Broken Arrow Livability Magazine by BA Chamber

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CONTENTS

6 Welcome to Broken Arrow

An introduction to the community

Things to Do 10 Outdoors The Great Outdoors

Golfing, fishing, aquatics and more await Broken Arrow visitors

15 Local Flavor OK to Open Wide 18 Arts & Culture Rose-y Outlook 2014 EDITION

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20 Sports & Recreation Quite a Good Sport

26 Workforce Training Shaping the Future

Living Area schools and partnerships create highly qualified workforce

32 Education Reach Higher 34 Health Rest Assured

35 Community Profile

Business

42 Working Here Hi-tech Haven

Broken Arrow makes cutting-edge industries feel right at home

47 Chamber Letter Taking the Lead

48 Economic Profile

26 On The Cover Pioneer Family Statue Photo by Michael Conti

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AT A GLANCE

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma A QUICK, COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT THE COMMUNITY 169 6

Broken Arrow is quickly becoming a magnate for high-tech companies, entrepreneurs and innovators. The city’s location near Tulsa International Airport and major transportation routes, business-friendly atmosphere, and attractions make it an attractive option for those looking to enjoy both the relaxed pace of a small town and big-city amenities. Surrounded by lakes and some of Oklahoma’s most scenic natural areas, Broken Arrow gets high marks on the livability scale.

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LOCATION Broken Arrow is located in northeastern Oklahoma, primarily in Tulsa County. Broken Arrow’s recreation activities and friendly charm attract large businesses and families to the area.

POPULATION

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TIME ZONE Central

DISTANCES TO THREE MAJOR CITIES NEARBY Oklahoma City, 118 miles Dallas, Texas, 266 miles Kansas City, Mo., 267 miles

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ACTIVE LIVING In addition to being named one of the most affordable suburbs in the south by Business Week, Broken Arrow is considered one of the safest cities in the nation. A network of sidewalks and trails connect neighborhoods to parks, allowing residents to go for leisurely strolls or get in a vigorous workout. The city’s collection of athletic facilities encourage residents to participate in many sports. Main Street remains the heart of Broken Arrow’s entertainment scene with a variety of restaurants and bars, gift shops, specialty stores, and the Performing Arts Center. Broken Arrow is a community with strong faith, and residents have more than 60 places of worship to choose from. Three renowned hospitals offer high-quality and easily accessible health care. COMMUNITY COMMITMENT The city possesses the state’s highest education attainment level, the best public school system, a highly educated workforce, available and affordable land, and local leadership committed to bringing in new businesses. In the following pages you’ll see why Broken Arrow is one of America’s best places to live, work and play.

Show Off Your Skills

The skate park near the Nienhus Community Center is just one of many recreational amenities residents in Broken Arrow enjoy.

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THINGS TO DO Broken Arrow’s must-do attractions, activities and dining

See a Show

Enjoy a live performance at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, an entertainment venue in the city’s downtown area. The facility showcases concerts, musicals and comedy shows, as well as local talent shows, graduation ceremonies and fine arts events.

Memorials

Business

Nightlife

Recreation

SALUTE THE VETERANS

GET THE SCOOP

HAVE A DRINK

STAY FIT

Visit Veterans Park to see sculptures of local heroes like Ernest “Chief” Childers, who earned a Medal of Honor; and Major William H. “Hank” Meisner Jr., a Broken Arrow High School graduate; and a Women’s War Memorial.

Find out how Blue Bell Ice Cream is created at the company's manufacturing facility in Broken Arrow. Tours are offered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. by appointment, and visitors receive a serving of ice cream.

Stop by downtown Broken Arrow's Main Street Tavern and have a cold one. The gastropub has a full bar with 28 beers on tap, a broad wine selection, spirits and craft beers, and also serves lunch, dinner and late-night snacks.

Get some exercise at Central Park Community Center or Nienhuis Community Center. Both facilities have basketball courts, fitness classes, gyms, outdoor aquatic areas and playgrounds, and also offer programs for children, adults and seniors.

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Eat a Sweet Treat

Indulge in Belgian chocolate at Nouveau Atelier de Chocolat in downtown Broken Arrow, where customers can pick up assorted chocolates and chocolate-dipped almonds, apricots, lemon peels and orange peels. Chocolate trail mix, caramel pecans and chocolate caramel apples are also available.

