Click here to view this as a webpage. If you missed our email on Tuesday, April 12th, you can view it here.

Click here or on the graphic above to view more information about this event, and click here to find this event on Facebook and invite your friends and colleagues. Remember, these events are completely free to attend and open to all members and guests.

If you know an outstanding individual or business that you would like to nominate for a 2022 Top 20 Under 40 Award, Top Business Award or Top Emerging Business Award, click on the buttons below to fill out the form and submit the nomination to us by April 19, 2022. We will send nominees an official application to be completed and returned to us by Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Award winners will be selected by the Business Council of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and recognized in August 2022. The nomination criteria is explained on each of the three links and buttons below.

The Chamber will travel to DC the week of April 25th with representatives from these businesses listed below to meet with key legislators and staff about issues that are important to business and industry in the panhandle.

Group Social Event

Group Breakfast at Bechtel Offices

Meeting with NNSA & DOE Leadership

Meeting with Senator Cornyn's Staff

Meeting with Senator Ted Cruz

Meeting with Congressman Ronny Jackson & Staff

Group Dinner

Group Breakfast & Tour of the Bell AVLC

Group Meeting with Congressman Jody Arrington

Group Social Event

About DC Days: The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders will be the voice of our business community to government officials in Washington, D.C., on April 26-28, 2022, for DC Days. The purpose of DC Days in Washington is to meet with government officials to present federal legislative position reports on agriculture, education, energy, healthcare, and other industries, so they may make informed decisions that could ultimately have a positive impact on our business community. Government officials’ actions or inactions on key federal legislative issues can affect the economic strength of our business community. We greatly value your support as we begin to gather position reports from our membership. Please forward any positions that you are working on and any that you feel the chamber should take on your behalf to jason@amarillo-chamber.org.

Get more information on DC Days on our webpage.

Shari Spinler

Amarillo, TX 79118

(806) 670-8974

Humana sales representative servicing Amarillo and surrounding areas. Offering Medicare plans, prescription plans, dental, vision & Life Insurance.

Eduardo Diaz

3514 S Soncy Rd.

Amarillo, TX 79119

(214) 819-3000

We believe in serving delicious, freshly prepared, Clean dishes made with carefully selected ingredients that we would be proud to serve our own families. Our menu, crafted by chefs and bakers, features classic, comforting dishes, each with an intriguing twist.

Sheyanne Brown

4310 Omaha Ave

Amarillo, TX 79106

(806) 200-2044

Bookkeeping services for small businesses and personal financial coaching for individuals and families

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.

View more past event photos in our Facebook Album or on Instagram

Is your organization a new member of the Chamber? Is your business celebrating a milestone anniversary (10, 25, or 50 years) in business? Have you recently moved to a new location or undergone a major renovation? Will you be building a new location for your business? We can help you celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking event. Request your free Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking through the event request form online here.

Ribbon Cutting: AmTech Career Academy

4:15pm

3601 Plains Blvd

More Information: Jay, (806) 236-0681

Ribbon Cutting: Panhandle Toastmasters

11:00am

1000 S Polk (Chamber Front Steps)

More Information: Anthony, (806) 570-3431

Ribbon Cutting: Zintex Remodeling Group

3:00pm

3708 Olsen Blvd

More Information: Eric, (806) 630-0277

Chamber Event: DC Days in Washington

Washington, DC

The purpose of DC Days is to deliver a unified message to our legislators on important issues, such as the agriculture, arts, education, energy, healthcare, and workforce development.

More Info: Jason, (806) 342-2018

Ribbon Cutting: Red River Brewing & Distillery

5:00pm

3701 SE 25th Ave

More Information: Wendi, (806) 353-2911

Ribbon Cutting: Proffer Aesthetic Center

2:00pm

1611 Wallace Blvd

More Information: Caylar, (806) 352-4002

Ribbon Cutting: Maxivolt Corporation

3:00pm

9350 S Georgia St

More Information: Jeanette, (806) 371-0722

Chamber Event: Business After Hours at Reed Beverage

5:00pm

3701 SE 25th Ave

More Information: Ashley, (806) 342-2015

Ribbon Cutting: Casey Carpet One 75th Anniversary

12:00pm

3500 W Interstate 40

More Information: Dusty, (806) 584-0468

Chamber Event: 29th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow

10am-4pm

Amarillo Civic Center

401 S Buchanan

More Information: Mary, (806) 342-2009

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.

