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MAY 12 2016 10am-4pmL U B B O C K M E M O R I A L C I V I C C E N T E R

Vol 25 No 5 May 2016View our Full Court Press

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Spring Water-Smart Winner Announced

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TRC Exceeds Goal

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More information on pg 6

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Thank you to our 5-Star Sponsors

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In the News this Month

A Message from the Chamber

TRC Exceeds Goal 6Join Us for Cinco de Mayo Festivites 7Learn More About YEA11Full Court Press 12Spring Water-Smart Winner Announced 13Business Leadership Is it important 13

Since 1913 the Lubbock Chamber of Commercersquos 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 over 2000 members who employ over 79000 workers and account for over $2 billion in annual household earnings in Lubbock and West Texas all without 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 NewsTo submit an article about your business to purchase Lubbock Business Network sponsorships contact the Chamberrsquos 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

2016 Board of DirectorsExecutive CommitteeChairwoman Beth Bridges South Plains MallImmediate Past Chairman Jay Jacobus Scarborough Specialities IncChairwoman Elect Diannah Tatum Sanford amp Tatum Insurance AgencyTreasurer David Park Atmos EnergySecretary Eddie McBride Lubbock Chamber of CommerceVice Chairman - Business Advocacy Michael Calvillo Michael Calvillo Bail BondsThe ButlerVice Chairman - Chamber Services and Member Engagement Abel Castro FirstBank amp Trust Co Vice Chairwoman - Communications and Public Relations Kathy Oaks American Cancer SocietyVice Chairman - Community Development Cory Powell TTU Mentor Tech - Institutional Diversity Equity and Community EngagementVice Chairman - Programs Services and Events Scott Fagin First United Bank Board of DirectorsCarmen Aguirre Childrenrsquos Advocacy Center of the South PlainsByrnie Bass R Byrn Bass Jr Attorney at LawSharon Hyde Bass Volunteer Center LubbockAlona Beesinger SuddenlinkRon Betenbough Betenbough HomesKevin Bryan Digital Base ProductionsKeith Bryant Lubbock-Cooper Independent School DistrictRenee Gonzales Davis Alderson EnterprisesMercedes-BenzLinda Gaither WestMark Realtors-GaitherRatcliffJeff Horn Benchmark Business SolutionsChris James United SupermarketsBrent King UMC Health SystemChris Lonngren SchlotzskyrsquosDave Marcinkowski Madera CompaniesRichard Parks Covenant HealthBill Patton Robinson Johnston amp Patton CPAsTony Pena FirstCapital BankL Timothy Perrin Lubbock Christian UniversityCathy Pope StarCare Specialty Health SystemVanessa Reasoner Grace Health SystemsDr Berhl Robertson Lubbock Independent School DistrictShannon Spencer Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains IncMarcie Truby Hyatt Place LubbockPolly Vann V-tech Environmental ServicesChuck Walker FirstCare Health PlansConnie Wharton ConsultantTyler Young Texas Tech Federal Credit Union

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May3 Leadership Lubbock Steering Committee ndash 330 pm ndash LCOC Ribbon Cutting Ribbons amp Bows Intimates ndash 430 pm ndash 4414 82nd St 216 Young Professionalrsquos First Tuesday Networking ndash 530 pm First United Bank 9801 Indiana Ave

4 Business Expo Committee ndash 4 pm ndash Wells Fargo Building 1500 Broadway 2nd Floor ndash San Jacinto Room Congressional Runoff Debate ndash 730 pm ndash streamed live on KCBDcom

5 Ag Committee Meeting ndash 930 am ndash LCOC Ribbon Cutting SERVPRO ndash 10 am ndash 7477 CR 7000 Community Prayer Luncheon ndash 1130 am ndash Lubbock Memorial Civic Center 1501 Mac Davis Lane Groundbreaking Lubbock Meals on Wheels ndash 230 pm ndash 2304 34th St Cinco de Mayo Reception ndash 530 pm ndash Landwer-Manicapelli House (Buddy Holly Park off of North University)

6 Leadership Lubbock Class Day ndash ALL DAY Ribbon Cutting College Signing Day ndash 10 am ndash City Bank Auditorium Transportation Committee ndash 1030 am ndash LCOC

9 Ribbon Cutting Advantaclean of the South Plains ndash 1030 am ndash 9925 US HWY 62 Hub City BBQ Team Leads ndash 3 pm ndash 6550 43rd St

10 Ribbon Cutting ilovekickboxingcom ndash 1215 pm ndash 9810 Slide Rd STE 200

11 Ribbon Cutting Synetra ndash 430 pm ndash 13029 Quaker Ave 12 Ribbon Cutting 25th Annual Business Expo ndash 945 am ndash Lubbock Memorial Civic Center 1501 Mac Davis Lane Business Expo ndash 10 am ndash Lubbock Memorial Civic Center 1501 Mac Davis Lane Business After Hours sponsored by Moonlight Musicals ndash 430 pm Lubbock Memorial Civic Center 1501 Mac Davis Lane

