Lubbock Business Network - October 2014 Newsletter

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The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

Business Mercado October 14 Vol. 22 No. 10 October 2014 Business Mercado & Hispanic Heritage Luncheon

Hub City BBQ Recap

Chamber Employer Health Plan

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Lubbock Business Network

In the News this Month:

Business Mercado............................................................... 6 Hispanic Heritage Luncheon........................................... 6 Educator Appreciation Reception................................. 7 New Century Leadership Class Day Recap................. 8 Hub City BBQ Recap....................................................... 8-9 Chamber Employer Health Plan...................................10

A Message from the Chamber

S ince 1913, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce’s 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 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.

Share Your News!

To submit an article about your business, to purchase Lubbock Business Network sponsorships, contact the Chamber’s Communications and Marketing Division at (806) 761-7000.

Chamber Chat Chamber Chat is a weekly video update meant to inform Chamber members about Chamber happenings. Click here to see the latest edition of Chamber Chat. Interested in sponsoring one or more editions of Chamber Chat? Contact Chamber Marketing Specialist Haily Assiter by email at haily.assiter@ lubbockbiz.org, or by phone at (806) 761-7003.

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2014 Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Chairwoman

Alona Beesinger, Suddenlink Chairman-Elect

Jay Jacobus, Scarborough Specialties, Inc. Immediate Past Chairman

Carlos Morales, Caprock Home Health Treasurer

Beth Bridges, South Plains Mall Secretary

Eddie McBride, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairwoman, Business Development

Diannah Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency Vice Chairman, Communications & Marketing

Peter Hur, RFS Financial Services Vice Chairman, Education & Workforce Development

Gabe Vitela, Twisted Root Burger Co. Vice Chairman, Leadership

Sidney Hopper, United Supermarkets LLC Vice Chairman, Government & Community Relations

David Park, Atmos Energy Vice Chairman, Membership & Investor Relations

Brice Foster, City Bank

Board of Directors

Carmen Aguirre, Children’s 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 Enterprises/Mercedes-Benz Scott Fagin, First United Bank Linda Gaither, WestMark Realtors-Gaither/Ratcliff Sonny Garza, City Bank Clayton Isom, The Isom Group Dan Jackson, KCBD TV-News Channel 11 Brent King, UMC Health System Jessie Mendoza, FirstBank & Trust Co. Kathy Oaks, American Cancer Society Richard Parks, Covenant Health Bill Patton, Robinson, Johnston & Patton, CPAs Tony Pena, FirstCapital Bank L. Timothy Perrin, Lubbock Christian University Norval Pollard, City Bank 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 Irasema Velasquez, Velasquez Insurance & Worksite Benefits Dr. David Vroonland, Frenship Independent School District Chuck Walker, FirstCare Health Plans Mitch Watson, FirstBank & Trust Co. Connie Wharton, Centennial Bank

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October 9 Business After Hours hosted by Hampton Inn & Suites

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Ribbon Cutting: FirstBank & Trust Co. – 4:30 p.m.

7808 Indiana Ave.

October 14 Business Mercado Hispanic Heritage Luncheon

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Leadership Lubbock Committee – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC Young Professionals First Tuesday Networking hosted

by Koetter Fire Protection – 5:30 p.m. – 510 13th St.

October 22 Educator Appreciation Reception

8 Ribbon Cutting: Servco – 9 a.m. – 2701 E. 66th St.

Ribbon Cutting: South Plains Job Fair – 9:45 a.m.

Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane

Business Mercado/Hispanic Heritage Luncheon Committee – 4 p.m. – LCOC

October 23 Business After Hours hosted by Llano Estacado Winery October 28 Chamber 101: Pizza with the President sponsored by Buffalo Springs Lake

Chamber 101: Pizza with the President October 28, 2014 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1500 Broadway San Jacinto Room

2nd Floor Wells Fargo Ctr

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2014 Annual Meeting The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce hosts its Annual Meeting on Dec. 4 to recognize its accomplishments over the past year and the members and volunteers who make it possible. Join us as we celebrate our 5-Star Chamber and our member businesses.

