Success Stories

Founded by Irma Norton and Renata Torres, the brand takes its name from her beloved grandfather, Minono, whose legacy of love and craftsmanship continues to inspire every creation.

Slicks Fabworks began as a family-driven passion project and has quickly grown into a thriving business that’s redefining outdoor cooking.

What started as a simple idea to bring people premium printing on the best t-shirts has grown into a full-service creative shop known for exceptional customer care, affordable prices, and products people truly love to wear and share.

Josh Keesee, the driving force behind Amarillo's own Motivera Search Group, is known for more than just his impressive results.

Jessica has built a trusted reputation as a compassionate and highly skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s mental health challenges with clarity and confidence.

Led by Jacob Sprouse, a certified Master Electrician with over a decade of hands-on experience, Sprouse Electric has become known for its integrity, innovation, and commitment to safety.

Since opening last year, The Studio has continued to grow and adapt as Christie identifies new needs and opportunities. It now includes space for local artisans to sell their artwork and other goods on consignment, and offers art classes for both adults and children.

Founded by Jeremy Gossett, this one-stop automotive shop has service and commitment to their customer's convenience.

When Lauren Pronger, owner of Chapterhouse Books, first conceived the idea of a bookstore becoming a hub of community, learning and reading for people who were not being served by other area libraries or bookstores, that interaction was what Lauren hoped the venture would inspire.

Amarillo area families now have a local option for special keepsakes to memorialize their loved ones - Heart of Gold Keepsakes. Owner Angelina Rendon is delighted to bring joy and healing to an otherwise difficult situation for her customers.

Standing as a testament to restoration and a revitalized purpose, a grain silo in the middle of Claude, Texas, is now home to True Blue Counseling Center.

Ryan & PJ Richard: We're Ryan and PJ Richard, the owners of Richard Artisan Jewelers. We’re a new business, opening in November 2024.

My name is Cannon Carter. I built and manage Dirty Dough here in Amarillo, Texas.
We started our business in August of 2023. and we just recently opened our business late August of 2024.

It used to be brand engineers, and, we rebranded in 2022 to High Plains Civil Engineers.

Me and my wife [Natascha] spent two years kind of going on a journey, trying to find something we would like... a lot of praying... Ultimately, we landed on ProLift.

I’ve worked in the sign industry for about 25 years. I actually started hand painting signs up and down 10th street when I was 16 years old. Then I decided to open my own little shop instead of working for someone else.

Owned by Eunice Trejo, Antojos is a seasonal, food truck style, ice cream shop. Eunice and Antojos are known for their unique drinks, ice cream, and friendly customer service.

Specializing in over 40 languages, Karibu Services stands out by prioritizing cultural compatibility in their translations.

The Andrews' dedication to quality and their love for people have contributed to the success and growth of their venture, making them an integral space in the local community that relies on them for a necessary service.

With a passion for providing exceptional care to seniors, Alyssa embarked on her journey with Gina Woodward at the SBDC in 2020, and her commitment to excellence has been evident, as she tirelessly works to ensure that residents receive the highest standard of care and comfort.

With a passion for early childhood education and nurturing environments, Mariza has created a haven where children thrive and families feel confident entrusting their little ones.

Edna Wisckaemper, owner of People's Success Consulting and Development, is truly passionate about helping people find their full potential and reaching it!

With a deep-seated passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and improve their emotional well-being, Paige has created a thriving environment for those seeking support and guidance. Her specialties are EMDR, animal assisted therapy, insomnia support, and she is particularly passionate about providing therapy for teens and women.

Founded in 2020 by Christie Davis, Panhandle Handmade Market is the perfect place for local artisans to gather and showcase their handmade creations.

Founded in 2021 by Jamie Nite, Good Nites on the Square is a charming event center located in the heart of the Claude community.

With a deep love for art and a strong belief in its power to unite and inspire, Krista has created a haven where everyone can experience the magic of artistic expression.

Zak Flynn is no stranger to the restaurant industry. Working 15 years in restaurant operations, Zak was introduced to the struggles of finding gasket services providers that could frequent his establishment.

Brooke Locke is passionate about swimming and sharing this passion with people of all ages.

After graduating and spending some time away from golfing, Dillon wanted to start playing and make it fun again.

Brothers Michael and Jonathan Standefer had a vision and ran with it! This family of passionate and driven entrepreneurs opened Sad Monkey Mercantile in November of 2022. Sad Monkey Mercantile

Edith Saucedo has a great eye for design and layout along with a strong passion for serving others.

Chris Claybrook is no stranger to serving and protecting those around him. With a background in military and law enforcement, he purchased EF-5 Shelters in July of 2022 to continue pursuing his passion of offering safety and security to his community.

Started in 2015, Think Metal sells custom pieces locally and online to both businesses and individuals.

