The Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge has opened its 2026 cycle with a $500,000 funding pool for businesses based in Potter and Randall counties.

 

The long-running program, hosted by the WT Enterprise Center, combines capital awards with strategic coaching. To be eligible to compete for awards of up to $100,000 and business-growth coaching, applicants must attend one mandatory orientation session in January — options include Jan. 13, Jan. 15, Jan. 20, and Jan. 23 at the WT Enterprise Center in Amarillo. 

 

Space is limited and sessions are open now.

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Gardenuity, a Dallas-based, woman-founded company creating customizable gardening experiences for homes and workplaces, was featured during Nasdaq Wellness Week—an invitation-only program spotlighting innovators shaping the future of preventive health, human performance, and everyday wellbeing.

 

The recognition was shared by Donna Spafford Letier, co-founder and CEO of Gardenuity, who reflected on the significance of seeing gardening included alongside data-driven and technology-led wellness solutions. 

 

The moment points to a broader shift in how wellness is being defined—less abstract, more participatory, and rooted in daily practice.

 

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Austin-based, women-founded jewelry and lifestyle brand Kendra Scott has launched its first airport retail kiosk at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. It officially opened on January 9, 2026.

 

This marks the brand’s entrance into travel retail and underscores continued retail expansion from a flagship Texas woman-led company. The move aligns with broader efforts by AUS to feature locally rooted businesses in its terminals.

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