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GROWING AT BOEING Boeing celebrated the opening of its new engineering, research and development lab facility in Oklahoma City last month.

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IN THIS ISSUE: 4| Tinker AFB Breaks Ground on KC-46A Facility 12|Learn About Impact of Early Childhood Education 14| MAPS 3 Oklahoma City Streetcar Reveals Branding Strategy

Boeing Opens Research Facility in Oklahoma City

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oeing opened its new engineering, research and development lab facility last month in Oklahoma City. The lab will design, test and apply modernization technologies for legacy aircraft such as the C-17 Globemaster III and the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS).

United States and other Boeing customers realize greater value from their aircraft while maintaining readiness, technological relevance and aircraft affordability for many years after initial delivery. The lab represents 800 additional jobs in the Oklahoma City aerospace industry.

The 300,000-square-foot structure, which is larger than the footprint of five football fields, is the newest addition to Boeing’s Oklahoma City site, headquarters to the company’s Aircraft Modernization & Sustainment business. The lab will expand the company’s ability to maintain and upgrade existing aircraft. These capabilities help the

“Oklahoma’s aerospace industry is on the rise, as evidenced by this cutting-edge facility,” said Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, who spoke at the dedication ceremony. “Boeing Oklahoma City truly has a global impact by supporting our nation and allies in the defense of freedom.”

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“Two of the focus markets for our defense business are services and commercial derivatives,” said Mike Emmelhainz, Boeing vice president, Large Aircraft Engineering & Sustainment and Oklahoma City site executive. “This lab facility will play a major role in those two areas and further cement Oklahoma’s role in Boeing’s future.”

The event also marked 100 years of Boeing’s pioneering aviation accomplishments and launched its second century as an innovative, customer-focused aerospace technology and capabilities provider, community partner and preferred employer. Boeing

“Boeing represents the type of success that companies can create in Oklahoma City,” said Roy H. Williams, CCE, president and CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. “We are grateful for the work they do to support Tinker Air Force Base and for their commitment to the Oklahoma City community.”

Through its Defense, Space & Security unit, Boeing is a global leader in this marketplace and is the world’s largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Defense, Space & Security is a $30 billion business with about 50,000 employees worldwide.

began its work in Oklahoma City more than 60 years ago when they started with 10 people in a rented office space. Boeing’s employment in the area now exceeds 2,400.

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Leadership Notes

Celebrating 10 years of InternOKC

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ast month, the Greater Grads program celebrated its 10th graduating class of InternOKC, a summer internship program that encourages students to stay in the region after graduation.

The Chamber launched Greater Grads as part of its Forward Oklahoma City programming because our businesses were recruiting the majority of their employees from out-of-state colleges. We had also experienced decades brain drain, where many of our young professionals left our area for other metro areas. We realized that to remain a competitive city for businesses to expand and grow, we had to turn the tide.

Roy H. Williams, CCE President & CEO

Since launching the program, our region has changed, and so have the students that we target. We now have the privilege of sharing our area’s opportunities with students from across the nation. The qualityof-life improvements that residents approved through the MAPS 3 program, the community reinvestment we are seeing across the city, and most of all, the availability of well-paying jobs at our region’s companies make this a place where young professionals thrive.

Greater Oklahoma City’s future success is still tied directly to its ability to attract and retain a quality workforce, and the Greater Grads program is committed to helping our region’s businesses meet their workforce needs. Because of the investments you have made in our communities, you are making that success more certain.

Sincerely,

Roy H. Williams, CCE Chamber CEO & President

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug. 9

Member Orientation

Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Location: Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, 123 Park Ave.

Aug. 11

TRDC Victory Celebration

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Location: Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker Ave.

Aug. 16

Sunset Reception

Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

Location: 21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City, 900 W Main St.

Aug. 17

State of the Schools

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St.

Sept. 7

Oklahoma Health Center Breakfast

Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Location: Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Downtown / Medical Center, 741 N Phillips Ave.

Sept. 13

Member Orientation

Time: 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Location: Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, 123 Park Ave.

Sept. 26

Metro 50

Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St.

Oklahoma Health Center Breakfast: Sept. 7 This September, the Chamber joins the Oklahoma Health Center Foundation to showcase the value of the Oklahoma Health Center at the Oklahoma Health Center Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Downtown / Medical Center, 741 N Phillips Ave. Guests will hear from a panel on how the Oklahoma Health Center Foundation’s 20 member organizations are making a positive impact on Oklahoma’s future through research, healthcare, social services and education. Individual tickets are $40, and tables of ten are available for $600. Special thanks to Signature Sponsor Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Downtown / Medical Center and Host Sponsor Presbyterian Health Foundation.

Register at www.okcchamber.com/events.

