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Vol 25 No 6 June 201610 States Join Chamberrsquos Lawsuit Against DOL

pg 12

Chamber Announces New Lawsuit

pg 13

Business Expo was a Huge Success

pg 6

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More information on pg 8

2

Thank you to our 5-Star Sponsors

Lubbock Business Network

3

In the News this Month

A Message from the Chamber

Business Expo was a Huge Success 6Get Your Clubs Ready and Start Perfecting that Swing 7Learn More About the New Overtime Rule at Chamber U8Young Entrepreneurs Academy is Accepting Applications 11Ten States Join Chamberrsquos Lawsuit Against DOL 12Chamber Announces New Lawsuit 13

Since 1913 the Lubbock Chamber of Commercersquos 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 over 2000 members who employ over 79000 workers and account for over $2 billion in annual household earnings in Lubbock and West Texas all without 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 NewsTo submit an article about your business to purchase Lubbock Business Network sponsorships contact the Chamberrsquos Communications and Marketing Division at (806) 761-7000

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Click here to visit the videos page on our website This will keep you up to date with our latest ribbon cuttings groundbreakings and testimonials

2016 Board of DirectorsExecutive CommitteeChairwoman Beth Bridges South Plains MallImmediate Past Chairman Jay Jacobus Scarborough Specialities IncChairwoman Elect Diannah Tatum Sanford amp Tatum Insurance AgencyTreasurer David Park Atmos EnergySecretary Eddie McBride Lubbock Chamber of CommerceVice Chairman - Business Advocacy Michael Calvillo Michael Calvillo Bail BondsThe ButlerVice Chairman - Chamber Services and Member Engagement Abel Castro FirstBank amp Trust Co Vice Chairwoman - Communications and Public Relations Kathy Oaks American Cancer SocietyVice Chairman - Community Development Cory Powell TTU Mentor Tech - Institutional Diversity Equity and Community EngagementVice Chairman - Programs Services and Events Scott Fagin First United Bank Board of DirectorsCarmen Aguirre Childrenrsquos Advocacy Center of the South PlainsByrnie Bass R Byrn Bass Jr Attorney at LawSharon Hyde Bass Volunteer Center LubbockAlona Beesinger SuddenlinkRon Betenbough Betenbough HomesKevin Bryan Digital Base ProductionsKeith Bryant Lubbock-Cooper Independent School DistrictRenee Gonzales Davis Alderson EnterprisesMercedes-BenzLinda Gaither WestMark Realtors-GaitherRatcliffJeff Horn Benchmark Business SolutionsChris James United SupermarketsBrent King UMC Health SystemChris Lonngren SchlotzskyrsquosDave Marcinkowski Madera CompaniesRichard Parks Covenant HealthBill Patton Robinson Johnston amp Patton CPAsTony Pena FirstCapital BankL Timothy Perrin Lubbock Christian UniversityCathy Pope StarCare Specialty Health SystemVanessa Reasoner Grace Health SystemsDr Berhl Robertson Lubbock Independent School DistrictShannon Spencer Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains IncMarcie Truby Hyatt Place LubbockPolly Vann V-tech Environmental ServicesChuck Walker FirstCare Health PlansConnie Wharton ConsultantTyler Young Texas Tech Federal Credit Union

Lubbock Business Network

4

June2 Ag Committee ndash 8 am ndash LCOC Ribbon Cutting Chick-fil-A ndash 9 am ndash 8225 University Ave Ribbon Cutting Convergyrsquos ndash 1 pm ndash 3701 W Loop 289

3 Transportation Committee ndash 1030 am ndash LCOC Ribbon Cutting Verizon Wireless - Mobile Destinations ndash Noon ndash 2312 19th St STE 400

6 Ribbon Cutting Lubbock Moonlight Musicals Summer Series ndash Noon ndash 413 East Broadway

7 Chamber University DOL Overtime Rule ndash 8 am ndash Reagor-Dykes Auto Group Headquarters 1215 Ave J Chamber Basics Pizza with the President ndash 1130 am ndash Wells Fargo Building 1500 Broadway 2nd Floor ndash San Jacinto Room Leadership Lubbock Steering Committee ndash 330 pm ndash LCOC City Council Reception ndash 530 pm ndash Reagor-Dykes Auto Group Headquarters 1215 Ave J

8 Ribbon Cutting Blue amp Co LLC ndash 2 pm ndash 4920 S Loop 289 STE 104 Ribbon Cutting Creative Homes ndash 430 pm ndash 6831 82nd St

9 Ribbon Cutting Mosaic ndash 11 am ndash 5064 50th St YPL Lunch amp Learn Preparing to Buy a Home 101ndash 1130 am ndash Wells Fargo Building 1500 Broadway 2nd Floor ndash San Jacinto Room Ribbon Cutting VTM Graphics amp Threads ndash 4 pm ndash 2614 FM 1585 Ste 12 Business After Hours sponsored by Alamo Drafthouse ndash 530 pm 120 W Loop 289

10 Government Relations Committee ndash 1030 am ndash LCOC Ribbon Cutting Century 21rsquos 40th Anniversary ndash 11 am ndash 4718 S Loop 289

