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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 to Work Remotely
- Governor's Small Business Summit Recap, Award Winners, and Photos
- Next Business After Hours is Thursday, June 22nd at Adobe Walls
- 2 New Members to Welcome
- 3 Recent Ribbon Cutting Photos and Videos
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- Text Message Reminders about Networking Events
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Main Point Monday eNewsletter | June 5
- Brickly eNewsletter | June 6
- Urgent Blood Supply Request
- 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 Soon
& 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 will soon undergo 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 will be end of business next 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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Governor's Small Business Summit Recap | |
Click here or on an image above to view, print or download more photos in online Flickr album. | |
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More than 200 people attended the Governor’s Small Business Summit last week. This event aimed to help local small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business. Sessions included:
- Government Contracting
- Cybersecurity
- Access to Finance & Funding
- Business Workforce Development
- Succession Planning
- Digital & Social Marketing
- Fireside Chat with Amarillo EDC, iDocket, Bruckner Truck Sales, and Ditch Witch
In addition to great breakout sessions, four local businesses received Governor's Small Business Awards at the event. Congratulations to:
We were honored to assist as a host alongside the Texas Economic Development and Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, Amarillo National Bank, America's SBDC at WTAMU, WT Enterprise Center, and Visit Amarillo. Thank you to Jeff Bara State Farm for additional support.
The Governor's Office invites you to take a brief, three-minute survey about your experience. Your feedback is important to them and their team values your input. If you were unable to join us during the event, you are still invited to take the survey.
Recorded sessions from Amarillo, as well as previous webinars and videos from our office, will be available soon on their YouTube Channel.
Additionally, you can use the Governor’s Small Business Resource Portal to find resources in your area.
If you had a question that was not addressed during the event, please email the Small Business Assistance Team at smallbusiness@gov.texas.gov and a team member will get back to you in a timely manner.
Thank you again for your interest and participation in the Governor's Small Business Summit.
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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. | |
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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Happy Trailers
Leroy Loewen
17700 I-40 Frontage Rd
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 410-3052
www.happytrailers.com
We make it easy to buy a trailer! At Happy Trailers, our friendly salespeople are ready to assist with simple financing options or Rent to Own with no credit check. We carry a full line of parts and a quality service department to keep your trailer working. Visit one of our 8 locations in Texas and be a Happy customer!
Peak Auto Enhancement
Brian May
5208 S Western St
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 676-9215
www.peakaen.com
We offer high quality auto detailing services along with ceramic coating services.
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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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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 | |
We have had to cancel or reschedule a few ribbon cuttings recently due to the flooding and storms in our area. Ribbon cuttings for Girl Scouts and EmployBridge will be scheduled at a later date, and APDO was moved to later this month. Stay tuned for more updates on these and other events coming soon, and to the businesses that have been adversely affected by these storms, our thoughts are with you. | |
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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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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 5
This week's newsletter includes information on:
The Lead: Amarillo Soaked in Historic Rainfall
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 6
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- It Just Keeps Raining
- Local Focus
- Albers Aerospace Arrives
- Hidden Gem
- New City Council Meeting Time
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on Amarillo
- Texas Route 66 Festival Continues This Week
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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COFFEE MEMORIAL BLOOD CENTER URGENT REQUEST
Our industry is faced with a problem like we have never seen before. After months of extreme low donor turnout, our red blood cell supply is drifting into failure. We are entering a phase where it is possible that blood will only be available while supplies last. Blood is perishable and it lasts just 42 days on the shelf. Therefore, the blood supply requires constant replenishment. This difficulty has worsened despite our continuing, exhausting efforts to correct the course and educate our community on the need. This is where we need help, we need to educate our community on this need, and we need them to come in and donate at a mobile blood drive near them. That is the solution to our problem, we need our community to hear the call and act now. It is possible for someone to donate 6 times per year, but the average donor donates 1.8 times. We need members of our community to commit to donating a minimum of 4 to 6 times per year. We need everyone to look at the blood supply as OUR blood supply. We are all responsible for taking care of our neighbors, family members, and community.
Click here to schedule an appointment at the Blood Center or a mobile drive.
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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 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 & 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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