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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | |
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This week's email includes:
- A Video Invitation to Thursday's Business After Hours at FirstBank Southwest Tower
- Photos and Video Links from 5 Recent Ribbon Cuttings
- Information on our Red, White & BBQ Cook-Off Happening in 2 Weeks on October 3rd
- An Call for BBQ Volunteers
- A Welcome to 36 New Chamber Members Who Joined Recently or During Our Membership Extravaganza (More Coming Each Week)
- A Note to New Members to Update Your Membership Listing
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- Text Message Reminders about Networking Events
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Brickly Newsletter | September 17
- Visit Amarillo Newsletter | September 17
- Fall Job Fair from Workforce Solutions Panhandle | October 8
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- A List of Chamber Events Happening in 2024 & 2025
- A Tip About Email Scammers
- Authorized Third-Party Chamber Advertising Partners
- 2023-24 Board of Directors
- 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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Join us Thursday for Business After Hours
at FirstBank Southwest Tower from 5-8pm
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Mark your calendars for the second FREE After Hours of the month on September 19th at the FirstBank Southwest Downtown Tower.
Check out the video chat we had with Bowden Jones, FBSW, about the bank and what they have planned for Thursday. Hint, it may include Tacos! Watch or share it from YouTube or Facebook.
"Business After Hours" are FREE business networking events for current and future members of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce that include free food, drinks, networking and door prizes. Click here for more information and photos of past events, and look for this event on Facebook and invite your friends!
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Recent Ribbon Cutting Events | |
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Click here or the image above to view, print or download their Ribbon Cutting photo,
or click here to view or share their event video.
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Click here or the image above to view, print or download their Ribbon Cutting photo. | |
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Click here or the image above to view, print or download their Ribbon Cutting photo,
or click here to view or share their event video.
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Click here or the image above to view, print or download their Ribbon Cutting photo. | |
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Click here or the image above to view, print or download their Ribbon Cutting photo,
or click here to view or share their event video.
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Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off is Two Weeks Away on
Thursday, October 3rd -- Tickets On Sale Now at the Chamber
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Click here or on the image above for more information on this year's Chamber BBQ Cook-Off happening on Thursday, October 3rd at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. Make plans to join us for the biggest fundraising event we hold all year. This event is presented by Reed Beverage, Tyson Foods, United Supermarkets, and our almost 100 cooking teams. Everything is included in the ticket price...food, drinks, networking, and live music from the Velvet Funk Band.
Tickets are on sale now at the Chamber Office at 10th & Polk during normal business hours, at the Civic Center Box Office at 4th & Buchanan from noon-6pm daily, by phone at (806) 378-3096, or online at Panhandle Tickets for $30 in advance or they will be $40 at the gate. Note, online tickets will incur a small convenience handling fee.
Due to a software issue, tickets will NOT be sold through United Supermarkets, Market Street or Amigos this year.
