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AMARILLO 2018 No one understands the local market better than the professionals that do business in Amarillo every day. Whether you’re new to town, or you simply find yourself in need of a new product or service, who should you call?

Flip through our Faces of Amarillo profiles, and meet the individuals behind the companies that make Amarillo a great place to live. From medical care to financial advice, these are the folks you can turn to when you need help.

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ANTIQUES

6th Street Antique Mall

2715 SW Sixth Ave. | 374.0459 | 6thstreetantiquemall.com Years in business: 48 Company size: Three part-time with 62 vendors that rent booths and cases What is your background? I have been buying and selling antiques since I was 15 years old, and was lucky enough to have a chance to learn from experienced dealers back in Jacksonville, Florida, at that early age. I also spent more than 30 years in real estate and property management.

What services or products do you offer? Quality antique items (100-plus years old) and vintage pieces that are at least 50 years old.

To what do you attribute your success? Keeping the store clean, organized, and comfortable for customers.

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How does your company give back to the community? I have been involved with Metro AMBUCS, Southwest AMBUCS, taught classes at Amarillo College, and was president of Beautiful Savior Church council for four years.

What is unique about your business? All the vendors work with me as a group to keep the shop a true antique store.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors? The level of quality in the treasures I offer and that my dealers bring in to display.

What are your plans for the future? To continue to study and learn more about antiques so I can remain well-informed.

What made you choose Amarillo? When I first visited I found the people to be quite friendly, moral and with integrity.

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CREDIT UNION BANKING

Amarillo Community Federal Credit Union

Years in business: 73 Company size: Seven branches What is ACFCU’s background? Amarillo Community FCU was originally chartered for government employees. Over the years many credit unions (Amarillo Hospital District, Amarillo Area, Owens Corning, BNSF, to name a few) merged with Amarillo Community Federal Credit Union and on March 23, 1998, we were granted a community charter, that enables us to offer financial services to anyone who lives, works, worships, owns a business or goes to school in Potter, Randall or Gray Counties.

What services or products do you offer? Financial services including consumer, auto and mortgage loans.

To what do you attribute your success? Our passion and

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commitment of offering low/no cost financial services to people in the Amarillo and Pampa area.

How does your company give back to the community?

We are advocates for many local charities and organizations.

Besides financial support we also require all our employees to volunteer at least 8 hours of community service each year.

What is unique about your business? We are a financial cooperative, a financial institution that is owned and operated by its members. We focus on the financial wellness of our members. We also are a source for financial education both for our members and the community.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors?

Our lending rates are some of the lowest in town; we save our members money when they finance through us.

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BANKING

Amarillo National Bank Years in business: 126 Company size: 670 employees What is ANB’s background? Amarillo National Bank has been meeting the financial needs of Amarillo residents since 1892.

Other banks have closed, moved away or sold. We’re here to stay.

What services or products do you offer? Commercial and personal banking, loans, wealth management, locally serviced credit/debit cards and more.

To what do you attribute your success? Our employees! We have the best people representing and working for us. Our family-owned bank doesn’t answer to outside shareholders.

This frees us to make decisions that put our customers and community first.

How does your company give back to the community?

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378.8000 | anb.com We give more than $2 million a year to local nonprofits and organizations. Every week, you’ll find ANB employees volunteering across the city.

What is unique about your business? As the largest familyowned bank in the United States without outside shareholders, we can focus on the long term rather than the next quarter.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors?

Our employees. They make the difference every day. They provide unparalleled customer service and we are really proud of that. Our customers know our commitment to Amarillo.

What are your plans for the future? As Amarillo grows, we are investing in our employees, customers and city.

What made you choose Amarillo? There is no other place we would rather be – we love this city!

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MORTGAGE LOANS

Amarillo National Bank

378.8000 | anb.com

Years in business: 38 years Company size: 54 employees What is ANB Mortgage’s background? ANB is still local, familyowned, and the largest mortgage provider in the Panhandle.

We are proud of having been voted Amarillo’s Best Mortgage Company annually since 2005.

What services or products do you offer? We offer a variety of home loan options to help borrowers find success as homeowners, including first-time homeowners, and fast closing options.

To what do you attribute your success? Online lenders simply can’t compete with our customer service, fast closings, and local ownership.

How does your company give back to the community?

ANB gives more than $2 million a year to local nonprofits and

organizations. Our employees volunteer across the city.

