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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | |
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This week's email includes:
- Save the Date for this Month's Business After Hours at Reed Beverage on February 20
- A Welcome to 3 New Chamber Members
- A Recap from Last Week's Governmental Affairs Council Meeting
- Details on Panhandle Days in Austin Happening this Week
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Brickly Newsletter | February 11
- Visit Amarillo Newsletter | February 11
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- A List of Chamber Events Happening in 2025
- A Tip About Email Scammers
- Authorized Third-Party Chamber Advertising Partners
- 2024-25 Board of Directors
- 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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Mark Your Calendar for the Next Business After Hours on Thursday, February 20th at Reed Beverage | |
"Business After Hours" are FREE business networking events for current and future members of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. They include free food, drinks, door prizes and networking. Grab a friend or colleague and get ready to mix and mingle and promote your business. Look for the event on Facebook and invite your friends! | |
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 us a call at (806) 373-7800. | |
Giving Home Health Care
Kristy Johnson
3501 S Soncy Rd Ste 121
Amarillo, Texas 79119
(806) 350-3332
https://givinghomehealthcare.com/
Home Health Care
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Renew Collision Center
Charles Williamson
7525 S Soncy Rd
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 705-7444
https://renewcollisiontx.com/
Automotive
VisionaryWealth
LuRae Rowell
600 S Tyler Ste 104
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 352-0664
www.visionarywealth.com
Financial Planning
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Governmental Affairs Council Meeting Recap | | |
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The Chamber's Governmental Affairs Council (GAC) met last week for their monthly luncheon at the Chamber. The group discussed the priorities that will be taken to Austin this week for Panhandle Days. Find out more about Panhandle Days in this newsletter below.
For more information on GAC, contact Jason Harrison at (806) 342-2018.
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Local Community Leaders in Austin this Week for Panhandle Days | |
More than 90 community leaders and Chamber members from across the panhandle will be in Austin this week making calls on legislators and bringing awareness for a number of key priorities in the areas of Agriculture, Energy, Economic Development, Film, Healthcare, Tourism, and Transportation. The group will host a reception for legislative officials and their staff Tuesday evening, and a breakfast on Wednesday morning before converging on the capitol. | |
Priorities for the 89th Session | | |
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AGRICULTURE / ENERGY
Support investment in increased equipment and personnel to move into more Intelligent Agriculture Systems
Support Legislation that protects and expands the City’s ability to purchase water and provide water to its residents and customers
Increased funding for equipment, volunteer fire departments, etc. to combat wildfires in the Texas Panhandle
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Support legislation reauthorizing or expanding chapter 311 Tax Increment Financing, chapter 312 Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act and other local economic development tools used for capital investment and job creation
FILM
Keep the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) funded at least current levels
Create a new transferable tax program using franchise and premium insurance taxes. This program would be eligible only for projects at $15M and up
Make film incentives evergreen, which will increase large scale production within Texas
HEALTHCARE
Support for legislation to address the Amarillo Hospital District ability to assess and collect a property tax to be reinstated to continue provision health and state mandated indigent care programs
Funding for community-based care and mental health crisis intervention and fund resources for treatment of persons who are suffering from mental illness either temporarily or chronically
TOURISM
Seeking funds to dedicate to the Route 66 Centennial Celebration
Increase funding for upgrades and expansion of amenities in Palo Duro Canyon State Park
TRANSPORTATION
Increase Funding for the completion of Loop 335
Increase Funding for the expansion of Interstate 27 to the north and south
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Special Thanks To These
Panhandle Days Event Sponsors
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Panhandle Proud Supporters | |
Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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FEBRUARY 11-13
Chamber Event: Panhandle Days in Austin
Chamber and community leaders will meet with legislators in Austin to take important priorities to those state leaders that impact the panhandle in the areas of agriculture, arts, education, energy, healthcare, tourism, transportation, workforce development, and more.
More Information: Jason, (806) 342-2018
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Holiday: Presidents' Day
The Chamber will be closed.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Chamber Event: New Member Reception**
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
By Invitation Only, RSVP Required
New Members were emailed a separate invitation with more information. Space is limited.