History

Day Spa

Sports Equipment

Local Events

STEP BACK IN TIME

RELAX AND REJUVENATE

PREPARE FOR THE OUTDOORS

CELEBRATE ROOSTER DAYS

Treat yourself to a massage, facial or body treatment at Stone Creek Day Spa and Salon. Customers can schedule appointments for salon services, such as haircuts, deep conditioning treatments, highlights, blowouts and more.

Shop for sporting goods and supplies at Bass Pro Shops. The store carries top brands, such as Bob Timberlake and The North Face, and stocks camping equipment, hunting and fishing necessities, boating accessories, and clothing.

Go to the Rooster Days Festival in May for carnival rides, arts and crafts, live music, food, a 5K run/walk, parade, pageant, and more family-friendly events. The three-day festival draws more than 80,000 people each year.

Learn about local and regional history at the Broken Arrow Historical Society Museum, which includes artifacts and interactive exhibits, such as a fully furnished log cabin and a reproduced railroad depot. Visitors enjoy self-guided tours or docent-led group tours.

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Pack Up and Play

Grab a lunch and enjoy a day outside playing on the jungle gym at the Nienhuis Community Center.

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Outdoors GOLFING, FISHING, AQUATICS AND MORE AWAIT BROKEN ARROW VISITORS

he variety of Broken Arrow’s outdoor activities and adventures is as wide open as the Oklahoma sky.

“Broken Arrow is pleased to offer outdoor recreation venues for its citizens and visitors,” says Broken Arrow Parks and Recreation Director Scott Esmond. “These outdoor spaces create viable and desirable places to improve the quality of life in Broken Arrow.” HAPPY TRAILS More than 70 miles of interconnected trails allow Broken Arrow residents to pick their distance for walks, runs and bike rides. Most trails wind through peaceful landscapes. At some trails’ parking areas, visitors can use bicycles for free. The KATY Trail has several neighborhood access points, and highlights of the River Parks West Bank Trail include basketball courts, a nine-hole disc golf course and a floating amphitheater. AQUATIC ADVENTURES Broken Arrow’s Family Aquatic Center features two large slides, a wading pool and splash pad. Swim lessons are also available. Not to be outdone, the Nienhuis Aquatic Facility is the newest aquatic facility in the Broken Arrow park system, with two huge flume slides and an Aqua Play system. For those with an appetite, Country Aire Park Pool is the only municipal pool that allows food and drink in the facility. “In the summer, our family enjoys all the pools, splash pads and playgrounds,” says Broken Arrow resident April Salisbury. “In the fall and winter, we like to run or bike on all the trails around town. The ability to spend so much time outside with your family is amazing.”

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Dive Right In

Take the kids to the Family Aquatic Center for swimming and splashing.

GONE GOLFING In Broken Arrow, getting your golf on can happen at every turn. Available courses feature pristine views, challenging holes and private instruction. Forest Ridge Golf Course, Battle Creek Golf Course and Emerald Falls Golf Club are three top-quality public courses that offer a wide range of amenities. Emerald Falls was selected by Golf Digest as one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best New Public Courses in the nation, and Forest Ridge opened in 1989 as the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first upscale public golf facility. Broken Arrow Golf and Athletic 12

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Club lets guests choose from a variety of family membership packages to fit their lifestyle and budget, and boasts a 10,200-square-foot clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center. The Club at Indian Springs has undergone more than $1 million in renovations. In addition to its two golf courses, full-service pub and grill facilities, improvements to the 38,000-square-foot clubhouse include flooring, updated fitness equipment, security system upgrades, new furniture, and resurfaced pool areas and tennis courts.

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Pe rfe ct your sw ing at the Fo res t Ridge Golf Course, a public course with upscale amenities .

The Golf Club of Oklahoma has been distinguished as a 2013 Best of the Best winner by Oklahoma Magazine. It’s not hard to see why, as the club features a championship layout designed by Tom Fazio, exclusive guest cottages on property, and an array of amenities and services for golf, dining and beyond. Privately owned Cedar Ridge Country Club offers guests a Joe Finger-designed course, rated among the top 100 courses by Golf Digest, and the club opened a new fitness center in late 2012. BACK TO NATURE The Ray Harral Nature Center is surrounded by the 40-acre nature park that gives guests the chance to enjoy native trees, plants and wildlife on numerous trails, rough nature areas, a flowering garden and more. In addition, Nienhuis Park features a pond stocked with blue gill and catfish. GREAT TO SKATE Nienhuis Skate Park really brings the street fun to Broken Arrow. Opened in 2007, guests can test their skateboarding, cycling, roller skating and scooter abilities on the large bowl, walls, ramps, and street scene area every day. The facility is self-regulated and has a surveillance camera. by Chris Russell by staff photographer Michael Conti

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AREA FOOD SCENE GIVES DINERS SOMETHING TO SINK THEIR TEETH INTO Broken Arrow residents enjoy a diverse food scene, ranging from eclectic restaurants in the Rose District to barbecue joints and cafes.

