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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | |
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This week's email includes:
- An Invitation to Business After Hours at Street Volkswagen Thursday with a Special Toy Drive
- Photos from 1 Recent Ribbon Cutting
- A Reminder to Check Your Directory Listing & Take Care of Outstanding Dues Invoices Before We Print the 2025 Directory
- Plans for Panhandle Days in Austin February -- Email Us Your Priorities by 12/31
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- A Reminder of our Revised Chamber Hours -- Office Closes for Lunch
- Text Message Reminders about Networking Events
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Brickly Newsletter | December 3
- Visit Amarillo Newsletter | December 3
- 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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Last Business After Hours of the Year is Thursday
at Street Volkswagen with a Toy Drive & Big Prizes
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Join us this Thursday, December 5th at Street Volkswagen for the last Business After Hours of the year! This is always a fun, holiday event for networking with your fellow Chamber members and guests with great food and beverages and some door prizes. Bring your business cards and go out with a bang this holiday season.
Check out the video chat we had with John Luciano, GM, Street VW about what is planned for the event. Watch or share it on YouTube or Facebook. Then check out the graphic below for a special toy drive that was not mentioned in the video for your chance at a big prize!
Look for the event on Facebook and invite your friends!
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ATTENTION! Street Volkswagen of Amarillo has something special planned with this Thursday's After Hours...they are having a toy drive benefitting the Maverick Boys & Girls Clubs of Amarillo.
Business After Hours are always FREE to attend, but we hope that you will consider bringing a new toy or cash donation ($15-$20) when you come, and you'll get entered into a special door prize drawing at the event that could make your own Christmas brighter with a $250 Visa Gift Card.
So join us for free food, drinks, networking, and door prizes, and help us give back to others in our community. Hope to see you at Street VW on Thursday from 5-7pm. Bring a friend or colleague, bring a toy, and let's network!
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Recent Ribbon Cutting Events | |
Click here or the image above to view, print or download their Ribbon Cutting photo. | |
Last Chance to Check Your Listing & Pay Outstanding Invoices Before We Print the 2025 Membership Directory | |
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Don't wait, look up your business listing in our ONLINE DIRECTORY now and check it for accuracy. We will export our database the first week in December to begin the process of publishing our annual Printed Directory that will be available in Spring 2025, so we want to have your listing as accurate as possible.
If you have an outstanding invoice for your membership dues, we encourage you to get those taken care of to make sure that you don't miss out on being included in the printed directory. If you would like to make a payment by phone, just call the Chamber at (806) 373-7800 to pay and verify your listing.
If you are new to the Chamber, one of your benefits includes a free listing in this annual publication that is distributed to all of our 2000+ members and all new members next year. This is a great resource with all current Chamber members listed in alphabetical order, as well as listings by business category. Hopefully you received a letter from us with more information on enhancing your listing in this directory with optional advertisements through the publisher, Cramer Marketing.
We recently sent all members a link to verify your Chamber listing before our deadline, but if you missed it, you can look up your business now and email us if we have anything not quite right, or give us a call if you have questions or changes at (806) 373-7800.
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Plans Underway for Panhandle Days in Austin
February 11-13, 2025
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February 11-13, 2025
Austin, Texas
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One of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce’s most important roles is to continuously examine legislation that impacts business owners and residents in the Panhandle. Therefore, every two years the Chamber travels to our State Capitol with business and community leaders to meet with our state legislators to discuss important legislative issues that affect the 26 counties located in the Texas Panhandle.
The purpose of Panhandle Days is to deliver a unified message to our state legislators on important legislative issues, such as agriculture, the arts, education, energy, healthcare, tourism, transportation, and workforce development. The Chamber is currently accepting recommendations for legislation that you believe should be presented to our state legislators at Panhandle Days. The deadline to submit a recommendation to the Chamber is December 31.
We encourage you to save February 11-13, 2025, to join forces with business and community leaders by traveling to our State Capitol in Austin for Panhandle Days. Event participants and state legislators will attend a reception on February 11, will meet for a breakfast on February 12, and then spend the remainder of the day on the Capitol grounds visiting state legislators. The registration fee to attend the reception, breakfast and meet with our state legislators is $150 / person. (The registration fee does NOT include your hotel or transportation expenses. Those are on your own.)
