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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022 |
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This week's email includes a reminder that Election Day is coming up on March 1st, but early voting is now open. You'll also find an invitation to our next Business After Hours coming up on the 24th at The Barfield Hotel. Don't forget to RSVP for our legislative discussion and reception event on March 3rd at Reed Beverage as we prepare for DC Days in April. And if there are important positions or legislative issues that impact your business, email Jason Harrison. Seats and table sponsors are filling up, so don't wait to reserve your seat at Mega Market on March 10th. It's like speed-dating for business and is a fun way to promote your business to other members. We are proud to welcome a new member to the Chamber this week, and we are cutting a ribbon later today for another business. Check out the list of other events coming up in the next few weeks and make plans to join us. If you had a booth at BusinessConnection in the last few years, you can now reserve your booth space for this business-to-business tradeshow coming up on May 19th. Not familiar with BusinessConnection? Email Mary for more information or with questions on booth availability to promote your business to thousands of event attendees. Special thanks to more of our original SSBI Partners from 2021. You can see their photos below with our president, Jason Harrison, as he presented them a small token of our appreciation for this important partnership. Check out the additional resources section for more news and information on an upcoming career fair at the new AmTech facility where you can promote your business. We have a full list of events we are planning for 2022, so mark your calendars and get 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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Early voting is now open in Texas in advance of Election Day on March 1st. Check the links below for early voting locations in Potter and Randall counties.
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Business After Hours at The Barfield Hotel
Join Us for FREE Networking on Thursday, February 24th
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Join us for another Business After Hours free networking event on Thursday, February 24th, from 5pm-7pm at The Barfield Hotel downtown at 6th & Polk. After Hours are completely free to attend and include food, drinks, networking and door prizes. These events are open to all members and guests, so grab a friend or colleague and come meet some new people in this beautiful facility. Get more information and see past photos from these events on our website and find the event on Facebook to share and invite others. |
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What Legislative Positions are Important to Your Business?
We are Planning Now for DC Days with a Legislative Discussion & Reception
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Join us for an SSBI Legislative Discussion and Reception on Thursday, March 3rd, at Reed Beverage from 3:30pm - 5:30pm. The purpose of this free event is to hear from our members on issues and positions that may affect their business and provide an update on plans for DC Days in Washington coming up in April. This event is free of charge thanks to our generous SSBI partners, but RSVPs are required. To learn more about this event, Find it on our calendar and RSVP to denise@amarillo-chamber.org.
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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Mega Market -- Like Speed-Dating for Your Business
Reserve Your Seat Now for March 10th
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March 10, 2022
11:30am - 430pm
Four Points by Sheraton
1911 I-40 East
$75 / Person (limit no more than 2 people / company)
or
$250 Table Sponsor (includes 2 registrations)
Click here for more information and to reserve your seat today.
This event includes lunch, round-table rotations to promote your business,
and a reception at the end of the event for more networking.
Thanks to these Mega Market Sponsors who have already committed:
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Mega Market Gold Sponsors |
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Mega Market Table Sponsors |
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Welcome to this New Chamber Member |
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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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Pella Windows & Doors
Kyle Goldsmith
201 Westgate Parkway West Suite J-1
Amarillo, TX 79121
(806) 354-8040
Pella Corporation is a leader in designing, testing, manufacturing, and installing quality windows and doors for new construction, remodeling, and replacement applications. The Pella Windows & Doors of Amarillo showroom proudly provides new and replacement windows and doors to Amarillo homeowners, builders, and those in surrounding communities.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon |
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
4:00pm
1942 Civic Circle
More Information: Marcie, (806) 331-2002
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
4:00pm
1619 S Kentucky, Suite F670
More Information: Kandace, (806) 331-0141
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24
5pm-7pm
600 S. Polk
More Information: Ashley, (806) 342-2015
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25
5:00pm
6801 S Bell, Suite 400
More Information: Robyn, (806) 567-5486
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THURSDAY, MARCH 3
3:30pm - 5:30pm
3701 SE 25th (Reed Beverage)
RSVP to Denise at (806) 373-7800
More Information: Jason, (806) 342-2018
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THURSDAY, MARCH 3
4:30pm
2820 Virginia Circle
More Information: Nicole, (806) 356-5068
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THURSDAY, MARCH 10
11:30am - 430pm
1911 I-40 East (Four Points by Sheraton)
This fun networking event is like speed-dating for business. Reserve your spot today for $75/person. 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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* 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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Past Exhibitors May Reserve Booths Now for the
29th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow on
May 19th at the Amarillo Civic Center
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Thursday, May 19, 2022
10am - 4pm
Amarillo Civic Center
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If you were an exhibitor in our 2019 or 2021 BusinessConnection events, check your inbox for an email we sent to all past exhibitors recently to reserve a booth at the 2022 event on May 19th. If you had a booth previously but didn't receive the email, contact Mary Garcia at (806) 373-7800 for more information on securing your booth space. If you are a new member or haven't participated in this event in the past and would like to have a booth or be on the list when we open up registration to all, contact Mary at the above information.
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. |
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Thank you to our 2021 SSBI Partners |
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We are so appreciative of our 2021 Supporting Small Business Initiative Partners who stepped up to support the Chamber, our mission, and our members. SSBI Partners allowed us to offer a number of online and in-person events and webinars in 2021 at little to no cost to our members. We thank them for their commitment and generosity last year. Partners were recently presented with a small token of our appreciation from Graham Brothers Jewelry. We will be highlighting more of these important partners in the coming weeks in this newsletter and on our social media. You can see a complete list of partners at the bottom of this page or on our website. If you would like more information on this partnership, please contact Jason Harrison at (806) 342-2018. |
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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 | February 14
This week's newsletter contains information on:
- The Lead: Amarillo Matters Announce Endorsements
- State News
- Local News
- What We're Listening To
- Sports Wrap: Breaking Down Playoff Action
- Out & About
- and more
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | February 15
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- AISD Bond Proposal May Include Natatorium
- Local Focus
- Yep, It's Buc-ee's
- 100 Club Helps AFD Purchase Equipment
- Kids Inc Announces Leadership Gifts
- Quill Smith Gets a Home at Amarillo Zoo
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on Amarillo
- Successful Goal-Setting...in February
- and more
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AMTECH CAREER FAIR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
Join us March 4th, from 8 AM - 4 PM for the first ever AmTech Career Fair; an interactive exploration of careers in the Texas Panhandle and the pathways that lead to them. Employers and Educators are encouraged to create interactive activities to engage the over 1,800 student participants in exploring the knowledge and skills behind the job titles. This is NOT your average career fair!
Schools represented at AmTech Career Academy are:
- School of Animal Science
- School of Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing
- School of Business, Marketing and Finance
- School of Culinary Arts
- School of Law and Public Service
- School of Media Arts
- School of Medical Arts
- School of STEM and Information Technology
- School of Transportation
There is no cost for an employer or educator booth. Employer booths should strive to have an interactive element to their career displays, a game, a hands-on activity, or something for the students to take away as a reminder of the career(s) you are representing.
Please follow the link below to register for Employer/Educator booths.
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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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2/24 - Business After Hours at The Barfield Hotel
3/3 - SSBI Legislative Discussion & Reception for DC Days
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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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 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, Underwood Law Firm
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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