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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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Tuesday, November 22, 2022 | |
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This week's email includes:
- A Message of Thanks from Your Chamber Team
- A Reminder to Donate to Your Favorite Non-Profit Organization on this Giving Tuesday
- Information on Shop Small Saturday on November 26
- Information and an Invitation to the Ag Appreciation Luncheon on November 30
- An Invitation to our Next Business After Hours at Street Volkswagen on December 1
- A Reminder to Update Your Chamber Listing
- A Welcome to 2 New Chamber Members
- Information about Panhandle Days in Austin in February 2023
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Main Point Monday from Amarillo Matters | November 21
- Texas Association of Business Weekly Update | November 21
- Brickly eNewsletter | November 22
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- An Updated List of Chamber Events Coming in 2023
- Information about Promoting Your Business in Our 2023 Printed Directory, Map, or Relocation Guide
- 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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On behalf of our entire team, we wish you a safe and happy holiday. We are so thankful for the support of our members, Board of Directors, volunteers, and the entire community.
Our offices will close at noon on Wednesday, November 23rd and reopen at 8am on Monday, November 28th.
Pictured LtoR: Lindsey Arbeiter, Mary Garcia, Ashley Gutierrez, Christy Bigler, Jason Harrison, Sydney Frye, Denise Rayford, and Penni Bentley. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions you have or ways we can serve you better. You can find our contact information on our website.
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It's Giving Tuesday--Support Your Favorite Local Non-Profit | |
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The Panhandle Gives is 9 days of enhanced charitable giving to support diverse nonprofits in the Texas Panhandle. The Amarillo Area Foundation brings together a network of leaders, partners, organizations, and generous individuals on behalf of our communities to help improve quality of life for Texas Panhandle residents.
Generosity gives everyone the power to make a positive change in the lives of others and is a fundamental value anyone can act on. To bolster support of participating organizations, AAF established the “Amplification Fund” made up of money given from foundations, corporate sponsors, and individual donors. One hundred percent of all donations raised by the organizations are kept by that organization. In addition, each participating organization that raised at least $250 during the campaign, receives a percentage match based on the total amount of the Amplification Fund. This means if you give during The Panhandle Gives, your favorite organizations receive MORE than what you gave.
Once again this year, Amarillo Area Foundation is covering all fees when giving online. That means, you will not have to pay a credit card or platform fee, and 100% of all donations will go to your favorite nonprofits!
We are asking you to give where you live! #thepanhandlegives. For a complete list of participating organizations in the 2022 Panhandle Gives campaign, click here.
Many of these participants are members of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. View our Non-Profit Members here.
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Don't Forget to Shop Small this Holiday Season! | |
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Saturday, November 26, 2022 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. This year, we know that small businesses need our support now more than ever as they navigate, retool and pivot from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Please join SBA and organizations across the country in supporting your local small businesses by shopping at a small business.
Founded by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by SBA since 2011, Small Business Saturday has become an important part of small businesses’ busiest shopping season. Historically, reported projected spending among U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday reached an estimated $23.3 billion according to the 2021 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey commissioned by American Express. Find participating local businesses in your area here.
The highly successful team of SBA, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), and American Express will be kicking off the 2022 holiday season by encouraging consumers to support our nation’s nearly 32 million independent businesses this Small Business Saturday and all holiday season long.
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Chamber Ag Council to Jointly Sponsor the Ag Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, November 30th | |
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The Texas Wheat Symposium will be held Wednesday, November 30, in conjunction with the Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show in the Grand Plaza Room at the Amarillo Civic Center. The free event will begin at 10:30 a.m.
The symposium, which is hosted by the Texas Wheat Producers Association, will conclude with the Amarillo Ag Appreciation Luncheon, presented by the association and the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Ag Council.
“We invite everyone at the Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show to join us for an excellent program that will provide producers with information on commodity markets, agricultural policy and farm programs,” said TWPA President Jody Bellah.
The morning agenda will feature:
- Natural Resources Conservation Service Update
- Farm Service Agency Update
- Market Outlook from Dr. Mark Welch, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Economist
- Farm Policy Outlook from the Texas A&M Agricultural and Food Policy Center
- State Representative Four Price will provide a special welcome before the keynote address.
