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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes:
- Next Business After Hours is May 4th at Sharpened Iron Studios
- 7 New Members to Welcome
- 2 Recent Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Photos and Videos
- BusinessConnection Pearl Anniversary Tradeshow Booth Reservations Now Open - Check Out Who is Already Signed Up
- Who's Serving Up Food in the Tradeshow Food Court
- More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
- SSBI Partner Content from Pantex: Earth Day Efforts – Maintaining Sustainability
- Register Now for Governor's Small Business Summit Planned for June 1st -- Chamber Members Get a Discount
- Text Message Reminders about Networking Events
- Additional Business Resources & Opportunities Including:
- Main Point Monday Newsletter | April 24
- Brickly eNewsletter | April 25
- Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Job Openings For Free
- Online Community Calendar - Promote Your Events
- A List of Chamber Events Coming in 2023
- 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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Join Us Next Week for Business After Hours at
Sharpened Iron Studios on Thursday, May 4th
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"Business After Hours" are FREE business networking events for current and future members of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. They include food, drinks, door prizes, and lots of mixing and mingling.
Click here to get more information on After Hours, including past photos and future hosts on our website. Click here to view information on Facebook for the next After Hours at Sharpened Iron Studios on May 4th.
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Welcome to these New Chamber Members | |
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Adventure IRL Travel Agency LLC
Katy Parrish
Amarillo, TX
(806) 638-8057
www.adventureirl.com
Travel Agency specializing in family travel and adventures around the world.
Amarillo Social Club
Charlie Adkins
1619 South Kentucky Suite 1330D
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 398-0130
https://bit.ly/AmarilloSocialClub
Only legal poker room in Amarillo. We offer daily tournaments and cash games. Open 7 days a week 1:00pm - 7:00pm .
Gallagher
Darin Stollings
600 S. Tyler
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 354-8444
www.ajg.com
Commercial Insurance/Benefits & HR Consulting
New York Life - Clayton Currie
Clayton Currie
600 S. Tyler St. Suite 2401
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 677-4596
www.newyorklife.com
At the heart of New York Life is a commitment to be there for our customers when they need us—whether today or decades into the future. We have delivered on that promise for over 175 years by investing wisely, growing a portfolio of strategic businesses, and remaining true to our mission as a mutual company, accountable only to our customers, not to outside investors. For our customers, that means having the confidence that comes with knowing they can build a better future for themselves and those they love.
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Paradise Builders Siding & Window LLC
Brent Lane
3801 Business Park Drive Bldg 100
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 341-4515
www.ParadiseBuildersSiding.com
We have worked on over 5,000 homes over the past 36 years here in the Amarillo, Texas area. We install windows and siding, as well as metal and conventional roofing, insulated patio covers and carports. We started a seamless gutter company and started building new houses in 1995, so when it comes to construction, there is not much we have not seen. Additionally, we build metal buildings and do light commercial work as well.
S&H Solar
Scott Boswell
211 N Wall
Iowa Park, TX 76367
(806) 333-6277
www.shsolarelectric.com
We are a solar, battery, and generator installation company who is looking to open an office in the Amarillo area. Two of our owners are from Dalhart and so we would like our second home office to be in the panhandle.
Three Dog Bakery
Angie Castillo
3562 S Soncy Rd.
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 803-1917
https://threedogbakerylubbocktx.com/
https://threedog.com/bakery/amarillo/
From a passion and love for dogs, Three Dog Bakery was founded with one mission: to fresh-bake, from scratch, the world’s best dog treats and give pet parents everywhere yummy, all-natural dog food they can feel good about sharing with their furry family members. We started based on a love for dogs, and it is that love that continues to support everything we do.
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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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Click here or the image above to view or share this photo on Facebook,
or click here to watch the ground breaking video.
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Click here or the image above to view or share this photo on Facebook,
or click here to watch the ribbon cutting video.
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Reserve Your Booth Now at the 30th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow Happening Thursday, May 18th at the Amarillo Civic Center
Check out the Exhibitor List Signed Up So Far Below
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Check out our 30-second TV spot below or on YouTube or Facebook to share it with your friends, and watch for it on your favorite local channel. Special thanks to Jack Light, Panhandle PBS, for the voiceover for our spot. | |
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We now have posters and FREE VIP tickets for our BusinessConnection tradeshow. We will mail a poster and 20 tickets to all exhibitors who have signed up later this month, but if you would like to pick up a poster or two for your office or some free VIP tickets for your staff or customers, you can pick those up at the Chamber during our normal business hours.
We are excited to offer our longest-running annual event for members, so make sure you are a part of this one-day business-to-business tradeshow that connects nearly 300 businesses with thousands of other members and the general public. It's a great way to show off your products and services and see new trends in a number of different industries. Visit our website, or sign up as a sponsor to secure your space now and get tons of extra publicity and sponsor benefits.
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Thanks to these sponsors:
Gold Sponsors: Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, Amarillo National Bank, AW Broadband, Double U Marketing, FirstBank & Trust Texas, and LifeGift. Gold Sponsor representatives are pictured in the above poster. (LtoR: Barbara VerWey, Matthew Carpenter, Hollie Shankle, Amy Henderson, Ty Cox, and Wendi Swope.)