13 Ribbon Cutting LAAHU 4th Annual Golf Tournament ndash Noon ndash Rawls Golf Course 3720 4th St

14 Groundbreaking Craft Development Co ndash 10 am ndash 58th amp Memphis Golf Classic Committee ndash 4 pm ndash LCOC Young Professionals Networking ndash 530 pm ndash Back 40 Grill 5214 98th St

15 Ambassador Luncheon sponsored by OfficeWise Furniture and Supply ndash Noon ndash 1301 13th St

16 Ribbon Cutting Blo Blow Dry Bar ndash 4 pm ndash 4511 98th St

17 Ribbon Cutting Tide Dry Cleaners ndash 10 am ndash 4611 98th St STE 200

20 Young Professionals of Lubbock Steering Committee ndash Noon ndash LCOC

21 Leadership Lubbock Sports amp Recreation Day ndash ALL DAY

22 Ribbon Cutting American Wind Power Center ndash 10 am ndash 1701 Canyon Lake Dr

23 Executive Committee ndash Noon ndash LCOC Business After Hours sponsored by Synetra ndash 530 pm ndash 13029 Quaker Ave

24 Chamber University Committee ndash Noon ndash LCOC

25 Ribbon Cutting School of Rock Showcase ndash 945 am ndash 5402 4th St 27 Hub City BBQ Committee ndash 4 pm ndash Wells Fargo Building 1500 Broadway 2nd Floor ndash San Jacinto Room 30 LCOC Board of Directors Meeting ndash 1030 am ndash Lubbock State Supported Living Center ndash 3401 N University Ribbon Cutting Lubbock Auto Auctionrsquos 70th Anniversary ndash 2 pm ndash 1122 E 34th St

LCOC = Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

Young Professionals of LubbockTuesday Networking

sponsored by

June 14th530 pm - 7 pm

Tues June 7 | 1130 am - 1 pmWells Fargo Center 1500 Broadway

2nd Floor San Jacinto Room

sponsored by

For a complete list of Chamber and member events visit our calendar online at lubbockchambercomevents

5214 98th St

Business After Hourssponsored by

June 9th530 pm - 7 pm

120 W Loop 289

Chamber Basics Pizza with the

President

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Chamber StaffPresidentCEO Eddie McBride IOMExecutive Vice President Norma Ritz Johnson CCE IOMCFOCOO Sheri Nugent IOMVice President - Communications amp Public Relations Tammi BoozerVice President - Programs Services amp Events Christye WeldCommunity Development Director Amy Marquez IOMMember Relations Director Cathy PotterCommunications Specialist Haily AssiterEvents Specialist Allison CottrellGovernment Relations Specialist Stevie PooleEvents Specialist Peyton WaldripAdministrative AssistantOffice Coordinator Patsy MoffettAccounting Assistant Patricia PiconCustomer Service Representative Stephanie GonzalesIntern Mallory Barnett

fBusiness After Hours

sponsored by

June 23rd530 pm - 700 pm

13029 Quaker Ave

We are preparing to publish our 2017 Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Business Directory and Resource Guide Thanks to your support past directories are valuable resources We look forward to the 2017 publication being better than ever The Directory is an excellent opportunity to highlight your business both locally and across the United States as directories are mailed to all current and prospective members and people inquiring about Lubbock

As a Chamber member your company is entitled to one listing in the alphabetical section by company and one in the classified section by type of business The company will be listed in the Buyerrsquos Guide section under its primary classified listing only However if you wish to be listed under more than one area this option will be made available for purchase Additionally your company is also listed on the Chamberrsquos website wwwlubbockchambercom and on the mobile website for smartphone users as an additional membership benefit

There is also an opportunity to purchase sponsorship space in the Directory If you are interested in sponsoring or have any questions please contact the Chamber at (806) 761-7000

We appreciate your membership and look forward to working with you on the 2017 Directory

Click here to view our online membership directory at anytime

2017 Direc tor y Coming Soon

Lubbock Business Network

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25th Anniversary - Business Expo was bigger than ever The 2016 Business Expo was a huge success and we would like to thank our sponsors exhibitors volunteers and the attendees who helped make this the biggest event ever Booths were sold out a few weeks before Expo with several companies on a waiting list prior to the event Attendance was the highest in recent years with just under 7000 attendees flowing through the Civic Center to connect with exhibitors filling 212 booths For the second year the Business Expo partnered with Chamber University to present business seminars throughout

the day focused on computer IT employee retention and website advertising Those events attracted attendance from business professionals throughout the day Once again the ldquoHeadshot Loungerdquo was presented by Savant Photography offering attendees the opportunity to purchase a professional photo for social media or websites at discounted price

Most InnovativeRD Thomas

Best First-time Exhibitor806 Desert Customs Line

Best StaffTexas Boys Ranch

Best DressedCarpet Tech

Most FunBuffalo Springs Lake

Best GiveawayRacer Classic Car Wash

Best Interpretation of ThemeThe Price Group

Peoplersquos ChoiceDunkin Donuts

Best of ShowHi-Fidelity

Lubbock Business Network

7

The Chamber is proud to congratulate Harriganrsquos on the June Business of the Month achievement Harriganrsquos along with all the other businesses of the month for 2016 will be considered for the Chamberrsquos Business of the Year award in December 2016

