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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022 |
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This week's email includes a reminder to check your membership listing for accuracy before we print our 2022 Membership Directory. We are networking at Business After Hours twice this month, so join us on Thursday the 13th at Contagion Athletics. Check out the video chat we had with Angela about this week's event and the extra amenities their facility offers. We also have two new members we are happy to welcome this week, and there are a number of ribbon cutting events coming up to celebrate in the next few weeks. There is also a reminder that our offices will be closed on Monday in observance of MLK Day. We are looking for input on important key issues that may affect your business as we prepare for DC Days in Washington in April. As an advocate for our members and our business community, we want your feedback. We will be hosting an SSBI panel in the near future to provide more information on DC Days and discuss those important issues. Save the date for our second After Hours this month on the 27th at Maza of Amarillo, and check out some of the additional resources that might be of interest to your business. Are you hiring? You can list jobs for free in our online Job Bank. Planning a big community event? Why not add it to our Community Online Calendar for free. You'll also see a full list of events we are already planning for 2022, so get information on all of this and more below.
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
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Check Your Membership Listing Today--Printed Directory Coming Soon! |
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We are making final corrections to our Chamber Membership Printed Directory that will come out in the near future. We do our very best to make sure your listing is accurate, but we encourage you to double-check your listing to make sure we have everything correct BEFORE we go to print. Please search for your business in our Online Directory and carefully check your business name, address, phone number, description, category, and any website or social media links are directed to the correct place. If you see anything we need to update, please email Christy Bigler at christy@amarillo-chamber.org or call her at (806) 342-2004. We need all updates no later than Tuesday, January 18th to make our printing deadline. Your online listing can be updated at any time, but the printed directory has a limited window of opportunity, so please check it today. You can search by your business name or from the dropdown list of categories here. |
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Join us for Another Free Business After Hours
Thursday, January 13th at Contagion Athletics
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Check out the video chat we had with Angela at Contagion Athletics to learn more about this great fitness facility that also has a cafe, auto detail shop, and more coming soon. We will be networking there this Thursday for our next Business After Hours, so make plans to join us for some food, drinks, door prizes, and meeting new people. After Hours events are completely free and open to our members and guests, so grab a friend or colleague and join us from 5-7pm on the 13th at 8210 W Amarillo Blvd.
Click Here or the graphic above for more information on Business After Hours free networking events on our website, or click here to view the event on Facebook and invite your friends and colleagues.
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*Please help us keep networking safe for everyone. If you feel unwell, have any cold, flu, or virus symptoms, or have had direct exposure to someone who does, please stay home. |
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Welcome to these New Members |
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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.
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Raise Your Hand Texas
Skylar Gallop
Amarillo, TX 79118
Raise Your Hand Texas works in the Panhandle to provide support to our public school system and to help cultivate pro-public education advocates that work together to support policy and legislation that help our schools continue to do the incredible work they do.
Relief Today
RayAnn Meadors
2822 Wolflin Avenue
Amarillo, TX 79109
Relief Today seeks to provide an avenue for a healthier lifestyle with less discomfort and relief from the devastating effects of chronic inflammation.
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Upcoming Chamber Events Within the Next Two Weeks |
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 13
5:00pm-7:00pm
8210 W Amarillo Blvd, Suite A
More Information: Ashley, (806) 342-2015
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 14
11:00am
316 SW 6th
More Information: Yolanda, (806) 626-9813
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MONDAY, JANUARY 17
Chamber Closed: MLK Day
The Chamber will be closed on Monday and will reopen at 8am on Tuesday.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19
5:00pm
7669 Hillside Rd, Ste. 600
More Information: Ashlee, (806) 433-2003
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 25
12:00pm
2467 W I-40
More Information: David, (806) 373-8812
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 27
2:00pm
2503 4th Ave. - Canyon
More Information: Stephanie, (806) 651-2244
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 27
5:00pm - 7:00pm
4401 S Georgia Street
More Information: Ashley, (806) 342-2015
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 28
12:00pm
3000 W Farmers Ave
More Information: Enrique & Rosabelle, (806) 381-6677
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* 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.
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Tell Us Your Issues
Planning Now for DC Days in Washington April 26-28, 2022
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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 this event on our webpage.
We will be hosting an SSBI Legislative Panel in the near future to discuss current and potential positions to take to DC with our members. Watch for more details on this event soon.
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Another After Hours on January 27th at Mazda of Amarillo |
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Get more information on this event on our website or find it on Facebook and invite your friends. |
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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 | January 10
This week's newsletter contains information on:
- The Lead: Addressing Childhood Literacy
- State News
- Local News
- Sports Wrap: West Plains Hires Sundown’s Cummings, Canyon’s Cornelius as First Head Coaches
- Out & About
- and more
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | January 11
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Our January/February Issue
- Local Focus
- Awaiting more monoclonal antibody treatments.
- Disaster declaration for Potter/Randall.
- Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum’s new STEAM Lab.
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on Amarillo
- Looking Back, Looking Forward
- and more
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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 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 coming soon and a complete 2022 list of events.
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1/13 - Business After Hours at Contagion Athletics
1/27 - Business After Hours at Mazda of Amarillo
TBD - SSBI Partner Panel – Legislator Updates for DC Days
2/24 - Business After Hours at The Barfield Hotel
3/10 - Spring Mega Market
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
11/3 - Business After Hours
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 373-7800. Watch for our 2022 event schedule coming soon!
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COVID 19 Vaccine Offered Through City of Amarillo |
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The City of Amarillo Public Health Department is currently administering COVID-19 vaccines. Be sure to check the clinic hours, vaccine availability, or the Mobile Clinic location ONLINE before going. |
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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 representative, Al Forys, and his team 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 Al Forys at the contact information below.
Senior Sales Executive
CGI Communications, Inc.
(585) 576-0947
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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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President & CEO
Executive Vice President
VP of Communication & Marketing
Membership Director
Business Development Director
Finance Director / Database Administrator
Director of First Impressions
Communication & Marketing Assistant
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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 |
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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
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
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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, Underwood Law Firm
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
Learn more about our Board of Directors
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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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