December 4 – 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Featured Speaker: Libby Spears – “What’s Your Plan Be?” “What’s Your Plan Be?”: Be Rooted Today’s marketplace is complex, crowded, competitive and incredibly noisy. Do you stand out? For the last 10 years, Lubbock native and Texas Tech grad uate Libby Spears has worked with professionals, teams and organizations across all industries and found that many of them are operating from a play book that is out of day and out of touch, leaving them just another face in the crow. Who can survive under these conditions? The people and organizations who write their own rules for success and take a risk to do things that no one else is doing not only survive, they thrive. They confidently answer the question “What’s Your Plan Be?”.

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Ribbon Cutting: Goodwill Insutries – 8:30 a.m.

2121 Marsha Sharp Freeway Community Prayer Luncheon Committee – 4 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Hampton Inn & Suites – 5 p.m. – 5614 Englewood Ave. Business After Hours hosted by Hampton Inn & Suites 5:30 p.m. – 5614 Englewood Ave.

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Ribbon Cutting: Bayer Museum of Agriculture – 3:30 p.m.

1121 Canyon Lake Dr.

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Business Mercado – 10 a.m.

Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane Hispanic Heritage Luncheon – Noon Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane

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Ambassador Luncheon – Noon Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas, 715 28th St. New Century Leadership Committee – 1p.m. – LCOC

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Transportation Committee – 9:30 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Vision Employment Group – 10 a.m.

2024 82nd St., Suite 102 Government Relations Committee – 1:30 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Hart Moving & Storage – 4:30 p.m.

3615 Magnolia

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Ribbon Cutting: Roy W. Neal, Jr. Agency, Inc. – 5 p.m.

6004-B North Cedar Ave.

21 Young Professionals Committee – Noon – LCOC 22

NCL Positive Impact Class Day – All Day Educator Appreciation Reception – 4:30 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Big Brothers Big Sisters – 4:30 p.m.

4316 Knoxville

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Executive Committee – Noon – LCOC Business After Hours hosted by Llano Estacado Winery 5:30 p.m. – 3426 East FM 1585

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Ribbon Cutting: Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas – 8:30 a.m.

5710 Spur 327

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Chamber 101: Pizza with the President sponsored by Buffalo Springs Lake – 11:30 a.m. – 1500 Broadway, San Jacinto Room (2nd Floor Wells Fargo Center)

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Ribbon Cutting: Custom Electronics – 8:30 a.m. – 1214 18th St.

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Board of Directors – 10 a.m.

Bayer Museum of Agriculture, 1121 Canyon Lake Dr.

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

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Inn & Suites October 9, 2014 5:30pm - 7:00pm 5614 Englewood Ave.

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October 23, 2014 5:30PM-7:00PM 3426 East FM 1585

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Chamber Staff President/CEO Eddie McBride, IOM Executive Vice President Government & Community Relations Norma Ritz Johnson, IOM, CCE CFO & Vice President Administration Sheri Nugent, IOM Vice President Business Development Christye Weld Vice President Communications & Marketing Tammi Boozer Vice President Membership & Investor Relations Colleen Evans, IOM Leadership Director Amy Marquez Education Director Allison Cottrell Marketing Specialist Haily Assiter Event Specialist Haley Howey Government & Community Relations Specialist Stevie Poole Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator Patsy Moffett Customer Service Representative Patricia Picon Interns Keely Hamman Peyton Waldrip

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6th Annual Business Mercado on October 14

Join us Tues., Oct. 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. The Mercado celebrates business and culture and spotlights Hispanic owned businesses as well as businesses looking to connect with the Hispanic market. Get your FREE tickets through noon on Mon. Oct. 13, at the Chamber office. Tickets are $5 at the door on the day of the event. Sponsorships and booths are still available, so please email christye.weld@lubbockbiz.org or call (806) 761-7000 for more information.

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Thank you to our sponsors!

