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Weekly News &
Business Resource Update
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This week's email includes all you need to know about this Thursday's Business After Hours downtown with the WTAMU Amarillo Center, and more details, and the poster for our upcoming BusinessConnection tradeshow. Don't miss out on these great networking opportunities. We are thrilled to welcome 10 new members this week, and last week we celebrated two ribbon cuttings. Don't forget Friday's deadline to nominate a young professional or business for our Business Excellence Awards. Check out what's coming up in the next couple of weeks, and be sure and check out the Business Resources & Opportunities section for information on technology start-ups, industry-specific workshops, restaurant revitalization funding, and the art of hiring smart. 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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Join Us this Thursday for Business After Hours at
Harrington Academic Hall - WTAMU Amarillo Center
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Check out the video chat we had with Julie Imke, Director of the Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center about the plans for this Thursday's networking event.
"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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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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Welcome to these New 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 373-7800. |
Adobe Walls Stoneworks
Chris Sturdevant
7410 Hillside
Amarillo, TX 79119
Adobe Walls Stoneworks is the largest full-service granite fabricator in the Texas Panhandle. We are committed to our customers and our employees.
ComPassion At Home
Bradley Madison
400 SW 14th Ave Ste 1000
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 337-5953
ComPassion at Home is a sister company to BSA ComPassion Home Care. In business since 2016, we provide home care services to Amarillo/Canyon, and the surrounding communities.
Fairfield/Fourpoints Downtown Amarillo
Payal Nathu
1911 I-40 East
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 242-5777
We are the first Dual brand hotel in Amarillo, TX with one of a kind experience with Marriott and Starwood brand. We have an onsite restaurant passionate about offering the best accommodation and meeting services in Amarillo. We are centrally located to all things Amarillo, and our 2400 Square foot ballroom makes us ideal to host almost any meeting.
Gracie's Project
Loretta Tebeest
PO Box 2512
Amarillo, TX 79105
(806) 316-4024
We are a 501 C3 animal rescue.
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J & R Family Catering
Judy Oliver
Amarillo, TX 79108
(469) 516-2463
We are a family-owned catering/ food truck business with over 25 yrs total experience. We own a food trailer serving tex-mex style. We also do weddings or special occasions with gourmet type foods. Any menu and size of party and we have you covered.
Jimmy's Egg (Soncy)
John Casasanta
3450 S Soncy
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 418-6752
Coming Soon to Soncy. Jimmy's Egg is a casual dining restaurant serving up award-winning breakfast and lunch entrees, three-egg omelets by an attentive staff.
Moreland Real Estate Group - Jordan Gilley
Jordan Gilley
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 341-0873
We are a locally owned real estate brokerage here for all of your real estate needs!
New York Life - Clair Strong / AnnMarie Strong
Clair Strong
PO Box 1516
Tucumcari, NM 79101
(575) 708-0175
Helping clients understand their options and achieve their goals is what makes our job so rewarding. Every client is unique, so together we can develop a personalized approach that meets today's needs and tomorrow's as well.
Rebel Nutrition
Gabe Morgan
3703 Wolflin
Amarillo, TX 79105
(806) 418-4630
We have joined a mission to make the world happier and healthier! Smoothie & Juice Bar · Vitamins/Supplements · Health Food Store
Wellington State Bank
Quinn Alexander
P.O. Box 76 1310 4th Avenue
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 655-1000
Wellington State Bank in business since 1906.
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The Deadline is THIS FRIDAY, May 7th to Nominate a Business or Young Professional for a Top 20 Under 40, Top Business, or Top Emerging Business Award |
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It's the last week to nominate someone. 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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Recent Ribbon Cutting Events |
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Upcoming Events Within Next Two Weeks |
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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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THURSDAY, MAY 20
10:00am - 4:00pm
Tri-State Fairgrounds
More Information: Mary, 342-2009
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FRIDAY, MAY 21
11:00 am
1250 Wallace Blvd.
More Information: Carolina, 353-3596
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Additional Business Resources & Opportunities |
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HELPING TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS SNAG THE BEST RESOURCES IN WEST TEXAS
Each year WIRE Accelerator invests $25k in high-growth tech companies to join our 13-week accelerator program. Each startup receives hands-on training, mentorship, and industry connections to accelerate its business to the next level!
Our 2021 Cohort will run from July through October. The deadline to apply is May 7th.
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GREATER AMARILLO 2025
Register to attend the Greater Amarillo 2025 - Living, Learning, and Leading in the Age of Transformation workshop series.
The industry-specific workshops are led by internationally recognized digital technology strategist, Todd McLees, and are designed to help Amarillo and regional business owners, prepare for digital transformation initiatives impacting their industry.
This interactive workshop will also provide opportunities for folks to ask questions and speak directly with Todd and fellow industry professionals.
To view a schedule of the workshops and register, click here. |
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RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023.
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REWATCH THE ART OF HIRING SMART WEBINAR
If you missed our recent virtual event with Jody Holland on The Art of Hiring Smart, tune in at your convenience and watch it on our Facebook page.
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State Affairs Report from Texas Association of Business
for April 30th
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The Texas Association of Business weekly State Affairs email update for April 30th includes:
- Keep Texas Trucking
- Census Bureau Announces New Congressional Map
- 87th Legislative Session Updates
- Pandemic Liability Protection Act
- Texas Data Privacy
- Broadband Development - Top 5 Priority Heads to Governor's Desk
- PPP Loan Forgiveness
- 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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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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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
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 Snow Bear Heat & Air
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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