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Amarillo Chamber plans annual banquet, business awards
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce is now taking reservations for tables at its Annual Banquet and Business Excellence Awards scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 at the Civic Center in the Grand Plaza.
They will recognize the 2021 winners and celebrate the past year of events at the Chamber. The event will include a social hour with a cash bar starting at 6 p.m. with dinner and the program beginning at 7 p.m.
Seating is limited, so reservations are required.
Gold Sponsorship Tables of eight are available for $500 each and include wine and special recognition at the event. Tables without sponsorship are available for $250 each. To reserve a table or get more information on the event and the winners, visit www.amarillo-chamber.org/annual-banquet--business.
Contact Mary at (806) 342-2009 if you have questions about the event or nominating an individual or business for future awards.
2021 Business Excellence Award Winners
Top 20 Under 40 Winners
• Andrew Brandt, Phone Medic of Amarillo
• Elizabeth Ann Cameron, Amarillo Area Foundation
• Matthew Cobb, Carpet Tech-Amarillo
• Kathryn Coppinger, Xcel Energy
• Michael Galloway, INSURICA
• Joshua Garza, Interstate Bank
• Michael Gonzales, Atmos Energy
• Caylar Harper, United Way of Amarillo & Canyon
• Lori James, BSA Health System
• Brandi Leach, CNS Pantex
• Tucker Lee, Happy State Bank
• McKay Moran, The Cloud Nine Co.
• Sabrina Meck Perez, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
• Megan Reed, Bell
• Rachel Smith, FirstBank Southwest
• Trevor Spradling, BSA CareXpress Urgent Care and Family Medicine Centers
• Chelsea Stevens, Heal the City Free Clinic
• Sierra Todd, Amarillo Sod Poodles
• Lisa Torres, CNS Pantex
• Jenna Welch, Amarillo College
Top Emerging Business Winners
• Amarillo Fetch, LLC
• Purpose + Passion Boutique
• Terra Accounting & Consulting, PLLC
Top Business Winners
• Boyd's Equipment, Inc.
• Charleys Philly Steaks
• English Rose Boutique
• Fluffaholic
• Optimum Academy
• Patriot Heating and Air Conditioning
• Upshaw Insurance Agency, Inc.
FirstCapital Bank of Texas named best bank to work for
FirstCapital Bank of Texas is proud to be named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2021 by the American Banker and Best Companies Group.
According to a news release, the bank has been recognized for the seventh year in a row for its employee volunteerism and programs that develop employees into stronger leaders.
Determining the Best Banks to Work For involves a two-step process. The first involves the evaluation of participating companies’ workplace policies, practices, and demographics. Employee surveys are conducted to assess the experiences and attitudes of individual employees with respect to their workplace. The combined scores determine the top banks and the final ranking.
“We are very honored to be named one of the Best Banks to Work For, for the seventh year in a row,” said FCB Chief Operating Officer Tracy Bacon. “We highly value our team members and believe in growing from within, which is why we encourage our team to volunteer within our communities and serve with local nonprofits where they’re able to make a difference. Additionally, our internal YOUnique Leadership program identifies emerging leaders within the bank and focuses on developing our employees and the skills they need to advance as leaders within the community and the bank.”
To learn more about FCB, please visit FCBTexas.com
Panhandle Gives accepting donations
It's the season of giving and #ThePanhandleGives has kicked off its nine days of giving campaign.
Area residents can help contribute to one (or several) of more than 140 local nonprofit members in the Texas Panhandle.
The list of nonprofit Chamber Members can be found at https://web.amarillo-chamber.org/Non-Profit-Organization.
Contributions are also accepted through the Amarillo Area Foundation's website, The Panhandle Gives, with donations going directly to more than 100 different organizations at www.thepanhandlegives.org/.