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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes:
- A Video Invitation for Thursday's Business After Hours at Adobe Walls Stoneworks on June 5th
- 1 New Member to Welcome
- A Recap from Last Week's Board Meeting with the Mayor
- Winner Photo of Two Southwest Airlines Tickets from BusinessConnection
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- Plans Underway for Chamber Open Golf Tournament July 24
- Chamber President to be Panelist at Elevate Amarillo Event June 18
- Photos from 5 Recent Ribbon Cutting and Ground Breaking Events
- Postponement for Coffee with the Chamber Event Moved to August
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Brickly Newsletter | May 27
- Visit Amarillo Newsletter | June 3
- Uncover Amarillo Intern Experience | Summer
- Doing Business with TxDOT | July 9
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- A List of Chamber Events Happening in 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 Adobe Walls Stoneworks
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Check out the video chat our Membership Director, Christy King, had with Chris Sturdevant, General Manager, of Adobe Walls Stoneworks with details about Thursday's Business After Hours. Watch or share the video from YouTube or Facebook.
"Business After Hours" are FREE business networking events for current and future members of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. They include food, drinks, door prizes, and networking with other business professionals! Look for the event on Facebook and invite your friends!
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Long John Silver's (Splash Foods)
James Bryan
4406 S Bell St
Amarillo, TX 79109
Coming Soon!
https://www.ljsilvers.com/
Restaurant
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Recent Chamber Board Meeting Program Included
an Update from Mayor Cole Stanley
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The Chamber held its Board of Directors meeting last week at Reed Beverage. Mayor Cole Stanley was the guest speaker who provided an update on the most recent and upcoming election and plans for the City moving forward. He also pledged the City of Amarillo's continued support of the Chamber and working together to ensure growth and success for our business community. He teased some big events coming to our area in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 and 250th Anniversary of our country in 2026.
Board Members and Staff in attendance included: Richard Constancio, Spanky Assiter, Julie Imke, Dusty Doyle, Ed Nichols, Brice Sheets, Heath Acker, Travis Chaney, Tony Ensor, Jake Foust, Joey Graham, Jack Light, Matt Mathias, Brent McClure, David Meraz, Joby Mills, Lindsey Murphy, Mike Ohm, John David Terry, Debbie Walker, Tawanna Walker, Jason Harrison, Lindsey Arbeiter, and Penni Bentley.
To see the complete list of Board Members, click here.
| | Lucky Member Wins Two Southwest Airlines Tickets | | | | |
Congratulations to new member, Cody Cook, with Precision Seamless Gutters on scoring two round-trip tickets anywhere Southwest Airlines flies. Cody purchased Opportunity to Win tickets for a chance at this fun prize during our recent BusinessConnection Tradeshow.
Thanks to everyone who purchased chances for this prize to help raise funds for the Chamber, and shout-out to Southwest Airlines for providing the free tickets.
Congrats, Cody! Enjoy your trip!
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | | |
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
Reminder: Early Voting Ends Today
Today is the last day to vote early in the local run-off election. Election Day is Saturday, June 7th.
Randall County Info
Potter County Info
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MONDAY, JUNE 16
Ground Breaking: L. Hamilton Financial Group
10:30 a.m.
8606 Patriot Dr
Major Expansion
More Information: Kayla, (806) 367-9756
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.
**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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Chamber Open is July 24th
We're Signing Up Previous Participants Now
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The 26th Annual Chamber Open Golf Tournament is happening on Thursday, July 24th at Ross Rogers Golf Complex. We are already gearing up for a great event and signing up last year's participants and sponsors now. If you had a presence in this fun networking event in 2024 and have not yet confirmed your sponsorship for this year, please contact Jason Harrison at (806) 342-2018 ASAP before we open it up to our waiting list and new members soon. If you are interested in learning more about the sponsorship options or our waiting list, contact Jason at the number or email above.
Check out our website for a complete list of generous sponsors who have already signed up to support this great event. We are proud to have Budweiser Distributing Company and the Morrison Family along with UniFirst to once again be our presenting sponsors for the area's largest one-day charity golf tournament.
| | SSBI Partner Content: Click here or the image above for more information on the Coors Ranch Rodeo, Cattle Drive, and events. | | Chamber President to be Panelist at Elevate Amarillo Event | | |
Elevate Amarillo is excited to announce our annual professional development event at Amarillo College!
Join us on June 18th at the Amarillo College Union Building Room 203, 2201 S Washington St, for Rooted: Building Business and Community. We'll be hearing from a panel of two experienced community leaders! Doors open 6:00 pm and the event begins at 6:30 pm.
