April 2012 Chamber Chronicle

 Chamber Chronicle
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Anne Dean, Chair Pop’s Top Shop Manny Gomez , Past Chair Hobbs Fire Department Denise Layton, Treasurer Soaring Society of America Sco y Holloman, Secretary Maddox, Holloman & Kirksey DIRECTORS Becky Bass Hobbs Jaycees Mike Fewell Bruckner’s Truck Sales Ruth Girón URENCO USA Tom Hart Halliburton Will Hawkins Hobbs Municipal Schools James Janecka GEO Group Bobby Shaw Bobby Shaw Realty Brent Willits Zia Park Casino AMBASSADORS Mike Fewell, Chair Bruckner’s Truck Sales April 2012 Newsman Donaldson to give banquet keynote address Veteran ABC newsman Sam Don‐
aldson will be the featured speaker for the 2012 Annual Banquet and Com‐
munity Awards of the Hobbs Chamber of Commerce and Hobbs Jaycees. It was by way of email, rather than America’s accustomed TV broadcast, that veteran ABC News correspondent Sam Donaldson delivered news on April 10 he would give the keynote address. The Hobbs Chamber featured Character Counts! founder Michael Josephson at last year’s banquet. Hobbs Cham‐
ber CEO Grant Taylor said Don‐
aldson should be a "terrific draw" for the 2012 event. Donaldson Taylor said he took a chance on invi ng the 40‐year broadcas ng veteran to Hobbs be‐
cause of Donaldson’s es to New Mex‐
ico and See Next Page Golf scramble to raise funds, awareness for ‘OneHobbs’ Local golf fans are already circling June 16 on their calendars for the 2012 OneHobbs Golf Tournament and Taste of Hobbs event. Chris Ellio , Chair‐elect Bruckner’s Truck Sales Pa S nson, Vice Chair J‐Cap Manufacturing Amanda Bos ck, Member at Large Edward Jones Investments Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams per flight, and the stylings of some of Hobbs’ ho est chefs will be served up both on the course and during the awards recep on. HOBBS JAYCEES Becky Bass, President Johnson, Miller & Co. team is only $350, and tournament sponsorships start at $100. The Hobbs Chamber con nues to seek a tourna‐
ment underwriter, whose $10,000 gi will enable the Hobbs Chamber to See Scramble, Page 3 Registra on for each four‐person Joshua Grassham, V.P. Wells Fargo 2012‐2013 Firm Founda on Pledges to Date Melissa Mitchell, Secretary University of the Southwest Cody Corbridge, Treasurer Johnson, Miller & Co. Granite Marble $10,000 $5,000 Slate $2,500 Sandstone $1,250 Windstream Bobby Shaw Realty Pop’s Top Shop URENCO USA Lea Regional Medical Center Xcel Energy Page 2 because he had given the keynote address at the annual banquet of the Greater Las Cruces Cham‐
ber of Commerce in 2011. "Sam Donaldson is a na ve New Mexican whose family farmed in the Mesilla Valley, and he ranches now in the Hondo Valley," Taylor said. “Because of his roots in New Mexico, which will be celebra ng its centennial, I believe he can bring to the Hobbs business community a unique perspec ve about how a person with his world view sees our state’s future.” As reported in the December issue of the Cham‐
ber Chronicle, Donaldson tenta vely agreed to a ending the Hobbs Chamber banquet but had to wait un l the spring to learn from ABC if his summer schedule would allow coming to Hobbs. “It was tough wai ng for his confirma on,” Hobbs Chamber board chair Anne Dean said. “We’re absolutely excited to have Sam Donaldson coming to address the membership. We’ve worked hard to keep the level of keynote address at a high level the last two years and will need support to keep that going.” Zia Park Casino, the event’s sole underwriter, will host the event at its renovated Horseman’s An‐
nex and will serve a gourmet meal. Taylor said mem‐
bers may begin reserving ckets and whole tables now and sea ng is limited. “Tickets are $50 person, and 8‐seat tables can be purchased at a discount for $360,” Taylor said. “We will have ckets ready for delivery during the week of April 23 at the latest.” Taylor said only members will be able to pur‐
chase ckets, but the banquet is certainly not a “members only” event. “Sam Donaldson has sought‐a er insights on leadership and Washington that will inspire and en‐
tertain our membership and the community,” Taylor said. Page 3 Calendar of Events—April 2012 April 13 — Ribbon‐cu ng, HomeSmart, 3920 N. Lovington Hwy, Suite 600, 11 a.m. April 13 — Open House, State Farm Agent Katrina Weiss, 2827 North Dal Paso, Suite 115, 4 p.m. April 14 — Spring for SIDS Golf Benefit, Oco llo Golf Course, 8 a.m. April 19 — Business A er Hours, Accoun ng & Consul ng Group, 1801 N. Dal Paso, 5 p.m. April 21— New Mexico‐Texas Challenge Marathon Scramble, from Page 1 revenues on advancing the OneHobbs message. seed money for the important work ahead." “OneHobbs is an effort to bring this communi‐
