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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes an update from last week's legislative discussion in preparation for DC Days in Washington in April. Get a recap and photos below. We are thrilled to welcome 3 new members to the Chamber. We celebrated 2 ribbon cutting events last week, and have several more planned for later this month. Don't forget to reserve your booth for BusinessConnection coming up on May 19th, and we are still taking suggestions for this year's tradeshow theme if you want to submit your ideas. Save the date for our next free Business After Hours coming up on March 24th at Et Cetera. Check out the additional resources section for 3 upcoming events from SBDC that celebrate Women and news from TAB and more. You'll find information on all of this and more below.
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
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Legislative Discussion & Reception Recap |
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Click here or on an image above to view more photos in our online Flickr album. |
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The Chamber held a reception and legislative discussion last week at Reed Beverage to discuss important issues and positions that will be presented at DC Days in Washington April 26-28, 2022. Two key federal issues that will be included are the expansion of the Ports to Plains / I-27 corridor and federal funding for the Crossbar Ranch. If your business has important federal priorities, it's not too late to send us information on key issues that may be important to your business or the business community to take to DC on your behalf. Feel free to contact Chamber President, Jason Harrison, at 806-342-2018 to discuss your issues or email Jason your key points.
The Chamber will travel to DC the week of April 25th with representatives from these businesses to meet with key legislators and staff about these issues:
- Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
- Bell Flight
- Casey Carpet One
- First Capital Bank
- Pantex
- Reed Beverage
- Sharpened Iron Studios
- West Texas A&M University
- Xcel Energy
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 inaction 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. |
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Welcome to these New Chamber Members |
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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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Bejan Daneshfar Aesthetics Center
Judi Daneshfar
24 Care Circle
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 350-5326
Dr. Daneshfar and the team at Daneshfar Aesthetics offer exceptional skin care technologies and more!
Located in Amarillo, TX It is the best choice for body, skin, and face rejuvenation.
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Tacos Garcia
Stephanie Frausto
1100 S Ross
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 371-0411
Good eats, locally owned, family operated.
Uptown Shoppe/Thrift City
Debra Velarde
812 SW 10th Avenue
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 331-6417
The Uptown Shoppe opened on February 1, 2008.
Items include designer labels, high-end merchandise, purses, shoes, antiques, furs, accessories, and other quality merchandise donated to DWC. All donations are accepted at Thrift City receiving center located in the parking lot off 10th and Adams. The Uptown Shoppe is not a consignment store.
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Recent Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Events
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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. |
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon |
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THURSDAY, MARCH 10
11:30am - 4:30pm
1911 I-40 East (Four Points by Sheraton)
This fun networking event is like speed-dating for business. Event includes lunch, multiple roundtable rotations, and a reception at the end of the day. Reservations required by March 4th.
More Information: Denise, (806) 373-7800
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FRIDAY, MARCH 18
12:00pm
812 SW 10th Ave
More Information: Debra, (806) 678-7460
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THURSDAY, MARCH 24
2:00pm
2920 S Western
More Information: Brock, (806) 353-9119
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THURSDAY, MARCH 24
5:00pm - 7:00pm
2479 I-40 West
More Information: Ashley, (806) 342-2015
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TUESDAY, MARCH 29
12:00pm
201 Westgate Pkwy, Suite J-1
More Information: Megan, (806) 994-8548
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THURSDAY, MARCH 31
4:30pm
4514 Cornell Street, Suite B
More Information: Stephanie, (806) 231-9620
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* 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.
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Reserve Your Booth in the Tradeshow
or the Tradeshow Food Court
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Thursday, May 19, 2022
10am - 4pm
Amarillo Civic Center
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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 350 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. For more information on this show or sponsorship opportunities, click here. To put your name on the list of exhibitors, contact Mary Garcia at (806) 342-2009.
