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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes:
- Sponsors and Information on the Chamber Open Golf Tournament Thursday at Ross Rogers
- Ag & Natural Resources Council Meeting Recap
- Governmental Affairs Council Meeting Recap
- RoundUp Club Meeting Recap
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- Photos and Video from 3 Recent Ribbon Cuttings
- A Save the Date for the Next Business After Hours at the Tri-State Fairgrounds on August 7th
- City Map Advertising Opportunities Available through Cramer Marketing
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Brickly Newsletter | July 22
- Visit Amarillo Newsletter | July 22
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- A List of Chamber Events Happening in 2025
- A Tip About Email Scammers
- A Reminder About Third-Party Chamber Advertising Partners
- 2024-25 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
| | Chamber Open Golf Tournament is Thursday | | |
The Chamber will be closed on Thursday as we network on the greens of Ross Rogers Golf Complex for our 26th Annual Chamber Open Golf Tournament. This event is sold out with 288 golfers, making it the largest one-day charity tournament in the area thanks to our generous sponsors, including the presenting sponsors Budweiser Distributing and UniFirst and more than 60 other businesses. Visit our website for more information and the complete list of sponsors.
For more information on this event, contact Jason Harrison at (806) 342-2018.
| | Ag & Natural Resources Council Recap | | |
The Chamber's Ag & Natural Resources Council met earlier this month and began discussions on the Ag Appreciation Luncheon planned for December 3, 2025. This annual lunch is held in conjunction with the Texas Wheat Symposium during the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show in the Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza. This luncheon is free to attend and will feature a keynote speaker or panelists discussing trends or legislation in the agriculture industry and will recognize the Farmer / Rancher of the Year award. Watch for more details on this event coming later this year.
Ag & Natural Resources Council Members Present: Blake Vineyard, Brent Auvermann, Brice Sheets, Colton Long, Joel Riedel, Kimberly Clark, Kristi Morrow, Luke Jones, and Shannon Parker.
For more information on this council, contact Jason Harrison at (806) 342-2018.
| | | Governmental Affairs Council Recap | | |
The Chamber's Governmental Affairs Council (GAC) held their monthly luncheon recently at the Chamber. The group enjoyed a program from Amarillo College's STEM Department from speakers Imelda Saavedra & Linda Dominguez. They went over the Amarillo College's STEM programs and how they are partnering with local businesses to provide internships for their students primarily in IT, Engineering, and other STEM related industries.
GAC Members Present: Al Cunningham, Ashlee Estlack, Blake Vineyard, Bob Austin, Brice Sheets, Debbie Walker, Ed Nichols, Jacob Cates, Joel Riedel, Kashion Smith, Luke Jones, Mark Hodges, Marvin Franz, Megan Reed, Michael Conner, Michael Gonzales, Mig Owens, Ronnie Walker, Shannon Parker, Tamme Aureli, and Trystan Franks. Guests Present: Imelda Saavedra (Amarillo College), Linda Dominguez (Amarillo College), Sherman Bass (Visit Amarillo).
For more information on this council, contact Jason Harrison at (806) 342-2018.
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The Chamber's RoundUp Club held their monthly lunch meeting in conjunction with the San Jose Mexican Restaurant's ribbon cutting last week. This important group of volunteers has helped us with more than 60 ribbon cutting and ground breaking events since the first of the year. We are so thankful for the time they take away from their businesses and work schedules to celebrate with our members.
Club members in attendance and pictured below includes: Lindsey Arbeiter, Chamber; Judy Whiteley, FirstBank Southwest; Lani Potts, Llano Real Estate; Jack Light, Cumulus; Bob Lile, Lile Art Gallery; Susan Bowers, Bowers & Shenk; Kathy Ray, West Texas Chimney; Francis Frost, Rev Realty of Keller Williams; Kenny Nagunst, 806 Sports; and Jeray Carr, KT Black.
For more information on the Round-Up Club, contact Christy King at (806) 342-2015.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | | |
THURSDAY, JULY 24
Chamber Event: Chamber Open Golf Tournament
1:00 p.m.
Ross Rogers Golf Complex
This event is SOLD OUT!
Please note, the Chamber will be closed on Thursday as our staff will be on the greens.
More Information: Jason, (806) 342-2018
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FRIDAY, JULY 25
Community Event: Fireside Chat Luncheon with Senator John Cornyn
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Amarillo National Bank Skyline Conference Room
410 S Taylor, 16th Floor
Space is limited and RSVP was required by 7/18.
More Information: Jason, (806) 342-2018
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TUESDAY, JULY 29
Ribbon Cutting: Amarillo Mitsubishi
12:00 p.m.
4341 Canyon Drive
Grand Opening / New Chamber Member
Open House from 11:30-1 with program at 12pm and ribbon cutting to follow at 12:15.
More Information: Olga, (806) 421-2700
Find this event on Facebook
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
Board Meeting: Chamber Board of Directors**
11:45 a.m.
Reed Beverage
Closed Meeting for Board Members Only
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
Council Meeting: Membership Council **
3:00 p.m.
Amarillo Club
Closed Meeting for Council Members Only
More Information: Christy, (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.