Full Moon Cafe

One of the newer establishments in Broken Arrow is the family-oriented Full Moon Café, which opened in April 2013 and features American cuisine such as burgers, salads and pastas, along with a dash of TexMex. One popular dish is the Baja Fish Tacos served with sides of refried beans and Spanish rice.

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JOE KNOWS BARBECUE Meanwhile, anyone and everyone who enjoys barbecue will want to sample the delectable smoked brisket or the pulled pork and chicken at Oklahoma Joe’s, founded by world champion barbecue pitmaster Joe Davidson, who has won countless barbecue cooking competitions.

Full Moon Cafe’s Owner Tony Henry says, “Our house specialty and No.1-selling item, by far, is our tortilla soup, a chicken-and-creambased tortilla soup.” He also highlights the chicken margarita salad, the establishment’s second-most popular menu item. Like the other restaurateurs in town, Henry is optimistic about the future of the dining scene in Broken Arrow. “It’s growing and we are happy to be part of the landscape,” he says. Café Savannah’s, a full-service restaurant located inside the main clubhouse at Forest Ridge Golf Club, offers patrons an array of menu options including steaks, fish, burgers, salads, and sandwiches, as well as a view of the well-manicured fairways of the golf course. Kick back and relax at Stonewood Coffee & Tea Co., a coffee house and café that features soups and sandwiches, as well as espresso drinks and seasonal menu items such as spiced apple cider. Customers enjoy free Wi-Fi, and Stonewood also hosts several events and get-togethers.

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Don’t miss the options on South Main Street, which include the aptly named Main Street Tavern (est. 2011), a self-described “upscale gastropub” that offers 28 beers on tap, an extensive selection of wines, spirits and craft beers, and high-quality burgers, salads and sandwiches. Diners in the mood for Mexican food may gravitate to nearby Fiesta Mambo Downtown, which serves authentic Mexican dishes alongside homemade, hand-fried chips and salsa.

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THINGS TO DO: ARTS & CULTURE

Rose-y Outlook

BROKEN ARROW’S ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ATTRACTS RESIDENTS, TOURISTS ALIKE More walkable and eye-pleasing than ever before, downtown Broken Arrow retains a strong connection to its past while working toward the future.

“There is also tons of local and national military history, railroad history and Muscogee-Creek history. Everything is beautifully displayed, with interactive features for those who want to learn more.” JENN ON BROKEN ARROW HISTORICAL SOCIETY, BROKEN ARROW, OKLA., CONTRIBUTOR FOR DOTHEBROKENARROW.COM

Attractions

LIVE PERFORMANCES AND MUSEUMS

The Broken Arrow Historical Society Museum ADMISSION Adults: $5 or $8 for two adults. Free for members and children under 18 years old.

Entertainment District

DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION In a return to the city’s roots, the downtown area was dubbed the Rose District in 2012, referring to Broken Arrow’s former identity as the city of roses and sparkling spring water. “We wanted to give people more reasons to come downtown and enjoy an entire day here,” says Lisa Frein, director of downtown development for Broken Arrow, explaining the rationale for rezoning “and thereby reinvigorating” the city’s arts and entertainment district. “The idea was to capitalize on the attributes of Broken Arrow and highlight them to create a gathering space downtown,” Frein says.“

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A popular place to go is the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, a 1,500-seat venue that hosts Broadway tours and pop music concerts. Also recommended is the Broken Arrow Community Playhouse, which strives “to provide quality theatrical entertainment to the community” and serves as the resident theater at The Main Place, a 285-seat auditorium on South Main Street. The Rose District offers two attractions where visitors can learn about the area’s history. The Broken Arrow Historical Society Museum preserves artifacts and shares local history through interactive, informative exhibits. The Military History Museum, which relocated from Tulsa in mid-2013, features an outdoor flag display at recently installed Flag Plaza.