Introducing our June Business of the Month Harriganrsquos

The 2016 Annual Lubbock Chamber Golf Classic will be held on Mon July 18 at Hillcrest Country Club For the AM Flight registration and breakfast will begin at 645 am and tee times begin at 730 am For the PM Flight registration and lunch will begin at 1245 pm and the tee times begin at 130 pm

Thanks to our sponsors

Presenting

ACE 7B Building amp Development Atmos Energy Bayer CropSciencendashFiberMax Bimbo Bakeries Mrs Bairdrsquos Oberkampf Supply of Lubbock Inc Sanford amp Tatum Insurance Agency UMC Physician Services

Drink Cart Designscapes LLC FirstBank amp Trust Co

Golf Ball FirstCare Health Plans

Prize AM Alliance Federal Credit Union

Prize PM Grace Clinic

Shirt Greenstreet Inc

Towel Everyman Media Works

Eagle BuildRite Construction Courtyard by Marriott Lubbock ndash Downtown First United Bank Llano Estacado Winery Michael Berg Insurance Agency Inc Overton Hotel amp Conference CenterPavecon Ltd Short Insurance Agency UniFirst

Closest to the Pin AM Regal Pet Resort

Closest to the Pin PM McCleskey Harriger Brazill amp Graf LLP

Straightest Drive AM Synetra

Straightest Drive PM McCleskey Harriger Brazill amp Graf LLP

Birdie George McMahan Development LLC Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Prosperity Bank

Sponsorships are still available For more information please contact Allison Cottrell at (806) 761-7000 or allisoncottrelllubbockbizorg

Get Your Clubs Ready and Start Perfecting that Swing

Congratulations to June Business of the Month Harriganrsquos They have been active members of the Lubbock Chamber since re-opening its doors in 2004 and we appreciate all that they do for the Lubbock community

Harriganrsquos has strong roots in Lubbock The company first opened its doors in 1977 and in 2003 the large corporation that owned the successful restaurant underwent some changes causing the doors to close Then a year later two local businessmen re-opened the popular restaurantrsquos doors with a ribbon cutting and a lot of excitement from the local community

Harriganrsquos has grown its accommodations over the years in Lubbock and they have also opened an additional location in Odessa They have a private banquet room perfect for meetings andor parties as well as large dining areas and a relaxing

ldquosmoke-freerdquo bar and lounge great for after work happy hours or to catch the latest game

The Chamber has hosted many meetings luncheons and events at Harriganrsquos and has never been disappointed in the atmosphere or friendly service They can provide almost anything you are looking for and we appreciate all that they do for the Chamber and our business community

Again congratulations on the well-deserved June Business of the Month award

A few Teams are still available Contact the

Chamber ASAP to reserve yours at (806) 761-7000

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7

The Chamber is proud to congratulate Harriganrsquos on the June Business of the Month achievement Harriganrsquos along with all the other businesses of the month for 2016 will be considered for the Chamberrsquos Business of the Year award in December 2016

Introducing our June Business of the Month Harriganrsquos

The 2016 Annual Lubbock Chamber Golf Classic will be held on Mon July 18 at Hillcrest Country Club For the AM Flight registration and breakfast will begin at 645 am and tee times begin at 730 am For the PM Flight registration and lunch will begin at 1245 pm and the tee times begin at 130 pm

Thanks to our sponsors

Presenting

ACE 7B Building amp Development Atmos Energy Bayer CropSciencendashFiberMax Bimbo Bakeries Mrs Bairdrsquos Oberkampf Supply of Lubbock Inc Sanford amp Tatum Insurance Agency UMC Physician Services

Drink Cart Designscapes LLC FirstBank amp Trust Co

Golf Ball FirstCare Health Plans

Prize AM Alliance Federal Credit Union

Prize PM Grace Clinic

Shirt Greenstreet Inc

Towel Everyman Media Works

Eagle BuildRite Construction Courtyard by Marriott Lubbock ndash Downtown First United Bank Llano Estacado Winery Michael Berg Insurance Agency Inc Overton Hotel amp Conference CenterPavecon Ltd Short Insurance Agency UniFirst

Closest to the Pin AM Regal Pet Resort

Closest to the Pin PM McCleskey Harriger Brazill amp Graf LLP

Straightest Drive AM Synetra

Straightest Drive PM McCleskey Harriger Brazill amp Graf LLP

Birdie George McMahan Development LLC Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Prosperity Bank

Sponsorships are still available For more information please contact Allison Cottrell at (806) 761-7000 or allisoncottrelllubbockbizorg

Get Your Clubs Ready and Start Perfecting that Swing

Congratulations to June Business of the Month Harriganrsquos They have been active members of the Lubbock Chamber since re-opening its doors in 2004 and we appreciate all that they do for the Lubbock community