13 Ribbon Cutting Mike Fox Insurance ndash 10 am ndash 5910 130th St Suite 101 Government Relations Committee ndash 1030 am ndash LCOC

16 Ribbon Cutting The Reproduction Company ndash 10 am ndash 2102 Ave Q

17 Young Professionals of Lubbock Steering Committee ndash Noon ndash LCOC Golf Classic Committee ndash 4 pm ndash LCOC

18 Ambassador Luncheon sponsored by Buffalo Springs Lake ndash Noon ndash 9999 High Meadow Rd

19 Executive Committee ndash Noon ndash LCOC

23 Hub City BBQ Committee ndash 4 pm ndash Wells Fargo Building 1500 Broadway 2nd Floor ndash San Jacinto Room

24 Ribbon Cutting Creative Homes ndash 3 pm ndash 3802 137th St Ribbon Cutting JT amp Margaret Talkington YWCA at Sun lsquon Fun ndash 545 pm ndash 6204 Elgin

26 Board of Directors Meeting sponsored by Action Printing ndash 10 am ndash Reese Technology Center 9801 Reese Blvd Ste 200 Business After Hours sponsored by Centennial Bank ndash 530 pm ndash 904 Ave O 30 Memorial Day ndash Chamber Office Closed

LCOC = Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

Young Professionals of LubbockFirst Tuesday Networking

sponsored by

May 3rd530 pm - 7 pm

Tues June 7 | 1130 am - 1 pmWells Fargo Center 1500 Broadway

2nd Floor San Jacinto Room

sponsored by

For a complete list of Chamber and member events visit our calendar online at lubbockchambercomevents

9801 Indiana Ave

Business After Hourssponsored by

May 12th430 pm - 6 pm

Lubbock Memorial Civic Center

Chamber Basics Pizza with the

President

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Chamber StaffPresidentCEO Eddie McBride IOMExecutive Vice President Norma Ritz Johnson CCE IOMCFOCOO Sheri Nugent IOMVice President - Communications amp Public Relations Tammi BoozerVice President - Programs Services amp Events Christye WeldCommunity Development Director Amy Marquez IOMMember Relations Director Cathy PotterCommunications Specialist Haily AssiterEvents Specialist Allison CottrellGovernment Relations Specialist Stevie PooleEvents Specialist Peyton WaldripAdministrative AssistantOffice Coordinator Patsy MoffettAccounting Assistant Patricia PiconCustomer Service Representative Melinda RodriquezInterns Mallory Barnett Maegan Hruby

fBusiness After Hours

sponsored by

May 26th530 pm - 700 pm

904 Ave O

We are preparing to publish our 2017 Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Business Directory and Resource Guide Thanks to your support past directories are valuable resources We look forwardto the 2017 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 Buyerrsquos 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 Chamberrsquos website wwwlubbockchambercom 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 If you are interested in sponsoring or have any questions please contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000

We appreciate your membership and look forward to working with you on the 2017 Directory

Click here to view our online membership directory at anytime

2017 Direc tor y Coming Soon

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The Chamberrsquos 2016 Total Resource Campaign (TRC) ldquoLetrsquos Get Socialrdquo was a HUGE success We appreciate all of the hardwork our volunteers put into this eight-week campaign

The TRC volunteers led by Casey Doyle and Marcus Young raised more than $550000 in sponsorships and memberships for the 2016-2017 year

We want to thank all of the businesses that have contributed to this record breaking amount We couldnrsquot have exceeded our goal without you Thank you for your continued support

of the Chamberrsquos mission without you we wouldnrsquot be able to strenghen promote and serve the business communiy We strive to be the voice of business for Lubbock while helping our community grow by providing business support through our events programs services and communications

ldquoGo for the Goldrdquo at the Business Expo with the ChamberGive your business a competitive edge with the skills and

networking opportunities showcased at the 2016 Business Expo The Business Expo will be held Thurs May 12 from 10 am ndash 4 pm at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center There will be a private networking event at 9 am followed by a ribbon cutting to officially kick off the 2016 Business Expo at 945 am The Expo opens to the public following the ribbon cutting This yearrsquos theme aligning with the Summer Olympics is ldquoGo for the Goldrdquo and the Presenting Sponsor is American National Bank Tickets are FREE through 5 pm on May 11 and $5 at the door Tickets are available at the Chamber Office 1500 Broadway Suite 101

Free educational seminars will be offered throughout the Business Expo to educate motivate and collaborate with local experts on topics relating to local business and employees These seminars will be held from 10 am- 1 pm and 230 pm While these seminars are free to all attendees reservations are recommended For more information or to reserve your seat contact Allison Cottrell at (806) 761-7000 or by email allisoncottrelllubbockbizorg

The topics of these seminars are as followsbull 1030 AM - ldquoGo for the Gold Get the training you need

to compete against malware and virus and keep your computer running like newrdquo by Nancy Walker owner Nancyrsquos IT Guy

bull 100 pm ndash ldquoThe Secret that Makes the Worksite Better The Employee Retention Partnershiprdquo by Christy Reeves owner Identify Corporate Innovations

bull 230 pm ndash ldquoThe New Frontier of Digital Marketing Tame the Wild Webrdquo by Brian Wink president Griffin Wink Advertising

