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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | |
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This week's email includes:
- A Video Invitation to Thursday's Business After Hours at Hodgetown
- 3 New Members to Welcome
- Highlights from Last Week's Chamber Board Meeting
- A Reminder to Check Your Directory Listing Before We Print the 2025 Directory
- Photos and/or Videos from 2 Recent Ribbon Cuttings
- Photos from Last Week's Round-Up Club Luncheon
- Plans for Panhandle Days in Austin February -- Email Us Your Priorities
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- A Cool Highlight Video from the Barbecue Cook-Off Thanks to Andrews & Associates
- A Reminder of our Revised Chamber Hours -- Office Closes for Lunch
- Text Message Reminders about Networking Events
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Brickly Newsletter | November 5
- Visit Amarillo Newsletter | November 5
- Hiring Red, White & You Job Fair | November 7
- 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
- 2024-25 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 Hodgetown from 5-7pm
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Click here or the image above for more information on upcoming Business After Hours events, and find the event on Facebook and invite your colleagues.
Check out the video chat we had with Jeff Turner, Assistant General Manager for the Sod Poodles as we chat about baseball, and the plans for Thursday's Business After Hours at Hodgetown on the second floor in the Fairly Club Level. Watch or share it on YouTube or Facebook.
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Welcome to these New Members | |
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. | |
Buc-ee's
Kim Knapp
9900 E Interstate 40 Hwy
Amarillo, TX 79118
https://buc-ees.com/
Convenience Store
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Martin Tipton Pharmacy (Hillside/Bell)
Mark Vogler
5901 S Bell St Unit 30,31
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 310-6255
http://martin-tiptonrx.com
Pharmacy
Richard Artisan Jewelers
PJ Richard
6017 Hillside Rd. Ste. 400
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 334-3013
https://richardartisanjewelers.com/
Jewelry
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First Chamber Board Meeting of the New Year | |
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The 2024-25 Chamber Board of Directors held their first meeting of the year at the Chamber last week. The meeting ushered in a new Board Chair, Richard Constancio of Shiver-Megert & Associates. You can see the complete list of our Board on our website or at the bottom of this newsletter.
We are thankful for the leadership this awesome group of volunteers provides to the Chamber and our nearly 2000 members.
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A Reminder to Check Your Listing Before We Print
the 2025 Membership Directory
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Now is a great time to look up your business listing in our ONLINE DIRECTORY and check it for accuracy. We will export our database the first week in December to begin the process of publishing our annual Printed Directory that will be available in Spring 2025, so we want to have your listing as accurate as possible.
If you are new to the Chamber, one of your benefits includes a free listing in this annual publication that is distributed to all of our 2000+ members and all new members next year. This is a great resource with all current Chamber members listed in alphabetical order, as well as listings by business category. Watch your mail for a letter from us with more information on enhancing your listing in this directory with optional advertisements through the publisher, Cramer Marketing.
We will soon be sending you a link to verify your Chamber listing before our deadline, but don't wait. You can look up your business now and email us if we have anything not quite right, or give us a call if you have questions or changes at (806) 373-7800.
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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. | |
Round-Up Club Monthly Luncheon Last Week | |
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The Round-Up Club, or the "Red Coat Ambassadors" for the Chamber held their monthly luncheon meeting at Beef O'Bradys last week. Because the meeting fell on Halloween, the Beef's crew was decked out in festive costumes.
This group of volunteers stays pretty busy welcoming and celebrating with Chamber members. In the 2023-24 fiscal year, this group helped us cut ribbons for 77 members and break ground for 9 members. We are so thankful for the time they take away from their own businesses to make our members feel special.
For more information on the Round-Up Club, click here or contact Sydney Frye at (806) 342-2019.
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Plans Underway for Panhandle Days in Austin
February 11-13, 2025
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February 11-13, 2025
Austin, Texas
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One of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce’s most important roles is to continuously examine legislation that impacts business owners and residents in the Panhandle. Therefore, every two years the Chamber travels to our State Capitol with business and community leaders to meet with our state legislators to discuss important legislative issues that affect the 26 counties located in the Texas Panhandle.
The purpose of Panhandle Days is to deliver a unified message to our state legislators on important legislative issues, such as agriculture, the arts, education, energy, healthcare, tourism, transportation, and workforce development. The Chamber is currently accepting recommendations for legislation that you believe should be presented to our state legislators at Panhandle Days. The deadline to submit a recommendation to the Chamber is December 31.
We encourage you to save February 11-13, 2025, to join forces with business and community leaders by traveling to our State Capitol in Austin for Panhandle Days. Event participants and state legislators will attend a reception on February 11, will meet for a breakfast on February 12, and then spend the remainder of the day on the Capitol grounds visiting state legislators. The registration fee to attend the reception, breakfast and meet with our state legislators is $150 / person. (The registration fee does NOT include your hotel or transportation expenses. Those are on your own.)