Click here for more information on our website.

Booths in the 2022 BusinessConnection Tradeshow are now open to all members, so if you have never participated in this event, don't wait to reserve your booth. Space is limited. Booths (10x10) start at just $300 each. Click here for more information on the show and to reserve your booth. If you have participated in the past and have not yet reserved your booth, click the link above or contact Mary Garcia at 806-342-2009.

BusinessConnection is the area's largest business-to-business tradeshow and it will be held on Thursday, May 19th at the Amarillo Civic Center. BusinessConnection will feature more than 250 businesses showing off their products and services under one roof.

This event will also once again feature the Tradeshow Food Court that lets attendees sample foods from a number of local eateries for one low price during the show. If you have a food, beverage or catering business and would like to promote your products at the Tradeshow Food Court, contact Lindsey Arbeiter at (806) 342-2006 for more information.

Pantex and Y-12 are committed to policies and practices that help protect the environment

Those commitments can be summed up with the acronym P2C2:

• Protect the environment,

• Prevent pollution,

• Comply with applicable legal and other requirements, and

• Continual improvement.

Pantex carries out these promises on a daily basis. Here are seven ways Pantex works to help the environment.

Since the summer of 2014, the Pantex Renewable Energy Project (PREP) has allowed the site to consistently exceed DOE goals for using renewable energy and reducing energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. The wind farm also provides both Pantex and Y-12 with renewable energy credits, which help exceed DOE sustainability goals. PREP was recently featured by DOE as the largest federal wind farm in America. Pantex also continues to use renewable energy-powered equipment such as solar-powered aerators in the wastewater lagoons, solar-powered lights at parking lots, and solar-generated power to emergency notification towers.

Pantex continues the tradition of acquiring products that are environmentally sustainable. During FY 2021, Pantex received the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Purchaser Award for purchasing approximately 95% of monitors, computers, telephones, televisions, and other imaging systems that met the EPEAT criteria established by the Green Electronics Council. Nearly 100% of all computers and monitors save energy by using power management tools. Pantex also received the 2021 DOE Office of Sustainable Environmental Stewardship Silver Level Greenbuy Award for purchasing six green priority products in four different categories.

During FY 2021, Pantex recycling efforts resulted in a total 2,132,489 pounds in recycled material. The following quantities (in pounds) of waste were shipped to various recycling companies:

Pantex continues to work to reduce energy intensity by 20%, primarily through the use of the Pantex wind farm. Energy intensity is the amount of energy used per square foot of plant’s footprint. By 2025, the goal is to reduce energy intensity at Pantex by 30% from the 2015 baseline. Energy savings in projects such as the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) replacements and security lighting upgrades will further Pantex’s progress in reducing energy consumption.

The groundwater remediation program at Pantex focuses on pumping water from the perched aquifer and limiting the amount of recharge back into the perched aquifer. When contaminated water is pumped from the perched aquifer, it is treated to remove contaminants. This treated groundwater is then mixed with treated wastewater from the rest of the plant. Over the last two years, Pantex has renovated a subsurface irrigation system that, under a permit from the State of Texas, allows this treated wastewater to be beneficially reused for crop irrigation. Using the treated wastewater for irrigation increases crop production and reduces the amount of recharge going back into to the perched aquifer. During the crop growing season, between 900,000 and 1 million gallons of treated wastewater may be used in the subsurface irrigation system for the purpose of beneficial reuse. To supplement the subsurface irrigation system, Pantex is constructing a five-pivot irrigation system on Pantex property east of FM 2373. Similar to the subsurface system, the pivots will receive treated water from the plant wastewater facility and the groundwater pump and treat systems to be reused for surface irrigation of crops.

The State of Texas has issued Pantex an environmental compliance rating of “high,” which is the best rating that is offered by the state. The rating is based on Pantex’s compliance with its permits and authorizations and all of the environmental laws and regulations applicable to its operations. In addition, the state has classified the Pantex water supply and distribution system as “superior.” This is also the highest rating offered by the state and is based on performing operations that go beyond those required by regulation.

