lubbock business network - august
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Lubbock Chamber Commerce Newsletter - AugustTRANSCRIPT
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Business NetworkLU
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Golf Classic
Recappg. 6
Vol. 22 No. 8 August 2013
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Governor’s Small
Business Forumpg. 13
2013 Small Business
Person of the Yearpg. 16
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In the news this month:
Café y Pan Dulce ..................................................... 4Fiestas Patrias Luncheon ....................................... 5Golf Classic Recap ................................................... 6Ambassador of the Month ..................................... 8Governor’s Small Business Forum .......................122013 Small Business Person of the Year ..............16
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A Message from the Chamber Since 1913, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce’s mission of strengthening, promoting and serving its member businesses has positively benefited the entire region and local quality of life.
As the largest business federation on the South Plains, the Chamber represents almost 2,200 members who employ approximately 73,000 workers, and account for around $900 million in economic impact in Lubbock and West Texas. This is accomplished without the use of tax dollars.
Each day, the Chamber strengthens, promotes and serves its member businesses through numerous programs and events. The Chamber advocates on local, state and federal levels and offers diverse programs for both large and small as well as minority-owned businesses.
2013 Board of Directors
Executive CommitteeChairman Carlos Morales, Caprock Home Health Services
Chairwoman-Elect Alona Bessinger, Suddenlink Communication
Immediate Past Chairman Tim Collins, Collins Tile, LLP
Treasurer Peter Hur, RFS Financial Services
Secretary Eddie McBride , Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
Vice Chairman, Business Development Division Sidney Hopper, United Supermarkets, LLC
Vice Chairwoman, Communications Division Polly Vann, V-tech Environmental Services
Vice Chairwoman, Hispanic Business Divison Irasema Velasquez , Velasquez Insurance and Worksite Benefits
Vice Chairwoman, Leadership Division Beth Bridges, South Plains Mall Office
Vice Chairman, Legislative Affairs Division Jay Jacobus, Scarborough Specialties, Inc.
Vice Chairman, Membership Division Robert Lacy, PYCO Industries, Inc.
Hispanic Business Division Representative Gabe Vitela, Texas Land & Cattle Steak House
Board of DirectorsCarmen Aguirre, Children’s Advocacy Center of the South Plains Ron Betenbough, Betenbough Homes John Brock, NorthStar Surgical Center Michael Calvillo, Michael Calvillo Bail Bonds Renee G. Davis, Alderson/Mercedes-Benz Scott Fagin, First United Bank Brice Foster, Southwest BankLinda Gaither, WestMark Realtors- Gaither/RatclifSonny Garza, City BankClayton Isom, TAO Development Group Dan Jackson, KCBDBrent King, UMC Health System Gabe Martinez, Ramar Communications, Inc. Brandon Mulkey, Chick-fil-A South Plains Crossing David Park, Atmos EnergyRichard Parks, Covenant Health Keith Patrick, American Cancer Society Bill Patton, Robinson, Johnston & Patton, CPAsTim Perrin, Lubbock Christian University Norval Pollard, City BankCathy Pope, StarCare Specialty Health System Cory Powell, Texas Tech University Rudy Rosales, Montelongo’s Mexican RestaurantShirley Schleuse, Lamar Outdoor AdvertisingFrank Silvas, AFLACDiannah Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance AgencyDavid Vroonland, Frenship Independent School District Mitch Watson, FirstBank & Trust Co.Connie Wharton, Mulcahy Wharton Business Consultants Gary Zheng, Lubbock Power & Light
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1 •AgricultureCommitteeMeeting–8a.m.–LCOC •FiestasPatriasLuncheonCommitteeMeeting–1:30p.m.–LCOC •GroundBreakingforLHUCA5:30p.m.
2 •TransportationCommitteeMeeting–10:30a.m.–LCOC
6 •LeadershipLubbockCommitteeMeeting–10:30a.m.–LCOC •BBQCommitteeMeeting–11:30a.m.–SanJacintoRoom
7 •RibbonCuttingforAlvarado’s–11:15a.m.–350150thSt.Ste110
8 •RibbonCuttingforEssentialHomeHealthCare–11a.m. 2501BaylorSt.Ste.100 •YoungProfessionalsLunchandLearn–Noon–SanJacintoRoom •CommunityPrayerBreakfastCommitteeMeeting–3p.m.–LCOC •RibbonCuttingforPureLegacyLLC–4:30p.m. 7201 Kewanee St. Ste. 101 •BusinessAfterHourshostedbyCaprockHomeHealth–5:30p.m. 8806UniversityAve.
