Lubbock Business Network_April 2015 Newsletter

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Vol 24 No 4 April 20158 Ways To Get Noticed on Social Media Today

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Business Expo

pg 6

Chamber Advocacy at Work

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Reserve Your Sponsorships TODAY

August 26

Texas Tech Football

Kickoff Breakfast

May 5

Cinco de Mayo

Luncheon

May 7Community Prayer

Luncheon

May 14Business Expo

December 3

Annual Meeting

amp Awards Luncheon

July 2015 Legislative

Summit

October 14Business Mercado

September 17Hub City bbQ

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Thank you to our 5-Star Sponsors

Lubbock Business Network

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In the News this Month

A Message from the Chamber

Business Expo 68 Ways To Get Noticed On Social Media Today8Community Prayer Luncheon 9National Day of Transportation 9Cinco de Mayo Luncheon 9Chamber Advocacy at Work 11

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 almost 2200 members who employ approximately 73000 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 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

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

Vice Chairman Government amp Community Relations David Park Atmos EnergyVice Chairman Leadership Gabe Vitela Twisted Root Burger Co Vice Chairman Membership amp Investor Relations Jessie Mendoza FirstBank amp Trust

Board of DirectorsCarmen Aguirre Childrenrsquos Advocacy Center of the South Plains

Sharon Hyde Bass Volunteer Center Lubbock

Ron Betenbough Betenbough Homes

Michael Calvillo Michael Calvillo Bail Bonds

Renee Gonzales Davis Alderson EnterprisesMercedes-Benz

Linda Gaither WestMark Realtors-GaitherRatcliff

Jeff Horn Benchmark Business Solutions

Clayton Isom The Isom Group

Chris James United Supermarkets

Brent King UMC Health System

Chris Lonngren Schlotzskyrsquos

Dave Marcinkowski Madera Companies

Kathy Oaks American Cancer Society

Richard Parks Covenant Health

Bill Patton Robinson Johnston amp 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

Dr David Vroonland Frenship Independent School District

Chuck Walker FirstCare Health Plans

Connie Wharton Consultant


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Apr i l2 Ribbon Cutting Voice of Hope (Lubbock Rape Crisis Center) ndash 2 pm Lubbock Area United Way 1655 Main St Ste 101 Ribbon Cutting 73rd ABC Rodeo ndash 430 pm City Bank Coliseum 2720 Drive of Champions

6 Ribbon Cutting LCU Centennial Celebration ndash 1145 am Arnett House - 21st amp Dover

7 Leadership Lubbock Committee Meeting ndash 10 am ndash LCOC Ribbon Cutting Sondrarsquos Song - 3rd Annual Pinwheel for Prevention 10 am Corner of Broadway amp Ave Q Chamber University Committee Meeting ndash Noon Italian Garden 1636 13th St Young Professionals First Tuesday Networking ndash 530 pm First United Bank 9801 Indiana Ave

8 Groundbreaking Alliance Realty Services ndash 11 am ndash 66th amp Milwaukee New Century Leadership Committee Meeting ndash 1 pm ndash LCOC BBQ Committee Meeting ndash 4 pm ndash LEDA Conference Room 5th Floor Wells Fargo Center 1500 Broadway

9 Ribbon Cutting Texas Cotton Ginners Association ndash 9 am Civic Center 1501 Mac Davis Lane Stand Up For Transportation Day News Conference ndash 1030 am Wells Fargo Center Lobby 1500 Broadway Business After Hours sponsored by Las Brisas Southwest Steakhouse 530 pm 4701 112th St

10 Government Relations Committee Meeting ndash 1030 am ndash LCOC Ribbon Cutting Twistrsquod Texan ndash 1115 am ndash 1615 Texas Ave

13 Ribbon Cutting Rock Star Nails and Spa ndash 1130 am ndash 5217 98th St

14 Ribbon Cutting South Plains Job Fair ndash 945 am Civic Center 1501 Mac Davis Lane YPL Steering Committee Meeting ndash Noon ndash LCOC

15 New Century Leadership - Top Secret Day ndash ALL DAY Ambassador Luncheon ndash Noon ndash 11010 Indiana Ave

16 Ribbon Cutting We Logo You Up LLC ndash 830 am ndash 3300 82nd St Ste A Ribbon Cutting Nursefinders ndash 430 pm ndash 7202 Slide Road Suite 300

17 YPL Steering Committee Meeting ndash Noon ndash LCOC

20 Ribbon Cutting Freddyrsquos Frozen Custard amp Steakburgers ndash 1115 am 6208 19th St Golf Committee Meeting ndash 4 pm ndash LCOC

21 Leadership Lubbock Ropes Course Day ndash ALL DAY Spirit Ranch 701 Regis St

22 Ribbon Cutting TTU Small Business Expo Kick-off ndash 845 am McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center 17th and University Ave

