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Amarillo and Perryton entrepreneurs were recognized as recipiences of the 10th Annual Aggie 100, awards honoring the fastest-growing Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses in the world.

Amarillo-based A-1 Rocket Industries and Veterinary Medical Providers and Perryton Aviation were honored on Oct. 17 by the Mays Business School’s Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M for positively impacting the economy with outstanding growth and determination.

Dillard’s is pleased to further its commitment to Ronald McDonald House Charities with its 21st annual holiday fundraiser.

Since 1994, Dillard’s has supported RMHC with a fundraiser benefiting its Ronald McDonald House program which provides families with seriously ill children a “home-away-from-home” while their children are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.

Deward Adams, owner of Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Amarillo, recently received the Top Gun award from the Mr. Rooter Plumbing corporate office during the company’s 2014 International Convention in Orlando, Florida, in September.

The award goes to franchise owners who achieve sales goals and reach operation benchmarks. The Top Gun recipients represent the top 10 percent of Mr. Rooter Plumbing owners across North America.

Atherton will focus on strategic business development, driving company growth and expanding on EnergyNet’s client-focused agenda. He has been with EnergyNet for over 12 years and is based in Houston.

Michael Baker has been promoted to vice president of business development. He has served in various senior business development roles and is active in numerous industry associations including ADAM Energy Forum and currently serves on the board of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.

Matthew J. Agnew obtained his law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2014. He graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor of arts in women’s studies and political science in 2010. His practice is focused in health law.

Happy State Bank opened a branch at Allen on Monday, according to an announcement by J. Pat Hickman, chairman and CEO.

The office will be located in the Watters Creek area at One Allen Center, 700 Central Expressway South, Suite 120, in Allen.

“We are so excited about opening this office in Allen – our second office in the Greater Dallas market,” Hickman said. “We have assembled an experienced and professional banking team to bring ‘the Happy Experience’ to this booming community.”