Lubbock Business Network | February 2018 by Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

LUBBOCK BUSINESS NETWORK

Vol. 27 No. 2 February 2018

Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Diversity Summit

BELONGING “Creating A Culture Of Intentional Inclusion”

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. – LUNCH 1:45 - 4:30 P.M. – BREAKOUT SESSIONS 4:45-6 P.M. – NETWORKING RECEPTION

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2018 Board of Directors EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman Cory Powell, TTU Mentor Tech - Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chairman-elect Abel Castro, FirstBank & Trust Co. Immediate Past Chairwoman Diannah Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency Treasurer Gabe Vitela, One Guy from Italy - 50th Street Secretary Eddie McBride, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman - Business Advocacy Dave Marcinkowski, Madera Companies Vice Chairwoman - Chamber Services and Member Engagement Kathy Oaks, American Cancer Society Vice Chairman - Communications and Public Relations Chris Lonngren, Schlotzsky’s Vice Chairwoman - Community Development Shannon Spencer, Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, Inc. Vice Chairwoman - Programs, Services and Events Sharon Hyde Bass, Volunteer Center of Lubbock

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jeremy Barbee, Roy Neal Insurance Agency Inc. Byrnie Bass, R. Byrn Bass, Jr., Attorney at Law Steve Beck, Covenant Health Beth Bridges, South Plains Mall Office Kevin Bryan, Digital Base Productions Keith Bryant, Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District Fernando Bustos, Bustos Law Firm, PC Rey Carrasco, Kimley-Horn and Associates Chris Chambers, Chambers Engineering Renee Gonzales Davis, 4ORE! Golf Casey Doyle, Casey Carpet One Jeff Horn, Benchmark Business Solutions Chris James, United Supermarkets Dana Johnston, FirstCare Health Plans Brent King, UMC Health System Mike Lambert, Feed & Thangs Farm Store Dana Madison, Calvert Home Health Care Becky Palmer, Atmos Energy Tony Pena, FirstCapital Bank L. Timothy Perrin, Lubbock Christian University Cathy Pope, Retired Vanessa Reasoner, Grace Health System Dr. Berhl Robertson, Lubbock Independent School District Pam Sharpe, The Price Group Marcie Truby, Director’s Choice Ian van Reenen, Young Professionals of Lubbock

Chamber Staff President/CEO Eddie McBride, IOM Executive Vice President Norma Ritz Johnson, CCE, IOM CFO/COO Sheri Nugent, IOM Vice President - Programs, Services & Events Christye Weld Director of Communications & Public Relations Haily Assiter, IOM Director of Leadership Programs Amy Marquez, IOM Member Relations Director Cathy Potter Director of Government Relations Kyle Jacobson Business Development Coordinator Brenda Richardson Event Specialist Allison Cottrell Accounting Specialist Shelby Deluna Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator Patsy Moffett Customer Service Representative Taylor Frick

Communications Intern Carson Glenewinkel

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• Recent Survey says 81% of Businesses Expect Growth in 2018 ---> learn more • The U.S. economy gained 148,000 jobs in December, as the unemployment rate stayed constant at 4.1%. The construction industry saw the largest growth in employment in December, adding 30,000 positions. learn more from the recent employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

February 1

Agriculture Committee – 8:30 – LCOC

Transportation Committee – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Tide Dry Cleaners – 11 a.m. 4404 19th St., Ste. B

YEA! Lesson 15: Niche Marketing – 4:30 p.m. TTU Innovation Hub, 3911 4th St. YP Off-the-Clock sponsored by Centennial Bank 5:30 p.m. – 66th & Quaker

8 Community Prayer Lunch Committee – 4 p.m. – LCOC Business After Hours Sponsored by Stella’s Restraurant 5:30 p.m. – 4646 50th St. 13 YEA! Lesson 16: Elevator Pitch & Contest – 4:30 p.m. TTU Innovation Hub, 3911 4th St. 14 Leadership Lubbock Committee – 3:30 p.m. – LCOC 16 Government Relations Committee – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC

February Business After Hours sponsored by:

19 Hub City BBQ Committee – 4 p.m. – LCOC 20 Ribbon Cutting: Liberty Park Schlotzsky’s – 9 a.m. 6804 82nd St. YEA! Lesson 17: Investor Panel Practice – 4:30 p.m. TTU Innovation Hub, 3911 4th St. 21 Leadership Lubbock: Lubbock 101 – All Day Ambassador Luncheon sponsored by Main Event 12 p.m. – 6010 Marsha Sharp Fwy Ribbon Cutting: The Watering Well Eatery, Inc. – 4 p.m. 6303 82nd St. 22 Board of Directors Meeting – 10 a.m. Wayland Baptisit University-Lubbock, 801 North Quaker Ave. Young Professionals Steering Committee – 4 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Southwest Home Buyer Approval Services – 4 p.m. – 12415 University Ave., STE 2 Business After Hours sponsored by Happy Bank 5:30 p.m. – 4411 98th St. 23 Ribbon Cutting: Dunkin’ Donuts – 9 a.m. 11435 S. Quaker STE 100 26 Lubbock Uncorked Committee – 4 p.m. – TBD 27

YEA! Student CEO Roundtable Prep – 4:30 p.m. TTU Innovation Hub, 3911 4th St. YEA! CEO Roundtable – 5:30 p.m. TTU Innovation Hub, 3911 4th St.

*LCOC = Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

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

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Quick Headlines!

Ports-to-Plains Welcomes New Board Chair.................... 7 Haily Assiter Receives Award from U.S. Chamber........... 8 Fanning & Fanning Associates, Inc. Recognized by USDA as Small Business Contractor of the Year...........................9 Coca-Cola Receives Business of the Month Award........ 10 Celebrate Agriculture with the Chamber.......................... 12 Thanks for Renewing Your Membership........................ 13 Young Entrepreneurs Work on Business Plans with Help from Local Business Mentors........................................... 14

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The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is initiating a community conversation about the business case for diversity, inclusion and equity on Tues. March 6 from 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. The goal of the Summit is to deliver a platform for businesses to convene and collaborate to affect real, incremental change in the workplace and in our community. For more than 105 years, our leadership, advocacy programs, events and relationships with other key partners and community leaders helped champion business growth. The Chamber wants to rethink diversity and tolerance in the workplace and identify the essentials of moving from good intentions to workable applications. Join the Chamber in transitioning the conversation from “diversity” to influencing business

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models. Creating a culture of intentional inclusion within business helps move individuals who have varied and different voices to a place where they have a sense of belonging. The Summit’s intent is to help businesses focus on what can be done, within its organizations, to make your company a great place to work and do business and help improve your bottom line. Take advantage of this opportunity for “Belonging” to enrich personal and professional life and to enhance awareness of diversity, inclusion and equity from a fresh perspective. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000 or click here to learn more. Register today!

PORTS-TO-PLAINS ALLIANCE WELCOMES NEW BOARD CHAIRMAN

John Osborne

The Ports-to-Plains Alliance Board of Directors elected John Osborne as its new chairman at their quarterly board meeting in Amarillo, Texas January 23. Osborne, President and CEO of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and Market Lubbock, replaces John Bertsch of Plainview, Texas who served as chairman since 2009. John Bertsch was a chairman who facilitated great involvement from our diverse and talented board of directors to set the direction for our organization. He empowered the staff to effectively implement the plans that advanced our efforts to achieve the original and sustaining vision for our communities. Under his leadership we have seen significant investments made throughout the corridor. We have built strong momentum to extend Interstate 27. We strengthened our partnerships throughout North America as evidenced by hosting two of our most attended annual conferences in Medicine Hat, Alberta and Del Rio, Texas / Acuna,

Coahuila. Although Mr. Bertsch is stepping down as chairman, we will continue to seek his input on our efforts and he will remain an important leader and dedicated champion for Ports-to-Plains. We are fortunate to have a strong leader in John Osborne who is ready to step forward to chair Portsto-Plains. Mr. Osborne has a strong background in economic development and truly appreciates how important the development of the corridor is to the growth of our region. His experience in managing nonprofit organizations and working for a volunteer board will provide unique insight into the day-today operations of the organization. The staff looks forward to working with our new chairman and continuing to bring infrastructure improvements to our region and secure a strong economic future Michael Reeves, President

“I am very excited to begin my term as chairman of the Ports-to-Plains Alliance,” said Osborne. “It is an honor to follow a legacy of great chairmen and continue the work of those who have dedicated themselves to the vision of Ports-to-Plains over the last 20 years. This organization has seen tremendous success and it remains vital to the development of the corridor. I look forward to further growth and success over the next few years.”