Harriganrsquos has strong roots in Lubbock The company first opened its doors in 1977 and in 2003 the large corporation that owned the successful restaurant underwent some changes causing the doors to close Then a year later two local businessmen re-opened the popular restaurantrsquos doors with a ribbon cutting and a lot of excitement from the local community

Harriganrsquos has grown its accommodations over the years in Lubbock and they have also opened an additional location in Odessa They have a private banquet room perfect for meetings andor parties as well as large dining areas and a relaxing

ldquosmoke-freerdquo bar and lounge great for after work happy hours or to catch the latest game

The Chamber has hosted many meetings luncheons and events at Harriganrsquos and has never been disappointed in the atmosphere or friendly service They can provide almost anything you are looking for and we appreciate all that they do for the Chamber and our business community

Again congratulations on the well-deserved June Business of the Month award

A few Teams are still available Contact the

Chamber ASAP to reserve yours at (806) 761-7000

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8

We are excited to announce that the Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos will be the keynote speaker at the Hispanic Heritage luncheon on Thurs Oct 6 at the Overton Hotel Sunset Ballroom from 1130 amndash1 pm

Secretary Cascos was Governor Abbottrsquos first appointment after becoming governor and is the 110th Texas Secretary of State The Secretary is a Certified Public Accountant as well as a former county commissioner and judge Less than two months into his new role as Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos traveled to Mexico City to meet with foreign dignitaries and discuss international trade

Born in Mexico the Secretary became a US citizen in adolescence and brings a unique perspective to his position in the hopes of

bolstering Texasrsquo relations with Mexico and improving life along the statersquos southern border The Texas Secretary of Statersquos office houses the states elections division and also oversees Texas-Mexico relations

Who better to help us celebrate the Hispanic culture and diversity in our business community We look forward to hearing him and know you will too

Tickets will go on sale on Aug 25 Sponsorships are still available Call Christye Weld if you would like more information on sponsorships at (806) 761-7009

Save the Date Hispanic Heritage Luncheon October 6

The Department of Labor announced its new federal overtime regulations and the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure employers are in full understanding of the profound changes that will affect the workplace

Register today to attend Chamber University DOL Overtime Changes ndash Whatrsquos Your Plan to get more information on the new regulations

Chamber University will be held on Tues June 7 from 8-1030 amat the Reagor Dykes Headquarters in downtown Lubbock

The Chamber is informing the business community of drastic changes to the regulations that determine whether a ldquowhite collarrdquo employee (executive administrative or professional) is eligible to be paid overtime for any hours worked beyond 40 per week Currently if these employees are performing the ldquoprimary dutiesrdquo of their classification and paid a salary of more than $23660 annually ($455week) they are classified as exempt from being paid overtime

The Final Rule has increased that salary threshold to $47476 annually ($933week) and increases it annually The Chamber has previously opposed these changes but unfortunately they appear imminent

The seminar will feature Ann Manning of the Underwood Law Firm Manning is the managing shareholder of the Underwood

Law Firmrsquos Lubbock office She is Board Certified in Labor Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Manningrsquos primary concentration is education employment and health law including civil litigation in these areas

Chamber University is designed to address critical business topics and offer tools to navigate and thrive in the ever-changing demands of the 21st century workplace

The cost of the seminar is $50 Chamber members get a discounted price of $35 Breakfast and check-in will be from 8-830 am

Registration is open and reservations can be made by visiting LubbockChambercom or by calling (806) 761-7000 Changes to reservations may be made until 5 pm on Fri June 3

For more information on Chamber University please contact Allison Cottrell at (806) 761-7000 or allisoncottrelllubbockbizorg

Learn More About the New Overtime Rule at Chamber University

Thank you to our sponsorsAmerican National BankEvensky and Katz Wealth ManagementGoodwill Industries of Northwest TexasUnited SupermarketsWorkforce Solutions South Plains

Lubbock Business Network

9

Get to know Board Member Abel CastroHow did you get involved with the Chamber and what keeps you involved I became involved in the Chamber when I returned to Lubbock in 2003 to work at FirstBank and Trust I think my second day on the job Barry Orr asked me to play in the Chamber golf tournament What a GREAT way to start a new job A few years later I was fortunate enough to participate as a student in Leadership Lubbock That year-long program really enlightened me as to what goes on in Lubbock and what Lubbock has to offer its businesses and area residents Now that I am on the Board I look forward to helping in any and every way possible Lubbock has been very good to me my family and FirstBank and this is an opportunity for me to give back And of course who doesnrsquot want to be associated with the NATIONrsquoS BEST CHAMBER A two-time Five-Star Accredited Chamber and Chamber of the Year

What is your favorite event or program of the Chamber I really enjoy the Chamber Business After Hours hosted by FirstBank and Trust at Abuelorsquos in the Fall and then the Hub City BBQ and the Annual Chamber Golf Tournament These are great opportunities to network with other business people in a laid back environment What are some of your other community leadership rolesI currently serve on the Lubbock Victim Assistance Services Board The Community Foundation of West Texas Board

