BusinessConnection

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

More information coming in Spring 2025.
Below is information from last year's event to give you an idea of what to expect.

Want to help us promote this event? You can download digital copies of our commercials, poster, graphics and more here.

BusinessConnection Tradeshow

Thursday, May 23, 2024
Amarillo Civic Center
401 S Buchanan
Amarillo, TX 79101

BusinessConnection, the area's largest business-to-business trade show, will be held at the Amarillo Civic Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. If you would like information on exhibiting at the 2024 event, contact Mary Garcia at (806) 342-2009.

VIP Show 10am—4pm
Chamber members may pick up FREE VIP Tickets at the Chamber Office through 5pm on May 17th or show your business card for free admission.

General Public Show 1pm—4pm
$5 Admission or show your business
card for free admission.

Tradeshow Food Court 1130am—130pm
$10 in advance / $15 day of the event
Enjoy food and beverages from 21 different restaurants and providers in the Civic Center Regency Room and take a break from visiting the tradeshow booths.

Tradeshow Agreement - Read Before Reserving a Booth

Reserve a Booth in the 2024 Tradeshow or Purchase Food Court Tickets

Want to see who will be exhibiting at this year's Tradeshow? Check out the digital Tradeshow Directory now, and pick up one in person at the show.

Thank you 2024 Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

For sponsorship opportunities contact Lindsey Arbeiter at 806.342.2006.

Food Court Sponsors
Affiliated Foods
Ben E. Keith

Food Court Participants:
Belmar Bakery
Calico County
Chick-fil-A
Chicken Salad Chick
Cocina on the Go
Crumbl Cookies
Desperado's Catering
Domino's Pizza (Vigil Pizza)
Hoffbrau
Joe Taco
La Fiesta Grande
Macaroni Joe's
Mr Gatti's Pizza
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Outback Steakhouse
Sonic
Sweets and Meats
The Lost Cajun
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
Ye Olde Pancake Station
Yolo's

Media Partners:
806 Sports
ABC 7 News Amarillo
Amarillo Globe-News
Alpha Media
Cumulus
EdgeBow Media/Brick & Elm Magazine
High Plains Public Radio
KAMR Local News 4 / KCIT Fox 14
Kingdom Keys Network
NewsChannel 10
Panhandle PBS/FM 90
Radio By Grace
The Upbeat Reporter
Townsquare Media

Special Supporters:
FastSigns
Toot'n Totum
Welcome Pardner

If you are a restaurant, caterer, or food/beverage company, ask about sampling your products in our Tradeshow Food Court.
Contact Lindsey for more information at (806) 342-2006.

BusinessConnection FAQ's & Registration

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SHOPPING CART after reading the instructions and information below.

RETURNING EXHIBITORS READ THIS FIRST:
If you have participated and had a booth before and know all about it, skip right to reserving your booth and paying online. Be sure to read the Tradeshow Agreement to learn more about the tradeshow's guidelines and policies. By reserving online, you are accepting this agreement. If you were in the 2023 show at the Civic Center but would like to move from your previous booth location, please note we will do our best to accommodate special requests based on availability. Previous exhibitors are given the first choice to keep their existing space. Non-returning exhibitor spaces will be reassigned on a first-come-first-serve basis. Address special requests to Mary Garcia at (806) 342-2009.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Click here to learn more about becoming an event sponsor and gaining more exposure.
DECORATOR FORM - Click Here
LIST OF EXHIBITORS - Coming Soon
SIGN UP FOR A BOOTH AND PAY ONLINE - Click here to reserve your booth and pay with a credit card. (You may also choose the "Bill Me Later" option on the registration form to pay by check no later than April 15, 2024.
BUSINESSCONNECTION FOOD COURT - The Regency Room will be transformed into a Food Court with several restaurants providing lunch options. Get your lunch ticket in advance for just $10/person while reserving your booth. Lunch tickets get you a one-time entry for all-you-can-eat from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. during the event. (Please note, you will NOT be allowed to take food from the Food Court back to your booth or to-go. Food must be consumed within the Regency Room.) You won't have to give up your parking space to leave the show to go get lunch! A list of participating restaurants will be available soon. Thanks to Affiliated Foods and Ben E. Keith for bringing you this great addition to BusinessConnection. If you wait until the day of the show, lunch will cost you $15/person.

