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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes:
- A Video Invitation to Thursday's Business After Hours at the WTAMU Amarillo Center with Special Co-Hosts Northwest Texas Healthcare System and Scarborough Specialties
- The Chamber Joins The Chat Tomorrow Morning at 8:45am
- BusinessConnection Pearl Anniversary Tradeshow Booth Reservations Now Open
- One Spot Remaining for Restaurants/Caterers to Sign Up for the Tradeshow Food Court
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- A Special Offer from Planet Fitness
- A Short Taking Flight Survey Regarding Private vs Commercial Flights
- Text Message Reminders about Networking Events
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Brickly eNewsletter | March 21
- Spring Job Fair on April 11
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- A List of Chamber Events Coming in 2023
- A Shout-Out and Special Thanks to 1 New SSBI Partner Upgrade
- 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 WTAMU Amarillo Center Downtown from 5-7pm
with NWTHS & Scarborough Specialties
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Check out the video chat we had with our co-hosts for Thursday's After Hours. We are excited to network at the Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center with co-hosts Northwest Texas Healthcare System and Scarborough Specialties.
Watch or share the video from our YouTube channel or Facebook page.
"Business After Hours" are FREE business networking events for current and future members of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. They include food, drinks, door prizes, and lots of mixing and mingling.
Click here to find this event on Facebook and invite your friends and colleagues, or click here to get more information including past photos and future hosts on our website.
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Julie Imke, Director, Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center
Martha Del Toro, Marketing Director, Nothwest Texas Healthcare System
Dustin Cole, Branch Manager, Scarborough Specialties - Amarillo
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The Chamber on The Chat - Wednesday, March 22nd | | |
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Tune into The Chat on KGNC News Talk 710 AM or 97.5 FM or NewsChannel 10 Too tomorrow morning (Wednesday, March 22nd) at 8:45am to get the latest information on our next Business After Hours and other upcoming events. Penni Bentley will join David, Rhonda and Chuck on air to share what's going on with the Chamber.
The Chat runs Monday - Friday from 7am - 9am. Thanks to the KGNC and KFDA for sharing our Chamber news with your listeners and viewers!
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Reserve Your Booth Now at the 30th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow Happening Thursday, May 18th at the Amarillo Civic Center | |
We are excited to offer our longest-running annual event for members, so make sure you are a part of this one-day business-to-business tradeshow that connects nearly 300 businesses with thousands of other members and the general public. It's a great way to show off your products and services and see new trends in a number of different industries. Visit our website, or sign up as a sponsor to secure your space now and get tons of extra publicity and sponsor benefits. | |
Thanks to these sponsors who have already signed up: Gold Sponsors: Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, Amarillo National Bank, AW Broadband, and Double U Marketing. Silver Sponsors: 1-800-Plumber + Air & Electric, Andrews & Associates, Bell, City of Amarillo, FirstBank Southwest, Happy State Bank, Jenny Edwards Photography, KT Black, Polaris Healthcare, RedCap Staffing and Zip Print. | |
Tradeshow Food Court - One Remaining Spot Open | |
Are you a restaurant, caterer or food/beverage provider? Promote your products in the Tradeshow Food Court as part of our BusinessConnection Tradeshow on May 18th from 1130am-130pm. Attendees at the show will be able to purchase lunch tickets in advance for $10 each, or they will be $15 at the door. Food Court Tickets include a one-time entry for all you can eat samples from these participants while in the Food Court. (Note, to-go plates are not available and all food and drinks must be consumed within the food court area of the Regency Room.)
Thank you to these companies who have already signed up to participate. If you would like more information on showcasing your food or beverages in the Tradeshow Food Court, contact Lindsey at (806) 342-2006.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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THURSDAY, MARCH 23
Club Meeting: Round-Up Luncheon**
11:45am
575 Pizzeria at 7710 Hillside Rd., Suite 700
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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TUESDAY, MARCH 28
Council Meeting: Business Council**
11:30am
AmTech Career Academy (3601 Plains Blvd)
More Information: Mary, (806) 342-2009
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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 graphic to learn more about this special discount
or click here to email representative Wendy Cox directly.
