Lubbock Business Network - October 2018 by Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

LUBBOCK BUSINESS NETWORK

Vol. 27 No. 0ctober 2018

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Reception Honoring Former Chancellor Robert and Terri Duncan

State of the Texas Tech System Luncheon

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Seminar! Preventing Workplace Violence.......................... 5 Reception Honoring Former Chancellor Duncan ............ 7 Celebrate Texas Chamber of Commerce Week............... 7 West Texas Employer Health Plan FAQ..................................8 State of the Texas Tech System Luncheon.........................9 Meet the October Business of the Month ..................... 11 Congrats to the 2018 Annual Award Honorees ............... 12

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YOUR VOTE!

IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES: October 9: Last day to register to vote October 22: First day of early voting October 26: Last day to apply for a ballot by mail November 2: Last day of early voting November 6: General Election Date Am I registered to vote in Lubbock County? • If you are not registered to vote in Lubbock County, you will need to complete a Voter Registration application. • This also applies if you are registered in another Texas County but are now a resident of Lubbock County. Once you are registered in Lubbock County, your registration in your previous county will be automatically cancelled.

"Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Be a United States Citizen Be a resident of the county where you submit the application Be 18 years old (you may register at 17 years and 10 months) Not be a convicted felon (you may be eligible to vote if you have completed your sentence, probation and parole) Not be declared mentally incapacitated by a court of law

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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 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

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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, IOM Director of Communications & Public Relations Haily Wells, IOM Director of Leadership Programs Amy Marquez, IOM Director of Membership Development Laura Mendoza Member Relations Director Cathy Potter Director of Government Relations Kyle Jacobson Event Specialist Allison Cottrell Accounting Specialist Charetta West Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator Patsy Moffett Customer Service Representative Taylor Frick Communications Intern Carson Glenewinkel

Seminar!

PREVENTING WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

The Lubbock Chamber will hold the second part of its workplace safety seminar series, Preventing Workplace Violence, on Fri. Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the MCM Elegante, 801 Ave. Q. Workplace violence is an important safety and health issue in today’s workplace. Violence in the workplace, once confined to specific industries, now affects every type of business. According to a recent Department of Justice National Crime Victimization Survey, assaults and threats of violence against Americans at work number almost two million a year. The most common type of workplace violent crime was simple assault. The seminar led by Denise Macik, a Human Resources Advisor and Client Advocate for G&A Partners, will help attendees understand what constitutes as workplace violence, define management

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and employee’s roles, and discuss workplace violence prevention plans. Macik has worked as a Human Resources Manager in the Central Texas area for over 25 years in various industries, including the manufacturing, warehousing, sales, and biotech industries. She attended Sinclair College and the University of Dayton, both in Dayton, Ohio, and received her PHR certification in 2013 as well as her SHRM–CP certification in 2014. The seminar is $50 and Chamber members receive a discounted price of $35. Breakfast and checkin will be from 8-8:30 a.m. Reserve your seat online here, call the Lubbock Chamber office at (806) 7617000, or email allison.cottrell@lubbockbiz.org. Thanks to our sponsors: Wayland Baptist University; Workforce Solutions South Plains

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Mark Your Calendars!

HUB CITY BBQ COOK-OFF | October 11

STATE OF THE TTU SYSTEM LUNCHEON | October 16 ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS | November 29 VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CALL FOR MORE INFO!

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LUBBOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Meet the 2019 Leadership Lubbock Class (click here) CLICK HERE FOR THE

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October Calendar

Business at its Best: Prevention of Workplace Violence 8 a.m. – MCM Elegante, 801 Ave. Q Ribbon Cutting: South Plains College Culinary Arts 10:20 a.m. – 3907 Avenue Q Transportation Committee – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Lubbock Dream Center - Legacy Home for Women – 11 a.m. – 3003 Ave. J Ribbon Cutting: Western Bank – 12 p.m. 1617 Broadway

Ribbon Cutting: In and Out Patient Rehabilitation Gym at The Garrison – 11 a.m. – 3710 4th St. Leadership Lubbock Committee Meeting – 3:30 p.m. LCOC

