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If you know an outstanding individual or business that you would like to nominate for a 2022 Top 20 Under 40 Award, Top Business Award or Top Emerging Business Award, click on the buttons below to fill out the form and submit the nomination to us by April 19, 2022. We will send nominees an official application to be completed and returned to us by Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Award winners will be selected by the Business Council of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and recognized in August 2022. The nomination criteria is explained on each of the three links and buttons below.

We had a powerful and productive Mega Market last Thursday with the help of our event sponsors, including the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, Four Points by Sheraton Amarillo Central, and Fairfield Inn by Marriott!

We also want to thank all of our table sponsors: 1-800-Plumber +Air and Electric, Affiliated Foods, Inc., AW Broadband, CareToday Urgent-Health, Embassy Suites Amarillo, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Visit Amarillo.

Thank you to our more than 70 participants for allowing us to put together an event for you to meet business contacts in a fast-paced way.

We loved meeting in the beautiful Four Points hotel. Their staff, food, and service was outstanding. And to everyone who donated awesome door prizes- thanks for adding to the fun! We look forward to hosting this event again in the Spring of 2023.

Click here or on an image above to view more photos in our online Flickr album.

If your business has important federal priorities, it's not too late to send us information on key issues that may be important to your business or the business community to take to DC on your behalf. Feel free to contact Chamber President, Jason Harrison, at 806-342-2018 to discuss your issues or email Jason your key points.

The Chamber will travel to DC the week of April 25th with representatives from these businesses to meet with key legislators and staff about these issues:

About DC Days: The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders will be the voice of our business community to government officials in Washington, D.C., on April 26-28, 2022, for DC Days. The purpose of DC Days in Washington is to meet with government officials to present federal legislative position reports on agriculture, education, energy, healthcare, and other industries, so they may make informed decisions that could ultimately have a positive impact on our business community. Government officials’ actions or inaction on key federal legislative issues can affect the economic strength of our business community. We greatly value your support as we begin to gather position reports from our membership. Please forward any positions that you are working on and any that you feel the chamber should take on your behalf to jason@amarillo-chamber.org.

Get more information on DC Days on our webpage.

Mackenzie Ray

7106 S Bell Street

Amarillo, TX 79109

(806) 352-1782

Centerline Engineering & Consulting, LLC was founded on December 23, 2014 and is currently a registered engineering firm in Texas, F-16173 and a registered surveying firm in Texas #10194378. Centerline draws on the wide experience of its team to deliver on our promise to provide quality designs that are both economically feasible and durable yet environmentally friendly. Our team has experience ranging from small commercial projects to large land development designs to large TXDOT project construction. With multiple backgrounds and experience in surveying, engineering design, and construction, Centerline is able to analyze each project through numerous lenses that help eliminate potential problems. We pride ourselves on never delivering anything less than perfection to our clients. We apply sound principles of design and constructability to deliver lasting projects. We look forward to working with you on your next project regardless of the size or scope.

David King

7120 I-40 West, Ste 105

Amarillo, TX 79106

(806) 367-8173

Providence Home Loans provides the best team to provide great rates, an easy process, and local people available for questions 7 days a week. Our goal is to make you purchase ready!!

Nick Zindel

3708 Olsen Blvd

Amarillo, TX 79109

(219) 682-8866

We are a Texas owned bathroom remodeling company who specializes in bathtub/shower replacement and tub to shower conversions.

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.

The first direct flight on Southwest Airlines between Amarillo and Austin departed last week out of Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport with 92 passengers on board.

“We are proud of the continued partnership with Southwest Airlines and excited for the nonstop flight from Amarillo to Austin,” said Jason Harrison, President, and CEO of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. “The new service will not only help our community get into south Texas for personal travel but will allow our businesses an easy and efficient way to get to our state’s capital for business development, growth, and lobbying efforts.”

Photo credits to the City of Amarillo (left to right): Amarillo Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Harrison; Director of Aviation at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport Michael Conner; Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson; Amarillo Convention and Visitor Bureau Executive Director Kashion Smith and Amarillo Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Kevin Carter.

Ribbon Cutting: Uptown Shoppe/Thrift City

12:00pm

812 SW 10th Ave

More Information: Debra, (806) 678-7460

Ribbon Cutting: AA&A Windshield & Glass

2:00pm

2920 S Western

More Information: Brock, (806) 353-9119

Chamber Event: Business After Hours at Et Cetera

5:00pm - 7:00pm

2479 I-40 West

More Information: Ashley, (806) 342-2015

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Ribbon Cutting: Pella Windows and Doors

12:00pm

201 Westgate Pkwy, Suite J-1

More Information: Megan, (806) 994-8548

Ribbon Cutting: IVRS Wellness Center

4:30pm

4514 Cornell Street, Suite B

More Information: Stephanie, (806) 231-9620

Ribbon Cutting: Cornholio

4:30pm

2819 SW 6th Ave

More Information: Jesse, (806) 290-3735

Ribbon Cutting: Lemonade Day Amarillo Kickoff

5:00pm

2300 N. Western (WT Enterprise Center)

Lemonade Day is Saturday, May 22nd

More Information: Kim, (806) 269-1559

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.