23 Executive Committee Meeting ndash Noon ndash LCOC Ribbon Cutting Lubbock Childrenrsquos Health Clinic ndash 3 pm 1801 East 14th St Business After Hours sponsored by Casey Carpet One ndash 530 pm 6000 Spur 327 Ste 327

24 Ribbon Cutting Razonia McClellan Public Relations ndash 2 pm 3409 19th St

27 New Century Leadership Graduation Banquet ndash 6 pm Texas Tech Club - West Side

28 Business Expo Committee Meeting ndash 4 pm ndash LCOC

29 Community Partnership Forum ndash 8 am Overton Hotel amp Conference Center 2322 Mac Davis Lane Football Kickoff Breakfast Committee Meeting ndash 4 pm ndash LCOC

30 Board of Directors Meeting ndash 330 pm Republic National Distributing Company 507 Lubbock Business Park Blvd TRC Victory Party and Reception ndash 5 pm Republic National Distributing Company 507 Lubbock Business Park Blvd LCOC = Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

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

Upcoming EventsApril 7Young Professionals of Lubbock First Tuesday Networking sponsored by First United Bank

April 9Business After Hours sponsored by Las Brisas Southwest SteakhouseStand up for Transportation Day

April 23Business After Hours sponsored by Casey Carpet One

April 29Community Partnership Forum

Business After Hours sponsored by

4701 112th St Thursday April 9 | 530 - 700 pm


Thursday April 23530 - 700 pm

6000 Spur 327 Ste 327


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Chamber StaffPresidentCEO Eddie McBride IOMExecutive Vice President Government amp Community Relations Norma Ritz Johnson IOM CCECFO amp Vice President Administration Sheri Nugent IOMVice President Business Development Christye WeldVice President Communications amp Marketing Tammi BoozerVice President Membership amp Investor Relations Colleen Evans IOMLeadership Director Amy MarquezEducation Director Allison CottrellMarketing Specialist Haily AssiterEvent Specialist Haley HoweyGovernment amp Community Relations Specialist Stevie PooleAdministrative AssistantOffice Coordinator Patsy MoffettCustomer Service Representative Patricia PiconAccounting Assistant Susan BaileyInterns Jenna Holt-Day Jessica Kessler

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Community Partnership Forum

First Tuesday NetworkingTuesday April 7530 - 700 pm

First United Bank9801 Indiana Ave

Wednesday April 29 2015800 - 1000 am

Breakfast buffet opens at 800 amProgram begins at 830 am

Overton Hotel amp Conference Center2322 Mac Davis LaneRSVP to Linsey Warshaw

lwarshaw26lubbockisdorg

Keynote Speaker Judge John DietzJudge Dietz recently retired from the bench but

has presided over the last two school funding lawsuits in Texas

sponsored by


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Business Expo ldquoCollaborative ConnectivityrdquoThe 2015 Business Expo will be held May 14 from 10 am-4

pm at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center A private networking event for exhibitors only will be held from 9-10 am and a ribbon cutting will be held at 945 am to officially kickoff the event and open the doors to the public

This yearrsquos theme is ldquoCollaborative Connectivityrdquo developed by RD Thomas the official advertising agency for the 2015 Business Expo This yearrsquos event will focus on ways local businesses and consumers connect and collaborate in order to build a healthy business climate and support for one another

Hosted each year by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce the Business Expo showcases over 200 exhibitors and will welcome between 6000-7000 attendees throughout the day Booths and sponsorship opportunities are still available through the Total Resource Campaign (TRC) Please call the Chamber if you would like to be contacted by a TRC volunteer to discuss sponsorship or reserve a space at the 2015 Business Expo

Whatrsquos NewExpo Cafeacute ndash located on the South wall of the Pedestrian

Mall offering tastes and delicacies from local restaurants and caterers

Visit our first ever Headshot Lounge Need a professional head shot for your resume ldquoAbout Usrdquo section on your web site or for online engagement through social media Leslie Kitten of Savant Photography Artistry will be on hand to provide professional headshots for business professionals or job seekers for a discount ONLY during Business Expo If yoursquove been needing an updated or new photograph for professional use this will be your chance Click here for more details

First Ever ndash ldquoChamber University Expo Seriesrdquo offering free seminars to educate motivate and collaborate with local

experts on a variety of topics pertinent to local businesses and employees Located in the meetings rooms on the South side of the Pedestrian Mall in Room 104

The series schedule will be1030 am ndash ldquoThe History of Your Future 3 Things to

Guarantee Success in Your Business and Careerrdquo by Larry Crosby of Larry Crosby and Associates

