Do You Have the Heart of a (Business) Leader?

Ron Orris is the Executive Director of the Bradford Chamber of Commerce, where he has led the chamber in its adoption of social media and is a strong proponent for blogging as a way to reach your audience. Under his leadership membership has increased 40% over the past two years. He has also served as the city controller for the City of Bradford and as a store manager for Walmart, a position he values as teaching him a lot about customer service.

2015 Lubbock Chamber Golf ClassicGet your clubs ready and start

perfecting that swing: The 2015 Annual Lubbock Chamber Golf Classic will be held on Mon., July 20, at Hillcrest Country Club! For the AM Flight, registration and breakfast will begin at 7:15 a.m. and tee times begin at 8 a.m. For the PM Flight, registration and

lunch will begin at 12:45 p.m. and the tee times begin at 1:30pm. Sponsorships are still available! For more information, please contact Haley Howey at (806) 761-7000 or haley.howey@lubbockbiz.org.

Thank you to our 2015 Chamber Golf Classic sponsors!Presenting Sponsor:

Ace Sponsors: 7B Building & Development, Atmos Energy, Bayer CropScience (FiberMax), Bimbo Bakeries / Mrs. Baird’s, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency, UMC Physician Network Services, WesTech Plumbing

Shirt Sponsor: Greenstreet, Inc.

Drink Cart Sponsor: FirstBank & Trust Co.

Golf Ball Sponsor: FirstCare Health Plans

Prize sponsor (AM): Alliance Federal Credit Union

Breakfast Sponsor: Chick-fil-A at South Plains Crossing

Towel Sponsor: Family Power Sports

Eagle Sponsors: AmeriPride Linen & Uniform Services, Courtyard by Marriott Lubbock Downtown, Llano Estacado Winery, Pavecon Ltd.

Closest to the Pin AM & PM Sponsor: McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf, LLP

Birdie Sponsors: Caprock Home Health Services, Comet Cleaners & Laundry, Covenant Health, George McMahan Development LLC, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Messer Auto Group, Prosperity Bank, Richardson Collision Center LLC

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Topics and Discussions will include:• The Perks and Perils of Social Media in the Workplace• Avoiding the Next Wage-and-Hour Class Action or DOL Investigation: Understanding How Your Practices Look to Those Interested in Doing You Harm• Here’s to all the DREAMers! On second thought... never mind: Executive Action and the latest Immigration- related news out of Washington• Round and Round We Go: A Roundtable on the Top Ten Concerns in the Workplace - Panel Discussion

Top Issues Include:• The Holiday Party: Laughs, Libations and Liability• All is NOT Fair in Love and War: Romance and Bullying in the Workplace• Religion in the Workplace: Rights, Responsibilities and What is Reasonable• Latest Developments on Gender Identity Issues and Cases

Chamber University: Workplace Law

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 more about the Chamber. Not only will you learn what we do, but how you can get involved. This is also a great opportunity 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 prospective members. To RSVP or for additional information, contact Haily Assiter, Marketing Specialist, at haily.assiter@lubbockbiz.org or by phone at (806) 761-7003.

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Texas Association of Business (TAB) to host a Chamber University seminar on “Workplace Law” on Thursday, July 30, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Covenant Knipling Conference Center.

The seminar will feature attorneys from the national employment law firm, Jackson Lewis P.C., which will include interactive discussions and practical solutions addressing the latest developments in workplace law. This unique, fast-paced seminar is geared towards HR professionals, high-level management and in-house counsel. Topics and discussions include: The Perks and Perils of Social Media in the Workplace; Avoiding the Next Wage-and-Hour Class Action or DOL Investigation: Understanding How Your Practices Look to Those Interested in Doing You Harm; Here’s to all the DREAMers! On second thought…never mind: Executive Action and the latest Immigration-related news out of Washington; and Round and Round We Go: A Roundtable on the Top 10 Concerns in the Workplace – Panel Discussion.

Top issues that will be highlighted during the seminar include: The Holiday Party: Laughs, Libations and Liability; All is NOT Fair in Love and War: Romance and Bullying in the Workplace; Religion in the Workplace: Rights, Responsibilities and What is Reasonable; and Latest Development on Gender Identity Issues and Cases

TAB will also award certificates for Continuing Education Units for those interested. This seminar will award .3 hours of 1 CEU (3 out of 10 hours). Those wishing to sign up for a CEU credit, please contact Allison Cottrell at the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

Chamber University is sponsored by American National Bank, Evensky and Katz Wealth Management, Goodwill Industries of

Northwest Texas, United Supermarkets and Workforce Solutions South Plains.