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Watch and listen for our BBQ Commercial on your favorite local TV or Radio station, and give it a watch on YouTube. | |
Thanks to these Presenting Sponsors | |
BBQ Volunteer Opportunity | |
We are looking for a few more volunteers to help out with our cook-off on Thursday, October 3rd. Volunteers will primarily help out with taking tickets, applying wristbands, or checking IDs at the gate for a 90-minute shift, and then you can enjoy the event for free the remaining time. Spots are limited, but if you would like to be considered, click the blue button, read the rules, and submit your application with a choice of shift you could work. Denise will get back with you to confirm or offer alternatives if the shift you have chosen is full. | |
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Welcome to these New Recent Chamber 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 us a call at (806) 373-7800. | |
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Bomb City Armory
Ryan Mauk
1506 SE 10th Ave
Amarillo, Texas 79102
(806) 376-4394
Bomb City Armory on FB
Gun / Shooting Range
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Mixer Center
Raul Gomez
10801 Interstate 27
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 244-2824
https://www.mixercenter.com
Agricultural
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The Peddler Show
Rachel Stazzone
5508 W Hwy Ste 208
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 358-1000
https://peddlershow.com/
Tradeshow / Exposition
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Sponsored Content: Click here or the image above for more information on Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm's fall season, or click here to email a representative directly. | |
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Welcome More New Members from Our Recent
Membership Extravaganza Event
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We are so thankful for the 400+ members who either signed up and joined the Chamber or upgraded their membership level during our membership drive. We will be welcoming those new members who signed up in the next several issues of this newsletter, so if you signed up and don't see your business listed below, we will be getting to you soon. We are reaching out to this large group of members and verifying information so we can have your information be as accurate as possible. | |
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Amigos Compost
Benny Rocha
12880 S Coulter
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 336-2054
https://www.amigoscompost.com/
Fertilizers
Cornerstone Fine Homes
Chance Beasley
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 584-5202
https://www.cornerstonefinehomes.com/
Builders
Golden Light Beer & Wine Garden
Dean Crump
6014 S Western Ste 600
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 221-2337
Golden Light Beer Garden on FB
Restaurant
Grammer Land & Exploration
Jonathan Grammer
5310 Harvest Hill Rd Ste110
Dallas, TX 79159
(806) 881-5404
https://www.grammerland.com/
Project Management
Kevin Ward Agency
Kevin Ward
7420 Golden Pond Ste 400
Amarillo, TX 79120
(832) 605-4396
https://www.goosehead.com/agents/tx/amarillo/kevin-ward/
Insurance
La Bella Pizza (34th & Osage)
Brandon Long
2200 SE 34th Ste 100
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 331-2200
https://www.labellaonline.com/
Restaurant
La Bella Pizza (6th Street) Coming Soon
Brandon Long
2601 SW 6th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79106
https://www.labellaonline.com/
Restaurant
La Bella Pizza (Canyon)
Brandon Long
700 23rd St
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 655-7666
https://www.labellaonline.com/
Restaurant
La Bella Pizza (Hillside)
Brandon Long
7230 Hillside Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 352-1600
https://www.labellaonline.com/
Restaurant
Little Jimmy's Cabinets
Kim Mullane
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 676-1536
Home Remodel & Repair
Lokeys Body Shop LLC
Jason Mata
2800 Climer Circle
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 352-8399
https://www.lokeysbodyshop.com/
Automotive
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Panhandle Make-A-Wish
Leila Bergquist
3611 S Soncy Rd Ste 6B
Amarillo, TX 79119
(512) 413-4503
https://wish.org/ntx
Non Profit Organization
Sips and Giggles Mobile Bar
Brittani Sullivan
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 316-6227
https://www.sipsandgiggle.com/
Mobile Bar / Bartending Services
Special Olympics Texas - Panhandle Area
Jeanette Thorne
PO Box 19807
Amarillo, TX 79114
(806) 374-7171
https://www.sotx.org/area-home?area=2311839
Non Profit Organization
State Farm / Matt Silva
Matt Silva
801 N Main
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 364-7350
https://www.mattsilvaagent.com/
Insurance
State Farm / Merritt Vaughn
Merritt Vaughn
8001 SW 34TH Ave Ste A
Amarillo, TX 79121
(806) 355-7451
https://www.merrittvaughn.com/
Insurance
Surefire Electric
Kris Askins
Amarillo, TX 79105
(806) 341-9246
https://www.surefireelectricamarillo.com
Electrical Engineering and Construction
Texas Panhandle Youth Sports Foundation
Mike Ohm
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 367-8624
https://texaspanhandleyouthsports.org/home
Sports & Games
The Honorable Matt Martindale
Matt Martindale
Canyon, TX 79015
Public Official