What is unique about your business? We service our conventional mortgage loans here. With questions, mortgage customers can always contact someone local. That is important to us.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors?

They know and trust us because many bank with us already.

Our team provides quick loan approvals without the headaches customers may have experienced elsewhere.

What are your plans for the future? Currently, we’re testing a new online mortgage application to streamline the process for our borrowers. We are growing as Amarillo grows!

What made you choose Amarillo? Amarillo is our home and we’re here to stay.

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PEDIATRIC DENTAL CARE

Amarillo Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

2455 I-40 West | 350.5437 | 3501 Soncy Road, Suite 129 | 376.4770 | amarillopediatricdentistry.com

Years in business: 19-plus Company size: About 60 employees What is your background? We initially started as a pediatric dental group about 20 years ago, with the philosophy to help children get through their dental needs as easily as possible.

What services or products do you offer? Pediatric and adolescent dental services and orthodontics, as well as helping take care of older special needs and medically compromised patients in the community.

To what do you attribute your success? We focus on communication with everyone involved in a child’s care. We have a fantastic patient/parent-centered philosophy that keeps everyone involved.

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our clinic and our Teddy Bear Cares Foundation. We love Amarillo and want to help the city and Amarillo children as much as we can.

What is unique about your business? So many health care providers only focus on just the health care aspect, which is important. We realize that everyone is different and we like to maintain care that is fully centered on children’s and patient’s concerns.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors? We are board certified specialists who strive to help children in a very child-centered care. This means that not only do we solve any dental health issues (both disease and orthodontic issues), but we also want to make it as simple as possible for children and parents.

What are your plans for the future? To continue to serve and help the Amarillo community.

What made you choose Amarillo? We enjoy living in a small, family-centered community.

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ORTHODONTICS

Amarillo Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

2455 I-40 West | 350.5437 | 3501 Soncy Road, Suite 129 | 376.4770 | amarillopediatricdentistry.com

Years in business: 19-plus Company size: About 60 employees What is your background? Texas has been my home for the past 20 years. I attended Texas A &M College of Dentistry for a doctorate of dental surgery (DDS) and completed a post-doctoral program specializing in orthodontics, leading to a master of science (MS) and a certificate in orthodontics.

What services or products do you offer? Comprehensive orthodontics including braces, Invisalign, and clear aligners for children, teens and adults.

To what do you attribute your success? We focus on the patient experience and giving high-quality care.

How does your company give back to the community? We help promote many community-involved charities and businesses. I am currently a clinic director for the special smiles division of the

Special Olympics.

What is unique about your business? Patient experience. My goal is not only to give you an amazing smile to last a lifetime, but also to open doors socially and professionally to provide a more fulfilling life.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors? We make orthodontics fun and exciting! A great smile has a powerful effect on self-esteem. We provide you with exceptional customer service and care for you and your child.

What are your plans for the future? To continue to serve and help the Amarillo community. We plan to steadily learn, grow, adapt and improve our patient experience.

What made you choose Amarillo? The doctors at APDO are amazing to work with. We hold each other to the highest standards and enjoy living in a family-centered community that values good customer service and care.

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CARPET CLEANING AND RESTORATION Amarillo Steamway

2700 Amarillo Blvd. West | 373.4592 | amarillosteamway.com

Years in business: 50 and still growing!

What is your background? As a family-owned business we have more than 100 years of combined experience.

What services or products do you offer? We have always been a leader in our industry offering a Premiere Cleaning and Restoration service. Carpet, Upholstery, Tile and Grout, and Area Rug cleaning (oriental, specialty and skins). We also offer Water Damage service.

To what do you attribute your success? Our customers are our priority. They are the most important part. We have some families that are beginning their fourth generation. We have always treated customers the way we want to be treated and cleaned every job the way we would want ours cleaned.

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How does your company give back to the community? We support areas of true need. We have always based our business on Biblical principles.

What is unique about your business? We are Better by Design: customer experience, higher standards, superior certifications, and cutting-edge technology.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors? Our service is Second to None. Customers are not just a job. Our goal is to provide the best possible experience and build a lasting relationship.

What made you choose Amarillo? In a way Amarillo chose us.

Our family was the first to open a cleaning and restoration business in Amarillo.

