LUBBOCK BUSINESS NETWORK Vol. 27 No. 2 February 2018

BELONGING “Creating A Culture Of Intentional Inclusion”

Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Diversity Summit

March 6

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of BusinessTelea Stafford

Phennix Marketing &

Media, Dallas

Shahara WrightThe CEO Effect, Houston

Gail EvansBest Selling Author,

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. – LUNCH

1:45 - 4:30 P.M. – BREAKOUT SESSIONS

4:45-6 P.M. – NETWORKING RECEPTION

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Thank you 5-STAR INVESTORS!

CompanyACME ELECTRIC

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2018 Board of DirectorsEXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChairman Cory Powell, TTU Mentor Tech - Division of Diversity, Equity & InclusionChairman-elect Abel Castro, FirstBank & Trust Co. Immediate Past Chairwoman Diannah Tatum, Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency Treasurer Gabe Vitela, One Guy from Italy - 50th StreetSecretary Eddie McBride, Lubbock Chamber of CommerceVice Chairman - Business Advocacy Dave Marcinkowski, Madera CompaniesVice Chairwoman - Chamber Services and Member Engagement Kathy Oaks, American Cancer Society Vice Chairman - Communications and Public Relations Chris Lonngren, Schlotzsky’sVice 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 DIRECTORSJeremy Barbee, Roy Neal Insurance Agency Inc.Byrnie Bass, R. Byrn Bass, Jr., Attorney at LawSteve Beck, Covenant HealthBeth Bridges, South Plains Mall OfficeKevin Bryan, Digital Base ProductionsKeith Bryant, Lubbock-Cooper Independent School DistrictFernando Bustos, Bustos Law Firm, PCRey Carrasco, Kimley-Horn and AssociatesChris Chambers, Chambers EngineeringRenee Gonzales Davis, 4ORE! GolfCasey Doyle, Casey Carpet OneJeff Horn, Benchmark Business SolutionsChris James, United SupermarketsDana Johnston, FirstCare Health PlansBrent King, UMC Health SystemMike Lambert, Feed & Thangs Farm StoreDana Madison, Calvert Home Health CareBecky Palmer, Atmos EnergyTony Pena, FirstCapital BankL. Timothy Perrin, Lubbock Christian UniversityCathy Pope, RetiredVanessa Reasoner, Grace Health SystemDr. Berhl Robertson, Lubbock Independent School DistrictPam Sharpe, The Price GroupMarcie Truby, Director’s ChoiceIan van Reenen, Young Professionals of Lubbock

Chamber StaffPresident/CEO Eddie McBride, IOM

Executive Vice President Norma Ritz Johnson, CCE, IOM

CFO/COO Sheri Nugent, IOM

Vice President - Programs, Services & Events Christye Weld

Director of Communications & Public Relations Haily Assiter, IOM

Director of Leadership Programs Amy Marquez, IOM

Member Relations Director Cathy Potter

Director of Government Relations Kyle Jacobson

Business Development Coordinator Brenda Richardson

Event Specialist Allison Cottrell

Accounting Specialist Shelby Deluna

Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator Patsy Moffett

Customer Service Representative Taylor Frick

Communications Intern Carson Glenewinkel

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Fe b r u a r y

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

1 Agriculture Committee – 8:30 – LCOC

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

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

8 Community Prayer Lunch Committee – 4 p.m. – LCOC Business After Hours Sponsored by Stella’s Restraurant 5:30 p.m. – 4646 50th St.

13 YEA! Lesson 16: Elevator Pitch & Contest – 4:30 p.m. TTU Innovation Hub, 3911 4th St.

14 Leadership Lubbock Committee – 3:30 p.m. – LCOC

16 Government Relations Committee – 10:30 a.m. – LCOC

19 Hub City BBQ Committee – 4 p.m. – LCOC 20 Ribbon Cutting: Liberty Park Schlotzsky’s – 9 a.m. 6804 82nd St. YEA! Lesson 17: Investor Panel Practice – 4:30 p.m. TTU Innovation Hub, 3911 4th St. 21 Leadership Lubbock: Lubbock 101 – All Day Ambassador Luncheon sponsored by Main Event 12 p.m. – 6010 Marsha Sharp Fwy Ribbon Cutting: The Watering Well Eatery, Inc. – 4 p.m. 6303 82nd St.

