Click here to view this as a webpage. If you missed our email on Tuesday, May 3rd, you can view it here.

Click here to watch our video on YouTube with Chris Reed about Thursday's After Hours, new products, the Coors Ranch Rodeo and more. We talked about a lot in just 6 minutes. Click here to watch it or share it on Facebook.

Click here or on the graphic above to view more information about this event, and click here to find this event on Facebook and invite your friends and colleagues. Remember, these events are completely free to attend and open to all members and guests.

View more past event photos in our Facebook Album or on Instagram

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.

If you are able and eligible, please make an appointment to donate blood at our Mobile Blood Drive happening on Thursday, May 19th at the Civic Center South Exhibit Hall during BusinessConnection. Click Here to make an appointment for your life-saving gift.

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.

Cindy Foote

Amarillo, TX 79119

(817) 821-4767

I empower students, adults, leaders and organizational teams for success in career and life using the Highlands Ability Battery and Personal Vision Coaching/Whole Person Model Coaching. For individuals or for groups/team workshops. Workshops include: Personal Vision, Authentic Leadership Development and Team Building. I am Certified Professional Coach with Trauma Informed Care certification. And am certified as a Highlands Co consultant.

Bishop B B Brown

772 S Lancewood Ave

Bloomington, CA 92316

(909) 214-0638

NonProfit church community organization throughout the USA for the Glory of God in Jesus Christ. Food-plant ministry for hurting families & Individuals.

Octavio Casas

3505 Olsen Blvd Ste 105

Amarillo, TX 79109

(806) 683-2433

Lighthouse Chiropractic is a patient centered practice that specializes in general family care. Our mission is to help you achieve optimal health and function through high quality Chiropractic care!

Devin Barnett

4140 Business Park Dr

Amarillo, TX 79110

(806) 670-0050

Commercial & residential painting. Our goal is to be the best in the business. We accomplish this by providing excellent quality, customer service, and hiring skilled professionals with outstanding character, who share the same vision.

Magan Catney

4800 Lexington

Amarillo, TX 79119

(806) 798-9700

We’re your local bank that’s got the means and people to make big things happen. For community. For business. For life. Come bloom with us.

Council Meeting: Governmental Affairs Council**

11:45am

Chamber Board Room

More Info: Jason, (806) 342-2018

Ribbon Cutting: LPT CPAs + Advisors PLLC

4:00pm

801 S Fillmore, Suite 420

More Information: Johnny, (806) 373-4884

Ribbon Cutting: Maxivolt Corporation

3:00pm

9350 S Georgia St

More Information: Jeanette, (806) 371-0722

Ribbon Cutting: Red River Brewing & Distillery

4:30pm

3701 SE 25th Ave (at Reed Beverage)

More Information: Wendi, (806) 353-2911

Chamber Event: Business After Hours at Reed Beverage

5:00pm

3701 SE 25th Ave

More Information: Ashley, (806) 342-2015

Ribbon Cutting: Casey Carpet One 75th Anniversary

12:00pm

3500 W Interstate 40

More Information: Dusty, (806) 584-0468

Ribbon Cutting: Amarillo Economic Development Corporation 

10:00am

600 S Tyler St Suite 1600

More Information: Sabrina, (806) 379-6411

Chamber Event: 29th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow

10am-4pm

Amarillo Civic Center

401 S Buchanan

More Information: Mary, (806) 342-2009

Ribbon Cutting: Fat Mama Feeds

11:00am

3912 Canyon Drive

More Information: Ashlee, (806) 681-1071

Council Meeting: Business Council**

11:45am

Chamber Board Room

More Info: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006

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.

Click here for more information on our website.

Booths in the 2022 BusinessConnection Tradeshow are filling up, so don't wait to reserve your booth. Space is limited. Booths (10x10) start at just $300 each. Click here for more information on the show and to reserve your booth. If you have participated in the past and have not yet reserved your booth, click the link above or contact Mary Garcia at 806-342-2009.

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 250 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. 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.

Don't wait...reserve your booth today! Click Here

Sponsored Content. Click here or the ad above for more information.

We are already making plans for our 23rd Annual Chamber Open happening on Thursday, July 21st at Ross Rogers Golf Complex. We are in the process of reaching out to sponsors who supported the Chamber Open last year to secure their space in this year's event. If you participated last year, don't miss your chance to secure your spot, or if you were not part of the event last year and would like to be on the wait list, contact Denise at (806) 373-7800 about availability.

Get more details and see our complete list of sponsors from last year here.

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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:

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Click Here for more information on these upcoming trainings.

May 11th | 12pm

May 19th | 10am

May 20th | 9am

May 25th | 4pm

May 26th | 9am

On Demand

On Demand

In these uncertain times, Taking Flight - Amarillo is trying to get a better understanding of your business’s economics, prospects, and travel perspectives, as we begin to return to some sense of normalcy, post-pandemic. Both the airlines and local and federal governments are wanting to understand the tenor of our business community so that we can act quickly in restoring your air service needs at the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.

Please click the button below to answer a few short questions about your company's travel needs or plans for the future.

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.

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.

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.

Watch the online calendar for more details and updates.

5/12 - Business After Hours at Reed Beverage

5/19 - 29th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow

6/9 - SSBI Partner Event

6/23 - Business After Hours at Hodgetown with the Sod Poodles

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 (806) 373-7800 or email chamber@amarillo-chamber.org.

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.

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.

(585) 427-0020 Ext. 548 or (585) 301-5301

(800) 398-3029 Ext. 538 or (585) 305-4909

Corey Mulhern, Ken Wuest, and Maura Saraco

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.

See our Staff Directory with photos, direct phone numbers and more on our Contact Us page of the website.

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, AgTexas Farm Credit

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

on our website. 

                                                   –  Author Unknown