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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes:
- Photos from Last Week's Business After Hours at Happy State Bank
- 2 New Members to Welcome
- 2023 Chamber Directory and Relo Guide are Now Available
- BusinessConnection Pearl Anniversary Tradeshow Booth Reservations Now Open - Check Out Our Official Poster & Pick Up Tickets at the Chamber
- Who's Serving Up Food in the Tradeshow Food Court
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- Governor's Small Business Summit Planned for June 1st
- Text Message Reminders about Networking Events
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Main Point Monday Newsletter | April 10
- Brickly eNewsletter | 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
- 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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Thank You to Happy State Bank for Hosting
Last Week's Business After Hours
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Click here to view, print, or download more photos in our online Flickr album.
"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 get more information on After Hours including past photos and future hosts on our website. Click here to view information on Facebook for the next After Hours at Sharpened Iron Studios on May 4th.
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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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D and W Auto, LLC
Wayne Frazier
1405 SW 6th Street
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 340-4341
https://www.facebook.com/dwautobodyandpaint
Small Business has been operating in Amarillo, TX on 6th street for over 4 years. Managed by Wayne Frazier. Wayne specializes in paint, PDR and minor repair of vehicles. Don Hankins specializes in minor repair of vehicles. Both are good at locating parts for vehicles through their network of businesses and friends in business. Don's mom specializes in finance including banking, finance, insurance, and real estate acting as Controller. Don's father is a consultant/part owner for all mechanical and tax issues.
State Farm - Jeff Bara Agency
Jeff Bara
1200 Ross Ste 300
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 322-3585
www.jeffbara.com
We provide Insurance and Financial Services. We also are a FDIC Bank and provide auto loans and mortgages.
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2023 Chamber Membership Directories
Have Been Mailed to Members
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Our official 2023 Membership Directory, Relocation Guide, and Membership Certificate have been mailed to all current members of the Chamber. Each business should have received one copy of each in the mail. Should you need additional copies of the directory, they are available for $10 each. You may pick up complimentary copies of the relocation guide at any time at the Chamber if you have prospects or new recruits moving to Amarillo.
Something to note, if you joined the Chamber after December 2022, your business will not be listed in this publication, but will be in the 2024 directory. If there is anything about your listing that needs updated such as the business name, address, phone number, website or category, please contact Christy Bigler at 806-342-2004 to update your record. We do our best to ensure accuracy, and send out notifications in the fall to check or update your listing, but we appreciate your understanding if something isn't quite right.
Special thanks to Mitch and the Cramer Marketing team for producing this great resource for our members, to all of the businesses who supported this publication through advertising, and the photographers who loaned us their beautiful work to make this publication special. Lastly, thank you to each and every member listed who offers continued support to the Chamber. We appreciate you!
Click here to view or download a digital PDF copy of the Membership Directory or click here for the Relocation Guide. If you know someone relocating, you can request a Relocation Guide be mailed through this online form.
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Reserve Your Booth Now at the 30th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow Happening Thursday, May 18th at the Amarillo Civic Center | |
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We now have posters and FREE VIP tickets for our BusinessConnection tradeshow. We will mail a poster and 20 tickets to all exhibitors who have signed up later this month, but if you would like to pick up a poster or two for your office or some free VIP tickets for your staff, you can pick those up at the Chamber during our normal business hours.
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.
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Thanks to these sponsors:
Gold Sponsors: Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, Amarillo National Bank, AW Broadband, Double U Marketing, FirstBank & Trust Texas, and LifeGift. Gold Sponsor representatives are pictured in the above graphic. (LtoR: Barbara VerWey, Matthew Carpenter, Hollie Shankle, Amy Henderson, Ty Cox, and Wendi Swope.)
Silver Sponsors: 1-800-Plumber + Air & Electric, Andrews & Associates, Bell, City of Amarillo, FirstBank Southwest, Happy State Bank, Jenny Edwards Portrait, KT Black, Polaris Healthcare, RedCap Staffing and Zip Print.
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Are you a restaurant, caterer or food/beverage provider? We have one remaining spot to 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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TUESDAY, APRIL 25
Council Meeting: Business Council**
11:45am
Family Support Services (2209 SW 7th Ave)
More Information: Mary, (806) 342-2009
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THURSDAY, APRIL 27
Club Meeting: Round-Up Luncheon**
11:45am
Tacos Garcia at 1100 S Ross
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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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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2023 Governor's Small Business Summit Planning for Amarillo June 1st at the Amarillo Civic Center | |
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The Governor's Small Business Summit aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. This event will offer a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics. It's also an opportunity to network with other business owners and meet experts who will share timely, relevant and actionable advice on a multitude of small business subjects.
More details will be coming soon, so watch our newsletters or this page for information.
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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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MAIN POINT MONDAY FROM AMARILLO MATTERS | April 10
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The Lead: Get Involved in Shaping Amarillo's Future
- State News
- Local News
- Out and About
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | April 11
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Bell Textron Cleared to Proceed
- Local Focus
- Amarillo Judge Suspends Mifeprestone
- Parts of Cross Bar Burn in Potter County Fire
- Senior Citizens Association Rescinds Mayoral Endorsement
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on Amarillo
- Brenda Novak Coming to Burrowing Owl
- 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.
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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5/4/23 Business After Hours at Sharpened Iron Studios
5/18/23 30th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow
6/1/23 Governor's Small Business Summit
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 | |
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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, FirstCapital Bank of Texas, 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, 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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