Below is a link with more details on the event as well as a button for sponsorship information and to get registered for the event or book your hotel room.
https://www.amarillo-chamber.org/panhandle-days.html
Thank you again for supporting Amarillo and the Panhandle of Texas! If you have questions about the event or want to submit recommendations for legislation or priorities that affect your business, contact Jason Harrison or call the (806) 342-2018.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Election Day: Go Vote
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Randall County Voting Info - Click here
Potter County Voting Info - Click here
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Chamber Closed: Veterans' Day
The Chamber will be closed in observance of Veterans' Day. Thank you to all who have served. We will reopen at 8am on Tuesday.
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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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SSBI Partner Content: Click here or the image above for more information on Pantex,
or click here to email a representative directly.
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Highlights from the Chamber BBQ Cook-Off | |
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Check out this awesome 1-minute highlight video from our Barbecue Cook-Off last month that our friends at Andrews & Associates put together for us. You can watch or share it from YouTube or Facebook.
Mark your calendar for October 2, 2025, (the first Thursday in October) and we will do it all over again. More information on the BBQ is available on our website.
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Chamber Building Closes for Lunch Daily from 12pm - 1pm | |
Please make note of our new hours for the Chamber of Commerce. Our Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and most Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Chamber building will be closed for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m. daily with the exception of days we have a Chamber Council or Chamber Board meeting scheduled in the building. Should you have business with Center City of Amarillo during those times, call (806) 372-6744, or if you need the Amarillo Convention & Visitor Bureau / Visit Amarillo, call (806) 374-1497.
If you need to do business with the Chamber or get a certificate of origin, please call (806) 373-7800, and if we miss your call, please leave us a voicemail and someone will be back to you soon.
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Sponsored Content. Click here or the ad above for more information.
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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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Additional Business Resources & Opportunities | | |
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | November 5
- New: Our November/December Issue!
- Local Focus
- Today is Election Day
- Peace Rally Tonight
- Palo Duro Player Injured
- Free Dental Clinic
- In the Current Brick & Elm
- Chip Chandler’s “Can’t Miss”
- Local Job Listings
- Eye on Amarillo
- Nominate Someone for the Brickly Awards
- Local Obituaries (Last Week of October)
- and More
Click here to read the entire update.
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THE AMARILLO WEEKLY EDIT | November 5
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.
- Amarillo Boot Cup Giveaway
- Happening this Week
- On-Going Exhibits / Shows / Workshops
- Giveaway
- Winter Sports
- Get Your Amarillo Gear
- and More!
Click here to read the entire newsletter.
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WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS PANHANDLE -- RED, WHITE & YOU JOB FAIR | November 7
Workforce Solutions Panhandle Hosts 13th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair for Veterans and Job Seekers
Join us for the 13th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair, a free event connecting veterans and job seekers with employers looking for skilled talent. This is a great opportunity for your company to meet a diverse pool of qualified candidates, including veterans who bring leadership, dedication, and unique skills to the workforce.
Veterans have priority from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by general public access from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Don’t miss this chance to support our veterans and strengthen your team. Register today!
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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
11/7/24 - Amarillo Sod Poodles at Hodgetown
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 - Amarillo National Bank
7/24/25 - Chamber Open Golf Tournament
8/7/25 - Tri-State Exposition / Fairgrounds
9/4/25 - Reed Beverage
9/18/25 - FirstBank Southwest
10/2/25 - 29th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
10/16/25 - Cactus Cove Inn & Suites
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 2024-25 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 2024-25. 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: City of Amarillo, 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, 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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2024-25 Chamber Board of Directors | |
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Richard Constancio
Chair
Shiver-Megert & Associates
Julie Imke
Chair-Elect
Harrington Academic Hall
WTAMU Amarillo Center
Michael Gonzales
Finance Chair
Atmos Energy
Spanky Assiter
Past Chair
Assiter Auctioneers
Dusty Doyle
Membership & Quality of Life Chair
Casey Carpet One
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
Heath Acker, Amarillo National Bank
Brad Baldridge, Xcel Energy
Patricia Bara, M&R Liqour
Kevin Carter, AmarilloEDC
Travis Chaney, United Supermarkets
Sonja Clark, Bell
Julie Doty, Nothing Bundt Cakes
Tony Ensor, Amarillo Sod Poodles
Jake Foust, Whitney Russell
Joey Graham, Graham Brothers Jewelers
Andrew Hall, AmarilloEDC
Jack Light, Cumulus Media
Matt Mathias, Firstbank Southwest
Brent McClure, KFDA NewsChannel 10
David Meraz, Street Volkswagen
Joby Mills, Happy State Bank
Lindsey Murphy, Education Credit Union
Mike Ohm, Lemert, Holder, Ohm
Grayson Path, Amarillo City Representative
Brady Ragland, Tri-State Fair & Rodeo
Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing
John David Terry, Elevate Amarillo Representative
Debbie Walker, Moreland Real Estate Group
Tawanna Walker, Toot'n Totum
Trevor Williams, Reed Beverage
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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