Festivals

SPRING AND SUMMER Let’s not forget the annual Taste of Summer event, an outdoor ice cream festival that draws more than 15,000 people to Central Park in Downtown Broken Arrow. It includes all you can eat ice cream, free kids crafts, local artists, food trucks, inflatables and more. Notably, festivals like these figure to be an even greater part of the city’s future. “The new district will make outdoor events easier to hold and enjoy,” says Frein, emphasizing that the Rose District has “created a true sense of place and reintroduced residents to a thriving downtown.”

Twirl Around on the Rides

Broken Arrow remains famous for its festivals, including the annual Rooster Days Festival, which features a 5K run, a parade and carnival, and Rockets Over Rhema, which is highlighted by one of the largest fireworks displays in the Tulsa area.

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THINGS TO DO: SPORTS & RECREATION

Quite a Good Sport

THE SPORTS SCENE IN BROKEN ARROW OFFERS LOTS OF FUN

Broken Arrow Youth Football is one of many sports kids can play to stay healthy and make friends.

In Broken Arrow, those looking for a variety of youth sports won’t have to look far. From soccer to cheerleading, kids can take their pick of popular sports in the area. FANATIC FOR FOOTBALL Broken Arrow Youth Football Association offers flag football (open to kindergarten through third grade) and tackle (for grades 1-7). Flag football players are selected by draft, and games generally last for 75 minutes. Tackle football is open to children who live in the Broken Arrow Public School District. The registration fee gives players their necessary equipment and excess medical insurance. Games for both leagues are played at the new football complex inside Nienhuis Park. BASEBALL TIME Youth baseball in Broken Arrow was founded in 1972 and is comprised of more than 450 members who actively promote and supervise the program. Participation in the league is available to all boys 20

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and girls ages 3-18. Games are played in the city-owned park complex, and leagues are available for spring, summer and fall. SHOOT SOME HOOPS Broken Arrow Youth Basketball is part of the Indian Nation Basketball Conference and is open to all children living in Broken Arrow or attending a school within its system, from kindergarten through eighth grade. Games are played from December through February in recreational and competitive divisions. CHEER THEM ON Broken Arrow’s cheerleader and pom program is offered to all youth from grades 1-7 in both tackle football and competition seasons. Simply completing the registration process guarantees placement on a squad on the child’s grade level – there are no tryouts. While the league is recreational, some squads (depending on the age) have the choice to participate in cheerleading or dance competitions on the local or national levels after football season. by Chris Russell

Serious About Soccer

The Broken Arrow Soccer Club offers spring and fall leagues with spots on approximately 180 teams for children ages 6-19. There is also a development program for the U5 division to help get children started in the sport. The BASC Closed League plays its games at the Indian Springs Sports Complex in Broken Arrow and has age divisions of U6 through U12. The open league games, played in the local Green Country area, have age divisions of U9 through U19.

The Parks & Recreation Department in Broken Arrow manages over 800 acres of public land with 38 parks throughout the city, including two aquatic centers, athletic fields and passive areas.

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Cheer Them On

Broken Arrow supports their younger residents by offering children of all ages a number of options for extra-curricular activities, such as playing a sport or cheering for a team. Sports include baseball, basketball, football and soccer, and children in grades 1-7 can join a cheer or pom squad by submitting an application.

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LIVING Schools, health care and neighborhoods in Broken Arrow

Defending Our Freedom

The American Patriot by J. David Nunneley in Veterans Park honors the servicemen and women from Broken Arrow who served in all branches of the military. The statue resembles Captain Hank Meisner, who served in the marines and army branches in Vietnam. See more photos that showcase the Broken Arrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique offerings at livability.com/broken-arrow/ok.

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Time for Class

Northeastern State University Broken Arrow campus caters to students by offering flexible class times and credit partnerships with TCC.

