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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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Tuesday, September 28, 2021 |
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This week's email includes a big thank you to our many barbecue sponsors and teams. The event is coming up in just 9 days, and we are looking for a few more volunteers, so find the link below to apply. We are thrilled to welcome 3 new members and have several events coming up in the next two weeks. We encourage you to go out and VOTE on November 2nd. The City of Amarillo has provided information on the proposed tax rate so that you can make an informed decision when you vote. Mark your calendar for another Business After Hours coming up on October 14th at Casey Carpet One. We have more information on business travel on Southwest Airlines beginning in March that may be helpful for your travel plans. The State of the City is coming up next week on October 6th at Hodgetown, and there are several additional resources that may benefit your business. Get information on all of this and more below.
We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and add new information and resources to our COVID Resource Page on our website that may be important to our members.
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, and 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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We're Just 9 Days Away From the 25th Almost Annual Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off
Thursday, October 7th at the Tri-State Fairgrounds
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Don't forget to pick up tickets in advance and save $10 over the gate price. Tickets make great gifts for your employees, customers, or VIP clients. All-Inclusive Tickets for this fun event are on sale now at Panhandle Ticket outlets including the Civic Center Box Office (Open Noon-6pm daily), by phone at (806) 378-3096, at participating United Supermarkets Customer Service Desks (Market Street, 45th & Bell, and others) or online at panhandletickets.com. (Online tickets will incur a small processing fee). Tickets are still just $30 in advance, and tickets at the gate will be $40 each.
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We're Looking for BBQ Volunteers |
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If you love the Chamber and our events and want to possibly attend the event for free and work a little as a volunteer, we are now accepting volunteer applications. You can find out more about who is eligible to volunteer, the shifts we need and submit an application through the online form. If selected, more instructions will follow in the coming days. |
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Welcome to these New Members |
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Nova Medical Centers
Billy Junot
1619 S. Kentucky Street Suite F640
Amarillo, TX 79105
(806) 646-6066
100% Occupational Health Care Discover all of the exceptional occupational health care services we have to offer to meet the needs of employers and employees nationwide for testing services and work related injury care.
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Puckett Place Apartments
Hailey Long
3447 Amherst Dr.
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 670-4603
PUCKETT PLACE APARTMENTS - Resort Style Living: Historical icon now being renovated! Boasting sleek, modern interiors, and unique, upscale amenities. Puckett will offer more than apartment living, it will offer a lifestyle. Reopening Soon!
Route 66 Media, LLC
Gary Ware
207 North Main Street
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2277
Route 66 Media owns and operates radio stations in the Texas Panhandle area. Serving their local communities with locally originated programming and being involved in the activities of the community. Tune into Legends 103.9 in Amarillo for classic country music.
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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 373-7800.
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Upcoming Events Within Next Two Weeks |
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
4:00pm
11570 I-27 (Sundown Exit)
More Information: Stephanie, 358-8778
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
10:00am
14310 Soncy
More Information: Evan, (512) 589-1061
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Tri-State Fairgrounds at 10th & Marrs
More Information: Lindsey, 342-2006
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13
11:00am
1012 SE 10th Ave. (Event will be in the employee parking lot across the street from Fiesta Foods.)
More Information: Teresa, 457-6592
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14
5:00pm - 7:00pm
3500 W Interstate 40
Bring your business cards and be ready to meet some new people at this free networking event. There will be food, drinks, fun and lots of networking.
More Information: Ashley, 342-2015
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15
8:30am
5807 SW 45th, Suite 205
More Information: Robin, 331-6890
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September 16, 2021
Know the Facts When Voting
COA Website Has All the Information on Adopted Tax Rate
AMARILLO – When Amarillo voters go to the polls on Nov. 2, they will be voting on the City of Amarillo (COA) adopted tax rate for 2021.
COA wants voters to have convenient and quick access to every bit of information on the adopted tax rate – and how this new rate impacts them as individual property owners. COA has created a website - www.amarillotaxrate.com - so voters have the facts to make an informed decision.
“It is vital that Amarillo voters have accurate information for this new tax rate,” said COA Assistant City Manager Laura Storrs. “Voters can find out where their tax dollars go, the services their tax dollars provide, and what their individual city tax bill will be under this new rate. We want to provide voters all the information they need in a simple and convenient format.”
A key feature of the website includes a search function so voters can enter the taxable value of their property according to the Potter-Randall Appraisal District. This function will allow voters to see their monthly and yearly tax increase under the new city tax rate. The city tax rate for taxpayers age 65 and older will not change.
COA has adopted a 2021 tax rate of $0.48404 per $100 of property value. A $100,000 value homeowner in Amarillo will pay $484.04 per year in city property taxes - or $40.34 per month/$1.33 per day.
For more information, contact City of Amarillo Communications Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov.
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Southwest Airlines: Business Flights to Austin from Amarillo
Beginning March 2022
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Southwest® Business is excited about our recent schedule expansion in Austin, and we know you’re happy about the additional flights between Amarillo and Austin! This means more opportunities for our Team to serve your business travel needs and for you to experience Southwest’s low fares, flexible policies, and Heart.
Wanna book your business travel with Southwest? Try SWABIZ®, our free, self-service corporate booking tool that provides you with the tools you need to efficiently manage your company’s travel. We also have a Team of account managers ready to partner with you as your trusted travel advisor. Connect with an account manager to learn more about these services and how we can best serve your travel needs by emailing SouthwestBusiness@wnco.com or by filling out this form.
Don’t forget that your business travelers can also gain tier status and earn points to redeem for future travel when enrolled in Rapid Rewards®. Your company can also earn Rapid Rewards points alongside your travelers when enrolled in our corporate loyalty program, Rapid Rewards Business. Please reach out to your account manager or send an email to SouthwestBusiness@wnco.com to learn more about our loyalty programs.