Pantex continues to use digital technology, such as the X-ray machine in the Pantex Occupational Medical Department, to eliminate silver-contaminated film wastes and reduce annual radiography waste. Electronics equipment is dispositioned through certified recyclers, transferred, or donated to other sites and/or educational institutions through various government programs. Accordingly, 99% of electronic equipment was kept out of landfills. In addition, more than 95% of all Pantex printers have duplex printing capabilities to save paper use.

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Election Update! Did you know there's an election on May 7? There are four Amarillo ISD bond propositions that will improve ALL 56 campuses in every corner of our city on the ballot. The passage of Prop A is critical. Props B, C, and D would greatly enhance our children's educational experience. Please visit amarillokidsfirst.com to learn more.

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or click here or on the image above for more information about this election.

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The Amarillo Job Fair continues the tradition of providing large-scale recruitment opportunities to the business community of Amarillo and the surrounding areas. At the last job fair, more than 100 businesses participated offering job opportunities ranging from entry-level positions to professional careers. With an average job seeker attendance rate of 1,200, employers are able to make contact with dozens of candidates in a single afternoon. This is the perfect opportunity for your business to fill vacant or new positions and showcase your business to the community.

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Welcome to The Update, Texas Association of Business' weekly member-exclusive on what's happening in business, at the Capitol, and on The Hill. This week's newsletter includes information on:

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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.

Are you holding a fundraising event, open house, or other special events you want to share with the public? You can add events to our Online Community Calendar for FREE. Click here to complete the online form and submit it to the Chamber. Your event will not be visible until our staff approves the event, typically within 1-2 business days.

If you have questions about using the calendar, or what kinds of events are allowed, contact Denise at 373-7800.

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.

Watch the online calendar for more details and updates.

4/26 - DC Days in Washington

5/12 - Business After Hours at Reed Beverage

5/19 - 29th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow

6/9 - SSBI Partner Event

6/23 - Business After Hours at Hodgetown with the Sod Poodles

7/14 - Business After Hours at Amarillo National Bank - Skyline Room

7/21 - 23rd Annual Chamber Open Golf Tournament

8/4 - SSBI Partner Webinar

8/11 - Business After Hours at Hyatt Place

8/25 - Chamber Annual Banquet & Business Excellence Awards

9/8 - Business After Hours at ADVO - Hope to Opportunities Foundation

10/6 - 26th Annual Chamber Good Times Celebration® Barbecue Cook-Off

10/20 - Business After Hours at Optimal Physical Therapy Solutions 2

11/3 - Business After Hours at Amarillo Club

11/10 - SSBI Partner Event

12/1 - Business After Hours at Street Volkswagen

If you have questions about participating in or sponsoring any events, please call the Chamber at (806) 373-7800 or email chamber@amarillo-chamber.org.

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.

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.

(585) 427-0020 Ext. 548 or (585) 301-5301

(800) 398-3029 Ext. 538 or (585) 305-4909

Corey Mulhern, Ken Wuest, and Maura Saraco

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.

See our Staff Directory with photos, direct phone numbers and more on our Contact Us page of the website.

Tyler Andrews, Andrews & Associates / cat.man.du

Blaine Baker, Crown House Insurance

Scott Bentley, Amarillo EDC

David Bishop, Amarillo ISD

Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC

Sonja Clark, Bell

Richard Constancio, Shiver-Megert & Associates

Michael Gonzales, Atmos Energy

Joe Graham, Graham Brothers Jewelers

Mark Hodges, FirstCapital Bank of Texas

Matt Irwin, Insurica DFB

Karen Isern, Amarillo National Bank

Wade King, AgTexas Farm Credit

Charles Leard, M&R Liquor

Sabrina Meck-Perez, Elevate Amarillo President

Jared Miller, Amarillo City Representative

Trent Morris, Workforce Solutions Panhandle

Lindsey Murphy, Education Credit Union

Darrin Murphy, Cal Farley's Boys Ranch

Joseph Peterson, Edward Jones

Brady Ragland, Tri-State Expo

Chris Rhynehart, Rhynehart Roofing

Brandy Sanchez, KAMR/KCIT/KCPN - TV

Doug Street, Affiliated Foods

Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing 

Ronnie Walker, Xcel Energy

Mikel Williamson, Happy State Bank

Sean Wright, GVH Distribution

on our website. 

                                                   –  Author Unknown