Chamber University was designed to address critical business topics and offer tools to navigate and thrive in the ever-changing demands of the 21st century workplace.

The cost of the seminar is $99. Chamber members, TAB members and SHRM members get a discounted price of $69.

Registration is open and reservations can be made by visiting LubbockChamber.com or TxBiz.org. For questions or more information, please contact Allison Cottrell at (806) 761-7000 or allison.cottrell@lubbockbiz.org.

Sponsered by:American National BankEvensky and Katz Wealth ManagementGoodwill Industries of Northwest TexasUnited SupermarketsWorkforce Solutions South Plains

Registration: www.txbiz.org/events

Schedule for each workshop:8:30 am: Check-in and continental breakfast9:00 am: Begin Workshop10:15 am: 15 minute break, snacks and questions12:30 pm: Program adjourns

Cost: $69 for TAB Members | $99 for Non-Members

*CEUs will be available

Chamber 101:Pizza with the

PresidentTuesday, June 16th

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Connecting and Collaborating at Business Expo 2015The 2015 Business Expo was a huge success and we would

like to thank our sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers and the attendees who helped make this the biggest event ever! Booths were sold out a few weeks before Expo with several companies on a waiting list prior to the event. Attendance was the highest in recent years, with just under 7,000 attendees flowing through the Civic Center to connect with exhibitors filling 225 booths.

New features and events added to the 2015 Business Expo were integral in helping draw attention to the event and entice attendees through the door. Business Expo partnered with Chamber University to present business seminars throughout

the day focused on goal-setting, social media and website management. Those events attracted attendance from business professionals throughout the day. The first ever “Headshot Lounge” was presented through a partnership with Savant Photography, offering attendees the opportunity to purchase a professional photo for social media or websites at a greatly discounted price. Expo Café was a popular place to grab a snack throughout the day and the Wellness Zone was back for the second year, drawing a good crowd interested in local businesses focused on health and wellness information and services.

Congratulations to all of our 2015 award winners!

Best DressedBenchmark Business Solutions

Best First-Time ExhibitorGeiger Promotions - Kathy Timms

Best GiveawayEuropean Wax Center

Best Interpretation of ThemeNancy’s I.T. Guy

Best of ShowSpirit Ranch

Best StaffHogland Office Works

Most Fun RD Thomas Advertising

Most InnovativeGriffinWink Marketing

People’s ChoiceCraftsman Printer’s, Inc.

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Board Member Spotlight: Scott FaginHow did you get involved with the Chamber and what keeps you involved? When I moved here from Dallas in 2009, I didn’t know anyone. I applied and was accepted into the Chamber Leadership Lubbock program. It was a great way to learn about the inner workings of Lubbock and to network with other business people involved in the Lubbock Chamber associated businesses.

I have been committed to staying involved in the Lubbock Chamber because I am convinced that organized support of small business in Lubbock is vital to continued economic growth. The Lubbock Chamber supports small business in so many ways through partnerships and advocacy. The leadership of our Chamber is second to none and is backed up by the receipt of multiple nationally recognized awards.

What is your favorite event or program of the Chamber?In 2010, I became involved in the Community Prayer Luncheon. This event is by far one of my favorite Chamber events. As

a follower of Jesus Christ, I am proud that our Chamber of Commerce supports a faith based event like the Prayer Luncheon. At the luncheon, we typically pray for our city leadership and businesses, our state leadership and businesses, our nation leadership and economy. In addition to the praying, we typically have a featured speaker or musical artist. It’s an awesome event!

What are some of your other community leadership roles? In addition to my involvement on the Chamber Board of Directors and the Executive Committe, I serve on the Chamber Community Prayer Luncheon Committee. I am currently the Chairman of the City of Lubbock Building Board of Appeals and have served on that Board for three years. I am the Treasurer for the Frenship Communities Political Action Committee. I was recently named to the Activities Board for the Lubbock/Greater South Plains Area of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and to the Strategic Planning Committee for the Frenship Independent School District. I serve on the Committee of Ministries and my wife and I teach 11th grade Sunday school at First Baptist Church. I am an active volunteer at Lubbock Impact, Multiple Sclerosis Society and March of Dimes. And, I have coached youth basketball.

Finish the sentence: Never again will I... ever move back to Dallas, Texas. I LOVE Lubbock and West Texas.