The Loomis Agency/Luminousity Sound
Paul Loomis
17120 Dallas Pkwy # 100
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 331-7040
https://luminoussound.com/
Production Studio
The Lumberyard
Joe Marion
850 N 23rd St
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 804-3000
https://thelumberyardcanyon.com/
Restaurant
The Phone Medic
Gabe Morgan
2207 S Western St Ste 90
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 223-5048
https://www.phonemedicofamarillotx.com/
Cellular Equipment & Service
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The Warner Law Firm
Kim Warner
101 SE 11th Ave Ste 301
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 372-2595
https://www.thewarnerlawfirm.com
Attorneys
The Works Auto Reconditioning, LLC
Charley Smith
4245 S Georgia St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 352-0309
https://www.theworksautoreconditioning.com/
Automotive Service Center
Three Ale Custom Homes LLC
Danielle Skaggs
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 341-2767
https://danijean88.wixsite.com/threealecustomhomes
Builders
Tomahawk Custom Pools
Milton Giron
6021 Ward St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 236-1283
https://tomahawkcustompools.com/
Swimming Pool Construction
Top of Texas Orthopedics, PLLC
Samantha Adams
1600 S Coulter Bldg G Ste 501
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 418-2548
https://www.topoftexasortho.com
Orthopedic Surgery
Tortillas LA Ranchera
Enrique Porras
2730 S Grand St
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 318-3858
Tortillas LA Ranchera on FB
Ethnic Grocery Store
Town & Country Insurance Agency of Texas, LLC
Kendra Gilbreth
2700 S Western Ste 1000
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 731-0080
https://townandcountrytx.com/
Insurance
Tree Brothers Lawncare & Landscaping
Adam Reeves
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 672-4164
https://nextdoor.com/pages/treebrothers-lawncare-and-landscaping-amarillo-tx/
Tree Service
True Temp of Amarillo
Jeremy Parkhurst
508 S Jackson St
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 699-1795
https://www.truetempama.com/
Air Conditioning & Heating
TV Bug LLC
Dirk Johnston
Amarillo, TX 79119
(214) 693-3475
Automotive
Two 8 Construction
Travis Lawler
6300 I-40 W Ste 214
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 420-4585
https://www.two8construction.com
Construction/Contractor
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We are thankful for the many volunteers that helped with this event, but sometimes, due to the rush or messy handwriting, we might not have all the information accurate. If you are listed and we have something not quite correct, or you joined but have not been welcomed in this newsletter yet, feel free to email us your information now so that we can get those updated. Please include:
- Business Name
- Main Contact
- Physical Address of your Business
- Main Phone Number
- Website
- Category for your Business (Up to 3 categories)
- A 25-word Description of your Business
- Any Social Media Links for your Business
Email information to chamber@amarillo-chamber.org or give us a call at 806-373-7800 if you have questions.
We will officially welcome MORE of our new members in this newsletter and on social media very soon, so stay tuned.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Board Meeting: Chamber Board of Directors**
12:00 p.m.
Reed Beverage - 3701 SE 25th
Closed Meeting
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
Chamber Event: 28th Annual Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tri-State Fairgrounds - 3301 SE 10th
Community Networking Event & Festival
Enjoy all-you-can-eat barbecue and all the trimmings with ice-cold beverages and live music from The Velvet Funk Band for one all-inclusive ticket that's $30 if purchased before 3pm on 10/3 or $40 at the gate. Tickets available at the Chamber Office, the Civic Center Box Office, by Phone at (806) 378-3096 or online at PanhandleTickets.com.
More Information: (806) 373-7800
Find this event on Facebook
**Note, no ribbon cutting or ground breaking events will be held September 30 - October 4 and the Chamber office will be closed as our staff works off-site for this huge event.
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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.
**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.
* NOTE: We will help promote Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking events held outside of our normal business hours, however, Chamber Staff or RoundUp Club members will not be in attendance.
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Save the date for this year's Chamber BBQ Cook-Off happening at the Tri-State Fairgrounds on Thursday, October 3rd. More information is on our website.
Find this event on Facebook and help us spread the word.
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Do you love networking at our After Hours Events but sometimes forget they are happening? Opt in to our text message reminders by texting the word CHAMBEREVENTS (without a space) to 40691. We send reminders of the date, time and location 2-3 hours before the event starts. It's free, but standard text message rates apply if you don't have unlimited texting. We also send out registration reminders about bigger events coming up through this special keyword. It's a great way to stay in the loop.