9 •LegislativeAffairsCommitteeMeeting–10:30a.m.–LCOC
13 •CaféyPanDulcehostedbyVelasquezInsuranceand WorksiteBenefits–7:30a.m.–3223SouthLoop289,Suite240D
15 •RibbonCuttingCommunityHealthCenterofLubbock WestMedical&DentalClinic–10a.m.–542419thSt.Ste200 ExecutiveCommitteeMeeting-Noon–LCOC
20 •RibbonCuttingforSuperGeeksofLubbock-11:30a.m 592066thSt.,Suite5YoungProfessionalsCommitteeMeeting Noon–LCOC
21 •FiestasPatriasLuncheonChairMeeting10:00a.m.–LCOC •NewCenturyLeadership–11:00a.m.–LCOC •EducationTesting&GraduationRequirementReform:TheEffecton WorkforceOpportunitiesLuncheon–Noon ScottishRite,110170thSt.
22 •RedRaiderClubKick-offLuncheon11:30a.m.–CivicCenter •BusinessAfterHourshostedbyStandardSales–5:30p.m. 408E.HunterSt.
26 •BusinessMercadoMeeting-4p.m.–LCOC
28 •2013ChamberFootballKickoffBreakfast-7a.m.–OvertonHotel
29 •LubbockAreaUnitedWayKick-offLuncheon–11:30a.m. Civic Center •FiestaPatriasLuncheonCommitteeMeeting–1:30p.m.–LCOC
29 •BoardofDirectorsPlanningRetreat–GaylordTexas,Grapevine
30 •BoardofDirectorsPlanningRetreat–GaylordTexas,Grapevine
August
Education Reform Luncheon – August 21 Fearless Champions Kickoff Breakfast – August 28Fiestas Patrias Luncheon – September 13Harvest Luncheon – September 20Hub City BBQ – September 26Business Mercado – October 10Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon – December 5
Totheearlybirdgoestheworm.JoinVelasquezInsuranceand the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce in an early morning come ‘n go networking opportunity. Velasquez Insurance &Worksite Benefits offersworksite and individual supplementalhealthandlifeproducts.OwnerIrasemaVelasquezisanactivemember of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Board ofDirectorsandwasthe2011Chairwoman.
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Café y Pan Dulce
BIG Calenderof Events
To advance economic growth and prosperity throught the Lubbock Community, our chamber works to promote our member companies, attract new business, and encourage local businesses, residents, and those outsidee our area to purchase our members’ goods and services. Ifyouwouldliketoknowmoreaboutall the benefts of participation in the Lubbock Business Directory, pleasecontant Phyllis Jones at the chamberoffice, (806) 761-7000, or contact her by email [email protected]
For a complete list of Chamber and member events, visit our calendar online at lubbockchamber.com.
Tuesday, August 13, 7:30 a.m.Velasquez Insurance & Worksite Benefits3223 S. Loop 289, 2nd floor, Suite 240D
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In Texas and throughout the Southwest, two Mexicannationalholidays(fiestaspatrias)arecelebrated–CincodeMayoandDiez y SeisdeSeptiembre (September16). FatherMiguelHidalgoyCostillacalled for theendofSpanish rule inMexicointhegritodeDolores(cryofDolores)onSeptember16,1810,at the village of Dolores, near Guanajuato.On September 16,1825, theRepublicofMexicoofficiallydeclaredDiezySeisdeSeptiembreitsnationalIndependenceDay. AtthetimeoftheTexasRevolutionof1836,whichendedMexicanTexas,HispanicpeoplespossessedauniqueculturalheritageenrichedbyacombinationofSpanishandIndiancustoms.Thisbiculturationenabled them to adapt and join the mainstream culture whileretaining their valued ethnic traditions in group relationships and familystructures.MexicanAmericansbegancelebratingfiestaspatriastoreinforcetheirculturallinkswitheachotherandwithMexico.Thefirst fiestas patrias were held in Texas in the early 1820s. (Texas State HistoricalAssociationHandbookofTexasOnline)
2013 Fiestas Patrias LuncheonFriday,September13,11:30a.m.-1p.m.•CivicCenterBanquetHall•1501MacDavisLane
WhilemanyknowhimasthegrandsonofPresidentGeorgeH.W. Bush, son of formerGovernor Jeb Bush, and nephewofPresidentGeorgeW.Bush,keynotespeakerGeorgeP.isanative-bornTexanandleader.GeorgeearnedhisundergraduatedegreefromRiceUniversityandhisJurisDoctoratefromtheUniversityof Texas School of Law. Sponsorship opportunities are available and individual tickets are on sale now. For additional information, pleasecontactDianaSalazarFabingat (806)[email protected]. Thank you to Reagor Auto Mall, Ltd. for sponsoring this event.
