Lubbock Business Network - September 2018 by Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

LUBBOCK BUSINESS NETWORK

Vol. 27 No. 9 September 2018

• Chamber Launches West Texas Employer Health Plan, pg. 5 • Meet Leadership Lubbock Alumnus, Barry Orr, pg. 9

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY SEEKS INNOVATIVE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR 2018-2019 PROGRAM pg. 3

• ServPro of Southwest Lubbock Celebrates 10 Years! pg. 11

...AND MORE!

Congressman Jodey Arrington and George McMahan receive awards. pg. 8 ®

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Quick Headlines! Chamber Launches West Texas Employer Health Plan.... 5 Work Your Connections ..................................................... 7 Congressman Jodey Arrington and George McMahan Receive Awards.................................................................... 8 Meet Leadership Lubbock Alumnus Barry Orr..................9 Your Vote, Your Voice............................................................. 10 ServPro of Southwest Lubbock Celebrates 10 Years .... 11 Meet the September Business of the Month.................... 14

Share Your News! To submit an article about your business or to purchase Lubbock Business Network sponsorships, contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000. Click here to visit our website, log into the members only portal, submit events/job openings and much more!

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY (YEA!) SEEKS INNOVATIVE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS The Lubbock Chamber Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 year. YEA! is a 30-week program that guides middle and high school students through launching and running their own real businesses or non-profit organization. YEA! is open to all students in grades 6-12. While in the program, students will receive all the necessary tools to launch their very own real, legal businesses. This includes access to valuable experts like attorneys, accountants, business mentors, and graphic designers; plus an audience with investors for real start-up cash! YEA! classes kick off on Oct. 23 and end with a graduation ceremony on May 14, 2019. Classess will meet every Tues. from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Texas Tech Innovation Hub, 3911 4th St.

Thanks to a generous grant from the CH Foundation, tuition will be $195 for the entire 30-week program, that takes participants from student to CEO of a fully functioning business. Limited spots are available! The selection process is competitive and applicants are interviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis. The YEA! program is presented by Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA). To learn more or to apply for the 2018-2019 class visit www.LubbockChamber.com/YEA.

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2018 Board of Directors EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chamber Staff

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

President/CEO Eddie McBride, IOM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Event Specialist Allison Cottrell

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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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 Member Relations Director Cathy Potter Director of Government Relations Kyle Jacobson

Accounting Specialist Charetta West Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator Patsy Moffett Customer Service Representative Taylor Frick Communications Intern Carson Glenewinkel

LUBBOCK CHAMBER LAUNCHES WEST TEXAS EMPLOYER HEALTH PLAN Last month, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announced new health insurance plan options for small business members, made possible by Association Health Plan rules issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) last month. The Chamber is targeting an effective coverage date for the new West Texas Employer Health Plan as early as October 1. “The opportunity for this new flexibility is due to an Executive Order issued last fall by the White House that allows for the creation of Association Health Plans for small employers with 50 or fewer employees. Those regulations were finalized in late June,” said Chamber Chairman Cory Powell. “The Lubbock Chamber actively urged and provided input into this new rule, and we have worked diligently to explore solutions we could bring to small businesses without delay.” Congressman Jodey Arrington also was on hand and offered remarks at the announcement. Powell said the Chamber had regularly expressed the healthcare related concerns and needs of small businesses in West Texas with the Congressman, who also applauded the new USDOL rule. Under the new rule, small businesses can enjoy the flexibility that large businesses have under the Affordable Care Act by pooling together. Until now, small businesses have been under more stringent Affordable Care Act regulations than large businesses. The Chamber hopes to roll out plans soon with a possible effective date of October 1 and is working closely with its insurance carrier partners.

(left to right) Chamber Chairman Cory Powell; Congressman

Jodey Arrington; Norma Ritz Johnson; Danny Kotch (Mutual Med); Mark Bellman (United HealthCare); Eddie McBride

“The Chamber has carefully and thoughtfully evaluated our options on behalf of our members, to whom we know we are accountable for finding the best solutions for the issues that keep them up at night,” said Powell. The Chamber provided detailed input to the U.S. Department of Labor on Association Health Plan regulations earlier this year and in May traveled to Washington D.C. to discuss the importance of this issue Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz as well as Congressman Jodey Arrington and organizations such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “We understand the challenges our small business members face when it comes to health insurance coverage,” said Chamber Chairman Cory Powell. “We are doing our best to roll out these new plan options soon.”