(formerly Lubbock Area Foundation) and have served on several other boardscommittees including the Lubbock Water Advisory Commission United Way High Plains Community Capital and The LISD Foundation for Excellence Board(s) Finish this sentence Never again will Ihellipwellhellip never say never right Never again will I get to suit up as a Red Raider baseball player (I do still have three years of eligibilityhellip) I had a very short college baseball career but loved every minute of it Who knows Maybe Coach Tadlock will see this and ask me to pinch hit with the College World Series on the linehellipNOT

Lubbock Business Network

10

Meet Leadership Lubbock Member Chris Allen

Growing Community Leaders

Join Young Professionals of LubbockApplications Available Today

Contact Amy MarquezP (806) 761-7002 | C (806) 317-0122

AmyMarquezlubbockbizorg

Why did you choose to become part of the Leadership Lubbock Program Over the years several LEDA and Visit Lubbock employees have participated in the Leadership Lubbock program and all have had positive experiences I have wanted to be a part of it for a long time How long have you been associated with Leadership Lubbock I have been in this current Leadership Lubbock class since January of 2016 but my employer has supported Leadership Lubbock classes as well as many other Lubbock Chamber events over the years What are some of your favorite Leadership Lubbock events that you have attended so far I really enjoyed Lubbock 101 day in February It gave me the chance to tour some local businesses and establishments that I might have never had the opportunity to learn about

What do you feel is the most rewarding part of being in Leadership Lubbock Class I believe the networking has been the most rewarding part of my Leadership Lubbock experience Not only did I know a few members of the class going in and have enjoyed catching up with them but I also have met so many new professionals and have enjoyed getting to know them Past graduates of Leadership Lubbock have been able utilize these professional connections to find jobs and to help their businesses be more productive Why is the Leadership Lubbock program important to youI believe having the background on Lubbock is essential to working in our community but I also know that the networking and relationships formed will be extremely useful in the future Staff at LEDA have reached out to past members of their Leadership Lubbock class when trying to gather information for our businesses We have even hired staff as a result of a LEDA staff person knowing someone that they were in Leadership Lubbock with in past years Who do you work for Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA)

What is your position Director of Workforce Development and FTZ-260 What all does your position entail I am responsible for positioning coordinating and driving the community and region to develop and attract talented and skilled workers that meets the needs of Lubbockrsquos current and future business and industry I do this through facilitating an on-going dialogue about workforce development issues and opportunities while developing and utilizing affective innovative and cutting-edge workforce development campaigns and programs I am also responsible for directing the Foreign Trade Zone 260rsquos (FTZ 260) domestic and international marketing programs as well as all local FTZ 260 operations customs compliance and security activities I oversees that the Foreign Trade Zone goals missions and objectives are carried out and represented in the local community

How long have you been with your current company I have been with LEDA now for over 9 years Share some info about your family My husband is Bradley and I have a son Colin who attends South Plains College and is majoring in music My stepson and daughter-in-law Taylor and Abby Allen and their children Maleigh and Everitt live in Amarillo My stepdaughter and son-in-law Kirbie and Stephen Howard and their son Thomas live in Stillwater Okla

Lubbock Business Network

11

Why did you chose to be a member of the Young Professionals of Lubbock YPL is a great organization that provides opportunities for individuals to network with like-minded colleagues in the area How long have you been a YPL member I have been a YPL member for three years What do you feel is the most rewarding part of being a YPL member The networking opportunities are the most rewarding but I also very much enjoy the lunch and learn series hosted by YPL Why is being a YPL member important to you I believe that being a YPL member advances my business and also affords me additional opportunities to help advance the community

Where do you work WC Land Services (WCLS)

What is your position Principal What is WCLS A full service title operation offering services to oil and gas companies law offices and individual corporationsland owners Email wkylecyahoocom to learn more How long have you been with your current company I founded WCLS six years ago Share some info about your family I am married

to my beautiful wife Ann-Marie Carruth and we have two incredible sons Thatcher (five) and Baines (seven months) I have been very blessed in both my professional path and personal life

Meet Young Professionals of Lubbock Member Kyle Carruth

Student success stories

Chad Bingo CEO Dogstar Pet Products Rochester NY

Chad Bingo has always had a love for dogs and making caring for them more fun and enjoyable In the Academy Chad launched the Gotta Go Button the fi rst product from his company Dogstar Pet Products The Gotta Go Button ldquospeaksrdquo for your dog and lets owners know when Fidorsquos ldquogotta gordquo The button comes complete with a 2 week training system The Gotta Go Button has been featured on Good Morning America and in Walmartrsquos ldquoGet on the Shelfrdquo contest Chad has two more Dogstar Pet products in development the Waterback Leash and the Doggy Door Stand Chad is increasing production managing overseas manufacturers and fi lling orders all from his dorm room wwwgottagobuttoncom

Rachel Zietz CEO Gladiator Lacrosse Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Florida

Gladiator Lacrosse was founded in 2013 by then 13 year old seventh grade entrepreneur and lacrosse player Rachel Zietz Like every player wishing to improve his or her game Rachelrsquos coaches advised her to play ldquowall ballrdquo and practice her shot as much as possible However the quality of the products she purchased for use in the backyard would not hold up to the weather outdoors and were expensive