Thank you to the 2016 Business Expo Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Emerald Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors Chick-Fil-A RD Thomas Advertising

Platinum Sponsors Bodyworks European Wax Center FirstCare Health Plans Workforce Solutions of the South Plains

Gold Sponsors Ama TechTel Express Employment Professionals Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas Samrsquos Club

Sign Sponsor Advanced Graphix

Media Sponsor Fox34

Silver Sponsor Woodshed Gifts

Lanyard Sponsor Switch IT Support

Banner Sponsors Caprock Home Health Services Courtyard by Marriott Lubbock Downtown Premiere Cinema Racer Classic Car Wash South Plains Mall

Golf Cart Sponsor First United Bank

Total Resource Campaign Exceeded the Goal and Broke the Record

TRC Chairman Casey Doyle with the TRC meter

Marcus Young (M) 2016 TRC Co-Chairman and Casey Doyle (R) 2016 TRC Chairman presenting Emie Young (L) with her Rookie of the Year award

Marcus Young (L) 2016 TRC Co-Chairman and Casey Doyle (R) 2016 TRC Chairman presenting Emily Solis (M) with her Rookie of the Year award

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The Chamber is proud to congratulate Bustos Law Firm on the May Business of the Month achievement Bustos Law Firm along with all the other businesses of the month for 2016 will be considered for the Chamberrsquos Business of the Year award in December 2016

Join the Festivities at Our Cinco de Mayo ReceptionThe Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will celebrate diversity

in the Lubbock business community by hosting a Cinco de Mayo Reception on Thurs May 5 from 530 pm to 7 pm at the Landwer-Manicapelli House located in Buddy Holly Park off of North University Ave This reception is a great way to see exactly what diversity can do for a working community as well as provide a great way to relax from the work week Mariachi bands will be playing so put on your dancing shoes

The Chamber recognizes that diversity unlocks creative potential as well as innovation in the workforce and these aspects of diversity are the driving factors for market growth and productivity

Located in the heart of the Jim Bertram Canyon Lakes System the Landwer-Manicapelli House is part of the Fiesta plaza area The Cinco de Mayo Reception location was specifically chosen to not only provide a culturally relevant meeting place but also to create an atmosphere that reinforces what the Chamber supports in the working community on the grounds of diversity

There is no cost to attend the Cinco de Mayo Reception and sponsorships are still available For more information please contact Allison Cottrell at (806) 761-7000 or by email at allisoncottrelllubbockbizorg

Donrsquot miss out on this reception that celebrates the Hispanic Community promotes cultural diversity in the Lubbock workforce and emphasizes its importance to creative and innovative growth

Presented by

Introducing our May Business of the Month Bustos Law FirmCongratulations to the May

Business of the Month Bustos Law Firm Bustos Law Firm has been a member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce since opening its doors in 2010

Fernando Bustos owner of Bustos Law Firm said being a Chamber member has allowed his law firm to network with other local businesses who are equally concerned about our local community

ldquoOur law firm specializes in commercial and employment litigation Besides myself we have two associate attorneys and another attorney joining us in June We also offer intellectual property services such as trademark and copyright registration and litigation and we perform other traditional services such as estate planning probate and contract work We are happy helping new businesses incorporate and providing advice to help them grow and succeed We are proud to represent diverse business and organizations such as the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lubbock We look forward to continuing to serve Lubbock and growing with our communityrdquo stated Bustos

Bustos said his favorite part of being a Chamber member is the camaraderie of working with other locally-owned businesses and just recently he has done just that with the Chamber

Bustos has also participated in Leadership Lubbock and he believes that this program is a great way for young professionals to get to know the key industries and leaders in our community

When asked what his favorite Chamber event was Bustos replied ldquoMy high school daughter recently completed the New Century Leadership program and she loved getting to know about the different industries universities and government leaders who help our community She is not sure what she wants to study in college and this was a great opportunity for her to get to know many fabulous people who make Lubbock a great place to live and hopefully come closer to deciding what she would like to do for a future careerrdquo

ldquoI am also proud to represent the Chamber of Commerce in its lawsuit against the Obama Administrationrsquos Department of Labor to challenge

its new rule which attacks the attorney-client privilege for businesses in labor matters The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce really does fight for small business in Lubbockrdquo said Bustos

The Lubbock Chamber is proud to partner with Bustos and his law firm on this lawsuit and we cannot thank him enough for his help throughout the process It is with great pleasure that we honor Bustos Law Firm with the May Business of the Month award

FREE EVENT

Live Music Food Drinks

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8

Texas Tech University professor Seshadri Ramkumar has been selected as the recipient of the 2016 Presidentrsquos Excellence in Commercialization Award

