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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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Tuesday, October 18, 2022 | |
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This week's email includes:
- A Video and Invitation to Thursday's Business After Hours FREE Networking Event at Optimal Physical Therapy Solutions
- A Welcome to 2 New Members
- Photos and Video Links from 2 Recent Ribbon Cutting Events
- A Reminder about National Support Your Local Chamber Day on October 19
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- SSBI Partner Content: Building a Stronger Amarillo Together--A Message from Bank of America
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Main Point Monday from Amarillo Matters | October 17
- Brickly eNewsletter | October 18
- Texas Association of Business Weekly Update | October 17
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- An Updated List of Chamber Events Coming in 2023
- and More
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. 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
penni@amarillo-chamber.org
www.amarillo-chamber.org
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Join Us this Thursday for a FREE Business After Hours at
Optimal Physical Therapy Solutions
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Check out the video chat we had with Aletta Pitre, Physical Therapist/Owner/Clinical Director for Optimal Physical Therapy Solutions about Thursday's upcoming After Hours event to learn more about Optimaland the event. Click here to watch or share the video on Facebook.
Business After Hours are a FREE networking event open to all Chamber members and guests. Enjoy some light food and drinks with lots of networking and you might even win a door prize. Click here for more information on our website, or click here to find the event on Facebook and invite your friends and colleagues.
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Welcome to these New Chamber Members | |
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 (806) 373-7800. |
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Aerolane
Rob Shirley
550 Reserve Street Ste 190
Southlake, TX 76092
(512) 217-9976
www.Aerolane.com
Aerolane offers Next Flight Out service to and from Amarillo (AMA) for packages. We operate in Texas, NM and OK and use small aircraft. Our weight per package limit is 50 lbs. Prices are reasonable for this level of service.
Steamboat Station
Amber Simmons
3203 SW 58th Ave.
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 398-0010
www.steamboatstation.com
Licensed Childcare Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Pre-K.
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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. Request your free Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking through the event request form online here. | |
Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19
National Event: Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
This event is celebrated on the third Wednesday of October each year. Help us celebrate Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day! Share your favorite thing about being a member of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce on our Facebook page or tag us on social media outlets. We appreciate the support of our more than 2100 members, countless volunteers, and the entire business community as we work toward a better tomorrow. Be sure to share with #ChamberStrong.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27
Club Meeting: Round-Up Club Luncheon**
11:45am
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux at 3506 S Soncy
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Ribbon Cutting: Underwood Law Firm 110th Anniversary
5:00pm
500 S Taylor St. Suite 1200
More Information: Amanda, (806) 379-0303
Find this event on Facebook soon.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Chamber Event: Business After Hours at Amarillo Club
5:00pm - 7:00pm
600 S Tyler St. Suite 3000
More Information: Ashley, (806) 342-2015
Find this event on Facebook soon.
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See more upcoming ribbon cutting & ground breaking events on our Week's Sneak Peek page or on our online calendar. If you would like more information on scheduling an event like this for your business, complete the online Ribbon Cutting Request Form.
* NOTE: We will help promote Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking events held outside of our normal business hours, however, we cannot guarantee the Chamber Staff or RoundUp Club members will be in attendance.
**Meeting requires RSVP and is open to council/committee members only and is closed to the public. If you would like more information on the meeting or open council/committee seats, please contact the staff member listed.
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Sponsored Content. Click here or the ad above for more information.
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Building a Stronger Amarillo Together
By Ashley Allen, President, Bank of America Amarillo
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At Bank of America, we serve three stakeholders that guide how we do business: our clients, our teammates, and our communities. What we’ve found is that those three groups are not distinct, exclusive categories, but rather different layers, interwoven and overlapping. This is true for Amarillo, a tight-knit community that we’re proud to call home. Our clients here are leaders of this community, making a difference in our economy, supporting local residents and helping residents in need every day.
Our employees live and work here, so for us it is not just about being part of the business community in Amarillo, it means a responsibility to give back, to be invested, and to positively impact this community for current and future generations.
We recognize there are challenges our region faces and we know we can’t solve these challenges alone. That’s why we’re partnering with other corporations, local nonprofits and community leaders across the region who share our vision for creating meaningful change.
We’re taking action to address challenges, providing nearly $1.2 million locally in philanthropic grants to more than 13 nonprofit organizations since 2017. Our employees are committed to giving back as well, logging more than 8,581 volunteer hours with local nonprofits since 2017.
A comprehensive solution is necessary for people to improve their economic wellbeing. Our giving advances economic mobility for families in need, creates career opportunities for underrepresented and vulnerable communities in Amarillo’s thriving agriculture, food processing and healthcare industries, and helps fight poverty and hunger.
A few recent grant recipients include:
• Amarillo Area CASA
• Amarillo Wesley Community Center
• Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee
• Downtown Women’s Center
• Faith City Mission
• Family Support Services
• Habitat of Amarillo, Inc.
• Heal the City Free Clinic
• High Plains Food Bank
• Maverick Boys & Girls Club
• Opportunity School
• Texas Tech Foundation, Inc.
• United Way of Amarillo & Canyon
Investing in the next generation of Amarillo is also a priority. We proudly gave anchor grant funds to the new Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine, which will also support the school’s Cultural Competency Program. This support is a key example of how community investments can pave the way for regional growth. The new vet school’s resources make it a premiere learning facility, and the opportunities it provides to students will make it a critical pipeline as we seek to develop the future of Amarillo’s workforce.
