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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes registration information on our BusinessConnection tradeshow, our guest column from Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, one of our Supporting Small Business Initiative Partners, an invitation to a FREE webinar by Jody Holland April 28th, and a special briefing by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Public Private Strategies Institute also tomorrow. We are happy to welcome a new member this week. Check out our upcoming ribbon cuttings, and don't forget to get out and vote. There’s still time to submit your nominations for Top 20 Under 40, Top Business and Top Emerging Business awards. We hope to see you at our next After Hours on May 6th. A big thank you to all our Spring Mega Market sponsors and participants! We will have pictures up soon, keep an eye on our social media. Get details on all of this and more below.
We will continue 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 staff, Board of Directors, 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.
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
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Make your voice heard and VOTE! Today is the last day for early voting. Election Day is
Saturday, May 1st.
Click here to view Potter County voting information.
Click here to view Randall County voting information.
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Boots & Business--BusinessConnection® Tradeshow
Thursday, May 20th | Tri-State Fairgrounds
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If you haven't signed up for a booth yet, don't wait...space is limited. Click here to read about changes to this year's event and click here to reserve your booth. Food vendors if you want to showcase some of your tasty food at the tradeshow, give us a call at 373-7800 for booth information. |
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Check out our 30-second TV spot and be watching for it on your favorite location channels. You may also hear it on one of our great local radio stations. |
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Amarillo Economic Development Corporation's
Intern Experience 2021
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We at the Amarillo EDC heard from local employers that their college interns sometimes struggle to get acclimated to the Amarillo area and make friends outside of the company they're interning for. So, we decided to get them together and show off our community! Uncover Amarillo is the Amarillo EDC’s Intern Experience that brings interns together from multiple companies to meet others their age, connect with Elevate Amarillo young professionals, and experience different parts of the city. Interns also receive information about temporary housing, a Chamber list of apartments and things to do around town during their summer internship!
“This experience has brought me a new sense of hope for the future of my hometown. I can’t wait to see all of the good things that come from the new generation of leaders being brought up here. The future looks bright for the Yellow City.” Lisa Silvestre
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SSBI Partner Content. Click here to email an Amarillo Economic Development Corp. representative directly or click on the graphic above to visit their website and find more information about their programs.
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Welcome to this New Member |
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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 373-7800. |
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Innovation Outpost
Reagan Hales
1314 S. Polk
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 371-5368
The mission of the Innovation Outpost to advance industrial innovation, digital transformation, and twenty-first-century skill development to foster a more competitive and advanced economy in the Texas Panhandle.
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Sign Up Now for The Art of Hiring Smart FREE Webinar
Wednesday, April 28 | 9am-10am
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This program will teach you the following key principles that will help you hire the best candidate every time.
• How to write ads that attract the right people to apply for your position
• How to screen in a way that doubles your odds of a good hire
• How to build behavioral interviews to increase your odds of the right hire even more
• How to establish objectivity in the interview process
• The keys to onboarding for success
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Top 20 Under 40, Top Business, and Top Emerging Business Nominations Due by May 7th |
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There's still time to get your nominations in! If you know an outstanding individual or business that you would like to nominate for a 2021 Top 20 Under 40 Award, Top Business Award, or Top Emerging Business Award, click here to fill out the form and submit the nomination to us by May 7, 2021. We will send nominees an official application to be completed and returned to us by Friday, May 28, 2021. Award winners will be selected by the Business Council of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and recognized in August 2021. |
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Special Briefing on the U.S. Small Business Administration's New Restaurant Revitalization Fund on Wednesday, April 28 |
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Join the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Public Private Strategies Institute for a national briefing on Wednesday, April 28 at 1 p.m. ET about the new $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). This briefing is cosponsored by the SBA and PPSI.
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman will kick off this event. The SBA helps small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream and is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
President Biden and the SBA are launching the RRF to ensure restaurants get the help they need. In the American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law on March 11, 2021, Congress appropriated $28.6 billion for the SBA to award relief through the RRF Program until funds are expended. Fund recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as the funds are used for eligible purposes no later than March 11, 2023.
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Upcoming Events Within Next Two Weeks |
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4:00pm
5073 S Coulter St
More Information: Lindsay, 677-0499
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9:00am-10:00am
More Information: Jody, (325) 829-0401
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THURSDAY, MAY 6
5:00pm - 7:00pm
720 S Tyler
Bring your business cards and be ready to meet some new people at this free networking event. There will be food, drinks, fun and lots of networking.