Diamond: Suddenlink Platinum: Lubbock KIDS Dental Gold: Allstate Insurance – Russell Donaway, American National Bank, Caprock Home Health Services, First Mortgage Home Lending, Pavecon, United Supermarkets, Wells Fargo, Windsor Creek Apartments, Workforce Solutions

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Lubbock Civic Center 1501 Mac Davis Ln

Diamond Sponsor

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Hispanic Heritage Luncheon on October 14

Join the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce for lunch as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! The Hispanic Heritage Lunch will be held on Tues., Oct. 14, at 11:30 a.m. in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Banquet Hall. The featured speaker is Eddie Aldrete, Senior Vice President of International Bank of Commerce and former Chairman of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He was awarded the Corporate Executive of the Year by the SAH Chamber in 2009. Tickets are $35. Chamber members receive a discounted price of $30. Sponsorship tables are still available, so email christye.weld@lubbockbiz.org or call (806) 761-7000 for more information.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Presenting: Reagor Auto Mall, Ltd. Diamond: American National Bank, Suddenlink Platinum: First United Bank, Montelongo’s Mexican Restaurant, TTU Division of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Community Engagement (DIDECE) Gold: Amerigroup Corporation, Prosperity Bank, TTU HUB Office and Office of Procurement Services, Velasquez Insurance & Worksite Benefits Silver: Alderson Enterprises, Atmos Energy, Great Plains Distributors, Law Offices of David Martinez, Lubbock Eye Clinic, South Plains College

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Media Sponsors

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Tuesday, October 14 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cut this coupon for free entry into Business Mercado!

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Educator Appreciation Reception The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce supports the educational efforts of our schools and the educators who work diligently to serve our students and community. The Educator Appreciation Award honors and celebrates these accomplishments. The educators were selected by the students of the 2013-2014 New Century Leadership class. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate the following 12 educators for being selected to receive the 2014 Educator Appreciation Award.

In honor of our educators, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will have the Educator Appreciation Reception on Wed., Oct. 22, 4:30-6 p.m., at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Office,1500 Broadway, Suite 101.

For additional information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Amy Marquez at (806) 761-7002 or amy.marquez@ lubbockbiz.org.

Thank you to Gold Sponsors: Texas Tech University Office of the President and Lubbock Independent School District

20 Under 40 awardees will be announced Tues., Oct. 7. Be on the look out for more information.

2014 Educator Appreciation Award Recipients Erin Castle, Lubbock High School Elizabeth Duran, Estacado High School Eben Emerson, Christ the King Cathedral School Elizabeth McGinnis, Monterey High School Shannon Powell, Trinity Christian School Shelly Price, Lubbock Christian School Gustavo Rodriguez, Talkington School for Young Women Leaders Mika Smith, Coronado High School Kamber Smith, Shallowater High School Jared Squires, Kingdom Preparatory Academy Laci Talerico, Lubbock-Cooper High School Patti Thompson, New Deal High School

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SAVE THE DATE NOVEMBER 12 State Legislative Appreciation Luncheon 11:45 a.m.

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Presenting Sponsor: StarCare Specialty Health System Diamond Sponsor: Parkhill, Smith & Cooper Featuring: Senator Charles Perry, District 28 State Representative John Frullo, District 84 State Representative, District 83

Chamber University: “ The Trenches of Teamwork”, which will discuss conflict resolution, working with people you don’t like, and emotional intelligence.

This seminar will be at the Wells Fargo Center on the second floor in the San Jacinto Room.

The doors will open at 8 a.m. with a complimentary breakfast provided. The program begins at 8:30 a.m. and will conclude by 11: 30 a.m.

Chamber University: “The Trenches of Teamwork,” is sponsored by American National Bank, United Supermarkets and Workforce Solutions South Plains.

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13th Annual Hub City BBQ Biggest Yet

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce hosted the 13th Annual Hub City BBQ on Thurs., Sept. 18, with a record-breaking crowd. The event was held on Broadway between Avenue O and Texas Avenue and attracted people from all over the South Plains.

BBQ Committee Chairman Brandon Mullins of Starbucks Coffee said, “It was a pleasure to act as Chairman for the 2014 Hub City BBQ. It was a year spent with some amazing volunteers on the BBQ Committee, willing to put their time and effort into making this huge event a big success. Big BBQ thanks to the committee and to the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce for allowing me to serve as your BBQ Chair for 2014.”

With lines already forming outside the gates, the BBQ began at 5 p.m. School of Rock opened with amazing covers of popular songs and opened for featured musical guest Bart Crow, a giant in Texas Country music.

