Amid a Slow Economic Recovery, Amarillo Makes Large Gains
While the nation is just beginning to find some consistent, positive momentum, the Amarillo area and High Ground region continue to outperform much of the country.read more
View ArticleWith National Elections Complete, Texas Can Focus on Legislative Priorities...
Now that the 2012 election year has been ushered out, we as Texans can focus on matters closer to home. The 83rd Texas Legislative Session is ramping up and Austin is abuzz with a gamut of political...
View ArticleBell Supplier Firms Gearing Up
The aviation industry has long been one of the Amarillo EDC’s targeted industry sectors. We have always sought to attract manufacturers that are supplier firms to Bell Helicopter who might benefit by...
View ArticleAmarillo Makes Strong Showing in POLICOM Rankings
Policom’s 2013 Economic Strength Rankings are in and Amarillo is ranked #154 of the 366 Metropolitan Statistical Areas in the US and #13 of the 25 MSA’s in Texas.read more
View ArticleSBA Proposes Changes to the 504 Loan Program
The Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan Program provides long-term, below-market, fixed-rate financing to small businesses for construction or purchase of real estate, machinery, or equipment.read...
View ArticleBell Supplier Firms Gearing Up
The aviation industry has long been one of the Amarillo EDC’s targeted industry sectors. We have always sought to attract manufacturers that are supplier firms to Bell Helicopter who might benefit by...
View ArticleAmarillo Makes Strong Showing in POLICOM Rankings
Policom’s 2013 Economic Strength Rankings are in and Amarillo is ranked #154 of the 366 Metropolitan Statistical Areas in the US and #13 of the 25 MSA’s in Texas.read more
View ArticleAmarillo EDC Staff Attending World Trade Logistics Development Forum
The Amarillo EDC will have representation at this year’s WT100 Logistics Development Forum in Park City, Utah. The Forum addresses the importance of logistics in the site selection process for new...
View ArticleThe Rewards of Connecting Veterans to Jobs
It’s always great to see local employers in a hiring mode but it’s especially gratifying to see businesses here reaching out to specifically recruit military veterans. I’ve witnessed several examples...
View ArticleLong-Term Interest Rates – Rising?
I believe there is no question that we will see continued escalation of long-term rates over the next few years. I do not believe that short-term rates will rise substantially over that same period of...
View ArticleBell Helicopter Celebrates 15 Years in Amarillo
This year, Bell Helicopter celebrates 15 consecutive years in Amarillo, Texas. Bell was once located in Amarillo in the 1960s and remained a strong employer for the High Plains region until the late...
View ArticleAvailable Properties in Amarillo
The Amarillo EDC has owns many properties in Amarillo, Texas, and the newest is 4320 S. Western. The site is comprised of 63,383 square-feet situated on approximately 5 and a half acres.read more
View ArticleAmarillo Attends Helicopter Association International (HAI) Show
The aviation industry has long been one of the Amarillo EDC’s targeted industries and the rotor-craft sector in particular is one we are focused on.read more
View ArticleWhat Do Primary Jobs Mean to a Community?
So…What do “PRIMARY” jobs mean to a community?read more
View ArticleSBA Implements Changes to the 504 Loan Program
The Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan Program provides long-term, below-market, fixed-rate financing to small businesses for construction or purchase of real estate, machinery, or equipment....
View ArticleCREZ Lines are the Exception to Poor Global Grid Infrastructure
Anyone who has visited West Texas knows that a typical day includes a “breeze.” While varying in its nuisance to afternoon picnickers or threat to meticulously-styled hair, this part of the country...
View ArticleOn the Road
P.T Barnum once said, “Without promotion something terrible happens…Nothing!” Mr. Barnum knew a thing or two about promotion. He also understood that in order to grow his franchise he had to take...
View ArticleEnterPrize Challenge Participation at an All Time High
This is the 20th anniversary of the Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge, an annual business plan competition that awards $500,000 in cash grants to local entrepreneurs. It is teh only program of its kind in...
View ArticleBuilding Post-Secondary Educational Capacity in Amarillo
West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) has served the Texas Panhandle from its campus in Canyon, TX since 1910. In February 2008, WTAMU commissioned MGT of America to conduct a needs assessment of the...
View ArticleBenefits of Owning vs. Leasing Commercial Real Estate
Are you tired of making rent payments every month? Small business owners may not be aware that there are substantial benefits to owning their commercial real estate, versus leasing their business...
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