22 Board of Directors Meeting – 10 a.m. Wayland Baptisit University-Lubbock, 801 North Quaker Ave. Young Professionals Steering Committee – 4 p.m. – LCOC Ribbon Cutting: Southwest Home Buyer Approval Services – 4 p.m. – 12415 University Ave., STE 2 Business After Hours sponsored by Happy Bank 5:30 p.m. – 4411 98th St.

23 Ribbon Cutting: Dunkin’ Donuts – 9 a.m. 11435 S. Quaker STE 100

26 Lubbock Uncorked Committee – 4 p.m. – TBD

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

*LCOC = Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

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• Recent Survey says 81% of Businesses Expect Growth in 2018 ---> learn more

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Share Your News!To submit an article about your business or to pur-chase Lubbock Business Network sponsorships, contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

Click here to visit our website, log into the mem-bers only portal, submit events/job openings and much more!

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

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The Lubbock Chamber website has an average of 24,000 views per month and multiple package options that is sure to fit any budget. Click on the photo to view the different packages or contact the Lubbock Chamber to learn more at (806) 761-7000.

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The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is initiating a community conversation about the business case for diversity, inclusion and equity on Tues. March 6 from 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. The goal of the Summit is to deliver a platform for businesses to convene and collaborate to affect real, incremen-tal change in the workplace and in our community. For more than 105 years, our leadership, advocacy programs, events and relationships with other key partners and community leaders helped champion business growth.

The Chamber wants to rethink diversity and tol-erance in the workplace and identify the essentials of moving from good intentions to workable appli-cations. Join the Chamber in transitioning the con-versation from “diversity” to influencing business

models. Creating a culture of intentional inclusion within business helps move individuals who have varied and different voices to a place where they have a sense of belonging.

The Summit’s intent is to help businesses focus on what can be done, within its organizations, to make your company a great place to work and do business and help improve your bottom line. Take advantage of this opportunity for “Belonging” to enrich personal and professional life and to en-hance awareness of diversity, inclusion and eq-uity from a fresh perspective.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.Contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000 or click here to learn more. Register today!

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PORTS-TO-PLAINS ALLIANCE WELCOMES NEW BOARD CHAIRMAN John Osborne

The Ports-to-Plains Alliance Board of Directors elected John Osborne as its new chairman at their quarterly board meeting in Amarillo, Texas Janu-ary 23. Osborne, President and CEO of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and Market Lub-bock, replaces John Bertsch of Plainview, Texas who served as chairman since 2009.

John Bertsch was a chairman who facilitated great involvement from our diverse and talented board of directors to set the direction for our or-ganization. He empowered the staff to effectively implement the plans that advanced our efforts to achieve the original and sustaining vision for our communities. Under his leadership we have seen significant investments made throughout the cor-ridor. We have built strong momentum to extend Interstate 27. We strengthened our partnerships throughout North America as evidenced by host-ing two of our most attended annual conferences in Medicine Hat, Alberta and Del Rio, Texas / Acuna,

Coahuila. Although Mr. Bertsch is stepping down as chairman, we will continue to seek his input on our efforts and he will remain an important leader and dedicated champion for Ports-to-Plains.

We are fortunate to have a strong leader in John Osborne who is ready to step forward to chair Ports-to-Plains. Mr. Osborne has a strong background in economic development and truly appreciates how important the development of the corridor is to the growth of our region. His experience in managing nonprofit organizations and working for a volunteer board will provide unique insight into the day-to-day operations of the organization. The staff looks forward to working with our new chairman and con-tinuing to bring infrastructure improvements to our region and secure a strong economic future

Michael Reeves, President

John Osborne is the President and CEO of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and Market Lubbock, two private, non-profit organi-zations with the common goal of increasing the economic opportunities in Lubbock. John is re-sponsible for all operations, including business retention, business recruitment, workforce de-velopment, and foreign trade zone activities as well as the activities of Lubbock’s convention and visitors bureau: Visit Lubbock, and the Lubbock Sports Authority.

John has held economic development posi-tions in communities of various sizes in three states, including most recently San Antonio. Over

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

Learn more about John Osborne here.