Evan Smith will give the keynote address during the Amarillo Ag Appreciation Luncheon, which begins at noon. Smith is the CEO and co-founder of The Texas Tribune, a digital news organization covering Texas politics and public policy. Since its launch in 2009, the Tribune has won international acclaim and numerous honors. Smith also hosts “Overheard with Evan Smith,” a weekly half-hour interview program that airs on PBS stations around the country. Previously, he spent nearly 18 years at Texas Monthly, including eight years as the magazine’s editor and a year as its president and editor in chief.
“The symposium will offer timely insight on the upcoming Texas legislative session,” said Bellah. “Those directly and indirectly involved in agriculture will benefit from attending.”
The entire event is made free of charge for attendees thanks to the generous support of sponsors, including Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, AgTexas, Atmos Energy, Attebury Grain, BNSF, Broken Arrow Crop Insurance, Capital Farm Credit, FirstCapital Bank of Texas, High Plains Water District, Plains Land Bank, State Representative Four Price, Texans for Ronny Jackson, Texas A&M AgriLife, Texas Cattle Feeders Association, West Texas A&M University and Xcel Energy.
Here is the full program:
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- 10:30 a.m. – Welcome and introductions (Chris Albracht, emcee)
- Farm Service Agency Updates (Kelly Adkins, State FSA Director)
- Natural Resources Conservation Service Updates (Kristy Oates, State Conservationist)
- 10:45 a.m. – Market Outlook (Dr. Mark Welch, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service)
- 11:15 a.m. – Farm Policy Outlook (Dr. Joe Outlaw, Texas A&M Ag and Food Policy Center)
- 11:45 a.m. – Serving Lines Open
- 12:00 p.m. – Amarillo Ag Appreciation Luncheon Convenes
- Invocation and Pledge
- Farmer of the Year Award
- Special Welcome (State Representative Four Price)
- 12:15 p.m. – Keynote Address (Evan Smith, CEO of the Texas Tribune)
- 1:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks
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Save the Date for our Next Free Business After Hours at Street Volkswagen | Thursday, December 1st | 5-7pm | |
Click here or the image above for more information on After Hours events, and click here to find this event on Facebook to invite your friends and colleagues. | |
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It's Time to Update Your Chamber Listing
Help Us Make Sure Our Directory is Accurate
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Check your inbox for an email from Christy Bigler, our Database Administrator, asking the main contact person on your record to verify your membership information to check it for accuracy. We will be exporting our database of members the first week of December as we prepare to print our 2023 Membership Directory in the spring and we want to be sure your business name, address, phone number, website, and category are correct for this annual printing. If you need help updating your listing, email Christy or call her at 806-342-2004. Remember, the main contact on the record is the person who will get the email, but if you have had staff changes or the main person doesn't find the email, let Christy know ASAP. Your updates need to be submitted or let us know there are no changes by December 1st. You can always check your listing by going to the Directory on our website and looking up your business.
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Welcome to these New Chamber 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 our Membership Director Ashley a call at (806) 373-7800. | |
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Hawaii - Mainland Administrators
Jeremy Ramsland
1600 W Broadway Rd Ste 300
Tempe, AZ 85282
(806) 676-3531
www.hmatpa.com
HMA provides integrated services for self or level funded employers. The Polaris Health Plans have been crafted to met the needs of the Amarillo community.
Your HR Concierge
Sarah Burch SHRM-SCP
5410 S Bell St #215 C
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 414-0353
www.hrconcierge.org
Providing consulting and outsourcing of HR, Benefits, Payroll, and related tech; we take care of your people so you can focus on your business.
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Support Your Community at Panhandle Days
February 20-22, 2023
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One of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce’s 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 the agriculture, 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 legislator at Panhandle Days. The deadline to submit a recommendation to the Chamber is December 2. For more information, contact Jason Harrison at (806) 342-2018 or Jason@amarillo-chamber.org.
We encourage you to save February 20-22, 2023, to join forces with business and community leaders by traveling to our State Capitol in Austin for Panhandle Days. The Chamber will accept registration for the event soon. Event participants and state legislators will attend a reception on February 20 and meet for a breakfast on February 21 before spending most of the day on the Capitol grounds visiting state legislators. There will be a registration fee to attend the reception, breakfast and meet with our state legislators. (The registration fee will NOT include your hotel or transportation expenses. Those are on your own.) If you have any questions call Jason at (806) 342-2018.
Stay tuned to our website for more details and registration link coming soon.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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THURSDAY / FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24-25
Holiday: Thanksgiving
The Chamber will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving and will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 28th. Have a safe and happy holiday.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
Ribbon Cutting: Northwest Physicians Group
3:00pm
5601 I-40, Suite 100
More Information: Makayla, (806) 354-1117
Find this event on Facebook soon.
