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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | |
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This week's email includes:
- Photos from Last Week's Business After Hours at ADVO
- Barbecue Cook-Off Commercial, Tickets, Teams, Volunteers & More
- A Welcome to 5 New Members
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Main Point Monday from Amarillo Matters | September 12
- Brickly eNewsletter | September 13
- Texas Association of Business Update | September 12
- Workforce Solutions Panhandle Job Fair | October 4
- 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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Thanks to ADVO Hope to Opportunities Foundation for Hosting Last Week's Business After Hours | |
Click here or an image above to view more photos in our online Flickr photo album, and click here for information on upcoming Business After Hours events on our website. | |
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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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American State Bank
Steve Bowen
801 S. Taylor, Suite 205
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 608-8380
www.asbtx.com
American State Bank has believed in our community since 1911. Through good times and tough times, we’ve been here for you. Locally owned, independent and backed by a rock solid financial foundation, we deeply connect with the needs and goals of our community. Our customers are our family and our friends.
Impact Laser Therapy & Wellness
Jessica Barton
6304 Dreyfuss
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 646-6437
www.impactamarillo.com
Individuals who suffer from pain, inflammation, post-op and athletic recovery can benefit from the Class IV Laser Therapy. We bring a pain free, drug free, surgery free alternative to natural healing.
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Schlegel's
Ashlye Schlegel
7606 SW 45th Ave Suite 300
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 683-5886
https://www.facebook.com/schlegels.tx
Coming Soon! Men's and Women's Clothing.
The Local Wedge
Marissa Spalding
5461 McKenna Sq. Suite 102
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 676-4875
www.thelocalwedge.com
Custom Charcuterie Catering and Lunch Service.
Verna Popp Insurance
Verna Popp
5101 W Ranch View Rd
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 674-8941
https://www.facebook.com/vernagpopp
Senior Health Insurance. I make Medicare simple.
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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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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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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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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 12
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The Lead: Supporting our Parks
- 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 | September 13
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The State of the City
- Local Focus
- Holocaust Exhibit
- Ware Gift to Amarillo College
- Allegiant Airlines Departs
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on Amarillo
- Remembering Daniel Sahad of Nané
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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THE UPDATE FRO TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS | September 12
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Early Bird Registration for December 9th Policy Conference
- Events
- Wednesday, September 14th Webinar, DACA: What next?
- Thursday, October 6 | Best Companies Gala
- President's Post
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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WORKFORCE SOUTIONS FALL JOB FAIR | October 4
- Location: Amarillo Civic Center’s North Exhibit Hall, located at 401 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101.
- Date: Tuesday, October 4th, 2022
- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Booth Setup: Day of the event beginning at 8:30am
- Attendees: Over 700 job seekers attended the last in-person job fair
- Each employer typically sends 2 participants, but you are welcome to send more
- Register at https://wspanhandle.com/amarillo-job-fair-employer/
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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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