Jon Hairston was a long-time archery enthusiast when he decided to turn his hobby into a full-time job. He and his wife, Christie, embraced this entrepreneurial venture as an opportunity to spend more time together as a family.

When a coffee shop on Main Street closed its doors, Kasey and her husband saw an opportunity. They bought the building and turned it into a wine bar and patio with room for live music and dancing to engage both the community and local talent.

Chef Erin Grimsley has always loved cooking. In 2012, she enrolled in LeCordon Bleu Culinary Academy where she excelled in their culinary program to become salutatorian of her class, and her team won the title of Iron Chef.

What started as a hobby and a way to save money quickly became a part-time job on top of the full-time jobs Yvette and her business partner, Mayra Olmos, already had.

During their travels, they’ve had the great opportunity to work with and learn from dozens of world class tour companies, guides, resorts, and destinations. They have brought those skills back to the area and opened the first adventure tour company in the Texas Panhandle. Saints Roost Expedition Company provides biking, hiking, and safari tours in side-by-sides or an air-conditioned van.

Amanda has always liked handmade soaps and decided to buy some goats and make her own.

She quickly realized there was a greater need for childcare in her community than what she was able to provide in her home.

They called multiple gyms and churches to ask if they rented out their space for training and were shocked that there were no affordable options. They made their minds up that Amarillo needed an affordable indoor sports training facility that had turf.

As a child, Billy Robbins wanted to be a doctor when he grew up so that he could help people. Billy and his wife, Brittainy, are doing just that. They opened Robbins Nest Assisted Living, LLC in Borger, Texas to give back to the community in which they grew up.

Jason’s passion for barbecue and the chemistry involved paired with his dedication to go above and beyond make Smoke Rings Craft BBQ, LLC a hidden gem and definitely worth the short drive.

Veronica Acosta has always dreamed of owning her own business. In 2019, she made that dream a reality with a grand opening ceremony for her new small business, La Casa de los Suenos or The House of Dreams.

While the pandemic started a successful turn for Angela, it did cause a few struggles along the way. Angela stated, “Opening while there was still a worldwide pandemic in full force was a challenge.”

You’ve had coffee, but have you experienced coffee served with style? Caddy Shack Coffee Stop is in a beautifully restored retro camper, pulled by a matching ’57 Cadillac!

With a passion for caring for infants/toddlers care in the medical district, Tana and Leslie decided to make their vision a reality.

With decades of experience in tourism and a love of the history and people of the Texas Panhandle, Eric works with other local businesses that want to highlight their uniqueness and reach travelers.

Noah and Stephanie Littlejohn started out as coffee nerds. Every date they went on, everywhere they went they visited coffee shops. Their obsession even manifests itself at home with an espresso bar!

Dreamflyt Station is host to local makers and artisans selling their unique creations. Brandy strives to showcase the talent and value of their goods while also connecting these artists to customers who will love their products.

This is all John dreamed of for his clients. After working in the nail industry for over 20 years, John opened Posh Nails & Spa in October of 2019.

It all began with a dream, literally, a real dream that both Chris and Danyal Jones had in 2018 of growing hydroponic lettuce.

Sarrissa Elder has always wanted to own a coffee shop and in 2017 her dream became a reality at the Amarillo Community Market.

They always dreamed of one day owning their own décor store and felt fulfilled “being able to see how people make their homes, offices, or any place more beautiful with items purchased from Bella Décor”, Robin says.

"... once you can figure out that the sky is the limit even when people doubt you or the idea, if you have the mindset and the passion, they can't stop you."

When we asked Blaze what drove him to make his dream come true he said, "I have always had a passion for cars and working on them so it made sense to turn that into a career. I still enjoy the challenge and it being something different every day. Ultimately, being able to help people is the thing I still love the most about the business.”

Mary Nell and Rex Lemert began brainstorming with friends, Rosie and Bruce Das, on something they could do to help the War Memorial. This led to the idea of adding an indoor educational area to the outdoor memorial.

Local stories of good news, hope, and positive direction, this is what The Upbeat Reporter is all about. Mary Kay Kuhrts has been dreaming and working on making this publication a reality since 1988.

Next time you need a ride, make sure you zip around with Q&D Driver! Q&D Driver has been getting customers to their destinations in style for over six years.

Growing up in a family with a long history of service through police and fire, he saw the need for UAVs to help first responders in a variety of ways such as searching for criminals and helping fight fires.

Ramos strives to bring the Amarillo community catered meals that are absolutely delicious but also healthy.

Restoration Chic, a unique antique shop with SO much to offer. Located in Canyon, Texas, Patty Nitsche started Restoration Chic after she realized her love for restoring furniture.

Delma Ibarra knew it was in her plans to one day own her own restaurant. After being an educator for over 20 years, she felt God kept leading her to the building that would one day become Bison Café.