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This Year’s Golf Classic Tourney was on Par! OnbehalfofChairwomanJenniferMoritz,aswellastheentiregolfcommittee,wewanttothankeveryonewhoparticipatedinourannualtournamentonMon.,July22.Atotalof65teamsintwoflightscompetedinthis fun and relaxing day of golf. Youcantakealookatthescores,aswellaspicturesfromtheday,onourwebsite.VisitourFacebook page for team pictures. Also, please help us in thanking our 2013 sponsors and you can check them out by clicking on their link.
PRESENTING SPONSOR:Suddenlink
DIAMOND SPONSOR: LamarOutdoorAdvertising
ACE SPONSORS: Atmos Energy , BayerCropScience(FiberMax),UMCPhysicianNetworkServices, LubbockNationalBank , Sanford&TatumInsuranceAgency
DRINK CART SPONSORS: FirstBank&Trust&Copy Craft
PUTTING GREEN SPONSOR: SafeliteAutoGlass
LUNCH SPONSOR: Montelongo’sMexicanRestaurant
EAGLE SPONSORS: Llano Estacado Winery, FirstUnitedBank, RaiderRanch
AWARDS SPONSOR: BenchmarkBusinessSolutions
BIRDIE SPONSORS: CaprockHomeHealthServices, Coca-ColaRefreshments, GeorgeMcMahanDevelopment, LubbockEconomicDevelopmentAlliance and RichardsonCollisionCenter
DONORS, DOOR PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS: AFLAC-FrankSilvas, ArcticGlacier, Coca-ColaRefreshments, Heart&SoulGroomingSalon, HillcrestCountryClub, TexasArmyNationalGuard, All About Looks, Premiere Cinemas, BuffaloSpringsLakeand VisitLubbock
DRIVING RANGE SPONSOR: JFergRoofing&Foam
BREAKFAST SPONSOR: Chick-fil-A at South Plains Crossing
SIGN SPONSOR: Copy Craft Printers
GOLF BALL SPONSOR: FirstCareHealthPlans
PAR SPONSORS: All About Looks, DorseyConstruction, PeoplesBank, TreyStrongCustomHomes, EssentialHomeHealthCare, AbsoluteHomeMedical,StarCareSpecialtyHealthSystem, D’sPest Control and Heart&SoulGroomingSalon
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The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announces its 2013-14 Leadership Lubbock Class
This year’s class includes: Emily Anderson, Caprock Home Health Services, Inc. Corporate Office; Sarah Barron, TexasTechUniversityOfficeof thePresident;Jennifer Byrd, Kinetico Quality Water System; Christina Chadwell, Texas TechUniversity System;Rachelle Collins, StudioWest;Clint Cryer, PlainsCapital Bank; Andrew Curtis, Craig, Terrill, Hale & Grantham, LLP; Casey Doyle, Casey Carpet One;Diana Fabing, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce; Travis Ferguson, AgTexas Farm Credit Services; Dawne Franks, StarCareSpecialtyHealthSystem;Meghan Gandy,InsuranceAssociates Employee Benefit Co.; Eric Gossett, Lubbock Independent School District Administrative Offices; Roger Guthrie, Atmos Energy; Mark Hobgood, FirstCare; Scott Hudgens, City of Lubbock; Brianna Ingram, BetenboughHomes; Chris James, United Supermarkets, LLC; Cayce Kaufman, Covenant Health; Brandon Kidd, City Bank;Brian Kimberly, Reese Technology Center; Peggy Klenclo, Underwood Law Firm; Sean Long, Lubbock Criminal DistrictAttorney’s Office; Brant Lundgren, First United Bank; Randy Marroquin, Suddenlink Communications; Barbara McCann, StarCareSpecialtyHealthSystem;Chuck Parr,AmericanNational
Bank;Maurice Pearl,Citibus;Ely Perea,CovenantHealth;Troy Pickering,SimmonsPump;Vanessa Pope,LubbockNationalBank; Joseph Puckett,Wells Fargo;Raymond Richardson, Lubbock Christian University; Carolyn Rowley, Lubbock EconomicDevelopmentAlliance;Charles Russell, Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, LLP; Nathan Scarborough, Scarborough Financial Group, LLC; Brian Stephens, Parkhill, Smith &Cooper, Inc.;Gregory Stevens,CityofLubbock;Kim Davis, Mosaic;Matthew Willis,BetenboughHomes;Tammi Wood, PrimeWestMortgageCorp. Classes begin in August 2013 and runthroughApril2014.