Over 120 teams participated in a friendly cooking competition on corporate, professional and amateur levels. Participants prepared brisket, ribs, other meat and desserts for the Cook-off.

Congratulations to the 2014 Hub City BBQ Cook-off Winners!

Corporate – Brisket 1st-Lubbock National Bank 2nd-The Shack BBQ 3rd-Centennial Bank Corporate – Ribs 1st-Atmos Energy #2 2nd-Gene Messer KIA 3rd-Gene Messer Chevrolet Corporate – Other 1st-Atmos Energy #2 2nd-Vista Bank 3rd-Prosperity Bank Corporate – Dessert 1st-Tigris Real Estate 2nd-Coca Cola 3rd-Lubbock National Bank Professional – Brisket 1st-United Supermarkets 2nd-Seasoned with Love Catering 3rd-Lone Star Bank

Professional – Ribs 1st-Lubbock Welding Supply 2nd-B&J Welding Supply 3rd-Yates Flooring Center Professional – Other 1st-Lubbock Welding Supply 2nd-Custom Homes by Robert Wood, LLC #2 3rd-Happy State Bank Professional – Dessert 1st-Custom Homes by Robert Wood, LLC #1 2nd-Custom Homes by Robert Wood, LLC #3 3rd-United Supermarkets Amateur/Student – Brisket 1st-Starbucks Coffee 2nd-Sonic Team #1 3rd-Overhead Door Company of Lubbock #3 Amateur/Student – Ribs 1st-Starbucks Coffee 2nd-Sonic Team #2 3rd-Tejas Motors Amateur/Student – Other 1st-Turner & Jordan PC 2nd-Overhead Door Company of Lubbock #3 3rd-Ramar Communications Amateur/Student – Dessert 1st-Tejas Motors 2nd-Ramar Communications 3rd-Starbucks Coffee Most Unique Cooker Carpet Tech Smokey the Bear Red Raider Meats Best Social Media Happy State Bank Best Campsite boxGATE Hair of the Dog Ferguson Enterprises Worst Looking Thursday Morning Custom Homes by Robert Wood, LLC Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor: Suddenlink Diamond & Media Sponsors: Arctic Glacier, 107.7 The Eagle, 97.3 Yes! FM, AM 950/100.7 FM, Double T 104.3, KCBD News Channel 11, Magic 93.7, Oldies 97.7, Red Dirt Rebel 105.3 FM, Rock 96.9 Band Sponsor: Lubbock KIDS Dental

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Emerald Sponsors: Citibus, City of Lubbock, Griffin Wink, Jack Daniel’s, United Supermarkets Platinum Sponsors: Acme Electric, Action Printing, American National Bank, Atmos Energy, Bud Light, Chick-fil-A, Coors Light, Crown Point Health Suites, Lubbock National Bank, Miller Lite, Raider Red Meats, Republic National Distributing Company, Scarborough Specialties, Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre, WesTech Electric, X8 Environmental Gold: B&J Welding Supply, Carpet Tech, Centennial Bank, Collins Tile & Stone, Custom Electronics, Domino’s Pizza, Family Powersports Lubbock, First Capital Bank, First United Bank, Hillcrest Golf & Country Club, Hugo Reed & Associates, Hurst Farm Supply, Koetter Fire Protection, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Llano Estacado Winery, Lubbock Power & Light, McMahon Vinson Bennett LLP, Michael Calvillo Bail Bonds, Module Truck Systems, Prosperity Bank, SouthWest Bank, Valentine’s Building Services, WesTech Plumbing Bronze: Bimbo Bakeries USA, Cabela’s, J Ferg Energy Pros, Purple Tie Limo, Sam’s Club, Tigris Real Estate LLC, Vision Audio Silver: ADC Group Inc., Alderson Enterprises, Best Buy, boxGATE, Carizma Motors, City Bank, Clarion Hotel Grand Park, Extreme Packets, Ferguson Enterprises, Field Manning Stone Hawthorne & Aycock P.C., FirstCare Health Plans, Forrest Tire Co., Gebo’s, Gene Messer KIA, Happy State Bank, Lubbock Wholesale Payments, MCM Elegante, Morrison Supply Company, Overhead Door Company, PaveCon, Platinum Bank, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency, Security State Bank, Slate Group, South Plains Mall, Tejas Motors, Twist’d Texan, West Texas Gas, WestMark Realtors, Yates Flooring Center