Ramkumar a professor of technical textiles and countermeasures to chemical threats in Texas Techrsquos Department of Environmental Toxicology and The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) is being recognized for his revolutionary contributions to nonwoven materials

ldquoI am humbled by this honor as it recognizes translational effortsrdquo Ramkumar said ldquoTexas Tech has to be applauded for creating many programs to support lsquomind to market researchrsquo and help young students to be entrepreneurs The next phase of research is all about technology transfer and Texas Tech is rightfully investing in this effort by involving in programs such as 3 Day Startup the National Science Foundationrsquos I-Corps 1 Million Cups and morerdquo

Ramkumarrsquos research focuses on developing value-added materials using nonwovens and nanotechnology He created FiberTect a nonwoven decontamination wipe capable of cleaning chemical threat agents and supervises the Nonwoven and Advanced Materials Laboratory within TIEHH He is an associate editor for the AATCC Journal of Research published by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists He serves on the editorial boards of many international peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics

He has successfully organized many international conferences on advances in fibrous materials in India promoting bilateral relations in the field of technical textiles between the United States and India He received an honorary fellowship from the worldrsquos largest textile professional society Textile Association (India) which has more than 22000 members

ldquoIn an institution the size of Texas Tech it can be difficult to choose just one person to honor for his or her contributions but Dr Ramkumarrsquos work in nonwoven technology has brought a wealth of positive attention to Texas Tech for the varied research and commercialization efforts being undertaken hererdquo said John Opperman interim president of the university ldquoI am proud to have his level of expertise on our facultyrdquo

ldquoI am delighted to see professor Ramkumar win the Presidentrsquos Excellence in Commercialization Awardrdquo said Robert V Duncan Texas Techrsquos vice president for strategic research initiatives ldquoRecently he was

selected internationally to receive TAPPIrsquos NET (Nonwovens Engineers and Technologists) Division Technical Achievement Award and the Mark Hollingsworth Prize The TAPPI NET Division is the worldrsquos leading professional group in the field of nonwoven technology and the Technical Achievement Award is deemed the highest technical award for the fieldrsquos researchers We are very fortunate to have Dr Ramkumar on our faculty and he is very deserving of this Presidential award of excellencerdquo

Ramkumar received his award during the 2016 Faculty Honors Convocation Thursday (April 21) in Ballroom B of the Student Union Building

Find Texas Tech news experts and story ideas at Texas Tech Today Media Resources or follow us on Twitter

CONTACT Seshadri Ramkumar professor The Institute of Environmental and Human Health Texas Tech University (806) 885-4567 or sramkumarttuedu

Ramkumar Wins 2016 Presidentrsquos Excellence in Commercialization Award

Join Us in Prayer at the Community Prayer Luncheon on May 5In honor of the National Day of Prayer the Lubbock Chamber

of Commerce will host the Community Prayer Luncheon on Thurs May 5 from 1130 am-1 pm at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center

The theme for 2016 is Wake Up America emphasizing the need for individuals corporately and individually to return to God of Fathers in reverence for His Holy Name To further highlight the theme Isaiah 581 has been designated as the scripture for the 2016 National Day of Prayer ldquoShout it aloud do not hold back Raise your voice like a trumpetrdquo

Matt Bumstead will be the featured speaker Bumstead served 20 years at United Supermarkets the now-100-yr-old business founded by his great grandfather where he served on the Board of Advisors for 17 years and filled many different day-to-day roles from Store Director to Co-President Today Bumstead leads Nun Ide a consulting and speaking firm helping individuals and organizations find a better way to lead work and live

The event will offer local musical talent Jonny Hughes Brian Maines and Cathy Porterfield from First Baptist Church for worship Prayers will be offered throughout the program Community Leaders will lead attendees in a prayer for the National Day of Prayer a prayer for the nation a prayer for the state and a prayer for youth families and the community

For more information visit the Chamber website or contact Peyton Waldrip at (806) 761-7000 or peytonwaldriplubbockbizorg

Thanks to the 2016 Community Prayer Luncheon sponsorsPresenting United SupermarketsDiamond 7B Building amp Development First United Bank Platinum Atmos Energy Computer Transition Services Inc FirstCare Health Plans Happy State Bank MassMutual Southwest McDougal Companies PrimeWest Mortgage Spirit Ranch WestMark REALTORS

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9

Get to know Board Member Brent KingHow did you get involved with the Chamber and what keeps you involved I first became involved on the Chamber Board of Directors back in 2012 on behalf of UMC Health System What keeps me involved and energized is the wonderful group of Chamber staff and business leaders that we have representing the interests of Lubbock

We have been blessed to have a community that quite literally has the best Chamber of Commerce in the United States They are Americarsquos first and only Chamber to be two-time 5-Star Accredited and twice named Chamber of the Year which is a direct representation of the leadership and staff that work tirelessly every day to improve our lives and the lives of our children It is truly an honor to serve with them and on a board of local leaders who come together and genuinely seek to make Lubbock better What is your favorite event or program of the ChamberItrsquos hard to choose but I would have to say that the Community Prayer Lunch has been a favorite of mine