June Business of the Month: Republic National Distributing Company

Workforce Solutions has issued a request for proposals for marketing and branding services. They’re seeking a firm that can provide comprehensive services including development of an effective brand strategy and customized marketing approach; that can identify the most effective communication channels and media platforms along with the optimal number

of advertisements to be placed and the most effective methods of distributing printed materials; and, that can redesign existing marketing brochures and miscellaneous literature and develop four commercials and a video. For a copy of the RFP, please contact events@spworkforce.org.

Congratulations to the June Business of the Month, Republic National Distributing Company! Republic National Distributing Company has been an active member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce since the summer of 2010.

John Sterna, Vice President – West Texas, said they joined when they were located in Amarillo and they just recently moved that location to Lubbock.

“With our new facility in Lubbock we look forward to growing within the Lubbock Community,” stated Sterna.

Sterna believes their involvement within the Chamber has helped grow the Republic National name in the Lubbock community.

“It has allowed us to get involved with several businesses to promote our brands through numerous charitable functions,” said Sterna.

For the past five years the staff at Republic National Distributing Company have taken part in the Hub City BBQ, their favorite event.

The Chamber has been out to their new distribution center twice in the last month. The Total Resource Campaign Victory Party was there as well as a ribbon cutting for the new facility.

Again, congratulations to Republic National Distributing Company on the June Business of the Month award!

Workforce Solutions Seeking Proposals for Marketing and Branding Services

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Advocacy at Work

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce applauds Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas State Legislature for signing into law a bill that strengthens the oil and gas industry and the state’s economy as a whole.

On May 18, Abbott signed House Bill 40, which pre-empts city level oil and gas regulation by giving the state the authority to regulate the natural resources, which it already had--this bill just says it explicitly.

“HB 40 does a profound job of helping to protect private property rights here in the State of Texas, ensuring those who own their own property will not have the heavy hand of local regulation deprive them of their rights. This law ensures that Texas avoids a patchwork quilt of regulations that differ from region to region, differ from county to county or city to city,” Abbott said in a news release.

“HB 40 strikes a meaningful and correct balance between local control and preserving the state’s authority to ensure that regulations are even-handed and do not hamper job creation.”

Earlier this Spring, The Chamber actively opposed local regulations that imposed unnecessary and redundant burdens on local drillers as well as land owners. Instead, the Chamber supported the regulations proposed by the City’s Oil and Gas Advisory Committee that promote, rather than impede economic growth and job creation.

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce subsequently expressed its support of House Bill 40, authored by fellow State

Representative Drew Darby of San Angelo, Chairman of the House Energy Resources Committee earlier this year by sending letters to Lubbock’s officials in Austin. As well, bill supporters singled out a statement from the Lubbock Chamber to include in materials that were distributed to each Texas Legislator to illustrate support at the local level across Texas.

This bill is a common-sense approach, offering clear and consistent regulations for an industry that makes up 40 percent of the state’s economy and helps fund education, transportation infrastructure, health and other basic services throughout Texas, even in local communities where there is no oil and gas production.

The Chamber works closely with the local government to advocate for pro-growth, pro-business regulations and policies to help ensure economic prosperity for our region. When an issue or regulation affects only our specific locality or community, local control and local regulation is generally preferred. However, energy exploration presents a situation in which both municipalities and the state have roles.

HB 40 clarifies the responsibilities of local and state governments and affirms the state’s role in regulating such oil and gas activities as drilling, hydraulic fracturing and production while confirming that cities are the proper bodies to enact commercially-reasonable ordinances related to surface activity incident to oil and gas operations.

“Texas has always found ways to balance public regulatory needs fairly against the needs of industry. CSHB 40 carefully balances public needs by addressing local concerns related to surface activities and affirming exclusive jurisdiction of state agencies over underground mineral extraction and development. CSHB 40 clearly defines these boundaries, promotes protection of private and public rights, and promotes preservation of public safety and welfare.”

– Mayor Ed Smith, CITY OF MARSHALL

“I commend the authors of CSHB 40/SB 1165 for working to keep the Texas economy safe and strong, continuing a long history of cooperation between safe communities and responsible oil and gas operators in Texas.”

– Mayor Adrian DeLeon, CITY OF CARRIZO SPRINGS

“We believe CSHB 40 clarifies and reaffirms the roles of state government and local communities in regulating and managing one of our most important industries in a manner that will foster continued economic prosperity.”

