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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Hundreds of business and Panhandle residents gathered in the Civic Center Thursday afternoon for the 2013 Business Connection. The yearly event is hosted by the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Vineyard Manor, off 12th and Polk, reopened Wednesday afternoon to residents of Amarillo. The 3-story building will be used for commercial business and affordable housing. They received help from the City of Amarillo and the Center City of Amarillo in financing the project.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The City of Amarillo recently renewed contracts with three of the biggest agriculture events to come to the Texas Panhandle, ensuring Amarillo's economy will continue to get a boost for the next three years.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Patty Henson of Harrington Cancer Center was named 2012 Business Woman of the Year

Friday, October 26, 2012  Near 600 people attended the Chamber Annual Banquet, Thursday evening at the Amarillo Civic Center.The banquet is celebrating the success and excellence of young professionals and local businesses as well as chamber events.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Chamber officials today announced their newest employee is Dan Quandt.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  If barbecue is your thing, Amarillo is the place to be right now!

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Get ready Amarillo, the award winning Amarillo Chamber Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-off comes back today at 5.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Congressman Mac Thornberry responds to possible tax increases that could affect Amarillo and Panhandle businesses. Pronews 7 reports.

Monday, June 18, 2012  Xcel Energy is giving back in a big way.

Friday, June 15, 2012  Pantex has been awarded the Frances Perkins VanGuard Award for its excellence in utilizing women-owned small businesses as contractors and suppliers.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Thousands of people made their way through booth after booth at the Amarillo Civic Center Thursday for the Business Connection 2012.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Actress/Producer Tea Leoni visited with the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce this week to discuss filming a movie in Amarillo this fall.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  A scam artist is going to houses in the area pretending to sell magazines affiliated with the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce celebrated its Annual Christmas Luncheon today with the women's council.