What are some of your other community leadership rolesAs Vice President I serve in many capacities for the Health System which provides opportunities to serve on many local

regional statewide and national healthcare committees and groups Additionally my wife three children and I are all members of First Baptist Church Lubbock where I have served on a number of different boards and committees throughout the years We are also involved in foreign mission work with Extreme Missionary Adventures and Living Water International Finish this sentence Never again will Ihellip Irsquom not sure where to start with a request for me to finish a sentence starting with ldquonever again will Irdquo Unfortunately I have had many opportunities to finish that sentence in countless ways but I think for the sake of our audience I will respond with a positive rather than a negative experience

I think we all have a tendency to be risk averse both professionally and personally Many times success breeds complacency which can lead to a lack of innovation My statement would be never again will I let a (calculated) risk pass me by without attempting to succeed in it After all without risk there wouldnrsquot be any adventure in life

Lubbock Business Network

10

Meet Leadership Lubbock Member Elaina Albarez

Growing Community LeadersWhy did you choose to become part of the Leadership Lubbock Program I chose to become part of the Leadership program because I am a young professional in the prime of my development and I feel that any opportunity for professional growth and development is always beneficial Additionally becoming a part of this program was important to me as I knew it would help me get more involved in the community build my confidence personally and professionally and allow me the opportunity to extend my network

How long have you been associated with Leadership Lubbock I have been a part of the Leadership Lubbock program since January 2016

What are some of your favorite Leadership Lubbock events that you have attended so far I have thoroughly enjoyed every event that I have been a part of but I primarily enjoyed the Austin trip and the day out at the Spirit Ranch I feel the opportunity to have some social interaction has been extremely helpful for me as I can be a bit of an introvert These two events specifically have afforded me more of an opportunity to socialize and network As a result I feel my confidence boosting and I am stepping out of my comfort zone and getting to know people in my class

What do you feel is the most rewarding part of being in Leadership Lubbock Class I feel one of the rewards of being in the Leadership Lubbock class is the personal and professional growth that I am experiencing Additionally what I enjoy most about the program is the sense of camaraderie among the class

Why is the Leadership Lubbock program important to youThe program is important to me because I am addressing an area that has impacted my professional development lack of confidence both personally and professionally Since I have started the program I am starting to feel more confident and have more of a willingness to step outside of my comfort zone I have worked harder to push myself when it comes to getting involved speaking up and engaging others In January I volunteered as a judge for the Regional Decca competition

and in February I joined the Steering Committee for 4th on Broadway where I along with another individuals chair the research committee I also led a training session for ABC Bank management leaders in March This was huge for me as I have a big fear of speaking in front of groups of people Thanks to this program I am making myself more vulnerable and pushing myself in ways that I may not have done otherwise

Who do you work for Goodwill Industries of North West Texas

What is your position Director of Workforce Development

What all does your position entail Serve as the agency liaison for outside funders Develop andor oversee the development of new training curriculums Monitor program success and service delivery Monitor satisfaction of program delivery Assess community needs and adjust program delivery Establish partnerships that align with Goodwillrsquos mission and serve as the agency liaison for those partnerships Provide support training and oversight to the mangers of workforce development Supervise assigned employees including but not limited to hiring training disciplining and evaluations Monitor compliance of funding requirements Compile data for reporting of workforce development program stats

How long have you been with your current company In June I will celebrate four years with Goodwill

Share some info about your family I am the proud aunt of eight nieces and nephews and a great-aunt of five soon to be six great-niecesnephews My parents celebrated 45 years of marriage last year and are still going strong I am the baby of five I have two older sisters and two older brothers and I am the only college graduate in my family

Join Young Professionals of LubbockApplications Available Today

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

AmyMarquezlubbockbizorg

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11

For more information contact Amy Marquez at (806) 761-7000

Click here to nominate a student

Learn more about YEA here

Congratulations to the 2015-2016 New Century Leadership Class on its Graduation

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12

Voice of Business

Legislative Benefactor

Legislative Benefactor

Click here to learn more about the elections

Persuader RuleThe Lubbock Chamber of Commerce joined forces with four other business organizations to sue the Department of Labor for a regulation known as the ldquopersuader rulerdquo The lawsuit asks the courts to impose an injunction on the new rule and ultimately to overturn it

How does the persuader rule impact meBusiness owners could be deprived of the right to consult a lawyer about workplace policies Changing the language takes a rule that kept a balanced playing field for decades and tilts favor toward the side of the unions The new rule clearly infringes on the rights of businesses and does not at all change the reporting requirements for labor unions

Regional Haze RuleThe Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is challenging the EPArsquos federal takeover of the regional haze air permitting process in court to help protect Texas businesses from a likely $2 billion cost to implement By teaming up with the Texas Association of Business the US Chamber and 25 other Chambers from across Texas the Lubbock Chamber is seeking to intervene in support of a lawsuit against the EPA filed by the State of Texas