Participating in the YEA Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce program Rachel decided to start a business that produced high-quality lacrosse equipment at an affordable price and Gladiator Lacrosse was born Since graduating from the YEA program in 2013 Rachel has been growing her business is currently a ninth-grade student and attends school in Fort Lauderdale Florida wwwgladiatorlacrossecom

Gabby Griffin Gabbyrsquos Tortillas South Baldwin AL

In 2012 high school freshman Gabby Griffi n turned her passion for fi ghting child hunger neglect and abuse with her talent for baking tortillas when she launched Gabbyrsquos Tortillas as a part of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy class in South Baldwin Alabama Gabbyrsquos Tortillas off ers homemade organic tortillas For every pack of tortillas sold Gabbyrsquos Tortillas donates two tortillas to a local food bank and a portion of each sale goes to charities that fi ght against child abuse and neglect Gabby was selected as the 2013 Saunders Scholars Semi-Finalist from the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce YEA class Just one year later Gabbyrsquos Tortillarsquos is thriving and she has gone on to open her own cafeacute Gabby now attends Faulkner State Community College and was awarded a full tuition scholarship to study culinary

Habibe Hakiqi Co-Founder Bubble Tea Mania

Bubble Tea Mania was Habibersquos YEA business launched during her senior year in high school Habibe matriculated into the University of Rochester as a double major in Economics and Political Science and graduated with a truly distinguished college careermdashshe was a Hajim Scholar was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and the International Economics Honor Society and was the recipient of the Young Women of Distinction Award among others In 2014 Habibe graduated from the Harvard Business School in 2014 with her MBA Habibe returned to Rochester to join the Manning and Napier team as an Investment Manager

Eve amp Liam Knight CEO amp CFO The Spice Kidz

Brother-sister business duo Liam and Eve Knight were accepted into the Young Entrepreneurs Academy class of 2014 hosted by the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce for an opportunity to turn their passions into a real business

Liam Eve and their family moved to America from Ireland a few years ago and had to adjust to some changes most of all the diff erent kinds of food Liam and Eve love to make curry and when they discovered that their American friends had no idea what curry was they were shocked They were determined to start a business to introduce everyone to delicious and simple Indian Curry wwwthespicekidzcom

Chad Bingo has always had a love for dogs and making caring for them more fun and enjoyable In the Academy Bingo launched the Gotta Go Button the first product from his company Dogstar Pet Products The Gotta Go Button ldquospeaksrdquo for your dog and lets owners know when Fidorsquos ldquogotta gordquo The button comes complete with a two-week training system The Gotta Go

Button has been featured on Good Morning America and in Walmartrsquos ldquoGet on the Shelfrdquo contest Bingo has two more Dogstar Pet products in development the Waterback Leash and the Doggy Door Stand Bingo is increasing production managing overseas manufacturers and filling orders all from his dorm room wwwgottagobuttoncom

Chad Bingo CEO Dogstar Pet Products Rochester NY

Gladiator Lacrosse was founded in 2013 by then 13-year-old seventh grade entrepreneur and lacrosse player Rachel Zietz Like every player wishing to improve his or her game Zietzrsquos coaches advised her to play ldquowall ballrdquo and practice her shot as much as possible However the quality of the products she purchased for use in the backyard would not hold up to the weather outdoors and were expensive

Participating in the YEA Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce program Rachel decided to start a business that produced high-quality lacrosse equipment at an aordable price and Gladiator Lacrosse was born Since graduating from the YEA program in 2013 Zietz has been growing her business is currently a ninth-grade student and attends school in Fort Lauderdale Fla wwwgladiatorlacrossecom

Rachel Zietz CEO Gladiator Lacrosse Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Fla

Click here to APPLY For more information contact Amy Marquez at (806) 761-7000

Learn more about YEA here

Lubbock Business Network

12

Voice of Business

Legislative Benefactor

Legislative Benefactor

On May 10 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton came to the Lubbock Chamber to announce that the State of Texas and nine other states would intervene in support of the Chamberrsquos joint lawsuit challenging changes to a US Department of Labor (DOL) regulation known as the ldquoPersuader Rulerdquo The motion to intervene was filed by the State of Texas and the other states in the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Lubbock on Tues May 10 The Lubbock Chamber thanked the US Chamber of Commerce (USCC) for filing a friend-of-the-court brief supporting the lawsuit on Thurs May 5

In April the Chamber joined the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Texas Association of Business (TAB) National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Texas Association of Builders (Texas Builders) in filing a lawsuit in Lubbock Federal Court against the DOL challenging the constitutionality of the new regulations These changes to the Persuader Rule potentially expose every employer to reporting requirements and disclosures

ldquoThese regulations have significant implications for all employers not just those faced with union organizing We are grateful that the State of Texas and the US Chamber are getting behind this legal effortrdquo said Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman Beth Bridges ldquoAs the voice of business in Lubbock we take a firm stand on legislation and regulations that affect business but took this issue to the next level based on the constitutional rights we believe are being violated in this regulatory changerdquo