– Eddie McBride, PRESIDENT & CEO, LUBBOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

“I am for CSHB 40. We have an ordinance in the City of Midland that is working. We worked with operators. We worked with landowners. When you have reasonable minds come together, reasonable solutions are attainable.”– J. Ross Lacy, MIDLAND CITY COUNCILMAN

“Science-based, state oil and gas regulations are protecting the environment and allowing the oil and gas industry to grow jobs and anchor the Texas economy. The authors of CSHB 40/SB 1165 are to be commended for working to keep Texas strong by preserving local authority and confirming the state’s role in regulation.”– Mayor Larry Cantu, CITY OF POTEET

Local Leaders Support CSHB 40

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– Al Arreola Jr.,

PRESIDENT & CEO, SOUTH

SAN ANTONIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Learn More: www.keeptexassafeandstrong.com Legislative information paid for by

Texas Oil & Gas Association, Inc.

Chamber applauds state for passing common sense oil and gas law

Eddie McBride, President and CEO (L) and Jay Jacobus, 2015 Board Chairman (R) pictured with Justice Eva Guzman.

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Texas Supreme Court Justice, Eva Guzman, for attending our Cinco de Mayo luncheon as this year’s keynote speaker.

Sponsored by:

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Chamber Leadership DivisionLeadership Lubbock: Leadercast

Christina R. Green teaches small businesses, chambers and associations how to connect through content. Her articles have appeared in the Midwest Society of Association Executives’ Magazine, NTEN.org, AssociationTech, and Socialfish. She is a regular blogger at Frankjkenny.com and Memberclicks.

If you’re looking to increase your business sales among Millenials improving your storytelling is a good start. Telling your story effectively imparts a more human side to your business. It’s also memorable and develops an emotional connection between your business and your audience.

Most sales gurus will admit it’s the emotional side of the brain that drives purchasing, so storytelling gets your business where you want to be.

Effective Types of Storytelling for Gen YThe following types of stories will improve your connection

to Gen Y but they should never be used disingenuously. Use what fits your business. Don’t alter your story just to get likes or shares, or customers.

Saving the WorldCompared to their cynical Gen X predecessors, at least 39%

of Gen Ys polled believe they will do something in their lifetimes that will contribute to the world becoming a better place. Telling a story of how your business connects others and helps them help the world will appeal to this generation.

However, if you’re going to flavor your business story with a saving the world tone, make sure you tell it by how you are helping your customers do it not by your own super powers. Taking a more humble approach will attract this tech-savvy generation. Boldly making heroic claims will turn these uber-eager world changers off.

To Thine Own Selfie be TrueIt seems contradictory that at the same time they claim to

want to make the world a better place, they are also eagerly capturing nearly every breathe they take in selfies. This generation of do-gooders is different than the Boomers in that they see a very individualistic role of how each will save the world. It’s an I will save instead of a we. This doesn’t mean they don’t want to work in group, quite the contrary but they want

their individual contributions recognized and lauded.If you’re looking to appeal to this generation, show them

what is in your business, product or service for them. Tell your business story as it involves them and their future success, beauty, or meeting of individual goals. Cast your Gen Y customer as the hero of the story. She’ll take it from there.

A Life Fit for InstagramMillennials have a strong notion for how life should be.

Studies have shown that even though many of them graduated during a very difficult time economically, and many of them remain living with their parents much longer than previous generations, they’re also more apt to spend money on an experience than things. That’s good news for business like coffee houses and restaurants.

Telling your business story as an exciting service or experience will appeal to this group. Lacking in a large income does not discourage them from partaking in the finer aspects of life. They want what they want, which isn’t a starter home or a starter car. Showcase your business as a means to getting the life they want, or as a part of that life, and it will draw this generation in.

If you’ve been looking to reach Gen Y, telling your business story through social media and the Internet will get their attention but you need to use a business approach that they’ll find appealing. In some ways these young people have a lot more figured out. They know it’s important to give back, be kind to yourself, and enjoy life’s adventures while you have the time and interest, even if you don’t have the money.

Three Types of Business Stories that Appeal to Millennials

Since its inception in 1976, Leadership Lubbock has continued to provide an outstanding leadership and community orientation program for selected Chamber business leaders. This program provides a source of leaders for the Lubbock Community by ensuring that Leadership Lubbock participants receive necessary community information/orientation and leadership skills. On May 8, Leadership Lubbock was part of the 100,000+ attendees at Leadercast Live 2015. The class heard from world-class speakers who can impact the way they live their lives and the way they lead. This year’s theme was “Bravery” and what it means to lead with bravery and boldness. www.leadercast.com

On June 23, Leadership Lubbock will meet for “Sports and Recreation Day”.

