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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | |
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This week's email includes:
- A Contest for a Chance to Win Two Tickets to the Barbecue Cook-Off
- Barbecue Cook-Off Commercial, Tickets, Teams, Volunteers & More
- A Welcome to 3 New Members
- Photos and Video Links from 4 Recent Ribbon Cutting Events and a Member Testimonial
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Main Point Monday from Amarillo Matters | September 19
- Brickly eNewsletter | September 20
- Texas Association of Business Update | September 19
- 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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Show Us Your Barbecue Face on Facebook
For a Chance to Win a Pair of Tickets
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Let’s do something fun. Show us your barbecue face for a chance to win. 😆 The Barbecue Cook-Off is less than 3 weeks away on Thursday, October 6th at the Tri-State Fairgrounds, and we’re giving away a pair of event tickets to celebrate!
To Enter, click here find this post on Facebook and drop an old picture of you at a past Amarillo Barbecue Cook-Off in the comments. If you’ve never been, tag a friend in the comments of who you’d want to go with you. We’d love for you to share the post with your friends so they can join in the fun. (optional). We will announce a winner this Wednesday at 5pm.
*By commenting with a photo, you are giving the Amarillo Chamber permission to use your photo in future posts without any compensation. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Entrants completely release Facebook from any and all liability in connection with this promotion. You are providing your information solely to the Amarillo Chamber for the purposes of this competition.
Check out some of our entrants' barbecue faces below!
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Barbecue Cook-Off is Thursday, October 6th
at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. Tickets On Sale Now!
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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 85 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.
If your business would like more information about pricing and sponsorship opportunities for a cooking team, please contact Lindsey at 806-342-2006 for availability.
We are also looking for volunteers to help our staff during the event with manning entrance gates, affixing wristbands, checking IDs and directing guests. Click here or the button below to apply to be a volunteer. Volunteers will be required to work one 90-minute shift and will then be able to enjoy the cook-off for free. Get more information at the button below, or contact Denise with questions at 806-373-7800.
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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. | |
Welcome to these New Chamber Members | | |
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Chill Natural Bar
Zoey Shepherd
6200 Hillside Rd. Unit 100
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 443-5441
https://www.facebook.com/806chillnaturalbar
We serve Acai bowls, fresh juices, smoothies, salads and more!
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Verna Popp Insurance
Verna Popp
2711 Paramount
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 674-8941
https://www.facebook.com/vernagpopp
Senior Health Insurance. I make Medicare simple.
(This member is being re-shared from last week since we mistakenly listed the incorrect address.)
West Texas Medicare Group
Peggy Alexander
2711 Paramount
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 670-5655
West Texas Medicare Group we serve Amarillo and Texas with Medicare Insurance.
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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. | |
A Testimonial Note from a Member | |
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"I have long observed your work ethic in promoting your members businesses and the desire for us all to buy local, but when we experienced it first hand with staff and the Red Coat volunteers today, it became very real. I have never been more proud of our Chamber and all you do for all of us. What the staff and volunteers do is very important work.
From every part of our hearts, thank you for making today so professional, special, and meaningful. We are blown away by how quickly the pictures made it to the web and were available to be shared in our own social media accounts. We are still reliving the events of today and basking in the glow. Today was a giant leap forward for this new business because of your genuine care and concern for your members."
Ernie Boyd
Bell and Boyd Agency, LLC
Boyd Financial Services, Inc
The Boyd Agency, Inc
Six-Fifteen Properties, LLC
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Is your organization a new member of the Chamber? Is your business celebrating a milestone anniversary (10, 25, or 50 years) in business? Have you recently moved to a new location or undergone a major renovation? Will you be building a new location for your business? We can help you celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking event. Request your free Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking through the event request form online here. | |
Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Chamber Event: Head Cooks' Meeting
5:00pm
Chamber Front Steps at 10th & Polk
Please note, this meeting is not open to the public and is just for the head cooks registered for the barbecue cook-off.
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Chamber Event: Round-Up Club Luncheon**
11:45am
Cask N' Cork at 5461 McKenna Square Suite 101
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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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 | September 19
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The Lead: Investing in Infrastructure
- State News
- Local News
- Out & About
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | September 20
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Amarillo Multiplex Theater Closes
- Local Focus
- Art in the Park
- Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm
- Quinceañera Style Show
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on Amarillo
- Nonprofit Spotlight: The PARC
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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THE UPDATE FROM TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS | September 19
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The Gala | PAC | Mexico
- Events
- Thursday, October 6 | Best Companies Gala
- President's Post
- 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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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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