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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | |
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This week's email includes:
- A Save the Date for the Next Business After Hours at Hodgetown on November 7
- Photos and/or Videos from 2 Recent Ribbon Cuttings
- A Recap from Last Week's Ag & Natural Resources Council Meeting
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- A Recap from Last Week's Governmental Affairs Council Meeting
- Text Message Reminders about Networking Events
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Brickly Newsletter | October 22
- Visit Amarillo Newsletter | October 22
- Hiring Red, White & You Job Fair | November 7
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- A List of Chamber Events Happening in 2024 & 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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Save the Date: Next Business After Hours is at Hodgetown
Thursday, November 7
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Click here or the image above for more information on upcoming Business After Hours events and find the event on Facebook and invite your colleagues. | |
Recent Ribbon Cutting Events | |
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Click here or the image above to view, print or download their Ribbon Cutting photo,
or click here to view or share their event video.
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Click here or the image above to view, print or download their Ribbon Cutting photo,
or click here to view or share their event video.
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Ag & Natural Resources Council Meeting Recap | |
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The Chamber's Ag & Natural Resources Council held their first meeting of the new fiscal year last week at the Chamber. The council, chaired by Brice Sheets of Alpha Media, met to discuss outreach trips for 2025 as well as the legislative priorities for the 2025 session. The council's mission is to increase the visibility of agriculture and awareness of its importance to the Panhandle economy by supporting urban and rural water conservation and education; involvement in the development of agriculture related issues; and providing input on regulatory policies that affect agriculture and natural resources.
The Ag Council will once again co-host the Texas Wheat Symposium and Ag Appreciation Lunch as part of the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show held at the Civic Center Grand Plaza on Wednesday, December 4th. Click here for more information on the Ag Lunch and make plans to join us for this free event.
For more information on this council, contact Jason Harrison at (806) 342-2018
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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OCTOBER 21 - NOVEMBER 1
Election Information: Early Voting Now Open
Randall County Voting Info - Click here
Potter County Voting Info - Click here
The Chamber office has free copies of the League of Women Voters' Guide to pick up for more information.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29
Council Meeting: Business Council**
11:45 a.m.
Chamber Board Room
Closed Meeting for Council Members Only
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
Board Meeting: Chamber Board of Directors**
12:00 p.m.
Chamber Board Room
Closed Meeting for Council Members Only
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Election Day: Go Vote
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Randall County Voting Info - Click here
Potter County Voting Info - Click here
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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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Governmental Affairs Council Meeting Recap | |
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It was a packed boardroom last week for the Governmental Affairs Council (GAC). Leaders from Pantex gave the council an update on the transition to the new government contractor as well as the goals and priorities over the next 10 years.
The council also began preparing key priorities that they will present to legislators during the 2025 Panhandle Days in Austin event February 11-13.
Click here or contact Jason Harrison at (806) 342-2018 for more information on this council.
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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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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | October 22
- We Need Your Nominations
- Local Focus
- Wellington Square
- The Homeschool Pathway to WTAMU
- Early Voting Locations for Potter/Randall
- In the Current Brick & Elm
- Halloween Events
- Trunk or Treat Events
- Chip Chandler’s “Can’t Miss”
- Local Job Listings
- Eye on Amarillo
- Ray of Sunshine
- Local Obituaries (Third Week of October)
- and More
Click here to read the entire update.
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THE AMARILLO WEEKLY EDIT | October 22
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.
- Monster Park October 26
- Happening this Week
- Fall in Amarillo
- On-Going Exhibits / Shows / Workshops
- Get Your Amarillo Gear
- and More!
Click here to read the entire newsletter.
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WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS PANHANDLE -- RED, WHITE & YOU JOB FAIR | November 7
Workforce Solutions Panhandle Hosts 13th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair for Veterans and Job Seekers
Join us for the 13th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair, a free event connecting veterans and job seekers with employers looking for skilled talent. This is a great opportunity for your company to meet a diverse pool of qualified candidates, including veterans who bring leadership, dedication, and unique skills to the workforce.
Veterans have priority from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by general public access from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Don’t miss this chance to support our veterans and strengthen your team. Register today!
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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 2024 & 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 list are the hosts for Business After Hours which are free to attend.
2024
11/7/24 - Amarillo Sod Poodles at Hodgetown
12/5/24 - Street Volkswagen
2025
1/9/25 - Bomb City Distillery
1/23/25 - Street Toyota
2/11-13/25 - Panhandle Days in Austin
2/20/25 - Amarillo Botanical Gardens
3/20/25 - Home2Suites by Hilton (Thirty-Nine 23 Management, LLC)
4/10/25 - Happy State Bank
4/24/25 - Casey Carpet One
5/8/25 - Hampton (Hosted by RAM Hotels)
5/15/25 - 32nd Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow
6/5/25 - Adobe Walls Stoneworks
7/10/25 - Amarillo National Bank
7/17/25 - Chamber Open Golf Tournament (Tentative)
8/7/25 - Tri-State Exposition / Fairgrounds
9/4/25 - Reed Beverage
9/18/25 - FirstBank Southwest
10/2/25 - 29th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
10/16/25 - Cactus Cove Inn & Suites
11/6/25 - WTAMU Amarillo Center with co-hosts NWTHS & Brandability
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.
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Thank You 2024-25 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 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, CNS Pantex, Reed Beverage, and Xcel Energy. RUBY PARTNERS: Amarillo College, Bank of America, Casey Carpet One, Double U Marketing, Insurica, Prosperity Bank, Rabern Rentals, Southwest Airlines, Street Volkswagen, TEEMS Manufacturing, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. SAPPHIRE PARTNERS: Adobe Walls Stoneworks, Albers Aerospace, Andrews & Associates, AT&T, AW Broadband, BSA Health System, Carson Wealth Management, Fuller & Sons Construction, KT Black, 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.
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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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Authorized Chamber Advertising Partners | |
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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.
Thank you to the advertisers and video partners featured in the two programs offered below for the financial generated for the Amarillo Chamber.
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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. | |
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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.
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2024-25 Chamber Board of Directors | |
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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
O'Brien-Marsh, LLC
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 Liqour
Kevin Carter, AmarilloEDC
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
Andrew Hall, AmarilloEDC
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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