More Information: Ashley, 342-2015
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FRIDAY, MAY 7
11:00am
14621 Interstate 27
More Information: Garrett, 358-1391
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Mark Your Calendar for Business After Hours at
Harrington Academic Hall - WTAMU Amarillo Center
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"Business After Hours" are FREE business networking events for current and future members of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. Join us for food, drinks, and networking. Click here to get more information on our website or click here to join the event on Facebook and invite your friends.
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If your business is interested in hosting a Business After Hours in 2022, contact Ashley Gutierrez for more information on host responsibilities, requirements, and scheduling availability. |
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Chamber Job Bank -- List Your Openings for FREE |
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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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State Affairs Report from Texas Association of Business
for April 23rd
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The Texas Association of Business weekly State Affairs email update for April 23rd includes:
- Criminal Justice Reform
- TAB Encourages Increased Coordination & Data For Higher Education
- 87th Legislative Session Updates
- TAB Hot Tracks & Bills to Watch...
- Articles of Interest
- Coalitions & Engagement Opportunities
- TAB Top Priorities
- and more
Read the entire newsletter and find links for more information here. |
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The Chamber is thrilled to announce and recognize our new sponsors that are stepping up to be part of the Supporting Small Business Initiative for 2021. This new 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 2021.
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. |
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Chamber Events Planned for 2021
All events are tentative and subject to change.
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5/6 - Business After Hours at WTAMU Amarillo Center
5/20 - BusinessConnection® at the Tri-State Fairgrounds
5/27 - Business After Hours at Carson Wealth
6/10 - Business After Hours at Adobe Walls
7/8 - Business After Hours at First United Bank (The Colonies)
7/15 - Building a Company Culture Seminar with Jody Holland
7/22 - Chamber Open Golf Tournament at Tascosa Golf Club
7/29 - Business After Hours at WT Enterprise Center (or Revolution at 800)
8/12 - Business After Hours at Nistler's Lawn & Landscape's Resplendent Garden
8/26 - Annual Banquet & Business Excellence Awards
9/9 - Business After Hours at Amarillo Club
9/23 - Business After Hours at Courtyard by Marriott Amarillo West Medical Center
10/7 - Good Times Celebration® Barbecue Cook-Off at the Tri-State Fairgrounds
10/21 - Business After Hours at Casey Carpet One
10/28 - Business Seminar
11/4 - Business After Hours at The Nesting Place - Bushland
11/18 - Fall Mega Market
12/1 - Ag Appreciation Luncheon at the Amarillo Civic Center
12/2 - Business After Hours at Street Toyota
12/16 - Business After Hours at Rt. 66 Auto Haus
If you have questions about participating in or sponsoring any events, please call the Chamber at 373-7800.
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Free COVID-19 Rapid Testing Kits Still Available for Small Businesses |
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To learn more about this program that was started in an effort to help support the continued operation of small businesses throughout the state of Texas by Governor Abbott, click here. If you are a small business owner and would like information about free testing for your business, please call Denise at 373-7800 or email denise@amarillo-chamber.org. |
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COVID 19 Vaccine Offered Through City of Amarillo |
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The City of Amarillo Public Health Department is currently administering COVID-19 vaccines. Immunizations will take place at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex (401 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101). Eligible citizens should enter the North Exhibit Hall through Entrance 3. Beginning Monday, March 29th ALL ADULTS will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 Vaccine in Texas.
Be sure to check the clinic hours and vaccine availability ONLINE before going. |
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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 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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President & CEO
VP of Membership & Business Development
VP of Communications & Marketing
Membership Director
Business Development Director
Database Administrator
Director of First Impressions
Senior Consultant
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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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2020-21 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
Jason Harrison
President & CEO
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Brandy Sanchez
Membership & Quality of Life Chair
KAMR/KCIT/KCPN-TV
Wes Wright
Business Chair
Wright Law TX, PLLC
Leon Church
Ag & Natural Resources Chair
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DIRECTORS
Tyler Andrews, Andrews & Associates / cat.man.du
Blaine Baker, Crown House Insurance
Scott Bentley, Amarillo EDC
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
Brady Hochstein, Elevate Amarillo
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
Stephanie Price, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
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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