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Attend Metro 50 on Sept. 26 Celebrate the region’s most dynamic companies at the Metro 50 Awards on Monday, Sept. 26, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Metro 50 is an annual event honoring the fastest-growing, privately-held businesses that have more than $1 million in operating revenue.

Mayor Cornett will reveal the ranking of all Metro 50 winners during dinner. Read more about this year’s winners at www.okcchamber.com/metro50.

Individual tickets are $100, and tables of eight are available for $1,250. Special thanks to Metro 50 sponsors Bank of Oklahoma, Cox Business, Crowe & Dunlevy, EY, Express Employment Professionals, The Journal Record Publishing Company, OGE Energy Corp. and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber.

State of the Schools: Aug. 17 Attend the State of the Schools on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Attendees will learn about new efforts to improve education in Oklahoma and ideas for reform. President and owner of Spurlino Materials and ReadyNation member James K. Spurlino will discuss how investing in the first three years of a child’s life can ensure better success in the K-12 education system and as future employees.

Newly appointed Oklahoma City Public School District Superintendent Aurora Lora will discuss her priorities for the upcoming school year at State of the Schools on Aug. 17.

Lynne Hardin, board chair for the Oklahoma City Public Schools, and Aurora Lora, superintendent of the Oklahoma City Public School District, will also discuss educational attainment and reform on a statewide and local level. Teresa Rose Crook, vice chair of education and workforce development for the Chamber, will present the Chamber’s education initiatives. Attendees are asked to bring school supplies to the event to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County sponsored by American Fidelity Assurance Company. Tickets are $50 for Chamber members and $75 for non-members.

Tables of eight are available for $1,250.

Special thanks to Signature Sponsor Bank of Oklahoma and School Supply/ Centerpiece Sponsor American Fidelity Assurance Company.

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Tinker AFB Breaks Ground on KC-46A Facility

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inker Air Force Base broke ground on its KC46A Sustainment Complex on July 26, ushering in the next generation of the Air Force’s aerial refueling aircraft. The Complex is located on 158 acres of land formerly owned by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. The Chamber spearheaded several months of negotiations for Tinker to acquire the land, which was finalized in early 2015.

The Sustainment Center will bring more than 1,300 jobs to Oklahoma City and will allow the U.S. Air Force to replace its aging tanker fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers. Replacing the Eisenhower-era aircraft with the modernized KC-46A Pegasus will support the Air Force’s goal of global reach for America.

“While you view the KC-46 as something that is extraordinary for Tinker Air Force Base—and it is—I view it as something extraordinary for the Air Force and for the United States of America.” said Lt. Gen. Lee Levy, commander of the Air Force Sustainment Center, Air Force Material Command, Tinker AFB, at the groundbreaking event.

With more refueling capacity and enhanced capabilities, improved efficiency and increased capabilities for cargo and aeromedical evacuation, the KC-46A will provide aerial refueling support to the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation coalition force aircraft. The Boeing Company is the prime contractor for this project, and under their current contract, they will provide the Air Mobility Command with an inventory of 179 KC-46 tankers.

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Learn About Impact of Early Childhood Education Hear from Spurlino on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. For more on the State of the Schools program, turn to page 7.

visit www.okcchamber.com/sos.

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n Aug. 17 at the State of the Schools event, the Chamber will welcome James Spurlino, president and owner of Spurlino Materials and a member of ReadyNation, to discuss how investing in the first three years of children’s lives can ensure better success as students and as future members of the workforce. Spurlino has been an early-childhood advocate for more than a decade, serving on the boards of trustees for the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters and Every Child Succeeds and acting as moderator, participant and original contributor to the National Summit on Quality in Home Visiting Programs. Read on for his thoughts on how education systems can benefit from a focus on the earliest years of a child’s life.

The POINT!: How does a focus on the first three years of a child’s life impact their success as students and adults?

Spurlino: Abundant research points to the importance of the early years, including prenatally, on a child’s developmental trajectory. This is equally true for health and school readiness. A healthy foundation laid in those early years will lower health care costs for a lifetime and prepare a child for educational success. An undeveloped foundation means continued public health and societal costs as well as a population unprepared to enter the workforce.

What are some examples of communities who are investing in their children at an early age?

Spurlino: There are lots of good examples across the country, many at the state level and many at the local level. States and communities considering starting or ramping up efforts can easily find inspiring examples that parallel their circumstances. My concern, and a very common challenge, is that very few are being aggressive enough to serve the entire population that needs intervention. I may be impatient but significantly scaling effective interventions is the goal, not another pilot program (although that is a start).

What role does the business community play in implementing these strategies?

Spurlino: Business leaders can do lots! I am probably biased, but I don’t think many transformational efforts get traction without the business community being at least involved, if not leading it. And foremost, business leaders can start by leading––leading conversations with elected officials and other community leaders to emphasize the importance of investing early, leading efforts on accountability for results, leading by example with our companies and employees, and of course, leading with financial contributions.