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Shaping the Future AREA SCHOOLS AND PARTNERSHIPS CREATE HIGHLY QUALIFIED WORKFORCE

ducators in Broken Arrow take teaching to the next level with partnerships and programs that have one common goal: to produce a skilled workforce. High schools routinely collaborate with local universities and colleges to create a seamless transition to higher educational opportunities, while employers tap into the area’s well-trained workforce. NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY – BROKEN ARROW CAMPUS Northeastern State University features three campuses with its newest campus in Broken Arrow. The campus was recently expanded and is home to more than 3,000 upper-class and graduate students. The majority of these students are working adults who take advantage of NSU’s flexible class scheduling. The campus accommodates its unique student population by offering classes that meet only once or twice a week, weekend seminars, workshops, and online courses. The university also has a

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The Tulsa Technology Center Broken Arrow Campus completed renovations in 2011, and offers a 53-acre site with classrooms, laboratories and shops.

partnership with Tulsa Community College to allow TCC students to transfer to NSU to complete a bachelor’s degree without losing college credits. The Broken Arrow community and Tulsa County citizens built the campus through tax referendums, creating a strong, collaborative foundation with the university. Many local groups use the facilities for meetings and conferences, and the university sponsors various events throughout the community. Another important aspect about the NSU BA is the seamless transition of education from the schools in the district, providing lifelong learning opportunities. There is frequent collaboration with area P-12 school districts to encourage success within the education system, as well as concurrent enrollment access for high school students.

More than 700 area high school students take for-credit classes or receive full-time training at Tulsa Tech’s Broken Arrow Campus.

TULSA TECH Tulsa Tech has six campuses throughout the Tulsa metro area, offering many free educational opportunities to Broken Arrow students with the chance to earn college credits. Nearly 700 high school students attend classes at the Tulsa Tech’s Broken Arrow campus. The center features full-time training in a variety of careers, from cosmetology to machining, and many part-time class options are offered as well. Tulsa Tech recently expanded and remodeled the Broken Arrow campus and offers automotive service and machining programs. “Broken Arrow and Northeast Oklahoma have a high concentration of manufacturing

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jobs,” says Tony Heaberlin, chief communications officer at Tulsa Tech. “The skills students hone while at Tulsa Tech are in high demand by area employers.” There is a tight connection between Tulsa Tech and the community, and the Broken Arrow campus hosts a variety of events, including a back-to-school bash for the high school students and Friday night silent movies. TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Tulsa Community College is the largest community college in the state, and offers more than 200 associate degrees and certificate of completion programs. The college features four fully equipped campuses and several smaller community campuses. Tulsa Community College helps 35,000 students obtain college credits and partake in continuing education programs each year. The college is committed to offering various educational opportunities to the community.

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Students benefit from accommodating facilities and flexible schedules at Northeastern State University – Broken Arrow, which sponsors several community events.

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“Broken Arrow and Northeast Oklahoma have a high concentration of manufacturing jobs. The skills students hone while at Tulsa Tech are in high demand by area employers.” TONY HEABERLIN, CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AT TULSA TECH

One-stop Shop

TCC Southeast is home to programs ranging from information technology to music and theater. The campus has its own performing arts center, campus store and career center.

One popular feature Tulsa Community College provides each year is the summer youth programs. It offers various camps to children ages 5-18. The Awardwinning program will be turned into a year-round opportunity for community members. by Grace Clausing by staff photographer Michael Conti

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LIVING: EDUCATION

Aspen Creek Elementary serves grades K-5. PHOTO COURTESY OF GREGORY B. POINDEXTER

Reach Higher

BROKEN ARROW SCHOOLS EXCEED EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STRONG CHARACTERS. Students in Broken Arrow have several options in public and faith-based schools. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an overview of the educational opportunities available: Public School Districts

Private Schools

BROKEN ARROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS

All Saints Catholic School is an elementary and middle school for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Immanuel Lutheran Christian Academy features classrooms for ages 6 weeks through 12th grade. Summit Christian Academy offers classes for kindergarten through 12th grade.

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UNION PUBLIC SCHOOLS Some Broken Arrow residents are zoned for Union Public Schools, which is home to almost 15,000 students and has a total of 19 schools. This includes one early childhood center for 3-year-olds, 13 elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, and five secondary schools, which includes one sixth- and seventh-grade center, an eighth-grade center, a ninth-grade center, a high school for grades 10-12, and an alternative center for grades 9-12.

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Approximately 75 pe rcent of high school graduates mo ve onto a twoyear college or four-y ear university.

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Broken Arrow is home to three pre-kindergarten centers, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, two intermediate schools and one senior high school. Thirteen of the elementary schools are kindergarten through fifth grade, one is kindergarten through second grade, and one is third through fifth grade. The middle school is for grades sixth through eighth. There are three locations for high-schoolers, featuring two intermediate schools for ninth and 10th grades, and one senior high school for 11th and 12th grades. The school system is noted for its strong commitment to student success. The high school is the largest in the state and offers many educational opportunities, including honors classes to better prepare students for college. High school students can also receive hands-on technology training by partnering with the Broken Arrow campus of Tulsa Technology Center.

