30th Annual Business-To-Business Tradeshow is Thursday, May 18

The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce is planning its 30th Annual BusinessConnection Tradeshow in the Amarillo Civic Center on Thursday, May 18.

This event is the longest-running annual event offered by the Chamber and is designed for businesses to promote their products and services to an estimated 4,000 visitors at the show each year. This is also a great opportunity for members to network with other business professionals and potential customers.

The Chamber is currently signing up exhibitors for the show. “We will have both the North Exhibit Hall and the Heritage Ballroom of the Civic Center filled with more than 200 booths for the one-day show. It’s a great way for the public to come check out a wide variety of businesses and industries as well as non-profit organizations all under one roof,” said Jason Harrison, President & CEO of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, in a news release.

A 10x10 booth to exhibit at the show can be reserved for $400 each by contacting the Chamber. Attending the show to visit the booths is free with a VIP ticket between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., or guests can give a business card for entry during those hours. The general public can attend the show from 1 to 4 p.m. for a $5 admission charge. VIP tickets can be picked up for free at the Chamber offices downtown at 1000 S Polk during normal business hours from now until the day before the show.

Also, at the event this year, the Tradeshow Food Court will feature food and drinks from more than 15 restaurants and caterers. Food Court tickets are available through Wednesday, May 17, for $10 each or $15 each the day of the event. Food Court tickets include a one-time entry for all you can eat lunch between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the Regency Room. The Food Court is sponsored by Affiliated Foods and Ben E Keith. Please note that VIP and general admission does not include entry to the food court.

For more information on this show, call (806) 373-7800 or visit www.amarillo-chamber.org/businessconnection.html.

Palo Duro Jeep Jamboree held in Claude

The 35th Annual Palo Duro Jeep Jamboree, an annual off-road weekend of adventure that brings the outdoors, down-to-earth people, and their Jeep 4x4s together, began Friday morning, April 28, at Cowboy Morning Figure 3 Ranch in Claude.

The event, presented by Jeep Jamboree USA, lets attendees find Jeep enthusiasts, and the bold style and capabilities of the Jeep brand, in a unique setting outside of the traditional dealership. Jeep Jamboree USA off-road treks have a long-standing tradition dating back to 1953 when 4×4 pioneer Mark A. Smith organized the first-ever Jeep Jamboree and voyaged across the Sierra Nevada Mountains by way of the old Rubicon Trail. In 1954, Willys Motors (original manufacturer of Jeep vehicles) created Jeep Jamborees and paved the way for the off-road tradition ever since.

Some fun facts: 92% of all Jeep Jamboree participants attend with a Jeep Wrangler; the majority of Jeep Wranglers in attendance are modified (bigger tires, aftermarket bumpers, winches, etc.); and because of its trademark scenery, Palo Duro is a popular location for adventure movies.

For additional information about annual Jeep Jamboree USA tour events, visit http://www.jeepjamboreeusa.com/ and for the 2023 Jeep Brand lineup, visit www.Jeep.com.

Urban Air Adventure Park brings next level entertainment to Amarillo

Urban Air Adventure Park, the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world, will be bringing its one-of-a-kind experience for thrill-seekers of all ages to Amarillo with its newest park in April, located at 7701 I-40 Suite 700 at Westgate Mall. The new park provides healthy, active entertainment for both children and adults. Families can purchase Endless Play Memberships starting at just $10.99 per month and enjoy unlimited access to the new park, ensuring everyone can play together and stay connected.

With more than 35,000 quare feet of space in which kids all of ages can have fun and aim higher, the state-of-the-art Urban Air Adventure Park in Amarillo offers a full line-up of activities the entire family can enjoy. From wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball courts and obstacle courses, to tube playgrounds with multi-level climbing ropes and twisting tubes, the park is equipped with unique and patented attractions that can only be found at Urban Air, providing a one-of-a-kind experience for both enthusiastic adventurists and their pint-sized counterparts.

Urban Air also offers award-winning, custom birthday party packages for kids, where the activities are endless (and the cleanup is included) for each attendee. The fun isn’t limited to the little ones, though, as Urban Air Amarillo also offers group events for grown-ups. From corporate retreats to team building experiences and private events, Urban Air is the ideal locale for a stress-free, unforgettable experience.

Urban Air Amarillo will employ 80 local residents. For more information on Urban Air job openings, please visit their career page. Residents can track the site progress of Urban Air Amarillo on Facebook and sign up for updates, coupon offers and view the parks’ various attractions on the Urban Air Amarillo website.

ProtestPRAD.com stands ready to help homeowners file during property tax protest season

ProtestPRAD.com has announced the 2023 Property Tax Valuation Protest Package, enabling homeowners in Potter and Randall counties the ability to easily protest their Notice of Appraised Value for the 2023 tax year. Property Tax Valuation notices began showing up in homeowner’s mailboxes this month.

“Most homeowners dread opening their Property Tax Valuation notices, and many don’t know that there is a way to protest the valuation. That’s where we can help.” said James Land, Managing Member at ProtestPRAD.com.

“Our website is ProtestPRAD.com,” stated John Echols. “From there, homeowners can educate themselves about the need to protest their Property Tax Valuation, and they can sign up right on the website. They will also authorize ProtestPRAD.com to act on their behalf in front of the Appraisal District. It takes about three minutes to complete the form” he said. “From there, just watch your email in case we need some additional information to properly prepare your protest. We will keep you informed throughout the process. Protesting your Property Tax Valuation can be hard and complicated. We take all the guesswork out of the process and make protesting your Property Tax Valuation easy.”

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo area business news and developments for April 30, 2023