ty together," Chamber CEO Grant Taylor said. "We’re seeing a trend of growing division and ex‐
panding duplica on of efforts. OneHobbs is the Hobbs Chamber’s response. We can change that trend, and the OneHobbs tournament will give us The event gets underway with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Oco llo Golf Course. For team, Taste of Hobbs, and sponsor infor‐
ma on, please see the tournament forms on pages 4 and 5. Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Introducing Windstream
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Ma er.com. I hope you’ll visit and subscribe and stay regularly engaged in the search for what ma ers. The name of the website comes from the tle of a poem I wrote years ago. This poem sums up my core philosophy. “Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end. There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours, or days. All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgo en, will pass to someone else. Your wealth, fame, and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance. So what will ma er? How will the value of your days be measured? What will ma er is not what you bought but what you built; not what you got but what you gave. What will ma er is not your success but your sig‐
nificance. What will ma er is not what you learned but what you taught. What will ma er is every act of integrity, compas‐
sion, courage, or sacrifice that enriched, empow‐
ered, or encouraged others to emulate your exam‐
ple. What will ma er is not your competence but your character. It will not ma er what you owned or what you were owed. What will ma er is not how many people you knew but how many will feel a las ng loss when you’re gone. Your grudges, resentments, frustra ons, and jeal‐
ousies will finally disappear. What will ma er is not your memories but the memories that live in those who loved you. So, too, your hopes, ambi ons, plans, and to‐do lists will expire. What will ma er is how long you will be remem‐
bered, by whom, and for what. The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away. Living a life that ma ers doesn’t happen by acci‐
dent. It won’t ma er where you came from or what side of the tracks you lived on at the end. It’s not a ma er of circumstance but of choice. Choose to live a life that ma ers.” It won’t ma er whether you were beau ful or bril‐
liant. Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant. This is Michael Josephson reminding you that char‐
acter counts. The Hobbs Chamber of Commerce is a CHARACTER COUNTS! Coali on member. Page 8 Member News Museum, centennial commi ee finalizing ‘Ca le Drive of the Century’ As New Mexico celebrates 100 years of statehood, many celebra ons are being planned throughout the state. Lea and Eddy coun eshave partnered for a unique event―Ca le Drive of the Century.‖ A herd of 100 head of longhorn ca le will be driven from the Pitchfork Ranch in Lea County to the Eddy County Sheriff’s Posse Arena, some 60 miles away. The ca le, which are branded with a special Centennial Brand,‖ will be offered to the highest bidders at an old‐fashioned livestock auc‐
on, at the end of the trail on May 12. Ways to Par cipate ● Dude Ranch Experience – 50 spots are reserved for those who want to ride the range.‖ Arrange‐
ments are made through the Pitchfork Ca le Com‐
pany. Anyone wishing to par cipate must be able to ride at least 15 miles per day on rough terrain. For more informa on, contact Bert Madera at www.pitchforkca le.com. ● City Slickers may join the cowboys each evening for a chuck wagon meal and a campfire sing‐a‐long. Recording ar st Michael Mar n Murphy will be fea‐
tured along with other notable entertainers. Busses will depart from Hobbs and Carlsbad each night at 5 pm. Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased online at www.selectaseatlubbock.com. More in‐
forma on is available at www.westernheritagemuseumcomplex.com. ● End of the Trail – Carlsbad is planning a big cele‐
bra on when the ca le arrive on May 12. Some of the plans include: a children’s rodeo, branding & leather working, wool spinning, buggy rides, pony rides, cow‐chip throwing contests, and a chuck wagon cook‐of, and the list goes on. There will be a concert Saturday evening in Carlsbad starring Mi‐
