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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes:
- Photos from Last Thursday's Business After Hours at Hyatt Place
- Two New Members to Welcome
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- A List of Sponsors for Next Week's Chamber's Annual Banquet & Business Excellence Awards
- Barbecue Cook-Off Tickets are On Sale Now
- Free Tri-State Fair Passes for Small Businesses on Wednesday, September 21st
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Last Chance to Provide Feedback on Travel Needs for Your Business
- WTAMU, SBDC & WT Enterprise Center Recruit:Able Event | August 18
- Main Point Monday from Amarillo Matters | August 15
- Brickly Newsletter from Brick & Elm Magazine | August 16
- Texas Association of Business -- The Update Weekly Newsletter | August 15
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- 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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Thanks to Hyatt Place for Hosting Last Week's
Business After Hours
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Click here or an image above to view more photos in our online Flickr album. Click here for information on upcoming Business After Hours events. | |
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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Dillard's Westgate Mall
Craig Seiter
7701 W Interstate 40 Ste 300
Amarillo, TX 79121
(806) 358-7771
www.dillards.com
Department Store.
Insperity
Robert Pierot
545 John Carpenter Freeway, Ste 1200
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 871-5700
www.insperity.com
We'll match you with a package of HR solutions that truly fit your business. You'll get access to better benefits, time-saving technology and the first-class service you deserve complete with dedicated support.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
Chamber Event: Round-Up Club Luncheon**
11:45am
Macaroni Joe's
1619 S Kentucky St.
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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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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2022 Business Excellence Award Winners to be Recognized at the Chamber Annual Banquet on August 25th | |
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Thursday, August 25, 2022
Amarillo Civic Center
Grand Plaza
6pm - Cash Bar & Social Hour
7pm - Dinner & Awards Presentation
Advanced reservations required.
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The Chamber's Business Council, along with a special awards committee, has scored all of the applications and named the newest winners in our Business Excellence Awards. More than 80 worthy applicants were considered in the categories for Top Businesses, Top Emerging Businesses, and Top 20 Under 40 Young Professionals. Award winners will be officially recognized for their achievement at the Chamber's Annual Banquet on Thursday, August 25th at the Amarillo Civic Center. Get more information and see the complete list of winners here. A limited number of tables remain, so visit the website or call our office for availability.
Special thanks to our sponsors below.
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EVENT SPONSOR
Graham Brothers Jewelry
GOLD TABLE SPONSORS
Amarillo Convention & Visitors Bureau
Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
Amarillo Family Eyecare
Amarillo National Bank
Amarillo STAT Care
Atmos Energy
Bell
Butler Benefits & Consulting
Computer Transition Services, Inc.
EnergyNet.com, LLC
Et Cetera
Farmers Insurance District 80
Fire Slice Pizzeria
Firstbank Southwest
FirstCapital Bank of Texas
Floor Coverings International
Happy State Bank
Insurica DFB
M & R Package Store
McCarn and Weir, P.C.
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Parkhill
Plains Plumbing Co., LLC
Reed Beverage, Inc.
Sharpened Iron Studios
Team Insight & Associates, LLC
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United Supermarkets
Xcel Energy
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TABLE SPONSORS
Amarillo College
Amarillo Family Eyecare
Amarillo Independent School District
Amarillo Prestige Homes
Andrews & Associates IT Solutions, LLC
Center City of Amarillo
City of Amarillo - City Hall
CNS Pantex
Double U Marketing & Communications
Edward Jones
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Huxford Group, LLC
JY Logistics Company
Llano Real Estate Group
Reneau Family & Friends
Robert Half
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Amarillo
Rosenbach Contractors
SS Customs
Street Toyota
Street Volkswagen of Amarillo
Swann Animal Clinic
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Barbecue Cook-Off is Thursday, October 6th
at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. Tickets On Sale Now!
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We are getting teams signed up for this year's barbecue cook-off that is happening on Thursday, October 6th at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. If you had a team in last year's event, your head cook should have received a text or email reminder to secure your space in this year's event, so don't wait to sign up your business. If you have not participated in this event in the past and would like more information about pricing and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lindsey at 806-342-2006 for availability.
