Check out your January eNewsletter below with all the latest information. Keep scrolling down and find short blurbs, links, and photos to let you in on the activities of the Chamber and the Convention & Visitor Council (CVC), and meet our newest members from last month, see who celebrated ribbon cuttings, get to know our staff, and more. Need to send one of us an email? Just click on the red names below and email a staff member directly.
We always appreciate your input and feedback on how we can better serve YOU...our members. Feel free to drop us a line or give us a call whenever you have questions or comments.
Penni F. Bentley
Senior Communications Director
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
806.373.7800
806.342.2005 direct
806.674.7334 cell
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STAFF
Chamber of Commerce
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
Convention & Visitor Council
CVC Deputy Director
CVC Executive Assistant
CVC Director of Convention
Services
CVC Director of Brand
Management
CVC Tourism Coordinator
CVC Senior Sales Manager
CVC Sales Manager
CVC Administrative Assistant
PO Box 9480
Amarillo, TX 79105
806.373.7800
806.373.3909 fax
See our Staff Directory with photos, direct phone numbers and more on our
Contact Us
page of the website.
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Congratulations to Ashley Gutierrez on her recent move to the Chamber side and promotion as the new Membership Director. Ashley started in the Convention & Visitor Council office in 2016 as the Sales Manager in the SMERF market promoting Amarillo as a destination for conventions and events. Ashley is currently working with her replacement in the CVC before transitioning her focus to bringing in and retaining more members for the Chamber full-time in February. We're excited to see her growth in this position.
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Congrats to me,
Penni Bentley, Senior Director of Communications, on celebrating
25 years of service to the Chamber. I began my career in January 1995 in the Convention & Visitor Council office as the Convention & Arts Coordinator. In 1998 I became a Convention Sales Manager before giving up the travel to open and run the Visitor Information Center as its manager from 2003 to 2006. In 2006 I moved back to the Chamber side as the Communications Coordinator before being promoted to Communications Director in 2009 and Senior Communications Director in 2012. I've worn several hats over the years, but I really love the opportunity in my current role to promote the Chamber, our events and our members through marketing campaigns, our website, publications, and social media. I'm looking forward to another big year of fun events that bring our members together and help us build a stronger business community.
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Congrats to
Mary Garcia, Business Development Coordinator, on celebrating
19 years with the Chamber. Mary started as the front desk receptionist for the Chamber in January 2001. Because of her always smiling, cheerful disposition, "Sweet Mary" as she was nicknamed, was given a title upgrade sometime over the years to the Director of First Impressions. She held that position for many years until being promoted to the Business Development Coordinator in 2016 where she coordinates huge portions of the annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow and the Business Excellence Awards nominations and applications. Thank you, Mary, for your adaptability and for bringing a positive attitude to every aspect of the Chamber.
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Congrats to
Tessa Davis, CVC Administrative Assistant, on getting your first year of service at the Chamber / Convention & Visitor Council under your belt. Tessa Started in January 2019 and has brought a fun, colorful outlook to the office while also juggling college commitments as she works to obtain her Master of Arts in Communication from WTAMU. Thanks, Tessa, for all you do, and good luck on your upcoming thesis and graduation!
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Welcome these New Members Who Joined in December 2019
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Amazing Lash Studio
Emily Raburn
3350 S Soncy Rd Ste 104
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 318-2060
Full service eye lash studio.
Bellagio Nail Spa
John Vo
3350 S Soncy Rd #100
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 418-4634
Professional nail care for ladies and gentleman. Nails, Waxing and Pedicures Monday - Saturday 9:30AM to 8:00PM and Sunday 11:00AM to 6:00PM.
Bomb City Safes
Robert Deaton
4515 S. Georgia #141
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 681-6190
Large safe showroom. Gun Safes, Office Safes, Home Safes, Jewelry Safes, Handgun Vaults, Vault Doors, and Safe Accessories. Discrete delivery and bolt down services available.
Brothers-Sisters Of Our Military Adventures (B.O.O.M. Adventures)
Blake Siebrecht
7505 Columbus Dr.
Amarillo, TX 79118-1185
(806) 673-6779
Non-profit benefiting Veterans, First Responders, and Gold Star families through the outdoors.
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Camelot Inn
Bud Desai
2508 I-40 East
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 803-7777
Minutes away from Rick Husband International Airport, Downtown Amarillo, Cadillac Ranch, AQHA. Free WIFI, Truck Parking and extended Stay Rates Available.