Please note, if you would like to opt in for reminders about ribbon cutting events, text the word REDCOAT to the same number. Note, ribbon cuttings are open to the public, but in order to be considered to serve on our Roundup Club as a Redcoat Representative, you must apply online.
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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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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | September 17
- Smithee Enters House Speaker's Race
- Local Focus
- 50th Neonatal Reunion at Northwest
- Art in the Park on Saturday
- Amarillo LWV Launches New Podcast
- In the Current Brick & Elm
- Chip Chandler’s “Can’t Miss”
- Local Job Listings
- Eye on Amarillo
- Sister Act
- Local Obituaries (3rd Week of September)
- and More
Click here to read the entire update.
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THE AMARILLO WEEKLY EDIT | September 17
The Amarillo Weekly Edit is produced and distributed by the Amarillo Convention & Visitor Bureau (CVB) that maintains the VisitAmarillo.com website. This weekly newsletter includes upcoming events and things to see and do in Amarillo.
- Mark Your Calendars: PDC Chuckwagon Roundup
- Happening this Week
- On-Going Exhibits / Shows / Workshops
- Hoodoo Mural Festival is 9/28
- Get Your Amarillo Gear
- and More!
Click here to read the entire newsletter.
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Booth Information
Booth Price on or before
September 30, 2024 – $100
Booth Price on or after
October 1, 2024 – $125
Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
An 8’ skirted table and two chairs will be provided. You are encouraged to bring a company banner/display or any promotional items that will help showcase your company.
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WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS PANHANDLE FALL JOB FAIR | October 8
The Amarillo Job Fair continues its tradition of offering extensive recruitment opportunities to businesses in Amarillo and the surrounding areas. At the last event, over 100 businesses participated, providing job opportunities ranging from entry-level positions to professional careers. With an average attendance of 1,200 job seekers, employers can connect with numerous candidates in a single afternoon. This is an ideal opportunity for your business to fill vacant or new positions and showcase your company to the community.
Event Details:
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Date: Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
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Time: Booths open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Location: Amarillo Civic Center South Exhibit Hall
Click here to register or for more information.
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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.
Please do not use this form to request or schedule a ribbon cutting or ground breaking event.
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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Chamber Events Planned for 2024 & 2025
All events are tentative and subject to change.
Watch the online calendar for more details and updates.
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Events in Bold have a fee to participate. Other events list are the hosts for Business After Hours which are free to attend.
2024
9/19/24 - FirstBank Southwest
10/3/24 - 28th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
11/7/24 - Amarillo Sod Poodles
12/5/24 - Street Volkswagen
2025
1/9/25 - Bomb City Distillery
1/23/25 - Street Toyota
2/11-13/25 - Panhandle Days in Austin
2/20/25 - Amarillo Botanical Gardens
3/20/25 - Home2Suites by Hilton (Thirty-Nine 23 Management, LLC)
4/10/25 - Happy State Bank
4/24/25 - Casey Carpet One
5/8/25 - Hampton (Hosted by RAM Hotels)
5/15/25 - 32nd Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow
6/5/25 - Adobe Walls Stoneworks
7/10/25 - Cactus Cove Inn & Suites
7/17/25 - Chamber Open Golf Tournament (Tentative)
8/7/25 - Tri-State Exposition / Fairgrounds
9/4/25 - Casey Carpet One
9/18/25 - FirstBank Southwest
10/2/25 - 29th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
10/16/25 - Reed Beverage
11/6/25 - WTAMU Amarillo Center with co-hosts NWTHS & Brandability
12/4/25 - 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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Thank You 2023-24 Supporting Small Business Initiative Partners | |
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The Chamber is thrilled to recognize our sponsors that stepped up to be part of the Supporting Small Business Initiative for 2023-24. 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. DIAMOND PARTNERS: Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, Amarillo National Bank, Atmos Energy, FirstBank Southwest, Happy State Bank, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, CNS Pantex, Reed Beverage, and Xcel Energy. RUBY PARTNERS: Amarillo College, Bank of America, Casey Carpet One, Double U Marketing, Insurica, Prosperity Bank, Rabern Rentals, Southwest Airlines, Street Volkswagen, TEEMS Manufacturing, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. SAPPHIRE PARTNERS: Adobe Walls Stoneworks, Albers Aerospace, Andrews & Associates, AT&T, AW Broadband, BSA Health System, Carson Wealth Management, Edward Jones, Fuller & Sons Construction, KT Black, and WT Enterprise Center.