chael Mar n Murphy. Call the Walter Gerrels Cen‐
ter Performing Arts Center for cke ng infor‐
ma on. Centennial ‘Pony Express West’ to depart museum, deliver mail to Santa Fe Beginning at the Western Heritage Museum Complex in Hobbs, a series of riders will make a trek across New Mexico to deliver mail to the state capital, in celebra on of New Mexico’s 100 years of statehood. Designed to simulate the original Pony Express, which operated from 1860 to 1862, “Pony Express West” riders will ride one to two miles per leg, ra‐
ther than the 15 to 20 ridden back then, creator Harmon “Red” Hann said. “The emphasis is on fun,” Hann said. The 14‐day circuit will begin on Saturday, May 26 and conclude on Friday, June 8 when the riders reach Santa Fe. Fees to par cipate are $35 per day, which in‐
cludes 3 meals and entertainment, and a $100 reg‐
istra on fee. There is also an op onal $50 Pony Ex‐
press West membership. “This is a ‘relay style’ ride, but this is not a race,” Hann said. “Horses’ gaits will be walking, tro ng or loping, and loping will only be done if necessary.” All riders must be 12 years old or older. Riders under 18 years of age must have wri en permis‐
sion, and their parent or legal guardian must be present at all mes during the ride. For more, contact Red Hann at (575) 631‐9372, 393‐1473 or email country2462000@msn.com. Page 9 Member News J.R. Canon and Associates issues script discount card for Chamber members J. R. Canon and Associates is providing free pre‐
scrip on drug discount cards to its fellow Hobbs Chamber members. Members received one of the cards during a March mailing of membership s ckers. Members who did not receive the card by mail should call Hobbs Chamber staff. Addi onal cards may be ob‐
tained by visi ng J.R. Canon and Associates, located at 110 W. Clinton. The card’s benefits will vary from drug to drug, Derek Sledge, a consultant at J.R. Canon and Associ‐
ates, said. For details about your drug discounts, go to www.FreeDrugCardSite.com. Click the “Pharmacy Locator” link at the top of the site, find your phar‐
macy, and enter your drug prescrip on to view spe‐
cific discounts. Present the drug card at the pharmacy counter at the me of purchase. “All the pharmacies in Hobbs accept the card,” Sledge said. “The cards do provide a great benefit, and we’re excited to share them with the members of the Hobbs Chamber.” The card with accompanying informa on can be seen at right. The two‐sided card’s reverse side translates the informa on to Spanish. For any ques ons about the prescrip on drug card, please call Derek Sledge or Larry Sitzer at 575‐
393‐4577. Page 10 Member News Zia Park Casino to open new Steakhouse and Bar in April Offering a great meal, great service, and a com‐
fortable – yet classy – atmosphere, Zia Park Casi‐
no will open its new Steakhouse and Bar in late April. This new restaurant will be a stylish update to tradi onal steakhouses, featuring sleek in‐
teriors and the highest quality meat served alongside appe z‐
ers and sides with both tradi‐
onal, and innova ve new prep‐
ara ons. "You only have one chance to make a first im‐
pression, and this is par cularly true for restau‐
rants," said Execu ve Chef Brian Adair of Zia Park. "We understand that the dining experience be‐
gins the moment a patron walks through our doors and we plan to master the art of a en ve‐
ness at each and every point of service." “Our new Steakhouse will offer a high‐energy, casual environment well suited to our local clien‐
tele," says Brent Willits, Zia Park General Manag‐
er. "It will be a tradi onal steakhouse where friends will feel comfortable grabbing a seat at the bar for a drink with a quick bite or coming to‐
gether for a relaxed dinner. It will also be a res‐
taurant that showcases our service while retain‐
ing a true steakhouse iden ty.” "In designing our new Steakhouse, we wanted to honor the history of the Permian basin, as well as the city of Hobbs," con nues Willits. A black ink on wood image of an oil pump jack evoking the oil industry graces the menu covers. One of the house specialty salads is the “Pump Jack” Salad. Local contractor Schubert Construc on is the lead on the construc on side of the project, while de‐
signers Genesis Design Group created the com‐
fortable interiors for the new Steakhouse. The restaurant seats 80. The new Steakhouse caters to every diner’s need, featuring a full service bar, lounge area, Chef’s Table (sea ng 8) and private dining room available for rental, in addi on to the main dining room. The bar list features a wide array of mar‐