What is an intervenorAn intervenor is an organization that is not a plaintiff or defendant in a case but may be affected by the issues

involved that submits specialized information or expertise to the court

Will the Regional Haze Rule affect my businessYes the implementation process will cost at least $2 billion for companies to carry out over the next few years As a result the rule could force some power plants to go offline and drive up electricity costs for Texans

Clean Power Plan Carbon RegulationsThe Lubbock Chamber of Commerce joined an amicus brief filed in the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit in concert with 166 other state and local chambers of commerce and business associations from 40 different states The brief explains the economic impact posed by the Environmental Protection Agencyrsquos carbon regulations and supports the overturning of the rule

What is an amicus briefAmicus briefs are legal documents filed in appellate court cases by non-litigants with a strong interest in the subject matter

How do these new rules impact my businessThe new rule will pose significant harm to regional and local communities particularly in economically challenged rural areas In issuing these regulations the EPA attempts to regulate how states generate transmit and use electricity without any authority from Congress to do so

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13

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has announced that High Plains Underground Water District has been awarded the Water-Smart Award for Spring Quarter 2016 Each quarter the Chamber recognizes members who have implemented water-saving measures The criteria to win can be anything from landscaping to rainfall capture systems to installing low-flow toilets and active promotion of water conservation

High Plains Underground Water District has been honored for actively promoting water conservation in the Lubbock area since 1951 and this year hosted the first annual Water Advancement Technology Training amp Solutions (WATTS) Conference or WATTS Conference

Whether reusing water in agriculture or reclaiming wastewater for a city the conference encouraged people to ldquothink bluerdquo by making efforts to preserve and protect our most precious resource The goal of the WATTS conference was to highlight the water conservation efforts of

innovative West Texans and encourage others to Think Blue to save water

ldquoIt is important for businesses to use water wisely without wasterdquo said Carmon McCain Information and Education Manager ldquoWith that in mind there are numerous opportunities to conserve water through use of more water-efficient manufacturing high-efficiency plumbing fixtures proper maintenance of outdoor landscape irrigation systems eliminating leaks and use of native water smart plant materials in the landscaperdquo

High Plains Underground Water Conservation District has been a Chamber member since 1978

If you are conserving water ndash inside or outside ndash at your place of business or know someone who is the Water-Smart Task Force would like to know as you could be a candidate for this quarterly award Please email steviepoolelubbockbizorg or call (806) 761-7000 with your nomination

Spring Water-Smart High Plains Underground Water Conservation District

Production is concerned with land labor capital and entrepreneurship Leadership is the major factor that makes everything work together seamlessly without leadership all other business resources are ineffective Switched-on business leaders are aware of the concerns of their employees and are on top of new developments in leadership theory and practice to create more effective working environments

Leadership typesThere are different types of leaders some are more

comfortable dictating to their employees while other prefer a more collaborative approach Itrsquos always a good idea to tap into the creativity of your staff if they have a great idea that may increase the revenue of the company why not take advantage of that On the other hand facilitative leaders delegate most tasks to their subordinates and will spend time giving their employees the tools necessary to excel in their positions Company culture is dependent upon the specific leadership style of the executive in charge

Significance of leadershipAll successful organisations and businesses need effective

leaders The leadership of effective and well trained leaders is paramount to providing an agreed upon goal for the companyrsquos success Leaders are invaluable when it comes to formulating and communicating new strategic directions as well as communicating with and motivating employees to increase dedication to organizational goals Ongoing leadership skills training is essential to making sure that leaders are on the right track

Leadership focusIt used to be that the leadership focus was on speed and

flexibility But in this constantly shifting landscape where a global focus digital necessity and social-political shifts are commonplace leaders have to be agile and resilient In a constantly changing business environment being able to

recover quickly and stay the course in the face of repeated challenges is crucial CEOs who can achieve this are emotionally intelligent and can quickly come to grips with complex shifts and assist others in moving forward to achieve the win They stay on top of what is going on within their industry through staying on top of what is current in business leadership philosophies and ideas Blooming in spite of adversities is the truest leadership test

Further Reading The resilient leader CEOs Desk The CEO Institute Blog

Leadership amp delegationAny successful business leader recognises that delegation

is essential This should lead to building leaders for future enterprises It is important that leaders are able to spot people who are on the rise to the next career trajectory and let them take the next step to management

Business leadership considerationsEvery business could benefit from an overview of its

leadership style Take for example a new CEO in an established company- they may benefit from altering their leadership style to be more in line with the current sensibility of the company (they may find leadership coaching helpful in this situation) When experiencing a decline top executives may need to be replaced

Functions of leadershipIn order to lead their organisations leaders need to wear

many hats They are tasked with training staff to fulfil their KPIs as well as monitoring their progress and completion An effective leader garners enthusiasm for the company while bringing out the best of their employees Employees should also feel safe and supported in their environment

Source The CEO Institute

Business Leadership - Is It Important

Lubbock Business Network

14

Ribbon Cuttings amp Groundbreakings Sponsored by

Ambassador of the Month Emily Solis

Beth Bridges (L) 2016 Chairwoman presenting Emily Solis (R) with her Ambassador of the Month award