Lubbock attorney Fernando Bustos of Bustos Law Firm PC is representing the Lubbock Chamber NFIB TAB NAHB and Texas Builders in the joint effort Also representing the Lubbock Chamber NFIB TAB NAHB and Texas Builders are the Ogletree Deakins and Kemp Smith law firms

Under changes to the Persuader Rule a law firm consultant or even an industry association or chamber that has been deemed a ldquopersuaderrdquo will trigger disclosure of fees paid by all clients for broadly defined ldquolabor relations advice or servicesrdquo throughout the year Under this scenario a single attorney by performing any newly-defined ldquoPersuaderrdquo work for one client could trigger a required reporting of information on all of the clients for which that attorneyrsquos entire firm performed even non-union-related labor and employment work

ldquoThese filed reports are posted by the DOL and publicly available making it possible for anyone to review how much an employer has paid over the course of a year for any human resources or labor related servicesrdquo said Bustos

Joining the State of Texas in the motion to intervene are Arkansas Alabama Indiana Michigan Oklahoma South Carolina Utah West Virginia and Wisconsin Two other lawsuits have been filed challenging the DOLrsquos changes to the regulation in Minnesota and Arkansas

The reception is open to the public and will recognize the newly elected mayor newly elected and re-elected City Council members as well as say farewell to those leaving office

We will also host another reception in July to recognize the City Council members elected in the runoff

Ten States Join the Chamberrsquos Lawsuit Against the Department of Labor

Lubbock Business Network

13

We are disappointed to see the US Department of Labor (DOL) issue this final rule regarding changes to overtime regulations This doubling of the salary threshold was finalized without an extended comment period and without taking the time to study the economic impact of such a profound change on employers of all sizes and industries These new overtime regulations will hurt job and

economic growth as well as the very employees the DOL claims this will help

These costs of this regulatory overreach will disproportionally fall on those businesses nonprofits municipalities and institutions of higher education in areas with a lower cost of living such as Lubbock

This higher salary threshold will mean many employers will have to reclassify some employees as hourly employees and

possibly pay them overtime For many of our small businesses and other employers including state and local governments this will mean a disastrous financial hit or reducing their ability to serve their customers

These new regulations will likely have a negative effect on workplace flexibility and employee morale Reclassifying employees will mean they will lose the ability to set their own hours and to work from home or use electronic technology to handle their work since that time will be compensable and tracking it will be impossible Many employees who have been reclassified consider it a demotion and resent the change Even worse wersquove heard from businesses that will cut their workforce to meet the new regulatory demands

The Lubbock Chamber previously filed our official opposition to this change and we will continue to work with our elected leaders and collectively as a business community to fight this change Meanwhile we stand ready to provide information and resources to our members to help them deal with this economic blow from the Obama Administration

Chairwoman Beth Bridges Speaks Out on Changes to Overtime Rule

Theres been a lot of commentary in recent years about the demise of voice and that millennials in particular prefer texting to talking on the phone But it turns out that reports of voice callings death are greatly exaggerated In fact certain types of calls to businesses are on the rise

As CallRail reported in June 2014 small and medium-sized businesses experienced a whopping 24 increase in the number of inbound calls in a 12-month period The trend held steady in 2015 as well

Across every industry surveyed call volumes have risen over the last two years This increase is critical for local businesses as studies have shown that calls are 10 to 15 times more likely to convert to revenue than web forms or emails

So whats behind the resurgence of the phone call in the age of mobile messaging and data usage More than ever

customers expect instant answers A Google study found that 70 of mobile searchers had used click-to-call technology to contact a business directly from search results Over half (57) of those who called said they did so because they wanted to talk to a live person

The top reason given for using click-to-call chosen by 59 of respondents was to quickly get an answeraccomplish my goal Mobile searchers are starting to realize that answers arent always on company websites and that social media rarely provides instant answers Consumers who want quick replies are going back to the phone because they know theyll get the information they want right away when they call a business

So be prepared to pick up the phone and give callers the answers they desire Source Streetfightmagcom Dec 17 2015

The Humble Phone Call May Be the Killer App

Chamber Joins Broad Coalition of Business Groups to Challenge Fiduciary RuleThe Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has joined a broad

coalition of business groups in a federal lawsuit filed in the Northern District of Texas yesterday to challenge a new and very controversial regulation by the Department of Labor (DOL) that will make it much harder for Texas businesses to help provide their employees with retirement security and make it much more expensive and difficult for average Texans to save for retirement

The Lubbock Chamber joined in the lawsuit by US Chamber of Commerce Greater Irving Las Colinas Chamber Lake Houston Chamber Financial Services Institute Financial Services Roundtable Insured Retirement Institute Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association and Texas Association of Business to challenge the legally-flawed regulation The lawsuit can be downloaded from this link

ldquoMany businesses in Lubbock and throughout the country want to provide retirement security to their employees in order to attract and keep talented workers Unfortunately the DOLrsquos

so-called lsquoFiduciary Rulersquo will make it much harder to do sordquo said Lubbock Chamber Chairwoman Beth Bridges

ldquoThese new and complicated regulations expose financial advisors to a new wave of lawsuits that will drive up the cost of retirement The Rule also forces small businesses to re-think what retirement services if any they can provide to their employees Thatrsquos a bad deal for Texas businesses

