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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | |
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This week's email includes:
- An Invitation to our Next Business After Hours at TownePlace Suites on 11/16
- Photos from 1 Recent Ribbon Cutting
- A Welcome to 7 New Chamber Members
- Governmental Affairs Council Update
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- A Reminder About Email Scammers
- Text Message Reminders about Networking Events
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Amarillo Matters eNewsletter | November 6
- Brickly eNewsletter | November 7
- WT EnterPrize Challenge
- Global Entrepreneurship Week | November 13-19
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- A List of Chamber Events Happening in 2023 & 2024
- SSBI Partners
- Advertising Options from Cramer Marketing for 2024 Chamber Publications
- CGI Digital Offers Video Content to Chamber Members
- 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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Save the Date for the Next Business After Hours at
TownePlace Suites by Marriott with RAM Hotels on 11/16
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"Business After Hours" are FREE business networking events for current and future members of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. Click here for more information and photos of past events, and look for the event on Facebook and invite your friends! | |
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Click here or the image above to view or share this photo on Facebook,
or click here to watch the Exceptional Community Hospital ribbon cutting video.
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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 us a call at (806) 373-7800. | |
Acton Academy Amarillo
Michael Haning
6251 Big Falls Trl
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 543-9955
www.amarilloacton.com
A 21st Century School made for today's generation.
Amarillo Mitsubishi
Olga Owens
4341 Canon Drive
Amarillo, TX 79105
https://www.mitsubishicars.com/
Coming Soon!
MyEyeDr. (Soncy)
Mandy Delile
3635 S Soncy
Amarillo, TX 791119
(806) 356-6868
www.myeyedr.com
At MyEyeDr., we’re happy to provide these eye exams and eye care services to patients of all ages, while accepting all insurances. Find out more about our retinal imaging capabilities by contacting your local MyEyeDr. office and then setting up your appointment online using our easy online scheduler.
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Reserve at 47
Audra Winters
4711 S Virginia St
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 358-8746
www.Reserveat47.com
Newly renovated multi-family apartment complex featuring modern units, upgraded amenities, and a vibrant community. Ideal for comfortable, contemporary living.
Texas Tech Credit Union
Tyler Young
7659 Hillside Road Suite 300
Amarillo, TX 79119
806) 742-3606
www.texastechfcu.org
Texas Tech Credit Union is a financial institution committed to serving the consumer banking needs of the community including home loans, personal loans, checking accounts, and savings accounts.
The Bliss Venue
Joshua Gilmore
9700 E. FM 1151 Claude Hwy
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 676-8256
https://www.facebook.com/BlissVenueAmarillo
Wedding and Event/ Entertainment Venue Coming Soon.
UpTIC Consulting & Counseling
Kendra McLaughlin
7601 S Western
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 738-4828
www.upticc.org
UpTIC offers individual and group counseling services, professional development and training, consultation, and counseling supervision. UpTIC's mission is to bring healing one child at a time through collaboration with school districts, families, and community agencies.
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Governmental Affairs Council Update | | |
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The Chamber's Governmental Affairs Council held their monthly luncheon meeting at the Chamber last week. Ronnie Walker, Xcel Energy, presented the group a program on residential solar panels and questions to ask when considering this equipment for personal use. He also provided a handout with information on smart meters and the advanced grid. Information from the handout can be found online. | |
Council Members and guests in attendance at last week's meeting were:
- Al Cunningham, Insurica
- Andrew Freeman, City of Amarillo
- Bob Austin, Amarillo College
- Brice Sheets, Alpha Media
- David Hemphill, Sonic
- Debbie Walker, Amarillo Assn. of Realtors
- Doug Street, Affiliated Foods
- Ed Nichols, O'Brien Marsh LLC
- Greg Burgess, Prosperity Bank
- Joel Riedel, Office of Senator John Cornyn
- Mark Hodges, Prosperity Bank
- Michael Conner, Rick Husband Int'l Airport
- Ronnie Walker, Xcel Energy
For more information on the Governmental Affairs Council contact Jason Harrison at (806) 342-2018.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Chamber Closed: Veterans Day Holiday
The Chamber will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen on Monday for normal business hours. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend. Thank you to the men and women who have served for our freedom.
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THURSDAY & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23-24
Chamber Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday
The Chamber will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving and reopen for normal business hours on Monday. Have a safe and happy holiday.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Chamber Supported Event: Texas Wheat Symposium and Amarillo Ag Appreciation Luncheon
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza - 401 S Buchanan
This free event is held in conjunction with the Amarillo Farm & Ranch show and is free thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. This event will also recognize the 2023 Farmer/Rancher of the Year presented by Graham Brothers Jewelers.
More Information:
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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SSBI Partner Content: Click here or the image above to watch a special video tribute to Veteran PanTexans on YouTube or click here to email a Pantex representative directly. | |
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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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 6
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The Lead: Diabetes Rates in Potter and Randall Counties
- 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 | November 7
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Special Veterans Issue of Brick & Elm
- Local Focus
- Voting Day
- WT Ranch Horse Team Wins World Championship
- Route 66 Water Tower “Calendar-Worthy”:
- Water Meter Upgrade
- Chip Chandler’s “Can’t Miss”
- Eye on Amarillo
- Coolest Spot in the City
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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AMARILLO ENTERPRIZE CHALLENGE FROM WT ENTERPRISE CENTER
Applications for the Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge
business plan competition are OPEN!
If your business is located in either Potter or Randall Counties and you're interested in learning more, there are only three dates left to sign up for a mandatory orientation before submitting your application!
This is your chance to compete and win up to $75,000 for your Amarillo area small business!
Click here for more information.
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GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK WITH WT ENTERPRISE CENTER | November 13-19
Global Entrepreneurship Week is a drive to celebrate the empowerment of entrepreneurs in every country and community around the world – especially those who face structural barriers or may have never considered the idea of launching a startup. Each November, over 10 million people take part in of thousands of activities, competitions and events that inspire them to act and provide them with the knowledge, experience and connections they need to succeed.
Monday 11/13 at 4pm
Blueprint
Wednesday 11/15 at 1130am
The Role of the CFO
Friday 11/17 at 11am
Navigating the Business Lifecycle
Friday 11/17 from 4pm-8pm
Harvesting Success: Celebrating Local Food Entrepreneurs
Click here for more information on each of these scheduled events, speakers, and costs or click here to find these events on Facebook.
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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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11/16/23 - Business After Hours at TownePlace Suites (Hosted by RAM Hotels)
12/7/23 - Business After Hours at Street Volkswagen
2024
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 - 1to1 Plans
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 2023-24 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, 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, 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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Advertising Opportunities for 2024 Relocation Guide, Membership Directory, and City Map | |
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Cramer Marketing will once again produce our 2024 Membership Directory, Relocation Guide, and City Map and has advertising opportunities available for members. If you would like to know more about promoting your business with an ad, please contact Mitch at Cramer Marketing at (806) 371-7310.
These publication will come out in the spring of 2024, so all members who are current on their membership dues by December 2023 will have their business listing included in the 2024 Membership Directory. Cramer offers additional ways to promote your business or enhance your listing with paid advertisements.
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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 Roofing
- 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. | |
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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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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