Joseph B. Peterson Jr. currently works as a financial advisor at Edward Jones and Associates. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Peterson grew up in Amarillo and received his bachelor’s degree from West Texas A&M University and master’s from Texas Tech University.

Every year, Inc. Magazine puts together a list of America’s top entrepreneurs. These companies are fast-growing private firms that create value and employment opportunities on both a local and national scale.

As part of the partnership with Amarillo EDC and area community partners, Inc. Magazine has created a page on its website to highlight the entrepreneurial and growth potential of Amarillo.

This Tuesday, the Amarillo EDC agreed to a $1.8 million deal with the Fairly Group during the Board of Directors meeting.

The deal, which marks the second deal reached during the last four months, could potentially keep Texas Panhandle talent local.

Samantha “Sammi” Gallagher is a millennial, project director, industry leader, and award-winning equestrian. As Project Director at ROI Online, an Internet Marketing Company, she serves as the main point of contact between clients and the company, ensuring both parties work toward the same goals. She jokingly refers to herself as a “professional cat-herder.”

Amarillo may be headed toward success when it comes to our economic future. However, there are other aspects of the city’s infrastructure that we may need to address.

Over the next few weeks, the Amarillo EDC will continue our Millennial Campaign, where we showcase distinguished young professionals in our community. The millennial of this month is Samantha “Sammi” Gallagher.

Amarillo’s millennial generation is making an impact on our community.

As our educational resources expand, more young professionals are heading to Amarillo to further their careers.

Amarillo has long been recognized as a hub for agricultural growth. However, with the establishment and expansion of West Texas A&M University, Texas Tech Health Services, and Amarillo College, more young professions are heading into the city to further their education and experience. Amarillo is becoming a melting pot for entrepreneurs, business professionals and industry leaders alike.

No Limits No Excuses strives for student success and education in hopes of ending issues of poverty in the Amarillo community. The program began in 2011, funded by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The goal for No Limits No Excuses is to gain 10,000 more degrees by 2025.