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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

This week's email includes:


  • Video Invitation for Thursday's Business After Hours at Hodgetown
  • RSVP Now for Coffee with the Chamber--State Legislative Panel Update on Wednesday, June 29th
  • Network on the Greens at the Chamber Open Golf Tournament on Thursday, July 21st at Ross Rogers Golf Complex...Only 3 Team Spots Remain
  • 2 Recent Ribbon Cuttings
  • Welcome to 2 New Members
  • More Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Council Meetings & Events Happening Soon
  • Additional Business Resources & Opportunities
  • 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

Join Us Thursday 6/23 for After Hours at Hodgetown from 5-7pm
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Click here or the image above for more information on upcoming After Hours and photos from past events. Click here to find this event on Facebook and invite your friends and colleagues.


Check out the video with Ashley Gutierrez and Sierra Todd discussing the plans for Thursday's event.


This event will be held in the Fairly Club Level at Hodgetown. Note, there is no baseball game that evening.

Coffee with the Chamber--State Legislative Panel Update Wednesday, June 29th  |  8:30am

Join us at 830am on Wednesday, June 29th for our next free SSBI event at Sharpened Iron Studios. This event will include Representative Four Price with a panel of community leaders and legislative officials discussing important updates for our area. This is a great opportunity to network with other members and learn about important issues that may affect your business. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.  


Find this event on our Chamber Calendar or on Facebook.


This event will be offered free of charge to our members thanks to our generous SSBI partners, please RSVP to Denise no later than 6/24 at (806) 373-7800.

Chamber Open is Thursday, July 21st at Ross Rogers Golf Complex -- Only 3 Sponsorship Teams Remain

Our 23rd Annual Chamber Open happening on Thursday, July 21st at Ross Rogers Golf Complex. This event sells out every year with 288 golfers, and we are already down to our last remaining sponsorship teams.  Don't wait to contact Denise at (806) 373-7800 about pricing and availability to secure your spot for this fun day of networking on the greens.  This event includes lunch, door prizes, goodie bags for each golfer, beverages and an awards dinner at the end of the day.


Get more details and see our complete list of sponsors here.
Recent Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Events

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

Click here to watch the Budnuts Mini Donuts Ribbon Cutting video.

Click here to watch the Scottco 50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting video.

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.

Welcome 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.

Limitless Achievements, Inc

Alicia McHenry

600 S Tyler St Ste 2100

Amarillo, TX 79101

(806) 400-2737

www.limitlessachievements.com

Local Non-Profit, Serving the Women of the Texas Panhandle.



Wubby's Place

Savanna Keller

4410 Bell St

Amarillo, TX 79109

(806) 290-5707

www.wubbysplace.com

Children's boutique that carries only bamboo clothing ranging from sizes newborn to 10 years. As well as handmade, one of a kind children's furniture.
Chamber Events Coming Up Soon

​THURSDAY, JUNE 23


Club Meeting: Round-Up Luncheon** at Crazy Larry's Bar-B-Que

11:45am

4315 Teckla Blvd

More Info: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006

THURSDAY, JUNE 23


Chamber Event: Business After Hours at Hodgetown with the Sod Poodles

5:00pm

715 S Buchanan

More Information: Ashley, (806) 342-2015

Find this event on Facebook
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FRIDAY, JUNE 24


Ribbon Cutting: Allstate Security Industries, Inc.

10:00am

3433 Plains Blvd

More Information: Melinda, (806) 354-3200

Find this event on Facebook

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

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Ribbon Cutting: Providence Home Loans

4:30pm

6818 Plum Creek

More Information: David, (806) 367-8173

Find this event on Facebook

TUESDAY, JUNE 28


Council Meeting: Business Council**

11:45am

Chamber Board Room

More Information: Lindsey, (806) 342-2006
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29

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Chamber Event:  Coffee with the Chamber--State Legislative Panel Update (An SSBI Sponsored Event)

8:30am

1314 S Polk (Sharpened Iron Studios)

RSVP for this FREE event by 6/24 to Denise at (806) 373-7800.

More Information: Jason, (806) 342-2018

Find this event on Facebook
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FRIDAY, JULY 1


Ribbon Cutting: Wubby's Place

9:30am

4410 Bell

More Information: Savanna, (806) 290-5707

Find this event on Facebook

MONDAY, JULY 4


Chamber Closed: Independence Day Holiday

The Chamber will be closed for the July 4th holiday and will reopen Tuesday at 8am.
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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Additional Business Resources & Opportunities
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MAIN POINT MONDAY FROM AMARILLO MATTERS | June 20



This week's newsletter contains information on:


  • The Lead: See the Good
  • State News
  • Local News
  • Out & About
  • and more


Click here to read the entire newsletter.

BRICKLY NEWSLETTER FROM BRICK & ELM MAGAZINE | June 21


This week's newsletter includes information on:


  • City Proposes “Tiny House” Community
  • Local Focus
  • Blood Center Needs O-Negative Blood: 
  • Milestone for Randall Grad: 
  • Santa Fe Depot Event Center: 
  • Canyon Chamber Postpones Fireworks: 
  • Chip Chandler's "Can't Miss"
  • Eye on Amarillo
  • Mindset: How to Be More Miserable
  • and more


Click here to read the entire update.
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.
Taking Flight Travel Survey
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.
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.
Thank You SSBI Partners
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.
Chamber Events Planned for 2022
All events are tentative and subject to change.
Watch the online calendar for more details and updates.

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

6/29 - Coffee with the Chamber -- SSBI Partner Sponsored Event

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.
Chamber Partner Cramer Marketing Offers
Advertising Options to Members
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.
Chamber Partner CGI Communications Offers
Advertising Options to Members
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.
Zeke Siembor
(585) 427-0020 Ext. 548 or (585) 301-5301
Stacey Siembor
(800) 398-3029 Ext. 538 or (585) 305-4909
Associates:
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.
Chamber Staff

Jason Harrison

President & CEO


Lindsey Arbeiter  

Executive Vice President


Penni Bentley

VP of Communications & Marketing


Ashley Gutierrez

Membership Director


Mary Garcia

Business Development Director


Christy Bigler

Finance Director / Database Administrator


Denise Rayford

Director of First Impressions


Sydney Frye

Communication & Marketing Assistant
See our Staff Directory with photos, direct phone numbers and more on our Contact Us page of the website.
2021-22 Chamber Board of Directors
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
Alpha Media

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, AgTexas Farm Credit

Charles Leard, M&R Liquor

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

Lindsay Reynolds, Elevate Amarillo President

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

on our website. 
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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