John Osborne is the President and CEO of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and Market Lubbock, two private, non-profit organizations with the common goal of increasing the economic opportunities in Lubbock. John is responsible for all operations, including business retention, business recruitment, workforce development, and foreign trade zone activities as well as the activities of Lubbock’s convention and visitors bureau: Visit Lubbock, and the Lubbock Sports Authority. John has held economic development positions in communities of various sizes in three states, including most recently San Antonio. Over

the past ten years, John has worked with more than one hundred companies to add more than $986 million in capital improvements and create more than 15,400 new jobs. He currently serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the Texas Economic Development Council, on the Board of Directors for the Texas Travel Industry Association, the High Ground of Texas, and Workforce Solutions South Plains, and on the Steering Committee of Imagine Lubbock Together, a community-wide strategic planning effort. Learn more about John Osborne here. Working for Business, Believing in Lubbock | 7

Haily Assiter

RECEIVES IOM FROM U.S. CHAMBER

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Haily Assiter, IOM, Director of Communications and Public Relations graduated from the program on Sat., Jan. 6 in Tucson, Arizona. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. “Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.” Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been educating tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and become strong business advocates. Institute’s curriculum consists of four weeklong sessions at five different university locations throughout the country. Through a combination of required courses and electives in areas such as leadership, advocacy, marketing, finance, and membership, Institute participants are able to enhance their own organizational management skills and add new fuel to their organizations, making them run more efficiently and effectively.

“Our Board of Directors strongly believes in staff development and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce does a fantastic job at fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities,” stated Eddie McBride, IOM, President and CEO of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. “We are thrilled to add a fifth IOM graduate (and a sixth this summer) to our current staff and I know that this recognition will benefit not only the chamber, but our members too.”

2018 ALL-MAJORS

(L) Haily Assiter and (R) Eddie McBride, President/CEO, after the award ceremony

* All-Majors Job Fair Registration Fee • $250 total cost • $50 off total cost if you attend the Mocktail Party (Mar. 6) Register online : www.HireRedRaiders.ttu.edu

MARCH 7TH | SUB BALLROOM | 12 PM - 4 PM

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For more information, contact Carol Trigg by email: carol.trigg@ttu.edu or phone: 806.742.2210

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FANNING, FANNING & ASSOCIATES INC.

USDA 2017 AGRICULTURE MARKETING SERVICE SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

(L) Darryl Earnes t, Cotton and Tobacco Deputy Administrator (R) Scott Fannin g, President

(left to right) Fanning, Fanning & Associates, Inc. USDA Cotton and Tobacco Engineering Team: Doyle Fanning, Buddy Brown, Brett Boerner, Marcus Keslin, Darryl Earnest, Scott Fanning, Amos Magallan, Gloria Pennel, Allen Ware, Robert Gutierrez, Tyler Fanning

Fanning, Fanning & Associates, Inc. has designed cotton classing labs for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for more than 20 years. Click here to learn more.