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PERSONALIZATION

Accent Embroidery

3433 Plains Blvd. | 352.3600 | accent-embroidery.com

Years in business: Seven What services or products do you offer? Embroidery for corporations and team sports, banners, decals, custom gifts and awards, and screen printing To what do you attribute your success? Providing quality products in a timely manner.

How does your company give back to the community? We assist several local nonprofits with T-shirts and banners.

What is unique about your business? We can customize almost

anything. From backpacks to water bottles to floor tiles, we can create a personalized look for your business or family.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors?

The quality service and custom products that we offer, with no minimum order.

What are your plans for the future? To continue to provide the best customer service and quality using the most up-to-date, state-of-theart equipment.

What made you choose Amarillo? It’s our home!

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COLLEGE PREP EDUCATION Ascension Academy

9301 Ascension Parkway | 342.0515 ascensionacademy.org

Company size: 50 What services or products do you offer? Private college preparatory education for students in grades 6 through 12, which includes award-winning fine arts, an associate degree program taught on our campus, individual and team athletic opportunities, customized tuition plans, and competitive academic and merit scholarships.

To what do you attribute your success? The Ascension culture provides the foundation for students to develop the academic, ethical, and interpersonal qualities that support a life of intellectual and creative growth, civic leadership, and service to others.

How does Ascension give back to the community? Students and Ascension staff volunteer with a wide variety of community service organizations as well as with state, national, and international service groups. Amarillo area Special Olympics athletes regularly use our facility to train and compete.

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our program, providing the best opportunities for our students to excel in the classroom and beyond. Future plans for campus development will include a fine arts center, tennis center, and a natatorium.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors?

Families choose Ascension to give their highly motivated students the opportunity to maximize their potential and make their dreams beyond high school become a reality. Our program and faculty make it possible for students to excel in all areas of academics, fine arts, athletics, and leadership. Each year, our students earn the highest average SAT and AP Scholar scores in the Panhandle.

Recent graduating classes averaged 22 students with $2.5 million in scholarships offered and upwards of 30+ college credit hours completed.

What made you choose Amarillo? Ascension was the dream of a small group of parents, teachers and community leaders in the 1990s for an exemplary college preparatory school in Amarillo.

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FURNITURE Buzula Furniture

716 I-40 West | 374.5077 buzulafurniture.com

Years in business: Nine Company size: The store on I-40 and Washington is a 70,000-square-foot showroom and warehouse.

What is your background? Owners Buster and Paula Foster have more than 80 years combined experience in furniture and bedding.

To what do you attribute to your success? Real transparency concerning prices and service. Of course, our staff who are extremely talented, young and bright, make it work: Sarah Montero, store manager; Eric Dominguez, assistant manager; Crystal Garcia, office manager; and Justin Melton, warehouse manager, and Caren Mendoza and Kas Conway, who are professional decorators.

How does your company give back to the community? Buzula has been blessed to give to multiple charities in the Panhandle, with more than $50,000 in charitable donations each year.

What is unique about your business? Buzula was the first furniture store in the country to offer a non-commissioned sales team. Add wholesale prices, take-your-purchase-home-today, huge selection, custom orders, terms, and fun!

What made you choose Amarillo? We give credit where credit is due, and that is to the Lord Jesus Christ! Being in the furniture business in Amarillo for 50 years, I think Amarillo chose us. It is hard to imagine being anywhere else. The city is pro-business, and there aren’t any people in the world better than the people of the Tri-State area.

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TEXAS BARBECUE

Crazy Larry’s Fine Texas Bar-B-Que 4315 Teckla Blvd. | 359.3176 | crazylarrysbbq.com Years in business: 20 What is your background? It begins with Jennifer’s parents. They were in the barbecue business since 1958, and passed on years of knowledge and professional experience.

What services or products do you offer? A full line of fine Texas barbecue with all the trimmings.

To what do you attribute your success? Hard work and dedication and the love of what we do!

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have for Amarillo.

What is unique about your business? We treat our customers like family and we make our own famous barbecue sauce.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors? Because of the quality and selection we offer and our friendly staff.

What are your plans for the future? To continue offering our fine Texas barbecue.

What made you choose Amarillo? We were born and raised here. This is home!

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION Custom Gardens

925 TX-335 Loop | 354.9693 | customgardensamarillo.com Years in business: 16 Company size: 35 to 50 employees What is your background? I am a licensed landscape architect.