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Lubbock National Bank 1st - Corporate Brisket

Atmos Energy #2 1st - Corporate Ribs

Atmos Energy #2 1st - Corporate Other

Tigris Real Estate 1st - Corporate Dessert

United Supermarkets 1st - Professional Brisket

Lubbock Welding Supply 1st - Professional Ribs

Lubbock Welding Supply 1st - Professional Other

Custom Homes by Robert Wood #1 1st - Professional Dessert

Starbucks Coffee 1st - Amateur Brisket

Starbucks Coffee 1st - Amateur Ribs

Turner & Jordan PC 1st - Amateur Other

Tejas Motors 1st - Amateur Dessert

Texas Tech University State of the System Luncheon The three key leaders of the Texas Tech University System and its two Lubbock components were featured at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce’s Texas Tech State of the System Luncheon, presented by Aim Bank. The luncheon featured Chancellor Robert Duncan, Texas Tech President M. Duane Nellis, Ph.D, and TTU Health Sciences Center President Tedd Mitchell, M.D.

Harvest Luncheon The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual event to celebrate the area harvest with a Harvest Luncheon on Oct. 1, at the Bayer Museum of Agriculture, featuring Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples as the keynote speaker.

Thanks to Presenting Sponsor Bayer CropScience, Diamond Sponsors Gicon Pumps and Equipment and Vista Bank, and Platinum Sponsors AgTexas Farm Credit, Texas Agricultural Cooperative Trust, Hurst Farm Supply, Capital Farm Credit, Ramar Communications.

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Lubbock Chamber and FirstCare Health Plans Unveil Private Market Alternatives to the Federal Health Care Marketplace Nine new plans give Chamber business members choice, affordability and guaranteed options Health care mandates weigh heavily on the minds of Lubbock area business owners. Harnessing the power of the local business community, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and FirstCare Health Plans today unveiled expanded employer health plans open to Chamber business members. With 16 total plans to choose from, the 2015 Chamber Employer Health Plan provides member companies a range of new coverage choices similar to those offered by large employers in the region, as well new funding options to help control costs. Open enrollment begins Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 14, 2014.

Member companies with two or more employees qualify automatically for the Chamber Employer Health Plan.

“We respect business owners’ rights to choose to provide health care coverage for their employees and we offer multiple plan options that can be customized to fit their unique needs,” commented FirstCare CEO and President Darnell Dent.

“It’s no secret the Affordable Care Act has caused concern for businesses of all sizes. Our plans provide comprehensive,

high-quality affordable alternatives to the Federal health care exchange for Lubbock Chamber member businesses.”

“Lubbock Chamber member companies have the unique opportunity to participate in high quality, comprehensive health care coverage similar to the offerings from large area employers at a fraction of the cost,” commented Chairwoman Alona Beesinger, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber Employer Health Plan offers options to member companies who may not have been able to offer coverage in the past and includes an extensive local network of doctors and hospitals, encompassing Covenant Health and UMC, along with pharmacy coverage.

Employers choose their contribution levels and what plans to offer their employees. Plans can be supplemented with dental, vision and other ancillary coverage, health savings accounts and health and wellness products.

Using the new FirstCare Health Connect portal, businesses gain access to enrollment in one or more of the

nine new plans or the seven existing plans for currently enrolled groups.

Once enrolled, the platform tracking and reporting system streamlines health care administration and ACA-compliance support for employers, freeing them to focus on their business. In addition, FirstCare provides local Lubbock service and support.

Employees can expect a simple onestop shop for enrollment in medical, dental, pharmacy, ancillary, health savings accounts and health and wellness products, plus highly-personalized support tools and local service. In addition, employees can return to FirstCare Health Connect after enrollment to take advantage of health and wellness activities and products, as well as health assessments and information.