Silver Sponsors: 1-800-Plumber + Air & Electric, Andrews & Associates, Bell, City of Amarillo, FirstBank Southwest, Happy State Bank, Jenny Edwards Portrait, KT Black, Polaris Healthcare, RedCap Staffing and Zip Print.
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Check out who has already signed up to exhibit at this business-to-business tradeshow.
Get your booth now and don't miss out.
If you have already signed up for a booth, watch your mailbox for your information packet and VIP tickets. They were mailed this week. If you need additional posters or VIP tickets, come by the Chamber during normal business hours and pick up what you need.
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Are you a restaurant, caterer or food/beverage provider? We have one remaining spot to promote your products in the Tradeshow Food Court as part of our BusinessConnection Tradeshow on May 18th from 1130am-130pm. Attendees at the show will be able to purchase lunch tickets in advance for $10 each, or they will be $15 at the door. Food Court Tickets include a one-time entry for all you can eat samples from these participants while in the Food Court. (Note, to-go plates are not available and all food and drinks must be consumed within the food court area of the Regency Room.)
Thank you to these companies who have already signed up to participate. If you would like more information on showcasing your food or beverages in the Tradeshow Food Court, contact Lindsey at (806) 342-2006.
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Chamber Events Coming Up Soon | |
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TUESDAY, APRIL 25
Election Day: Early Voting
Now Open through May 2nd
Click here for Randall County Information
Click here for Potter County Information
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TUESDAY, APRIL 25
Council Meeting: Business Council**
11:45am
Family Support Services (2209 SW 7th Ave)
More Information: Mary, (806) 342-2009
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
Chamber Deadline: Last Day to Nominate a Business or Young Professional for a Business Excellence Award.
Click here for the nomination forms on our website. Award winners will be recognized at the Business Excellence Awards Celebration in August.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 27
Club Meeting: Round-Up Luncheon**
11:45am
Tacos Garcia at 1100 S Ross
More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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SATURDAY, MAY 6
Election Day: Go Vote
Click here for Randall County Information
Click here for Potter County Information
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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.
* 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.
**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.
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New retention pond at Pantex will hold 8 million gallons of beneficial recycled water to be used for 600 acres of crops at the Texas Tech University Research Farm. | |
Pantex Earth Day Efforts – Maintaining Sustainability | |
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Sustainability is the key word when it comes to CNS’s efforts in recycling and being a good environmental steward.
Tracy Griffiths, Pantex’s new Environmental Science senior associate, is working alongside Alicia Barley with Pantex’s Sustainability program to meet some high-level goals on their checklist:
- Reaching carbon pollution-free electric by 2030 (currently, Pantex is at 50%)
- Initiating the fleet electrification program
- Building a net-zero emissions portfolio by 2045, and creating a 50% emissions reduction by 2032.
- Developing climate-resilient infrastructure and operations
- Assisting making our Environmental Management System a business management system to support the achievement of DOE sustainability goals.
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Pantex recycled 1,436,775 pounds of materials in 2022. | |
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“To me sustainability is so important because it is an additional way to preserve the Earth for future generations, by slowing down the affects that humans are having on the environment and climate,” said Alicia Barley, Environmental Sustainability Specialist and EMS Coordinator. “It’s easy to think that the small things don’t matter like recycling a water bottle, or reusing that water bottle instead of grabbing a new one but these small acts really do add up especially at a site as big as Pantex.”
When it comes to Pantex’s recycling efforts, one of the biggest projects focuses on water, actively remediating its underground water. Combined with treated wastewater, water will be sent through a pipeline to the adjacent holding pond, currently under construction.
When completed, the new retention pond will hold 8 million gallons, which equals about 12 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Using irrigation units, about 600 acres of crops will receive the beneficial recycled water at the Texas Tech University Research Farm. Since the start of remedial efforts at Pantex over the last few decades, more than 1.7 billion gallons of water have been beneficially reused … enough to fill the Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium twice.
Since the water reclamation system contains no fish, the indigenous tiger salamander takes advantage of a predator-free environment, laying eggs in the recycled water system. The eggs hatch into larvae known as “water dogs,” and over the next few months, they sprout hind legs, lose their gills, and are able to leave the water. Some, however, become “neotenic”—sexually maturing, but maintaining their larval form. They become enormous, develop teeth, and become cannibalistic, eating salamander larvae, all because of Pantex’s water reclamation efforts and maintaining a delicate balance in the environment.
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Adult “neotenic” salamander found at Pantex. | |
Adult tiger salamander found at Pantex. | |
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“It’s an exciting time to be in Sustainability because we are right at the cusp of big things in renewable and clean energy, electric vehicles and greenhouse gas reduction. As a DOE site we get the privilege to be leaders in the sustainability realm and start moving toward a cleaner future,” added Barley.
