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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023 | |
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This week's email includes:
- A Video Invitation for this Week's Business After Hours at Casey Carpet One on Thursday
- Last Chance to Vote for our New 2023-2024 Board Members
- 2 New Members to Welcome
- A Photo and Video Link from Last Week's Ribbon Cutting
- A Round-Up Club Update
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- A Second After Hours Planned for September at FBSW
- A Reminder about the Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off Happening in 37 Days...Only Two Cook Team Spots Remain
- Text Message Reminders about Networking Events
- Advertising Opportunities in the Chamber's City Map Now Available through Cramer Marketing
- CGI Digital Offers Video Content to Chamber Members
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Brickly eNewsletter | September 5
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- A List of Chamber Events Happening in 2023 & 2024
- 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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Mark Your Calendar for our Next Business After Hours
at Casey Carpet One on September 7th
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Check out the video chat we had with Dusty Doyle, Owner of Casey Carpet One, about the plans for Thursday's Business After Hours from 5-7pm. Watch it on YouTube or Facebook.
"Business After Hours" are FREE business networking events for current and future members of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and include free food, drinks, door prizes, and lots of networking. Click here to learn more about After Hours FREE networking events, and click here to find this event on Facebook and invite your friends.
Stay tuned for more information on a second Business After Hours happening in September with FirstBank Southwest Downtown Tower on the 21st coming soon!
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Last Reminder to Vote Now on our New 2023-24 Board of Directors | |
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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, 2023 and ending September 30, 2026.
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 12, 2023.
To view our current list of board members, click here.
For questions, contact Lindsey Arbeiter at (806) 342-2006 or email Lindsey@amarillo-chamber.org.
Click the button below to vote on all or some of these nominees:
- Patricia Bara, M&R Liquor
- Julie Doty, Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Tony Ensor, Amarillo Sod Poodles Baseball
- Jack Light, Cumulus
- Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing
- Trevor Williams, Reed Beverage
- Colby Yeary, Pantex
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Welcome to these New 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 us a call at (806) 373-7800. | |
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A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections
Calvin Pinter
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 678-4515
www.abuyerschoice.com/Amarillo
Residential and commercial inspections.
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Elihoud Niyonkuru
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 674-3047
https://www.flashpointsecurityservices.com/
We have highly trained professional security officers ready to serve your needs. Hire licensed security officers from Flash Point Security and Protective Services. We offer top-notch security services in Amarillo, TX, and beyond. Call us! for a free quote. We provide exceptional security service in the area. We can give nonarmed and armed guards at your business.
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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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Last month's Round-Up Club luncheon was held at Crush downtown. Monthly luncheons let us catch up with each other and what's going on in their personal businesses and around town. We love this special club of volunteers that help us celebrate our members' ribbon cutting and ground breaking events. Stay tuned for just how many events this group helped celebrate this past year when we end our fiscal year on September 30th. Hint: It's a lot!
If you would like to learn more about the Round-Up Club, click here. Or if you are a new member to the Chamber, or have undergone a major renovation, have moved to a new location, or are celebrating a milestone anniversary for your business like 10, 25, or more, learn about requesting a ribbon cutting here.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Chamber Event: Head Cook's Meeting**
5:00pm
1000 S Polk (Chamber Front Steps)
One representative from each of our confirmed barbecue teams must be present at this meeting to get important updates for the event, sponsorship packets, and rules from the Health Department.
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Ribbon Cutting: Box Drop of Amarillo
1:00pm
4515 S Georgia
More Information: Chris, (806) 433-3545
Find this event on Facebook soon.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
Private Event: Team Night**
5:00pm
Tri-State Fairgrounds
This is a private event for our cook teams and their guests by invitation only. Wristbands are required for entry, and no tickets will be sold. No wristband, no entry, no exceptions. Be sure and purchase a ticket for the big event on Thursday at any Panhandle Tickets outlet for $30 in advance or they will be $40 at the gate the day of the event.
More Information: (806) 373-7800
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
Chamber Event: 27th Annual Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Tri-State Fairgrounds
Get All-Inclusive tickets at any Panhandle Tickets outlet including the Civic Center Box Office, by phone at (806) 378-3096, or any area United Supermarkets, Market Street, or Amigo's for $30 in advance. Tickets will be $40 at the gate. Tickets include admission to the event, all the food and drinks, networking, and live music from Velvet Funk.
More Information: (806) 373-7800
Find this event on Facebook
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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, Chamber Staff or RoundUp Club members will not 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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Second Chance to Network for FREE in September at Business After Hours at FirstBank Southwest Downtown on 9/21 | |
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Barbecue Cook-Off is Thursday, October 5th -- 1 Month Away
Only TWO Cook Team Spots Remain
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The Barbecue Cook-Off on Thursday, October 5th is well on it's way to being the biggest and best yet. Check out our website for a list of sponsors and teams signed up so far. If you have questions about this event, email Lindsey at lindsey@amarillo-chamber.org or call (806) 342-2006.