Chamber Ambassador Program

Ag Resource Management

2732 82nd St Ste B

AimMortgage6102 Chicago Ave

400

Altitude Trampoline Park

4525 Milwaukee Ave

BLW Financial2231 34th St

Congratulations to Emily Solis on earning her first Ambassador of the Month award Solis has been a Chamber Ambassador since moving to Lubbock a year ago

Solis became a Chamber Ambassador to get plugged into the network of business professionals that the Chamber represents

ldquoAs a newcomer to Lubbock I wanted to have an opportunity to meet people and connect on a professional and personal levelrdquo Solis said

When asked what her favorite events are Solis listed out several the Community Prayer Luncheon the Texas Tech Football Kickoff Breakfast the Golf Classic the Business Expo the ribbon cuttingsgrand openings and the ambassador luncheons

ldquoI have attended several events in the past year and I find the Chamber events always promise to be fun well-organized and beneficial to our business making it hard to pick just onerdquo stated Solis

Solis said the most rewarding part of being an ambassador has been the genuine friendships she has developed that have extend beyond business

ldquoThe Chamber provides an immediate connection with other individuals who rely on one other Through the various events and volunteer opportunities of which Irsquove been a part Irsquove grown close to some really great people who I wouldnrsquot have met otherwiserdquo said Solis

Solis has been the marketing director for Paul Davis Restoration since moving to Lubbock a year ago

ldquoAs marketing director Irsquom responsible for all areas of external communications for Paul Davis Restoration I take care

of business to business relations marketing planning and budgeting advertising and social media campaigns public relations and various other communications as neededrdquo Solis said

ldquoItrsquos been important for me to get involved with the ambassador program so that I have the ability to network with other professionals and raise the awareness about our company Paul Davis Restoration Being associated with the Chamber provides instant credibility for all businesses and professionals who are involved In my position as marketing director the ambassador program has served as a great

ldquofoot in the doorrdquo to share more information with prospective customersrdquo Solis said that is why being an Ambassador is so important to her

Solis is always up for volunteering for any Chamber event and this year she is also on two of our committees Lubbock Uncorked and the Total Resource Campaign (TRC) where she earned the ldquoRookie of the Yearrdquo award

ldquoOn a personal level my husband Patrick our two kids Beckham and Sealy and I attend Harvest Christian Fellowship I also teach a cardio class at Bodyworks gym On a professional level I am involved with West Texas Home Builders Association Independent Insurance Agents of Lubbock Remember our Heroes and Broadway Festivals (Fourth on Broadway)rdquo Solis stated

Again congratulations to Solis on winning her first Ambassador of the Month award We appreciate all that she does and continues to do for the Chamber and our community

Lubbock Business Network

15

CASA of the South Plains

24 Briercroft Office Park

Join the Ambassador ProgramContact Cathy Potter Member Relations Director for more information

(806) 761-7000 | cathypotterlubbockbizorg

Community Health Center of Lubbock

1610 5th Street

Graham Construction amp AC

2614 130th St Ste 21

Jersey Nails and Spa5217 98th St Ste 800

Kindred at Home3223 S Loop 289 Ste 325

Lubbock Apartment Associationrsquos

50th Anniversary

Lubbock Uncorked Skin Cancer Institute4709 66th St

Taco Villa Urban Cantina

9809 Slide Rd

Texas Cotton Ginners Association

The Bridge at Raider Ranch

6548 43rd St

Texas Tech University Small Business Expo

Wal-Mart11415 S Quaker Ave

Workforce Solutions South Plains Job Fair

Ventura Place3026 54th St

Zarate InspecationSouth US Hwy 84

Lubbock Business Network

15

CASA of the South Plains

24 Briercroft Office Park

Join the Ambassador ProgramContact Cathy Potter Member Relations Director for more information

(806) 761-7000 | cathypotterlubbockbizorg

Community Health Center of Lubbock

1610 5th Street

Graham Construction amp AC

2614 130th St Ste 21

Jersey Nails and Spa5217 98th St Ste 800

Kindred at Home3223 S Loop 289 Ste 325

Lubbock Apartment Associationrsquos

50th Anniversary

Lubbock Uncorked Skin Cancer Institute4709 66th St

Taco Villa Urban Cantina

9809 Slide Rd

Texas Cotton Ginners Association

The Bridge at Raider Ranch

6548 43rd St

Texas Tech University Small Business Expo

Wal-Mart11415 S Quaker Ave

Workforce Solutions South Plains Job Fair

Ventura Place3026 54th St

Zarate InspecationSouth US Hwy 84

Lubbock Business Network

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A amp A Stop (806) 745-0028 1129 SE Loop 289 Lubbock TX 79404 Convenience Stores

Advantaclean of the South Plains (806) 300-0765 9925 US Hwy 62 PO Box 571 Wolfforth TX 79382 Cleaning Service - Residential