This event is NOT just for Elevate members; community members interested in joining Elevate can join us for only $25! If after the event, you decide you'd like to become an Emerging Leader member or a Friends of Elevate member the $25 will be credited towards your membership!
Find or share this event from Facebook and get more information on Elevate Amarillo or sign up for the event here.
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Sponsored Content: Click here or the image above for more information on Texas Tech Chamber Days
and click here to email a representative directly.
| | Recent Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Events | |
Sponsored Content. Click here or the ad above for more information.
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Additional Business Resources & Opportunities | | | | |
BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | May 27
- Early Voting Underway in Council Runoff
- Local Focus
- WT’s Hunt Appointed to National Board
- Battle of the Bites Winners
- Water Bill Payments Drive-Thru
- Center City Gateway Arches Restored and Lit
- In Our May/June Issue
- Chip Chandler’s “Can’t Miss”
- Local Job Listings
- Eye on Amarillo
- Exit Interview: David Palmer
- Local Obituaries (Last Week of May)
- and More
Click here to read the entire update.
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THE AMARILLO WEEKLY EDIT | June 3
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.
- The Texas Route 66 Festival is HERE!
- Events this Week
- Texas Route 66 Festival Highlights
- First Thursday on 6th | June 5, 2025
- Night Under the Neon | June 6, 2025
- Route 66 Celebration on the Square | June 7, 2025
- and More!
Click here to read the entire newsletter.
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AMARILLO EDC -- INTERN EXPERIENCE
The Amarillo EDC is here to help introduce interns to our growing and vibrant community. Interns will get the chance to explore the city, meet interns from other organizations, and be introduced to community leaders.
Uncover Amarillo allows employers to improve the quality and success of their internships by enabling college-age interns to get their bearings in Amarillo. Participants get the opportunity to meet interns from outside organizations, experience different parts of Amarillo, and connect with local young professionals. The Uncover Amarillo: Intern Experience is free to participating companies.
- June 10 | Kick Off Event & Networking
- June 27 | Sod Poodles Game
- July 10 | Game Night @ TableTop Tavern
Click here for more information and to sign up.
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DOING BUSINESS WITH TxDOT | July 9
An information session and connection event hosted by TxDOT’s Amarillo District. Big Opportunities Start Small (BOSS). This event is designed to offer valuable information and networking opportunities for small businesses in the heavy highway construction industry.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with:
- TxDOT representatives from Professional Engineering Procurement Services (PEPS), Maintenance, and Construction Divisions, DBE Certification and Supportive Services
- Prime contractors and other small businesses
- Representatives from local support organizations and the Associated General Contractors of Texas
Click here for more information and to sign up.
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CHAMBER JOB BANK -- LIST YOUR JOB OPENINGS FOR FREE
Is your company hiring? Did you know Chamber Members 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 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 listed are the hosts for Business After Hours which are free to attend.
2025
6/5/25 - Adobe Walls Stoneworks
7/10/25 - Amarillo National Bank
7/24/25 - Chamber Open Golf Tournament
8/TBD - Coffee with the Chamber -- Legislative Update
8/7/25 - Tri-State Exposition / Fairgrounds
9/18/25 - FirstBank Southwest
10/2/25 - 29th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
10/16/25 - Casey Carpet One
11/6/25 - WTAMU Amarillo Center with co-hosts NWTHS & Brandability
11/TBD - Coffee with the Chamber for Global Entrepreneurship Week
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.
| | Thank You 2024-25 Supporting Small Business Initiative Partners | | |
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, Pantex, Reed Beverage, and Xcel Energy. RUBY PARTNERS: Amarillo College, Casey Carpet One, Double U Marketing, Insurica, Prosperity Bank, Rabern Rentals, Southwest Airlines, Street Volkswagen, and TEEMS Manufacturing. SAPPHIRE PARTNERS: Adobe Walls Stoneworks, Albers Aerospace, Andrews & Associates, AT&T, Bank of America, BSA Health System, Carson Wealth Management, Caviness Beef Packers, Fuller & Sons Construction, KT Black, Off the Court Property Maintenance, 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.
| | A Reminder to Check the Address BEFORE You Click Links or Open Attachments | | |
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.
| | Authorized Chamber Advertising Partners | | |
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.
| | 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. | | | |
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.
| | 2024-25 Chamber Board of Directors | | |
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
Brown, Graham & Company
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 Liquor
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
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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