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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes:
- Chamber Office Closed for Cook-Off this Week
- Everything You Need to Know about Thursday's Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
- Thank You Barbecue Sponsors & Supporters
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Barbecue
- A Fun Teaser Highlight Video from Last Year's Event
- Photos and Videos from 3 Recent Ribbon Cuttings
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- Text Message Reminders about Networking Events
- CGI Digital Offers Video Content to Chamber Members
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Amarillo Matters eNewsletter | October 2
- Brickly eNewsletter | October 3
- Workforce Solutions Panhandle Fall Job Fair | October 10
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- A List of Chamber Events Happening in 2023 & 2024
- 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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Please note, the Chamber will close early today on Tuesday afternoon so that our staff may prepare for our cook-off on Thursday and will be closed the rest of the week. We will be working offsite at the Tri-State Fairgrounds, so it may take us longer than usual to respond to calls or emails. Feel free to leave us a voicemail or send us an email and we will get back to you soon. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we hope to see you at the Fairgrounds Thursday night! | |
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It's Barbecue Week - Join Us on Thursday
Event Tickets on Sale Until 3pm Thursday at any Panhandle Tickets Outlets
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The Barbecue Cook-Off is this Thursday, October 5th from 5-8pm at the Tri-State Fairgrounds with over 96 teams. Check out our website for a list of sponsors and teams signed up and other helpful information.
Tickets for this event are just $30/person if you get them in advance (until 3pm on 10/5) or they will be $40 each at the gate at 5pm. Tickets can be purchase through any Panhandle Tickets outlet including the customer service desks at area United Supermarkets, Market Street or Amigos, or the Civic Center Box Office, or by phone at (806) 378-3096. Tickets make a great gift for your customers, VIP guest, or a reward for your hard-working staff. Pick up a few extra and make someone's day by treating them to one of the best events around.
Visit our website for more information, and check back often for the latest updates.
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Thank You to All of our Barbecue Sponsors and Supporters | |
See the full list of sponsors on our website. | |
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BBQ FAQ
Answers to the Most Commonly Asked Questions About this Event
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WHAT IS GOING ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT? Wednesday 10/4 is our PRIVATE TEAM NIGHT that is by invitation only for our barbecue sponsors and cooking teams. Each sponsor or cooking team was given a set number of wristbands to provide their employees, guests, team members, etc. We do not sell tickets or wristbands to this private party, and a wristband is required to attend that night’s event. Be sure to get tickets to come on Thursday.
HOW MUCH ARE TICKETS FOR THURSDAY'S BARBECUE COOK-OFF? $30/person in advance until 3pm on Thursday 10/5. $40/person at the gate at 5pm on 10/5.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE? This event is a one ticket gets it all event! You'll get food and drinks from 96 teams and local beverage companies, live music from Velvet Funk, and networking with your friends.
WHERE DO I GET TICKETS? Any Panhandle Tickets outlet including the Civic Center Box Office (open noon-6pm), any area United Supermarket, Market Street, or Amigos customer service desk (open 7am-7pm), by phone at 806-378-3096, online at PanhandleTickets.com (online tickets incur a small processing fee). The $30 price is good until 3pm on Thursday, 10/5. After 3pm they will only be available at the gates for $40 at 5pm.
WHERE ARE ENTRANCE GATES? This event is at the Tri-State Fairgrounds in the lot south of the Amarillo National Center. You may drive in and park on the grounds through Fairgrounds entrances off of 10th or 3rd. The gate to walk-in and enter the event will be on the southwest side of the Amarillo National Center building under the large American flag. There will be 4 lines so be sure and check signage for the fastest entry. We have separate lines for those who already HAVE TICKETS, one to buy tickets with CASH only, one to buy tickets with CREDIT CARDS, and one for WILL CALL to pickup tickets you purchased online or over the phone. A valid photo I.D. is required for entry.
WHAT PAYMENTS DO YOU ACCEPT AT THE GATE? We gladly accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Make sure you are in the correct line if purchasing tickets.