100 pm ndash ldquoGenerate Sales with Social Media How to Capture Customers and Boost Revenuerdquo by Anna Woodlock Founder of SocialSite Media

230 pm ndash ldquoMaking the Connection Tips for Multi-Platform Cohesion The Importance of Having a Strong Online Presencerdquo by Ashleigh Sawyer of RD Thomas Advertising

Admission to these seminars is free but space is limited so please RSVP by calling Allison Cottrell at the Chamber 806-761-7000 or by email AllisonCottrelllubbockbizorg If you do not make your reservation ahead of time and space is available you will be asked to present a business card at the door in order to attend

Back by Popular DemandThe Wellness Zone ndash located on the West wall of the

Pedestrian Mall this area showcases products services and resources focused on health and wellness

Tickets to Business Expo are free prior to May 14 and will be available by mid-April at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce at 1500 Broadway Suite 101 Select-A-Seat outlets or tickets can be downloaded online at wwwselectaseatlubbockcom After 5 pm May 13 tickets will only be available by purchase at the door

For more information visit the Business Expo website

Presenting

Diamond Chick-fil-ARD Thomas AdvertisingSuddenlinkWorkforce Solutions South Plains

MediaRamar Communications

PlatinumBenchmark Business SolutionsBodyworksCaprock Home Health ServicesEuropean Wax CenterFirstCare Health PlansLamar Outdoor Advertising

Gold SponsorsGoodwill Industries of Northwest Texas

Lanyard sponsorSwitch IT Support

Banner Choice MediaEssential Home HealthLarry Crosby and AssociatesRacer Classic Car WashSocialSite MediaSouth Plains Mall

Sharpie sponsorGeiger ndash Kathy Timms

Golf Cart sponsorFirst United Bank

Thanks to our sponsors

Costa del Solwith the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

Departing October 20 2015For more information please contact Christye Weld at 761-7009 or ChristyeWeldlubbockbizorg


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The Chamber is proud to congratulate George McMahan Development LLC April Business of the Month achievement George McMahan Development LLC along with all of the other businesses of the month for 2015 will be considered for the

Chamberrsquos Business of the Year award in December 2015

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April Business of the Month George McMahan Development LLC Congratulations to the April

Business of the Month George McMahan Development LLC George McMahan Development has been an active member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce since founding the company2004

George McMahan owner of George McMahan Development LLC considers participation in Chamber activities to be one of the keys to success in Lubbock Texas

ldquoIrsquove been a member of the Chamber since the late 60rsquos or early 70rsquos from my motorcycle dealer days as either G amp G Honda or Honda of Lubbock Business was tough during those early years and I couldnrsquot always renew my membership but I learned that the dues were an investment in my business just like equipment or inventory one that paid off every year One of the first things I did after founding George McMahan Development LLC was rejoining the Chamberrdquo McMahan said

McMahan believes for a large city of almost 250000 Lubbock is still small town America in terms of networking and

relationships This is why he and his company are very involved in several aspects of the Chamber

ldquoI sponsor several events through the Total Resource Campaign (TRC) I serve on the Chamber PAC Board and attend selected groundbreakings ribbon cuttings and Business After Hours events as well as many of the various Chamber banquetsrdquo said McMahan

McMahan stated that his companyrsquos favorite Chamber event is the Hub City BBQ

ldquoThis event has grown and grown itrsquos crowded vendors run out of food early walking traffic is elbow to elbow and no one minds There is just such a sense of PRIDE in the air that says hey this is LUBBOCK look at the huge turnoutrdquo said McMahan

Again congratulations to the George McMahan Development LLC for being selected as the April Business of the Month


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Theres a lot of noise on the social media channels and getting noticed can seem a task akin to pushing a large bolder up an icy slope in gale-force winds blowing down off of the mountain But its not as hard as you think Here are several tips to help you get your business noticed today

Post the Easy SharesThere are certain types of posts that a large number of

people respond to These includebull Funny postsbull Statistic or data posts (if its from your business even

better)bull Inspirational quotesbull Dramatic images

These sorts of posts are easy because not only are they popular with most audiences youre not creating them merely curating them A quick search will land you several You can auto-schedule them for times throughout your week

Use ImagesThis is easy if your business is a restaurant but if it doesnt

lend itself to images you can still be creative Use pictures of your community the weather your team your pethellip just give people something to look at

Ask QuestionsSocial media shouldnt be your business shouting into a

bullhorn at other people You want to create an environment in your social media profiles that is conducive to conversation

To do this effectively apply what you know about starting conversations in the non-virtual world Begin by asking questions

Use HashtagsHashtags help people find conversations and topics theyre

interested in Use hashtags for your industry business town or whatever applies to your posts