We are excited to announce that tickets are on sale now at Panhandle Tickets outlets including the Civic Center Box Office, area United Supermarkets, Amigo's and Market Street customer service desks or online at PanhandleTickets.com. Tickets are still just $30 in advance if purchased before 3pm on October 6th. After that, they will be $40 per person at the gate at 5pm. Please note, tickets purchased online will incur a small processing fee.
Watch our website for more information coming soon, and click here to find this event on Facebook to invite your friends and help us spread the word.
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Tri-State Fair Invites Small Businesses* to the Fair
on Wednesday, September 21st with FREE Gate Passes
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Sponsored Content: Click here or on the image above for more information about getting free passes to the Tri-State Fair for small businesses with 10 or less employees*. Click here to email a representative directly. Deadline to request your passes is September 1st. | |
Sponsored Content. Click here or the ad above for more information.
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Additional Business Resources & Opportunities | | |
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LAST CHANCE TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON TRAVEL NEEDS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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 help us in this important research by answering the questions on the short survey here.
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WTAMU, SBDC & WT ENTERPRISE CENTER RECRUIT:ABLE EVENT | August 18
Does your small business need to hire? For the first time ever, you have exclusive access to hire an intern from the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business - West Texas A&M University!
Let us know what skills you need, we'll match you with qualified students, and come to Recruit:Able THIS THURSDAY to interview students! We'll even throw in dinner from Sharky's Burritos!
These students have skills from web and app design, to social media and email marketing, to HR management so let them help GROW YOUR BUSINESS while they learn about small business!
Sign up at wtsbdc.com/recruitable
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MAIN POINT MONDAY FROM AMARILLO MATTERS | August 15
This week's newsletter contains information on:
- The Lead: Producer Owned Beef
- State News
- Local News
- Out & About
- and more
Click here to read the entire newsletter.
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | August 16
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Major New Beef Processing Plant in Amarillo
- Local Focus
- Local schools start this week:
- New life for old St. Anthony’s hospital
- Amarillo Veterans Affairs hits vaccination milestone
- Local Water Worries
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on Amarillo
- Hot Grill Summer
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS -- THE UPDATE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | August 15
Welcome to The Update, Texas Association of Business' weekly member-exclusive on what's happening in business, at the Capitol, and on The Hill. This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Inflation
- Events
- Immigration Webinar Series Starting August 24th
- Wed. Aug. 24 | 10 a.m. | Economic Impact of Immigration: Myth Busting
- Wed. Aug. 31 | 10 a.m. | Visas & Workforce Needs
- Wed. Sep. 14 | 10 a.m. | DACA: What’s Next?
- President's Post
- House Committee on Higher Education TRUE Program
- House Committee on Health Care Reform
- YTexas Summit September 30th
- 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.
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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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.
Watch the online calendar for more details and updates.
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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
Jared Miller, Amarillo City Representative
Joby Mills, Happy State Bank
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
Lindsay Reynolds, Elevate Amarillo President
Chris Rhynehart, Rhynehart Roofing
Brandy Sanchez, KAMR/KCIT/KCPN - TV
Doug Street, Affiliated Foods
Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing
Ronnie Walker, Xcel Energy
Sean Wright, GVH Distribution
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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Cast Your Company's Ballot for our New 2022-2023
Board of Director Members
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The Nominating Committee, appointed by the Chair Elect of the Board of Directors, has nominated the seven (7) people listed below to serve your Chamber for a three-year term beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2025.
The by-laws provide that additional nominations can be made by the membership by filing a petition with the Nominating Committee with the signatures of ten (10) members. If no other nominees are forthcoming, this ballot will serve as the official ballot and must be returned to the Chamber by the close of business on September 2, 2022.
- Brad Baldridge, Xcel Energy
- Sonja Clark, Bell
- Brent McClure, KFDA NewsChannel 10
- Joby Mills, Happy State Bank
- Lindsey Murphy, Education Credit Union
- Brady Ragland, Amarillo Tri-State Expo
- Ryan Zimmer, A-1 Rocket Industries
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