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

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

2018 ALL-MAJORS * All-Majors Job Fair Registration Fee• $250 total cost• $50 off total cost if you attend the Mocktail Party (Mar. 6)

Register online : www.HireRedRaiders.ttu.edu

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

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and In-stitute for Organization Management, the profes-sional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Haily Assiter, IOM, Director of Communications and Public Relations graduated from the program on Sat., Jan. 6 in Tucson, Arizona. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Gradu-ate Recognition signifies completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management.

“Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organiza-tions,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.”

Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been educating tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and become strong business advo-cates. Institute’s curriculum consists of four week-long sessions at five different university locations throughout the country. Through a combination of required courses and electives in areas such as lead-ership, advocacy, marketing, finance, and member-ship, Institute participants are able to enhance their own organizational management skills and add new fuel to their organizations, making them run more efficiently and effectively.

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

RECEIVES IOM FROM U.S. CHAMBERHaily Assiter

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

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FANNING, FANNING & ASSOCIATES INC.CongratsUSDA 2017 AGRICULTURE MARKETING SERVICE SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

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

(L) Darryl Earnest, Cotton and Tobacco Deputy Administrator (R) Scott Fanning, President

Fanning, Fanning & Associ-ates, Inc. has designed cot-ton classing labs for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for more than 20 years. Click here to learn more.

RECEIVES IOM FROM U.S. CHAMBER

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FEBRUARY BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

How has being a member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce helped to increase your business, relationships in the business community and/or community involvement? It has been beneficial to Coca-Cola in several ways. It offers us an avenue to collaborate with current and future customers. It also allows us an opportunity to be involved with the com-munity which is very important to us at Coca-Cola. We see our involvement as a partnership focused on cur-rent and future growth. When did Coca-Cola join the Chamber? 1970 What is your favorite part of being a member of the Chamber? Our favorite part of being a member is the customer involvement! We truly enjoy every op-portunity engage with the members of the chamber. Does Coca-Cola have a favorite Chamber event? If so, what? We love them all, but if we had to pick one it would be the Hub City BBQ Cook-off! What a great event!

Tell us about your business.Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC (CCSWB), a US subsidiary of Arca Continental, makes, markets and distributes Coca-Cola brands across our markets throughout Texas and parts of New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arkansas. We are headquartered in Dallas, TX and

we employ over 7,500 associates in 42 facilities across our territories, including nine production plants,

In April 2017, Arca Continental acquired Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CCSWB), previously a division of Coca-Cola Refreshments, a wholly-owned subsidi-ary of The Coca-Cola Company. This commenced Arca Continental as the largest franchise bottler of the Southwest United States.

Arca Continental produces, distributes and sells non-al-coholic beverages under The Coca-Cola Company brand. With an outstanding history spanning more than 90 years, Arca Continental is the second-largest Co-ca-Cola bottler in Latin America and one of the largest in the world.

Coca-Cola Team Received “Best Giveaway” award at the 2018 Business Expo

SPECIAL THANKS TO OURLEGISLATIVE

BENEFACTOR:

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MEET LEADERSHIP LUBBOCK COMMITTEE MEMBER Lindley Herring

How long have you been associ-ated with Leadership Lubbock? I’m a 2015 Leadership Lubbock graduate and I was on commit-tee last year. This year I’m the Co-Chair and I will Chair the program in 2019.

What are some of your favorite Leadership Lubbock events to attend? I enjoy all of the days, but the Austin trip is super fun and full of life-long memories.

What do you feel is the most re-warding part of being part of the Leadership Lubbock committee? Influencing others and making a difference in this community. Leadership Lubbock brings awareness to so many who would otherwise not be privy and it is such a promotional program for Chamber members.

Why is the Leadership Lubbock program import-ant to you? It molds Lubbock’s future leaders into GREAT leaders and that’s so important to the suc-cess of our city’s businesses and community.

What impression do you hope to leave on the Leadership Lubbock class? That women are a vital part to the workforce and that sales really is a do-able and beneficial career. Many are intimidated by “Sales” and it’s really not “Sales.” It’s relationships.