If you notice a hashtag is trending on one of the social media platforms use it but be respectful of your audience Make sure your share is related to the hashtag People dont enjoy a hasthtag hijacker who uses a trending topic on a post that is completely unrelated

Think MobileIf youre sharing something make sure it can be viewed on

a mobile phone Mobile is becoming the way to access social media and the Internet Dont tease your audience by sharing something they cant see

Remember Its About Them Not YouA good conversationalist does not make it all about himher

but creates a dialogue instead A great conversationalist learns quickly the interests of the person heshe is speaking and turns the conversation to those A safe topic is the other person since most people find themselves incredibly interesting The same is true of good social media practices The conversation needs to

be about your audience 80 of the time You can occasionally (20 of the time) mention something about your business directly

Give Them Reason to FollowThe key to getting more shares is getting more followers

If they dont see your content they cant share it Most people follow brands and businesses for discounts or coupons Keep this in mind and offer discounts to your followers or give them information before anyone else sees it this could be a product preview or access to early buying opportunities

Use Evocative Headlines and TeasesImagine you ran a pool company and you wanted people

to click on your URL in your social media post The best way to do this is to use a teaser or appeal to the audiencersquos natural curiosity Like this

Doctors say if you have this condition swimming is the best form of exercise for you

Your audience will wonder What condition Do I have it Maybe I need to swim more

ClickPresent the reader with a problem allude to the fact that

the clicking on the URL will tell them how to solve it and then sit back and watch the interest grow

To improve your social media reach for your business remember social media is no different than how you build a relationship offline You want to be a good conversationalist Talk about something other than yourself involve the person youre speaking with have a dialogue not a monologue and dont dominate the conversation Social media takes work just like building an offline relationship but a consistent presence and caring attitude will take you and your business far

Christina R Green teaches small businesses chambers and associations how to connect through content Her articles have appeared in the Midwest Society of Association Executivesrsquo Magazine NTENorg AssociationTech and Socialfish She is a regular blogger at Frankjkennycom and Memberclicks

8 Ways to Get Noticed on Social Media Today


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Community Prayer LuncheonIn honor of the National Day of Prayer the Lubbock Chamber

of Commerce will host the Community Prayer Luncheon on May 7 from 1130 am-1 pm at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Texas Tech head womenrsquos soccer coach Tom Stone will be the keynote speaker His speech will focus on ldquoThe common threads of elite athletes and those who pursue Jesusrdquo The featured musician will be 11-year-old Mackenzie ldquoKenzierdquo Walker Christian recording artist daughter of Kim and Chuck Walker Prayers will be offered throughout the program including the National Prayer Prayer for the Nation Prayer for the State and Prayer for Youth Families and Community

Thank you to our sponsors

Presenting

Diamond 7B Building amp Development

Sponsorships are still available please contact Haley Howey at (806) 761-7000 Tickets are $50 Chamber members will get a discounted price of $35 Click here to register or call (806) 761-7000

Platinum Computer Transition Services Inc First United BankMassMutual SouthwestSuddenlink CommunicationsWestMark Realtors

Mackenzie ldquoKenzierdquo Walker Tom Stone

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with Citibus Ports-to-Plains Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization City of Lubbock Lubbock County Plains Cotton Growers Lubbock Associations of Realtors Lubbock Apartment Association and Corn Producers Association of Texas as well as other community partners in support of Stand Up for Transportation Day and will hold a news conference on Thurs April 9 at 1030 am in the lobby area of the Wells Fargo Center downtown

Stand up for Transportation Day will be a local day for national education and outreach to the public and elected officials

This is an opportunity to call attention to the importance of infrastructure investment and the need for a long-term

surface transportation bill MAP-21 which is the federal surface transportation legislation expires on May 31 2015

ldquoStand Up for Transportation Day is a single day when all transportation organization and their coalition partners unite in common purpose with a unified messagerdquo said Jay Jacobus Chairman of both the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and the Public Transit Advisory Board ldquoItrsquos time to set aside partisanship and once again act in the best interest of our country to repair strengthen and build transportation infrastructurerdquo

National Day of Advocacy Focuses on Transportation Infrastructure Funding

Cinco de Mayo Luncheon

Diamond Raider AccessoriesSuddenlink

Platinum American National BankTexas Tech University System

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Cinco de Mayo Luncheon on Tues May 5 at the 1145 am at MCM Eleganteacute Hotel amp Suites

The Cinco de Mayo Luncheon presented by Suddenlink has more than 300 people in attendance each year to celebrate the Hispanic heritage common to many of the Chamberrsquos members and fellow citizens As the Hispanic population continues to grow this a great time to bring together and connect Chamber member businesses to this important expanding market

This yearrsquos keynote speaker is Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman Justice Guzman has served at three levels of the Texas judiciary In 2009 she was appointed to serve on the

