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Today's email includes some businesses we will be celebrating with this month for ribbon cuttings and ground breakings, the latest news from Texas Association of Business, an upcoming free money management webinar from SBDC, and federal resources for small businesses. Be sure and check out the final six winners announced today from Amarillo Matters who all won $1,000 each, and be sure to shop with them this week for a chance to win $500. Get information on these things and more below.
We are continuing 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 Board of Directors, Staff 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.
Gary Molberg
President & CEO
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
806.373.7800
806.342.2001 direct
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August Events & Ribbon Cuttings |
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
5:00 p.m.
6807 I-40 West
More Information: Payal, 242-5777
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
4:00 p.m.
34th & Osage
More Information: Charles, 358-4726
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
4:00 p.m.
600 S Buchanan
More Information: Kevin, 350-8226
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
4:30 p.m.
3333 S Coulter C5
More Information: Michele, 350-8096
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Just a reminder, our BusinessConnection Tradeshow that was scheduled for August 6th has been CANCELLED! If you have questions about this event, please contact Mary at 342-2009 or email maryg@amarillo-chamber.org.
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Please note, Chamber staff members, Round-Up Club members, and volunteers are required to wear a face mask when attending Chamber events. We encourage others who may attend to practice safe social distancing, frequent hand-washing, and wear a mask. Please check our online calendar for upcoming events and date changes.
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Texas Association of Business
Top Things to Know this Week for Texas Businesses
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Topics in this week's Texas Association of Business email includes:
- Pro-Business Results from the 2020 Primaries
- Keep Texas Moving Virtual Roadshow Dates (Register for Amarillo's webinar happening on Aug. 12th here.)
- Analysis: August Agenda for Local Governments Includes Schools, Police Spending, Property Taxes and a Pandemic
- Record Economic Plunge in Second Quarter and Bleak Jobs Numbers Reveal Virus Toll
- Texas Branded a Top State for Businesses to Survive the Pandemic and more.
Click here or the TAB logo to read the entire weekly newsletter.
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Sponsored Content. Click here to email an Exceptional Emergency Center representative directly
or click on the graphic above to visit their website.
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America's SBDC at WTAMU Free Webinar
Thursday, August 13th - 1pm
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Adelle Lytle will teach you how to budget, so you can take control of YOUR money. During this interactive webinar, you will receive a FREE and easy-to-use 13-week cash flow template, so you can get real about your current finances and mind your business, so it will mind you!
In this session we’ll show you how to:
- Find what you need to get started using the FREE template
- Use the template as a realistic and short-term outlook for your business finances
- Make educated budgeting decisions
- Find some ease knowing that you better understand where your money is going
***Some business owners may feel uneasy thinking they have to share their situation or finances, but we will be using a playful mock business to teach the tool!
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Sponsored Content. Click here to email an Amarillo Urgent Care representative directly
or click on the graphic above to visit their website.
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Amarillo Matters Final Winners Announced |
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Chamber Member business with fewer than 50 employees had the opportunity to sign up for the chance to win $1,000 for their business and $500 for one of their customers from Amarillo Matters. They have officially closed this contest that was designed to encourage people to shop local and support local businesses. They officially awarded 30 business winners over the last few months, including: White Rabbit Antiques, Groovy Pop Gourmet Popcorn, Real Deals - Amarillo, Makie Black, Reserve by HRB Designs, Little Bees Playhouse, Palace Coffee, Snapology of Amarillo, Golden Spread Roofing, Cadence's Canine Creations, The Urban Giraffe, D&D Mattress, Amarillo Grape & Olive, Doche Cleaners, Vaughan's, The Perfect Peach Body Waxing Studio, Blaze's Automotive, Jeff's Gunslingers, Mitch E's Fresh Frozen Lemonade, Party Wheels, Victoria Jones Jewelry, Hoyler Paint & Texture, Yellow City I.T., Paint Nail Bar, Barnes Jewelry, Crazy Larry's Bar-B-Que, Dotsy's, Kumon Math & Reading, Moondoggy's Pizza & Pub Downtown, and Tascosa Creek Outfitters.
While this was the last week for winners, we sure hope you'll continue to shop local and support all of our great local businesses! The final six businesses this week are below. Each will each get $1,000, plus one person from each business will also get $500. Please remember to wear a mask and practice good social distancing!
In addition to the funds raised by Amarillo Matters for this program, a big thanks also goes out to Happy State Bank, FirstBank Southwest, and First United Bank for all of their support! #ShopLocal #LocallyOwned #AmarilloMatters.
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Congrats to this week's $1,000 Winners
Shop with them this week for a chance to win $500
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Barnes Jewelry
100 Westgate Pkwy.
(806) 355-9874
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Crazy Larry's BBQ
4315 Teckla Blvd
(806) 359-3176
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Dotsy's Boutique
2493 I-40 West (Wolflin Square)
(806) 418-6195
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Kumon Math & Reading Center of Amarillo - Southwest
8801 Buccola, Suite 400
(806) 464-4110
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Moondoggy's Pizza & Pub-Downtown
626 S Polk Street
(806) 350-1400
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Tascosa Creek Outfitters
3941 N. Western St.
(806) 352-1515
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Searching for federal resources for small businesses impacted by #COVID19?
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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 in the coming days and weeks 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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Not only is this site updated daily with the City of Amarillo's daily report card, but we are regularly adding new links from local, state and national sources.
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Chamber & Convention & Visitor Council Staff |
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President/CEO
Executive VP Governmental Affairs
VP of Membership & Business Development
Senior Director of Communications
Membership Director
Database Administrator
Business Development Coordinator
Director of First Impressions
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CVC Deputy Director
CVC Executive Assistant
CVC Director of Convention Services
CVC Director of Brand Management
CVC Tourism Coordinator
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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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2019-20 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
Gary Molberg - President & CEO
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Brandy Sanchez - Membership Chair
KAMR/KCIT/KCPN-TV
Wes Wright - Business Chair
Wright Law TX, PLLC
Bob Murray - Governmental Affairs Chair
AimBank
Leon Church - Agriculture Chair
Potter County Commission
Stephanie Price - Quality of Life Chair
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Angela Knapp Eggers - CVC Chair
Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health
Ginger Nelson - Mayor
City of Amarillo
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DIRECTORS
Tyler Andrews, Andrews & Associates / cat.man.du
Blaine Baker, Denton & Baker Agency
David Bishop, Amarillo ISD
Lew Bradshaw, Pat Davis Properties
Lloyd Brown, Amarillo EDC
Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC
Ryan Chandler, Northwest Texas Healthcare
Richard Constancio, Shiver-Megert & Associates
Joe Graham, Graham Brothers Jewelers
Jason Henderson, Bell
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
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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