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Mark Your Calendars!

HARVEST LUNCHEON | October 4

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!

LubbockChamber.com | 806.761.7000

CONGRATS TO THREE-TIME AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH!

Paulene Salamon

September Calendar

4 YEA! Information Session – 6 p.m. – 3911 4th St. 5 Ambassador Orientation – 4 p.m. – LCOC 6 Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee 8:30 a.m. – Wells Fargo Building, 1500 Broadway, LEDA Board Rm - 5th Floor Ribbon Cutting: Office Depot – 11 a.m. 6805 Slide Rd.

7 Transportation Committee – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Dale Carnegie Training – 10:30 a.m. 10309 Indiana Ave. 11 YP Off-the-Clock sponsored by Staybridge Suites 5:30 p.m. – 4801 S Loop 289 13 Business After Hours sponsored by First United Bank – 5:30 p.m. – 5802 4th St. 14 Government Relations Committee – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC 17

Leadership Lubbock Steering Committee 3:30 p.m. – LCOC Hub City BBQ Committee – 4 p.m. – Wells Fargo Building, 1500 Broadway, LEDA Board Rm - 5th Floor

18 Ribbon Cutting: Hoverstate – 4 p.m. 800 Broadway, Ste. 100B 19

Leadership Lubbock Youth Day – All Day Ribbon Cutting: Family Smiles of Lubbock – 10 a.m. 5709 4th St. Ambassador Luncheon sponsored by Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre – 12 p.m. – 5101 Clovis Hwy. Ribbon Cutting: Lunchbox Wax – 4 p.m. 6810 Milwaukee Ave.

20 Executive Committee – 12 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: ServPro of Southwest Lubbock’s 10th Anniversary – 4 p.m. – 7477 CR 7000 22 Ribbon Cutting: Harms Pavillion – 11 a.m. 4404 Idalou Hwy.

“I’m honored to continue to be a part of the Chamber. I value all the relationships Kona Ice has and I look forward to being a part of this community for years to come.”

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25 Ribbon Cutting: Blair Chiropractic Clinic – 4 p.m. 1212 Ave. J 26 YP Lunch & Learn – 11:30 a.m. – Picoso’s Mexican Restaurant, 7611 Milwaukee Ave. 27

Board of Directors – 10 a.m. – TBD Young Professionals Steering Committee – 4 p.m. – LCOC Business After Hours sponsored by FirstBank & Trust 5:30 p.m. – Brisas Seafood & Lounge, 4210 82nd St.

*LCOC = Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

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

WORK YOUR CONNECTIONS What is your definition of selling? If your definition of selling is pressuring people to buy things they don’t want, then that belief may be holding your own sales back. ActionCOACH’s definition of selling is: “Professionally helping people buy what they want.” Let’s consider how most people approach buying anything: • We love to buy but hate to be sold • We buy from people we like • We like people we trust • We trust people who care about us and who demonstrate that in some tangible way In short, we buy from people with whom we have relationships. So if prospects buy from people with whom they have a relationship then the fastest way to increase sales is to have more mutually beneficial relationships. Think about that for a moment and then ask yourself, How does cold calling fit into that model? How do product pitches fit into that model? And how does the desperate-for-a-sale type salesperson fit into that model? The answer is they don’t. So how do you build relationships? Connect – You need to be around prospects that might be able to use your product or service so you can interact with them. This includes working with your existing customers, networking to meet new people face-to-face or broad-based communications (web, direct marketing) to offer value to those who may be ready to buy. Listen – The first step in building a relationship is to listen and learn about the other person. What are the challenges, problems or concerns of the prospects you have met or the audience you are addressing? Ask the questions: What is the biggest challenge you face? How could anyone help you? What would you like to do differently in the next 90days? Add Value – You have to give real value to demonstrate that you care about the prospect in order to start creating a relationship. Let’s look as some examples of how business owners can increase the number of connections: A software patent attorney called other attorneys he knew, none of whom focused on the software patent area. He asked them to coffee, lunch or breakfast and then chatted with them about their business and for ways to help them. In several cases