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FEBRUARY BUSINESS OF THE MONTH How has being a member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce helped to increase your business, relationships in the business community and/or community involvement? It has been beneficial to Coca-Cola in several ways. It offers us an avenue to collaborate with current and future customers. It also allows us an opportunity to be involved with the community which is very important to us at Coca-Cola. We see our involvement as a partnership focused on current and future growth. When did Coca-Cola join the Chamber? 1970 What is your favorite part of being a member of the Chamber? Our favorite part of being a member is the customer involvement! We truly enjoy every opportunity engage with the members of the chamber. Does Coca-Cola have a favorite Chamber event? If so, what? We love them all, but if we had to pick one it would be the Hub City BBQ Cook-off! What a great event! Tell us about your business. Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC (CCSWB), a US subsidiary of Arca Continental, makes, markets and distributes Coca-Cola brands across our markets throughout Texas and parts of New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arkansas. We are headquartered in Dallas, TX and

Coca-Cola Team Received â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Giveawayâ&#x20AC;? award at the 2018 Business Expo

we employ over 7,500 associates in 42 facilities across our territories, including nine production plants, In April 2017, Arca Continental acquired Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CCSWB), previously a division of Coca-Cola Refreshments, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company. This commenced Arca Continental as the largest franchise bottler of the Southwest United States. Arca Continental produces, distributes and sells non-alcoholic beverages under The Coca-Cola Company brand. With an outstanding history spanning more than 90 years, Arca Continental is the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America and one of the largest in the world.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR

LEGISLATIVE BENEFACTOR:

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MEET LEADERSHIP LUBBOCK COMMITTEE MEMBER How long have you been associated with Leadership Lubbock? I’m a 2015 Leadership Lubbock graduate and I was on committee last year. This year I’m the CoChair and I will Chair the program in 2019. What are some of your favorite Leadership Lubbock events to attend? I enjoy all of the days, but the Austin trip is super fun and full of life-long memories. What do you feel is the most rewarding part of being part of the Leadership Lubbock committee? Influencing others and making a difference in this community. Leadership Lubbock brings awareness to so many who would otherwise not be privy and it is such a promotional program for Chamber members. Why is the Leadership Lubbock program important to you? It molds Lubbock’s future leaders into GREAT leaders and that’s so important to the success of our city’s businesses and community. What impression do you hope to leave on the Leadership Lubbock class? That women are a vital part to the workforce and that sales really is a doable and beneficial career. Many are intimidated by “Sales” and it’s really not “Sales.” It’s relationships. What is your favorite memory of your entire Leadership Lubbock experience over the years? Last year Chris Coke knew everyone’s name (Class AND Committee) by the end of class on day ONE! What advice do you have for someone thinking about applying for the next Leadership Lubbock Class? It’s a no brainer. What do you have to lose? Yes, there’s an application process that can be time consuming, but the benefits and pay off completely outweigh all that. Not only can Leadership Lubbock be a networking event, but also an opportunity to gain 50+ new friends Where do you work? Officewise. The #1 Independent Business Products and Furniture Dealer in Texas!

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What is your position and what does it entail? I’m the Marketing Executive for our Lubbock Officewise. I promote Officewise, our story, heritage, vision, and full-line capabilities of supplies and furniture to current and new Clients.

Share some info about your family/personal life. I was born and raised in Plainview, TX, I graduated from PHS in 1997 and carried on a family Texas Tech University tradition from 1997 to 2001. I received my bachelors degree in Marketing and moved to Dallas in June of 2001 to work my very first job, Staff Care, Inc. in Irving, TX. I stayed with Staff Care for 13 years and met my husband, Brian Herring, in September of 2008 on Match.com, in the BIG city, of all places! He was born and raised in Friona, TX. We married in May of 2010 and started a wonderful life together in the heart of Dallas. After we had our first little girl, Cameron, six years old, in September of 2011, we decided to sell his Dental Practice in Frisco and buy one in Lubbock to be closer to family. Plus, this allowed Brian an opportunity to fulfill his lifelong dream of practicing dentistry out in West Texas. He bought Dr. Ronald Phillips, DDS practice and we could not be more thankful for this opportunity. After moving to Lubbock we had our second little girl, Tess, three and a half years old. We recently added a Doxiepoo puppy, Hadley, to Casa de Herring this past Christmas and find great joy in her tiny little two and a half pound energetic personality. We couldn’t be happier in Lubbock and are thankful for this life we lead in the Lubbock Community.

