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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes:
- 4 New Members to Welcome
- An Invitation to the Next Business After Hours at Happy State Bank on April 11th
- Photo and Video Link from 1 Ribbon Cutting Last Week
- BusinessConnection Tradeshow is May 23rd -- Reserve a Booth Now
- An Invitation to Food & Beverage Members to the Tradeshow Food Court
- Information on the Upcoming DC Days in Washington
- Photos from Last Week's Board Meeting with Guest Speaker from The RANGE
- Photos from Round-Up Club Lunch at Golden Rose Tea Room
- Photos from the Business Council Meeting at Bell
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- A Tip About Email Scammers
- Text Message Reminders about Networking Events
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Main Point Monday | April 1
- Brickly eNewsletter | April 2
- The Amarillo Weekly Edit | April 2
- 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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Welcome to these New Chamber Members | | |
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International Aerospace Coatings
Diana Mendez
10801 Baker St
Amarillo, TX 79111
(806) 414-6413
www.iac.aero
Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
IAC is the global leader in aircraft painting, interiors and graphics.
North Heights Medical Clinic
Marshall Dawkins
2650 Dumas Dr. #168
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 910-9969
www.northheightsmedical.com
Medical
Family Medical Clinic in the medically underserved community of North Amarillo.
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Open Air Imaging Center
Greg Meek
7400 Wallace Blvd
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 353-8333
https://amarilloimaging.com/
Imaging Center
For four consecutive years, we have proudly been named the top imaging center in Amarillo! Our services include CT Scans, MRIs, X-Rays and ultrasounds.
Tuff Shed
Hollyann Hamel
3911 E Interstate Dr.
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 795-8837
www.tuffshed.com
Home Improvement
WE’RE MORE THAN GREAT BACKYARD SHEDS. We’re Garages, Recreational Buildings and Commercial Structures Too. We’ve Been Providing Building Solutions Since 1981–Creating more than a Million Buildings and Happy Customers Along the Way.
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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. | |
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Save the Date for the Next Business After Hours
at Happy State Bank on April 11th
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"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! | |
Recent Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Events | |
Click here or the image above to view, print or share the Waxing the City in Wolflin ribbon cutting photo, and click here to watch their event video. | |
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BusinessConnection Tradeshow is May 23rd
Reserve a Booth Now
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The 31st Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow is happening on Thursday, May 23rd at the Amarillo Civic Center. We have already been signing up exhibitors who had a booth in last year's show, so if you had a booth and want your same spot back, get signed up now. You can reserve a booth online or contact Mary Garcia if you have questions at (806) 342-2009.
If you are new to the Chamber or this event, you don't want to miss out on the area's largest business-to-business tradeshow. This one-day event will feature nearly 300 businesses or booths and will have several thousand people attend the show. It's a great way to showcase your business or products and services alongside other Chamber members. Get more information on the show, our sponsors, and frequently asked questions on our website.
Stay tuned for more information on this year's show and our sponsors coming soon. As you can guess from our event logo, our theme will be patterned after a large sporting event that is happening this summer. We're going for the gold and winning for business!
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Attention Restaurants, Caterers, Food Trucks...Show Off Your Food & Drinks at the Tradeshow Food Court on May 23rd
(Don't Wait...Only 3 Remaining Spots)
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The Tradeshow Food Court is a great way for BusinessConnection attendees and exhibitors to grab lunch and sit and visit while taking a break from the tradeshow, but the Food Court is also an excellent way for restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and beverage providers to showcase themselves and sample their products.
We are thrilled to have a number of businesses already signed up to serve, so if your restaurant or food/beverage company isn't shown below, contact Lindsey at (806) 342-2006 ASAP to grab one of the 3 remaining spots in the food court. Food Court participants must provide sample-size portions of their products so Food Court ticket holders can enjoy an all-you-can-eat lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Civic Center Regency Room on Thursday, May 23rd.