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. We are thrilled to have Affiliated Foods be a Food Court sponsor and these businesses have already signed up to participate: Chick-fil-A, Cocina on the Go, Hoffbrau, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Rib Crib, Sonic, and Yolo’s. |
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We Need Your Help for a Theme for the
29th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow
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Some past themes we have used are:
- 2021 - Boots & Business
- 2019 - Back the Home Team in Business
- 2018 - Buy the Way...Keep it Local
- 2017 - 25th Silver Anniversary
- 2016 - One Small Step for You, One Giant Return for your Business (Astronauts)
- 2015 - Your Formula for Successful Networking (Breaking Bad Chemists)
- 2014 - What's Your Connection: Your Network for Success
- 2013 - Connect Smart, Connect Local. (The Beatles Abbey Road)
- 2012 - Celebrating 20 Years in Style
- 2011 - Building Your Business
- 2010 - Open for Business
- 2008 - Spotlight on Business
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Our 29th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow will be here before you know it on May 19th at the Amarillo Civic Center. Part of this annual event is the theme we use to promote the event to the public and give recognition to our sponsors. We have had a lot of fun over the years with our Gold Sponsors with the group photo that helps us illustrate the theme, and this year, we are asking for some creative input from our members. Let's face it, after the past two years, we are just thrilled to be able to host this in-person event back at the Civic Center and truly return to business.
We have a couple of thoughts we are kicking around, but we want you to put on your thinking caps and send us YOUR best ideas. You might even win a free booth at the tradeshow. Keep in mind, we need a fun way to stage the photo of our Gold Sponsors, so ideas on how or where you would photograph them or props they would use would be great. Click the button below to email us your ideas. You have until this Friday, March 11th to submit your best idea. If we pick your idea, your business will get a booth at the 2022 show for free. (A $400+ value). If more than one person submits the winning idea, we will go with the time stamp of the email for who sent it in first. Good luck!
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Save the Date for our Next After Hours at Et Cetera
Thursday, March 24th
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Click here or on the image above for more details on this and upcoming After Hours events and photos from past events. Click here to view the event on Facebook and invite your friends and colleagues. |
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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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CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH & INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY WITH THE SBDC
March 9 | 12pm
Lunch Club Webinar: Women in Leadership - Best Practices
Learn favorite best practices in leadership that you can implement in your business TODAY from these women in leadership:
- Gina Woodward, America's SBDC at WTAMU
- Amy Henderson, Amarillo National Bank & Texas Governor's Commission for Women
- Reagan Hales, Align Business Advisory Services
- Lanitra Barringer, Amarillo ISD & Simply Lanitra
- Kasey Coker, High Ground of Texas
- Mindi McLain, Wright Law TX, PLLC
ADDITIONAL EVENTS
March 28 | 6:00 pm
March 29-30 | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
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MAIN POINT MONDAY FROM AMARILLO MATTERS | March 7
This week's newsletter contains information on:
- Remembering Garth Merrick
- The Lead: Buffalo Stadium Gets a New Name
- State News
- Local News
- Sports Wrap
- Out & About
- and more
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | March 8
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Introducing the Eastridge Neighborhood Plan
- Local Focus
- North Heights Linen Service Announces New Partnership.
- Amarillo Community Market Opens to Vendor Applications.
- Digital Smart Meters to Replace Water Meters.
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on Amarillo
- Living While Black
- and more
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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS -- THE UPDATE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | March 7
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:
- Sensible Immigration Policies
- Election Updates
- TAB's Tech Means Business Coalition SXSW Kickoff Party | March 10
- Community College Webinar Series | April 6
- President's Post
- and more
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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.
If you have questions about using the calendar, or what kinds of events are allowed, contact Denise at 373-7800. |
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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
All events are tentative and subject to change.
Watch the online calendar for more details and updates coming soon and a complete 2022 list of events.
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3/10 - Spring Mega Market
3/24 - Business After Hours at Et Cetera
4/7 - Business After Hours at Vexus Fiber
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
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 373-7800. Watch for our 2022 event schedule coming soon!
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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.
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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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President & CEO
Executive Vice President
VP of Communication & Marketing
Membership Director
Business Development Director
Finance Director / Database Administrator
Director of First Impressions
Communication & Marketing Assistant
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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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2021-22 Chamber Board of Directors |
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chris Reed
Chair
Reed Beverage
John Luciano
Chair-Elect
Street Volkswagen
Spanky Assiter
Finance Chair
Assiter Auctioneers
Dusty Doyle
Past Chair
Casey Carpet One Floor & Home
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
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
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DIRECTORS
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
Learn more about our Board of Directors
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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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