BY KELLY ARNOLD
CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT:
Moore Chamber Expands Impact with New Members
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"While we exceeded our goals in membership and money raised, more importantly, we laid the groundwork to transform our community," Brown said. "Our volunteers did a tremendous effort, and their enthusiasm resonated throughout the campaign and continues as we move forward with building In less than 48 hours, nearly 100 volunteers Moore's business community. came together to make a difference by learning more about what a chamber does for local CAMPAIGN RESULTS: businesses, how it elevates the economy, and The Membership Campaign also came with how it provides meaning to economic devel- some friendly competition. Among the 100 opment, business, and a community. volunteers, six strong teams "went for the gold" against each other to bring in the most "It is encouraging to see business leaders members and dollars for the Chamber. excited about the future of the Chamber and our community," said Jeff Arvin, board chair GOLD: Purple Team, led by Kelly Wells, for the Moore Chamber. "We can and should Norman Regional Health System, brought in all get behind business development and 47 members and $15,900. economic development to help retain and grow our local businesses." SILVER: Red Team, led by Crystal Bennett, he Moore Chamber of Commerce is not only welcoming more than 140 new members, but it also recognizes the overall impact that last week's Membership Campaign has made on Moore businesses and the community.
Republic Services, brought in 27 members Moore Chamber's membership campaign and $10,400. faced several obstacles over the past year with the COVID-19 pandemic and a historical BRONZE: Yellow Team, led by Jim ice storm in November 2020. Jennings, Clearview Insurance Services, brought in 27 members and $8,600. "We have been planning our membership campaign since last year, but we were dealt Not only did Wells' team take first place, but a few unlucky hands when it came to actually she also was named the "godmother" of the kicking off the campaign," said Kim Brown, campaign because of her contribution, energy, President & CEO of the Moore Chamber. "But and dedication throughout the campaign. this was my predecessor Kathy Gillette's vision for Moore and our chamber, so I wanted "It was an honor to participate in growing to see it through despite the obstacles we membership for the Moore Chamber of Comfaced not once, but twice." merce," Wells said. "The chamber team has always been a huge supporter of Norman The Moore Chamber brought in a total of Regional Health System, and our team had 140 members and raised nearly $50,000 fun bringing new businesses into the Chamber. through its membership event led by "Your Like the Health System, these businesses will Chamber Connection." 20 | MOORE MONTHLY | APRIL 2021
have the opportunity to be championed by a great Chamber team as they work to grow their businesses and help make Moore the best place to live, work and play." Jennings was named the "godfather" of the event because of his tireless commitment and enthusiasm throughout. He said the campaign did so much more than bring in new members. It united the current members and educated them on the Chamber's benefits and how a chamber impacts the entire community. "It was amazing to be a part of this campaign and to see the volunteers come together to support the Chamber and local businesses," Jennings added. "Volunteers don't always have a lot of extra time, but they have big hearts and that, I believe, is what made this campaign so successful." "Moore is an amazing community, and I believe it is ready to catapult itself to a whole new level," Brown added. "I'm so excited to be part of such a dynamic organization that's making a lasting impact." For more information on how you can become a member of the Moore Chamber or be more involved, contact Carole Motley at (405) 794-3400 or cmotley@ moorechamber.com.