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Celebrate

AGRICULTURE WITH THE CHAMBER

Every year the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce joins our nation in recognizing our agriculture community. The Salute to Ag Luncheon allows the Chamber to show its appreciation by presenting the industry and its contributions to our economy. This year’s Salute to Ag Luncheon will be held on National Ag Day, March 20 at 11:30 a.m. The speaker is Aaron Alejandro, Executive Director of the Texas FFA Foundation and former President of the Texas FFA Association. Agriculture is a driving force in West Texas and the Lubbock economy. The Lubbock Chamber’s oldest committee is the Agriculture Committee and was formed 105 years ago to inform the community about the importance of agriculture and to provide information for the Chamber to advocate on agricultural issues. Agriculture makes up 33% of this region’s economy, brings in over 130,000 jobs to the High Plains and has been the backbone of Lubbock helping it grow into the city it is today. Lubbock and surrounding counties sit on the largest contiguous cotton patch in the world;

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however, the High Plains of Texas is also known for having over 8 million acres dedicated to growing wine grapes. The High Plains of Texas’ wine and wine grapes produces over 80% of the states wine grapes and more than $13.1 billion in economic value to the state. The third annual Lubbock Uncorked wine event will be held on April 28 which also allows the Chamber to yet again recognize the agriculture community and enlighten the public on why agriculture is so important to not only the local economy but regionally as well. For further information or sponsorship opportunities on the Salute to Ag Luncheon or Lubbock Uncorked, please contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000. Visit LubbockAg.com to learn more about agriculture and its impact in the Lubbock community.

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TOTAL RESOURCE CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS

Team Lead Bobby McCloud Wayland Baptist University Amanda Kuhn Kinetico Quality Water System Tracy Edwards SuddenLink Communications Kayla Davis Wayland Baptist University Tony Garcia Chop Chop

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Team Lead Jennifer Bledsoe Happy State Bank Brandi Ivey StarCare Chris Abers B & J Welding Grace Gonzales Amerigroup Jordan McKay Peoples Bank

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making Lubbock a better place to LIVE, WORK & PLAY! Team Lead Brad Wilson SouthWest Bank Renee Davis 4ore! Golf Alex Martinez Atmos Energy Bill Breitweiser Great Plains Distributors Jake Webb First United Bank

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Team Lead Brian Duncan Llano Logistics David Vaughn Centennial Bank Abel Castro FirstBank & Trust Rex Andrews Rex Andrews Real Estate Group Nick Reid Marsh & McLennan Agency

Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Total Resource Campaign 2018

u o Y k n Tha 20/20 Employee Benefit Solutions, Inc A Social Key ABCO Discount Glass and Mirror Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant Advanced Graphix AFLAC - Carthel, Laquita Ag Resource Management AgTexas Farm Credit Services Alan Henry Insurance Agency, Inc. Alan Miller Farms - Ropesville Allen Financial Agency, Inc. Always Tan and Skin Care American Red Cross Andrus Brothers Roofing, Inc. Arctic Glacier USA, Inc. Aycock & Fowler Insurance Bacon Heights Baptist Church Boy Scouts of America, South Plains Council Brink Fleet Brookdale Senior Living Caprock Shopping Center Charles Short Insurance Chicken Express - 82nd & University Chilton Heating & Air Conditioning Control Consultants & Services, Inc. Da-Don Farms, Inc. Daley's Superior Asphalt Manufacturing, Inc. David Rogers Homes David Smyth Farms Day Break Coffee Roasters DeCoty Coffee Company DiMattia Cable Services Dimmitt Sulfur Products, Ltd DM Construction EAKOM Engineering & Consulting Employee Benefits Associates-Jerry Killion Entravision Communications Corporation Fastpay Payroll Services FBT Architects First Baptist Church of Abernathy Gill Construction Co.,INC. Goen and Goen Insurance Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas Grease Monkey/Monkey Splash