nis, specialty drinks and cock‐
tails, and a robust wine list. Serving only the finest, freshest cuts of steaks grilled over open flames, the all‐new menu will truly sa sfy the steak connoisseur, while other delicious entrees will fulfill the tastes of those who have a yearning for other flavors. “We’re crea ng this new Steakhouse to be THE place for great steaks in this area,” said Chef Adair. "Our new Steakhouse will offer everything you would want in a steakhouse menu ... and more. Filet Mignon, New York Strip, Prime Rib, Porterhouse and our famous Cowboy Ribeye ‐ you name it." Already the 14 ounce Cowboy Ribeye, which is being brought over from the current steakhouse menu, is a Hobbs favorite and legend‐
ary for its generous por on and great taste. For dessert, house made Lemon Tart and Seasonal Cheesecake top the list. “We want our new Steakhouse to also be known as being a des na on for special occa‐
sions,” says Chef Adair. “And we love to celebrate with our customers – this is a place where guests can enjoy our new menu as well as a place where they can relax and have fun.” By establishing a tradi on of high‐quality din‐
ing and service, coupled with a uniquely mesmer‐
izing atmosphere, when dining at the new Steak‐
house, patrons are certain to have an incredible dining experience that will keep them returning for more! Page 11 Member News Local CPA firm providing merger‐and‐acquisi on intermediary services One of the largest public accoun ng firms in New Mexico, Accoun ng & Consul ng Group, now helps owners of mid‐sized businesses sell or raise capital through its subsidiary, ACG Capital Advisors. “The Baby Boomers have reached re rement age and there will be a big increase in the number of businesses sold”, man‐
aging partner Ray Roberts said, “and we want to help with a business own‐
er’s most significant transac on.” According to the U.S. Census, the first of 76 million Baby Boomers reached re rement age on January 1, 2011, and 10,000 more reach this age every day. It is es mated that Boom‐
ers own over 800,000 mid‐market businesses and a substan al number of these businesses will change hands over the next sever‐
al years. ACG Capital Advisors recently became a mem‐
ber of the Acuity Capital Network, a group of se‐
lected CPA firms across the country who have training and experience in helping owners of mid‐
sized businesses sell or merge. In addi on to New Mexico, the Network has members in New York, Cleveland, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Diego. According to Roberts, “selling a business re‐
quires knowledge of accoun ng, finance, taxa‐
on, structuring—topics that CPAs know really well.” He explained that, in addi on, since Ac‐
coun ng & Consul ng Group incorporates mergers and ac‐
quisi ons into it’s growth model, all of the firms part‐
ners have first‐hand experi‐
ence with the issues involved on both sides of the transac‐
ons. As a member of the Acuity Capital Network, ACG is supported by an investment bank, a private equity firm, a business valua on firm, and a regional law firm—all of them seasoned in mid‐
market merger‐and‐acquisi on transac ons and all commi ed to helping successfully complete ACG’s transac ons. Founded in 1998, Accoun ng and Consul ng Group has offices in Albuquerque, Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Clovis, Hobbs and Roswell. It also has an affiliated firm in Lubbock, Texas. Soaring Events & Marke ng to put on 2nd annual SIDS benefit golf tourney Soaring Events & Marke ng will present the 2nd Annual “Spring For SIDS Golf Benefit” will be held at Oco llo Golf Course on Saturday, April 14. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) claims the lives of approximately 2,500 babies in the Unit‐
ed States every year. The four‐person scramble is a fun way to raise awareness, and most importantly funds to con nue research, to benefit the SIDS In‐
s tute, which was created to find answers about SIDS. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and end with lunch, which is open to the public for $5 a plate. There will also be t‐shirts for sale, pu ng contests that anyone can par cipate in, and a lot of fun and celebra on for everyone. Tax‐deduc ble dona ons can be made directly to the SIDS Ins tute on behalf of the event by log‐
ging onto h p://springforsids.org/teams/spring‐for
‐sids‐golf‐benefit/ . Teams can register at Oco llo Park Golf Course. Page 12 Member News Original Hobbs McDonald’s restaurant to be demolished, rebuilt in 90 days Beginning in early April and las ng approxi‐
