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Today's email includes information on PPE (face masks) you can pickup on Thursday for your employees, details and signup information about our Chamber Open Golf Tournament on July 23rd, marketing money available from Amarillo EDC, an upcoming After Hours, the latest update from Texas Association of Business, 2 more weekly $1,000 winners from Amarillo Matters, a big attraction that opens up this week, BusinessConnection booths and more. Check out all of the details 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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Members Can Pick Up Free Face Masks at the Chamber
Thursday at 10am Courtesy of UniFirst
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UniFirst Corporation has partnered with the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and donated 10,000 protective face masks for local businesses in need, as part of a company-wide initiative to support the small business community.
If you are a small business in need of masks for your employees, we will be giving away an allotment of masks on
Thursday, June 18th at 10am at the Chamber of Commerce. Feel free to stop by Thursday starting at 10am to pick up masks. If you cannot be present at that time and need masks, please contact
Denise at the Chamber at
373-7800 or email her at
denise@amarillo-chamber.org to reserve some for you to pick up at the Chamber between the hours of
9am - 4pm Monday through Friday. Masks are available on a first-come-first-serve basis while supplies last. Our goal is to be able to share with as many small business Chamber members as possible.
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Be sure and check out the quick
1-minute video to learn more about this PPE donation to the Chamber for small local businesses.
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Sign Up Now for Chamber Open Golf Tournament on
July 23rd at Ross Rogers Golf Complex
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We are thrilled to announce that our 21st Annual Chamber Open will be held as planned on Thursday, July 23rd at the Ross Rogers Golf Complex. We have been working with city officials and are staying up to date on any restrictions that may still be in effect so that we can hold this event in the safest manner possible with modifications.
We will be announcing in the coming weeks the schedule, planned activities, and any changes to the traditional scramble format we have used in the past.
We have a limited number of spots available for sponsors and teams to participate in this fun, outdoor networking activity that has grown to be one of the largest one-day charity tournaments in the area. If you are interested in a team or sponsorship opportunities to get more recognition for your business, contact Jason at 342-2018 or Denise at 373-7800.
Take a look at our website for a list of sponsors who have already secured their spot, and watch for more
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Money Still Available for Small Businesses from Amarillo EDC
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We have received several applications for the
#AmarilloIsOpen Marketing Partner Initiative, however, we're excited to announce that
we still have spots available!
This program allows
200 qualifying businesses to become marketing partners with the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation and receive
$5,000 for their efforts. Qualifying businesses will receive marketing materials such as yard signs, posters, and social media graphics that will be displayed during this campaign.
We are still accepting applications for #AmarilloIsOpen, please read all of the qualifying factors that must be met to gain acceptance into this program. The first 200 qualifying businesses will be accepted into the program, on a first come, first serve basis. You must fill out the application and email it to
info@amarilloedc.com, the time stamp on your email will hold your place in the application process.
Click the button below to download the application:
Sincerely,
Kevin Carter
President & CEO
Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
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Business After Hours at Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo Arena
Thursday, June 25
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We've missed networking as much as all of you. Although we are still doing our best to maintain proper safety precautions, we want to share with you our first "unofficial" Business After Hours to take place since the pandemic started in March. The Will Rogers Range Riders were on our schedule for months to do an After Hours event as a kick-off and preview to their
annual rodeo that will take place July 2-4. We will be sharing more information about this event in the coming weeks, so stay tuned. If you have question about this event or their upcoming rodeo, give them a call at (806) 622-2102 or email
support@wrrangeriders.com.
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The Texas Association of Business released their weekly email:
Top Things to Know This Week for Texas Businesses. Topics include:
- A weekly survey about your business
- An upcoming webcast: "How Technology is Fueling the Texas Recovery & Growing the Texas Economy" on Monday, June 22nd that features Texas Land Commissioner, George P. Bush
- Precautions employees can take to stay healthy during Covid-19
- Deadline for PPP Applications is June 20th
- and more
Click here or the logo to view the email in its entirety.
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Small Businesses Still Have Opportunity to Win Money
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If you are a Chamber Member business with fewer than 50 employees, be sure you sign up for the chance to win $1,000 for your business and $500 for one of your customers from Amarillo Matters. They have already named 11 business winners, 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 and The Urban Giraffe.
To be eligible for prize money, businesses must be locally-owned, have less than 50 employees, and be a member of one of the local chambers of commerce. Businesses can still sign up to participate at
www.amarillomatters.com/shoplocal.
Each Monday, a participating business will be selected at random and awarded $1,000. The following Friday, one of the businesses' customers from the week will be selected at random to receive $500.
Businesses must complete the
online form
to be eligible.
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Congrats to these June 15th Winners
Shop with them this week for a chance to win $500
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Amarillo, TX 79159
(806) 676-0710
Find them on Saturdays at the Amarillo Community Market or on Facebook.
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4000 SW 51st Ave, Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 418-8962
Open Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm
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Please note, some hours of operation may be affected by Covid-19 guidelines.
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Wonderland Opens Friday, June 19th
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Wonderland Amusement Park is excited to announce it will be opening its gates THIS FRIDAY, June 19th at 5pm, officially kicking off its 69th Season in business!
The Park is following CDC guidelines to ensure everyone has a fun and safe visit, including providing hand sanitizer at gates, kiosks and food stands and placing brightly colored stickers throughout the Park to assist with social distancing. Wonderland employees will also be wearing masks and frequently sanitizing rides. Visitors are encouraged to wear masks but are not required to do so. More information on Covid-19 guidelines can be found at
WonderlandPark.com/covid-guidelines.
Wonderland anticipates finally showing off two new rides in the West End that are sure to WOW visitors of all ages! So, make sure you check out the Spin-o-Saurus Roller Coaster and the Old Tymers Car ride!
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Booths Still Available for BusinessConnection Tradeshow on
Thursday, August 6th at the Amarillo Civic Center
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If you are interested in promoting your business at this tradeshow, please contact
Mary at 342-2009 or
Jason at 342-2018 for details. And stay tuned to our
website for more information and a list of current sponsors.
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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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Click here
to see a list of restaurants providing curbside takeaway, delivery, and drive thru options in Amarillo. This page has multiple sources for restaurant lists from Facebook groups, the Panhandle Restaurant Association, other websites, and the
Convention & Visitor Council's list
that our office maintains.
If you have a food service business that offers delivery, curbside or carryout options, please email
Braley@visitamarillo.com
if you are not already on the list and would like to be included for free.
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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
CVC Sales Manager
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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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