Supreme Court of Texas by Governor Rick Perry She was elected to a full term in November 2010 when she became the first Hispanic woman elected to state-wide office in Texas Before her appointment Justice Guzman served for almost a decade on the Houston-based Fourteenth Court of Appeals

Tickets for the luncheon are $35 Chamber members get a discounted price of $25 Tables of eight may be purchased for $400 for a gold sponsorship and $300 for a silver sponsorship Click here to register or call (806) 761-7000

For sponsorships or more information please contact Allison Cottrell at (806) 761-7000

Thank you to our Sponsors


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Board Member Spotlight Cory PowellHow did you get involved with the Chamber and what keeps you involved I initially became involved with the Chamber when I was selected as one of the representatives of the Texas Tech University System to participate in the Leadership Lubbock Class of 2002 I had no idea what I was getting into and certainly questioned myself during ldquoRopes Dayrdquo The entire experience was great and the leadership development opportunities that I was exposed to during that year changed my life Later I served on the Steering ommittee of Focus Lubbock and was the Chairman of the committee 2006-2007 I also served on the Giant Side of Texas Committee several years ago I remain involved because I believe in the Chamberrsquos mission and its efforts are essential to improving Lubbock and the South Plains for generations to come

What is your favorite event or program of the Chamber I thoroughly enjoy all of the events and programs that the Chamber presents but my favorite is Leadership Lubbock As a transplant from San Antonio I found my participation in Leadership Lubbock to be both enlightening and empowering I established life-long relationships that have been professionally and personally beneficial

What are some of your other community leadership roles I am also the founding Pastor of the New Dimensions Tabernacle Church Additionally I serve on the Board of Directors for

the Volunteer Center of Lubbock the American Diabetes Associationrsquos Walk for Diabetes Committee and I serve as the Campus Advisor for the Visions of Light Gospel Choir The Mentor Tech Student Organization and the United Way Student Organization

Finish this sentence Never again will Ihellip allow the opinions of others to shape my opinion of myself


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Chamber Advocates for Pro-Jobs Local Energy PolicyThe Lubbock Chamber of Commerce actively advocated

for a pro-jobs pro-growth pro-business approach to recently-passed changes to local oil amp gas regulations

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce monitored the Oil amp Gas Citizen Advisory Committeersquos deliberations for a year and reviewed the Committeersquos original recommended ordinance changes finding them to take a pro-jobs pro-growth pro-business approach while effectively addressing safety and environmental concerns

Prior to the February 26 City Council Meeting the Chamber indicated it would be tracking affirmative votes in favor of the Committeersquos recommended amendments to the ordinance on the February 26 City Council Agenda and recording those as a positive action on a key vote in the Chamberrsquos City Council Vote Record However the final motion to pass the ordinance included one amendment to extend setbacks from 300 feet as recommended in the Committeersquos Majority Report to 600 feet Because this amendment did not reflect the intent in the Committeersquos Majority Report votes in opposition to the ordinance containing the 600-ft amendment were tracked and scored positively on our City Council Vote Record

During the March 12 City Council Meeting Agenda Item 519 the Lubbock City Council passed the cityrsquos oil and gas ordinance with a setback of 600-ft which the Chamber opposed The Chamber would like to thank Mayor Robertson Councilwoman Karen Gibson and Councilman Jeff Griffith for joining the Chamber in opposing the 600-ft setback and supporting regulations that promote economic growth and job creation and understanding that energy residential and commercial development can occur without one sacrificing the other We need continued pro-business pro-jobs and pro-growth votes from the Lubbock City Council

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce expressed its support of House Bill 40 authored by State Representative Drew Darby of San Angelo Chairman of the House Energy Resources Committee The bill clarifies and confirms the roles of state government and municipal government in commercially-reasonable regulation of oil and gas drilling

A copy of the letter can be found here

Chamber Supports Craft Brewery SalesThe Lubbock Chamber of Commerce supports Senate Bill

1386 which grants Texas craft brewery guests the ability to take home beer purchased at Texas craft breweries Along with its accompanying bill (House Bill 3086) introduced in the Texas State House of Representatives by Rep Jim Keffer (R-Eastland) this legislation is expected to further enhance the national recognition Texas craft beer brings to the state encourage craft beer fans to travel to Texas and support Texasrsquo reputation as a craft beer destination

Both of these bills were brought to Chamberrsquos attention by Michael Adams President and Co-Founder of Wicked Beaver Brewing Co an active Chamber Member since 2014

Adams said he reached out to the Chamber because he sees this as an economic development issue and he hoped the Chamber would help show their support