What about elected officials and nonprofit organizations? How can they invest in children earlier?

Spurlino: Private philanthropy is not the answer, nor is it sustainable (although it plays an important role such as seed money to jumpstart a program). The ongoing investment has to be a publically-funded one, mostly because the rewards (lower Medicaid, special education and incarceration costs, for example) come to governments. So, elected officials are key to the discussion. Nonprofits typically have the footprint and infrastructure to programmatically address these problems but not the funding. So, the two are crucial and intertwined.

For communities who are beginning to reevaluate how they support their youngest residents, what should their first steps be?

Spurlino: I think of it like any other challenge in my life, whether professional or personal. I’d start with seeking a thorough understanding of the problem.

Gather reliable data and engage those with the most knowledge and analytical skills to fully understand the issues AND the root causes. Then develop a plan that includes not just the proposed solution but a plan to grow public support and then later insure effective execution and evaluation of results.

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MAPS 3 OKC Streetcar Brand Strategy Revealed

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n July 27, Oklahoma City residents got a glimpse of the future of Oklahoma City transit when the MAPS 3 Streetcar brand strategy was revealed. EMBARK, Oklahoma City’s transportation entity, unveiled Bermuda green, Clear Sky blue and Redbud as the colors for the brand identity of the MAPS 3’s Oklahoma City Streetcar. Three color palettes were revealed to show each of the six streetcars painted with a saturated, tonal color palette.

Fast Facts about the OKC Streetcar: • The official name is the Oklahoma City Streetcar and can be abbreviated as OKC Streetcar.

• Each of the six streetcars will hold approximately 100 people.

• The streetcars are being built in the USA by Brookville Equipment Corp. of Pennsylvania.

• Oklahoma City residents have self-funded the $131 million streetcar through the 2009 MAPS 3 city-wide 1-cent sales tax.

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“Our use of color is bold and modern. It’s significant of where we are as a city – our growth over the past decade, and reflects EMBARK’s bold optimism,” says Jason Ferbrache, EMBARK administrator. “Stakeholders told us they wanted modern, forward-thinking, unique and approachable. That’s what we delivered.”

The next steps are construction of the maintenance facility scheduled to start in August; laying down the rails that the vehicles will travel on, scheduled to start later this year; and design of the 22 stops along the route.

The 4.6-mile route will connect downtown, Bricktown, Midtown, the Arts District and Automobile Alley and circulate every 10-12 minutes. The streetcar is expected to be in operation by the end of 2018.

The MAPS 3 Modern Streetcar will be named the Oklahoma City Streetcar, which can be abbreviated as OKC Streetcar. It will be for everyone who works, visits, or lives downtown, will be ADA compliant and will be a part of EMBARK’s family of transit services.

The brand strategy was created by Spoke, a branding firm in Portland, OR with input from stakeholders. EMBARK and Spoke solicited input through multiple meetings, focus groups and surveys.

That process uncovered common themes and opinions.

“Our research in Oklahoma City and conversations with residents and stakeholders showed us a warm

city that is energetic and confident. We were inspired by the changing aesthetics and the city’s success in revitalizing the core,” says Brian Kerr, principal of Spoke. “The OKC Streetcar is an ambitious, forwardthinking project. Its strengths lie in framing a network for building community and being a catalyst for economic growth. Over and over, we heard stakeholders tell us they wanted straightforward, connected and approachable. The streetcar symbol is inspired by the shape of the streetcar, combined with that sense of connection and an oblique reference to the EMBARK brand arrow. It evokes motion, fluidity, forward-thinking and ease of transit.”

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FOKC V Update: Return on Investment

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he Greater Oklahoma City Chamber created the Forward Oklahoma City program more than 20 years ago to maximize Oklahoma City’s economic potential.

Since that time, the program has helped create more than 100,000 jobs in the region.

The Chamber launched the fifth iteration of FOKC programming in January after reevaluating how the current economy will impact Oklahoma City’s ability to grow industries and improve its quality of life. The following is an update on the program’s progress in its first six months.

Oklahoma Bioscience Highlighted at International Convention More than 60 scientists, business leaders, educators and economic development officers from across the state of Oklahoma took the best of Oklahoma bioscience to the 2016 BIO International Convention in San Francisco in July. Stories about Oklahoma’s bioscience industry appeared in more than 280 media outlets. While there, members of the Oklahoma delegation met with more than 140 potential business partners in the OKBio booth.

Chamber Works to Strengthen Oklahoma City Retail Sector The Chamber spearheaded Oklahoma City’s recruitment efforts at the International Council of Shopping Center’s RECon, the global retail real estate convention, in May. This convention allows

the City to continue long-standing relationships with national retailers while sharing the benefits of being located in Oklahoma City.