Leadership Lubbock is a prestigious Chamber leadership program for professionals in the Lubbock area. The purpose of Leadership Lubbock is to develop individuals of diverse backgrounds and strengths into a cohesive group of leaders committed to servant leadership and service to the community in order to positively shape the future of Lubbock. Leadership Lubbock is open to members of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, who are selected through an application process. For more information on Leadership Lubbock and otherleadership programs visit www.lubbockchamber.com.
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Pool has been a part of Carpet Tech’s team for four and a halfyears.BeinginvolvedwithCarpetTechaswellasbeinginvolved with the Chamber has created strong relationships throughout the community for her.
“Having thehonor to representCarpetTechwithin thecommunity while forming irreplaceable friendships with other business representatives is one of the most rewarding partsofbeinganambassador,”saidPool. “I lovegettingtoserve this wonderful community through my involvement as well as having the opportunity to talk about Carpet Tech to so many people.”
If you want to meet Pool, you won’t have to look farbecause she attends many Chamber events. Pool said she loves all of the Chamber events and enjoys being reallyinvolved in all of them.
“My favorite though would probably be the Hub CityBBQ!”
CongratulationsagainMyndee,weare looking forwardto celebrating your award with you at your favorite event in September.
June Ambassador of the Month: Myndee Pool
Ambassador Program sponsored by
Business of the Month: Hillcrest Country Club
Congratulations toMyndeePool,marketingandpublicrelations forCarpetTech, forearning June’sAmbassadoroftheMonthaward!Pool,whohasbeenactiveintheLubbockCommunity as well as the Lubbock Chamber, has been a Chamber ambassador for the past three years.
“IbecameanambassadorbecauseCarpetTechbelieveswhole heartedly in serving the community that helps us continue to grow. We think it is important to support our fellow business owners in order to continue to support our economy and the growth and development of our great city,” Pool said. “We believe in relationships and having an employee in an ambassador role is the least we could do to support our Chamber and the community.”
Pool said she enjoys the opportunity to network withindividuals and businesses throughout the Lubbock area.
“Being able to actively welcome individuals andbusinesses into Lubbock is a huge part of what makes this city so special. I love the senseof community that theChamberprovidesandIamtrulyhonoredtobeapartoftheChamberAmbassadors;helpingpromotegrowth, strength,and relationships to Lubbock.”
By Keely Hamman
Pool receives her award from Chairman Carlos Morales
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce would like to thank HillcrestCountryClubforitsoverthetopsupportoftheChamber’sgolf tournament by awarding them with the Lubbock Chamber of CommerceBusinessoftheMonthaward! After delays due to the Korean War, the golf course opened in1953withatraditionallayoutdesignedbyWarrenCantrell.Thecourse is set on the north side of Lubbock in a rocky, caliche-laced field loadedwith deepgullieswith the layout stretching 6,842yardsfromthetipsandplaystoapar72.Hillcrest,celebratingits60thanniversary,hasbeen intheRobertsonfamily forthepast10 years and they have been actively renovating since claiming ownership.
By: Robin Raney & Keely Hamman
The facilities include a championship golf course, eight outdoor tennis courts, swimming pool and a variety of dining options as well as an outdoor patio with a phenomenal view of the18thhole.Hillcresthasbeenamemberof theLubbockChamberofCommercesince2004andanactive supporterofChamber golf events. “The Chamber Tournament is one of my favorite tournaments that we host,” said Jared Robertson, General Manager. “TheChamber’s staff and volunteers’ hard work are the reason that the tournament is such a success every year. Anybody who hasn’tplayedinthistournamentismissingoutonwhatIwouldconsider as one of the best tournaments in Lubbock every year.” CongratulationsagaintoHillcrestCountryClubandthankyou for your continued support to the Lubbock Chamber. • Banquet facilities are available for member and non-member use and can accommodate groups from 20 to 200. • For membership information, contact General [email protected].