Kids dig in at a groundbreaking for a new elementary school.

Higher Education

AREA COLLEGES AND TECH EDUCATION

PHOTO COURTESY OF ADAM J. FOREMAN

There are several college and tech education options close by for Broken Arrow community members. The three most popular choices in the area include: Tulsa Technology Center, Tulsa Community College and the Broken Arrow campus of Northeastern State University. There are many more collegiate options within the region, including Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma, University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts University.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like living in Broken Arrow because there are so many opportunities to play sports and/or get a good paying job, and the friends you can make.â&#x20AC;? SHAWN BRODY, 6TH GRADER

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LIVING: HEALTH

St. John Broken Arrow

St. John Broken Arrow, part of the St. John Health System, is located at 1000 W. Boise Cir., in Broken Arrow. The 68-bed not-for-profit hospital, which opened in 2010, offers all-private rooms. Its services include cardiology, colon and rectal surgery, emergency services, endoscopy, family practice, gastroenterology and internal medicine, as well as general surgery, neurosurgery, nephrology, orthopedics, pain management, podiatry, pulmonary, radiology services, sports medicine and urology. The St. John Center for Joint Replacement at the hospital focuses on knee and hip replacements.

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THREE HOSPITALS SERVE THE BROKEN ARROW AREA When illness, medical emergency or even routine wellness issues present themselves, proximity to health-care facilities is important. In Broken Arrow, top-notch care is easy to find. SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL SOUTH

HILLCREST HOSPITAL SOUTH

Saint Francis Hospital South, opened in 2007, is part of the Saint Francis Health Network, which includes Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, the Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis, the Heart Hospital at Saint Francis and Laureate Psychiatric Hospital. The 96-bed, not-for-profit Catholic community hospital, established in response to the rapid growth of the south Tulsa area, brings excellent medical care closer to Broken Arrow. More than 300 physicians treat patients at the hospital, whose services encompass emergency care, hospice, orthopedics, pulmonology, surgery, imaging and cardiac care, including a cardiac catheterization lab. Saint Francis, located at 10501 E. 91st St. S., in Tulsa, employs 300 people.

Hillcrest Hospital South’s medical staff of 700 physicians provides such specialties as obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, cardiology, general and laparoscopic surgery, gastroenterology, family medicine, and ear, nose and throat. The hospital also offers emergency services, women’s services, outpatient physical therapy, nutrition services, a sleep disorders center, and a wellness and sports medicine center. The 180-bed hospital, part of the Hillcrest HealthCare System, is located at 8801 S. 101st E. Ave., in Tulsa.

“St. John Broken Arrow offers the only hospital within the Broken Arrow city limits. We are pleased to be able to offer the resources of St. John Health System with the convenience and accessibility of a dedicated community hospital for Broken Arrow and the surrounding communities.” DAVID PHILIPS, CEO, ST. JOHN BROKEN ARROW

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COMMUNITY PROFILE

$65,385

ETHNICITY 24%

White

Hispanic

Black

Other

Median Home Price

11% 7% 4%

78%

AGE

Median Household Income

$158,000

45% 31%

COST OF LIVING

20 and Under

$676 Median Rent for a Two-Bedroom Apartment Source: Livability.com

21-54 55 and Over (percentages based on the total = 105,085)

(percentages based on the total = 105,085)

TRANSPORTATION Median Travel Time to Work

TEMPERATURE January Average Low

July Average High

93°

20 minutes 76°

31° 24°

Closest Airport Tulsa International

January Low National Low Source: Livability.com & Neilson Claritas

July High

National High

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Residents enjoy quiet and safe neighborhoods, such as the Forest Ridge planned community, which has a golf course, swim and tennis club, more than 10 miles of jogging, biking and nature trails, and private for-residents-only parks in 13 different neighborhoods.

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Mega Manufacturing

At FlightSafety International in Broken Arrow, the company manufactures flight simulators in the 375,000-square-foot facility. The simulators are used to train those in the aviation industries and military. Over 700 people work at the Broken Arrow location. Learn more about other big industries in Broken Arrow livability.com/broken-arrow/ok /business.