10 Executive Committee – 12 p.m. – LCOC 11 2018 Hub City BBQ Cookoff – 5 p.m. – South Plains Fairgrounds, 1012 Ave. A 12 Government Relations Committee – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC 16 State of the TTU System Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. TTU Museum, 3301 4th St. 17 Leadership Lubbock Agriculture Day – All Day Ambassador Luncheon sponsored by Wingate by Wyndham – 12 p.m. – 5214 2nd Dr. 18 Ribbon Cutting: Lone Star Mobile Med – 10 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: King Street Pub & Queen of Tarts 4 p.m. – 8004 Indiana, STE B 12 Business After Hours sponsored by Stella’s Restaurant – 5:30 p.m. – 4646 50th St. 23 YEA! Lesson 1: Pizza Party/Class Kick-off 4:30 p.m. – TTU Innovation Hub, 3911 4th St. 24 Business Expo Committee – 4 p.m. – LCOC 25 Young Professionals Steering Committee – 4 p.m. – LCOC 26 Ribbon Cutting: Betenbough Home’s - Home Center 10:30 a.m. – 6715 82nd St. 30 YEA! Lesson 2: Business Field Trip 4:30 p.m. – TTU Innovation Hub, 3911 4th St.

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31 Board of Directors – 10 a.m. – Standard Sales 408 E. Hunter *LCOC = Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

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

Reception

HONORING FORMER CHANCELLOR ROBERT & TERRI DUNCAN

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is proud to host a reception honoring former Texas Tech University System Chancellor Robert Duncan and his wife, Terri, on Thurs. Nov. 1 at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center. The reception, presented by United Supermarkets, is open to the public and will be held from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate

“We, as a business community, are excited to have the opportunity to honor and thank former Texas Tech Chancellor Robert Duncan and Terri for their dedication to West Texas Tech University and the Lubbock business community,” said Eddie McBride, President/CEO. “We encourage the business community to join us on Nov. 1 to show their appreciation to the Duncan’s for the service and commitment they’ve shown our community over the years.” Sponsorships are still available. Contact the Lubbock Chamber at (806) 761-7000 or Kyle.Jacobson@lubbockbiz.org to learn more.

TEXAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK OCTOBER 15-19

Chambers of Commerce have played an important role in the development of our nation and the state of Texas. Whether openly or with a silent hand chambers have guided policy and taken action to affect change in our state and been present at many famous and infamous places throughout our country’s history. At each strategic inflection point of your community and this state, if you look closely, it is a safe bet that the chamber of commerce was present. Chambers were instrumental nationally in projects including the Golden Gate Bridge, the Hoover Dam as well as the creation and deepening of several ports around the country to improve commerce. In his book The Magicians of Main Street, author Chris Mead chronicles the work and accomplishments of chambers of commerce throughout American history. Following are a few items of the highlights of initiative that Texas Chambers of Commerce have been a part of. Did you know the chamber was responsible for or had a hand in: • Obtaining the Love Aviation Camp in 1917 which later became Love Field in Dallas? • Developing the San Antonio Riverwalk? • Starting the Intercoastal Waterway? • Visioning and helping create the Houston Ship Channel (1915)? • Attracting TCU, SMU, IOU, and other colleges? • Bringing a Federal Reserve Branch to Dallas? • Making Austin a high tech powerhouse?

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Attracting the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Flight Center? • Building the stockyards industry in Fort Worth? • Was the host of the last speech ever given by President John F. Kennedy? As a chamber member or citizen of a community benefiting from the work of your local chamber of commerce, your money, how and where you get to work, how the country or this state was settled, even possibly the existence of this country as we know it has something to do with the chambers of the past. This remarkable history provides us with great hope for the future of our country and this great state. Thank you to the chamber of commerce, the professional staff and volunteer leaders that work every day to make our communities great places to live, work and play. October 15 – 19, 2018 is Chamber of Commerce Week in Texas. Please take a moment to celebrate the success of chambers in Texas as we look with eyes of anticipation to what is to come. Check the Lubbock Chamber facebook page throughout Chamber of Commerce week to see how the Chamber will be celebrating!

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WEST TEXAS EMPLOYER HEALTH PLAN What are the benefits of the West Texas Employer Health Plan for my company’s health coverage? Benefits include access to unique plan designs and pricing exclusively available to members of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce with an expanded nationwide network. How much money will my company save? Company Savings could be up to 15% depending on company and employee demographics. Is my business eligible for West Texas Employer Health Plan? If you reside in one of the 34 counties (view plan foot print here), and your business is a member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce with 2-50 employees, then your business is eligible!

