Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Adam Jiwa

Adam Jiwa, Advertising Manager

My goals and aspirations is to eventually teach younger students that all of their creative ideas can be used in the field of mass communication. Also, I'm an avid disc golfer.

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WTEC Begins Upgrades for Incubator Program, Moves SBDC to Central Facility

WTEC Begins Upgrades for Incubator Program, Moves SBDC to Central Facility

Adam Jiwa, Advertising Manager
April 11, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas — Key upgrades now underway at the WT Enterprise Center will offer new opportunities for entrepreneurs to grow their business. WTEC upgrades include expanded three-phase electrical...

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WTEC Recognizes Entrepreneurs, Releases 2023 Economic Impact Data

WTEC Recognizes Entrepreneurs, Releases 2023 Economic Impact Data

Adam Jiwa, Advertising Manager
February 8, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas — The WT Enterprise Center recognized the Amarillo business community’s achievements at its annual Entrepreneur Excellence Awards on Feb 6. The evening featured awards honoring local...

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WTEC Introduces New Program for Leaders in the Financial Industry

WTEC Introduces New Program for Leaders in the Financial Industry

Adam Jiwa, Advertising Manager
January 12, 2024

AMARILLO, Texas – The WT Enterprise Center is launching an exclusive paid program beginning Feb. 20 designed to offer vital insights for key leaders of local businesses. The Financial Leadership program...

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Business owners are encouraged to write inspirational messages for future entrepreneurs on the WT Enterprise Centers “Entrepreneurs of the Panhandle” wall.

WTEC to Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week in November

Adam Jiwa, Advertising Manager
November 7, 2023

AMARILLO, Texas – The WT Enterprise Center will collaborate with several community partners to host Global Entrepreneurship Week from Nov. 13 to 17. The week of events will engage, educate and celebrate...

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Applications to Open Oct. 31 for 2023-24 Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge

Applications to Open Oct. 31 for 2023-24 Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge

Adam Jiwa, Advertising Manager
October 9, 2023

AMARILLO, Texas – Applications will open Oct. 31 for the WT Enterprise Center’s 2023-24 Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge. This year, primary business owners located in Potter or Randall County can...

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Pictured at the Aug. 30 Fat Mama Feeds groundbreaking are, from left, Michelle Howington, program manager, WT Enterprise Center; Kyle Humphrey, production manager, Fat Mama Feeds; Dr. Robert Allen King, WT associate dean of graduate business programs; Wendi Swope, president, Double U Marketing; Doug Nelson, senior vice president of financial services, Amarillo Economic Development Corp.; Ashlee Gwin, co-owner, Fat Mama Feeds; Brian Gwin, co-owner, Fat Mama Feeds; Amy Henderson, commercial loan officer; David Salas, managing partner, Altura Engineering & Design; Kaleb Brewer, investor; Hollie Shankle, director of business development, Amarillo Economic Development Corp.; Paul Simpson, director of business retention & expansion, Amarillo Economic Development Corp.; and Brian Enevoldsen, managing director, WT Enterprise Center.

WTEC Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge Winner Fat Mama Feeds Celebrates Groundbreaking

Adam Jiwa, Advertising Manager
August 31, 2023

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...

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WT Enterprise Center to Provide ‘Blueprint’ for Entrepreneurial Success

WT Enterprise Center to Provide ‘Blueprint’ for Entrepreneurial Success

Adam Jiwa, Advertising Manager
May 25, 2023

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...

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WT Enterprise Center, Barrio Committee to Host Final Entrepreneurship Workshop

WT Enterprise Center, Barrio Committee to Host Final Entrepreneurship Workshop

Adam Jiwa, Advertising Manager
May 22, 2023

AMARILLO, Texas—The WT Enterprise Center and the Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee will host the final workshop in the three-part “Start A New Business” series for experienced entrepreneurs...

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WT to Team with Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee to Promote Entrepreneurship

WT to Team with Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee to Promote Entrepreneurship

Adam Jiwa, Advertising Manager
March 20, 2023

AMARILLO, Texas — The Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee and West Texas A&M University will offer valuable business advice to El Barrio residents who are interested in pursuing entrepreneurship...

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WT Engler College of Business, WTEC and SBDC to Host Intern Event

WT Engler College of Business, WTEC and SBDC to Host Intern Event

Adam Jiwa, Advertising Manager
March 13, 2023

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...

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2022-23 Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge Finalists Award Totals $500,000

2022-23 Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge Finalists Award Totals $500,000

Adam Jiwa, Advertising Manager
March 6, 2023

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...

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26th Annual Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge Awards Ceremony Set for March 2

26th Annual Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge Awards Ceremony Set for March 2

Adam Jiwa, Advertising Manager
February 27, 2023

AMARILLO, Texas—Five Amarillo-area businesses will be awarded a share of a half-million-dollar prize during the 26th annual Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge awards ceremony March 2. The event, a collaboration...

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WTEC Looks for Feedback from Area Food Truck Owners

WTEC Looks for Feedback from Area Food Truck Owners

Adam Jiwa, Advertising Manager
November 9, 2022

Contact: Brian Enevoldsen, 806-651-8500, [email protected] Copy by Adam Jiwa, 806-651-8503, [email protected]   AMARILLO, Texas — Mobile restauranteurs are invited...

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WTEC, AEDC Connect Once Again for Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge 

Adam Jiwa, Advertising Manager
August 30, 2022

AMARILLO, Texas — Deadline is Sept. 30 for Amarillo and Canyon businesses to vie for a share of a half million dollars of capital. The application period is open for the 2022-23 Amarillo EnterPrize...

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