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Jason Draper

600 S. Tyler St. Suite 800

Amarillo, TX 79101

(806) 412-2204

Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned company, bringing together an unmatched team of 7,600 engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists, and scientists to design and build critical infrastructure.

If you know of a business that is not a member of the Chamber, we always appreciate referrals. For more information on joining the Chamber and the costs and benefits, click here, or give our Membership Director Ashley a call at 373-7800.

Carrie Ives

3601 S. Georgia St Suite A

Amarillo, TX 79109

(806) 282-4440

RE/MAX PRO specializes in professionally representing buyers and sellers in local real estate sales while providing individual caring service and guidance. Locally owned, internationally known.

We are thrilled to welcome 502 New Members who signed up to support the Chamber during last week's Membership Event. We had over 200 volunteers calling on their personal contacts to help us grow the Chamber to over 2,145 members! We cannot thank them and these businesses and individuals enough for supporting the Chamber with membership. We are busy trying to get all of the new members' information correct and complete, so we will have more contact and information on these new members in the coming weeks. Please be patient as we process this information, and we apologize for any errors in the business listings. If you are a new member whose business is listed below, please email any corrections or your contact information to chamber@amarillo-chamber.org or contact the Chamber at 373-7800 for assistance. Thanks, and we can't wait to learn more about your business!

If you are a new member listed above who signed up during our Member Mania event last week, we need you to update your Membership Listing so that your listing appears properly in our online and printed directories. You can request your login credentials to update your listing on your own by emailing Denise@amarillo-chamber.org, or we can update your listing for you with the following information:

View more past event photos in our Facebook Album or on Instagram.

Is your organization a new member of the Chamber? Is your business celebrating a milestone anniversary (10, 25, or 50 years) in business? Have you recently moved to a new location or undergone a major renovation? Will you be building a new location for your business? We can help you celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking event. Contact Christy Bigler at (806) 342-2004 for more information.

NEW: You can now request your free Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking through the event request form online here.

Sponsored content. For more information on buying or selling a business, click here or the ad above. To contact a representative directly, click here.

By: Elmer Saavedra, Small Business Banker, Bank of America

2020 was a challenging year for all, with small businesses facing unique obstacles brought on by the coronavirus. Despite these challenges, our 2020 Small Business Owner Report found entrepreneurs remained resilient and flexible as they navigated an evolving and uncertain business landscape. Here in Amarillo, Hispanic small business owners are a key part of the local economy. Hispanics make up 33 percent of Amarillo’s population, and the Hispanic population was the fastest-growing demographic in Texas over the last two years, growing by more than 2 million

When surveyed this past fall, nearly 75 percent of Hispanic entrepreneurs cited the impact of coronavirus as a top concern for their businesses. Despite these obstacles faced over the past year, Hispanic business owners remain optimistic. Our report indicated that Hispanic entrepreneurs are seeking to increase revenue, prioritize digital presence, and expand into new markets – goals that are achievable and more important than ever before.

As the country, and the world, continues to combat coronavirus, there’s never been a better time to assess your business, take steps to reignite growth, and plan for financial success.

The pandemic created unprecedented obstacles for our local small business owners, challenging them to find new and innovative ways to meet the needs of their businesses, employees, customers, and communities. The important contributions and culture of our city’s Hispanic population are key part of the city’s growth and success in the years ahead, and following these steps can help business owners better position themselves for success as our community emerges from the coronavirus pandemic stronger than ever.

SSBI Partner Content. Click here to email a Bank of America representative directly or click here to read their 2020 Small Business Owner Report.

Chamber Closed: Independence Day Holiday

The Chamber will be closed in honor of July 4th and will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, July 6th. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Ribbon Cutting: Northwest Sports & Ortho

4:00pm

5701 Time Square Blvd., Suite 240

More Information: Martha, 354-4118

Chamber Event: After Hours at First United Bank

5pm - 7pm

4501 First United Bank Parkway (E of 45th & Soncy)

More Information: Ashley, 342-2015

See more upcoming ribbon cutting & ground breaking events on our Week's Sneak Peek page. If you would like more information on scheduling an event like this for your business, email christy@amarillo-chamber.org.

ATTENTION 2021 GOLF TEAM CAPTAINS: We will soon be networking on the greens at the 22nd Annual Chamber Open Golf Tournament at the Tascosa Golf Club on Thursday, July 22nd. This event is sold out, so already confirmed team captains should submit their team names and handicaps ASAP through our online form. If your business name or logo is not on our golf page, please do not complete the online form as this event is already sold out. If you are participating and have questions, contact Denise at 373-7800 or denise@amarillo-chamber.org. Any new teams or sponsorships will be put on a waiting list on a first-come basis.

Check out our website for 2021 tournament details and a list of generous sponsors who are helping put on this fun event!

Sponsored content. The Sod Poodles offer a small business spotlight where a small business would receive a marketing table, first pitch, in-game interview, and pre-game interview. It is all free of charge and is a great way to gain exposure and help small local businesses. Click here for more information or here to email a representative directly.