PARTNERS FOR RENEWING your chamber investment H M Real Estate Services, LLC Harmony Science Academy Henry Billing Service, Inc. Hilbers Farms HUB City Title Hud's Auto Service Inn of the Mountain Gods Jerry Bell Investments Jester Art Service, Inc. Ki Corp Llano Estacado Winery Lubbock Apartment Association Lubbock Challenger Little League Lubbock County Sheriff's Office Lubbock Millworks Corp. Lubbock Restaurant Association Lubbock Restaurant Supply, Inc. McCasland Family Dental MD Ranch Merrill Lynch - Pierce, Fenner & Smith Module Truck Systems, Inc. Morgan Stanley Mr. T's Autos National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration New York Life Insurance Company Northern/Lucus Machine, Inc. NTS Communications, Inc. Orlando's - 70th & Indiana Overhead Door Company of Lubbock, Inc. Overland Property Group, LLC Owen, Voss, Owen, & Melton, PC Pala Supply Company, Inc. Pat Patterson Plumbing Pharr & Co., General Contractor Pheasant Ridge Winery Pools West and Spa Ports To Plains Corridor Coalition Precision Body Works, Inc. - 98th St. R. E. Janes Gravel Co. R.C. Utility Services, LLC Racer Classic Car Wash - Ave. Q Ramar Communications, Inc. Randy & Cassie Lewis Farms Razonia McClellan Public Relations Real World Forensic Engineering, LLC Red Barn Ranch Retreat & Event Center

Responsive Services International Corporation Roof Master & Construction Seventieth Street Warehouse, LLC Shamburger Implement, Inc./Napa Auto Parts Sharkey Custom Homes Sims-Perrin Insurance Agency Skid Row, Inc. Smith South Plains Ford & Dodge Stan E. Potocki, MD, PA Sweep and Stripe Asphalt Solutions Synergy HomeCare Synetra Terracon Texas Tech SGA The Katz Meow Antiques The Lubbock Women's Club The Powell Group - The Expert in Real Estate & Business Brokerage The Trinity Company Tide Dry Cleaners-98th St. United Blood Services University Fountains Upbring - The New LSS Verizon Wireless - 34th St. West Texas Investments WesTech Plumbing, LLC WestMark REALTORS - Ken Harlan Wilkins Insulation Williams Trim and Cabinets Women's Health Associates Word Publications Wrench A Part YMCA

January Renewals

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Young Entrepreneurs

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) an innovative program that guides students through the process of starting their own, real business, announces local business mentors and sponsors for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s YEA! class. The YEA! students have finalized their business idea and have been paired with a mentor from within the Lubbock business community. This industry expert helps the students to fine tune their concept, write a business plan and identify their target audience. Al Wise is the instructor during the pitch session and below is the list of student created companies along with the mentor assigned to each company to help cultivate that business. As a non-profit organization, YEA! relies on the generosity of the community, sponsors and people who identify with entrepreneurship and want to help pave the way for future entrepreneurs. Some help the student businesses get off the ground while others provide in-kind support or volunteer their time and services. This program is presented by Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and other top investors are Tex-

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MEET WITH LOCAL BUSINESS MENTORS as Tech Innovation Hub at Research Park, Dunkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Donuts/Baskin Robbins, Madera Companies and Lee Lewis Construction. For a full list of sponsors please visit the YEA! Lubbock website. During the course of the 30-week program, more than 80 volunteers become involved with YEA! at various levels. From helping teach the basics of business to inviting students to tour their companies, volunteers participate in a variety of capacities. Students work in close cooperation with local business leaders, community leaders and educators who use their personal experiences to demonstrate how to develop ideas and objectives, pitch potential investors, obtain funding, register with governmental agencies, and establish e-commerce and web presence. By the end of the class, students own and operate fully-formed and functioning businesses, which they can carry on after their graduation from the program. Learn more about YEA! here. Click here for YEA! key dates.