More Information: Denise, (806) 373-7800
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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.
**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.
* NOTE: We will help promote Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking events held outside of our normal business hours, however, Chamber Staff or RoundUp Club members will not be in attendance.
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Chamber Building Closes for Lunch Daily from 12pm - 1pm | |
Please make note of our new hours for the Chamber of Commerce. Our Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and most Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Chamber building will be closed for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m. daily with the exception of days we have a Chamber Council or Chamber Board meeting scheduled in the building. Should you have business with Center City of Amarillo during those times, call (806) 372-6744, or if you need the Amarillo Convention & Visitor Bureau / Visit Amarillo, call (806) 374-1497.
If you need to do business with the Chamber or get a certificate of origin, please call (806) 373-7800, and if we miss your call, please leave us a voicemail and someone will be back to you soon.
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Sponsored Content. Click here or the ad above for more information.
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Additional Business Resources & Opportunities | | |
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | February 11
- WTEC Excellence Awards Spotlight Local Success
- Local Focus
- AISD Names Lone Finalist for Superintendent
- Spring Enrollment Numbers at AC and WT
- Respiratory Illness Rampant at Area Hospitals
- Xcel Energy Installing New High-Voltage Lines
- In the Current Brick & Elm
- Chip Chandler’s “Can’t Miss”
- Local Job Listings
- Eye on Amarillo
- Back When: Amarillo and the Streamliners
- Local Obituaries (Second Week of February)
- and More
Click here to read the entire update.
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THE AMARILLO WEEKLY EDIT | February 11
The Amarillo Weekly Edit is produced and distributed by the Amarillo Convention & Visitor Bureau (CVB) that maintains the VisitAmarillo.com website. This weekly newsletter includes upcoming events and things to see and do in Amarillo.
- TX 66 Festival Finale Presented by Amarillo National Bank
- 💌 Boot Scootin’ Valentines from Visit Amarillo! 💌
- Events this Week
- On-Going Exhibits / Shows
- From big city life to the Heart of Texas Panhandle
- On the Blog
- and More!
Click here to read the entire newsletter.
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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.
Please do not use this form to request or schedule a ribbon cutting or ground breaking event.
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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Chamber Events Planned for 2025
All events are tentative and subject to change.
Watch the online calendar for more details and updates.
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Events in Bold have a fee to participate. Other events listed are the hosts for Business After Hours which are free to attend.
2025
2/11-13/25 - Panhandle Days in Austin
2/20/25 - New Member Reception & Orientation (Private event before the After Hours)
2/20/25 - Reed Beverage
3/20/25 - Home2Suites by Hilton (Thirty-Nine 23 Management, LLC)
4/10/25 - Happy State Bank
4/24/25 - Casey Carpet One
5/8/25 - Hampton (Hosted by RAM Hotels)
5/15/25 - 32nd Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow
6/5/25 - Adobe Walls Stoneworks
6/TBD - Coffee with the Chamber -- Legislative Update
7/10/25 - Amarillo National Bank
7/24/25 - Chamber Open Golf Tournament
8/7/25 - Tri-State Exposition / Fairgrounds
9/18/25 - FirstBank Southwest
10/2/25 - 29th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
10/16/25 - Cactus Cove Inn & Suites
11/6/25 - WTAMU Amarillo Center with co-hosts NWTHS & Brandability
11/TBD - Coffee with the Chamber for Global Entrepreneurship Week
12/4/25 - 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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Thank You 2024-25 Supporting Small Business Initiative Partners | |
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The Chamber is thrilled to recognize our sponsors that stepped up to be part of the Supporting Small Business Initiative for 2024-25. 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. DIAMOND PARTNERS: City of Amarillo, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, Amarillo National Bank, Atmos Energy, FirstBank Southwest, Happy State Bank, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Pantex, Reed Beverage, and Xcel Energy. RUBY PARTNERS: Amarillo College, Bank of America, Casey Carpet One, Double U Marketing, Insurica, Prosperity Bank, Rabern Rentals, Southwest Airlines, Street Volkswagen, TEEMS Manufacturing, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. SAPPHIRE PARTNERS: Adobe Walls Stoneworks, Albers Aerospace, Andrews & Associates, AT&T, BSA Health System, Carson Wealth Management, Caviness Beef Packers, Fuller & Sons Construction, KT Black, Off the Court Property Maintenance, and WT Enterprise Center.