CBD MAKING Wellness
Krista King
P O Box 52073
Amarillo, TX 79159
(806) 340-4450
CBD MAKING Wellness is an Amarillo-based family/woman-owned small business, dedicated to providing CBD education and wellness products in our community.
Snapology of Amarillo
Bobby Payne
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 414-5353
Snapology is the premier partner for STEAM programs, offering year-round programs in schools, community facilities, and homes. Fun and educational!
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SAVE THE DATE
The 28th Annual BusinessConnection® Tradeshow will take place at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex on
Thursday, May 21st. Check out the
website for information on getting noticed as a
sponsor for this event, and watch for more information to reserve a booth coming soon in February. If you had a booth last year at the area's largest business-to-business one-day show and would like to tentatively reserve your same spot,
drop Mary an email or call her at (806) 342-2009. If you weren't in last year's show and would like a space, you can still contact Mary to be on the waiting list when it's opened to new vendors in April.
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Ribbon Cuttings
December 2019
Click an image to view, print or download original ribbon cutting or ground breaking
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Schedule a Ribbon Cutting
or Ground Breaking
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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. Contact
Christy Bigler
at (806) 342-2004 for more information or to schedule your free event!
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Free Networking at Business After Hours February 13th
If you have yet to join us at one of these fun events, you can expect to meet some new faces, connect with some old friends, hand out some business cards, maybe win a door prize, enjoy some great food and beverages, and network, network, network. Best of all, they are FREE. We invite Chamber members to take advantage of this great way to meet new people who might want to know about your business.
Chamber Members & Guests are invited to join us for another FREE Business Networking event. There will be hors d’oeuvres, drinks & door prizes. Adults only please.
Join the event on
Facebook here
, and invite your friends and colleagues.
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Special thanks to
Ascension Academy for hosting our After Hours on January 9, 2020. Click a photo below to view the
online photo album for the event.
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Special thanks to
Joe's Place (formerly Joe Daddy's) for hosting our After Hours on January 23, 2020. Click a photo below to view the
online photo album for the event.
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Sponsored Content. This event is not put on by the Chamber: Click the image above to
register for this event online. Or
click here to view the event flyer and information on our community calendar.
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2020 Chamber Event Calendar
February 13
- After Hours with Window on a Wider World
February 27
- After Hours TBA
March 12
- After Hours at Home2 Suites
March 26
- Spring Mega Market
April 2
- After Hours with FirstBank Southwest Downtown Tower
April 21
- DC Days in Washington
May 3-9
- National Tourism Week
May 14
- After Hours at Reed Beverage
May 21
- BusinessConnection® Tradeshow
June 4
- Cattle Drive Downtown
June 11
- After Hours Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center
June 25 - After Hours at Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo Arena
July 16 - After Hours TBA
July 23
- Chamber Open Golf Tournament
August 6
- After Hours TBA
September 10
- Good Times Celebration® Barbecue Cook-Off
September 17
- After Hours at Courtyard by Marriott Amarillo West Medical Center
October 8
- After Hours TBA
October 29
- Annual Banquet & Business Excellence Awards
November 12
- After Hours TBA
December 2
- Ag Appreciation Luncheon & Texas Wheat Symposium
December 3
- After Hours TBA
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Please check the
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Welcome to the Team
The Chamber and Convention & Visitor Council are happy to welcome
Lisa Perdue
as the Senior Sales Manager. Lisa will work specifically with the SMERF market, which handles Social, Military Reunion, Education (Youth), Religious, and Fraternal group meetings. Born and raised in East Texas, but an Amarillo native by heart, the energy and love Lisa has for this wonderful city is contagious and intriguing. She looks forward to working with planners and sharing her excitement for our area.
Got a convention group or event that you want to bring to town? Contact the CVC Sales department for help with meeting space, group room rates, planning assistance and more. Call (806) 374-1497 or visit
https://www.visitamarillo.com/meetings/.
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Welcome these conventions & groups coming to Amarillo soon!