This week's TAB Update includes information on:

Click here to read the entire update.

Is your company hiring? Did you know you can put job openings in our online Job Bank for FREE?

Check out our website and click the buttons for "Job Seeker" or "Employer" and you can either view job openings or post your own with an online form.

Have questions, contact Denise at (806) 373-7800.

Are you holding a fundraising event, open house, or other special events you want to share with the public? You can add events to our Online Community Calendar for FREE. Click here to complete the online form and submit it to the Chamber. Your event will not be visible until our staff approves the event, typically within 1-2 business days.

If you have questions about using the calendar, or what kinds of events are allowed, contact Denise at 373-7800.

The Chamber is thrilled to announce and recognize our new sponsors that are stepping up to be part of the Supporting Small Business Initiative for 2021. This new program is designed to support the Chamber's efforts to serve our small business community better by offering programs, seminars, virtual events, and more for little to no cost to our members throughout 2021.

Please join us in thanking these generous underwriting partners that are serving the Chamber, our members, and the entire business community with their support.

If you would like to know more about this program and the benefits of partnership, contact Jason Harrison at (806) 373-7800 or jason@amarillo-chamber.org.

Watch the online calendar for more details and updates coming soon.

7/8 - Business After Hours at First United Bank (The Colonies)

7/22 - Chamber Open Golf Tournament at Tascosa Golf Club

7/29 - Business After Hours at WT Enterprise Center (or Revolution at 800)

8/12 - Business After Hours at Nistler's Lawn & Landscape's Resplendent Garden

TBD - Building a Company Culture Seminar with Jody Holland

8/26 - Annual Banquet & Business Excellence Awards

9/9 - Business After Hours at Amarillo Club

9/23 - Business After Hours at Snow Bear Heat & Air

10/7 - Good Times Celebration® Barbecue Cook-Off at the Tri-State Fairgrounds

10/14 - Business After Hours at Casey Carpet One

10/28 - Business Seminar

11/4 - Business After Hours at The Nesting Place - Bushland

11/18 - Fall Mega Market

11/18 - Business After Hours at Fairfield/Four Points Downtown Amarillo

12/1 - Ag Appreciation Luncheon at the Amarillo Civic Center

12/2 - Business After Hours at Street Toyota

12/16 - Business After Hours at Rt. 66 Auto Haus

The City of Amarillo Public Health Department is currently administering COVID-19 vaccines. Immunizations will take place at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex (401 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101) or through their Mobile Clinic.

Be sure to check the clinic hours, vaccine availability, or the Mobile Clinic location ONLINE before going.

The Chamber has had a partnership with Cramer Marketing (formerly Data Flow) for more than 15 years. Cramer is great at helping us promote our Members in our Printed Directory and our community through our Relocation Guides and City Maps. We are proud to offer these high-quality publications to our members and people looking to call Amarillo home at no cost thanks to our generous supporters and advertisers. Sold, produced, and printed locally! If you would like to showcase your business in these great publications, give us or the Cramer Marketing team a call at (806) 371-7310.

CGI Communications has been a partner of the Amarillo Chamber for a number of years. CGI handles several advertising products offered to our members including website banner ads, community videos, ReviewTube reviews, and now has a new Magellan tool for voice activated website searching for text and videos.

Our representative, Al Forys, and his team will be reaching out to some of our members to offer more information about these tools that may be beneficial for your business.

Should you want more information on any of their products, reach out to Al Forys at the contact information below.

We try to alert you anytime a third party may contact you so that you know they are a trusted and legitimate partner of the Amarillo Chamber. You may see our complete list of advertising options and partners on the Advertising Opportunities page of our website. We encourage you to always check this site or contact Penni Bentley at (806) 373-7800 to verify our official program partners before giving out personal or financial information.

See our Staff Directory with photos, direct phone numbers and more on our Contact Us page of the website.

Tyler Andrews, Andrews & Associates / cat.man.du

Blaine Baker, Crown House Insurance

Scott Bentley, Amarillo EDC

David Bishop, Amarillo ISD

Lew Bradshaw, Pat Davis Properties

Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC

Ryan Chandler, Northwest Texas Healthcare

Richard Constancio, Shiver-Megert & Associates

Joe Graham, Graham Brothers Jewelers

Jason Henderson, Bell

Brady Hochstein, Elevate Amarillo

Mark Hodges, FirstCapital Bank of Texas

Julie Imke, WTAMU Amarillo Center

Charles Leard, M&R Liquor

Trent Morris, Workforce Solutions Panhandle

Ed Nichols, Brown, Graham & Company, P.C.

Joseph Peterson, Edward Jones

Stephanie Price, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

Aaron Sage, Sage Oil Vac

Doug Street, Affiliated Foods

Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing 

Ronnie Walker, Xcel Energy

Peter Warrick, Atmos Energy

Mikel Williamson, Happy State Bank

Lance Wolff, Insurica DFB

on our website. 

                                                   –  Author Unknown