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FOOD COURT PARTICIPANTS SO FAR:
Belmar Bakery
Chick-fil-A
Chicken Salad Chick
Cocina on the Go
Domino's Pizza (Vigil Pizza)
Desperado's Catering
Joe Taco
La Fiesta Grande
Gatti's Pizza
Macaroni Joe's
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Outback Steakhouse
Sonic
Sweets and Meats
The Lost Cajun
Ye Olde Pancake Station
Yolo's
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Tickets for lunch will be available to purchase and pick-up in May at the Chamber for just $10/person in advance, or $15/person at the show, or you can purchase them online with or without a tradeshow booth. | |
DC Days in Washington is April 15-18 | |
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A group of community leaders and Chamber representatives will travel to Washington, DC, on Monday, April 15th to converge on our nation's capital for DC Days. The purpose of this biennial event is to bring awareness of key priorities important to the Amarillo business community to national leaders including Transportation, Tourism, Manufacturing, Economic Development, Energy, Agriculture and more.
In addition to various industry and legislative personal calls, the group will network and meet at a Bell sponsored breakfast on Tuesday, and meet with representatives at Congressman Ronny Jackson's office before an Atmos Energy sponsored reception that evening. Wednesday, CNS Pantex will sponsor a breakfast before the group tentatively meets with NNSA and Department of Energy officials and representatives in Senator Ted Cruz's office.
There is no registration fee to attend this event, but you must provide your own transportation, accommodations and expenses. If you would like more information on this event, contact Jason Harrison at (806) 342-2018.
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DC Days Attendees
Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC
Michael Kitten, Amarillo EDC
Doug Nelson, Amarillo EDC
Michael Gonzales, Atmos Energy
Peter Warrick, Atmos Energy
Mike Culp, Atmos Energy
Edward Espinoza, Atmos Energy
Donovan Clevenger, Atmos Energy
Megan Reed, Bell Flight
Sonja Clark, Bell Flight
Brian Fleming, Bell Flight
Dusty Doyle, Casey Carpet One
Lindsey Murphy, Chamber Board
Ashlee Estlack, Pantex
Kristy McWilliams, Pantex
Kristi Morrow, Rep Ronny Jackson Office
Michael Conner, Rick Husband Int Airport / City of Amarillo
Brad Baldridge, Xcel Energy
Ronnie Walker, Xcel Energy
Penni Bentley, Amarillo Chamber
Jason Harrison, Amarillo Chamber
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Chamber Board Meeting at Reed Beverage with Lunch Program from The RANGE aka The Global Food Hub | |
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The Chamber's Board of Directors met last week at Reed Beverage for their bi-monthly lunch meeting. Board members were able to discuss Chamber news, but also enjoy an informational program from Matt Garner, Executive Director of The RANGE/Amarillo Global Food Hub. The RANGE's mission is to cultivate a sustainable economy in the Texas Panhandle by driving industry-led innovation in research and development, forging strategic industry and education partnerships, prioritizing workforce development, and ensuring a healthy, secure, and dependable supply of food, fiber and fuel.
The RANGE stands for Regional Accelerator & New Growth Engine and is an industry-led organization in the Texas Panhandle, driving innovation in food, beef, dairy, crop, and energy production industries. If you would like more information on The RANGE, contact:
Matt Garner, PhD
The RANGE
(607) 279-5966
matt@therange.org
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Round-Up Club Luncheon at Golden Rose Tea Room | |
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Our Red Coats meet with several of our newest members and learn more about their businesses and unique stories at ribbon cutting and ground breakings throughout the year! These awesome volunteers are known as the Chamber's Round-Up Club! We meet monthly at different Chamber member restaurants to enjoy lunch and connect. This month we met at the Golden Rose Tea Room, a beautiful tea room everyone should experience! Owners Valerie and Jamie Roberson are friendly, and the warmest hosts and their tea is simply delicious. The ever-changing menu keeps things exciting, and they even went the extra mile to ensure our allergies were taken care of. Our personalized welcome made us feel extra special!