I BOUGHT TICKETS ONLINE OR BY PHONE, WHERE DO I PICK THEM UP? You may pick up tickets at the Civic Center Box Office until 3pm Thursday 10/5. After that, any tickets purchased online or by phone will be available to pick up ONLY at the entrance gate at the Tri-State Fairgrounds in the line for "WILL CALL" starting at 5pm on Thursday, 10/5.
WHAT IF IT RAINS? Please don't say "rain", but this event happens rain or shine!
WHAT ABOUT KIDS? Children 6 & Under are free with a paying adult. However, the Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off is a business networking event and is designed primarily for adults. We value the safety of our littlest citizens and remind you that this event has a crowd of more than 8,000 people, 90+ really hot cookers/grills, and alcohol. Please keep that in mind when deciding on whether to purchase a ticket for them.
IS THE CHAMBER CLOSED? Our office will be closed and phones will be turned to voicemail at 1pm Tuesday and remain closed Wednesday and Thursday with limited hours on Friday. We apologize for any delay in returning calls or emails while we are putting on our biggest event of the year. Feel free to email us or leave us a voicemail or try a staff member's cell phone if you have it.
WHY DO YOU HAVE THIS EVENT? This event is a business networking event for our members and great folks in the Amarillo community. This event is a non-dues revenue event that helps raise money for the Chamber so that we can cover our basic operating costs and keep our membership dues low and affordable for any business.
WHO PUTS ON THIS EVENT? The Chamber relies on a whole host of sponsors to help us put on this event. Special thanks go to Coors of Amarillo / Reed Beverage, Tyson Foods, and United Supermarkets / Market Street / Amigos for being our presenting sponsors along with about 100 other sponsors and supporters.
I’M A CHAMBER MEMBER, DO I GET FREE TICKETS? Unfortunately, no. We have more than 1,800 Chamber members who represent more than 70,000 employees in Amarillo’s workforce. This event is to raise funds for the Chamber so we can continue our mission and keep dues affordable for all businesses. We thank you for purchasing a ticket and supporting the Chamber and our entire business community!
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This Fun Video Should Put You in the Mood for BBQ Thursday | |
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Click here or the image above to view or share this photo on Facebook,
or click here to watch the Lonesome Rider Coffee ribbon cutting video.
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Click here or the image above to view or share this photo on Facebook,
or click here to watch the RockOne Realty ribbon cutting video.
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Click here or the image above to view or share this photo on Facebook,
or click here to watch the Discovery Center ribbon cutting video.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
Private Event: Team Night**
5:00pm
Tri-State Fairgrounds
This is a private event for our cook teams and their guests by invitation only. Wristbands are required for entry, and no tickets will be sold. No wristband, no entry, no exceptions. Be sure and purchase a ticket for the big event on Thursday at any Panhandle Tickets outlet for $30 in advance or they will be $40 at the gate the day of the event.
More Information: (806) 373-7800
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
Chamber Event: 27th Annual Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Tri-State Fairgrounds
Get All-Inclusive tickets at any Panhandle Tickets outlet including the Civic Center Box Office, by phone at (806) 378-3096, or any area United Supermarkets, Market Street, or Amigo's for $30 in advance. Tickets will be $40 at the gate. Tickets include admission to the event, all the food and drinks, networking, and live music from Velvet Funk.
More Information: (806) 373-7800
Find this event on Facebook
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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, Chamber Staff or RoundUp Club members will not 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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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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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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CGI Digital Offers Video Content to Chamber Members | |
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The Chamber is proud to continue our more than nine-year partnership with CGI Digital to offer video content to be featured on the Chamber's website to our members. CGI created a series of events 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 included in this program and to gain more exposure through our website. If you are considering video content for your business, we hope you schedule an appointment with a representative to learn more about the program and see if it is a good fit for your business.
For information on our partnership with CGI Communications for our Community Video Program, watch our 1-minute Press Release video from Chamber VP of Communications & Marketing, Penni Bentley. Learn more about our third-party advertising partners on our website.
View our Community Video Tour here to watch the Chamber's videos and see list of current video partners. We are thankful to these companies who have already partnered with CGI Digital and the Chamber:
- 7:12 Homes
- Accent Embroidery
- Amarillo Dental Associates
- Amarillo Snuff Co.