he was able to offer software patent work for existing clients of the other attorney. Thus making the other attorney more valuable in the eyes of their client while building a stronger relationship with the attorney, which led to referrals of new clients who needed software patents. The owner of a database management company created a referral system to encourage existing customers to introduce him to new prospects. He included a monetary reward for any introduction that led to a sale. He was able to make connections with several new prospects this way. Other business owners have used Chamber of Commerce meetings, or other networking meetings to make new connections by focusing on how they can help the people they meet rather than simply spouting their infomercial. You have probably experienced the boring 60-second monologue. Keep your opening statement to three seconds and let the person ask you questions. A real estate attorney wanted to make new connections with mortgage brokers, but couldn’t find a networking venue and didn’t believe any broker would take the time to meet with an unknown attorney. Instead he had a fruit basket from Edible Arrangements sent to mortgage brokers with a note that said, “I’m not your average real estate attorney and I will stop by your office next week to discuss how I can help you. Enjoy the fruit.” Sufficient to say, the broker was eager to meet with the attorney when he stopped by as he had already given value in a very memorable way! The old adage is that sales is a numbers game, and that is true. But rather than thinking that you have to meet X prospects per week, to have Y sales meetings, to make Z sales, think about how many connections you can make this week and how many of those connections you can provide added value to so they will become mutually beneficial relationships. A great book on increasing sales through making connections is Jeffrey Gitomer’s The Little Black Book of Connections. You can find a link to Jeffrey’s book on Amazon by clicking here.

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THANKS TO TAX REFORM

Last month, the U.S. Chamber’s Global Energy Institute (GEI) released a new analysis that quantifies billions of dollars of savings in lower electric bills Americans are starting to realize stemming from enactment of the Tax Cut & Jobs Act. Investor owned utilities (IOU) saw significant tax rate reductions from comprehensive tax reform and are now passing on those savings to their customers. GEI quantified that total savings in 12 representative states and further calculated the average residential customers’ savings. With businesses and families keeping more of their money, we also modeled the additional economic growth and job creation expected to occur. The 12 representative states GEI analyzed were Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Texas and Virginia. Across those states, customer savings over the next five years (20182022) will range from $100 million in Maine to over $3 billion in California. Each state also sees meaningful GDP and job gains as a result of these customer savings.

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The Texas specific numbers are below: Total 5-Year IOU Savings: $1.212 Billion 5 Year State GDP Gains: $2.48 Billion Sustained Job Gains: 4,850 Passage of last year’s tax reform continues to have pro-growth effects on the U.S. economy and benefits for businesses and families which now include lower electricity rates. Energy costs are a major expense for businesses, so lowering those costs can have a significant effect on one’s bottom line and results in more savings, investments, and new jobs. Click here to read the full report.

CONGRESSMAN JODEY ARRINGTON AND GEORGE MCMAHAN

During the Legislative Appreciation luncheon last month, Congressman Jodey Arrington received the Spirit for Enterprise award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and George McMahan received the Champion for Business Award sponsored by Alderson Auto Group. (left to right) George McMahan; Congressman Jodey Arrington; David Alderson; Chamber Chairman Cory Powell; Eddie McBride

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MEET LEADERSHIP LUBBOCK ALUMNUS AND FIRSTBANK & TRUST CEO Barry Orr has over 40 years of banking experience including organizing and founding First Bank Lubbock Bancshares holding company in 1993. He has successfully completed 14 mergers or acquisitions during his tenure as Chairman and CEO of First Bank Lubbock Bancshares. Orr previously served as President and CEO, as well as Director of First American Bank & Mortgage. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas Tech University and attended the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University. Orr is actively involved in the community and has previously served in leadership roles for several organizations. Currently, he is serving as Chairman and board member for the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and is on the Board of Advisors for Phi Gamma Delta at Texas Tech University. He graduated from the Chamber’s Leadership Lubbock program in 1984, and in 2008 he was named a Leadership Lubbock Distinguished Alumnus. Orr has been married to his wife Kathy for 38 years and currently resides in Lubbock. He has two children and five grandchildren. Orr believes Leadership Lubbock helped prepare him for his position as CEO, “First off, it gave me a broader perspective of the community. It got my mindset as to what is important in the community and what I wanted to be involved in.” Orr looks for three leadership qualities in a person. “I look for humility and respect for others, regardless of their position. Whether it’s my shoeshine guy, the janitor, or my executive president, I treat them all the same. Everyone knows I care about them. I also want people who are self-motivated. I can lead them, and I can coach them, but if they don’t have the motivation, they’re out.”