We believe that the regulation is unlawful and harmful to the economy Our lawsuit seeks to protect Texans and other Americans who are saving for retirementrdquo

The latest legal challenge marks the fourth federal case the Lubbock Chamber is involved in having previously filed as a plaintiff challenging the DOLrsquos Persuader Rule as well as involvement in two cases challenging EPA carbon and haze regulations

Lubbock Business Network

14

Congrats to Cindy Harendt April Ambassador of the Month

Congratulations to Team Putman

April Team of the Month

Beth Bridges (R) 2016 Chairwoman presenting Cindy Harendt (L) with her

Ambassador of the Month award

Chamber Ambassador ProgramCongratulations to Cindy Harendt April Ambassador of the

Month This is her first time to win this award as she became an Ambassador the month before

Harendt said she joined the Ambassador Program to help represent the company she works for and to learn about the businesses in Lubbock as well as to help the Chamber welcome new and existing businesses

ldquoAs a lifetime resident of Lubbock I enjoy knowing more about what is going on in the community The Ambassador Program keeps you informed and it is a great opportunity to meet new peoplerdquo Harendt stated that is why being an Ambassador is important to her

Harendt said she enjoys helping promote businesses in Lubbock through the ribbon cuttings learning of new businesses and meeting new people at the various events are what makes being an Ambassador for the Lubbock Chamber so rewarding

Harendt has been the bookkeeper for The Reproduction Company since 2012 and has various job duties including accounts payablereceivable reconciling bank statements and fill in receptionists to name a few

ldquoI enjoyed volunteering for Lubbock Uncorked and I look forward to getting more involved with the Chamberrdquo said Harendt

Outside of her job and Chamber activities Harendt enjoys gardening time with friends and attending church at First United Methodist

Again we want to congratulate Cindy Harendt on this award and thank her for her time and commitment to this program

Chamber Ambassadors celebrated ldquoRed Nose Dayrdquo

at their monthly Ambassador luncheon sponsored by Buffalo

Springs Lake in May

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Chick-fil-A - 82nd amp University (806) 748-3997 8225 University Lubbock TX 79423 Restaurants - Fast Food

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Cloud Training Services (806) 632-7047 PO Box 94686 Lubbock TX 79493 Computer - Training

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Lubbock Business Network

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123 Recycling (806) 543-4241 3210 41st St Lubbock TX 79413 Recycling

Alliance Insurance Agency (806) 792-0135 3307 82nd St Lubbock TX 79423 Insurance

Brookdale Remington Park (806) 798-9871 5301 66th St Lubbock TX 79424 Assisted Living

Caprock Cardiovascular Center LLP (806) 701-58584316 23rd St Lubbock TX 79410 Physicians amp Surgeons - Cardiovascular (Heart)

Chick-fil-A - 82nd amp University (806) 748-3997 8225 University Lubbock TX 79423 Restaurants - Fast Food

Clear Channel Airports (610) 395-8002 7450 Tilghman Ste 104 Allentown PA 18106 Advertising

Cloud Training Services (806) 632-7047 PO Box 94686 Lubbock TX 79493 Computer - Training

Craft Development Corp (806) 794-6800 5608 Norfolk Ave Lubbock TX 79413 Land Developer

Grout Works of West Texas (806) 790-8888 10505 Flint Ave Lubbock TX 79423 Contractors - Tile

Hilton Garden Inn (806) 776-3900 6027 45th St Lubbock TX 79407 Hotels amp Motels

Hub City Waste (806) 786-0039 4111 123rd St Lubbock TX 79423 Waste Management amp Disposal

Lone Star Car Wash Systems (806) 687-2024 7320 82nd St Ste B Lubbock TX 79424 Car Wash

Lubbock Monterey Ambucs PO Box 53591 Lubbock TX 79453 Non Profit Organizations

Maaco Collision Repair (806) 792-1570 5721 Genoa Ave Lubbock TX 79424 Auto Repair amp Service

RGS Flooring LLC (806) 855-2550 725 B US 6282 Wolfforth TX 79382 Floor Covering

Scentsy - Janie Rodriguez(806) 368-1472 2307 48th St Lubbock TX 79412 Candles

Shrinking Deb (806) 928-4497 2713 78th St Lubbock TX 79423 Health Food amp Wellness Products

Verizon Wireless - Mobile Destination (806) 701-5757 2312 19th St Ste 400Lubbock TX 79401 Cellular amp Mobile Communications

Verizon Wireless Lubbock - South Plains Mall(806) 474-3691 6002 Slide Rd Lubboc TX 79414 Cellular amp Mobile Communications

Wise Choice Counseling amp Coaching (310) 766-4731 2315 56th St Lubbock TX 79412 Counselor

Looking to get your business more exposure this year

We have sponsorship options in the followingBusiness Network Newsletter

Business DirectoryMonday Memo

Website

For more information and pricing contact us today at 8067617000

Welcome New Chamber Members

Rhine River Cruise

sets sail October19

Click here to learn more and

reserve your spot today