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Is this a "skinny" plan? NO, these are NOT "skinny" plans. These are UnitedHealthCare's® most popular plans that are offered today to large employers nationwide. enefits will include: unlimited lifetime max; B preventive care covered at 100%; $0 co-pay telemedicine benefit on most plans (unlimited); personalized weight loss program with one-onone virtual coaching (included at no cost); quit for life smoking cessation program with oneon-one coaching (included at no cost); maternity benefits and coverage (all plans); prescription drug coverage (all plans); mental health/ substance abuse coverage (all plans); $0 doctor visit for children (under 19) available on most plans (unlimited); national network coverage

How will my business and our employees Who do I contact? Danny Koch at Mutual Med: be rated? No medical underwriting is required (832) 492-4083 for Lubbock Chamber members. Guaranteed coverage for pre-existing conditions. Rating is based on company demographics and census information, not based on health conditions. What is the West Texas Employer Health Plan foot print? Click here to view eligible counties. CLICK FOR MORE INFO AND A COMPLETE LIST OF SPONSORS

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The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will Sponsorship information and more inforhost the State of the Texas Tech University Sys- mation about the event is available by contacttem Luncheon on Tues., Oct. 16 at 11:30 a.m. ing Kyle Jacobson at (806) 761-7000 or by email at the Museum of Texas Tech University, 3301 at Kyle.Jacobson@lubbockbiz.org. 4th St. The luncheon will feature Texas Tech UniThanks to our sponsors: versity System Interim Chancellor / Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center President Presented by Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., and Texas Tech University President Lawrence Schovanec, Ph.D. The Lubbock business community will be Diamond: brought up to speed about the latest developAmerican National Bank ments at the TTU System as well as both local Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. campuses. Texas Tech University key leaders StarCare Specialty Health System will also discuss the Fall 2018 enrollment figTTU Office of the President ures. TTUHSC The cost of the luncheon is $50. Chamber members receive a discounted rate of $40. ResPlatinum: ervations can be made here or by calling (806) Happy State Bank 761-7000. Reservation deadline is Tues., Oct. 2 Frenship Independent School District at noon.

CHAMBER SEEKING YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

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Do you know a middle or high school student with a great business idea? Do you know a middle or high school student that’s interested in starting his/her own business or non-profit? Would you like your child to be the CEO of his/her own company before even graduating high school?

Diamond: Madera Companies | Platinum: Lubbock ISD Tradeshow Platinum: Frenship ISD; South Plains Mall Office Graduation Presenting: Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. Graduation Platinum: Wayland Baptist University-Lubbock

If you’ve said yes to any of the above then your child should apply for the 2018-2019 Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). There are still a few spots available! Applications are available here or contact Amy Marquez at (806) 761-7000 for more information. Working for Business, Believing in Lubbock | 9

MEET 2019 BUSINESS EXPO CHAIRMAN

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Where do you work and what does your job entail? As of January 2017, I am a district sales coordinator with Aflac. I currently manage a group of six employee benefit specialists from my office at 3417 73rd St. In addition to Aflac, we represent other employee benefits like major medical and legal service plans. We are also very pleased to be an agent for the Chamber’s West Texas Employer Health Plan with UnitedHealthcare®.

How did you get involved with the Chamber and what keeps you involved? My wife, Kim and I became members of the Lubbock Chamber about 10 years ago. Within a few years, I joined the Ambassador program and was hooked. The Ambassador program gave us an awesome area to focus in on and to develop friends, business associates, and deep relationships that will last a lifetime. The “people” of the chamber is what keeps me involved. As a current member of the Leadership Lubbock class, the relationships just keep getting better and better. As the 2019 Chairman of Business Expo what are you hoping to accomplish? In the 2019 Business Expo, I am hoping to help member businesses get the best return on their investment. These members invest not only money to be there, but also their time as well as employee time away from work. Because of this huge commitment, I want to do my best to provide each exhibitor with the best environment to “show off” their business. In addition, as a committee we want to provide a great place to network with not only the public, but also with other Chamber businesses. Do you have a favorite Business Expo memory/ story? If so, what? Although being a volunteer for Business Expo is by far my favorite way to participate, one year, we decided to have a booth. The theme that year was the Olympics. My office team banded together, came up with a theme, and developed a “shooting” game with a target and some toy guns that use foam darts. We had more people come by and take a shot, while laughing and having a lot of fun. We even shot some of the foam

