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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
| | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | | |
This week's email includes:
- Photos from Last Week's Business After Hours at FirstBank Southwest
- Info on the Chamber BBQ Cook-Off Happening Next Week on Thursday, October 2nd
- A Call for BBQ Volunteers
- A Behind the Scenes Video about our BBQ Awards Sponsored by Midwest Machine
- A Last Call to Join our Head Cooks with a BBQ Team
- 2 New Members to Welcome
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- An Invitation to our Next Business After Hours at Casey Carpet One on October 16th
- A Taking Flight Survey -- Private Air Charter Demand for Amarillo and the Panhandle Region
- Photos and Video Links from 1 Recent Ground Breaking Event
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Brickly Newsletter | September 23
- Visit Amarillo Newsletter | September 23
- 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
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Thank You FirstBank Southwest for Hosting
Last Week's Business After Hours
| | Click here or an image above to view, print or download more photos in our online Flickr album, or you can share them from our Facebook page. Save the date for our next event on Thursday, October 16th at Casey Carpet One. | | Chamber BBQ Cook-Off is Next Week on October 2nd | | |
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce is holding the 29th Annual Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off from 5pm-8pm on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. The parking lot south of the Amarillo National Center Arena at the Fairgrounds will showcase 100 cooking teams and sponsors serving up mouthwatering barbecue with all the trimmings and ice-cold beverages. The event will also feature live music from “Next to Kin” and awards for the top 3 places in corporate, amateur, and professional divisions cooking ribs, brisket, and other meat.
Tickets for this event are $35 in advance or will be $45 at the gate and include all you can eat, drink, and network with live music. Tickets are on sale now at the Tri-State Fairgrounds Office at 3301 SE 10th or online at TriStateFair.com. Note, we do NOT sell tickets at the Chamber or use any other ticketing outlet.
Special thanks to our presenting sponsors Reed Beverage, Tyson Foods, and United Supermarket/Market Street/Amigos, and nearly 100 other sponsoring teams.
Get more information on this event at https://www.amarillo-chamber.org/barbecue-cook-off.html or by calling the Chamber at (806) 373-7800 or searching Amarillo Chamber on social media.
| | We're Looking for a Few More BBQ Volunteers | | We are looking for a few more volunteers to fill our second and third shifts of the BBQ event on Thursday, October 2nd from either 530pm-645pm or 630pm-745pm to help at our entrance gates taking tickets and affixing wristbands or checking IDs. If selected to volunteer, you will be allowed to attend the event for free and enjoy food and drinks either before your 1 hour and 15 minute shift or after. Volunteers must be 21 years of age. Get more information about the expectations of volunteers and submit your online application. Space is limited, so once we receive your application, Denise will follow-up with you with further instructions. This is a great way to help out the Chamber, promote your business by wearing your logo'd shirt while working, and have a great evening of fun, food, and community service. Got questions about volunteering? Contact Denise at (806) 373-7800 or (806) 223-9733 or email denise@amarillo-chamber.org. | | Top Teams Could Win Custom BBQ Awards from Midwest Machine | | |
Our friends at Midwest Machine are sponsoring the awards for the Chamber BBQ Cook-Off this year, so we took a little tour for a behind the scenes look at this local company and how these one-of-a-kind awards are made. Here's a hint...a water jet and 45,000 psi. Watch or share the video from YouTube or Facebook.
Our cook teams will be competing for bragging rights and one of these cool metal signs as we award the top three places in ribs, brisket, and other meat categories in the corporate, amateur, and professional divisions. We will even recognize the top three in showmanship for those who go all out on decorating or having a theme in their cook space.
Make plans to join us at the Fairgrounds on Thursday, October 2nd from 5-8pm. Get tickets in advance for just $35 each or they will be $45 at the gate. Come see who takes home a win!
| | Last Call for BBQ Teams--Join this Great Group of Head Cooks | | The BBQ team Head Cooks met at the Chamber last week to get important updates about the event from the Chamber, the City's Health Department, and the Fire Marshall. We are so thankful to each of these teams and their staff and volunteers that help them serve our crowd of thousands at this event. They take their commitment to safely preparing and serving tons of amazing food so seriously and they put in many long hours to ensure our event is a success. So when you are devouring their food and drinks, be sure to thank them for their hard work! We could not do this without each and every one of them! | | We have limited space available for 1 Silver Sponsor and 2 Bronze Sponsors. Click the button for more information and to sign up. | | | Welcome 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 of different membership levels, click here, or give us a call at (806) 373-7800. | | |
DeVCon Distribution LLC
Liz DeVries
15341 FM 2590
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 810-0271
https://devcondistribution.com/
Building Materials
Ecalos Music Initiative
Jesus Anaya
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 317-7118
Find Ecalos Music on Facebook
Non Profit Organization
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | | |
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Board Meeting: Chamber Board of Directors**
12:00 p.m.
Reed Beverage
Closed meeting for Council Members only.
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2
Chamber Event: 29th Annual Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tri-State Fairgrounds - 3301 SE 10th
Join us for an evening of food, drinks, fun, live music, and lots of networking. All-Inclusive Tickets are $35/person in advance or will be $45 the day of the event and at the gate. Advanced Tickets are sold ONLY through the Tri-State Fairgrounds office or their website. Tickets are NOT sold at the Chamber or any other ticketing outlet as in the past.
More information: (806) 373-7800
Find this event on Facebook
NOTE: The Chamber staff will be working off-site most of the week for this event. Office hours will be limited and we will not schedule any ribbon cuttings or other events the week of 9/29 - 10/3.
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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 how to donate to the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial or click here to email a Double U Marketing representative directly. | | |
Next Business After Hours is Thursday, October 16th
at Casey Carpet One
| | "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! | | Sponsored Content: Click here or the image above for more information on Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm that opens on September 27th or click here to email a representative directly. | | Taking Flight -- Private Air Charter Demand Survey for Amarillo and the Panhandle Region | | As part of our continuing efforts at Taking Flight to continue to explore ways of adding beneficial and convenient air travel options at the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, we’re gathering insights from individuals and organizations in the Panhandle region to better understand interest, trends, and needs related to private air charter services. This short survey takes 3–5 minutes. All responses are confidential and used only for market research. | | | Recent Ribbon Cutting and Ground Breaking Events | |
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 | September 23
- Hoodoo is This Weekend
- Local Focus
- Amarillo's National Math Star
- New San Jacinto Infrastructure
- Hypergrid Protest
- Toot'n Totum Spirit Pump Program
- Chip Chandler’s “Can’t Miss”
- Local Job Listings
- Eye on Amarillo
- ICYMI: Features from Brick & Elm
- Local Obituaries (3rd Week of September)
- and More
Click here to read the entire update.
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THE AMARILLO WEEKLY EDIT | September 23
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.
- Hoodoo Mural Festival at Arts in the Sunset on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 3 PM - 11 PM
- Events this Week
- Exhibits | On-going Events | Workshops
- Leonardo's Lab
- 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
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
11/20 - Coffee with the Chamber for Global Entrepreneurship Week at the WT Enterprise Center
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, Southwest Airlines, Street Volkswagen, and TEEMS Manufacturing. SAPPHIRE PARTNERS: Adobe Walls Stoneworks, Albers Aerospace, Andrews & Associates,Bank of America, BSA Health System, Fuller & Sons Construction, KT Black, and Off the Court Property Maintenance.
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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