The layers of the Pantex Sustainability program cascade, linking to just about every program in some way; millions of pounds of refuse that never makes it to a landfill, driving emissions-free vehicles, water recycling that benefits not only crops, but also indigenous wildlife. All due to reaching and sustaining--- sustainability.
| SSBI Partner Content: Click here to read this article on their website or click here to email a Pantex representative directly. | |
2023 Governor's Small Business Summit Planned for Amarillo June 1st at the Amarillo Civic Center | |
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The Governor’s Small Business Summit aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. This event offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics. It’s also an opportunity to network with other business owners and meet experts who will share timely, relevant and actionable advice on a multitude of small business subjects.
Registration will open at 7:45am and the first session will start at 8:15am. We will release the full agenda soon, so check back for frequent updates!
Panel Topics:
• Access to Finance & Funding
• Business Workforce Development
• Cybersecurity
• Succession Planning
• Marketing & E-Commerce Essentials
*Registration is now open and and more details are coming soon! Watch our newsletters or this page for information or our website.
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Register for this event today to secure your seat. Registration includes breakout sessions, a keynote address and lunch for just $20 per person. Chamber Members can use the discount code
Chamber_50
to get a 50% discount and attend for only $10 per person thanks to the generous support of our SSBI Partners.
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Sponsored Content: Click here or the graphic above to visit the Welcome Pardner website or click here to email a representative directly. | | |
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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 71441. 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 serve on our Roundup Club as a Redcoat Representative, you must apply online.
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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 | April 24
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- The Lead: It's Official, AC is Best
- Election Update
- State News
- Local News
- Out and About
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | April 25
This week's newsletter includes information on:
- Amarillo College Wins Prestigious Aspen Prize
- Local Focus
- Early Voting Underway
- HPPR Looking for a New Studio Home
- Amarillo Area Foundation Announces Laptop Distribution
- Worries About Breast Health Screening Delays
- Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
- Eye on Amarillo
- Last Chance for Our Frank Lloyd Wright Issue
- and more
Click here to read the entire update.
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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 2023
All events are tentative and subject to change.
Watch the online calendar for more details and updates.
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5/4/23 Business After Hours at Sharpened Iron Studios
5/18/23 30th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow
6/1/23 Governor's Small Business Summit
6/22/23 Business After Hours at Adobe Walls Stoneworks
7/13/23 Business After Hours at Amarillo National Bank Skyline Conf. Room
7/20/23 Chamber Open Golf Tournament
8/10/23 Business After Hours at the Tri-State Exposition / Fairgrounds
8/24/23 Business Excellence Awards Celebration
9/7/23 Business After Hours at Casey Carpet One
9/21/23 Business After Hours at FirstBank Southwest Downtown Tower
10/5/23 27th Annual Chamber Barbecue Cook-Off
10/19/23 Business After Hours at Rockwood Furniture
11/9/23 Business After Hours at Four Points Sheraton (Hosted by RAM Hotels)
12/7/23 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.
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Thank You 2023 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 2022-2023. 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: Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, Amarillo National Bank, Atmos Energy, Happy State Bank, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, CNS Pantex, Reed Beverage, and Xcel Energy. RUBY PARTNERS: Amarillo College, Bank of America, Casey Carpet One, FirstCapital Bank of Texas, Southwest Airlines, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. SAPPHIRE PARTNERS: Andrews & Associates / cat.man.du, AT&T, Avant Garden, AW Broadband, BSA Health System, Carson Wealth Management, Edward Jones, FirstBank Southwest, Insurica, and KT Black.
If you would like to know more about this program and the benefits of partnership, contact Jason Harrison or Ashley Gutierrez at (806) 373-7800.
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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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See our Staff Directory with photos, direct phone numbers and more on our Contact Us page of the website.
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2022-23 Chamber Board of Directors | |
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
John Luciano
Chair
Street Volkswagen
Spanky Assiter
Chair-Elect
Assiter Auctioneers
Richard Constancio
Finance Chair
Shiver-Megert & Associates
Chris Reed
Past Chair
Reed Beverage
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
Alpha Media
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DIRECTORS
Tyler Andrews, Andrews & Associates / cat.man.du
Blaine Baker, Crown House Insurance
Brad Baldridge, Xcel Energy
Scott Bentley, Amarillo EDC
Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC
Sonja Clark, Bell
Tony Ensor, Amarillo Sod Poodles
Michael Gonzales, Atmos Energy
Mark Hodges, FirstCapital Bank of Texas
Jody Holland, Jody Holland Training & Speaking
Matt Irwin, Insurica DFB
Karen Isern, Amarillo National Bank
Wade King, AgTexas Farm Credit
Charles Leard, M&R Liquor
Brent McClure, KFDA NewsChannel 10
Jared Miller, Amarillo City Representative
Joby Mills, Happy State Bank
Trent Morris, Workforce Solutions Panhandle
Lindsey Murphy, Education Credit Union
Joseph Peterson, Edward Jones
Brady Ragland, Tri-State Expo
Lindsay Reynolds, Elevate Amarillo President
Chris Rhynehart, Rhynehart Roofing
Doug Street, Affiliated Foods
Wendi Swope, Double U Marketing
Sean Wright, GVH Distribution
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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