What services or products do you offer? Landscape architecture, construction and maintenance To what do you attribute your success? We have a great team that specializes in various aspects of the business. We seek out better methods and new products in the industry to improve plant health and decrease water usage.

How does your company give back to the community? Many of our projects are public, such as schools and government. Some of our time and materials are donated to non-profit organizations and fundraisers.

What is unique about your business? Our slogan is “dream, design, live” because we dream of the space and experiences we want our clients to have with friends and family. We have experience taking care of plants and when we design a space, the sustainability is a huge consideration. We excel in design, installation and maintenance.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors?

Our customers get the most value out of our company because we charge a fair price for what we offer.

What are your plans for the future? To improve the landscape industry as a profession in the Amarillo area.

What made you choose Amarillo? We enjoy helping our friends with projects at their homes, businesses and ranches.

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FACE OF AFFORDABLE FASHION Dotsy’s Boutique

2493 I-40 West | 418.6195 | shopdotsys.com

Years in business: 10 Company size: 10 employees What is your background? I have a B.A. in social work.

What services or products do you offer? On-trend, fresh, affordable women’s fashions, accessories and gift items To what do you attribute your success? Waiting on the Lord’s timing and guidance How does your company give back to the community?

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every woman that walks in the door to feel special and welcomed. We offer sizes XS to 3X and believe that every woman is fearfully and wonderfully made. We also believe that great style doesn’t have to include a high price tag.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors? Because we offer great customer service, have affordable prices, and keep Christ in the center of our business.

What are your plans for the future? That is ultimately in the Lord’s hands, but the possibilities are endless!

What made you choose Amarillo? It’s home and I love the people. They are the best!

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MARKETING

Double U Marketing & Communications 1608 S. Washington St. | 353.2911 | doubleumarketing.com

Years in business: 9 Company size: 8 employees What is your background? My advertising career dates back to high school when I landed my first job at a local agency. Years later, I transitioned into television news working as an editor, producer, reporter and anchor for 11 years. I then served as district director for State Representative John Smithee before being named marketing and communications manager for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo. I was able to combine my passion for media, politics and marketing with the creation of Double U Marketing in 2009.

What services or products do you offer? Digital advertising, media planning and buying, television and radio advertising, print advertising, outdoor advertising, website design and management, social media management, corporate branding, media and public relations, commercial and long-form video production, event marketing and political marketing.

To what do you attribute your success? We all know that Texas Panhandle residents support each other and I have been blessed to be on the receiving end of that. I also attribute my success to my wonderful clients who have trusted me to help their

businesses grow.

How does your company give back to the community? Members of our staff have served or currently serve on the AC Foundation Board of Directors, Panhandle Regional Law Enforcement Academy Advisory Board, Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe Crew, Texans Caring for Texans Task Force, Amarillo Crime Stoppers Board of Directors, Don Harrington Discovery Center Board of Directors, Panhandle-Plains Historical Society Board of Trustees and the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Council.

What is unique about your business? We’re not a turn-and-burn agency. We like to partner with our clients to help them meet their short- and long-term goals.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors? We offer our clients a full, in-house team of marketers who are fully focused on their success.

What are your plans for the future? To continue building the most talented team in the region while providing top-notch service to our clients.

What made you choose Amarillo? My roots run deep in Amarillo. I have always wanted to stay close to family.

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AUTO BODY REPAIR

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Drury Body Shop

3220 Commerce St. | 358.8134 | drurybodyshop.com

Moss Body Shop

3000 SW 26th Ave. | 355.9208 | mossbodyshopamarillo.com

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Years in business: 45 Company size: 20 employees at Drury and 25 at Moss What is your background? I have 30 years in the body shop business. I started out of high school sweeping the floor in a local shop, then worked my way up as a tech until 2000 when I opened Drury. I purchased Moss in 2016.

What services or products do you offer? Auto collision repair and windshield replacement To what do you attribute your success? Having an extraordinary team of employees, doing excellent repairs, and treating our customers very well.

How does your company give back to the community?

We contribute to a lot of kids sports teams, support local charities, and try to help people in need.

What is unique about your business? We have a highly trained staff of people that have many years in the industry and understand what it takes to safely repair a vehicle and take care of people’s concerns.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors? We have loyal customers that return time after time and refer us as the best shop in town. We invest in the latest technology and equipment to stay up to date with repair techniques. We maintain OEM repair certifications to ensure we repair vehicles to auto manufacturers’ standards.