**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.
| | SSBI Partner Content: Click here or the image above for more information on ReRoot Amarillo, and click here to email a representative directly. | | Recent Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Events | | Save the Date for the Next Business After Hours at the Tri-State Fairgrounds on Thursday, August 7th | | "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 networking with other business professionals! Look for the event on Facebook and invite your friends! | | Promote Your Business on the 2025 City Map | | | | Cramer Marketing is producing the Chamber's Official City Map soon and has advertising opportunities available to promote your business. Yes, we still distribute city maps in our Relocation Packets, to walk-in visitors, and provide them to any Chamber member business wanting a supply for their recruitment purposes. Want to promote your business to potential visitors and future residents, contact Mitch at (806) 371-7310. | |
Sponsored Content. Click here or the ad above for more information.
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Additional Business Resources & Opportunities | | | | |
BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | July 22
- Park Improvements Across Amarillo
- Local Focus
- “The Blind” Headed to London
- Hoodoo Mural Festival Tickets
- Back-to-School Hygiene Fair
- Chip Chandler’s “Can’t Miss”
- Local Job Listings
- Eye on Amarillo
- Happy Trails: Hikes for Everyone
- Local Obituaries (Third Week of July)
- and More
Click here to read the entire update.
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THE AMARILLO WEEKLY EDIT | July 22
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.
- 5 Underrated Texas Escapes
- Events this Week
- Exhibits | On-going Events | Workshops
- Iconic Texas Route 66 Landmarks & Stops From Amarillo
- 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 Chamber Members 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 2025
All events are tentative and subject to change.
Watch the online calendar for more details and updates.
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Events in Bold have a fee to participate. Other events listed are the hosts for Business After Hours which are free to attend.
2025
7/24/25 - Chamber Open Golf Tournament
7/25/25 - Fireside Chat Luncheon with Senator John Cornyn
8/7/25 - Tri-State Exposition / Fairgrounds
9/18/25 - FirstBank Southwest
10/2/25 - 29th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
10/16/25 - Casey Carpet One
11/6/25 - WTAMU Amarillo Center with co-hosts NWTHS & Brandability
11/TBD - Coffee with the Chamber for Global Entrepreneurship Week
12/3/25 - Ag Appreciation Luncheon
12/4/25 - 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.
| | Thank You 2024-25 Supporting Small Business Initiative Partners | | |
The Chamber is thrilled to recognize our sponsors that stepped up to be part of the Supporting Small Business Initiative for 2024-25. 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: City of Amarillo, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, Amarillo National Bank, Atmos Energy, FirstBank Southwest, Happy State Bank, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Pantex, Reed Beverage, and Xcel Energy. RUBY PARTNERS: Amarillo College, Casey Carpet One, Double U Marketing, Insurica, Prosperity Bank, Rabern Rentals, Southwest Airlines, Street Volkswagen, and TEEMS Manufacturing. SAPPHIRE PARTNERS: Adobe Walls Stoneworks, Albers Aerospace, Andrews & Associates, AT&T, Bank of America, BSA Health System, Carson Wealth Management, Caviness Beef Packers, Fuller & Sons Construction, KT Black, Off the Court Property Maintenance, and WT Enterprise Center.
If you would like to know more about this program and the benefits of partnership, contact Jason Harrison at (806) 373-7800.
| | A Reminder to Check the Address BEFORE You Click Links or Open Attachments | | |
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.
| | Authorized Chamber Advertising Partners | | 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. | | |
See our Staff Directory with photos, direct phone numbers and more
on our Contact Us page of the website.
| | 2024-25 Chamber Board of Directors | | |
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Richard Constancio
Chair
Shiver-Megert & Associates
Julie Imke
Chair-Elect
Harrington Academic Hall
WTAMU Amarillo Center
Michael Gonzales
Finance Chair
Atmos Energy
Spanky Assiter
Past Chair
Assiter Auctioneers
Dusty Doyle
Membership & Quality of Life Chair
Casey Carpet One
Jason Harrison
President & CEO
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Wes Wright
Business Chair
Wright Law TX, PLLC
Ed Nichols
Governmental Affairs Council Chair
Brown, Graham & Company
Brice Sheets
Ag & Natural Resources Chair
Alpha Media
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DIRECTORS
Heath Acker, Amarillo National Bank
Brad Baldridge, Xcel Energy
Patricia Bara, M&R Liquor
Travis Chaney, United Supermarkets
Sonja Clark, Bell
Julie Doty, Nothing Bundt Cakes
Tony Ensor, Amarillo Sod Poodles
Jake Foust, Whitney Russell
Joey Graham, Graham Brothers Jewelers
Jack Light, Cumulus Media
Matt Mathias, Firstbank Southwest
Brent McClure, KFDA NewsChannel 10
David Meraz, Street Volkswagen
Joby Mills, Happy State Bank
Lindsey Murphy, Education Credit Union
Mike Ohm, Lemert, Holder, Ohm
Grayson Path, Amarillo City Representative
Brady Ragland, Tri-State Fair & Rodeo
Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing
John David Terry, Elevate Amarillo Representative
Debbie Walker, Moreland Real Estate Group
Tawanna Walker, Toot'n Totum
Trevor Williams, Reed Beverage
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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