Watch our website for more information coming soon.
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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 be considered to serve on our Roundup Club as a Redcoat Representative, you must apply online.
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Cramer Marketing Producing the Chamber's
City Map -- Advertising Space Now Available
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We are once again excited to partner with Cramer Marketing on the companion piece to our printed membership directory and relocation guides...the official City Map. Cramer Marketing offers paid advertisements in this helpful resource on behalf of the Chamber for you to promote your business. City maps are mailed to those requesting relocation information from our office, but as a member, you will be able to pick up free copies to distribute to your customers, employees, or use for your own recruitment purposes in the near future. If you would like more information on promoting your business with an ad, contact Mitch Khoury at (806) 371-7310.
For more information on other advertising opportunities available through the Chamber or one of our approved partners, click here or contact Penni Bentley at (806) 342-2005.
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CGI Digital Offers Video Content to Chamber Members | |
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The Chamber is proud to continue our more than nine-year partnership with CGI Digital to offer video content to be featured on the Chamber's website to our members. CGI created a series of events for the Chamber to promote Amarillo as a great place to live, learn, work, and play to feature great parts of our community to visitors and those who may be considering relocating to the area. CGI representatives may reach out to you as a Chamber member to offer their products and services to you to be included in this program and to gain more exposure through our website. If you are considering video content for your business, we hope you schedule an appointment with a representative to learn more about the program and see if it is a good fit for your business.
For information on our partnership with CGI Communications for our Community Video Program, watch our 1-minute Press Release video from Chamber VP of Communications & Marketing, Penni Bentley. Learn more about our third-party advertising partners on our website.
View our Community Video Tour here to watch the Chamber's videos and see list of current video partners. We are thankful to these companies who have already partnered with CGI Digital and the Chamber:
- Accent Embroidery
- Amarillo Dental Associates
- Amarillo Snuff Co.
- Buxton Insurance
- Champion BBQ Supply
- Connie Taylor Group / Keller Williams
- Education Credit Union
- Experience Homes
- EXP Realty - Sabre Cofer
- Furman Land Surveyors, Inc.
- GDI - Geospatial Data, Inc.
- Gaut-Whittenburg-Emerson
- Gee Family Farms
- Grizzle Heating & Air
- Happy State Bank
- Highland Park ISD
- Price Roofing Co.
- Quality Assurance Rofing
- REV Realty Group of Fathom Realty - Frances Frost
- San Jacinto Christian Academy
- Triangle Realty
- West Texas A&M University
- West Texas Medicare Group
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Special thanks go out to local videographer, Lindsay Gomez with 41 Productions, for shooting most of the video content in the Chamber's Videos. We are also thrilled to have local chiropractor and voice-over actor, Dr. Jeff Williams of Creek Stone Integrated Medical narrating the Chamber's main videos in the program. You can check out more of his Voice-Over work here. | |
Sponsored Content. Click here or the ad above for more information.
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Additional Business Resources & Opportunities | | |
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | September 5
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Our September/October Issue is Here!
- Local Focus
- Barrio Cleanup Event
- Xcel Energy Smart Meters
- Multicultural Week at WTAMU
- Chip Chandler’s “Can’t Miss”
- Eye on Amarillo
- Music and the Midway
- 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 & 2024
All events are tentative and subject to change.
Watch the online calendar for more details and updates.
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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
11/16/23 - Business After Hours at TownePlace Suites (Hosted by RAM Hotels)
12/7/23 - Business After Hours at Street Volkswagen
1/11/24 - Bomb City Distillery
1/25/24 - Street Toyota
2/22/24 - Amarillo Botanical Gardens
3/21/24 - WTAMU Amarillo Center / NWTHS / Scarborough Specialties
4/11/24 - Happy State Bank
5/2/24 - Window on a Wider World
5/23/24 - 31st Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow
6/6/24 - Adobe Walls Stoneworks
7/11/24 - KT Black
7/18/24 - Tentative Chamber Open Golf Tournament
8/8/24 - Tri-State Exposition / Fairgrounds
9/5/24 - Casey Carpet One
9/19/24 - FirstBank Southwest
10/3/24 - 28th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
10/17/24 - Reed Beverage
11/7/24 - Amarillo Sod Poodles
12/5/24 - 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, Prosperity Bank, Southwest Airlines, Street Volkswagen, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and TEEMS Manufacturing. SAPPHIRE PARTNERS: Andrews & Associates, 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 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
West Texas A&M University
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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
Skylar Gallop, Elevate Amarillo President
Michael Gonzales, Atmos Energy
Andrew Hall, Amarillo EDC
Mark Hodges, Prosperity Bank
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
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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