Club Members in attendance and pictured above were Bernie DeBrango, Sir Speedy Amarillo; Judy Whiteley, FirstBank Southwest; LySa McKillip, Llano Cemetery; Kenny Nagunst, 806 Sports Radio; Angela Bybee, Sam's Club; Rusty Williamson, AllStar Business Concepts; Lindsey Arbeiter, Chamber; Penni Bentley, Chamber; Sydney Frye, Chamber; and Christy King, Chamber.
⭐ If you would like more information about applying to serve on our RoundUp Club, visit amarillo-chamber.org/round-up-club.html or contact Sydney Frye at (806) 342-2019.
⭐ If you are celebrating a new membership, major renovation, or milestone anniversary and would like to know about a ribbon cutting or ground breaking celebration, visit amarillo-chamber.org/ribbon-cuttings.html.
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Business Council Meeting at Bell | |
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The Chamber's Business Council met last week for the monthly luncheon and got to take a field trip with a tour of the Bell facility on Tiltrotor Drive.
Council Members in attendance are pictured left to right: Matt Mathias (FirstBank Southwest), Lew Bradshaw (Pat Davis Properties), Dak Olson (Optimum), Catherine Meck (West Texas A&M), Zane Oliver (KORE Real Estate), Mike Ohm (Lemert Holder & Ohm, PLLC), Mary Garcia (Chamber), Trent Morris (Workforce Solutions Panhandle), Ashley Gutierrez (Sod Poodles), Steve Bowen (FirstBank Southwest), Lincoln Foster (Kysar Millennium Leavitt Insurance), Jason Harrison (Chamber), Michael Kitten (Amarillo EDC), Jerome Pratt (First State Bank), Conner Dean (CTSI), Justin Smiley (Xcel Energy), Tawanna Walker (Toot n’ Totum), Christy King (Chamber), Brian Fleming (Bell), Darin Stollings (Insurica), Austin Rios (Innovation Outpost), Lindsey Arbeiter (Chamber).
For more information about the Chamber's Business Council, contact Lindsey at (806) 342-2006.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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FRIDAY, APRIL 12
Chamber Deadline: Nominations Due for the 2024 Business Excellence Awards
If you know an outstanding individual or business that you would like to nominate for a 2024 Top 20 Under 40 Award, Top Business Award or Top Emerging Business Award, click here and on the award buttons to fill out the form and submit the nomination to us by April 12, 2024. We will send nominees an official application to be completed and returned to us in May 2024. Award winners will be selected by the Business Council of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and recognized in August 2024.
More Information: Mary, (806) 342-2009
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MONDAY, APRIL 15 THROUGH
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
Chamber Event: DC Days in Washington
Community leaders and Chamber representatives travel to Washington DC to call upon legislators and leaders to bring awareness of key priorities for the Amarillo business community.
More Information: Jason, (806) 342-2018
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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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Sponsored Content: Click here or the image above for more information on this training event,
or click here to email a representative directly.
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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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Sponsored Content: Click here or the image above for more information,
or click here to email a representative directly.
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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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MAIN POINT MONDAY FROM AMARILLO MATTERS | April 1
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The Lead: Extending the Council’s Reach
- What We're Watching
- 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 2
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- April 8 Eclipse
- Local Focus
- Amarillo Mail Carrier “National Hero of the Year”
- Still Austin Racks Up Awards
- New Website Serves Senior Adults
- Ascension Academy Hosting City-Wide Scavenger Hunt
- In the Current Brick & Elm
- Chip Chandler’s “Can’t Miss”
- Eye on Amarillo
- In Focus: Cade Hornecker
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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THE AMARILLO WEEKLY EDIT | April 2
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.
- Join us for the Amarillo Coors Cowboy Club Cattle Drive & Parade
- 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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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
4/11/24 - Happy State Bank
5/2/24 - Coffee with the Chamber SSBI Event (Tentative)
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
8/22/24 - Business Excellence Awards Celebration
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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