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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes:
- Thanks to Reed Beverage for Hosting Last Week's After Hours
- Videos with some of our Media Partners Promoting BusinessConnection
- All You Need to Know about Thursday's BusinessConnection & the Tradeshow Food Court
- Congratulations to 5 Businesses We Cut Ribbons for Last Week
- Donate Blood at BusinessConnection
- We are Thrilled to Welcome 2 New Chamber Members
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- Plans Underway Now for the Chamber Open Golf Tournament July 21st
- SSBI Partner Content on Armed Forces Day from Pantex
- Additional Resources
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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 Reed Beverage for Hosting
Last Week's Business After Hours
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Click here or on an image above to view more photos from the event in our online Flickr album. Stay tuned for more details on our next Business After Hours at Hodgetown on June 23rd coming soon | |
Thank You Media Partners for Promoting BusinessConnection | |
Check out these video interviews from some of our local radio stations as we discussed everything to expect at Thursday's BusinessConnection event at the Civic Center. | |
Click here or on the image above to check out the interview we did with Craig Vaughn for Cumulus station 95.7 KPUR the Armadillo about BusinessConnection. | |
Click here or on the image above to check out the interview we did on Alpha Media's KGNC AM & NewsChannel 10's The Chat about BusinessConnection with David, Meaghan, and Chuck. | |
Click here or the image above to check out our interview with Lori Crofford at Townsquare Media for Mix 94.1 and blog about BusinessConnection. | |
Join Us Thursday for BusinessConnection | |
Thursday, May 19, 2022
10am - 4pm
Amarillo Civic Center
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BusinessConnection is the area's largest business-to-business tradeshow and it will be held on Thursday, May 19th at the Amarillo Civic Center. BusinessConnection will feature 250 businesses showing off their products and services under one roof.
This event will also once again feature the Tradeshow Food Court that lets attendees sample foods from a number of local eateries for one low price during the show. If you have a food, beverage or catering business and would like to promote your products at the Tradeshow Food Court, contact Lindsey Arbeiter at (806) 342-2006 for more information.
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GOLD SPONSORS:
- Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
- Amarillo National Bank
- AW Broadband
- City of Amarillo
- Double U Marketing
- Suddenlink
SILVER SPONSORS:
- 1-800-Plumber + Air & Electric
- Andrews & Associates / cat.man.du Technologies
- Bell Flight
- Betenbough Homes
- FirstBank Southwest
- Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas
- Happy State Bank
- Jenny Edwards Portrait
- Sharpened Iron Studios
- Zip Print
TRADESHOW DIRECTORY:
Click here to view a PDF of our digital Tradeshow Directory with maps, list of exhibitors, ads, and more information on this year's BusinessConnection, and pick up a hard copy of the directory at the show.
TRADESHOW FOOD COURT:
Get tickets for the Tradeshow Food Court for just $10 each if purchased through Wednesday at the Chamber or on our website, or they will be $15 each on Thursday. Enjoy food and drinks from our participants pictured below in the Regency Room of the Civic Center.
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Want to Win Two Tickets to the Tradeshow Food Court? | | |
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We're giving away a couple of tickets to the Tradeshow Food Court on our Amarillo Chamber Facebook page. Click here to find this photo on Facebook and follow the directions to enter for a chance to win lunch for you and a guest on us. Better hurry! Winner will be announced at 9am Wednesday.
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Recent Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Events
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Is your organization a new member of the Chamber? Is your business celebrating a milestone anniversary (10, 25, or 50 years) in business? Have you recently moved to a new location or undergone a major renovation? Will you be building a new location for your business? We can help you celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking event. Request your free Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking through the event request form online here. | |
Give the Gift of Life at BusinessConnection on May 19th | | |
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If you are able and eligible, please make an appointment to donate blood at our Mobile Blood Drive happening on Thursday, May 19th at the Civic Center South Exhibit Hall during BusinessConnection. Click Here to make an appointment for your life-saving gift. | |
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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Apple Bus Company
Robert Scrimpsher
1000 N. Jefferson
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 731-8640
www.applebuscompany.com
School Bus Transportation for AISD and Charter Services.
Refugee Services of Texas
Michael Hokanson
1101 Fritch Hwy
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-0099
www.rstx.org
Refugee Services of Texas welcomes refugees, asylees, survivors of trafficking and other displaced people, and supports them in integrating and thriving in their new communities.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
THURSDAY, MAY 19
10am-4pm
Amarillo Civic Center
401 S Buchanan
More Information: Mary, (806) 342-2009
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FRIDAY, MAY 20
11:00am
3912 Canyon Drive
More Information: Ashlee, (806) 681-1071
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TUESDAY, MAY 24
11:45am
Chamber Board Room
More Info: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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THURSDAY, MAY 26
Committee Meeting: Round-Up Club**
11:45am
7306 SW 34th Ave (Fire Slice Pizzeria)
More Info: Sydney, (806) 342-2019
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MONDAY, MAY 30
Chamber Closed: Memorial Day Holiday
The Chamber offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, May 31st.