Health Care Roundtable & News Conference The Lubbock Chamber Commerce hosted a health care roundtable with Congressman Randy Neugebauer along with officials from the Chamber, FirstCare

Health Plans, Covenant Health and UMC Health System as well as Chamber member businesses. After the roundtable, a news conference was held to unveil

Cannon Allen, Davis Allen Agency; Chuck Walker, FirstCare Regional Executive Director; Brent King, UMC Health System Director of Managed Care; Alona Beesinger, Chamber Chairwoman; Congressman Randy Neugebauer; Darnell Dent, FirstCare CEO and President; Richard Parks, Covenant Health President and CEO

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the Chamber and FirstCare Health Plans market alternatives to the Federal Health Care Marketplace.

Brent King, Richard Parks, Alona Beesinger, Congressman Randy Neugebauer, and Darnell Dent spoke at the news conference to unveil the new health plans for 2015.

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October Business of the Month: MCM Elegante Hotel & Suites 5x7.indd 1

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce congratulates MCM Elegante Hotel & Suites on its October Business of the Month award achievement.

“We have been involved with the Chamber since we purchased the Holiday Inn Hotel in September 2013,” MCM Elegante Area General Manager Kristi Davis said. “It was important for us to use that avenue to become part of the community.”

The Chamber is pleased to know that MCM Elegante’s membership has been beneficial to its business relationships and its involvement in the community.

“Involvement in the Lubbock Chamber has been very valuable to our business,” said Davis. “As a new member of the community it has helped us reach

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individuals and decision makers that have impacted our business positively.”

The Chamber appreciates MCM Elegante’s enthusiasm it has portrayed in the year that it has been a member.

“We participate in as many Chamber functions as possible,” stated Davis.

Since becoming a member, MCM Elegante has been actively involved in the Chamber and participated in multiple Chamber events. MCM

Elegante has hosted a Business After Hours event, had a ribbon cutting, participated in the Chamber’s Annual Hub City BBQ Cook-Off, and more.

“One of our favorites is the Hub City BBQ,” said Davis. “It was our first function as the MCM Elegante Hotel & Suites in 2013.”

Thanks to MCM Elegante for its membership and dedication to the Chamber.

Congratulations, MCM Elegante, October Business of the Month!

The Chamber is proud to congratulate MCM Elegante on its October Business of the Month achievement. MCM Elegante, along with all of the other businesses of the month for 2014, will be considered for the Chamber’s Business of the Year award, in December 2014.

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Board Member Spotlight: Jay Jacobus

Jack knew the value of the Chamber from a business relationship standpoint, so he pointed us that direction. I initially got involved with Leadership Lubbock, and then I was fortunate enough to serve on a couple of those steering committees.

The people who make up the Chamber have kept me involved. The Chamber really does work for business and tout Lubbock, but it is the membership of the Chamber that keeps people involved. I have met some amazing and inspirational people through the relationships that I have developed over the past several years because of the opportunities that the Chamber has offered me.

Getting to know Jay Jacobus, Board Member and Lubbock Chamber Chairman-Elect.

How did you get involved with the Chamber and what keeps you involved?

My father-in-law, Jack Scarborough, really encouraged me to get involved with the Chamber. After my wife and I moved back to Lubbock, we were looking for ways to get ‘plugged in’ to the community, and

What is your favorite event or program of the Chamber? I have really enjoyed the Hub City BBQ over the years. It is fun to see people out of their work environment and see them having a great time enjoying the company of each other out there. There have been several years that the weather really hasn’t been the best; however, it sure doesn’t affect the turnout of some great cooking teams and some hungry carnivores.

I’ve really also enjoyed the Prayer Breakfast/Luncheons over the years. We have been so fortunate to have some unbelievable speakers and entertainers.

I know that our office staff has left that event feeling very encouraged. It is just such a positive, inspirational event.

What are some of your other community leadership roles? Currently, I am pretty involved with our church, Bacon Heights Baptist Church, on a few different committees. I am also the chairman of the Lubbock Transit Advisory Board.

Finish this sentence: Never again will I… whoa there! That already sounds like the famous last words of a fool. So, I’ll put a twist on it. Never again will I … have an opportunity to make a positive impact on someone else’s life today. I was just thinking about that in my quiet time this morning because I missed an opportunity to help a fellow out yesterday because I was ‘too busy’.

Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock Spotlight: Mike Laughlin Why did you choose to be a member of Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock? As a tour guide at Llano Estacado Winery, I wanted to network with other young professionals and start to generate business for my tasting room. YPGL was the perfect place to do that.

How long have you been a YP member? Since late 2009, or about five years.

What are some of your favorite YP events to attend? I’ve done the Lunch and Learns in the past, but I really enjoy First Tuesday Networking.

What do you feel is the most rewarding part of being a YP member? We have so many young talented individuals in Lubbock, I am grateful to meet people my age, some going through similar growing pains, professionally and personally.

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Why is being a YP member important to you? As I grow in my position at work, and as I’ve stayed in YPGL, it is great to see the next generation of Young Professionals grow within their companies.

Where do you work? Llano Estacado Winery What is your position? I am the Tasting Room Manager What all does your position entail? Front House Operations, Management and Budgeting. I manage all the departments that Directly Interact with our customers, Tasting Room, Basket House, Wine Club, Special Events, and Direct Shipping.

How long have you been with your current company? Five and a half years.

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Chamber Ambassador Program

The Chamber’s ambassador program is comprised of 207 ambassadors, representing their member businesses. These 207 ambassadors are split up into five teams. Ambassadors compete, every month, for the most patricipation in ambassador events.

Ambassadors are most commonly seen welcoming new businesses and helping existing businesses celebrate milestones at ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings. They also serve as greeters and hosts for monthly luncheon meetings, Business After Hours, Chamber 101, and a number of other Chamber special events, receptions, meetings, etc.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Ambassador of the Month award and/or the Ambassador Team of the Month Award, or if you are interested in becoming an ambassador, please

contact Haily Assiter, Marketing Specialist, at haily.assiter@ lubbockbiz.org or by phone at (806) 761-7003.

In the month of August, Judy Tyree was named Ambassador of the Month. Team Soliz won Ambassador Team of the Month.

49 percent of all 207 ambassadors participated in at least one event. Team Davis achieved 51 percent participation. Team Laughlin achieved 43 percent participation. Team Pool achieved 51 percent participation. Team Schooler achieved 42 percent participation. Team Soliz achieved 59 percent participation.

The Chamber appreciates the efforts put forth by our Ambassadors, and the time they each devote to Chamber events. Great job in August, keep up the good work!

August Ambassador of the Month: Judy Tyree Congratulations to Judy Tyree, August Ambassador of the Month! In the month of August, Tyree earned 39 points.

Tyree’s Ambassador of the Month honor is impressive, considering she joined the Chamber’s Ambassador Program in June, this year.

“I enjoy the ribbon cuttings the best,” Tyree stated.

Tyree said being an Ambassador for the Chamber has proved to be rewarding. She said it is rewarding because of the opportunities there are to meet so many people. In addition to meeting people, Tyree said it is rewarding because she learns about what is going on in our community.

Being an Ambassador is important to Tyree because it gives her an activity to enjoy people.

Tyree retired four years ago from PlainsCapital Mortgage.

Today, she is President of the Lubbock Area Square & Round Dance Federation. Serving LASRDF as President entails presiding over all local meetings and attending all State Meetings as a voting delegate.

Tyree said she has been square dancing for about 12 years.

Outside of the Chamber, Tyree is involved in her church and volunteers in the computer classes at the Lubbock Senior Center.

Judy Tyree received her Ambassador of the Month award at the September Ambassador Luncheon from the Chamber Ambassador Program Chairman David Putman.

August Ambassador Team of the Month: Team Soliz Congratulations, Team Soliz, Ambassador Team of the Month! Team Soliz finished August with 178 points and 59 percent participation.