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Orr says FirstBank & Trust attempts to send an employee through the Leadership Lubbock program every year. “We look for someone that we think can be enhanced through the program. We have our own internal Leadership Lubbock, Emerge Leadership, a two-year program taught by Mark Persal. Every year there are around 12 people in the class, and it’s those people we recognize that we want to move in this organization. Leadership Lubbock is a great compliment to our program because it gives a broader perspective of the entire community.” Orr urges anyone who is wanting to apply for Leadership Lubbock to remember the names of not only classmates but presenters too. “When you come to anyone and say that you were in Leadership Lubbock and heard their presentation, they are immediately going to jump across the desk and help you,” Orr said. “Also make sure to stay tight with your class and keep networked. When I chaired several different divisions for United Way and in all my community activity, that’s where I went for my leadership and my support team.” After completing the program, Orr wants to encourage graduates to get involved. “When you come out of the program, you get to work. Your company didn’t put you in there just for grins, and the Chamber didn’t spend all that time on you, just for grins. You get out there and as soon as you possibly can you serve our community. Complete your application to serve in a city committee. That is the number one place you can start serving.” The application process has ended for the 2019 Leadership Lubbock class, but to be contacted when applications open next year for the 2020 class visit the Leadership Lubbock landing page. To learn more about FirstBank and Trust visit its website or call (806) 788-0800. Working for Business, Believing in Lubbock | 9

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"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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To be eligible to register to vote in Texas you must: • • • • •

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

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. Am I registered to vote in another Texas County? • Completed applications must be returned to the Lubbock County Elections Office in person, or postmarked, by the 30th day before any election in which you desire to vote.

Register to Vote on LubbockChamber.com or stop by the Lubbock Chamber office to pick up a form! 10 | Working for Business, Believing in Lubbock

k c o b b u L t s e w th u o S f o ServPro CELEBRATES 10 YEARS! SERVPRO® of Southwest Lubbock is a franchise independently owned and operated by Joel Mowery and David Miller, both residing in Lubbock with over 60 years of water damage and fire restoration experience between them. They bought the franchise in 2008 with one truck and immediately went to work. They hired two technicians to work as a crew on water damages and hired Jennifer Jones to work in the office in October of that same year. As the years passed and the company grew more employees were needed as well as a bigger office. In 2012 they moved in to a bigger office with a larger warehouse for more equipment and more vehicles. In 2014 Tony Silvas joined the sales staff, bringing with him more than 25 years of experience in the industry. That same year, Joel and David along with Greg Daniel, past employee with over 25 years of experience, opened MDM Construction, rounding out the services that SERVPRO® could do by bringing everything in-house to handle turn-key projects, from start to finish. In 2016 SERVPRO® finished their building in Southwest Lubbock and moved in. They have grown even more since and added on some more space to the back of the warehouse. As the years have gone by and the business has grown they have added to their employee count to include 40+ employees now including Jeffery Palmer—Operations Manager, Tony Silvas—Sales Manager, Jennifer Jones—Marketing Manager, Emily Lusk—Office Manager/HR, Zach Frost—Production Manager-Water Damage Division, Lucas Flores—Production Man-