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LOCAL ECONOMY INCLUDES DIVERSE EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS Broken Arrow’s economy is thriving thanks to a diverse base of industries including manufacturing, health care, aviation and education. Retail businesses enjoy strong growth, while residents are given multiple career choices, training opportunities and chances for advancement, including at the following companies:

Blue Bell Creameries

This long-time Broken Arrow company was founded in 1907, and even though its ice cream products are only available in 25 percent of the country’s supermarkets, Blue Bell ranks among the top-threeselling ice cream brands in the nation. Its flavors include traditional vanilla, chocolate and strawberry along with choices such as orange swirl, caramel turtle cheesecake and red velvet cake.

Aviation

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL Customers of FlightSafety International look to the Broken Arrow company for professional aviation training. FlightSafety has been in operation for more than 60 years and now has a worldwide network of learning centers, with a total of 1,600 instructors who provide 3,000 individual courses for 135 aircraft types. The company uses advanced flight simulators to help train its customers in 154 countries. Oil and Gas

BAKER HUGHES Several Broken Arrow residents work at Baker Hughes, which has more than 100 years of experience in the oilfield industry. The company specializes in providing engineering solutions to oil and gas operators who want the greatest yields from their reservoirs. Engineers at the company’s product centers work on next-generation products and services for drilling and evaluation. Baker Huges employees work in nine global regions and 23 geomarkets, including the United States, Gulf of Mexico, Canada and Africa. Check out Broken Arrow’s top employers at livability. com/broken-arrow/ok/ business.

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Broken Arrow Armed Forces Reserve Center

A $62 million, 260,000-square-foot Armed Forces Reserve Center is now open in Broken Arrow for the purpose of training Army, Marine Corps, Navy and National Guard personnel. The new complex consolidates five of the region’s recently closed National Guard buildings, including Broken Arrow Armory, and is the result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure plan that closed 50 National Guard armories in Oklahoma and has replaced them with seven larger bases, including Broken Arrow.

TOP PRIVATE EMPLOYERS

Baker Hughes employs more than 200 at the Tulsa location.

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• Exterran (gas processing) • FlightSafety (flight training equipment) • MicahTek Inc. (data processing & prep) • Oklahoma Healthcare Services (home health and infusion) • Zeeco (combustion/ pollution control)

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BUSINESS

Hi-tech

Haven

BROKEN ARROW MAKES CUTTING-EDGE INDUSTRIES FEEL RIGHT AT HOME

hen it comes to industry in Broken Arrow, the sky’s the limit, and also the basis for a booming high-tech manufacturing/service sector. Aerospace-related companies and industries employing groundbreaking technology are among the area’s leading employers, and a big part of Broken Arrow’s economic development future. “These have been an important part of Broken Arrow for a long time,” says Kinnee Tilly, senior vice president, economic development, at the Broken Arrow chamber of commerce. “It’s been exciting to watch how many of these companies have grown from small individual concerns into major corporations. We’re very fortunate to have them here. And we’re on the cusp of more exciting developments ahead in this area.”

L-3 AMI produces training hardware and instruments.

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BROKEN ARROW COMPANIES GO INTERNATIONAL Drawn to Broken Arrow’s dedicated and educated workforce, convenient location and quality of life are many companies that Tilly cites as primary job creators, including major players on the international scene.

FlightSafety International

More than 30 flight simulators are built each year from the ground up at the state-of-the-art Broken Arrow facility.

FlightSafety International provides more than 1 million hours of diverse aviation training to commercial, military and government customers in 154 countries. CSI Aerospace, founded in Broken Arrow and now a subsidiary of HEICO, the giant aerospace manufacturer, is the only U.S. source of repair and refurbishment for the vital pitot tubes that determine aircraft speed, and other critical aircraft components. L-3 AMI specializes

in production and design of simulated instruments and training system hardware for marine, aeronautical and other applications. Tactical Electronics works “to preserve our world by protecting those who protect us.” TE’s Hemlock facility’s four divisions employ 45 workers. Its first product, a pole camera, is still among its most popular. But the company now also offers law enforcement and military training,

“Our clients love coming here, because they can get in and out so quickly yet still have a big city nearby. And from an employment standpoint, people love to raise their families here.” ADDIE VENTRIS, TE MARKETING MANAGER livability. com / broken -arrow/ok

Clean Air for the World

Employees can practice testing smokestacks at Air Hygiene, which is headquartered in Broken Arrow. The company has administered more than 25,000 tests since its start in 1997 and continues to expand throughout the country.

