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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes information and our sponsors for the Chamber Open Golf Tournament that's happening on Thursday and a reminder that our office will be closed that day for the event. We are thrilled to welcome 4 new Chamber members, and last week we celebrated 2 great ribbon cutting events. Check out the guest column from our SSBI Partner, CNS Pantex, on the 14 local organizations that recently benefitted from grants totaling $100,000. We have several events coming up in the next couple of weeks to celebrate, and you can reserve your table now to celebrate with our Business Excellence Award winners at our Chamber Annual Banquet happening on August 26th. Mark your calendar for another July After Hours at Revolution at 800 coming up on July 29th, and everyone's favorite barbecue cook-off will be happening at the Tri-State Fairgrounds on October 7th. You can get information on all of this and more below.
We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and add new information and resources to our COVID Resource Page on our website that may be important to our members.
On behalf of our staff, Board of Directors, and the Amarillo business community, we want to thank you for your continued support of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, and we look forward to serving you now and in the future. Please let us know what we can do to help your business.
Penni F. Bentley
VP of Communications & Marketing
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
1000 S Polk
Amarillo, TX 79101
806.373.7800
806.342.2005 direct
806.674.7334 cell
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Chamber Open Golf Tournament is this Thursday, July 22nd at Tascosa Golf Club |
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The Chamber will be CLOSED this Thursday, July 22nd as we network on the greens with 288 golfers in our 22nd Annual Chamber Open Golf Tournament at the Tascosa Golf Club and La Paloma courses. We are so thankful for all of the sponsors, teams, volunteers, and additional supporters that help us put on this huge SOLD OUT event. Check out the graphic below or visit our website to view the complete list of sponsors and get more information on this event. |
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Welcome to these New Members |
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Hollis Gurley
Amarillo, TX 79121
(806) 790-0919
Individual Supporter
Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc.
Michael Knowles
5601 W Interstate 40, Ste 325
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 381-3114
LATA specializes in Project Management, Instrumentation & Controls, Engineering, Environmental Remediation, Nuclear, Demolition, Hazardous Materials, Sampling & Analysis, and Waste Management.
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S.A. Trotter Arts
Stuart Trotter
1320 Smiley
Amarillo, TX 79106
(214) 282-2415
S.A.Trotter Arts LLC is offering fine portraiture at lower than common prices. School pictures, graduation pictures, and portraiture. Family Portraits and commercial photography.
Sequence Enterprise Entertainment & Our Kids
Ann Anderson
2309 N. W. 15th
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 881-6720
Sequence Enterprise Entertainment & Our Kids is education through entertainment. Education in the Arts through programs and projects; services to integrate and bring unity to all cultures and ethnic groups.
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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. |
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Recent Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Events
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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.
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CNS Community Investment Grant Awards
$100k to Local Organizations
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Fourteen Panhandle non-profits were awarded a total of $100,000 from the Consolidated Nuclear Security Community Investment Fund at a June 1 ceremony.
This fund is a partnership between Consolidated Nuclear Security, the management and operations contractor of the Pantex Plant, and the Amarillo Area Foundation. In its six years of existence, over $960,000 has been awarded to more than 50 area organizations.
“We are proud to be part of the Panhandle community, and proud to be connected with so many of you that work so hard to improve the lives of those who live here by providing services, opportunities, and hope,” Jason Bohne, CNS Senior Director of Communications said. “It is truly an honor to partner with the community through these grants, and we sincerely appreciate all that you do.”