Welcome

NEW PARTNERS | January 2018

All Star Signs, LLC (806) 474-9897 9003 Ave. P, Ste. A & F Lubbock, TX 79423 Signs, Auto & Truck Accessories

Heart and Soul Cuisine (806) 341-6492 5511 126th St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Catering & Special Events

Mark Umstot Photography (806) 239-3657 1302 Ave. Q Lubbock, TX 79401 Photography

Auld Brewing Company, LLC (806) 244-2124 1829 Sioux Dr. Dalhart , TX 79022 Brewery

HobbyTown 5610 Frankford Ave., Ste. E Lubbock, TX 79424 Retail Sales

Metro PCS (806) 855-5093 7335 82nd St., Ste. 1 Lubbock, TX 79424 Telecommunications

California T’s (806) 763-1071 1611 University Ave. Lubbock, TX 79401 Screen Printing Cheers! Tours and Events (806) 470-6432 4614 Ave A Lubbock, TX 79404 Transportation

HONE Marketing and Sales (806) 414-5736 8202 B Raleigh Ave. Lubbock, TX 79424 Marketing Firms & Services Hope Lutheran Church (806) 239-3540 5700 98th St. Lubbock, TX 79407 Churches

Quick Roofing - Lubbock (806) 503-6350 7433 B Marsha Sharp Fwy. Lubbock, TX 79407 Roofing Contractors Rafter P Properties, Ltd. (806) 773-3958 3302 N FM 2378 Shallowater, TX 79363 Real Estate - Leasing

Club Pilates Lubbock South (806) 503-3838 10305 Quaker Ave., Ste. 900 Lubbock, TX 79424 Health Clubs

Hotworx (806) 500-8228 7604 Milwaukee Ave., Ste. 1100 Lubbock, TX 79424 Exercise & Physical Fitness Programs

Crunch Fitness (806) 686-0075 6205 Slide Rd. Lubbock, TX 79414 Health Clubs

Hub City AV & Security, LLC (806) 701-4175 2315 90th Lubbock, TX 79423 Home Automation

ROC Property Services (806) 549-6290 4938 7th St. Lubbock, TX 79401 Lawn Care Service

Curtis Parrish Campaign (806) 392-5761 4414 82nd St., Ste. 212-348 Lubbock, TX 79424 Non Profit Organizations

Innovative Fire Systems, LLC (806) 787-7377 7302 Ironton Ave. Lubbock, TX 79424 Fire Alarm Systems

Evans and Associates (561) 886-8634 4705 118th St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Business Consulting & Services

Insurance Coverage of Texas (806) 855-0500 207A W. Hwy 62-82 Wolfforth, TX 79382 Insurance

Ruben P. Baeza Insurance Agency (806) 448-3401 PO Box 93896 Lubbock, TX 79493 Insurance

Fox Pest Control (806) 478-0002 6610 34th St., Ste 1821 Lubbock, TX 79407 Pest Control

Liberty Park Schlotzsky’s (806) 701-4960 6804 82nd St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Restaurants

Haden Signs of Texas (806) 744-4404 6011 43rd St. Lubbock, TX 79407 Signs

Real Deal Designs (903) 316-2735 5408 A 34th St. Lubbock, TX 79407 Graphic Arts

Smiles by Design (806) 794-1545 5214 75th St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Dentists

State Farm Insurance - Jason Sales (806) 793-2858 7021 Kewanee Ave., Unit 3-102 Lubbock, TX 79424 Insurance Stevendev Marketing (806) 853-9357 1001 Main St., Ste. 807 Lubbock, TX 79401 Marketing Firms & Services Texas Goody’s Popcorn & Treats (806) 792-2676 5409 4th St., Ste. D Lubbock, TX 79416 Gourmet & Specialty Foods The Remi Group (214) 287-1289 11325 N. Community House Rd., Ste. 300 Charlotte, NC 28277 Insurance The Watering Well Eatery (806) 224-1130 6303 82nd St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Food Services, Restaurants Waxing The City (806) 702-2790 10305 Quaker Ave., Ste. 800 Lubbock, TX 79424 Beauty Salons and/or Barbers Wellborn Sign, Inc. (806) 771-7446 4801 Globe Ave. Lubbock, TX 79404 Signs

Southwest Home Buyer Approval Services, LLP (806) 368-9429 12415 University Ave., Ste. 2 Lubbock, TX 79423 Lubbock Classical Academy Credit & Debt Counseling (432) 634-4045 Services 4802 103rd St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Education

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RIBBON CUTTINGS & GROUNDBREAKINGS

January 2018