Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 6

195 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 6 course, that’s in a preliminary stage of discussion so I don’t really have many details on it, but if / when it all occurs, then we could have some major maintenance and cargo capability here at the airport, and certainly we’d be ecstatic to have that kind of activity going on. That type of development project brings in additional related activity and gets more people familiar with Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport – where we are, what our capabilities are. Once people are familiar with the airport and the area, it brings people back for vacationing, as a destination.” There are plenty of reasons to visit and live in Amarillo. The city has a diverse economy that includes lots of agriculture, a growing technology sector, and plenty of businesses in the energy industry. Sharpened Iron Studios is building film, television, and video production facilities in Amarillo. It has also partnered with Amarillo College to launch a school of cinematic arts. “This is going to be huge for Amarillo,” Conner said. When it comes to sports, Amarillo residents love their new minor baseball team, the Sod Poodles. The Double-A affiliate of Major League Baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks won their league championship in 2019. “It’s one of the best things we’ve got going here in Amarillo, says Conner. “The baseball stadium is right in the middle of downtown and draws great crowds. Most of the inaugural season was sold out. Of course, 2020 for baseball wasn’t a good year anywhere so we will just discard that one. But we’re anticipating Start to finish project management No bureaucratic red tape A labor force that lives for hard work In attitude and approach, Amarillo is unlike most cities. We offer the strategies and resources you and your business need, including: Learn more at www.amarilloedc.com R I CK HUSBAND AMAR I LLO INTERNAT IONAL A I RPORT