This year’s recipients are:
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Amarillo Children's Home - $10,000 to support direct care costs for the Change the Ending Program for foster children
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Another Chance House - $5,000 to provide program support for food, health, and wellness needs for men who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
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Buckner Children and Family Services - $6,700 to support FYI Foster Care Youth Program that provides training and preparation for adult living (PAL) life skills for individuals who are aging out of the foster care system
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Driskill Halfway House - $3,000 to support the Oasis and Independence Program for women overcoming addictions with washers, a refrigerator, and outside supplies
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Elizabeth Ruth's Home - $6,000 to support the ERH Experiential Learning Program for autistic individuals
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Faith City Mission - $3,500 to provide for basic needs for the homeless such as food, shelter, and clothes
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Family Support Services - $5,000 to support the Local Outreach for Survivors of Suicide Program, with counseling, site restorations, and short‐term accommodations
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Guyon Saunders Resource Center - $7,800 to support the Helping the Homeless Program by covering GED program costs and computer room costs related to client use for social services, employment, and housing
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Hope and Healing Place - $10,000 to provide scholarships for participants in the Generations Family Program which helps children and families walk through the grief process
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Junior Achievement of the High Plains - $10,000 to support the Biztown Program with IT equipment, such as tablets, servers, phones, and electrical equipment for student simulations as they run mock businesses
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Maverick Boys and Girls Club - $9,000 to provide for Snapology and STEM materials for students
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Mission Amarillo - $10,000 to support the 365 Dad Program with startup curriculum and supplies
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Panhandle Orphan Care Network - $10,000 to support the Moses Closet Expansion with clothes, diapers, and supplies for families receiving placement of new foster child(ren)
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Amarillo - $4,000 to support the 2021 House Security Service of a security guard during the 6 months of transitioning back into a newly constructed house while volunteers are on hold until COVID restrictions are lifted
CNS first met with the Amarillo Area Foundation in 2014 to work together to establish an innovative and effective method for contributing to the community in a way that would also better engage Pantex employees. Continued conversations led to the creation of the Pantex Community Investment Fund.
A committee of Pantex employees reviews and recommends the grants that will be awarded from the Community Investment Fund. Committee members are chosen to serve two-year terms to represent all Pantex employees.
“Along with performing their day jobs as experts in their fields, contributing to Pantex’s success in meeting its national security mission, each of these employees has volunteered their time and expertise in an effort to benefit their community,” Bohne said.
Eleven committee members were also recognized for their service during the ceremony.
Seven completed their two-year term on the committee this year. During their time on the committee, 26 nonprofits in the Texas Panhandle received $221,500 in grants, helping those organizations to expand or continue their missions.
Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, operates the Pantex Plant, located in Amarillo, Texas, and the Y-12 National Security Complex, located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, under a single contract for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. Pantex and Y-12 are key facilities in the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise, and CNS performs its work with a focus on performance excellence and the imperatives of safety, security, zero defects, and delivery as promised.
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SSBI Partner Content. Click here to email a Pantex representative directly or click here to read this article on their blog page.
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Upcoming Events Within Next Two Weeks |
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 21
11:30am
3120 Eddy St.
More Information: Trent, 350-1632
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THURSDAY, JULY 22
11:30am-6:30pm
Tascosa Golf Club & La Paloma
4502 Fairway Dr.
Please note, the Chamber will be closed all day Thursday while we hold this fun networking event.
More Information: Denise, 373-7800
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FRIDAY, JULY 23
1:00pm
2200 SE 34th
More Information: Charles, 584-4236
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FRIDAY, JULY 23
4:00 pm
3375 East I-4 (I-40 & Grand)
More Information: Cindy, (806) 379-5475
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TUESDAY, JULY 27
12:00pm
2226 SE 27th Ave.
More Information: Meagan, 437-1335
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TUESDAY, JULY 27
4:30pm
2821 Wolflin Ave.
More Information: Mason, 681-3098
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THURSDAY, JULY 29
4:00pm
4401 S. Georgia St.
More Information: Mike, (833) 284-0494
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THURSDAY, JULY 29
5:00pm - 7:00pm
800 S. Polk
More Information: Ashley, 342-2015
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MONDAY, AUGUST 2
10:00am
1320 Smiley St.
More Information: Stuart, (214) 282-2415
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
4:30pm
406 S. Osage
More Information: Allison, 373-4245
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Celebrate Our Business Excellence Award Winners at the
Chamber Annual Banquet on August 26th
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Reserve your table now to celebrate our 2021 Business Excellence Award Winners at the Chamber Annual Banquet on Thursday, August 26th at the Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Ballroom. This event will be a recap of the 2020-21 fiscal year of the Chamber in addition to formally recognizing the amazing young professionals and businesses award winners. You can reserve a table of 8 for $250 or a VIP table of 8 for $500 that gets you recognized as a sponsor on our website and at the event, plus it comes with 2 bottles of wine for the table.
Check out the complete list of winners and get more information on this event or reserve a table on our website. If you have questions about this event or reserving a table, you can contact Mary at (806) 342-2009.