mately 90 days, the Turner Street McDonald’s will undergo an extreme makeover, and residents can keep a close eye on the progress. Built in 1976, when iconic founder Ray Kroc licensed the new Hobbs store to Kenneth J. Fad‐
ke , the Fadke family has looked at the needs of Hobbs and the more than 18 million customers that have frequented the restaurant. For 35 years, the popular eatery has been a staple of the com‐
munity and has seen its fair share of updates and changes through that me. However, the me has come to start again, Kenny Fad‐
ke, owner of the Hobbs and Lovington McDonald’s stores, said. “Our en re McFamily is so excited to build the newest McDonald’s in the Unit‐
ed States and provide the best customers in the world with the most modern and pleasant restau‐
rant experience”, Fadke said. “We have planned this project for over two years and believe we will not only construct a building for today, but for years to come.” The new restaurant will not only have a con‐
temporary appearance, with new décor and a new theme on the inside and out, but it will also have top‐of‐the‐line equipment and a fresh lay‐
out, all to be er serve customers. In prepara on for the rebuild, the second Hobbs McDonald’s, located on the Lovington Highway and Joe Harvey Boulevard, has been up‐
graded to serve more customers efficiently while the Turner store is closed. Because the Turner loca on has been such an important part of the community for so long, Fad‐
ke and company are crea ng several opportuni‐
es for locals to be involved with the fes vi es leading up to the demoli on. On April 4, a can‐
dlelight dinner was served to celebrate the last night of its existence in its current form. In addi on, the public will have an opportunity to “own” a piece of the history. A sec on of the building’s bricks will be saved from the demoli on and made available for purchase, with every dol‐
lar raised being donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Lubbock, Texas, for which Fadke current‐
ly serves as a director. The Turner McDonald’s has been a landmark, a favorite eatery, and a familiar piece of eve‐
ryday life in Hobbs for so many, for so long. Named “Rebuild Turner,” the construc‐
on project will be documented in a variety of ways and will allow people to be part of the process. Any me, day or night, people will be able to get updated on the construc on process by logging onto www.RebuildTurner.com and see a live feed of the site and the progress that is made each day once the store is closed. The public can see a list of recent accomplish‐
ments and upcoming milestones, as well as pic‐
tures and renderings of what the final product will look like. The site will also contain a “count‐down clock” to the reopening date and me. In mid‐May, new general manager Kevin Lance will begin hiring 100 crew and managers to oper‐
ate the restaurant. “We are very excited to be improving the Hobbs McDonalds experience, while keeping up with the incredible growth that Hobbs and Lea County are experiencing.” Fadke said. “This is our way of giving back to a community that has shared 35 years with us and making sure we are providing the best of what McDonald’s has to offer.” Page 13 Member News Lea Regional Medical Center launches ‘30‐minute ER Service Pledge’ Lea Regional Medical Center knows the im‐
portance of prompt service – especially in the emergency room. When persons are experiencing a health care emergency, the last thing they want to do is wait. Emergency medicine is about three things: compassion, skilled care and speed. “That’s why Lea Regional has launched a 30‐
Minute ER Service Pledge – to assure pa ents that we are dedicated not only to offering the best qual‐
ity care, but also to providing that care as efficiently and quickly as possible,” said Tim Thornell, LRMC CEO. The new ini a ve was launched April 2. When a pa ent enters the ER at Lea Regional Medical Center, the arrival me is noted. The 30‐
Minute ER Service Pledge begins the minute a pa‐
ent checks in at the ER desk. “Our pledge is that a clinical professional will work diligently to ini ally see each pa ent within 30 minutes or less of their arrival to begin the eval‐
ua on and treatment. When the pa ent is seen by a clinical professional, defined as a physician, physi‐
