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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes:
- Notification of Renovations and Temporary Closure of the Bivins Mansion -- Chamber, CVB & Center City Offices Working Remotely
- Next Business After Hours is Thursday, June 22nd at Adobe Walls
- Report Small Business Flooding Damage -- A Reminder from SBDC of Resources Available
- 2 Recent Ribbon Cutting Photos and Videos
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- SSBI Partner Content: Pantex Commemorates ‘Topping Out’ HESE Facility
- Text Message Reminders about Networking Events
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Main Point Monday eNewsletter | June 12
- Brickly eNewsletter | June 13
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- A List of Chamber Events Happening 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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Historic Bivins Home to Undergo Renovations
& Temporarily Close to the Public
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The beautiful historic Bivins Mansion that houses the Chamber, the Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Center City of Amarillo offices are undergoing some needed renovations and will therefore be temporarily closed to the public for a few weeks. Our organizations lease this 114 year-old building from the City of Amarillo, and due to the age of the building, we will be required to work remotely as these renovations are made. We want you to be aware of the temporary closure of all three offices so that you can make other arrangements if you need to meet with one of our building's staff members. Much like we did during the pandemic of 2020, we will continue to work remotely and we will still be reachable via phone or email. We appreciate your patience as we work offsite for a few weeks, and we will do our best to follow up with you in a timely manner.
The tentative date for the temporary closure is Tuesday, June 13th, and we anticipate to be back in the office the week of July 10th. Of course, we will keep you notified of any updates that may displace us longer or if we are able to be back in the building sooner.
The Chamber staff emails are linked in the "Chamber Staff" section of this email below or on our website along with our direct phone lines. Click on the logos for CVB or Center City offices to get more information to contact them via their websites, phone, or general emails shown below.
Please note, this building closure does NOT affect Center City's Community Market. The Market will still take place on Saturdays at 1000 S Polk from June 10th through September 9th.
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Save the Date for our Next Business After Hours at Adobe Walls StoneWorks on Thursday, June 22nd | |
"Business After Hours" are FREE business networking events for current and future members of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. They include free food, drinks, door prizes, and lots of networking. Click here for more information on these events on our website, or click here to find the event on Facebook and invite your friends and colleagues. | |
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Did your small business experience damage due to the recent flooding in the Texas Panhandle?
In order for the State of Texas to request the max amount of federal funds for small business owners, including disaster loans, substantial documentation of damage must be provided.
If your small business has experienced damage, please click the link below and fill out the survey with the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
Did your small business experience damage due to the recent flooding in the Texas Panhandle?
In order for the State of Texas to request the max amount of federal funds for small business owners, including disaster loans, substantial documentation of damage must be provided.
If your small business has experienced damage, please click the link below and fill out the survey with the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
How to prepare for any upcoming financial disaster relief for small businesses:
- Take pictures of any damage before cleanup
- Keep receipts of anything that could be reimbursed (lumber, cleaning supplies, interior/exterior repair material, etc.)
We are grieving with each of you who has experienced a loss during this time. If we can be of assistance before disaster funds are available, please reach out to the SBDC at (806) 651-5151.
Watch our email and social media for immediate notification of any disaster relief options that become available for small businesses.
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Click here or the image above to view or share this photo on Facebook,
or click here to watch the ribbon cutting video.
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Click here or the image above to view or share this photo on Facebook,
or click here to watch the ribbon cutting video.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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JUNE 12-16 & JUNE 20
Runoff Election: Early Voting Open City Council Place 1 & Place 4
RANDALL COUNTY
Randall County Annex - 4320 S Western
Comanche Trail Church of Christ - 2700 E 34th
Randall County Info
POTTER COUNTY
Santa Fe Building - 900 S Polk
Casey Carpet One - 3500 I-40 West
Cornerstone Outreach - 1111 N Buchanan
NW Branch Amarillo Public Library - 6100 SW 9th
Potter County Info
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TUESDAY, JUNE 13 to FRIDAY, JULY 7
Chamber Building Closed to Public
The Chamber, CVB, and Center City are working remotely as our building at 1000 S Polk undergoes some renovation. Please reach out to each organization via phone or email to reach staff or make arrangements to meet with them offsite. We apologize for any inconvenience.