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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 | November 21
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The Lead: A Time to Give
- State News
- Local News
- Out & About
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS WEEKLY UPDATE | November 21
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The TAB Agenda
- Policy Conference - December 9th
- President's Post
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | November 22
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The Panhandle Gives is Underway
- Local Focus
- Tascosa Belles to Dance in Macy’s Parade
- Medi-Park Lake to be Stocked with Trout
- Recipes for Thursday
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on Amarillo
- A Holiday Message from Jason & Michele
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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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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New Members Wanted by December 2nd
2023 Printed Directory Deadline for Inclusion Fast Approaching
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Got questions about membership? Contact Ashley at (806) 342-2015. | |
We gladly sign-up members of the Chamber all year long, but we want to let you know of an upcoming important deadline. Members of the Chamber always get a free listing in our Online Directory as soon as they join and for as long as they are current members. Members also get a free listing in our Printed Directory that we produce annually each spring. The deadline to make sure your business (or new members) is included in the Printed Directory is December 2nd, so make sure if you have an outstanding invoice for membership dues you take care of that balance soon to ensure your listing is included. If you know of a business who is not yet a member of the Chamber, please encourage them to sign up by this deadline and not miss out on being included in this important resource tool. You can take a look at a PDF of our 2022 Printed Directory here. | |
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Thank You SSBI Partners
More Partner Updates Coming Soon!
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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 & 2023
All events are tentative and subject to change.
Watch the online calendar for more details and updates.
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12/1/22 Business After Hours at Street Volkswagen
1/12/23 Business After Hours at Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle
1/26/23 Business After Hours at Rick Husband Airport / Signature Flight Support
2/23/23 Business After Hours at The Barfield Hotel
3/23/23 Business After Hours at Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center with Special Guests
Scarborough Specialties & Northwest Texas Healthcare System
4/6/23 Business After Hours at Happy State Bank
5/4/23 Business After Hours at Sharpened Iron Studios
5/18/23 30th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow
6/22/23 Business After Hours at Adobe Walls Stoneworks
7/13/23 Business After Hours at Amarillo National Bank Skyline Conf. Room
7/20/23 Chamber Open Golf Tournament
8/10/23 Business After Hours at the Tri-State Exposition / Fairgrounds
8/24/23 Chamber Annual Banquet & Business Excellence Awards
9/7/23 Business After Hours at Casey Carpet One
9/21/23 Business After Hours at FirstBank Southwest Downtown Tower
10/5/23 27th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
10/19/23 Business After Hours at Rockwood Furniture
11/9/23 Business After Hours at Four Points Sheraton (Hosted by RAM Hotels)
12/7/23 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.
Note: All members receive a complimentary business listing in the printed directory. Keep in mind the deadline for new and current members to be included in the 2023 Printed Membership Directory is December 2nd, so make sure your membership dues are current so you aren't left out of this important publication or if you know of a business who is not yet a member of the Chamber, tell them to sign up soon! Get more exposure for your business with a paid advertisement in one of the above mentioned publications.
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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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2022-23 Chamber Board of Directors | |
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
John Luciano
Chair
Street Volkswagen
Spanky Assiter
Chair-Elect
Assiter Auctioneers
Richard Constancio
Finance Chair
Shiver-Megert & Associates
Chris Reed
Past Chair
Reed Beverage
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
Brad Baldridge, Xcel Energy
Scott Bentley, Amarillo EDC
Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC
Sonja Clark, Bell
Tony Ensor, Amarillo Sod Poodles
Michael Gonzales, Atmos Energy
Mark Hodges, FirstCapital Bank of Texas
Jody Holland, Jody Holland Training & Speaking
Matt Irwin, Insurica DFB
Karen Isern, Amarillo National Bank
Wade King, AgTexas Farm Credit
Charles Leard, M&R Liquor
Brent McClure, KFDA NewsChannel 10
Jared Miller, Amarillo City Representative
Joby Mills, Happy State Bank
Trent Morris, Workforce Solutions Panhandle
Lindsey Murphy, Education Credit Union
Joseph Peterson, Edward Jones
Brady Ragland, Tri-State Expo
Lindsay Reynolds, Elevate Amarillo President
Chris Rhynehart, Rhynehart Roofing
Doug Street, Affiliated Foods
Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing
Sean Wright, GVH Distribution
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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