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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes:
- All you need to know about this week's Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off Happening Thursday. (We will resume our normal weekly eNewsletter next Tuesday
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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Barbecue Cook-Off Frequently Asked Questions
Video from the Chamber Staff
(Informative...and a Little Funny)
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Our staff put together a fun and informative video to answer the most commonly asked question about the Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off happening on Thursday. (Trust us, we get lots of calls.) So, to keep you informed and give you all the details from everything to ticket prices, location, pets, kids, what's included, why we moved it, why we do it, what to bring, what to wear, and more, check out this short video. Be sure and watch all the way to the end because you don't want to miss our blooper reel. You'll get to see the faces of our amazing team (and some special guests) giving you all the details of what to expect. Find it on our YouTube channel or on our Facebook page, and we love when you share it with your friends and followers to help us spread the word..
Keep in mind our office will be closing early today (Tuesday) so we can begin the set-up for our barbecue cook-off happening on Thursday, so we may not be able to get back to you right away if you call or email us. But if you have questions about the event, this video should cover just about everything you need to know or you can find more information on our website.
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Click here or on the map to view, print or download a PDF map of the cooking teams and where they will be at the event.
The map below is for reference of the fairgrounds and what gate to be used to enter the event.
Please note, cars must enter through the BLUE ARCH entrance just east of 10th & Marrs to park. The entrance for pedestrians into the event grounds will be under the giant flags near the southwest corner of the Amarillo National Center.
When leaving the event, cars will be directed to EXIT out to 3rd Street (north near Entrance Gate #4) to help the flow of traffic.
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Thank You to these Amazing Sponsors & Supporters | |
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Barbecue Cook-Off is this Thursday, October 6th
at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. Get Tickets Early & Save
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Watch for our Barbecue Cook-Off TV spot on your favorite local channels or listen for it on our awesome local radio stations to get all you need to know about this fun event coming up on Thursday, October 6th at the Tri-State Fairgrounds from 5-8pm.
This is the Chamber's largest non-dues revenue event and helps us raise funds to offset our normal operating costs so that we can keep membership dues affordable for all businesses. All-Inclusive tickets are just $30 each if purchased in advance at any Panhandle Tickets outlet including the Civic Center Box Office, by phone at 806-378-3096, online, or the Customer Service Desk of any area United Supermarkets, Market Street or Amigos. Tickets at the gate will be $40 each. Note, we do not sell tickets at the Chamber. Online tickets will incur a small convenience fee.
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More than 90 teams have signed up to participate and serve up mouthwatering ribs, brisket and other meats, along with all the trimmings, to our crowd and judges. There will also be lots of ice-cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options to wash it all down included in the ticket price. In addition to all the great networking, we will also have live music from Insufficient Funds. One ticket gets it all. Tickets are a great way to reward your employees, customers, or VIP clients, so grab some tickets and come join us for a night of fun. | |
Check out our website for more information and list of sponsors, and click here to find this event on Facebook to invite your friends and help us spread the word. | |
Get Opportunity to Win Tickets for a Chance at a Ranch® Kettle Charcoal Grill or Southwest Airlines Tickets | |
Thanks to a generous donation from Boyd's Equipment and Southwest Airlines, we have two awesome prizes that you have the opportunity to win. Tickets for a chance at one of two great prizes are just $5 each or you can get 5 chances for $20 (or the super special deal is 30 chances for $100). Get your chances at the Chamber offices during business hours, or find Ashley when we are setting up and working the barbecue cook-off and she will set you up. We will draw for both of these prizes during the awards portion of the Cook-Off after 7pm on Thursday, October 6th. Winner responsible for taxes, but need not be present to win. Note, these tickets do not include entry into the cook-off, and we do not sell tickets to the barbecue event at the Chamber, only these chances. | |
Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5
Chamber Closed: Cook-off Setup
The Chamber offices will be closed as we set-up at the Fairgrounds for the barbecue cook-off happening on Thursday. We will be open for a limited time on Friday, October 7th and resume normal business hours on Monday, October 10th. (Note, we are unable to accommodate ribbon cutting or ground breaking requests the week of October 3-7.)
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6
Chamber Event: 26th Annual Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Tri-State Fairgrounds (enter through the blue arch entrance near 10th & Marrs)
Eat, drink, and network with live music from Insufficient Funds. All-Inclusive Tickets are $30 in advance (until 3pm on 10/6) through any Panhandle Ticket outlet including the Civic Center Box Office, any area United Supermarket/Market Street/Amigos, by phone at 806-378-3096, or online at panhandletickets.com. (Note, we do NOT sell tickets at the Chamber.)
Tickets will be $40 at the gate.
More Information: Chamber, (806) 373-7800
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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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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 | October 3
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The Lead: Construction of AJ Swope Performance Plaza Officially Underway
- State News
- Local News
- What We're Listening To
- Out & About
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | October 4
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Mural Repairs at Blue Sky
- Local Focus
- Housing market returning to pre-pandemic levels:
- AJ Swope Performance Plaza taking shape:
- Free pet microchipping:
- FBSW recognized state-wide:
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on Amarillo
- Fall-Friendly Florals
- 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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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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2022-23 Board Members Announced Next Week | |
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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