Below is a link with more details on the event as well as a button for sponsorship information and to get registered for the event or book your hotel room.
https://www.amarillo-chamber.org/panhandle-days.html
Thank you again for supporting Amarillo and the Panhandle of Texas! If you have questions about the event or want to submit recommendations for legislation or priorities that affect your business, contact Jason Harrison or call (806) 342-2018.
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SSBI Partner Content: Click here or on the image above for more information,
or click here to email a representative directly.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4
Chamber Event: Ag Appreciation Luncheon & Texas Wheat Symposium
10:30 AM – Agency Updates
10:45 AM – Wheat Market Outlook
11:15 AM – Farm Policy Outlook
11:45 AM – Ag Appreciation Luncheon featuring keynote, Farm Babe, Michelle Miller
Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza - 5th & Buchanan
Free Educational Event & Luncheon
More Information: Steelee, (806) 352-2191
Find this event on Facebook
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4
Council Meeting: Membership Council**
3:30 p.m.
600 S Tyler (Amarillo Club)
Closed Meeting for Council Members Only
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4
Ribbon Cutting: Blumologie
4:00 p.m.
1901 Medi Park Drive, Suite 136
New Member to the Chamber
More Information: Whitney, (806) 414-5577
Find this event on Facebook
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5
Ribbon Cutting: CNS Cares
2:00 p.m.
5801 I-40 West, Suite 103
New Member to the Chamber / New Location
More Information: Brittany, (806) 847-7963
Find this event on Facebook
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11
Council Meeting: Ag & Natural Resources Council**
11:00 a.m.
Chamber Board Room
Closed Meeting for Council Members Only
More Information: Jason, (806) 342-2018
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11
Council Meeting: Governmental Affairs Council**
12:00 p.m.
Chamber Board Room
Closed Meeting for Council Members Only
More Information: Jason, (806) 342-2018
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12
Ribbon Cutting: PJ's Coffee
10:30 a.m.
9201 Town Square Blvd Suite 1310
New Business Grand Opening
More Information: Alexandra, (806) 318-3016
Find this event on Facebook
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DECEMBER 18-31
Due to the busy holiday season and limited number of staff or volunteers available, the Chamber will not have any ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, or events the last two weeks of the year. We look forward to celebrating many more events in 2025.
Please note, the Chamber may have limited hours during the week of Christmas, so if you need to meet with a Chamber staff person, please call (806) 373-7800 to ensure someone is able to help you before you come.
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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 Building Closes for Lunch Daily from 12pm - 1pm | |
Please make note of our new hours for the Chamber of Commerce. Our Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and most Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Chamber building will be closed for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m. daily with the exception of days we have a Chamber Council or Chamber Board meeting scheduled in the building. Should you have business with Center City of Amarillo during those times, call (806) 372-6744, or if you need the Amarillo Convention & Visitor Bureau / Visit Amarillo, call (806) 374-1497.
If you need to do business with the Chamber or get a certificate of origin, please call (806) 373-7800, and if we miss your call, please leave us a voicemail and someone will be back to you soon.
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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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Additional Business Resources & Opportunities | | |
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | December 3
- NWTHS Freestanding ERs Reopen
- Local Focus
- Last Day of the Panhandle Gives
- VHA Data Breach
- “Together We Can” Kicks Off
- In the Current Brick & Elm
- Chip Chandler’s “Can’t Miss”
- Local Job Listings
- Eye on Amarillo
- An Oral History of the Panhandle Gives
- Local Obituaries (Last Week of November)
- and More
Click here to read the entire update.
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THE AMARILLO WEEKLY EDIT | December 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.
- Amarillo on the Big Screen!
- Happening this Week
- On-Going Exhibits / Shows
- and More!
Click here to read the entire newsletter.
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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
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 - New Member Reception & Orientation (Private event before the After Hours)
2/20/25 - Reed Beverage
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
6/TBD - Coffee with the Chamber -- Legislative Update
7/10/25 - Amarillo National Bank
7/24/25 - Chamber Open Golf Tournament
8/7/25 - Tri-State Exposition / Fairgrounds
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
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.
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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, 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.
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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
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 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
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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