Earlier this year, two bright students were selected as 2022 Bank of America Student Leaders®. The bank partnered with the Maverick Boys & Girls Club to provide an opportunity for our local youth to get involved with a nonprofit that impacts their own community daily, gaining critical job skills and training at the same time. This is just one of the ways Bank of America is focusing on empowering Amarillo’s next generation in our community and in the workforce.
Bank of America Amarillo is committed to Amarillo. We look forward to continuing to partner with diverse stakeholders to build a stronger tomorrow for Amarillo, today.
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SSBI Partner Content: Click here to learn more about Bank of America in Amarillo,
or click here to email a representative directly.
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Additional Business Resources & Opportunities | | |
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MAIN POINT MONDAY FROM AMARILLO MATTERS | October 17
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The Lead: V-280 Decision Delayed
- State News
- Local News
- What We're Listening To
- Out & About
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS WEEKLY UPDATE | October 17
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Released: Health Care Survey
- Policy Conference: Unveiling Supply Chain Solutions
- President's Post
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | October 18
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Shi Lee’s Collecting Winter Gear for Giveaway
- Local Focus
- Pennal Lecture at Hodgetown
- APD Considering “Police Reserve Force”
- Friends of Cross Bar Share Access to Area
- Air Travel in Amarillo
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on Amarillo
- More Than a Name on a Stadium
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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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 806-373-7800.
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Thank You SSBI Partners
More Partner Updates Coming Soon!
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The Chamber is thrilled to announce and recognize our sponsors that are stepping up to be part of the Supporting Small Business Initiative for 2021-2022. This 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 2022 & 2023
All events are tentative and subject to change.
Watch the online calendar for more details and updates.
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10/20 - Business After Hours at Optimal Physical Therapy Solutions 2
11/3 - Business After Hours at Amarillo Club
11/10 - SSBI Partner Event
12/1 - Business After Hours at Street Volkswagen
2023
1/12 - Business After Hours at Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle
1/26 - Business After Hours at Rick Husband International Airport / Signature Flight Support
2/23 - Business After Hours at The Barfield Hotel
3/23 - Business After Hours at WTAMU Amarillo / Harrington Academic Hall
4/6 - Business After Hours at Happy State Bank
5/4 - Business After Hours at Sharpened Iron Studios
5/18 - 30th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow
6/22 - Business After Hours at Adobe Walls Stoneworks
7/13 - Business After Hours at Amarillo National Bank (Skyline Conference Room)
7/20 - Chamber Open Golf Tournament
8/10 - Business After Hours at the Tri-State Exposition / Fairgrounds
8/24 - Chamber Annual Banquet & Business Excellence Awards
9/7 - Business After Hours at Casey Carpet One
9/21 - Business After Hours at FirstBank Southwest Downtown Tower
10/5 - 27th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
10/19 - Business After Hours at Rockwood Furniture
11/9 - Business After Hours at Four Points Sheraton (Hosted by RAM Hotels)
12/7 - Business After Hours at Street Volkswagen
If you have questions about participating in or sponsoring any events, please call the Chamber at (806) 373-7800 or email chamber@amarillo-chamber.org.
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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 representatives and their team of associates 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 Zeke or Stacey at the contact information below.
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Zeke Siembor
(585) 427-0020 Ext. 548 or (585) 301-5301
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Stacey Siembor
(800) 398-3029 Ext. 538 or (585) 305-4909
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Associates:
Corey Mulhern, Ken Wuest, and Maura Saraco
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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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See our Staff Directory with photos, direct phone numbers and more on our Contact Us page of the website.
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2022-23 Chamber Board of Directors | |
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
John Luciano
Chair
Street Volkswagen
Spanky Assiter
Chair-Elect
Assiter Auctioneers
Richard Constancio
Finance Chair
Shiver-Megert & Associates
Chris Reed
Past Chair
Reed Beverage
Jason Harrison
President & CEO
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Wes Wright
Business Chair
Wright Law TX, PLLC
Julie Imke
Membership & Quality of Life Chair
Harrington Academic Hall
WTAMU Amarillo Center
Ed Nichols
Governmental Affairs Council Chair
Brown Graham & Company, P.C.
Brice Sheets
Ag & Natural Resources Chair
Alpha Media
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DIRECTORS
Tyler Andrews, Andrews & Associates / cat.man.du
Blaine Baker, Crown House Insurance
Brad Baldridge, Xcel Energy
Scott Bentley, Amarillo EDC
Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC
Sonja Clark, Bell
Tony Ensor, Amarillo Sod Poodles
Michael Gonzales, Atmos Energy
Mark Hodges, FirstCapital Bank of Texas
Jody Holland, Jody Holland Training & Speaking
Matt Irwin, Insurica DFB
Karen Isern, Amarillo National Bank
Wade King, AgTexas Farm Credit
Charles Leard, M&R Liquor
Brent McClure, KFDA NewsChannel 10
Jared Miller, Amarillo City Representative
Joby Mills, Happy State Bank
Trent Morris, Workforce Solutions Panhandle
Lindsey Murphy, Education Credit Union
Joseph Peterson, Edward Jones
Brady Ragland, Tri-State Expo
Lindsay Reynolds, Elevate Amarillo President
Chris Rhynehart, Rhynehart Roofing
Doug Street, Affiliated Foods
Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing
Sean Wright, GVH Distribution
Ryan Zimmer, A-1 Rocket Industries
Learn more about our Board of Directors
on our website.
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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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