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For more information on promoting your business with Sponsored Content, click here. | |
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Taking Flight Survey - Give Us Your Feedback on
Commercial vs Private Flights for Business Travel
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Dear Business Leader,
We at Taking Flight - Amarillo continuously strive to get a better understanding of your business’s economics, prospects and travel perspectives, as we continue to enhance the air service opportunities with our airline partners. We want to thank you for your partnership and assistance in this endeavor. We must all continue to work together to see that the needs of your business, and our region as a whole, are represented in this effort.
During the pandemic and even now, the demand for “private flying”, whether private ownership flying or private charter flying has seen a significant increase in its role in air transportation. It is important for us to have a better understanding of this trend and if it is relevant in Amarillo & the Panhandle in general. Please help us in this important research by taking this brief 3-question survey.
If you have any questions or additional thoughts, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you for helping to support the Panhandle region and the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.
Be safe,
Jason Harrison
President & CEO
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
(806) 342-2018
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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 71441. 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 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 21
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- WT Student Quartet Heading to Carnegie Hall
- Local Focus
- National Attention and Protests Downtown
- Gardening Classes Begin
- New Screening Machines at Airport
- Black Jaguar Arrives at Amarillo Zoo
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on Amarillo
- Clean Air, Inside
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2023 SPRING JOB FAIR | April 11
Location: Amarillo Civic Center’s North Exhibit Hall, located at 401 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101.
Date: Tuesday, April 11th, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Booth Setup: Day of the event beginning at 8:30am
Attendees: Over 700 job seekers attended the last in-person job fair
Each employer typically sends 2 participants, but you are welcome to send more.
COST:
- Booth Price on or before March 31, 2023 – $100
- Booth Price on or after April 1, 2023 – $125
- Lunch will be catered by Market Street. The cost for each boxed lunch is $10.00.
PROVIDED:
- 8 foot table & chairs
- Free Public Wi-Fi
- Breakfast snacks & coffee
Register at https://wspanhandle.com/amarillo-job-fair-employer/
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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 2023
All events are tentative and subject to change.
Watch the online calendar for more details and updates.
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3/23/23 Business After Hours at Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center with Special Guests
Scarborough Specialties & Northwest Texas Healthcare System
4/6/23 Business After Hours at Happy State Bank
5/4/23 Business After Hours at Sharpened Iron Studios
5/18/23 30th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow
6/22/23 Business After Hours at Adobe Walls Stoneworks
7/13/23 Business After Hours at Amarillo National Bank Skyline Conf. Room
7/20/23 Chamber Open Golf Tournament
8/10/23 Business After Hours at the Tri-State Exposition / Fairgrounds
8/24/23 Business Excellence Awards Celebration
9/7/23 Business After Hours at Casey Carpet One
9/21/23 Business After Hours at FirstBank Southwest Downtown Tower
10/5/23 27th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
10/19/23 Business After Hours at Rockwood Furniture
11/9/23 Business After Hours at Four Points Sheraton (Hosted by RAM Hotels)
12/7/23 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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Thank You 2023 Supporting Small Business Initiative Partners | |
We are excited to recognize a partner upgrade to the Chamber's Small Business Initiative. Thank you to Ruby Partner FirstCapital Bank for upgrading from a Sapphire Partner and for your continued commitment to the Chamber and our entire small business community. | |
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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 2022-2023. 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, Bank of America, Casey Carpet One, Southwest Airlines, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. SAPPHIRE PARTNERS: Andrews & Associates / cat.man.du, AT&T, Avant Garden, AW Broadband, BSA Health System, Carson Wealth Management, Edward Jones, FirstBank Southwest, FirstCapital Bank of Texas, Insurica, and KT Black.
If you would like to know more about this program and the benefits of partnership, contact Jason Harrison or Ashley Gutierrez at (806) 373-7800.
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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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