According to the Houston Chronicle ldquoBuilding on legislation introduced by Senator Eltife in 2013 that allows breweries sell beer to guests for consumption in their tap rooms

this legislation enables those same breweries to sell beer in cans bottles or growlers for visitors to take home As beer tourism grows the ability for brewery visitors to purchase souvenir beers enhances the experience for these customers This modernization of the Texas alcoholic beverage code is seen as a great step toward making Texas a leading craft beer state

The bills allow breweries that produce less than 225000 barrels of beer per year (a barrel is equivalent to two kegs of beer) to sell beer directly to the ultimate consumer The consumer can purchase up to 576 fluid ounces or the equivalent of two cases of beer once a month from a Texas breweryrdquo

ldquoIf this is passed it will have a huge economic impact on us as well other Texas Craft breweries It will make breweries more in line with what wineries can dordquo Adams stated

For more information visit Lubbock Business Votes and click on ldquoissue watchrdquo

Advocacy at Work

Interested in the Chamberrsquos Advocacy EffortsVisit LubbockBusinessVotescom

Here yoursquoll find all the tools yoursquoll need to contact your members of Congress and keep them informed on issues relating to Lubbock business as well as to help you keep up-to-date with the political process issues and candidates in order to make informed decisions

Questions or Concerns Contact Norma Ritz Johnson Executive VP Government amp Community Relations


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Chamber Leadership DivisionNew Century Leadership Higher Education Day

New Century Leadership Student Spotlight Nathan Caballero

Leadership Lubbock Spotlight Jaret GreaserWhy did you choose to become part of the Leadership Lubbock Steering Committee I wanted to be a part of a group that develops leaders in our community and help those leaders become more knowledgeable about Lubbock and all this area has to offer How long have you been associated with Leadership Lubbock Irsquove been associated with the program for approximately three years What are some of your favorite Leadership Lubbock events to attend Some of my favorite events would be the annual trip to Austin to celebrate Lubbock Day at the Texas State Capital and I also enjoy hearing all the dynamic speakers over the course of program

Why is the Leadership Lubbock program important to you This program is important to me because it has taught me many leadership principles I have learned so much more about the Lubbock community and have met so many people who make this area great

Who do you work for Lubbock County District Attorneyrsquos Office What is your position Assistant District Attorney Chief of the 137th District Court

What all does your position entail I have the privilege of seeking justice for victims of crimes How long have you been with your current company Over 10 years Share some info about your family I am married to Adrienne Greaser and we have three children

Get to know New Century Leadership student Nathan Caballero Caballero is a junior from Shallowater High School He loves discovering new things about people and places and learning something new wherever he goes

ldquoI try to show kindness to everyone that I meet and I attempt to see their side of views on the subject so that I may learn a new perspectiverdquo Caballero said

Caballero is very involved with his high school theater department and has performed in a variety of productions He is also a part of the Gifted and Talented (GT) program The GT program has allowed him to increase his knowledge on solar energy wind turbines and he even created his very own hovercraft

ldquoThis program has pushed me to my physical edge and has kindled the flame of my competivenessrdquo Caballero said

New Century Leadership students met on March 11 for Higher Education Day The students visited South Plains College in Levelland and were welcomed by the Law Enforcement Division They toured the shooting range and were given an overview of the programs offered in Criminal Justice as well as South Plains Collegersquos Music Facilities The students then visited Lubbock Christian University and were welcomed by Dr Tim Perrin They attended Chapel where Dr Perrin spoke on Leadership and the importance of being true to yourself as well as with others After Chapel steering committee member Jody Reding led the class members on a scavenger hunt The students were asked to figure out the clues and then take a group picture in front of the item or person they were hunting for The final stop of the day was Texas Tech University which ended in a quick tour and presentation at the Rawls College of Business and a tour of the Talkington Housing The next New Century Leadership Class Top Secret Day is scheduled for April 15


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Young Professionals of Lubbock Spotlight Jeanna Roach

Leadership Lubbock Lubbock 101 Day

Why did you choose to be a member of Young Professionals of Lubbock I seek to continually develop as a leader and as a sales and marketing professional so my goal was to be aligned with like-minded individuals such as the membership of YPL

How long have you been a YP member I have been a member of YP since 2008

What are some of your favorite YP events to attend As a mother of young kiddos I have really enjoyed participating in past Lunch amp Learns and Coffee Connections I have even served on a Lunch and Learn panel and was extremely honored to be named one of YPLrsquos Twenty Under 40 award winners in 2010

What do you feel is the most rewarding part of being a YP member Building relationships with high-performing professionals such as the members of the Young Professional group and serving alongside so many of them in the

community has helped steer me down a successful career path which has been one of the most rewarding parts of being a YP member

Why is being a YP member important to you Being a YP member is important to me because members of that group including myself are those that will continue to grow and improve our great city I seek ways to serve and impact Lubbock and I know that my friends in YP have the same ambitions