What are your plans for the future? To keep doing excellent work and continue growing.

What made you choose Amarillo? I’ve lived here my whole life!

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FREE-STANDING EMERGENCY CARE ER Now

2101 Coulter St. | 350.7744 | ernow.com

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(L-R) Dr. Yagnesh Desai, Dr. Carl Paetzold, Dr. Gerad Troutman, Dr. Jose Cabrero, Dr. Patrick Kirkland, Dr. Tom Basye, and Dr. Matt Turney

Years in business: Three years Company size: Seven Physicians/Owners and 80 employees What is your background: As physicians we spent years in busy hospital based ERs. We felt like there was a better way to provide the best care to our patients.

What services or products do you offer? ER Now is a fullservice Emergency Room offering CT Scans, X-Ray, Ultrasound, EKG, inpatient pharmacy, and lab services all on site.

To what do you attribute your success? Our equipment, lab, pharmacy, and staff are dedicated uniquely to the patients in our ER. We do not have to share any of these with in-patients as a hospital does. As a result, we have virtually no waiting time before being seen, quicker return times on tests and more time to focus on the patient.

How does your company give back to the community? The heart of ER Now rests in this community, because we are locally owned and operated. It is our pleasure to be able to give back to our community! We give to many of our area nonprofits, youth organizations, and support the growth of local businesses.

What is unique about your business? With the upcoming opening of Coulter Urgent Care, we are continuing to be innovative in our efforts to best care for our patients. We will be the only facility in Amarillo to offer both Emergency Care and Urgent Care under the same roof!

Why do your customers select you over your competitors?

We are the premier freestanding emergency room in Amarillo, and ER Now is proud to be an accredited and award-winning center. We are locally owned and offer compassionate care by experienced physicians that are board certified in Emergency Medicine.

What are your plans for the future? ER Now continues to monitor the needs of our patients and community. By expanding with an adjacent Urgent Care, we are now able to provide the Right Care to our patients in the Right Place at the Right Price.

What made you choose Amarillo? Amarillo is our community.

We live here, our children go to school here, and we are proud to work here! This is our home.

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URGENT CARE

Coulter Urgent Care at ER Now Years in business: We are celebrating our grand opening now.

Company size: 20 employees What is your background: The ER Now team has years of knowledge and experience in healthcare and is expanding to provide the best in minor care for you and your family at Coulter Urgent Care.

What services or products do you offer? We treat minor illnesses similar to your primary care doctor’s office, but without an appointment needed.

To what do you attribute your success? Regardless of whether a patient needs an emergency room or an urgent care, we can provide excellent care for both major and minor medical needs at one location … why go anywhere else?

How does your company give back to the community? As an extension of ER Now, Coulter Urgent Care continues to support local non-profits, youth organizations, schools, and the growth of local businesses. We are locally owned and operated, and it is our pleasure to be able to give back to our community!

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2101 Coulter St. | 350.7744 coulterurgentcare.com

What is unique about your business? We are the only combined Emergency Room & Urgent Care facility in Amarillo. Sometimes, determining where you need to go for your medical needs is a hard decision. We offer our patients the Right Care, at the Right Price, Right Now. Why do your customers select you over your competitors? We take the guesswork out of the care you need right now. We are the only facility in town that can offer value for minor illness, while being in the same building as the lifesaving staff and equipment of a full service emergency room at ER Now. What are your plans for the future? Coulter Urgent Care was founded out of a desire to meet the needs of our patients, and we will continue to grow in areas where we see opportunities to improve patient care.

What made you choose Amarillo? Amarillo is our community. We live here, our children go to school here, and we are proud to work here. This is our home!

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INSURANCE

Leslie Massey, Farmers Insurance Years in business: Nine Company size: Seven Agents What is your background? BBA in Marketing from WTAMU; eight years with AGN in online advertising and a short stent with Pfizer What services or products do you offer? Auto, Home, Life, Business Insurance and Financial Services To what do you attribute your success? Hard work How does your company give back to the community? Each of my team members gives their time and energy to different local nonprofits. My passion is supporting the Amarillo College Advocacy and Resource Center in its efforts to reduce roadblocks for students, and also through the LEAD program, a partnership between AC and Leadership Amarillo and Canyon.

Helping more students complete their education will better our community.