ager-Cleaning Division, Carolyn Vasquez—Production Manager-Fire Damage Division. They are now considered a large loss team with support from SERVPRO® corporate, which means that no job is too big or too small. They have worked on many large loss projects including Super Storm Sandy in New York, flooding in Baton Rouge Louisiana and in Tennessee as well as large fire and water losses here at home in Lubbock. They are proud to be a Texas Tech corporate sponsor and a member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. SERVPRO® of Southwest Lubbock has always strived to support the local community by sponsoring local non-profit organizations including: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Challenger Little League, American Red Cross, and Coats For Kids program with the Lubbock Professional Fire Fighters Association. SERVPRO® of Southwest Lubbock is proud to have received the following awards both locally and from the SERVPRO® corporation: • Volunteer Center of Lubbock—Business Of The Year-2015 • Franchise of the Year—Texas & Louisiana—2012 & 2016 • Rookie Volume Award—SERVPRO® corporate—2009 • Outstanding Sales Performance—SERVPRO® corporate—2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 On Thurs., Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. SERVPRO® of Southwest Lubbock will celebrate its 10 year anniversary with a ribbon cutting and reception. Working for Business, Believing in Lubbock | 11

MEET CHAMBER BOARD MEMBER

Becky Palmer

Where do you work and what does your job entail? I work for Atmos Energy Corporation. Atmos Energy serves over 3.2 million customers across eight states. Our West Texas Division is headquartered in Lubbock. We have approximately 300,000 customers, 350 employees and 7800 miles of distribution pipeline across West Texas. Our vision is to be the safest provider of Natural Gas. We will invest over $100 million dollars of capital in our west Texas system over the next 12 months, with over 80 percent of that spent on safety and reliability. I serve as President of the West Texas Division. How did you get involved with the Chamber and what keeps you involved? I got involved with the Chamber shortly after I moved to Lubbock in 2014. My first experience with the Chamber was participating in the Leadership Lubbock program. It was a great experience for me to meet people who are involved in the community and to learn more about Lubbock and what makes it great. The connections with the business community that are developed through the Chamber is what is most impactful for me personally and for our organization. Eddie and his team do a fantastic job making sure the needs of the businesses in Lubbock are being met and staying focused on finding the right things to do to move Lubbock forward.

What is your favorite event/program/effort of the Chamber? This is a difficult question because there are so many programs and events that the Chamber does so well. I think Leadership Lubbock is probably one of the most impactful programs for businesses in Lubbock for the reasons I mentioned before. However, the Diversity Summit this past spring is probably my favorite event that I have been a part of with the Lubbock Chamber. It was the beginning of a long conversation about how to make our businesses stronger and more successful by taking advantages of the diversity that is already here in our community. What are some of your other community leadership roles? I serve on the Board if Directors for the United Way and I also serve on the board at Live Oak Community Church. My husband and I are also involved with CASA of the South Plains. CASA is an excellent organization that I would encourage anyone to look into if they are interested in making a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in our community. Finish this sentence: Never again will I… Snow ski! I’m just not a winter sport kind of girl! Other than that, there is not much that I would take back, that’s not to say I don’t have regrets or things I wish I would have done differently. However those are the things I’ve learned the most from. One thing that I have learned is how important it is to choose your words wisely. You never know who is listening or who may be impacted by what you say and how you say it. When you have the opportunity to speak, whenever possible make sure you use your words to encourage and inspire those around you to grow and make a positive difference.

GET YOUR BUSINESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT! PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS IN OUR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS! LubbockChamber.com | Monday Memo | Business Network Newsletter | YPL E-Blast For more information and pricing contact the Chamber at 806.761.7000 today! 12 | Working for Business, Believing in Lubbock

Thank You

Acme Brick AHEC of the Plains APN Property, LLC (Milwaukee Plaza Shopping Center) Armstrong, Philley and Co., CPA Avero Diagnostics Aycock Mediaworks Balloons by the Bunch BCC, Inc. Ben E. Keith Foods Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, LLP Brittain Promotional Products Caprock Waste Carillon LifeCare Community Century 21-John Walton Realtors Choice Media Clearview Custom Homes, LLC Closing the Gaps P-20 Council Comfort Masters Plumbing, Heating, & Air Community Health Center of Lubbock CoNetrix Cowan-Hill Bond Agency, Inc. Craftsman Printers, Inc. Crown Point Health Partners Dan Wilson Homes, Inc. Delijah Salon & Boutique Duo Distributors, Inc. Edwards Body Works Farmers Insurance - Tommy Potts Agency First Bank of Muleshoe FirstBank & Trust Co. Foresight Eye Care, PLLC Galatia Life Partners, LLC Gilbreath Property Co., LC Goodwill Industries of Northwest TX Griffin Wink Advertising Hank Daniel Construction, LLC HB Construction Heartland House, Inc. Senior Housing Assisted Living Heritage Oaks Nursing & Rehab Hospice of the South Plains Hurst Farm Supply, Inc. Hydrite Chemical Company Impact Fire Services Irrigation Dynamics Jane Rowley, MD, PA Johnson Pumping, Inc. JSA Tires Inc.

