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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes:
- A Video Invitation to this Week's Business After Hours at the Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center with co-hosts Northwest Texas Healthcare and Brandability
- 2 New Members to Welcome
- Photos and Video Links from 2 Ribbon Cuttings Last Week
- New Membership Directories are in the Mail
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- A Special Invitation from SSBI Partner NWTHS for their 100th Anniversary Celebration Friday
- A Science Showdown Guest Column from SSBI Partner Pantex
- A Tip About Email Scammers
- Text Message Reminders about Networking Events
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Brickly eNewsletter | March 19
- The Amarillo Weekly Edit | March 19
- Workforce Solutions Panhandle Spring Job Fair | April 9
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- A List of Chamber Events Happening in 2024
- SSBI Partners
- CGI Digital Offers Video Content to Chamber Members
- 2023-24 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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Join us Thursday for Business After Hours at the
Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center
with Co-Hosts Northwest Texas Healthcare and Brandability
Thursday, March 21st from 5-7pm
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Check out our video chats we had with our co-hosts for all the details about Thursday's Business After Hours and important news from each of their organizations. Technology is great when it works right, and this video gave us some fits, so give it a look and share it on Facebook or from YouTube. Thanks to Julie, Dustin, and Martha for their flexibility on the last-minute re-shoot.
Join us Thursday, March 21st when we network downtown with the Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center with co-hosts Northwest Texas Healthcare System and Brandability (formerly Scarborough Specialties). Bring a friend or colleague and let's network!
"Business After Hours" are FREE business networking events for current and future members of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. Click here for more information and photos of past events, and look for the event on Facebook and invite your friends!
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Welcome to these New Chamber Members | | |
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HOTWORX Amarillo (Hillside West)
Melanie Chapman
9402 Hillside Rd Ste 204
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 503-8777
www.hotworx.net/studio/amarillo-hillside-west
Fitness
24 Hour Infrared Fitness Studio.
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Texas Goody's Popcorn & Treats
Dawn Doss
4145 SW 34th
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 358-2676
www.goodyspopcorn.com
Restaurant
Locally owned. Gourmet popcorn perfect for every occasion! Birthdays, graduations, popcorn bars for corporate events & weddings, corporate marketing gifts, your organization's next fundraising event, & much more!
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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 us a call at (806) 373-7800. | |
Recent Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Events | |
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Click here or the image above to view, print or share the Angel's Safe Home ribbon cutting photo,
and click here to watch their event video.
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Click here or the image above to view, print or share the Silverback Automotive ribbon cutting photo,
and click here to watch their event video.
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2024 Chamber Membership Directory & Relocation Guides
are Hot Off the Press
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Members should watch their mailbox for a copy of the brand new 2024 Membership Directory, Relocation Guide and Membership Certificate. We recently mailed one copy to the main contact for each of our business and nonprofit organization members. These are great resource tools when you are looking to do business in Amarillo with fellow members or have friends or employees looking to move to our city.
If you don’t see your business listed as a member, keep in mind this annual publication includes members who joined before February 1, 2024. If your Business signed up as a new Chamber member after that date, you will be included in the 2025 Membership Directory next spring. Please check your listing for accuracy in our online directory, which is available 24/7, and let us know if there is anything to correct or add.
We are thankful to Cramer Marketing for producing this great publication and to each of our advertisers and photographers for their support.
Pictured: Christy King, Membership Director, and Denise Rayford, Director of First Impressions.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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TUESDAY, MARCH 26
Council Meeting: Business Council**
12:00 p.m.
Bell (Tiltroter Drive)
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
Chamber Meeting: Board of Directors**
12:00 p.m.
Reed Beverage
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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FRIDAY, MARCH 29
Holiday: Chamber Closed for Good Friday
Have a safe and happy Easter weekend.
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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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SSBI Partner Content: Click here or the image above for more information on Northwest Texas Healthcare System, or click here to email a NWTHS representative directly. | |
Sponsored Content: Click here or the image above for more information about MEWPs Aerial Work Platform Training or click here to email a representative directly. | |
CUTLINE: Devin C. participating in a round of the 2024 Regional High School Science Bowl. Photo by Michael Schumacher. | |
Picture the scene—tensions are high, two teams are pitted against each other, the clock is ticking down, and the buzzer sounds. This is not a basketball game during March Madness; it is the high intensity regional middle school and high school science bowls. Pantex sponsored the two competitions in January and February for students to showcase their STEM skills through a question-and-answer competition over biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy, and math topics. This is the thirty-second year Pantex sponsored the competitions.
“Much like an athlete performs in their certain sport, these kids are extremely bright and this is an opportunity for them to demonstrate their excellence in STEM-related activities,” said Pantex Deputy Site Manager Kenny Steward. “It’s important for us as Pantexans representing the government to make investments in the future of technology and engineering. Identifying these students early on helps build a potential pipeline for these students to come work with us.”
