What a great way to celebrate National Small Business Week in our community! Small businesses help our community thrive, and we were able to celebrate two inspiring success stories today. Congratulations to George and Paige Nester at Creek House Honey Farm (a recent Enterprize Challenge awardee) for receiving the Small Business Person of the Year award. Square Mile Community Development also received an award for Community Champion of the Year.
Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
Government Administration
Amarillo, Texas 1,977 followers
For more than 30 years, the Amarillo EDC has supported hundreds of businesses in relocation, growth & expansion.
About us
The Amarillo EDC's mission is to promote business expansion in the greater Amarillo area that builds a stronger, more diversified economy. The Amarillo EDC assists primary businesses, which are companies that sell the majority of their products or services outside the Texas Panhandle region, and do not compete directly with existing local businesses. The EDC has aggressive business incentive programs funded from the proceeds of a half-cent sales tax for economic development that yields over $17 million annually. Cash grants and interest-free loans are available to companies creating new jobs in Amarillo. The level of financial assistance from Amarillo EDC is determined by a formula based on the number of new jobs a company will create, the average wage rate of those jobs, and the company's total capital investment in the project.
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http://www.amarilloedc.com
External link for Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Amarillo, Texas
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- Economic Development, Financial Services, Supply Chain, Logistics, Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Business Financing, Renewable Energy, Aviation and Aerospace, Food Technology, Manufacturing, Wind Energy, and Food Processing
Locations
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600 S Tyler St
Suite 1600
Amarillo, Texas 79101, US
Employees at Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
Updates
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Have you heard about ReRoot? With your help, we are inviting former Amarilloans to move back home by sharing all the exciting things happening in our community. We will highlight education, new jobs and companies coming into the area, and include testimonials from other boomerang citizens. Want us to send this invitation to somone you love or someone who could join your team? Visit https://lnkd.in/e7mRjxD2 to submit your referral!
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Our partnership with Lubbock County in the recruitment of PLANT AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS was recently recognized as a 2024 Top 16 Corporate Investment project through Trade & Industry Development . PLANT-AS will invest $510 million in Amarillo alone and create more than 700 jobs. "The West Texas region plays a significant role in providing food for the nation, and I believe it was extremely important for our communities to work together on this project," said Kevin Carter, President & CEO.
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Amarillo Economic Development Corporation reposted this
AC's East Campus will host "Women in Industry" on April 18th, offering women the chance to explore technical career opportunities traditionally held by men – from 8:30AM-2PM, participants will attend seminars focusing on various technical fields. Highlighted programs include aviation, welding, law enforcement, and more. Representatives from industry partners like Los Alamos National Laboratories and Sierra Nevada Corporation will share insights on women's experiences in their respective fields.
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Amarillo Economic Development Corporation reposted this
Registration for the 2024 Uncover Amarillo: Intern Experience is open! If you know a student intern visiting Amarillo for the summer, sign them up or this free event series. The program is designed to connect interns with peers, introduce them to local young professionals, and provide a glimpse into Amarillo living! Registration closes on May 31. https://lnkd.in/dGtSbDHC
Uncover Amarillo - Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
https://amarilloedc.com
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Registration for the 2024 Uncover Amarillo: Intern Experience is open! If you know a student intern visiting Amarillo for the summer, sign them up or this free event series. The program is designed to connect interns with peers, introduce them to local young professionals, and provide a glimpse into Amarillo living! Registration closes on May 31. https://lnkd.in/dGtSbDHC
Uncover Amarillo - Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
https://amarilloedc.com
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Join us for a workforce update and emerging trends within our regional labor market featuring Carrie Cole from Lightcast. RSVP to caylar@amarilloedc.com by April 19th.
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Local economic resources offer direct benefits like grants and bring invaluable indirect advantages such as networking and community engagement. In an interconnected local ecosystem like Amarillo, these can make all the difference in propelling your business to the next level. https://lnkd.in/dS4tmGuQ
7 Effective Small Business Growth Strategies for Thriving in Amarillo - Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
https://amarilloedc.com
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Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) recognized Amarillo EDC in the 2023 Economic Excellence Recognition program. This program provides recognition to economic development organizations that meet a desired threshold of professionalism by the board and staff. Out of approximately 800 organizations, only 72 were recognized. Thank you to our board of directors, staff, and the community for their hard work in making Amarillo, Texas a great place to live and do business!
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