How to Effectively Hire During the New Normal
Hiring good employees used to be as easy as posting a sign on a street-facing window of your business. After a while, it evolved into posting in the newspaper and…
How Much More Do You Get in Amarillo?
It’s no secret that everything’s bigger in Texas. But in Amarillo, it’s also more affordable, more comfortable, and – if we do say so ourselves – more beautiful. So just…
The THRIVE Scholarship: Putting the ‘Community’ in Community College
In Amarillo, opportunity is a community effort. Thanks to the collaborative spirit of local schools and business leaders – not to mention the exceptionally low cost of living – Amarillo…
Third Annual State of the Economy event to be held virtually
Event to launch on Amarillo EDC website on March 24 The Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (Amarillo EDC) announced that the organization’s annual State of the Economy event will take place…
Thinking About Relocating Due to the Pandemic? 5 Reasons to Consider Amarillo
No matter where you come from, nearly everyone has dreamed about packing up and leaving their old lives behind. For many of us, the global pandemic has only added to…
Unplugged Amarillo: So Much More Than Meets The Eye
Amarillo is known for its vast open plains and gusty winds, but there’s a lot more going on in Amarillo, Texas than one might suspect. If you’re not familiar with…
Getting To Know Amarillo
An Intern’s Thoughts on the Amarillo Intern Experience Hi, it’s Lisa Silvestre, the Amarillo EDC’s summer intern. I recently participated in the Amarillo Intern Experience, a program that gathers college-age…
An Unexpected Team Plans to Supercharge Amarillo’s Economic Growth
Business, higher education, and the community at large are working together to heat up everything from commerce to jobs. In a bold move, Amarillo’s businesses, colleges and universities, and overall…
Amarillo EDC Announces Marketing Partner Program To Assist Local Businesses
#AmarilloIsOpen Program will provide funds to a limited number of small businesses Yesterday, the Amarillo City Council approved a budget amendment proposed by the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (EDC) that…
Technology and Lifestyle Choices Spearhead Business Migration
Businesses often find it’s cheaper, easier, and friendlier to relocate to smaller cities The day after Braden Black finished high school in Amarillo, Texas, he packed a suitcase, hopped in…