AMARILLO, Texas – Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge winner Fat Mama Feeds celebrated the groundbreaking of a new storage and cleaning facility Aug. 30 in Bushland. The Amarillo feed company was one of four Amarillo businesses awarded a portion of $399,000 in February 2022 as part of the challenge, a program of the WT Enterprise Center that’s funded by the Amarillo Economic Development… Read more »
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WT Enterprise Center to Provide ‘Blueprint’ for Entrepreneurial Success
AMARILLO, Texas – Aspiring entrepreneurs wanting to build business success have a new Blueprint to follow, thanks to the WT Enterprise Center and America’s SBDC at WTAMU. The units of WT’s Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business are launching Blueprint, a program focused on finding new successful ways to build start-up businesses. “Participants of the Blueprint program will leave with… Read more »
WT Engler College of Business, WTEC and SBDC to Host Intern Event
Contact: Brian Enevoldsen, 806-651-8500, brian@wtenterprisecenter.com Copy by Adam Jiwa, 806-651-8503, adam@wtenterprisecenter.com CANYON, Texas — Deadline is March 24 for area small businesses to sign up for West Texas A&M University’s Recruit:Able. The career fair will be hosted by the WT Enterprise Center and its sister department, America’s SBDC at WTAMU, which both are under the umbrella of WT’s Paul and Virginia Engler… Read more »
2022-23 Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge Finalists Award Totals $500,000
Contact: Brian Enevoldsen, 806-651-8500, brian@wtenterprisecenter.com Copy by Adam Jiwa, 806-651-8503, adam@wtenterprisecenter.com AMARILLO, Texas—Five Amarillo-area businesses were awarded a total of half-million dollars in business capital funding during the 26th annual Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge award ceremony. The Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge is a program of the WT Enterprise Center and funded by the Amarillo Economic Development Corp.to assist entrepreneurs in expanding an existing… Read more »
WT Enterprise Center Names New Managing Director
By Gina Woodward AMARILLO, Texas — Brian Enevoldsen has been named managing director of the WT Enterprise Center. A Texas Panhandle native, Enevoldsen previously served as WTEC’s program manager, providing oversight of WTEC’s 31,000 square-foot incubator and multiple programs, including Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge, commercialization, micro-loan packaging and client coaching. In his new role, he will… Read more »
Press Release: The WT Enterprise Center Names Interim Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2021 David M. Wilson, Marketing Manager WT Enterprise Center (806) 374-9777 david@wtenterprisecenter.com The WT Enterprise Center Names Interim Executive Director Amarillo, Texas: Gina Woodward has been named as the interim executive director of the WT Enterprise Center as they conduct a search for a permanent executive director. This change follows… Read more »
Kyla Frye, Executive Director, Leaving the WT Enterprise Center Following Almost A Decade of Dedicated Service
Kyla Frye, Executive Director of the WT Enterprise Center, has dedicated the better part of a decade to the WT Enterprise Center, its staff and clients, and the economic growth of the Texas panhandle. Please join us on Tuesday, December 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a reception honoring Kyla and her achievements, as… Read more »
Press Release: WT Enterprise Center and Community Partners Announce Global Entrepreneurship Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2021 David M. Wilson, Marketing Manager WT Enterprise Center (806) 374-9777 david@wtenterprisecenter.com WT Enterprise Center and Community Partners Announce Global Entrepreneurship Week Amarillo, Texas: The WT Enterprise Center is an official partner for Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international movement powered by the Global Entrepreneurship Network, dedicated to making it possible… Read more »
20th Anniversary Spotlight:
Kevin Carter & the Amarillo EDC
Keeping it Local: An Interview with Kevin Carter, President & CEO of the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) For 30 years, the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) has worked with businesses to grow the jobs in our area. While most states require state approval for business development, the state of Texas offers economic development at Amarillo, Economic Development Corporation, EnterPrize Challenge, Entrepreneurs, Strategic Growth, WT Enterprise Center
Press Release: Air Oasis Makes the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America
Air Oasis Makes the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America Air Oasis — manufacturer of high-quality air purifiers for home, businesses, schools, and medical offices — is ranked as one of the fastest growing companies in the United States. August 19, 2021 Amarillo, Texas — Air Oasis is an air purifier… Read more »
