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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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It's Election Day! This week's email includes a reminder to get out and VOTE. You'll also find photos from last week's After Hours at the beautiful Barfield Hotel and a reminder to RSVP today if you are planning on joining us for Thursday's Legislative Discussion & Reception at Reed Beverage. Check out the list of businesses already signed up to participate in next week's Mega Market event and don't miss your chance to reserve your seat for this fun, beneficial networking event. We are thrilled to welcome 5 new members to the Chamber, and we celebrated with one member last week with a ribbon cutting. You'll also find the list of more events that are coming soon. Plans are already underway for BusinessConnection on May 19th, so we are registering booths for both the tradeshow as well as looking for restaurants, caterers, and beverage companies to join us in the Tradeshow Food Court. And if you have great ideas, you might could get your booth for free. We are looking for suggestions for this year's show theme. Don't forget to give a look to the additional resources section for great local information as well as news from the Texas Association of Business and a Food Producers Roundtable event tomorrow from the WTAMU SBDC and the WT Enterprise Center. 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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Today is Election Day--Go Vote! |
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The Chamber never tells you how to vote, we only stress the importance of exercising your right to vote. We encourage you to check the links below to find the best location for you to cast your vote today if you didn't vote early.
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Thank You to the Barfield Hotel for Hosting
Business After Hours Last Week
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Click here or on an image above to view more photos in our online Flickr album. |
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Last Chance to RSVP for this Legislative
Update & Reception Happening Thursday
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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 -- RSVP by Thursday for Next Week's Event |
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March 10, 2022
11:30am - 4:30pm
Four Points by Sheraton
1911 I-40 East
$75 / Person (limit no more than 2 people / company)
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. Find the event on Facebook and share if you have friends that may be interested in participating.
Click here to watch a video with more information about this event.
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Thanks to these companies who have already signed up to participate: |
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1-800-Plumber + Air & Electric
Affiliated Foods, Inc.
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau
Amarillo Tri-State Exposition
Baptist Community Services
Beautycounter
Brothers Auto Care, LLC
CareToday Urgent Health
Carpet Tech
Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle
CTSI
Double S Auctions
Embassy Suites Amarillo Downtown
Fastsigns
First Bank and Trust
First United Bank/Spirit Mortgage
FirstBank Southwest
Four Points
Girls Beckon Irlbeck
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Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas
Insperity
Legacy Supportworks
MrRestore
No Boundaries International
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Nothing Bundt Cakes - Amarillo
Nova Medical Center
PACE/Smartwatervalve
Panhandle Presort Services
Rebekah Gomez
SERVPRO
SIR SPEEDY
Spherion Staffing- AMA
The Upbeat Reporter
Tru By Hilton
West Texas Chimney and Venting Solutions
Whitney Russell Printing
Zip Print
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Mega Market Gold Sponsors |
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Mega Market Table Sponsors |
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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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ETC Business Services LLC
Janie Thomas
8210 W McCormick Rd
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 626-7050
Simplifying financial concerns for small or new business owners with bookkeeping, payroll, employee training and corporate compliance.
Quick Roofing
Chance Pearson
2620 S Kentucky St
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 678-0907
Quick Roofing is a full-service roofing company specializing in residential and commercial new construction, roof replacement, overall roof repair / maintenance, and hail and storm damage restoration.
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Scooter's Coffee
Spencer Walker
3445 S Western St.
Amarillo, TX 79109
(402) 980-6732
Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, was founded in 1998 by Don and Linda Eckles in Bellevue, Nebraska.
Soda Jerks Beverage Company
Brian Pantoja
7148 Bell St.
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 672-4867
Amarillo's Soda Jerks are taking your favorite soda to the next level. Walk-up or drive-thru to try a concoction from the menu or to create your own. Follow them here and on Instagram for the latest news, updates, and promotions!
Zip Print LLC
Kayla Englehardt
501 S. Jackson St
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 374-7711
New Ownership: Zip Print is a full-service commercial printing company that offers several types of printing and finishing services. We provide our customers with quality products at a competitive price.
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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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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
4:00pm
1619 S Kentucky, Suite F670
More Information: Kandace, (806) 331-0141
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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 - 4:30pm
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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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 4th 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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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 28
This week's newsletter contains information on:
- The Lead: Election Day is Here
- State News
- Local News
- What We're Listening To
- Sports Wrap
- Out & About
- and more
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | March 1
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Today is Texas Primary Election Day
- Local Focus
- Amarillo Enterprize Challenge winners announced.
- Local girls basketball teams make state tournament.
- T. Boone Pickens’ ranch still available.
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on Amarillo
- March/April Issue Available Now
- and more
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Texas Association of Business -- The Update Weekly Newsletter | February 28
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:
- Ukrainian Solidarity
- Election Day
- Business & Community Colleges Webinar Series | March 2
- Protecting Your Business from Cyberattacks in Times of Geopolitical Unrest | March 4
- President's Post
- and more
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Food Producers Roundtable | March 2nd at 8:30am
You're invited to this quarterly roundtable bringing food producers in the Texas Panhandle together with industry experts to discuss industry trends, problems, and solutions in commercial food manufacturing.
Industry experts joining us this quarter are:
- Gary Jensen - former President of Roman Meal Company, Vice President of Dakota Specialty Enterprises, and Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Sara Lee Bakery Group.
- Dustin Delano - Senior Business Field Advisor with the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center.
Co-hosted by the WT Enterprise Center and America's SBDC at WTAMU.
Light breakfast and coffee provided.
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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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3/3 - 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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