If you would like to know more about this program and the benefits of partnership, contact Jason Harrison at (806) 373-7800.
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A Reminder to Check the Address BEFORE You Click Links or Open Attachments | |
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WE HATE SPAMMERS! Here's a reminder to always check before you click on any attachments or links in emails that look like they are sent from the Amarillo Chamber. BEFORE you click on html links or attachments, hover over the name that sent the email so that you can see the actual address that sent the email. Just because the name says "Amarillo-chamber," the email address was not one of our staff members. And if the email shows our name but the email address is not one shown below, delete it and mark it as junk. Any other sender claiming to be the Chamber is fake or a scammer and you should never click links or provide personal information. Even if it looks like an invoice, those would only come from one of the email addresses below.
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Please add our emails to your address book and mark us as a safe sender. If you are unsure if an email you received that looks like it was from us is real or not, don't hesitate to give us a call at 806-373-7800. Be diligent and help us keep your information and computer networks safe.
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Authorized Chamber Advertising Partners | |
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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.
Thank you to the advertisers and video partners featured in the two programs offered below for the financial generated for the Amarillo Chamber.
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Cramer Marketing produces the Chamber's annual printed directory, relocation guide, membership certificate, and detailed city map. All current members get a free listing in the directory, but Cramer offers enhanced listings and full-color ads within these publications to give your business even more exposure. | |
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CGI Digital offers video content featured on the Chamber's website to our members. CGI created a series of videos for the Chamber to promote Amarillo as a great place to live, learn, work, and play to feature great parts of our community to visitors and those who may be considering relocating to the area. CGI representatives may reach out to you as a Chamber member to offer their products and services to you to be featured in our website's Community Video Tour player.
View our Community Video Tour here to watch the Chamber's videos and see list of current video partners.
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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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2024-25 Chamber Board of Directors | |
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Richard Constancio
Chair
Shiver-Megert & Associates
Julie Imke
Chair-Elect
Harrington Academic Hall
WTAMU Amarillo Center
Michael Gonzales
Finance Chair
Atmos Energy
Spanky Assiter
Past Chair
Assiter Auctioneers
Dusty Doyle
Membership & Quality of Life Chair
Casey Carpet One
Jason Harrison
President & CEO
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Wes Wright
Business Chair
Wright Law TX, PLLC
Ed Nichols
Governmental Affairs Council Chair
Brown, Graham & Company
Brice Sheets
Ag & Natural Resources Chair
Alpha Media
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DIRECTORS
Heath Acker, Amarillo National Bank
Brad Baldridge, Xcel Energy
Patricia Bara, M&R Liqour
Kevin Carter, AmarilloEDC
Travis Chaney, United Supermarkets
Sonja Clark, Bell
Julie Doty, Nothing Bundt Cakes
Tony Ensor, Amarillo Sod Poodles
Jake Foust, Whitney Russell
Joey Graham, Graham Brothers Jewelers
Jack Light, Cumulus Media
Matt Mathias, Firstbank Southwest
Brent McClure, KFDA NewsChannel 10
David Meraz, Street Volkswagen
Joby Mills, Happy State Bank
Lindsey Murphy, Education Credit Union
Mike Ohm, Lemert, Holder, Ohm
Grayson Path, Amarillo City Representative
Brady Ragland, Tri-State Fair & Rodeo
Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing
John David Terry, Elevate Amarillo Representative
Debbie Walker, Moreland Real Estate Group
Tawanna Walker, Toot'n Totum
Trevor Williams, Reed Beverage
Colby Yeary, Pantex
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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