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Tactical Electronics has four divisions: training, products, research and development.

security products and electronics training. Its aviation division’s RAPTR, a small unmanned helicopter, has multiple military, law enforcement, commercial and agricultural applications. TE plans further expansion and credits its Broken Arrow home as a big part of its success. “For what we do, it’s a great spot,” says Addie Ventris, TE marketing manager. “It’s a growing, striving community with a lot of opportunities. Our clients love coming here, because they can get in and out so quickly yet still have a big city nearby. And from an employment standpoint, people love to raise their families here.” BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Among other major high-tech companies here, Access Optics is a

prime producer of precision optics, medical devices and nanostructures. And Air Hygiene provides high-tech air emissions testing services for energy companies in all 50 states and around the world. Still, the company has permanently located its headquarters in Broken Arrow. “Everything we identified as positives when we moved here have proven true,” says company president Quinn Bierman. “We have great location to resources, vendors and a welcoming community. The Chamber of Commerce has helped open doors to local, state and even national opportunities for Air Hygiene. “We are very proud to represent Broken Arrow all over the world with our clients, and plan to host hundreds of them into our offices

as we continue to grow our training services and expand our testing capabilities and products.” by Laura Hill by staff photographer Michael Conti

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BUSINESS: CHAMBER REPORT

Taking the Lead

CHAMBER BRINGS LEADERS TOGETHER TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY Officials with the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation bring community leaders together to get updates, input and advice on important projects initiated within the city. “We want all leaders on the same page regarding where this community is headed in the future,” says Wes Smithwick, president and CEO of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation. “For that reason, the chamber schedules initiatives that bring leaders together to meet and plan with one another.” One of those initiatives is called Leadership Retreat, which occurs every other year in even-numbered years. “The retreat joins leaders from the city, county, public school district, economic development and the chamber, with everyone spending a lot of time communicating during the event,” Smithwick says. “The retreats have

resulted in many shared visions for the good of our city.” Also occurring every other year in odd-numbered years, the chamber organizes a Best Practices Trip where community leaders travel to another city to learn how that particular city achieves success. “We visited Dallas-Fort Worth in 2009, Little Rock in 2011, and Overland Park, Kan., in 2013,” Smithwick says. “All of those cities embrace regional cooperation to work for a common good when trying to attract business and industry, and they are all excellent at community planning. For example, each has a strong Main Street program in place to revitalize their individual downtown districts.” DOWNTOWN UPSWING Smithwick says learning about the re-energized downtowns in other cities has helped Broken Arrow with a downtown revitalization program of its own.

“About three years ago, a concentrated effort began in order to rejuvenate downtown Broken Arrow, and many local leaders met to put plans in motion that have already resulted in a more beautiful and economically stimulated district,” he says. Smithwick says, for example, a current streetscaping project is helping to make the five-block downtown area – now known as the Rose District – more eye-pleasing and energetic. “It’s all about working together for a common good, and the chamber is proud to be leading the charge to keep our community moving forward,” he says. “When leaders work together, things happen. Big dividends are starting to pay off in downtown and throughout Broken Arrow.” by Kevin Litwin Stay plugged into Broken Arrow’s community at livability. com/broken-arrow/ok/ living.

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ECONOMIC PROFILE TAXES

52%

500-2,000+

24%

300-500

150-300

City Sales and Use Tax

.85%

County Sales Tax, Tulsa

10%

TOP EMPLOYERS Broken Arrow Public Schools, Wal-Mart, FlightSafety, City of Broken Arrow

EDUCATION LEVEL

Zeeco, Oklahoma Healthcare, Exterran, MicahTek, McDaniel Tech. Services, AG Equipment

High School Graduate Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree

Rhema Bible Church, Davis H. Elliot, Baker Hughes, St. John

Master’s Degree or Higher

SCORECARD

9,169

$12.45M

4.5%

State Sales Tax

8.35%

Total Sales Tax, Tulsa Co.

Total Sales Tax, Wagoner Co.

$100,000+

Annual Retail Sales

County Sales Tax, Wagoner

8.8%

HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$1.1B

1.3%

TRANSPORTATION

$99,999-35,000 $34,999 and under

Annual Hotel Sales

$158.9M

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