July 2012 • Page 8 • Lubbock Business Network
Harrigan’s Reopens after Makeover By: Erin Reid Lubbock‘s favorite prime rib is back! Harrigan’s restaurant reopened its doors Friday, June 16, after a kitchen fire and remodel forced Harrigan’s to close in February. Renovations at Harrigan’s include removing the steps that were part of the original 1970s layout, new kitchen appliances, new décor, a remodeled bar opening the first week of July, and the addition of the Memphis Room. The Memphis Room is a banquet room with state of the art visual and audio, Wi-Fi and a wireless microphone system. “Over the years, people kept asking if we had a banquet room,” said Fred Popanz, owner of Harrigan’s. “The addition of the Memphis Room was one we definitely needed.” Harrigan’s, which has been a local favorite since 1977, proudly displays Lubbock’s history with vintage pictures and news articles incorporated into the décor. “We took an old penny and made it shine,” said Popanz.
Harrigan’s community involvement goes far beyond the restaurant walls. They donate meals to Ronald McDonald House and proudly support the American Cancer Society and Wounded Warrior Project. The community excitedly supported Harrigan’s opening weekend as the restaurant was completely booked. “Lubbock is a faithful community,” said Popanz. “The community has really supported us.” If Harrigan’s is the old penny that has been
Robin Raney Earns IOM Certification Robin Raney, vice president of business development at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, graduated from the Midwest Institute for Organization Management (Institute), a four-year nonprofit management training program at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. “The Chamber’s participation in Institute is essential for our success and for our members,” said President and CEO Eddie McBride, a 2012 graduate of the program. “Graduates are known nationwide as leaders with the knowledge, skills and desire to achieve success in all facets of their professional careers.” Since 1921, Institute has attracted association and chamber professionals from across the country to its five university sites. During the four years, most Institute participants attend one-week sessions at the same site, therefore, building valuable relationships with others in the industry. Through a combination of required courses and electives, Institute participants are able to enhance their own organizational management skills and add new fuel to their organizations. Institute is a 501(c) (3) affiliate of the U.S.
shined, then Zookini’s is the shiny new penny. Zookini’s has been relocated and rebuilt into an upscale, “green” dining establishment. Zookini’s has revamped their menu, keeping only Lubbock’s favorites. In fact, the 60-item salad bar has been upgraded to a 90item salad bar. The new Zookini’s will feature a full-service bar, featuring local beer and wine, and the latest cocktail craze, “poptails.” Zookinis will be the first environmentallyconscious restaurant in Lubbock as it will have reusable to-go cups and carry-out bags, glutenfree options, whole wheat baked goods, turkey burgers and low-sugar desserts. Zookinis will open mid-late July.
16th Annual Cornucopia Luncheon
Chamber of Commerce and is the premier nonprofit professional development program for nonprofit professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities. Nearly 1,000 individuals attend Institute annually. Graduates of Institute receive the IOM recognition, signifying completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. So far, eight staff members of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce have attended Institute at four separate university facilities across the nation, and six have received the IOM designation. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.
The Volunteer Center will host the prestigious 16th Annual Cornucopian Luncheon November 1, 2012, presented by title sponsors Atmos Energy and University Medical Center. The event will honor individuals, businesses and groups for outstanding volunteerism and community service with the “Get Involved” awards. Nominations are due by noon Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Individuals, groups, agencies and businesses may make one nomination per category. All nominations must include a completed nomination form and a nomination statement explaining why the nominee is deserving of the award for which they are being nominated. Two letters of support from a nominee’s references may be included as well. The nomination form may be found on-line at www.volunteerlubbock.org. “This event is a truly special way to honor a person or business who has been an extraordinary volunteer and recognize the impact you have seen them make on an organization,” said Stacy Keith, Development Director for the Volunteer Center of Lubbock. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Keith at 806747-0551.