If you know a young professional or outstanding business that should be recognized with an award, you can nominate someone for a 2022 Business Excellence Award anytime between now and next May 2022 through the webpage. |
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Save the Date: Thursday, October 7th for the
25th Almost Annual Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off
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Thursday, October 7, 2021
5pm-8pm
Tri-State Fairgrounds
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It's official! We will finally get to hold our 25th Annual Barbecue Cook-Off that was canceled last year. This year's event will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Everything you love about this event will stay the same, except for the location. We are thrilled to have found a new location for this year at the Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds in the parking lot just outside of the Amarillo National Center arena. This new location will allow us to have some extra room to move around and accommodate our 100+ cooking teams and all of the attendees. Ticket prices will remain the same at $30 in advance and $40 at the gate, and still include all you can eat, drink, and network! All-inclusive tickets will go on sale at noon on August 16th through all Panhandle Ticket outlets.
If you had a cooking team in our 2019 event, you should have gotten an email or text about reserving your space for this event. If you missed the email or are new and want more information about possibly becoming a sponsor and having a team, please contact Lindsey Arbeiter at 806-342-2006 or email lindsey@amarillo-chamber.org for details and costs.
Watch our website and social media for more barbecue cook-off information coming soon! |
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Sponsored content. For more information on buying or selling a business, click here or the ad above. To contact a representative directly, click here.
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Attention Members Who Joined Through Our Member Mania Membership Event June 22-24 |
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If you are a new member who signed up during our Member Mania event June 22-24, 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:
- business name
- business address
- primary contact person's name
- billing address if different
- phone number
- website address
- social media links
- email address (this is for our use only and will not be printed or shared)
- business category type (you can choose up to 3 categories to be listed in)
- and 25-word description about your business
As soon as we get a more complete list of new members, we will share that list in this email in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we work to get our more than 500 new members updated in our database so we can provide you with a more accurate listing.
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Additional Business Resources & Opportunities |
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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS WEEKLY UPDATE
Click here to read the latest TAB update and Board of Directors's report from July 16, 2021.
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CHAMBER JOB BANK -- LIST YOUR JOB OPENINGS FOR FREE
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. |
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ONLINE COMMUNITY CALENDAR - PROMOTE YOUR EVENTS
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. |
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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 2021-2022. 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 the year.
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. |
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Chamber Events Planned for 2021
All events are tentative and subject to change.
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7/22 - Chamber Open Golf Tournament at Tascosa Golf Club
7/29 - Business After Hours at Revolution at 800
8/12 - Business After Hours at Nistler's Lawn & Landscape's Resplendent Garden
8/26 - Annual Banquet & Business Excellence Awards
9/2 - Building a Company Culture Webinar with Jody Holland
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 Leader Panel Discussion In-Person Seminar
11/4 - Business Webinar with Jody Holland
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
If you have questions about participating in or sponsoring any events, please call the Chamber at 373-7800.
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COVID 19 Vaccine Offered Through City of Amarillo |
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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. |
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Chamber Partner Cramer Marketing Offers
Advertising Options to Members
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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.
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Chamber Partner CGI Communications Offers
Advertising Options to Members
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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.
Senior Sales Executive
CGI Communications, Inc.
(585) 576-0947
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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.
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President & CEO
VP of Membership & Business Development
VP of Communications & Marketing
Membership Director
Business Development Director
Database Administrator
Director of First Impressions
Communication & Marketing Assistant
Senior Consultant
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See our Staff Directory with photos, direct phone numbers and more on our Contact Us page of the website.
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2020-21 Chamber Board of Directors |
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dusty Doyle
Chair
Casey Carpet One Floor & Home
Chris Reed
Chair-Elect
Reed Beverage
John Luciano
Finance Chair
Street Volkswagen
Michelle Reichert
Past Chair
CNS Pantex
Jason Harrison
President & CEO
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Brandy Sanchez
Membership & Quality of Life Chair
KAMR/KCIT/KCPN-TV
Wes Wright
Business Chair
Wright Law TX, PLLC
Leon Church
Ag & Natural Resources Chair
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DIRECTORS
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
Learn more about our Board of Directors
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The Chamber cannot guarantee your success or your profitability,
but it can guarantee the right business climate for you to succeed.
– Author Unknown
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