Click here for more information on our website.

Booths in the 2022 BusinessConnection Tradeshow are now open to all members, so if you have never participated in this event, don't wait to reserve your booth. Space is limited. Booths (10x10) start at just $300 each. Click here for more information on the show and to reserve your booth. If you have participated in the past and have not yet reserved your booth, click the link above or contact Mary Garcia at 806-342-2009.

BusinessConnection is the area's largest business-to-business tradeshow and it will be held on Thursday, May 19th at the Amarillo Civic Center. BusinessConnection will feature more than 350 businesses showing off their products and services under one roof.

This event will also once again feature the Tradeshow Food Court that lets attendees sample foods from a number of local eateries for one low price during the show. If you have a food, beverage or catering business and would like to promote your products at the Tradeshow Food Court, contact Lindsey Arbeiter at (806) 342-2006 for more information.

Affiliated Foods

Ben E. Keith

Chick-fil-A

Cocina on the Go

Hoffbrau Steak & Grill House

Joe Taco

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Rib Crib

Sonic

YOLOS

Click here or on the image above for more details on this and upcoming After Hours events and photos from past events. Click here to view the event on Facebook and invite your friends and colleagues.

Sponsored Content. Click here or the ad above for more information.

On February 5 and 19, Pantex conducted its 30th year of the Pantex Regional Science Bowl and the second year holding the competition completely virtually. It took 64 volunteers each weekend to staff this year’s events. A total of 16 middle school teams and 14 high school teams from across the Texas Panhandle competed for the chance to represent the region at the National Department of Energy Science Bowl in late April.

The DOE National Science Bowl was created in 1991 as a way to encourage students to excel in mathematics and science and pursue careers in these fields.

“Pantex has run the regional competition since the beginning, and we’ve had so much fun doing it,” said Darla Fish, Pantex Science Bowl regional coordinator. “It is so important to be out in our community and show the students the importance of STEM education.”

The students not only win bragging rights, but also money for their school’s science and mathematics programs. The teams that won the top honors this year were Hutchinson Middle School and Lubbock High School.

To date, more than 325,000 students have participated in the competition, and in its 30-year partnership with Pantex, many thousands of volunteers have stepped forward to ensure a successful competition. Volunteers are what make it possible to run this demanding competition.

“The Science Bowl was awesome this year. Our teams had a great experience thanks to Pantex and all your hard work. I really appreciate all of your help,” said Valencia Muniz, science teacher at Canyon Junior High. “The volunteers were amazing and really impressed my kiddos.”

“There have been plenty of changes over the years with Science Bowl, but one thing that never changes is the excitement and spirit of the students and volunteers who step up to the challenge,” Fish said.

For more about Pantex’s 30 years of involvement with the Science Bowl and the importance of our volunteers, see this video.

SSBI Partner Sponsored Content. Click here to email a Pantex representative directly

or click here to visit the Pantex website.

Join the SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) for a webinar on March 16, 2022 at 4pm to learn about critical resources and information including how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the American Rescue Plan, and Made in America create opportunities to help small businesses thrive.

Click here for more information and to register.

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March 29-30 | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

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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:

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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.

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 373-7800.

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.

Watch the online calendar for more details and updates coming soon and a complete 2022 list of events.

3/24 - Business After Hours at Et Cetera

4/7 - Business After Hours at Vexus Fiber

4/26 - DC Days in Washington

5/12 - Business After Hours at Reed Beverage

5/19 - 29th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow

6/9 - SSBI Partner Event

6/23 - Business After Hours

7/14 - Business After Hours at Amarillo National Bank - Skyline Room

7/21 - 23rd Annual Chamber Open Golf Tournament

8/4 - SSBI Partner Webinar

8/11 - Business After Hours at Hyatt Place

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

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.

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.

(585) 427-0020 Ext. 548 or (585) 301-5301

(800) 398-3029 Ext. 538 or (585) 305-4909

Corey Mulhern, Ken Wuest, and Maura Saraco

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.

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

Sabrina Meck-Perez, Elevate Amarillo President

Jared Miller, Amarillo City Representative

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

Chris Rhynehart, Rhynehart Roofing

Brandy Sanchez, KAMR/KCIT/KCPN - TV

Doug Street, Affiliated Foods

Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing 

Ronnie Walker, Xcel Energy

Mikel Williamson, Happy State Bank

Sean Wright, GVH Distribution

on our website. 

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