Volunteers from Pantex, NNSA Production Office, Amarillo College, and West Texas A&M University dedicate their time to work as moderators, timekeepers, scorekeepers, science judges, and runners. Mugisha A., a Pantex mechanical engineer, has been a science bowl volunteer for the past 3 years.
“I am a big believer in giving all the students an opportunity that says ‘we believe in you’ and it gives a lot of hope for the future when you see these students answering questions that I don’t even know the answers to,” said Mugisha. “When these kids leave today and they look at the Pantex logo, it is not forgotten. This is an opportunity for me to help my community and make a difference in the next generation.”
A science bowl moderator and Amarillo College Professor Jonathan J. has a long history with the competition. He started out as a coach for Ascension Academy middle- and high-school teams and now volunteers for the event.
“I am very passionate as an educator,” said Jonathan. “I really enjoy what Pantex does and I hope that they continue to do this for many years.”
Typically, teams are comprised of five students with one serving as an alternate and one teacher serving as a coach.
“It teaches them how to work together as a team and they use their individual strengths to answer questions,” said Jackie M., Hutchinson Middle School science bowl coach.
At the high school competition this year, something unusual occurred. Devin C., a sophomore at Palo Duro High School competed by himself. The other members of his team were sick or had other obligations, so instead of backing out of the competition, he tackled it on his own.
“My first thought was ‘are you kidding me?’ I found out last night that one team member was not going to be here and then I found out about the others this morning,” said Devin. “It was stressful but I quickly changed my mindset and got focused.”
Even though Devin did not place in the competition, he won a few rounds by himself and came up with different strategies to help himself.
“Usually during bonus questions, you’ll talk with your team, which is something I can’t do, but I make it work and try to answer the multiple-choice questions I know first or let the other team answer first so I can eliminate an answer,” Devin said. “I plan on entering a STEM career in the medical field so this will help me get my knowledge on par and prepare me for college.”
At both competitions, the first-place winner earns $1,000 for their school, second place earns $500, and third place receives $250 from Consolidated Nuclear Security. At this year’s middle school competition, Bonham Middle School Team 1 won first place, followed by All-Saints Episcopal School in second and Hutchinson Middle School Team 1 in third. The high school competition’s winner was Lubbock High School Team 1. Amarillo High School Team 1 came in second and All-Saints Episcopal School Team 1 came in third. Sportsmanship awards were also given to River Road Middle School Team 1 and Caprock High School Team 1. The two first-place winners will be going to Washington, D.C., to compete at the national competition sponsored by the Department of Energy.
| SSBI Partner Content: Click here to read this article on their site or click here to email a Pantex representative directly. | |
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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Do you love networking at our After Hours Events but sometimes forget they are happening? Opt in to our text message reminders by texting the word CHAMBEREVENTS (without a space) to 40691. We send reminders of the date, time and location 2-3 hours before the event starts. It's free, but standard text message rates apply if you don't have unlimited texting. We also send out registration reminders about bigger events coming up through this special keyword. It's a great way to stay in the loop.
Please note, if you would like to opt in for reminders about ribbon cutting events, text the word REDCOAT to the same number. Note, ribbon cuttings are open to the public, but in order to be considered to serve on our Roundup Club as a Redcoat Representative, you must apply online.
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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 | March 19
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Wildfires Now 100% Contained
- Local Focus
- WT Hosting Educators Expo
- Point in Time Count Shows Reduced Numbers
- Discovery Center Distributing Eclipse Glasses
- WT’s Drag Show Decision Reaches the U.S. Supreme Court
- In the Current Brick & Elm
- Chip Chandler’s “Can’t Miss”
- Eye on Amarillo
- Amarillo’s First Public Medical Facility
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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THE AMARILLO WEEKLY EDIT | March 19
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.
- Music for a Cause at Starlight Ranch Event Center
- Happening this Week
- On-Going Exhibits / Shows / Workshops
- Texas Wildfire Relief
- Stay in the Know
- and More!
Click here to read the entire newsletter.
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EVENT DETAILS:
Amarillo Civic Center
April 9, 2024
10 AM - 2 PM
Booth Price on or before March 31, 2024 - $100
Booth Price on or after April 1, 2024 - $125
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WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS PANHANDLE AMARILLO JOB FAIR | April 9
If your business is hiring, make plans to be part of the Workforce Solutions Panhandle Spring Job Fair at the Amarillo Civic Center.
Click here to read their newsletter about this event and to sign up to participate and find your next employee.
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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 2024
All events are tentative and subject to change.
Watch the online calendar for more details and updates.
