The January Forum...

Economic Development: Planning to Survive a Bad Economy

....With Brad Martin | Chairman, Amarillo Economic Development Corp.

January 15 | 630p | Chase Building 9th Floor Conf. Room | Appetizers by Leal's

Brad will present information and insight as well as facilitate discussion on how Amarillo can be pro-active in minimizing the effects of a growing national financial crisis; why this is a critical part our City's long-term economic health-growth; and how we can all learn from and contribute in the process.

Please RSVP HERE by January 12th. There is no cost but we have a recommended membership donation.

November 6th -- From At-Risk to Taking Risks

The November Forum:

On Education: From At-Risk Kids to Young Amarillo Entrepreneurs

...with Mark D. Williams | Thurs Nov 6 | 6:30-8:30 PM | 9th Fl Conf Rm | Chase Tower

Best Selling Author; Teacher at North Heights Alternative School, AISD

Mark is one of best teachers I've heard of or met. He's also an highly successful author who devotes most of his time to the next generation, as an AISD teacher at North Heights Alternative School - he doesn't need the money, he just wants to change the world. The best part is that he's doing it: one student, one class, one project, one day at a time.

Mark asks great questions and offers awesome insights. He's fun to listen to, and he's planning to bring some young friends who have started their own businesses - assuming they can take off an evening from studying or working!

Please register HERE If you've registered for a past event skip filling in the info and just reply to this email with RSVP in the subject line so we'll know how much food to provide. Leals will be catering.

Also, we're making the $75 donation for membership optional for the time being, but in order to provide these programs we ask that you or your company please sponsor these events with this minimum recommended donation. You can donate HERE for your tax-deductible investment.

Why this topic?

As many of you may not know, education and workforce quality in our area, on the whole, have been trending down, while unwanted pregnancies, drug use and trafficking, gang activity, and delinquency have been trending up. YET, there are some very bright spots in some of Amarillo's growing social darkness. These "bright spots" include, but are not limited to, young student entrepreneurs like Chris "tuna" Saucedo who is the manager for a new coffee shop at N. Hughes and Amarillo Blvd called Paparazzi or Roy Gonzalez, an 18 year old who runs El Manantial - awesome food there by the way.

At this forum we will also roll out the beginnings of a new project called the SJ107 Search which is being structured as a collaboration between WTAMU, Expio Foundation, and some other pending partnerships.

Be there for a great night and prepare to be challenged!

Enter the Discussion!

Join us at...

Leal's Mexican Restaurant

Thursday | October 9 | 8:30 – 10:00 pm | Come at 8 for Free Drinks and Appetizers with music by Andy Chase

State Representative David Swinford will be our special guest this month to present and discuss:

Wind Energy: How to Get In the Game

You must be on the guest list to attend. Click here to register.

Appetizers, drinks, and, most importantly, the inspiring and connecting experience of hanging out with people who want to see things happen in and through our city, will be provided for you for no membership dues, this month only, for the October inaugural forum.

The Forums after October will be the first Thursday night of each month at 9pm, and will be for members only. We will post a schedule after the October 9th forum.

Enter the discussion and make a difference!