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* 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 ad above for more information.
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Chamber Open is Thursday, July 21st
at Ross Rogers Golf Complex
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We are already making plans for our 23rd Annual Chamber Open happening on Thursday, July 21st at Ross Rogers Golf Complex. We are in the process of reaching out to sponsors who supported the Chamber Open last year to secure their space in this year's event. If you participated last year, don't miss your chance to secure your spot, or if you were not part of the event last year and would like to be on the wait list, contact Denise at (806) 373-7800 about availability.
Get more details and see our complete list of sponsors from last year here.
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SSBI Partner Content. Click here or on the image above to read the Pantex blog on Armed Forces Day, and click here to email a Pantex representative directly. | |
Additional Business Resources & Opportunities | | |
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MAIN POINT MONDAY FROM AMARILLO MATTERS | May 16
This week's newsletter contains information on:
- The Lead: It's Election Time, Again
- State News
- Local News
- What Were Listening To
- Sports Wrap
- Out & About
- and more
Click here to read the entire newsletter.
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | May 17
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Come See Us at Business Connection
- Local Focus
- Early Voting Underway (Again)
- Largest Fire in New Mexico History
- New Art at the Airport
- Wesley Senior Citizens Bake Sale
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Last Week's Haboob
- Eclectic Collection: A North Amarillo Facelift
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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In these uncertain times, Taking Flight - Amarillo is trying to get a better understanding of your business’s economics, prospects, and travel perspectives, as we begin to return to some sense of normalcy, post-pandemic. Both the airlines and local and federal governments are wanting to understand the tenor of our business community so that we can act quickly in restoring your air service needs at the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.
Please click the button below to answer a few short questions about your company's travel needs or plans for the future.
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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.
If you have questions about using the calendar, or what kinds of events are allowed, contact Denise at 373-7800.
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The Chamber is thrilled to announce and recognize our sponsors that are stepping up to be part of the Supporting Small Business Initiative for 2021-2022. 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.
If you would like to know more about this program and the benefits of partnership, contact Jason Harrison at (806) 373-7800 or jason@amarillo-chamber.org.
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Chamber Events Planned for 2022
All events are tentative and subject to change.
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5/19 - 29th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow
6/14 - SSBI Partner Event
6/23 - Business After Hours at Hodgetown with the Sod Poodles
7/14 - Business After Hours at Amarillo National Bank - Skyline Room
7/21 - 23rd Annual Chamber Open Golf Tournament
8/4 - SSBI Partner Webinar
8/11 - Business After Hours at Hyatt Place
8/25 - Chamber Annual Banquet & Business Excellence Awards
9/8 - Business After Hours at ADVO - Hope to Opportunities Foundation
10/6 - 26th Annual Chamber Good Times Celebration® Barbecue Cook-Off
10/20 - Business After Hours at Optimal Physical Therapy Solutions 2
11/3 - Business After Hours at Amarillo Club
11/10 - SSBI Partner Event
12/1 - 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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Chamber Partner Cramer Marketing Offers
Advertising Options to Members
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The Chamber has had a partnership with Cramer Marketing (formerly Data Flow) for more than 15 years. Cramer is great at helping us promote our Members in our Printed Directory and our community through our Relocation Guides and City Maps. We are proud to offer these high-quality publications to our members and people looking to call Amarillo home at no cost thanks to our generous supporters and advertisers. Sold, produced, and printed locally! If you would like to showcase your business in these great publications, give us or the Cramer Marketing team a call at (806) 371-7310.
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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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2021-22 Chamber Board of Directors | |
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chris Reed
Chair
Reed Beverage
John Luciano
Chair-Elect
Street Volkswagen
Spanky Assiter
Finance Chair
Assiter Auctioneers
Dusty Doyle
Past Chair
Casey Carpet One Floor & Home
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
Scott Bentley, Amarillo EDC
David Bishop, Amarillo ISD
Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC
Sonja Clark, Bell
Richard Constancio, Shiver-Megert & Associates
Michael Gonzales, Atmos Energy
Joe Graham, Graham Brothers Jewelers
Mark Hodges, FirstCapital Bank of Texas
Matt Irwin, Insurica DFB
Karen Isern, Amarillo National Bank
Wade King, AgTexas Farm Credit
Charles Leard, M&R Liquor
Sabrina Meck-Perez, Elevate Amarillo President
Jared Miller, Amarillo City Representative
Trent Morris, Workforce Solutions Panhandle
Lindsey Murphy, Education Credit Union
Darrin Murphy, Cal Farley's Boys Ranch
Joseph Peterson, Edward Jones
Brady Ragland, Tri-State Expo
Chris Rhynehart, Rhynehart Roofing
Brandy Sanchez, KAMR/KCIT/KCPN - TV
Doug Street, Affiliated Foods
Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing
Ronnie Walker, Xcel Energy
Mikel Williamson, Happy State Bank
Sean Wright, GVH Distribution
Learn more about our Board of Directors
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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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