What is unique about your business? We are the first

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Farmers Agency selected from our district as a member of the Presidents Council.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors? I have an amazing group of smart, caring women that love on our customers every day. We strive to make a positive impact on each person we come in contact with. We focus on putting the right coverage in place for our clients.

What are your plans for the future? Our agency will maintain the highest level of service for our customers. My dream would be to pass the agency to my son, Tripp, but we will see what his plans are in 25 years.

What made you choose Amarillo? I love living in Amarillo. I grew up in Canyon and moved to Amarillo when I graduated from WTAMU in 2001. I have learned so much about the heart of our city by going through Leadership Amarillo and Canyon and Amarillo 101.

There is so much good happening in Amarillo. I can’t imagine living anywhere else.

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VETERINARY CARE Hope Veterinary Clinic

Years in business: 37 Company size: 18 employees What is your background? Dr. David Faulkner graduated from the Veterinary School of Texas A&M University in 1981.

What services or products do you offer? Our practice focuses on small animal medicine and surgery.

To what do you attribute your success? Long, hard days and a solid commitment to veterinary care.

What is unique about your business? We strive to stay current with patient trends and pet needs.

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10850 I-40 West | 353.5566 | hopevetclinic.org competitors? We strive to honor the human-animal bond as it strengthens in our society with every new generation.

What are your plans for the future? Dr. Faulkner and his staff await the arrival of Dr. Ryan McKnight and his wife, Emilee, who will move back to Amarillo in May of 2019.

What made you choose Amarillo? Amarillo was a natural choice for me when I got out of school, because I initially planned on a mixed practice. Companion animal medicine boomed. It drew my interest and our clinic gravitated toward it and the family bond created between people and their pets. Amarillo has a wonderful pet community!

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CYCLING AND ALL-SEASON SPORTS Hills Sport Shop

4021 Mockingbird Lane | 355.7224 | hillssport.com

Years in business: 54 What is your background? When Gene Hill first purchased the store it was Wheel’s Inc. and they sold golf carts. He moved into our current location on Mockingbird Lane, and shortly after traded golf carts for bicycles. His son, Kirk, took over in the ’90s, and we’re proud to still serve the Amarillo community.

What services or products do you offer? We offer Specialized and Trek mountain and road bicycles, Yakima bike racks, Oakley sunglasses, cycling kits and shoes, and a large variety of Chaco, Salomon and Sanuk shoes year-round.

To what do you attribute your success? To our knowledgeable and engaging staff, who share our passion for reliable customer service.

How does your company give back to the community? One of the causes we are most proud to be a part of is 24 Hours in the Canyon, which raises funding and awareness for cancer survivors.

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What is unique about your business? Hills offers an intimate mom-and-pop shopping experience that is rapidly becoming harder and harder to find. We’re here to support our customers from selection to service after purchase. Our relationships with our customers mean so much more to us than just a monetary exchange!

Why do your customers select you over your competitors? For the true family feel we provide to our customers. Hills is our family, and we want our customers to feel like a part of our family when they choose to shop here.

What made you choose Amarillo? Our founder, Gene Hill, was born and raised in this wonderful city, and chose to start a business and raise his family here. We are so proud to be a part of the Amarillo business community and hope to serve our friends and family for many more decades to come!

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FINANCIAL SECURITY Modern Woodmen of America Years in business: Modern Woodmen was founded in 1883. Through our Amarillo Office, we have a combined 140 years of experience in the financial services business.

Company size: Our region consists of 18 financial representatives, two managing partners and two administrative staff members.

What services or products do you offer? We are a life insurance-based financial services organization. We specialize in personal as well as business life insurance planning, employee benefit plans, college education funding, and retirement planning.

How does your company give back to the community?

Last year, our members spent 1,397 hours volunteering

6601 I-40 West | 352.4770 modern-woodmen.org

in northwestern Texas, and we contributed more than $550,000 to local organizations and residents, including $542,019 raised through Modern Woodmen’s Matching Fund Program.

What is unique about your business? As a memberowned fraternal organization, we find many opportunities to give back. Our members get involved with volunteer, educational and social events through Modern Woodmen chapters, Summit chapters, and youth service clubs.

What made you choose Amarillo? Each of us has grown up in the Panhandle. This is our community, and these are our people. When our members come together, we can make a great impact.