cian assistant or nurse prac oner, the me is logged on the pa ent’s chart – so we can track our performance in keeping our pledge of low ER wait mes,” said Thornell. “While the goal of Lea Regional ER pledge is to work diligently to ini ally see every pa ent within 30 minutes, the most cri cal health emergencies will always receive top priority,” said Dr. Said ER Medical Director. The hospital records and monitors many ER in‐
dicators as part of its ongoing quality improvement process. “One of the items we track is pa ent wait mes in the ER to determine how efficiently we tri‐
age pa ents and get them to a clinical professional for ini al evalua on and treatment,” said Thornell. “I’m pleased to report that the vast majority of pa‐
Lea Regional Medical Center CEO Tim Thornell explains the background and goals of the hospital’s new “30‐Minute ER Service Pledge” to guests and staff in the emergency‐room wai ng area during the ini a ve’s launch on April 2. ents at Lea Regional’s ER were already being seen within 30 minutes of their arrival me.” “We believe this service pledge will dis nguish us from other health care providers in the area, and underline our commitment to the people who live and work in the Lea County community,” he said. “While we are commi ed to prompt and appro‐
priate care for our ER pa ents, the 30‐Minute ER pledge should not be misinterpreted as an effort to rush pa ents though the ER,” he adds. “Our pro‐
cess improvements focus on ge ng ER pa ents into a treatment room as quickly as possible, ena‐
bling our clinical professionals to see a pa ent and begin diagnosis and treatment in a mely manner.” The community can view Lea Regional’s average ER wait me ‐‐ based on a two‐hour rolling average, updated every 15 minutes – on the internet at www.learegionalmedical.com. Page 14 Chamber Seeks Corporate Sponsors, ’Firm Founda on’ for FY 2012‐13 The Hobbs Chamber of Commerce must have a firm founda on upon which to stand in order to ade‐
quately provide the member‐development programming that members deserve and want, like Leadership Hobbs and other valuable areas such as ethics, human resources, taxes, and customer service. Firm FoundaƟon funding enables the Hobbs Chamber to deliver valuable training and other enriching op‐
portuni es to member businesses and their employees . Please consider partnering with the Hobbs Chamber as a corporate sponsor next fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2012. Firm Founda on Levels Sandstone—$1,250 Slate—$2,500 Marble—$5,000 Granite—$10,000 Sponsors will receive excep onal visibility for the excep onal leadership they demonstrate in suppor ng Hobbs Chamber member programming. Sponsors will receive prominent, front‐page placement on the new Hobbs Chamber website, a lis ng on each communica on disseminated to the Chamber’s membership, ban‐
ner recogni on at Hobbs Chamber func ons, and other considera ons. Page 15 Briefs Chamber Directors and Officers The new fiscal year will soon be upon us, and with the new year will be the installa on of some new directors and officers. We are currently accep ng nomina ons for directors. If you have an inter‐
est in serving the Hobbs Chamber membership through a leadership posi on, please contact Grant Tay‐
lor. “Like” the Hobbs Chamber on Fa‐
cebook We are earnestly trying to grow our social‐media visibility to the general public. Please go to the Hobbs Chamber’s Facebook page, facebook.com/
hobbschamber, and click the “Like” bu on to become a page fan. Seeking Volunteers We invite our members to rec‐
ommend and encourage their em‐
ployees to volunteer and join this fun and important component of the Hobbs Chamber. The regular ac vi es of the Ambassadors, like member outreach and community goodwill, are ideal for those who specialize in sales, business devel‐
opment, public rela ons and more. ‘Find It in Hobbs’ We aim to launch an aggres‐
sive campaign next year, with both a “buy local” and retail‐hub mes‐
sage. Do you have products and services residents and businesses tradi onally go to other markets to find? We want to tell consum‐
ers that if they’re looking for (blank), they can find it in Hobbs. Maybe you have an inspiring story about your business, par cularly why you chose to start or stay in Hobbs. Tell us that story! Page 16 Economic Indicators State: February unemployment up from prior month New Mexico's seasonally adjusted unemploy‐
ment rate was 7.2 percent in February 2012, up from 7.0 percent in January but down from 7.6 per‐