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President & CEO Eddie McBride, IOMVice President Administration Sheri Nugent, IOMVice President Business Development Robin Raney, IOMVice President Communications & Marketing Tammi BoozerVice President Hispanic Business Division Diana FabingVice President Leadership Phyllis Jones, IOMVice President Legislative Affairs Norma Ritz Johnson, IOM, CCEVice President Membership Services Colleen Evans, IOMRetention Specialist Amy MarquezProject & Research Specialist Audrey DeLeonAdministrative Assistant Kathy Bass Office Coordinator/Accounting Clerk Patsy MoffettCustomer Service Representative Patricia PiconInterns Samantha Cavanaugh Keely Hamman
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2013 Fearless Champions Committee Calendar8/28 KickoffBreakfastatOvertonHotel&Conference Center
8/30 FearlessFridays(everyFridaybeforeagame)
9/6 FearlessChampionsFirstDownFridays,4p.m.at OvertonHotel
9/12 FearlessThursday(incelebrationofThursdaygame)
11/8 FearlessChampionsFirstDownFridays,4p.m.at OvertonHotel
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Mark Your Calendars for the September 26th Hub City BBQ!
Headliner: No Justice
IsyourBBQthebestinWestTexas?Competeandfindout at the 12thAnnualHubCityBBQCook-off, presented by Suddenlink to be held Thursday, September 26, in downtown Lubbock. Companies may choose which division they wish to participate–Corporate,ProfessionalorAmateur/Student.WewillberunningdownthecobblestonesonBroadwayinhistoric downtown Lubbock. Space is at a premium, so send in your entry formandgetyourcookerready!Teamentryfeewill be $100 per 10’ x 20’ space and electricity is available on a limited, reserved basis for $100 per team. A map of the event, registration form and frequently asked questions are available online. Check out pictures fromthe2012HubCityBBQandfollowusonFacebook!
Thank you to our generous sponsors! Presenting Sponsor: Suddenlink
Diamond & Media Sponsors: ArcticGlacier, KCBDNewsChannel11, DoubleT104.3, WestTexasToday950, Magic93.7, 107.7 The Eagle, 97.3Yes!FM, RedDirtRebel105.3, 98.5ClassicCountry
Emerald Sponsors: City of Lubbock, GriffinWink, Plains Cotton Cooperative Association, RepublicNationalDistributingCompany, UnitedSupermarkets,LLC
Band Sponsor: WesTexDocumentInc.
Platinum Sponsors: Acme Electric Co., Action Printing, Atmos Energy, BudLight, Chick-fil-A, CrownPointHealthSuites, MillerLite, Scarborough Specialties, SouthwestBank, Westech Electric, X8Environmental,Inc.
Gold Sponsors: AmericanNationalBank, B&JWeldingSupply, BimboBakeries/Mrs.Bairds, Carpet Tech, CentennialBank, Collins Stone, Custom Electronics, Domino’sPizza, FirstBank&TrustCo., FirstUnitedBank, HugoReed&Associates, ProsperityBank, Sam’s Club, Stars&StripesDrive-InTheatre, StephenHamilton,PC
Copper Sponsor: Glasheen,Valles&Inderman,LLC
Silver Sponsors: Alderson Enterprises, AMATechTelCommunications, CarizmaMotors, Extreme Packets, Inc., Field,Manning,Stone,Hawthorne,&Aycock, HappyStateBank,KimbellGinMachineryCo.,LubbockNationalBank, MorrisonSupplyCompany, OberkampfSupplyofLubbock,Inc., OverheadDoorCompanyofLubbock,Inc., RaiderRanch, Sanford&TatumInsuranceAgency, SouthPlainsMall, StockBuildingSupply, TejasMotors, ValpakofLubbock, WellsFargo, WestTexasGas, YatesFlooringCenter
ToinquireaboutteamsortogetmoreinformationabouttheBBQ,gotohubcitybbq.com,[email protected] or call (806) 761-7009.
The event will be open to the public from 5-8 p.m.Thursday evening with entertainment by headliner NoJusticeandopeningbyTheKyleBennettBandpresentedby WesTexDocument! Bodyworks and Chick-fil-A are sponsors of the popular family friendly area. . Marketing for this event includes television, radio,newspaper and area billboards. Top level sponsors are listed on the 6,000 printed event tickets, and all sponsors are represented on the 2,000 flyers and500 posters. Marketing also includes banner ads,sponsorship recognition and exhibitor information displayed on the chamber website which averages 5,000 visits permonth.There are a few sponsorships stillavailable with the print deadline rapidly approaching! Click here for sponsorship information.