Andrews Brad Realty LLC(806) 368-6554 8001 Quaker Ave Ste K Lubbock TX 79424 Real Estate

Archery Shack (806) 412-9003 7113 Santa Fe Dr Lubbock TX 79407 Hunting amp Fishing - GuideOutfitter

Best Western Plus Tech Medical Center Inn (806) 701-5299 4703 N Loop 289 Lubbock TX 79416 Hotels amp Motels

Blo Blow Dry Bar Lubbock (806) 370-5359 4511 98th St Lubbock TX 79424 Beauty Salons andor Barbers

Brookdale Monterey Memory Care (806) 788-1919 5204 Elgin Ave Lubbock TX 79413 Senior Housing

Burkrsquos Blessings (806) 577-1393 47 Highland Dr Ransom Canyon TX 79366 Retail Sales

Bussanmas Farms (806) 638-4266 2192 FM 54 Littlefield TX 79339 Farms

CamCo Doors LP (806) 777-9338 8803 Valencia Ave Lubbock TX 79424 Construction amp Building Materials amp Supplies

Cantina Laredo (806) 252-5695 114 W Loop 289 Ste 200 Lubbock TX 79416 Restaurants

Club at Preston Manor (806) 855-4510 902 Cantebury Ave Wolfforth TX 79382

Designscapes LLC (806) 686-2554 19108 CR 1730 (79424) PO Box 53571 Lubbock TX 79453 Landscaping Contractors

Devault Floral(806) 797-07273703 19th St Lubbock TX 79410 Florist

DM Pope Consulting (806) 438-4922 3211 21st St Lubbock TX 79410 Business Consulting amp Services

E amp E Irrigation amp Landscaping(325) 456-26201102 CR 7355 28Lubbock TX 79423Irrigation amp Landscaping

Emerald Empire Tattoo (972) 589-3619 1108 Main St Lubbock TX 79401 Tattoo

EndZone Liquor-Beer-Wine (806) 368-7845 2407 9th St Lubbock TX 79401 Liquor Beer amp Wine

Firetrol Protection Systems (806) 771-3500 8401 Ave F Lubbock TX 79404 Fire Alarm Systems

Fragrance of Heaven (806) 791-7486 3501 50th St Ste 124 Lubbock TX 79413 Retail Sales

Keller Williams - Hughes Hacee 10210 Quaker Ave Lubbock TX 79423 Real Estate

Kurbside Sweets (806) 790-6060 3901 101st St Lubbock TX 79423Ice Cream Frozen Yogurt amp Desserts

La Sirena (806) 368-7960 2610 Salem Ave Ste 19 Lubbock TX 79410 Restaurants

Lubbock Lighthouse (806) 744-3419 1308 Ave Q Ste A Lubbock TX 79401 Substance Abuse Addiction Information amp Treatment

Ooo La Lattes (806) 368-5906 2902 Slide Rd Lubbock TX 79407 Coffee Houses

Parkview Pediatric Dentistry (806) 796-2408 7515 Quaker Ave Ste 100 Lubbock TX 79424 Dentists

Pepsi Beverages Company (806) 748-3202 131 SE Loop 289 Lubbock TX 79404 Beverage Distributors

Pittmanrsquos Academy of Martial Arts(806) 749-3656 2233 34th St (79411) PO Box 64682 Lubbock TX 79464 Exercise amp Physical Fitness Programs

Potato Corner (801) 946-1637 6002 Slide Rd Ste K-117 Lubbock TX 79414 Restaurants - Fast Food

PowerHouse Fire Protection LLC(806) 855-2550 731 B US 6282 (79382) PO Box 722 Wolfforth TX 79382 Construction amp Building Materials amp Supplies

Red Stone Pizza (214) 762-7570 1014 Arches Park Dr Allen TX 75013 Restaurants

Ribbons amp Bows Intimates (806) 791-1100 4414 82nd St Ste 216 Lubbock TX 79424 Clothing - Apparel - Womenrsquos

SeekingSitters Lubbock (806) 392-8114 10507 Quaker Ave Lubbock TX 79424 Child Care

Southpaw Sports and Entertainment Inc (806) 543-3330 1001 Main St Ste 600 (79401)PO Box 94494 Lubbock TX 79493 Sports Marketing

The Range (817) 897-6406 3201 116th St Lubbock TX 79423 Golf CourseGolfing Range

TTU Hospitality Services (806) 843-2233 Box 42184 Lubbock TX 79409 Catering amp Special Events

VanAuto Texas (806) 686-4716 3215 E Slaton Hwy Lubbock TX 79404 Automobile Dealers - Used

Vitz Electric LLC (806) 773-6053 9307 Gary Ave Lubbock TX 79423 Electrical Contractors

Walk-Ons (806) 438-3760 2630 W Loop 289 Lubbock TX 79407 Restaurants

Walmart Supercenter 6898 (806) 392-9615 11411 S Quaker Lubbock TX 79423 Retail Sales

Ware Shay amp Garcia PLLC (806) 763-5044 1915 Broadway Lubbock TX 79401 Attorneys

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