February 8-9
Kids Incorporated
Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame
February 28-29
The Kody Hodge Foundation
2020 One Act Play Festival
200 people
March 5-8
West Texas Pharmacy Association
2020 WTPA Annual Conference
90 people
March 12-14
FIRST® in Texas
Robotic Competition - District Event
600 people
March 29-30
Jehovah Witnesses
CCJW Circuit Event
70 people
March 30 - April 3
Ogallala Water
Summit & OAP-CAP Meeting
200 people
March 30 - April 3
Texas Water Utilities Association
Panhandle Regional Training
100 people
April 18-19
Jehovah Witnesses
CCJW Circuit Event
70 people
April 22-26
State of Texas Crisis Intervention Team
Annual Conference
150 people
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Do you get the Tuesday morning email updates for what’s going on around town with tourism, conventions, attractions and events? Email Braley Hand to be added to this fun and informative weekly email blast at
braley@visitamarillo.com
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Thank You for Renewing Your Membership in December 2019
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Advanced Pavement Maintenance
Amarillo Air Conditioning, Inc.
Amarillo Crime Stoppers Inc.
Amarillo Oral & Maxillofacial
Surgery
Amarillo STAT Care
Apartment Association of The
Panhandle
Ashley Mauldin Insurance
Ashmore Inn & Suites II, Inc.
Axigent Technologies Group, Inc.
Bell
Betenbough Homes
Bivins-Childers, Inc
Brown Automotive Group LP
BSA ComPassion Home Care
Budweiser Distributing Company
Cash Store
Central On-Line Security
Chambers Electric, LLC
Comac Fixtures Inc
Courtyard by Marriott Amarillo West
Medical Center
Culligan of Amarillo
David's Quality Contracting, LLC
Dick Ford Company
Display Concepts Party Rentals
E & H Equity
Embassy Suites Amarillo
Downtown
Fairly Group
Firehouse Subs
Fogg and Associates LLP
Gary Strickland Co.
Gary's Heating & Air Conditioning
Golden Spread Energy, Inc
Graphic Equipment & Supply
Company
Hagy Company
High Plains Food Bank
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Hoarel Sign Company
Hudgins Crosier Sumpter, P.C.
Irish Springs Pools & Spas
J Lee Milligan Inc
Jaelyn Properties
James S Vaughan DDS
KFDA NewsChannel 10 CBS
Klein Eye Center
Larry Brown Realtors
Laura W. Bush Institute for
Women's Health
Law Office of Cynthia Barela
Graham
Leadership Amarillo & Canyon
Mayfield, Rahlfs, Weaber &
Parsons, LLP
Miracle Covenant Church Healing
Center - Amarillo House of
Prayer
Moss Body Shop, Inc.
Mullin, Hoard & Brown LLP
My Crop Technologies LLC
National Livestock Insurance
Agency
Neptune Leasing, Inc
OJD Engineering, LP
Panhandle Community Services
Paramount Baptist Church
Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins &
Mott LLP
Polk Street United Methodist
Church
Power, Pipe and Tank, LLC
Premier Truck Group of Amarillo
Price Overhead Door Co. Inc.
Price Roofing Co.
Pride Home Center
Purpose + Passion Boutique
Quick Quack Car Wash (Coulter)
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Renaissance Apartments
Richard L Hanna Attorney at Law
Rock Island Apartments
Royal Architectural Products, Ltd.
Scottco Mechanical Contractors
Simpatico Systems
Skip's Salsa, LLC
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Sparky's Storage Solutions
Starlight Ranch Event Center
State Farm-Shannon Brooks
Steve Rogers Company
Swifty Communigraphics
Texas Blue Lake Pools, Inc.
The Herring at Civic Center
Top Notch Outfitters Inc
Triangle Realty, LLC
Upshaw Insurance Agency
Victor B. Glenn C P A
Water Still
West Texas Insurance Agency
Westgate Mall
Whit-Co Checks
Whit-Co Stamps & Engraving
Willow Creek Kennels
Witt Flooring Center
Wolflin Mortgage Company
Yellow City Comic Con LLC
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REMEMBER: You can pay your Chamber invoices online and even update your membership listing, including address, phone, fax, email, website, description of services and more. Visit the MEMBERS ONLY section of our website or email
Christy@amarillo-chamber.org
for your login name and password if you have forgotten it. Need help? Give her a call at 342-2004.
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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
Burdett Morgan Williamson & Boykin
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 - Convention & Visitor 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
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
Laura Street, Amarillo EDC
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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ADVERTISING PARTNERS
Want to know about Advertising Options with the Chamber or find out who our third-party partners are? Check out our
Advertising Opportunities page on our website for a list of authorized partners offering products on our behalf.
We encourage you to reference this page if anyone reaches out to you with a solicitation claiming to be "with the Chamber" BEFORE you give them any private or financial information. And if you ever have a question or want to verify who our partners are, just give us a call at 373-7800 or email
penni@amarillo-chamber.org
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