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Renowned economist Dr. Ray Perryman in Lubbock October 22
The Office of the Governor is hosting Small BusinessForumsacrossthestatetoprovideTexassmallbusinessownersaccess to valuable information about workforce development, training grants, expanding markets and other business growth opportunities. Through regional collaboration with hundreds of community, business and educational organizationsthroughoutTexas, theGovernor’s Small Business Forums areonemorereasonTexasis“WideOpenforBusiness.” OnOctober22,2013theLubbockChamberofCommerceispresentingthe2013Governor’sSmallBusinessForumattheTexas Tech University McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center. TheForum is designed to give small business owners essentialtoolstohelptheirbusinessessucceed,providejobsforTexansand strengthen the South Plains economy. Sponsored by the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Sam’s Club andAmericanNationalBank,registrationbeginsat8a.m.withtheseminarbeginningat8:30.
Registration includes a luncheon with keynote speakerDr.Perryman,FounderandPresidentofThePerrymanGroup(TPG),aneconomicandfinancialanalysisfirmheadquarteredinWaco,Texas.Citedbymajormediaas“aworld-classscholar”and“themostquotedmaninTexas,”RayPerrymanisanactiveparticipant in the state, national, and world economic scenes and has been honored by the Texas Legislature for his “tireless efforts in helping to build a better Texas.” MembersoftheLubbockChamberofCommercemayregisterfor a discounted fee of $25 per person. Non-members mayregister for $30 per person. The registration fee includes all presentations and a luncheon. Table sponsorships are available for $300. Click here to register online or call the Chamber at (806) 761-7000. For additional information, contact [email protected].
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Don’t Miss Our 2013 Fearless Champions Committee Kickoff Breakfast Wednesday, August 28
•OvertonHotel&ConferenceCenterBallroom,2322MacDavisLane•ServingLinesopenat6:45a.m.andtheprogrambeginsat7a.m.•Presentedby:WestTexasAccessoryDepot•Lotsofdoorprizes,giveawaysandexcitingentertainmentfromTexasTech•FeaturedSpeaker:HeadCoachKliffKingsbury•OneGrandPrizeCustomizedTexasTechGrillfromWestTexasAccessoryDepot•Ticketsare$20formembersand$30forprospectivemembers.Tablesofeightmaybe
purchasedstartingat$275and$375(thispriceincludessponsorrecognitionbenefits).•Tickets,TablesandSponsorshipsarestillavailable!Registeronlinehere or
call(806)761-7000formoredetails.Registration/cancellationdeadlineisnoonon Monday,August26.
Education Testing & Graduation Requirement Reform: The Effect on Workforce Opportunities
Panel Discussion & Luncheon KeynotespeakerCurtisCulwellhasover23yearsofcombinedsuperintendentexperience,havingservedatGarland,Lubbock,andPittsburg IndependentSchoolDistricts.He recently joinedMoak,Casey&Associatesaftera14-year tenureat Garland ISD. Following his presentation, BillMillerwillmoderate a panel of experts thatwill includeMr. Culwell andsuperintendentsDr.BerhlRobertson(LubbockISD)andDr.DavidVroonland(FrenshipISD).
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Ribbon Cuttings
Legal Shield David & Kim Putman
441482ndStreet,Suite#216
Ribbon Cuttings sponsored by
Pot Belly Sandwich Shop24029thStreet
Texas Boys Ranch4810NorthCR2800
Rick’s Tire Warehouse1901TexasAve.&7819SlideRd.
Financial Hope Today
Host and Toast2703A 26th Street , Lubbock,
Texas79410
Crown Point Health SuitesDiamond House6640IolaAvenue
French Fry Heaven631982ndSt.Suite#300
Benchmark Family Services4920S.Loop289,Suite100
Copy Craft Printers602445thStreet
Title One Digital Title Services610282ndStreet,Lot#11
Breedlove Foods1818NorthMLKBlvd.
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Welcome New Chamber Members!Please place this addition in your Chamber Business Directory & Resource Guide
CurrentmembershipinformationcanbefoundontheChamber’sonlineBusinessDirectory.Memberscanbesearchedbycategoryorkeyword.MembershipinformationcanbeverifiedonlinethroughtheMemberOnlysection.