PARTNERS FOR RENEWING YOUR CHAMBER INVESTMENT

Junior League of Lubbock Kidney Care Center, LLC Knight Farms Kona-Ice of South Lubbock KW Commercial - Leigh Anne Wikle L. Howard Construction, Inc. Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers Lakeridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Lokey Investments Lowery Plumbing, Heating & AC Lowe’s Home Improvement Center Lubbock Area United Way Lubbock Association of Realtors Lubbock Beer Garden, LLC Lubbock Christian School Lubbock Designscapes, LLC Lubbock Hospitality Nursing & Rehab Lubbock ISD Lubbock Professional Firefighters Association, #972 Lubbock-Cooper ISD Lubbockhomes.info Martinez Law Office Mary Kay Cosmetics - Fellows, Helen McMahon Vinson Bennett, LLP Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Monterey Church of Christ Nomiss Communication OEI Engineering Onyx Stone, LLC Parkridge - 79th & Slide Payne & Cribbs Physical Therapy Today - S. Loop Potato Specialty Co. Practice Champions-GreenWay Healthcare ProAgri Spraying Service Quality Body Shop RDA Beauty Supply Renaissance Apartment Homes at

NorthPark Research & Testing Labratory Robert Hodge Trucking, LLC Rock Solid Athletics Rudy’s Texas Bar-B-Q SERVPRO of Southwest Lubbock SIMFLO South Plains Welding Supply, Inc. Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre Sunburst Farms Synergy HomeCare Texas Tech Club The Altman Group, Inc. The Altman Insurance Group The Bloc The Plaza Restaurant The Sleep Station The Today Center The Triple J Chophouse & Brew Co. Tommy Klein Construction, Inc. Townsquare Media of Lubbock Triple G Renovations Tropical Smoothie Cafe TruittWeb Tucky’s Auto Parts and Supply Utility Contractors of America, Inc. Verizon Wireless- Russell Cellular Viva Kids Lubbock V-tech Environmental Services Wentz Orthodontics Wildcat Fitness & Equipment Workforce Solutions South Plains Board Administration

August Renewals

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CONGRATULATIONS TO SEPTEMBER BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

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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? The SWCA is an association of businesses just like the Chamber, and together we are working to build a platform to communicate the importance of agriculture to the Lubbock economy and the surrounding area. With an estimated 40 percent of all economic activity for Lubbock relating to agriculture, the interests of agriculture producers and local businesses are one in the same. When did Southwest Council of Agribusiness join the Chamber? The SWCA has membership in five states, but is headquartered in Hub City, U.S.A. We have been a member and partnered with the Chamber since our beginning in 2006. What is your favorite part of being a member of the Chamber? We value being part of a collaboration to strengthen and promote the businesses that make Lubbock such a great cityâ&#x20AC;Śand of course, the happy hours.

In what ways is Southwest Council of Agribusiness involved with the Chamber? SWCA is very involved and works closely with the great chamber staff on federal issues in Washington, D.C. We also love and appreciate the various ways the chamber celebrates agriculture and we try to be a part of that however we can. Does Southwest Council of Agribusiness have a favorite Chamber event? If so, what? True to our ag roots, we love the Harvest Luncheon. What has Southwest Council of Agribusiness been focusing on lately? This is a farm bill year which means significant federal laws directly affecting farmers are being rewritten. In addition, we were active on the tax bill, regulatory relief, trade disputes/policy, and even the immigration debate via agriculture guestworker provisions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been busy, thus our response in question three above.