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darts and hit some of the large hanging signs from the ceiling. Although we were caught by a security guard, at least Eddie didn’t catch us. Don’t tell him. What advice do you have for a new Business Expo exhibitor? As a new exhibitor, my advice would be to make an effort to plan on making MANY business connections that will be vital to your business in the months following the Business Expo. The relationships that are created at this event could become your center of influences in the months ahead. Make an effort to get out from behind your booth and network with others and plant seeds. Don’t be in heavy sales mode, but rather learn from other businesses and focus on what they are doing. Observe seasoned exhibitors to discover new ideas for the following year, when you come back to the Business Expo in 2020. Why do you think it’s important for businesses to exhibit at Business Expo? I think it’s important to be a part of Business Expo because where else can you expose your business in a climate-controlled environment to literally thousands of public participants and hundreds of other business owners? If you miss it or choose not to participate, you could be missing YOUR next big customer. “Make your plans to be in attendance. If you can be an exhibitor, fantastic. If you can be a volunteer and help us make 2019 the best ever, fantastic. If you can be there in attendance on Business Expo, fantastic. Don’t miss out. Come be a part of Business Expo on January 24, 2019.”

CONGRATULATIONS TO OCTOBER 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? We realized early on in our membership with the Chamber that this was so much more than events and networking opportunities. Those are important, but business owners need to understand the value of a pro-business group like the Chamber as it relates to regulations, laws, etc. at the local, state and national levels. The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is on the front lines fighting on the behalf of business owners at every level. When did Madera Companies join the Chamber? Madera Residential has been a member of the Chamber since 2011. We are a proud Lubbock company that initially joined for the networking opportunities with like-minded Lubbock companies the Chamber provides. What is your favorite part of being a member of the Chamber? Our favorite part of being a part of the Chamber is the people. The Chamber has an extraordinary staff. They are hard-working and passionate about making Lubbock a pro-business city. Beyond the staff they also have amazing leadership with the board and executive committee. The programming the Lubbock Chamber provides to help develop leaders with the Ambassador Program and Leadership Lubbock are second to none.

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In what ways is Madera Companies involved with the Chamber? Our company is very involved as it relates to Chamber events, but we also covet the volunteer leadership opportunities that exist. Currently, I (Dave Marcincowski) am on the executive committee for the Chamber. This year Madera Companies submitted multiple applications for our folks to participate in Leadership Lubbock and we nominated several people for the Young Professionals Twenty Under Forty award. We believe very strongly in the mission of the Chamber and will continue to look for opportunities to help advance its agenda. Does Madera Companies have a favorite Chamber event? If so, what? We love the Hub City BBQ Cook-off, but the YEA! program has a very special place in our heart. We love programs that provide an opportunity to develop the young minds that will be our future! Tell us about your business. Madera Companies is a full-service real estate company specializing in value-add apartments. We currently own/manage 14,000 apartment units across Texas.

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MEET LUBBOCK CHAMBER BOARD MEMBER

Chris James

I have worked at United Supera strong chamber in Lubbock that markets for 37 years and currently educates our citizens and is always serve as COO. I oversee retail opadvocating for a strong business enerations in our 95 stores in Texas vironment. I love living in Lubbock and New Mexico. Our company and being involved in the commuhas always been a member of the nity. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a graduate of Leadership Chamber in every town we operate Lubbock, have served on the board a store. I feel it is vital that we are of Literacy Lubbock, and helped in part of the community in which we many ways with numerous United live and work. I first got involved Way campaigns. My goal is to never with our Chamber, helping with the again take for granted that someone annual Hub City BBQ Cook-off. This else will take care of the responsibilalong with the newer Lubbock Uncorked event ity of helping those in need. We must all work are my favorite two events that the Chamber together to make Lubbock a better place to live puts on each year. We are lucky to have such for everyone.

MEET THE 2018 ANNUAL AWARDS HONOREES The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Awards Meeting and Officer Installation Luncheon on Thurs., Nov. 29 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. The keynote speaker will be former Texas Tech University System Chancellor Robert Duncan. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award honorees include: Ambassador of the Year: Paulene Salamon, Kona-Ice of South Lubbock Volunteer of the Year: Megan Sunderman, Texas Tech Club