cent a year earlier. The rate of over‐the‐year employment growth, comparing February 2012 with February 2011, came in at 0.6 percent, represen ng a gain of 5,100 jobs. This was the seventh straight month of year‐
over‐year increases, following decreases for 32 of the preceding 33 months. The employment survey showed gains in seven industries and losses in five others, with one industry unchanged from its year‐
earlier level. Educa onal & health services, up 5,700 jobs, and mining, up 2,500, posted the largest employ‐
ment increases, while professional & business ser‐
vices, down 4,600, and construc on, down 1,100, posted the largest decreases. Government, down 900 jobs, also slipped lower, with losses reported at both the federal and local levels. March construc on permits down from February Source: Hobbs Building Services February Residen al Evalua on Total: $1,996,438 February Commercial Evalua on Total: $1,839,631 Page 17 Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate
Lea County
Feb. 2012
5.2%
Jan. 2012
4.7%
Feb. 2011
6.7%
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
7%
8%
Gross Receipts Tax Government Distribution
City of Hobbs
March 2012 (Jan. 2012 sales)
$5,318,164
Feb. 2012 (Dec. 2011 sales)
$5,664,636
March 2011 (Jan. 2011 sales)
$4,364,870
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
Gross Receipts Tax Government Distribution
Lea County
March 2012 (Jan. 2012 sales)
$924,999
Feb. 2012 (Dec. 2011 sales)
$957,378
March 2011 (Jan. 2011 sales)
$804,034
$0
$1,000,000
Page 18 Leaco CEO Laura Angell, center, presents a check to American Red Cross community rela ons manager Debra Lyles. Leaco employees raised $1,500 for the Red Cross by hos ng a bake sale every week in March. Board‐cer fied cardiologist Mukeshbhai Patel M.D., second from right, accepts a Hobbs Chamber cer fi‐
cate and a key to the city from Hobbs Chamber CEO Grant Taylor, right. On March 22, Patel and others celebrated the opening of his new office located at 5419 N. Lovington Hwy, Bldg. 1 Ste. 7, with a Hobbs Chamber ribbon‐cu ng and open house. Patel joined the Lea Regional Medical Center medical staff as an independent member and is now accep ng new pa ents. Lee Roberson, of Hobbs, won the Centennial Grill, manufactured by J‐Cap Manufacturing and donated to the Hobbs Chamber. Roberson’s cket was drawn March 15 at a centennial‐theme Business A er Hours, hosted by Pop’s Top Shop. In celebra on of New Mexico's 100 years of statehood in 2012, the grill bears the New Mexico Centennial logo on the backsplash and the Hobbs Chamber’s recently rede‐
signed logo on the skirt. The Hobbs Chamber thanks J‐Cap Mfg., Pop’s Top Shop, the Hobbs News‐Sun, Lea Community Federal Credit Union, First American Bank, Western Commerce Bank and all cket hold‐
ers. Page 19 Hobbs Biz Leads—March New and Renewed Business Licenses Azul Azul 2424 N. Lovington Hwy. (575) 738‐0972 Samara Estrada Building for Private Events R‐Mile Express 1320 N. Tasker (575) 631‐5341 Orlando Romero Delivery Service ‐ Trucking R & B Commercial Cleaning 507 S. Linam (602) 410‐1611 Renato Serna Janitorial Cleaning Service Herrera's Quick Stop 208 W. Stanolind Rd. (432) 847‐9728 S.A. Herrera Convenience Store Tacos y Burritos 7 Salsas 3001 W. Marland (575) 390‐4851 Karrina Porras Tacos, Burritos, Tortas, Water Chavez Trucking 1604 E. Oak (575) 390‐0161 Carlos Chavez Dump Truck, Dirt Hauling Abdellah Ennadja 1321 N. Turner (310) 221‐2857 Abdellah Ennadja Fast Food Restaurant Nana's Krea ons 920 E. Michigan, Apt. 416 (575) 631‐4546 Pat Langner Crocheted Baby Items, Custom Ba‐
by Wipe Cases, Custom Pacifier Clips, Baby Gi Baskets Sotelo Trucking 3043 N. Northwest Dr. (575) 390‐8575 Socorro E. Sotelo Gravel, Dirt, Sand Hauling Rush Wellsite Services, LLC 3206 N. Enterprise Dr. (575) 492‐0231 Jerred Smith Oilfield Reyes Trucking 510 E. Sanger (575) 318‐3328 Jose A. Reyes Trucking ‐ Caliche Global Expo Inc. 401 N. Turner (714) 249‐0354 Zeyad Kanan Home Electronics, Toys, Tolls, Etc. G & S Services 2420 N. Dal Paso (575) 631‐3742 Sharla Craig‐Conway Purchase & Rental of Construc on Equipment The Bookkeeper 721 N. Linam (575) 602‐9873 Candace Jernigan Bookkeeping M.R. 49 2529 W. Humble (575) 393‐8068 Norma L. Baeza Dump Truck Energized by RC 619 E. Mesa (575) 393‐9307 Richard Camacho Electrical & Automa on Arbor Care Inc. 1108 W. Marland (575) 393‐9424 Sherry Hill Maintenance, Landscape, Irriga on & Tree Care Source: Hobbs City Clerk’s Office Promoting Commerce. Promoting Community. Promoting Character Find us on the Web: hobbschamber.org Email Grant Taylor, President & CEO: grant@hobbschamber.org