NOT FAMILIAR WITH BUSINESSCONNECTION? READ THIS:
If you're not familiar with BusinessConnection, keep reading. This should answer most of your questions and give you important links to learn more and find out how to attend the show or become an exhibitor or sponsor. If all else fails...just give us a call and we will walk and talk you through it. Call 806.373.7800 and be sure to let the receptionist know you want to talk about BusinessConnection.
WHAT IS IT? BusinessConnection is the Chamber's premier business-to-business annual tradeshow that connects over 300 exhibitors to thousands of potential customers in just one day.
WHERE IS IT? The tradeshow is in the Amarillo Civic Center Complex located at 4th & Buchanan in downtown Amarillo. Exhibitors are set up in the North Exhibit Hall as well as the Heritage Ballroom. Entrance gates are inside Civic Center Entrances #2, #3, and #4.
WHEN IS IT? BusinessConnection is Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. We let VIP's in starting at 10 a.m. and the general public can attend the show starting at 1 p.m. for a small fee.
HOW MUCH IS IT TO VISIT THE BOOTHS? Complimentary tickets for the VIP Show may be picked up by Chamber Members and their employees at the Chamber office located at 1000 S. Polk until 5 p.m. on May 22nd beginning May 1st. On the day of the show, general public tickets can be purchased for $5 at each gate from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
IS THERE FOOD AT BUSINESSCONNECTION? The Regency Room in the Civic Center will be transformed into a Food Court with several restaurants providing lunch options. Get your lunch ticket in advance for just $10/person. It gets you a one-time entry into the Food Court for all you can eat from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. You won't have to give up your parking space to leave the show to go get lunch! Thanks to Affiliated Foods and Ben E. Keith for bringing this great addition to BusinessConnection. If you wait until the day of the show, lunch will cost you $15/person. The 2024 list of restaurants will be added soon!
HOW CAN MY BUSINESS HAVE A BOOTH AT THE SHOW? If your business is a member of the Chamber and participated in the show last year, you can secure your same booth space NOW. You must confirm your reservation with payment no later than April 15, 2024, to guarantee your space. If you were in the show last year but would like to move from your previous booth location, please note we will do our best to accommodate special requests based on availability. Previous exhibitors are given the first choice to keep their existing space. Non-returning exhibitor spaces will be reassigned on a first-come-first-serve basis. Address special requests to Mary Garcia at (806) 342-2009.
WHAT IF MY BUSINESS DOES NOT BELONG TO THE CHAMBER? Non-members may reserve a booth in the North Exhibit Hall and must also add the non-member fee of $300 per booth. If you would like to learn more about becoming a member of the Chamber, contact Christy King at 806.342.2015 or visit http://www.amarillo-chamber.org/join-the-chamber.html for details and the application. Membership for a business starts at $300/year, and membership for a non-profit organization is $150/year. Many times, it is more economical to go ahead and join the Chamber!
HOW CAN I GET THE MOST EXPOSURE AT BUSINESSCONNECTION? We offer Gold and Silver Sponsorship opportunities to gain more exposure for your business during BusinessConnection. For available packages and benefits with samples of how your business is promoted, view the BusinessConnection Sponsorship Package online. We also offer simple business card size ads in our printed show directory for $75. To see a sample of our 2023 show directory with participants, sponsors, maps, and ads, click here. The 2024 Show Directory will be available online May 16, 2024, and 2,500 printed versions will be distributed at the show on May 23rd.
WHAT ARE THE SPECIAL RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE SHOW AS AN EXHIBITOR? Read this Tradeshow Agreement (pdf). Please review it carefully to learn more about the tradeshow's guidelines and policies.
WHAT COMES WITH MY BOOTH AND HOW DO I ORDER OTHER ITEMS? A decorating company will provide rental of items or services for the tradeshow. Each booth comes with (1) - 8-foot skirted table and 2 chairs with a small identification sign with the company name. To order additional tables, chairs, carpeting, and more services, complete the Exhibit Rental Equipment & Service Order Form and submit it with payment to the address on the form by Thursday, May 9th.
WHO ELSE EXHIBITS AT THIS SHOW? A list of the 2023 exhibitors can be viewed in the Show Directory here. A list of the 2023 exhibitors will be available in early May.
HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR A BOOTH? Reserve your booth and pay with a credit card online here.

If you have questions call the Chamber office at 806.373.7800 or Mary Garcia at 806.342.2009 or contact Lindsey Arbeiter at 806.342.2006.

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