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DOG GROOMING Need-Us Bark-Us

3269 Commerce St. | 356.0579 | needusbarkus.net

Years in business: 32 Company size: 15 ladies, including myself What is your background? My first job working with dogs was with Animal Control in Midland, Texas. I moved to Detroit, Michigan, where I managed a dog food store. From there, I went to a non-credited dog grooming school and knew that was going to be my career choice.

When I moved back to Amarillo, I started my own grooming business at Sunset Pets, which gave me a lot of exposure. I am proud to say that I have clients whose dogs I have groomed for more than 30 years.

What services or products do you offer? Full-service dog grooming, all breed standard trims, baths, brush-outs, de-shedding, spa treatments, mud baths, sugar scrubs, blueberry facials, and nail trimming and filing. We also have a dog boutique where we offer all kinds of great merchandise and Fromm dog food.

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To what do you attribute your success? Integrity, continuing my education/certification, working hard, and my employees.

How does your company give back to the community? We donate merchandise, services and dog food to local shelters, as well as gift bags to various organizations for fundraising events.

What is unique about your business? We strive to bring a higher level of professionalism to the dog grooming industry.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors? Our experience, the individualized attention we give each dog, and the excellent work we do!

What are your plans for the future? I plan to add a dog portrait studio.

What made you choose Amarillo? My family moved here in 1969 so Amarillo is home.

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ORAL SURGERY

Panhandle Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 4905 Lexington Square | 367.9990 | panhandleoralsurgery.com

Years in business: Since 1997 Company size: Panhandle Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery employs 10 full-time employees. As of January 1, 2018, my practice became a part of Amarillo Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. This merger has added an additional 50 full-time professionals, including five pediatric dentists, a board certified orthodontist, and a board certified anesthesiologist.

What is your background? I grew up Canyon and graduated from Canyon High School and West Texas A & M University. I received my Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry, my certifications in oral and maxillofacial surgery from University of Missouri at Kansas City, and completed my residency at Truman Medical Center.

What services or products do you offer? Wisdom tooth removal; dental implants; CT scans; oral pathology; bone grafting; impacted tooth and other tooth extractions and treatment; and treatment of facial trauma.

To what do you attribute your success? I make it a priority to live by the “Golden Rule” and treat others as I would want to be treated. I also

feel my dedication to hard work and quest for knowledge are major contributors to my success.

How does your company give back to the community? My practice sponsors various local non-profit events with both in-kind and monetary contributions. I am also a provider for Teddy Bear Cares, and offer a 10-percent discount to military veterans, first responders, and teachers.

What is unique about your business? We strive to respect and minimize customer wait time while listening and communicating effectively with each patient.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors?

My office puts an emphasis on customer service, integrity and transparency. We put our patient’s needs first and always try to coordinate appointments to fit our patient’s schedule.

What are your plans for the future? To grow and expand as we continue to provide excellent service to the community.

What made you choose Amarillo? I chose to locate my practice in the Texas Panhandle because this area is my home. I graduated here and I love living in Amarillo.

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LEGAL SERVICES Underwood Law Firm

500 S. Taylor St., Suite 1200 | 376.5613 | uwlaw.com

Years in business: 106 Company size: 90 employees What is the practice’s background? Underwood Law Firm, P.C. has been providing legal services to the people of Texas since 1912.

With offices in Amarillo, Austin, Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Pampa, Underwood enjoys the confidence of some of the largest employers in the area and the respect of distinguished firms and leaders throughout Texas. The Firm has 48 attorneys whose practices cover multiple areas of law.

What services or products do you offer? Underwood is a fullservice law firm representing companies and individuals in a wide range of legal issues.

To what do you attribute your success? Our timeless values and standards will continue to be the benchmark by which we measure our success: integrity in all things, service to our community, a keen responsibility to our clients and colleagues.

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How does your company give back to the community?

Underwood is honored to support the various communities that we serve. Many members of the firm serve on community and nonprofit boards. As a firm, our people spend many hours volunteering outside the office at events, and donate funds to help further the mission of more than 50 organizations.

What is unique about Underwood? We are one of the oldest law firms in the state. We have adapted with the changing times and continue to successfully serve our clients.

Why do your clients select you over your competitors? In addition to our experience, we know that legal services are about relationships. We take the time to build and foster those relationships.

What are your plans for the future? To continue to adapt in an ever-changing world so we can serve our clients for generations to come.

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HOME DECOR The Urban Giraffe

Years in business: Five Company size: Six employees What is your background? A fine tradition of offering current and trending home decor and accessories.