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Young Professionals of Lubbock Spotlight: Johnny Rodriguez

Leadership Lubbock Spotlight: Roger Karr

Why did you choose to be a member of Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock? I discovered it to be a great way to get plugged into the community and get locked arm in arm with other professionals my own age.

How long have you been a YP member? For about four or five years, I joined when it was still part of LEDA.

What are some of your favorite YP events to attend? I enjoy attending the First Tuesday Networkings and Hub City BBQ.

What do you feel is the most rewarding part of being a YP member? The most rewarding part of being a member of YP is the relationships one builds with other members of the community within your age group.

Why is being a YP member important to you? Joining YP is a great way to get involved within your community. Joining YP or any other organization is where you build relationships that allow your “circle” to grow and within that circle come opportunities where you can give back to your community. If you do not get plugged in some way some how, you will never grow. I have some great friendships through YP and other organizations that I am and have been a part of.

Where do you work? Jason White Dentistry

What is your position? Marketing Coordinator

What all does your position entail? My position entails Social Network Marketing, Website Maintenance, Patient Insurance, Scheduling, Marketing Contracts, Coach’s Football radio show, and Assistant to the Doctor.

How long have you been with your current company? Almost two years

Why did you choose to become part of the Leadership Lubbock Steering Committee? I loved the year I was in Leadership Lubbock. I wanted to be on the committee to help further the Leadership Lubbock program and watch it grow.

How long have you been associated with Leadership Lubbock? Since 2008 when I was in the Leadership Lubbock Class.

What are some of your favorite Leadership Lubbock events to attend? I enjoyed Ag day. There are some great things happening around Lubbock that the normal citizen would not be aware . I also loved the Austin trip. You get to see the legislative process and have time to get to know your classmates much better.

Why is the Leadership Lubbock program important to you? I feel that it helps to grow leaders in the community as well as bring current leaders together. Every event that we have, I learn something about myself, someone else and Lubbock.

Where do you work? American National Bank

What is your position? Lending Officer

What all does your position entail? Lending as well as marketing our branches in the community.

How long have you been with your current company? I have been with ANB for a year and a half.

Share some info about your family. Married 24 years to a wonderful lady, Kristin. She teaches art and history in Idalou. We have one perfect child, Shelbye. She is a Junior at Lubbock High School.

Join Young Professionals of Lubbock!

Applications Available Today!

Contact Amy MarquezP: (806) 761-7002 | C: (806) 317-0122

Amy.Marquez@lubbockbiz.org

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Chamber Ambassador ProgramAmbassador of the Month: Victoria LeMond

Ambassador Team of the Month: Team Hannon Congratulations, Team Hannon, Ambassador Team of the Month! Team Hannon finished April with 392 points and 59 percent team participation.

Team Hannon, led by Elizabeth Hannon includes: Ruben Baeza, Jennifer Bailey, Chase Ballinger, Chris Bauman, Andy Bean, Jon Benton, Latrell Castanon, Andrew Crumrine, Efrain Duarte, Kevin Dyer, Marie Evans, David Hankins, Molly Harris, Paul Henderson, Lindley Herring, Travis Isom, Brett Jungman, Victoria LeMond, Stacey Lemons, Abraham Lincoln, Bryce Looney, Mary Mojica, Michelle Moore, Lucero Muniz, Frederic Popanz, Mark Rosenberg, Jamie Smart, Mona Spence, Megan Sunderman, Steve Sypert, Shannyn Taggart, Abigail Tiemann, Kimberly Trent, Carol Trigg, David Vaughn, Darya White, Lauri Wood and Mario Ybarra

Victoria LeMond (R) accepting her Ambassador of the Month award from Jay Jacobus, 2015 Board Chairman.

Congratulations to Victoria LeMond, April Ambassador of the Month. LeMond has been an active Ambassador for a year and this is the first time she has won this award.

“Becoming an ambassador provided an opportunity to get involved in our local community both as an individual and as Director of Sales for Ashmore Inn and Suites. It’s hard to count the number of people I have met due to the many networking and volunteer opportunities provided by the Ambassador program,” stated LeMond.

LeMond’s most rewarding experience with the program this year was when she attended the opening of Story Teller’s Studio inside Covenant Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The primary purpose of this new program is to help rehabilitate sick children through music therapy while they are staying in the hospital.

“This was by far the most rewarding and heartfelt experience of the year,” LeMond said.