What is your favorite memory of your entire Leadership Lubbock experience over the years? Last year Chris Coke knew everyone’s name (Class AND Committee) by the end of class on day ONE!

What advice do you have for someone thinking about applying for the next Leadership Lubbock Class? It’s a no brainer. What do you have to lose? Yes, there’s an application process that can be time consuming, but the benefits and pay off completely outweigh all that. Not only can Leadership Lubbock be a networking event, but also an opportunity to gain 50+ new friends

Where do you work? Officewise. The #1 Independent Business Products and Furniture Dealer in Texas!

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

Share some info about your fam-ily/personal life. I was born and raised in Plainview, TX, I graduated from PHS in 1997 and carried on a family Texas Tech University tradi-tion from 1997 to 2001. I received my bachelors degree in Market-ing and moved to Dallas in June of 2001 to work my very first job,

Staff Care, Inc. in Irving, TX. I stayed with Staff Care for 13 years and met my husband, Brian Herring, in September of 2008 on Match.com, in the BIG city, of all places! He was born and raised in Friona, TX.

We married in May of 2010 and started a wonderful life together in the heart of Dallas. After we had our first little girl, Cameron, six years old, in September of 2011, we decided to sell his Dental Practice in Frisco and buy one in Lubbock to be closer to fam-ily. Plus, this allowed Brian an opportunity to fulfill his lifelong dream of practicing dentistry out in West Texas. He bought Dr. Ronald Phillips, DDS practice and we could not be more thankful for this oppor-tunity.

After moving to Lubbock we had our second little girl, Tess, three and a half years old. We recently added a Doxiepoo puppy, Hadley, to Casa de Her-ring this past Christmas and find great joy in her tiny little two and a half pound energetic personality. We couldn’t be happier in Lubbock and are thankful for this life we lead in the Lubbock Community.

LUBBOCKLEADERSHIP

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AGRICULTURE WITH THE CHAMBER

TOTAL RESOURCE CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERSThank You

WE ARE ALL IN THIS

making Lubbock a better place to LIVE, WORK & PLAY!

Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Total Resource Campaign 2018

#2018TRC

Every year the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce joins our nation in recognizing our agriculture community. The Salute to Ag Luncheon allows the Chamber to show its appreciation by presenting the industry and its contributions to our economy. This year’s Salute to Ag Luncheon will be held on Na-tional Ag Day, March 20 at 11:30 a.m. The speaker is Aaron Alejandro, Executive Director of the Texas FFA Foundation and former President of the Texas FFA Association.

Agriculture is a driving force in West Texas and the Lubbock economy. The Lubbock Cham-ber’s oldest committee is the Agriculture Committee and was formed 105 years ago to inform the com-munity about the importance of agriculture and to provide information for the Chamber to advocate on agricultural issues.

Agriculture makes up 33% of this region’s economy, brings in over 130,000 jobs to the High Plains and has been the backbone of Lubbock help-ing it grow into the city it is today.

Lubbock and surrounding counties sit on the largest contiguous cotton patch in the world;

however, the High Plains of Texas is also known for having over 8 million acres dedicated to growing wine grapes. The High Plains of Texas’ wine and wine grapes produces over 80% of the states wine grapes and more than $13.1 billion in economic value to the state. The third annual Lubbock Un-corked wine event will be held on April 28 which also allows the Chamber to yet again recognize the agriculture community and enlighten the public on why agriculture is so important to not only the local economy but regionally as well.

For further information or sponsorship opportu-nities on the Salute to Ag Luncheon or Lubbock Un-corked, please contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000.

Visit LubbockAg.com to learn more about agri-culture and its impact in the Lubbock community.