To what do you attribute your success? Putting the customer first.

How does your company give back to the community? We support a wide array of community interests and charities.

4000 SW 51st Ave. | 418.8962 | theurbangiraffe.com What is unique about your business? We have a large shopping space and inventory, which attracts local, rural and metroplex clients.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors? The Urban Giraffe provides up-to-theminute decor trends that meet anyone’s budget.

What are your plans for the future? To provide the best in one-stop shopping for all your home design and giftgiving needs.

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DRY CLEANING U.S. Cleaners

uscleanersamarillo.com

Years in business: 24 Company size: We have a production facility and five retail locations with more than 40 employees between them.

What is your background? Caron Sansing has owned U.S. Cleaners for 24 years, along with her husband, Billy, who is also in the insurance and ranching business. Her daughter, Taylor Van Valkenburg, is the general manager of all six locations, and Taylor's husband, Brad, is an Amarillo firefighter that helps run the business on his days off.

What services or products do you offer? Professional dry cleaning and laundry services, a growing tablecloth service, commercial services, wash-n-fold by the pound, pick-up and delivery to home and office, 24-hour drop boxes, and the best customer service!

To what do you attribute your success? Our employees and customers! We know we couldn’t be successful without them.

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How does your company give back to the community? We work with Colorful Closets of Amarillo, High Plains Food Bank, ADVO, PCCF, and many local school fundraisers.

What is unique about your business? We are a true familyowned and -operated business. Our employees are like family, and many have been with us for 10-plus years.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors? Our products, prices and service. We use the best and safest products on the market, and even though it costs us more, we still keep our prices the lowest. We are not a discount cleaner; we are a highvolume cleaner and this allows us to have the best prices in town.

What are your plans for the future? After our recent expansion into Canyon, our future plans are to focus on philanthropy and expand and refine our services.

What made you choose Amarillo? It provides a business-friendly economy and a great place to raise a family!

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PERSONAL INJURY LAW Wood Law Firm

610 SW 11th Ave. | 372.9663 | woodlawfirm-tx.com Years in business: 29 years combined experience Company size: Two lawyers and four staff members What is your background? Channy: B.S., Ag.Eco, 1989, J.D., 1994 from Texas Tech; Leslie B.A., 2006 from Sam Houston State, J.D., 2013 from Baylor What services or products do you offer? We fight for the good guys. Our practice is devoted to representing people who are the victims of wrongful actions of others. We won’t represent or defend wrongdoers.

To what do you attribute your success? The support of my family, humility and extending grace, dignity and respect to my clients as well as my adversaries.

How does your company give back to the community? We are a long-time supporter of the High Plains Children’s Home. We also sponsor charitable organizations such as Will Rogers Range Riders, Amarillo Junior League, Amarillo College educational summer

programs, and youth sporting activities.

What is unique about your business? We work for people who can’t afford to hire a lawyer. We only get paid if we can attain a successful resolution of our client’s legal issue. That is our guarantee to our clients.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors? We are local, hometown lawyers helping local people. We care about our clients; they become a part of our family.

What are your plans for the future? We hope to continue to build upon the foundation of our past successes and relationships by adhering to the principles of honesty, integrity and perseverance.

What made you choose Amarillo? We enjoy the rich western heritage of Texas and the people who chose to make this their home. Here in the Panhandle, principles of honesty, fairness, responsibility, compassion and hard work are still a way of life.

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YOGA INSTRUCTION The Yoga Mat

1942 Civic Circle | 322.3663 | theyogamatamarillo.com

Years in business: Eight Company size: 10 certified teachers What is your background? Learning, practicing and teaching yoga since 2001 What services or products do you offer? A fully equipped, exclusive yoga studio that offers yoga styles from beginner to advanced, chair to prenatal, workshops, special events and celebrations. We sell items related to yoga: mats, props, T-shirts, as well as oils, mists, scrubs and jewelry from local artists.

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How does your company give back to the community? By offering various donation-based classes, in which a portion of the proceeds go to a local charity.

What is unique about your business? We offer a practice based on ancient philosophy from India, defined as yoga – the union of breath, mind, body, spirit.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors? No competition, no ego, no criticism – just a comfortable, peaceful space to let go, get strong, powerful, and connect to the self.

What made you choose Amarillo? I was born and raised here and returned for my parents. It chose me!