6/16/13 - 7/19/13
August 8, 2013 8806 University Ave. 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Alvarado’s350150thStreet,Suite110Lubbock, TX
BenchmarkFamilyServices4920S.Loop289,Suite100Lubbock, TX
FrenchFryHeaven6319 82nd Street, Suite 300Lubbock, TX
HWY108:HolisticWellnessandYoga,LLC441050thStreetLubbock, TX
JuicePlus-JuliePaulk
KSSLRadio735W.PanhandleSt.Lubbock, TX
NoodlesandCompany1003UniversityAvenueLubbock, TX
OccMedAssociates,LP601445th,SuiteALubbock, TX
OccMedAssociates,LP#25BriercroftOfficeParkLubbock, TX
PotBellySandwichShop24029thStreet(79401)Lubbock, TX
RedRaiderDeliveryServicePOBox1337Lubbock, TX
StoneRidgeGroupofWestTexasPOBox65224Lubbock, TX
TownsquareMediaofLubbock441382ndStreet,Suite#300Lubbock, TX
TrilogyGuardiansServices1005BroadwayLubbock, TX
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The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce congratulates Susan DeVore, Diamontrigue of Lubbock, for winning ‘2013 SmallBusinessPersonoftheYear–LubbockArea’. Diamontrigue, amember of the Chamber since 2006, is“Lubbock’severyoccasionjewelrystore!”DeVore,agraduateofthe Leadership Lubbock Program, has also been involved with the Chamber Ambassadors by hosting events at the store. “IalsoparticipateintheChamber’sHealthCarePlanwhichhas been a great benefit, and have been involved in the Total Resource Campaign effort to reward Chamber volunteers fortheir services.” DeVoresaidthather involvementwiththeChamberhashelped herself and her business grow and improve each year. “I remember the other Leadership Lubbock participantsthe year I was involved and have contacted many of themthrough the years. Having other people to brainstorm withand problem solve has been invaluable over the years and the support of your peers is priceless. The Chamber has been very gracioustodoribboncuttingswhenIfirstassumedownershipof the store and when we expanded in 2010 to our new location, saidDeVore.“Theycelebrate,encourageandassist inanywaytheycan. Itprovidesusvariousopportunitestoparticipate inthe Lubbock business community and is still a go-to resource for me.” AlthoughDeVoreisbusywithDiamontrique,shedoesn’tkeep all her“chickens in a basket”. DeVore is also a full timeemployeeforDr.GrayinLubbock,whileworkingatDiamontrigueat night and through her spare time. “I lovewhatIdo. It iswortheverysinglemoment.Good,bad, stressful or tiring, it is truly worth every single moment. And, I love Lubbock,” statesDeVore.“Iwouldn’t live anywherebuthere!”
DeVore named 2013 Small Business Person of the Year
By Keely Hamman
“I couldn’t do it without my three G’s. My God, my guy
and my girls.”
Diamontrigue its known for their premium qualitydiamondsimulantjewelry,butalsoofferotheruniquenationaland international jewelry lines such as Chamilia, Ti SentoMilano,PhillipGavriel,Karisma,andFantasmaniaofSwitzerland.Diamontrigueoffersano-commissionsalonstyleenvironmentandalsoofferjewelryrepairandcustomdesignservices. “We represent a practical, sensible and reasonable alternative to genuine diamonds for those who want the identical look, prestige and symbolism of the diamond for an investment that will fit their budget and offer a no interest, no timelimitlayawayplan,”saidDeVore.“Oursalesconsultantsdonot work on a commission basis so it is a pressure-free shopping experience.” Diamontrigue tries to standout from the restbyhavingexcitment and creativity. “Every year we are doing things that have not been tried before,” DeVore stated. “Much more than that, what I thinkcomes through in all our interations, whether it’s customers or colleagues, is that this isn’t just about growing a strongbusiness, it’s about the belief that I have that Diamontrigueoffers something unique both in the product and how people experience it and it’s our responsibility to keep that fresh. It’sa deep passion for helping celebrate the joyous, sentimentalmoments in life and the continual search to help people find the perfect gifts to do that. People share their lives and special moments with us and place their trust in us, and they tell us that no matter how much they have to spend on a gift, we make them feel as if they have purchased a very expensive piece of jewelry.Theygivesomuchtous,andinreturnwegivebacktothem and the community at large as a way to thank them for giving us the opportunity to serve.”