- Buxton Insurance
- Champion BBQ Supply
- Connie Taylor Group / Keller Williams
- Education Credit Union
- Experience Homes
- EXP Realty - Sabre Cofer
- Furman Land Surveyors, Inc.
- GDI - Geospatial Data, Inc.
- Gaut-Whittenburg-Emerson
- Gee Family Farms
- Grizzle Heating & Air
- Happy State Bank
- Highland Park ISD
- Price Roofing Co.
- Quality Assurance Rofing
- REV Realty Group of Fathom Realty - Frances Frost
- San Jacinto Christian Academy
- Triangle Realty
- West Texas A&M University
- West Texas Medicare Group
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Special thanks go out to local videographer, Lindsay Gomez with 41 Productions, for shooting most of the video content in the Chamber's Videos. We are also thrilled to have local chiropractor and voice-over actor, Dr. Jeff Williams of Creek Stone Integrated Medical narrating the Chamber's main videos in the program. You can check out more of his Voice-Over work here. | |
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 | October 2
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The Lead: Amarillo News Project Host Community - Wide Focus Groups
- State News
- Local News
- Out and About
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | October 3
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Hoodoo Lights Up Downtown
- Local Focus
- Sistine Chapel Exhibition Benefits Local Nonprofits
- FirstBank Southwest Creates Advisory Council
- Good Times Celebration Chamber Barbecue
- Vessel of Humanity & Compassion Accepting Donations
- Chip Chandler’s “Can’t Miss”
- Eye on Amarillo
- Meet Conductor George Jackson
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS PANHANDLE FALL JOB FAIR | October 10
More than 100 employers are ready to speak with Texas Panhandle Job Seekers at the in-person 2023 Fall Amarillo Job Fair, which will take place Tuesday, October 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Amarillo Civic Center’s North Exhibit Hall, located at 401 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101.
To ensure success at the job fair, job candidates should come dressed appropriately for their chosen occupation and have childcare arrangements made. Introduce yourself to the employers, speak about career objectives, skills, and what makes you the right person for the company.
Click here 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 2023 & 2024
All events are tentative and subject to change.
Watch the online calendar for more details and updates.
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10/5/23 - 27th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
10/19/23 - Business After Hours at Rockwood Furniture
11/16/23 - Business After Hours at TownePlace Suites (Hosted by RAM Hotels)
12/7/23 - Business After Hours at Street Volkswagen
1/11/24 - Bomb City Distillery
1/25/24 - Street Toyota
2/22/24 - Amarillo Botanical Gardens
3/21/24 - WTAMU Amarillo Center / NWTHS / Scarborough Specialties
4/11/24 - Happy State Bank
5/2/24 - Window on a Wider World
5/23/24 - 31st Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow
6/6/24 - Adobe Walls Stoneworks
7/11/24 - KT Black
7/18/24 - Tentative Chamber Open Golf Tournament
8/8/24 - Tri-State Exposition / Fairgrounds
9/5/24 - Casey Carpet One
9/19/24 - FirstBank Southwest
10/3/24 - 28th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
10/17/24 - Reed Beverage
11/7/24 - Amarillo Sod Poodles
12/5/24 - 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 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 2022-2023. 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, Happy State Bank, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, CNS Pantex, Reed Beverage, and Xcel Energy. RUBY PARTNERS: Amarillo College, Adobe Walls Stoneworks, Bank of America, Casey Carpet One, Prosperity Bank, Southwest Airlines, Street Volkswagen, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and TEEMS Manufacturing. SAPPHIRE PARTNERS: Andrews & Associates, AT&T, Avant Garden, AW Broadband, BSA Health System, Carson Wealth Management, Edward Jones, FirstBank Southwest, Insurica, and KT Black.
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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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 and the team associate may 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 Rich Yohonn at the contact information below.
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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
Our 2023-24 Board will be Announced Next Week
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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 & Assoc. / cat.man.du
Blaine Baker, Crown House Insurance
Brad Baldridge, Xcel Energy
Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC
Sonja Clark, Bell
Tony Ensor, Amarillo Sod Poodles
Skylar Gallop, Elevate Amarillo President
Michael Gonzales, Atmos Energy
Andrew Hall, Amarillo EDC
Mark Hodges, Prosperity Bank
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
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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