If you would like to know more about this program and the benefits of partnership, contact Jason Harrison at (806) 373-7800.
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A Reminder to Check the Address BEFORE You Click Links or Open Attachments | |
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WE HATE SPAMMERS! Here's a reminder to always check before you click on any attachments or links in emails that look like they are sent from the Amarillo Chamber. BEFORE you click on html links or attachments, hover over the name that sent the email so that you can see the actual address that sent the email. Just because the name says "Amarillo-chamber," the email address was not one of our staff members. And if the email shows our name but the email address is not one shown below, delete it and mark it as junk. Any other sender claiming to be the Chamber is fake or a scammer and you should never click links or provide personal information. Even if it looks like an invoice, those would only come from one of the email addresses below.
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Please add our emails to your address book and mark us as a safe sender. If you are unsure if an email you received that looks like it was from us is real or not, don't hesitate to give us a call at 806-373-7800. Be diligent and help us keep your information and computer networks safe.
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Authorized Chamber Advertising Partners | |
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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.
Thank you to the advertisers and video partners featured in the two programs offered below for the financial generated for the Amarillo Chamber.
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Cramer Marketing produces the Chamber's annual printed directory, relocation guide, membership certificate, and detailed city map. All current members get a free listing in the directory, but Cramer offers enhanced listings and full-color ads within these publications to give your business even more exposure. | |
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CGI Digital offers video content featured on the Chamber's website to our members. CGI created a series of videos for the Chamber to promote Amarillo as a great place to live, learn, work, and play to feature great parts of our community to visitors and those who may be considering relocating to the area. CGI representatives may reach out to you as a Chamber member to offer their products and services to you to be featured in our website's Community Video Tour player.
View our Community Video Tour here to watch the Chamber's videos and see list of current video partners.
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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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2023-24 Chamber Board of Directors | |
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Spanky Assiter
Chair
Assiter Auctioneers
Richard Constancio
Chair-Elect
Shiver-Megert & Associates
Julie Imke
Finance Chair
Harrington Academic Hall
WTAMU Amarillo Center
Dusty Doyle
Membership & Quality of Life Chair
Casey Carpet One
John Luciano
Past Chair
Street Volkswagen
Jason Harrison
President & CEO
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Wes Wright
Business Chair
Wright Law TX, PLLC
Ed Nichols
Governmental Affairs Council Chair
O'Brien-Marsh, LLC
Brice Sheets
Ag & Natural Resources Chair
Alpha Media
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DIRECTORS
Blaine Baker, Crown House Insurance
Patricia Bara, M&R Liquor
Brad Baldridge, Xcel Energy
Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC
Sonja Clark, Bell
Julie Doty, Nothing Bundt Cakes
Tony Ensor, Amarillo Sod Poodles
Andrew Freeman, City of Amarillo
Skylar Gallop, Elevate Amarillo President
Michael Gonzales, Atmos Energy
Andrew Hall, Amarillo EDC
Jody Holland, Jody Holland Training & Speaking
Matt Irwin, Insurica DFB
Karen Isern, Amarillo National Bank
Wade King, AgTexas Farm Credit
Kevin Kuehler, FirstBank Southwest
Jack Light, Cumulus Media
Brent McClure, KFDA NewsChannel 10
Joby Mills, Happy State Bank
Lindsey Murphy, Agent Construction Services
Brady Ragland, Tri-State Expo
Chris Rhynehart, Rhynehart Roofing
Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing
Trevor Williams, Reed Beverage
Sean Wright, GVH Distribution
Colby Yeary, Pantex
Ryan Zimmer, A-1 Rocket Industries
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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