2017 Lubbock Small Business of the Year Nominees

The Lubbock Business Association (LBA) has released their nominees for the 2017 Lubbock Small Business of the Year.  The nominees will be presenting to the association members in July and August of 2017 and the association will vote in September of 2017 with the winner to be announced the first Friday in October 2017 at the LBA’s regular business meeting.

Without further ado, here are the nominees in alphabetical order:

Callander House.  Callander House operates 4 assisted living centers in Lubbock for seniors.  They started in business in 2015 and are owned by Tim and Debbie Callander.  Their website address is https://www.facebook.com/thecallanderhouse/ and they can be contacted at 806-784-2417.

They were nominated by LBA member Quinn Martinkewiz of Distinguished Details.  Quinn owns this expert auto detailing service in Lubbock.  He specializes in paint correction.  His website is mobilewashlubbock.com and can be reached at 806-470-2811.

Dora Moss Interiors.  Dora Moss interiors is a decorating, custom furniture, and accessories store located at 3536 34th St Lubbock, TX 79410.  Leroy Henry opened this retail location in 2015 to complement other businesses that he runs and to highlight some of his creative ability.  Dora Moss’ website is doramoss.com  and can be contacted at 806-220-9144.

Dora Moss was nominated by LBA member Bryan Burns of AAA Landscaping and Lighting.  Bryan operates his sprinkler repair, backflow installation, and backflow inspection service in Lubbock.  Bryan maintains a FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/AAA-Landscaping-Lighting-1557711171164487/ Bryan also does Holiday lighting for homes and businesses.  He can be contacted at 806-795-9220.

EPI Communications Consultants LLC.  Rick Overman, Jay Holcombe, Jim Potts, and Joe Mendez opened this telecommunications engineering and telecommunications consulting firm to serve the needs of rural telecom providers in 2015.  EPI’s website is www.epi-cc.com and they can be contacted at 806-319-7909.

They were nominated by LBA member Ron Hettler of Hettler Insurance Agency, Inc.  Hettler Insurance is a Lubbock independent insurance agency providing auto insurance, home insurance, health insurance, and business insurance for hundreds of businesses and thousand of families.  Their website address is hettlerinsurance.com and they can be contacted at 806-798-7800.

Fence Defender This fence, deck, and pergola staining service company uses a unique product and process to make your wood fence, wood deck, or wood pergola look outstanding for years.  They are owned by Scooter and Vicki McNeal.  Their website address is lubbockfencedefender.com and they can be contacted at 806-773-3320.

They were nominated by LBA member Jo Chapman of Leftwich Chapman Interiors.  Leftwich Chapman is a well established floor covering store offering carpet, tile, wood, and laminate floor coverings for both residential and commercial applications.  Leftwich Chapman’s address is 4517 50th St Lubbock, TX 79414, their website address is leftwichchapmandesignerfloor.com and they can be contacted by calling 806-370-1640.

Identify Corporate Innovations This management consulting firm assists business owners in magnifying the results of their business by pairing the business with strategic professionals.  Christy Reeves opened the business in 2015.  Her website address is identifyci.com and she can be contacted at 806-790-3473.

They were nominated by LBA member Michael Walton of Bazar Solutions.  Bazar Solutions is your local IT services and computer support in a phone call.  Their website is bazarsolutions.com and they can be contacted by calling 806-853-7757.

Turf Raider Brian Garcia owns this Lubbock Landscaping company.  He opened his business in 2015 and serves both commercial and residential customers. He maintains a FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/TurfRaider/ He can be reached by calling 806-241-2984.

Turf Raider was nominated by LBA member Gordon Buskirk.  Gordon is a New York Life insurance agent selling life insurance, annuities, and performing personal financial planning for his many satisfied clients.  His website address is https://www.newyorklife.com/agent/gbuskirk and can be contacted by calling 806-698-5628.