Where do you work I currently work at Betenbough Homes a local homebuilder focused on building serving and impacting the Lubbock community in addition to surrounding areas in West Texas

What is your position I serve as Chief Marketing Officer for Betenbough Homes What all does your position entail I am responsible for vision strategy and daily oversight of all sales and marketing

efforts on behalf of Betenbough Homes in Lubbock Midland and Odessa

How long have you been with your current company I have been with Betenbough Homes since 2006 during which time I have served as the first-ever public relations professional marketing manager and now chief marketing officer

Join Young Professionals of Lubbock

Applications Available Today

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

AmyMarquezlubbockbizorg

Leadership Lubbock is off to a great start the last class day Lubbock 101 Day was held on March 24 The day began with a Forensics Presentation on Lubbockrsquos history by Todd Smith The class then visited the Reagor Dykes Auto Group building with a quick presentation by owner Bart Reagor on downtown revitalization followed by a tour of the renovations that are being done to the Green Building The next stop was at the National Ranching Heritage Center where the class heard from Lubbock Economic Development Alliance CEO John Osborne on the economic growth in Lubbock Matt Brockman of the National Ranching Heritage Center informed everyone about the upcoming technology additions that are coming to the museum Next up was a stop at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

with a presentation and tour of its facility and printing area The day concluded with a trip to West Table where owner Cameron West talked about why he chose to have his restaurant in the down area Leadership Lubbockrsquos next class day will be April 2 with the day being spent at Spirit Ranch for team and leadership building


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Congratulations to Myndee Pool February Ambassador of the Month Pool has been a Chamber Ambassador for five years and since joining the program has won this award several times

ldquoThe relationships created and the opportunity to serve the communityrdquo Pool stated that is the most rewarding part of the Ambassador Program to her

Pool works at Carpet Tech as its Marketing and Public Relations Representative and has been with her company for six years Her job requires her to build relationships within the community and being an Ambassador helps her do that

ldquoI love giving back to Lubbock and being as active and involved in making it a better place as I can whether that be through volunteering or supporting other local businessesrdquo said Pool on why the Ambassador Program is important to her

Pool is extremely involved in the community as well as the Chamber She is also serves on the Expo Committee Golf Committee as the Chairwoman BBQ Team Lead and TRC Team Lead

ldquoI love all of the Chamber events but I love the Hub City BBQ and I am excited about chairing the Golf Tournament this yearrdquo Pool said

Again congratulations to Myndee Pool for Ambassador of the Month award We appreciate her dedication to the Lubbock Chamber Ambassador program

Chamber Ambassador ProgramAmbassador of the Month Myndee Pool

Ambassador Team of the Month Team Davis Congratulations Team Davis Ambassador Team of the Month Team Davis finished February with 190 points and 67 percent team participation

Team Davis led by Kim Davis includes Ashley Ammons Bart Bartholomew Tina Boneta Gabe Butler Scott Cain Stacy Cain Laquita Carthel Mac Cooper Larry Crosby Lanette Cypert Stevan Flores Randy Gattis Becky Gilbert Debra Hedgcoth Rusty Hendrick Vanesa Hyde Brianna Ingram Tina Kostelich Victor LeGloahec Lesli Griffing Mike Lambert Debbie Mattson Courtney McAlister Jordan McKinney Holly Mulloy Richard Obi Gloria Quinton Edie Rische Wendy Ruiz Sarah Salazar Miles Seybert Mike Sparks Nancy Walker Barbara Webster Princess Wheat Spike Wideman Valerie Zink and Janie Zuniga

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Myndee Pool (L) accepting her award from Jay Jacobus (R) 2015 Board Chairman

American Cancer SocietyColon Cancer Awareness

3513 10th St

Alliance Federal Credit Union South Branch2404 82nd St

Albarrans Mexican Bar amp Grill78th amp Milwaukee


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Bellarsquos Nails and Spa7320 Milwaukee Ave Ste 600

Doodle Bug Square43rd and Milwaukee

American National Bank4206 19th Street Space 700

Cowboy Chicken4415 S Loop 289

Child Abuse Awareness Month

Chop Chop Japanese Steakhouse

7320 Milwaukee Ave Ste 100

Lemonade Day Kick-off

Tesori4401 82nd St Ste 1500

Healthy Meals To Go5206 82nd St

Terracon5827 50th St Ste 1

Multiplex Motors Swift Lube amp Oil Change

4013 N Frankford

Southwest Aqua Sports3909 N Frankford

Workforce Solutions South Plains Youth Job Fair

Vision Employment Group2026 82nd St Suite 101


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1st Alarm of Lubbock7212 Joliet Ave Ste 3Lubbock TX 79423(806) 792-3510Security Control Equipment System amp Monitoring