Celebrate

ncorkedLubbock Chamber of Commerce

Team LeadBobby McCloud Wayland Baptist UniversityAmanda Kuhn Kinetico Quality Water SystemTracy Edwards SuddenLink CommunicationsKayla Davis Wayland Baptist UniversityTony Garcia Chop Chop

Team LeadBrian Duncan Llano LogisticsDavid Vaughn Centennial BankAbel Castro FirstBank & TrustRex Andrews Rex Andrews Real Estate GroupNick Reid Marsh & McLennan Agency

Team LeadJennifer Bledsoe Happy State BankBrandi Ivey StarCareChris Abers B & J WeldingGrace Gonzales AmerigroupJordan McKay Peoples Bank

Team LeadBrad Wilson SouthWest BankRenee Davis 4ore! GolfAlex Martinez Atmos EnergyBill Breitweiser Great Plains DistributorsJake Webb First United Bank

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PARTNERS FOR RENEWING your chamber investmentThank You

JanuaryRenewalsTeam Lead

Brian Duncan Llano LogisticsDavid Vaughn Centennial BankAbel Castro FirstBank & TrustRex Andrews Rex Andrews Real Estate GroupNick Reid Marsh & McLennan Agency

Team LeadJennifer Bledsoe Happy State BankBrandi Ivey StarCareChris Abers B & J WeldingGrace Gonzales AmerigroupJordan McKay Peoples Bank

20/20 Employee Benefit Solutions, IncA Social KeyABCO Discount Glass and MirrorAbuelo's Mexican RestaurantAdvanced GraphixAFLAC - Carthel, Laquita Ag Resource ManagementAgTexas Farm Credit ServicesAlan Henry Insurance Agency, Inc.Alan Miller Farms - RopesvilleAllen Financial Agency, Inc.Always Tan and Skin CareAmerican Red CrossAndrus Brothers Roofing, Inc.Arctic Glacier USA, Inc.Aycock & Fowler InsuranceBacon Heights Baptist ChurchBoy Scouts of America, South Plains CouncilBrink FleetBrookdale Senior LivingCaprock Shopping CenterCharles Short InsuranceChicken Express - 82nd & UniversityChilton Heating & Air ConditioningControl Consultants & Services, Inc.Da-Don Farms, Inc.Daley's Superior Asphalt Manufacturing, Inc.David Rogers HomesDavid Smyth FarmsDay Break Coffee RoastersDeCoty Coffee CompanyDiMattia Cable ServicesDimmitt Sulfur Products, LtdDM ConstructionEAKOM Engineering & ConsultingEmployee Benefits Associates-Jerry KillionEntravision Communications CorporationFastpay Payroll ServicesFBT ArchitectsFirst Baptist Church of AbernathyGill Construction Co.,INC.Goen and Goen InsuranceGoodwill Industries of Northwest TexasGrease Monkey/Monkey Splash

H M Real Estate Services, LLCHarmony Science AcademyHenry Billing Service, Inc.Hilbers FarmsHUB City TitleHud's Auto ServiceInn of the Mountain GodsJerry Bell InvestmentsJester Art Service, Inc.Ki CorpLlano Estacado WineryLubbock Apartment AssociationLubbock Challenger Little LeagueLubbock County Sheriff's OfficeLubbock Millworks Corp.Lubbock Restaurant AssociationLubbock Restaurant Supply, Inc.McCasland Family DentalMD RanchMerrill Lynch - Pierce, Fenner & SmithModule Truck Systems, Inc.Morgan StanleyMr. T's AutosNational Cowboy Symposium & CelebrationNew York Life Insurance CompanyNorthern/Lucus Machine, Inc.NTS Communications, Inc.Orlando's - 70th & IndianaOverhead Door Company of Lubbock, Inc.Overland Property Group, LLCOwen, Voss, Owen, & Melton, PCPala Supply Company, Inc.Pat Patterson PlumbingPharr & Co., General ContractorPheasant Ridge WineryPools West and SpaPorts To Plains Corridor CoalitionPrecision Body Works, Inc. - 98th St.R. E. Janes Gravel Co.R.C. Utility Services, LLCRacer Classic Car Wash - Ave. QRamar Communications, Inc.Randy & Cassie Lewis FarmsRazonia McClellan Public RelationsReal World Forensic Engineering, LLCRed Barn Ranch Retreat & Event Center

Responsive Services International CorporationRoof Master & ConstructionSeventieth Street Warehouse, LLCShamburger Implement, Inc./Napa Auto PartsSharkey Custom HomesSims-Perrin Insurance AgencySkid Row, Inc.Smith South Plains Ford & DodgeStan E. Potocki, MD, PASweep and Stripe Asphalt SolutionsSynergy HomeCareSynetraTerraconTexas Tech SGAThe Katz Meow AntiquesThe Lubbock Women's ClubThe Powell Group - The Expert in Real Estate & Business BrokerageThe Trinity CompanyTide Dry Cleaners-98th St.United Blood ServicesUniversity FountainsUpbring - The New LSSVerizon Wireless - 34th St.West Texas InvestmentsWesTech Plumbing, LLCWestMark REALTORS - Ken HarlanWilkins InsulationWilliams Trim and CabinetsWomen's Health AssociatesWord PublicationsWrench A PartYMCA

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The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) an inno-vative program that guides students through the pro-cess of starting their own, real business, announces lo-cal business mentors and sponsors for this year’s YEA! class.