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Tell us about your business. The Southwest Council is an alliance of agricultural organizations (like Texas Corn Producers and Plains Cotton Growers), financial institutions, and main street businesses, established to actively advocate for strong agricultural policy, which is vital to the businesses and economy of the greater Southwest area including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, and Colorado. Our mission is to represent and promote broadbased Agriculture and Business interests and increase economic opportunity in the Southwest region of the U.S. both now and for the future through the pursuit of good and stable agricultural policy, through information sharing and the building of relationships and alliances within the area, and through the promotion of value-added agribusiness and other enterprises that capture more of the wealth created from our land, water and other natural resources for the people and communities of the region.

Welcome

NEW PARTNERS |August 2018

American Shaman of Lubbock (806) 407-3600 2147 50th St., Ste. B Lubbock, TX 79412 Health, Food & Wellness Products

Montoya Gibbs Insurance (806) 797-8481 3807 24th St. Lubbock, TX 79410 Insurance

Shift Automotive Group (806) 993-1094 5610 58th St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Automobile Dealers - Used

Diamond Nails Spa (806) 414-7779 7704 Milwaukee Ave., Ste. 101 Lubbock, TX 79424 Nail Salons and/or Manicures

Music & Arts (806) 795-5579 10901 S. University Ave. Lubbock, TX 79423 Music - Stores, Dealers, and/or Service

The Thomas Agency (806) 535-1959 5012 50th St., Ste. 203 Lubbock, TX 79414 Insurance

E.C. Benefit Advisors, LLC (210) 812-9195 27030 Sage Creek Boerne, TX 78006 Insurance - Life & Health Galbraith Group (806) 993-1015 7021 Kewanee Ave., Unit 2-102 Lubbock, TX 79424 Insurance - Life & Health Garden of Eden Massage Studio (806) 474-6043 8212 Ithaca Ave., Ste. 8 Lubbock, TX 79423 Massage Therapy HUB Funding Solutions (806) 777-2902 6008 116th St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Finance Company King Street Pub (806) 993-1010 8004 Indiana Ave., Ste. B-18 Lubbock, TX 79423 Restaurants KRFE Radio, Inc. (806) 745-5800 6602 MLK Blvd. Lubbock, TX 79404 Radio Stations Lone Star Mobile Med (877) 360-8930 5504 Wayne Ave., Ste. 105 Lubbock, TX 79414 Health Care - Other Services Lubbock Area Toastmasters (301) 980-8609 Various Meeting Locations Education

Mutual Med, Inc. (800) 747-4126 4441 82nd St., Ste. 212 PMB #306 Lubbock, TX 79424 Insurance - Life & Health N2 Publishing (806) 438-8010 5307 111th St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Advertising On The Rock Chip Repair (806) 407-0904 4835 53rd St. Lubbock, TX 79414 Auto Glass Overhead Door Pros (800) 910-7025 5817 22nd St. Lubbock, TX 79407 Garage Doors Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe (806) 783-3032 4805 S. Loop 289, Bldg. 400 Lubbock, TX 79424 Restaurants SCORE Lubbock (575) 887-4073 1205 Texas Ave., Room 408 Lubbock, TX 79401 Non Profit Organizations Sentext Solutions (806) 283-5999 512 FM 2378 Lubbock, TX 79407 Marketing Consulting

The Willows Event Center (806) 855-8932 6303 82nd St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Banquets, Parties, Wedding & Special Events Center Trane U.S., Inc. (806) 747-0266 8308 Upland Ave. Lubbock, TX 79424 Heating & Air Conditioning Two Circle G Tile Co., LLC (806) 548-2891 622 31st St. Lubbock, TX 79410 Tile - Ceramic Dealers

Upcoming Mixers! SEPTEMBER 11

YP Off-the-Clock sponsored by Staybridge Suites 5:30 p.m. – 4801 S Loop 289

SEPTEMBER 13

Business After Hours sponsored by First United Bank 5:30 p.m. – 5802 4th St.

SEPTEMBER 27

Business After Hours sponsored by FirstBank & Trust 5:30 p.m. – Brisas Seatfood & Lounge, 4210 82nd St.

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