Team Soliz, led by Danny Soliz includes: Sandy Abbe, Rex Andrews, Melinda Baker, Andy Bean, Tina Boneta, Donna Borden, Taylor Bristow, Scott Cain, Stacy Cain, Audra Dyer, Marie H. Evans, Ellen Spoon, Randy Gattis, Christina Gandhi, Marie Gonzales, Kristin Lea Hagins, Shannon Hansen, Brandon Hart, Christy Haynes, Chuck Heinz, Vanesa Hyde, Christy McGill, Nick Mertens, Ricky Neelley, Frederic Popanz, Gloria Quinton, Amy Rock, Melenie Segura, Miles Seybert, Frank Silvas, Mike Sparks, Steve Sypert, Kristin Thomas, Loreley Torres, Lewis Vega, Carmen Vige, Spike Wideman, Taysha Williams, Teresa Young, Louisa Vaca, Valerie Zink, and Janie Zuniga.

Members of Team Soliz were recognized at the September Ambassador Luncheon for their August Ambassador Team of the Month achievement.

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New Century Leadership: Ropes Day

New Century Leadership’s orientation was held on September 9, 2014 at Bacon Heights Baptist Church.

Thank you to the 2014-2015 NCL Steering Committee for all of their hard work organizing a great kick off to the class year.

Chamber Staff Liaison: Amy Marquez, Leadership Director

NEW CENTURY LEADERSHIP LUBBOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Bradley Madison (Chairman), Calvert Home Health Jody Reding (Chairwoman Elect), Lubbock Christian University Vickie Bennett, FirstBank & Trust Jon Mark Bernal, Texas Tech Student Union & Activities Brice Kelly, Egenbacher Real Estate Raymond Richardson, Lubbock Christian University Charlie Rowten, Lubbock AvalancheJournal Jared Squires, Kingdom Prep. Academy New Century Leadership’s official 1st Class day was at Spirit Ranch on September 24, 2014. It was a fun filled day of team building exercises, and leadership training.

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings Ribbon Cuttings sponsored by:

180 Vape 5206 82nd St., Ste. 14 14

American Business Women’s Association–Lubbock Area Lights Chapter

American Diabetes Association “Walk to Stop Diabetes”

Lubbock Business Network

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings

Betenbough Homes 6305 82nd St.

Comfort Keepers’Feed Seniors Now Program benefiiting Lubbock Meals on Wheels

Catholic Charities Diocese of Lubbock 1505 34th St.

Children’s Home of Lubbock Fall Festival 4404 Idalou Hwy

Deja Blue Boutique

Earl’s Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc. 7405 Brownfield Hwy

(Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas)

612 W Loop 289

Fairfield Inn 4007 S Loop 289

First Cash Pawn

7301 University Ave., Ste. 100-300

Hyatt Place 2309 Mac Davis Lane

Jersey Mike Subs 6319 82nd St., Ste. 300

Johnson & Pace, Inc. 1500 Broadway, Ste. 511

Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts 511 Ave K 15

Lubbock Business Network

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings

Menchie’s Frozen Yougrt 8201 Quaker Ave., Ste. 103

Lubbock Area Square & Round Dance Federation 2305 120th St.

Matador Motors 5901 34th St.

Pure Water Ice & Tea 404 Frankford Ave.

Sun Loan & Tax Service 405 Slide Rd., Ste. 111

Welcome New Chamber Members!

Please place this addition in your Chamber Business Directory & Resource Guide 8/16/14 - 9/15/14 Apothecary Specialty Pharmacy 5214 98th St., Ste. 302 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 368-8396 Back 40 Grill 5214 98th St. Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 853-8715 First Financial Trust & Asset Management 4903 82nd St., Ste. 30 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 543-4114 Hi-Fidelity 7619 University Lubbock, TX 79423 (806) 794-4507 Hyatt Place 2309 Mac Davis Lane Lubbock, TX 79415 MHBT 5214 68th St., Ste. 201 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 798-9060

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Servco 2701 E. 66th St. (79404) PO Box 64610 Lubbock, TX 79464 (806) 368-5660 Sun Loan & Tax Service 405 Slide Rd., Ste. 111 Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 686-3510

Texas Tech University Research Park 3810 4th St.

Taste 2345 50th St. Lubbock, TX 79412 (806) 762-4824 Teasters Tea Company 4601 S. Loop 289, Ste. 30 Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 784-0066 Vision Audio 5181 69th Street Lubbock, TX 79424 (806) 798-3343

Tigris Real Estate HQ Plaza 5307 W Loop 289