More Information: Denise, (806) 373-7800
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MONDAY, JUNE 19
Holiday: Juneteenth - Freedom Day
The Chamber will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday and will reopen remotely at 8am on Tuesday, June 20th.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 27
Council Meeting: Business Council**
11:45am
Amarillo National Bank Skyline Conference Room
More Information: Mary, (806) 342-2009
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THURSDAY, JUNE 29
Club Meeting: Round-Up Luncheon**
11:45am
Public House at 3333 S Coulter
More Information: Ashley, (806) 342-2015
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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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Pantex Commemorates ‘Topping Out’ HESE Facility
CNS Completes Vertical Construction of Major Line Item Project
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AMARILLO, Texas – Consolidated Nuclear Security recently completed “topping out” the High Explosives Science and Engineering (HESE) facility at Pantex. Topping out was achieved as the construction crew placed the final steel beam on the Technology Development and Deployment Lab, one of three structures for the 72,762-square-foot complex.
“It is exciting to watch this vital facility take shape,” Pantex Senior Director for Project Management Russell Daniel said. “Our project team, in partnership with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and our construction subcontractor Hensel Phelps, has worked extremely hard to reach this milestone.”
A Congressional Line Item project, the HESE will replace 15 obsolete facilities at Pantex, the average age of which is 68 years old, and support the Pantex High Explosive (HE) Center of Excellence for Manufacturing mission for NNSA.
“Congratulations to the HESE construction project team for reaching the significant milestone of placing the final steel beam,” said Monty Cates, Explosive Technology Operations senior director. “The people in Explosives Technology Operations are committed to doing our part for the Pantex’s Global Security Mission. We appreciate all the hard work getting the project to this point, and are greatly encouraged by the progress on a facility that ensures the high explosives mission is sustained for the next generation. It is awesome to see a hopeful vision becoming a tangible reality.”
The HESE facility will provide laboratory space, classified and unclassified office and meeting areas, and a shower and change-out area for HE Operations personnel all in closer proximity to HE manufacturing operations at Pantex.
“This is part of our ongoing efforts to modernize Pantex and provide state-of-the-art amenities for our high explosives scientists and engineers.” said Colby Yeary, Pantex site manager. “The facility will qualify new HE and assess legacy HE returning from the nuclear weapons stockpile as well as help develop and sustain high-quality scientific staff; support computational and experimental capabilities; and support development of additional evaluation and diagnostic tools.”
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Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC operates the Pantex Plant, located in Amarillo, Texas, and the Y-12 National Security Complex, located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, under a single contract for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. CNS member companies include Bechtel National, Inc.; Leidos, Inc.; ATK Launch Systems, Inc.; and SOC LLC. Pantex and Y-12 are key facilities in the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise, and CNS performs its work with a focus on performance excellence and the imperatives of safety, security, zero defects, and delivery as promised.
For more information on each site, visit www.pantex.energy.gov or www.y12.doe.gov. Follow Pantex on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Follow Y-12 on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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SSBI Partner Content: Click here to read this article on the Pantex site,
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 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 | June 12
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The Lead: Unity and Resolve
- 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 | June 13
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Historic Flooding Update
- Local Focus
- JWebby Dominates at the Big Texan
- PSHOF Inductees Announced
- Early Voting Underway
- Dads Ride Free at Wonderland
- Chip Chandler’s “Can’t Miss”
- Eye on Amarillo
- Wes Reeves Explores Route 66 Motels
- 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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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, Adobe Walls Stoneworks, 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 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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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 & Assoc. / cat.man.du
Blaine Baker, Crown House Insurance
Brad Baldridge, Xcel Energy
Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC
Sonja Clark, Bell
Tony Ensor, Amarillo Sod Poodles
Michael Gonzales, Atmos Energy
Andrew Hall, Amarillo EDC
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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