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2024
3/21/24 - WTAMU Amarillo Center with co-hosts NWTHS / Brandability (formerly Scarborough Specialties)
4/11/24 - Happy State Bank
5/2/24 - 1to1 Plans with co-host Snapology
5/23/24 - 31st Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow
6/6/24 - Adobe Walls Stoneworks
7/11/24 - KT Black
7/25/24 - Chamber Open Golf Tournament
8/8/24 - Tri-State Exposition / Fairgrounds
9/5/24 - Casey Carpet One
9/19/24 - FirstBank Southwest
10/3/24 - 28th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
10/17/24 - Reed Beverage
11/7/24 - Amarillo Sod Poodles
12/5/24 - 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 2023-24 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 2023-24. 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: Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, Amarillo National Bank, Atmos Energy, Happy State Bank, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, CNS Pantex, Reed Beverage, and Xcel Energy. RUBY PARTNERS: Amarillo College, Adobe Walls Stoneworks, Bank of America, Casey Carpet One, Prosperity Bank, Southwest Airlines, Street Volkswagen, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and TEEMS Manufacturing. SAPPHIRE PARTNERS: Andrews & Associates, AT&T, AW Broadband, BSA Health System, Carson Wealth Management, Edward Jones, FirstBank Southwest, Insurica, and KT Black.
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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CGI Digital Offers Video Content to Chamber Members | |
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The Chamber is proud to continue our more than nine-year partnership with CGI Digital to offer video content to be featured on the Chamber's website to our members. CGI created a series of events 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 included in this program and to gain more exposure through our website. If you are considering video content for your business, we hope you schedule an appointment with a representative to learn more about the program and see if it is a good fit for your business.
For information on our partnership with CGI Communications for our Community Video Program, watch our 1-minute Press Release video from Chamber VP of Communications & Marketing, Penni Bentley. Learn more about our third-party advertising partners on our website.
View our Community Video Tour here to watch the Chamber's videos and see list of current video partners. We are thankful to these companies who have already partnered with CGI Digital and the Chamber:
- 7:12 Homes
- Accent Embroidery
- Amarillo Dental Associates
- Amarillo Snuff Co.
- Buxton Insurance
- Champion BBQ Supply
- Connie Taylor Group / Keller Williams
- Education Credit Union
- Experience Homes
- EXP Realty - Sabre Cofer
- Furman Land Surveyors, Inc.
- GDI - Geospatial Data, Inc.
- Gaut-Whittenburg-Emerson
- Gee Family Farms
- Grizzle Heating & Air
- Happy State Bank
- Highland Park ISD
- Price Roofing Co.
- Quality Assurance Roofing
- REV Realty Group of Fathom Realty - Frances Frost
- San Jacinto Christian Academy
- Triangle Realty
- West Texas A&M University
- West Texas Medicare Group
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Special thanks go out to local videographer, Lindsay Gomez with 41 Productions, for shooting most of the video content in the Chamber's Videos. We are also thrilled to have local chiropractor and voice-over actor, Dr. Jeff Williams of Creek Stone Integrated Medical narrating the Chamber's main videos in the program. You can check out more of his Voice-Over work here. | |
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 and the team associate may 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 Rich Yohonn at the contact information below.
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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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2023-24 Chamber Board of Directors | |
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Spanky Assiter
Chair
Assiter Auctioneers
Richard Constancio
Chair-Elect
Shiver-Megert & Associates
Julie Imke
Finance Chair
Harrington Academic Hall
WTAMU Amarillo Center
Dusty Doyle
Membership & Quality of Life Chair
Casey Carpet One
John Luciano
Past Chair
Street Volkswagen
Jason Harrison
President & CEO
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Wes Wright
Business Chair
Wright Law TX, PLLC
Ed Nichols
Governmental Affairs Council Chair
O'Brien-Marsh, LLC
Brice Sheets
Ag & Natural Resources Chair
Alpha Media
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DIRECTORS
Blaine Baker, Crown House Insurance
Patricia Bara, M&R Liquor
Brad Baldridge, Xcel Energy
Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC
Sonja Clark, Bell
Julie Doty, Nothing Bundt Cakes
Tony Ensor, Amarillo Sod Poodles
Andrew Freeman, City of Amarillo
Skylar Gallop, Elevate Amarillo President
Michael Gonzales, Atmos Energy
Andrew Hall, Amarillo EDC
Jody Holland, Jody Holland Training & Speaking
Matt Irwin, Insurica DFB
Karen Isern, Amarillo National Bank
Wade King, AgTexas Farm Credit
Kevin Kuehler, FirstBank Southwest
Jack Light, Cumulus Media
Brent McClure, KFDA NewsChannel 10
Joby Mills, Happy State Bank
Lindsey Murphy, Agent Construction Services
Brady Ragland, Tri-State Expo
Chris Rhynehart, Rhynehart Roofing
Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing
Trevor Williams, Reed Beverage
Sean Wright, GVH Distribution
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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