We appreciate your partnership and look forward to serving you in Amarillo and Austin!
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Additional Business Resources & Opportunities |
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AMARILLO STATE OF THE CITY | October 6, 2021
Join the City of Amarillo at Hodgetown on Wednesday, October 6th to learn about the City’s accomplishments over the last year, our challenges, and the priorities for Amarillo’s future. We hope you will come!
Please note: we have chosen a large outdoor venue for this event and are planning it with COVID safety measures in mind.
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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS WEEKLY UPDATE | Monday, September 27, 2021
This weekly update includes:
- TAB CEO, Glenn Hamer: The Hill
- On Behalf of Businesses - Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
- President's Post
- and more
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MAIN POINT MONDAY FROM AMARILLO MATTERS | September 27, 2021
This week's newsletter contains information on:
- The Lead: WT Launches Massive Fundraising Campaign
- State News
- Local News
- Sports Wrap - Plunk Gets 100th Win as Rebels Run Past PD in District Opener
- Out & About
- and more
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | September 28, 2021
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Hoodoo Mural Festival is This Saturday
- Local Focus
- WTAMU launches $125 million fundraising campaign
- Amarillo opens new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center
- Jacomo passing the Amarillo Symphony baton
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on AmarilloFirst Look at the North Heights Linen Service
- and more
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SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT SURVEY - PLEASE RESPOND BY NOVEMBER 19
Small businesses are critical to the US economy. But data on small businesses is limited—especially data on how and why small businesses seek financing.
By taking the survey, small-business owners contribute to data that directly informs the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, and others—ultimately benefitting their business and other businesses like theirs.
The survey takes 10 minutes to complete and is open to for-profit businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Responses are confidential, and small-business owners do not need to provide any personal information. Take the survey today—it closes on Friday, November 19. CLICK HERE to take the short survey.
Click here to email the Federal Reserve for questions.
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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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Attention New Members Who Joined Through Our Member Mania Membership Event June 22-24 |
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If you are a new member who signed up during our Member Mania event June 22-24, we need you to update your Membership Listing so that your listing appears properly in our online and printed directories. You can request your login credentials to update your listing on your own by emailing Denise@amarillo-chamber.org, or we can update your listing for you with the following information:
- business name
- business address
- primary contact person's name
- billing address if different
- phone number
- website address
- social media links
- email address (this is for our use only and will not be printed or shared)
- business category type (you can choose up to 3 categories to be listed in)
- and 25-word description about your business
As soon as we get a more complete list of new members, we will share that list in this email in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we work to get our more than 500 new members updated in our database so we can provide you with a more accurate listing.
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The Chamber is thrilled to announce and recognize our new sponsors that are stepping up to be part of the Supporting Small Business Initiative for 2021-2022. This new 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 2021
All events are tentative and subject to change.
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10/7 - Good Times Celebration® Barbecue Cook-Off at the Tri-State Fairgrounds
10/14 - Business After Hours at Casey Carpet One
10/28 - Business Leader Panel Discussion In-Person Seminar
11/4 - Business Webinar with Jody Holland
11/4 - Business After Hours at The Nesting Place - Bushland
11/18 - Fall Mega Market
11/18 - Business After Hours at Fairfield/Four Points Downtown Amarillo
12/1 - Ag Appreciation Luncheon at the Amarillo Civic Center
12/2 - Business After Hours at Street Toyota
12/9 - Annual Banquet & Business Excellence Awards
12/16 - Business After Hours at Rt. 66 Auto Haus
If you have questions about participating in or sponsoring any events, please call the Chamber at 373-7800.
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COVID 19 Vaccine Offered Through City of Amarillo |
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The City of Amarillo Public Health Department is currently administering COVID-19 vaccines. Be sure to check the clinic hours, vaccine availability, or the Mobile Clinic location ONLINE before going. |
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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 representative, Al Forys, and his team 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 Al Forys at the contact information below.
Senior Sales Executive
CGI Communications, Inc.
(585) 576-0947
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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
VP of Membership & Business Development
VP of Communications & Marketing
Membership Director
Business Development Director
Database Administrator
Director of First Impressions
Communication & Marketing Assistant
Senior Consultant
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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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2020-21 Chamber Board of Directors |
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dusty Doyle
Chair
Casey Carpet One Floor & Home
Chris Reed
Chair-Elect
Reed Beverage
John Luciano
Finance Chair
Street Volkswagen
Michelle Reichert
Past Chair
CNS Pantex
Jason Harrison
President & CEO
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Brandy Sanchez
Membership & Quality of Life Chair
KAMR/KCIT/KCPN-TV
Wes Wright
Business Chair
Wright Law TX, PLLC
Leon Church
Ag & Natural Resources Chair
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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
Lew Bradshaw, Pat Davis Properties
Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC
Ryan Chandler, Northwest Texas Healthcare
Richard Constancio, Shiver-Megert & Associates
Joe Graham, Graham Brothers Jewelers
Jason Henderson, Bell
Brady Hochstein, Elevate Amarillo
Mark Hodges, FirstCapital Bank of Texas
Julie Imke, WTAMU Amarillo Center
Charles Leard, M&R Liquor
Trent Morris, Workforce Solutions Panhandle
Ed Nichols, Brown, Graham & Company, P.C.
Joseph Peterson, Edward Jones
Stephanie Price, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Aaron Sage, Sage Oil Vac
Doug Street, Affiliated Foods
Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing
Ronnie Walker, Xcel Energy
Peter Warrick, Atmos Energy
Mikel Williamson, Happy State Bank
Lance Wolff, Insurica DFB
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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