Apache Transmission amp Auto Repair3903 I-27Lubbock TX 79404(806) 747-3693Auto Repair amp Service

Area Insurance Associates4202 Ave QLubbock TX 79412(806) 747-2400Insurance

Basket House5604 Slide Rd Ste 800Lubbock TX 79414(806) 795-1000Balloons - Bouquets andor Corporate Gift Baskets

Bellarsquos Nails and Spa7320 Milwaukee Ave Ste 600Lubbock TX 79424(806) 701-5222Day Spa

BuildRite Construction13209 Frankford Ave Unit 8Lubbock TX 79424(806) 928-6415Construction Company - General Contractor

Cash Store5707 4th St Ste 3Lubbock TX 79416(806) 785-7888Loans

Cash Store3211 50th St Unit BLubbock TX 79413(806) 780-2274Loans

Cash Store6301 82nd St Ste 1001Lubbock TX 79424(806) 698-1710Loans

Cash Store7029 Quaker Ave Lot 2-BLubbock TX 79424(806) 785-1712Loans

Chop Chop Japanese Steakhouse7320 Milwaukee Ave Ste 100Lubbock TX 79424(806) 701-5400Restaurants

Chopped amp Sliced Custom CateringLubbock TX(806) 620-1750Catering

Cricket Wireless - 50th amp Flint3106 50th St Ste 130Lubbock TX 79413 (806) 701-5087Cellular amp Mobile Communications

Cricket Wireless - South Plains Mall6002 Slide Rd Kiosk 108Lubbock TX 79414 Cellular amp Mobile Communications

Cricket Wireless - Tech1209 University AveLubbock TX 79401(806) 701-5101Cellular amp Mobile Communications

Cricket Wireless - University7301 University Ave Ste 700Lubbock TX 79423(806) 368-5094Cellular amp Mobile Communications

Del Estrado Townhomes6201 Indiana AveLubbock TX 79413(806) 795-7142Apartments

Divarsquos Nails and Spa 1601 University AveLubbock TX 79413 (806) 744-3482Day Spa

Dorothy J Price Insurance5101 80th St Ste 2Lubbock TX 79424(806) 795-8191Insurance

Double T Fence Lubbock TX(806) 786-7388Fence - Construction Supply Sales andor Manufacturing

Elite Nails and Spa5604 Slide Rd Ste 500Lubbock TX 79414Day Spa

Griffinrsquos RoofingLubbock TX(806) 771-0274Roofing Contractors

High Plains Winegrowers AssociationLubbock TXNon Profit Organization

Koko Inn5201 Ave QLubbock TX 79412(806) 787-2466Hotels amp Motels

Lash Lounge7320 Milwaukee Ave Ste 400Lubbock TX 79424(807) 794-5274Cosmetics amp Skin Care Products

Major Mortgage4412 74th St Ste E101Lubbock TX 79424(806) 370-8010Mortgages

Marshalls HomeGoods3030 W Loop 289 Ste 100 amp 200Lubbock TX 79407(806) 780-6619Retail Sales

Martini Bar3201 S Loop 289Lubbock TX 79423(806) 787-2466Night Clubs andor Lounges

Mary Kay Cosmetics - Margaret WisslerPO Box 64954Lubbock TX 79464(806) 544-6660Cosmetics amp Skin Care Products

North Catering Company11010 Indiana AveLubbock TX 79423(806) 702-4189Catering

PFG Advisors6010 82nd St Ste 100Lubbock TX 79424(806) 791-8504Financial Services

Powerhouse Nutrition5217 82nd St Ste 103Lubbock TX 79424(806) 368-3725Health Food amp Wellness Products

Pro Tech Audio Visual amp Security12111 Frankdord Ave Ste 102Lubbock TX 79424(806) 863-2056Home Automation

Raider Accessories1301 50th St Ste 7Lubbock TX 79412(806) 744-1808Cellular amp Mobile Communications

Refresh Carpet Cleaning5214 Marsha Sharp FwyLubbock TX 79407(806) 792-4643Carpet Cleaning

Rock Star Nails and Spa5217 98th St Ste 800Lubbock TX 79424(806) 771-3284Day Spa

Stellar Family of Companies6502 Slide Rd Ste 403Lubbock TX 79424(806) 771-2030Apartments

ThinkViralShallowater TX(806) 486-1495Business Consulting amp Services

Txploration Capital LLC7021 Kewanee Ave Ste 4-101 Lubbock TX 79424(806) 500-2701Oil amp Gas Developers Exploration andor Producers

Why Not TurfLubbock TX(806) 206-5174Lawn amp Garden Product Sales

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Lubbock Business Network_April 2015 Newsletter