The YEA! students have finalized their business idea and have been paired with a mentor from with-in the Lubbock business community. This industry ex-pert helps the students to fine tune their concept, write a business plan and identify their target audience. Al Wise is the instructor during the pitch session and be-low is the list of student created companies along with the mentor assigned to each company to help cultivate that business.

As a non-profit organization, YEA! relies on the gen-erosity of the community, sponsors and people who identify with entrepreneurship and want to help pave the way for future entrepreneurs. Some help the stu-dent businesses get off the ground while others provide in-kind support or volunteer their time and services.

This program is presented by Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and other top investors are Tex-

as Tech Innovation Hub at Research Park, Dunkin’ Do-nuts/Baskin Robbins, Madera Companies and Lee Lew-is Construction. For a full list of sponsors please visit the YEA! Lubbock website.

During the course of the 30-week program, more than 80 volunteers become involved with YEA! at vari-ous levels. From helping teach the basics of business to inviting students to tour their companies, volunteers participate in a variety of capacities. Students work in close cooperation with local business leaders, com-munity leaders and educators who use their personal experiences to demonstrate how to develop ideas and objectives, pitch potential investors, obtain funding, register with governmental agencies, and establish e-commerce and web presence. By the end of the class, students own and operate fully-formed and function-ing businesses, which they can carry on after their grad-uation from the program.

Learn more about YEA! here.Click here for YEA! key dates.

MEET WITH LOCAL BUSINESS MENTORS Young Entrepreneurs

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

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

California T’s(806) 763-1071 1611 University Ave. Lubbock, TX 79401 Screen Printing

Cheers! Tours and Events (806) 470-6432 4614 Ave A Lubbock, TX 79404 Transportation

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

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

Curtis Parrish Campaign (806) 392-5761 4414 82nd St., Ste. 212-348 Lubbock, TX 79424 Non Profit Organizations Evans and Associates (561) 886-8634 4705 118th St. Lubbock, TX 79424 Business Consulting & Services

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

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

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

HobbyTown 5610 Frankford Ave., Ste. ELubbock, TX 79424 Retail Sales

HONE Marketing and Sales (806) 414-5736 8202 B Raleigh Ave. Lubbock, TX 79424 Marketing Firms & Services

Hope Lutheran Church (806) 239-3540 5700 98th St. Lubbock, TX 79407 Churches

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

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

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

Insurance Coverage of Texas(806) 855-0500 207A W. Hwy 62-82 Wolfforth, TX 79382Insurance Liberty Park Schlotzsky’s (806) 701-4960 6804 82nd St.Lubbock, TX 79424 Restaurants

Lubbock Classical Academy (432) 634-4045 4802 103rd St.Lubbock, TX 79424 Education

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

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

Quick Roofing - Lubbock (806) 503-6350 7433 B Marsha Sharp Fwy. Lubbock, TX 79407 Roofing Contractors

Rafter P Properties, Ltd. (806) 773-3958 3302 N FM 2378 Shallowater, TX 79363 Real Estate - Leasing

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

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

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

Smiles by Design (806) 794-15455214 75th St.Lubbock, TX 79424 Dentists

Southwest Home Buyer Approval Services, LLP (806) 368-942912415 University Ave., Ste. 2 Lubbock, TX 79423 Credit & Debt Counseling Services

State Farm Insurance- Jason Sales(806) 793-2858 7021 Kewanee Ave., Unit 3-102Lubbock, TX 79424Insurance

Stevendev Marketing (806) 853-9357 1001 Main St., Ste. 807 Lubbock, TX 79401 Marketing Firms & Services

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