As the Director of Sales at Ashmore Inn and Suites, LeMond develops and implements total sales and marketing efforts including securing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, assisting in executing sales and marketing strategies in order to maximize the profitability of the hotel and maintain customer satisfaction.

“Being an ambassador is important not only for the opportunity to invest and support my community, but for the investment the chamber and its members have made in me. I am amazed by how much members support each other on a personal and professional level. I have developed skills, surpassed job objectives and made new connections since becoming an Ambassador,” said LeMond.

Business after Hours and the monthly Ambassador Luncheons are LeMond’s favorite events because they give members time to interact and get to know one another on a personal and professional level.

“I am honored to be a part of this group of business professionals, some of which I now consider close friends,” LeMond stated about the Ambassador Program.

Outside of the Chamber, LeMond is a member of the National Association of Professional Women, which is a networking community providing a personal forum to share ideas and expand member’s network throughout the United States.

Again, congratulations to Victoria LeMond for earning her first Ambassador of the Month award! We appreciate her dedication to the Lubbock Chamber Ambassador program!

Join the Ambassador Program!Sponsor the Ambassador or Team of the Month awards!

Sponsor and/or Host one of our monthly luncheons!Contact Haily Assiter, Marketing Specialist, for more information.

(806) 761-7003 | haily.assiter@lubbockbiz.org

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Welcome New Chamber Members!

Absolute Protection (806) 771-1450 303 Paris Ave. Lubbock, TX 79401 Security Control Equipment, System & Monitoring

AMES Environmental and Engineering (806) 701-5271 3303 67th St., Ste. 102 Lubbock, TX 79413 Engineering Services

Barker Bariatric Forest Park Lubbock(806) 407-7810 6121 79th St., Ste. B Lubbock, TX 79424 Physicians & Surgeons

Best In-Home Care, LLC (806) 368-7985 9102 Vicksburg Ave., Ste. 25 Lubbock, TX 79424 Health Care - Home Health Services and/or Staffing

Brickstone Villas Apartments(806) 392-08441606 82nd St.Lubbock, TX 79423Apartments

Corporate Wellness Today (806) 771-8008 2431 S. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79423 Wellness Technologies

Dansby Insurance & Associates, LLC (806) 785-0840 5147 A 69th St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Insurance

Dunkin Donuts | Baskin Robbins (806) 686-1306 7901 University Ave. Lubbock, TX 79423 Doughnuts & Ice Cream | Frozen Yogurt & Desserts

Dunkin Donuts | Baskin Robbins (806) 589-0196 7723 MilwaukeeLubbock, TX 79424 Doughnuts & Ice Cream | Frozen Yogurt & Desserts

Genecov Plastic Surgery Group Forest Park Lubbock (806) 698-6027 6121 79th St., Ste. B Lubbock, TX 79424 Physicians & Surgeons

Gililland Insusrance 806) 364-1881 PO Box 232 Hereford, TX 79045 Insurance

Greenwood Cove Apartments (806) 771-8420 9502 University Ave. Lubbock, TX 79423 Apartments

KRFE AM 580 (806) 745-1197 6602 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Lubbock, TX 79404 Radio Stations

LaSalle Villas Apartments (806) 687-25752104 LaSalle Ave.Lubbock, TX 79407 Apartments

Physical Therapy Today - S. Loop (806) 771-8008 2431 S. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79423 Physical Therapists

Physical Therapy Today - Medical District (806) 780-2329 4138 19th St. Lubbock, TX 79414 Physical Therapists

Physical Therapy Today - NorthStar (806) 771-1352 4642 N. Loop 289, Ste. 205 Lubbock, TX 79416 Physical Therapists

Physical Therapy Today - Southwest (806) 687-8008 6202 82nd St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Physical Therapists

Tactive Digital (806) 577-2018 7403 S. University Lubbock, TX 79423 Marketing Consulting

Taqueria Autlan (806) 785-1717 2722 50th St. Lubbock, TX 79413 Restaurants

Titan Aerial, LLC (806) 894-4852 306 Austin St. Levelland, TX 79336 Photography & Aerial Mapping

Wellness Today (806) 771-8010 2431 S. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79423 Health Club

Younique by Evelyn (806) 543-9367 Lubbock, TX Cosmetics & Skin Care Products

Please place this addition in your Chamber Business Directory & Resource Guide

Sponsored by:

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Departing October 20, 2015

For more information, please contact Christye Weld at 761-7009 or Christye.Weld@lubbockbiz.org.