Criminal Justice Reform Measures Continue to Move Forward The Chamber and several community partners created a task force to focus on reforming the criminal justice system in Oklahoma County.

With a specific focus on the overcrowding of the jail facility and the monetary inefficiencies of the current system, the task force partnered with the Vera Institute of Justice to examine how reforms could impact criminal justice in Oklahoma County.

Vera has completed its first phase of research and is currently engaged in the second phase of gathering information.

Greater Grads Continues to Build a Better Workforce The Greater Grads program, which was launched 10 years ago, continues to build Oklahoma City’s future workforce by building important relationships between Oklahoma’s college students and Oklahoma City’s employers. In February, the Chamber hosted its annual Greater Grads Career Fair for 450 students and 97 employers.

In June, Greater Grads welcomed 345 interns to its InternOKC summer program. Both of these programs connect Oklahoma’s best and brightest college students with jobs and encourage them to stay in Oklahoma City after graduation.

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Brookings, PPS Continue Their Study on Innovation In the fall of 2015, Brookings Institute and the Project for Public Spaces chose Oklahoma City’s emerging innovation district as part of the Bass Initiative on Innovation and Placemaking study. Brookings and PPS have completed their initial assessment and are currently investigating priority issue areas. In the fall, Brookings and PPS will help define a unified vision and strategy for growth in the district. The Chamber launched www.okcinnovation.com and a newsletter to keep stakeholders informed on progress.

Chamber Advocates for Businesses During Legislative Session The Chamber continued its ongoing effort to be the voice of business at the state Capitol this legislative session. Despite a historic $1.3 billion budget shortfall, the Chamber achieved its priorities in 2016. Read a complete overview at www.okcbusinessadvocate.com.

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The Chamber identified and protected six key incentive programs that are critical to economic and community development. Despite the pressure placed on scaling-back or repealing economic development programs, all six of these key programs were successfully preserved.

The Chamber worked closely with the NRA and OK2A to introduce SB 1057, which prohibits guns from being carried into horse shows; the State Fair; Big XII, NCAA high school sports; contests; Olympic-qualifying events; concerts and many other events. The Chamber then organized and led a broad coalition of businesses, law enforcement agencies and universities to defeat anti-business gun legislation that, if passed, would have undermined SB 1057.

The Chamber led an effort to defeat transgender bathroom discrimination legislation that would have been devastating to economic development in terms of lost federal funds, business investment and conventions.

Oklahoma’s measure, SB 1619, would have allowed a student with a religious objection to request the use of separate bathroom, shower, or athletic changing facility while denying this right to a transgendered individual.

The Chamber immediately engaged to educate legislators on the economic impact of a similar law passed in North Carolina.

Companies Increase Their Investment in Oklahoma City In the first six months of 2016, the Chamber worked with new and expanding companies to bring more than 2,700 jobs to the region. These projects represent $100.3 million in payroll and $216.7 million in capital investment. The Chamber met with more than 200

existing companies as part of its business retention and expansion program. Companies like Progrexion, The Boeing Company and GE Oil & Gas have opened new facilities, expanding their presence in the region.

Oklahoma City Public Schools Compact Moves Forward with First Project The Chamber-led Oklahoma City Schools Compact is partnering with Oklahoma City Public Schools to launch a city-wide initiative that encourages a love for reading at all grade levels by providing children with access to enhanced digital books.

For more information on Forward Oklahoma City, contact Kurt Foreman at 297-8945 or kforeman@okcchamber.com.

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GRAND OPENINGS

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To view more photos, see the schedule of upcoming Grand Openings or subscribe to the Grand Openings calendar, visit www.okcchamber. com/grandopenings.

21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City 900 W Main St. Oklahoma City, OK 731046

The Reserve at Quail North 2600 Watermark Blvd., Building 14 Oklahoma City, OK 73134

IMWell Health 4200 Coletta Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73120

Precision Vision of Edmond 501 E 15th St., Suite 101 Edmond, OK 73013

Cellular Sales 2850 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe 4225 W Memorial Road Oklahoma City, OK 73134

AC Hotel OKC – Bricktown & Hyatt Place OKC – Bricktown 411 E Sheridan Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Wal-Mart Supercenter #2804 1801 Belle Isle Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma, Inc. 17 S Dewey Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma 3729 S Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73109

All About Cha 100 E Main St., Suite 101b Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Grand Tapestry at Quail Springs 14201 N Kentucky Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73134

Republic Bank & Trust 11671 S Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73170

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Economic Indicators OKC Ranks No. 5 For “Least Expensive Places To Own A Home” Rank

City

Median Monthly Housing Costs

% of Income Spent on Housing Costs

1

Pittsburgh, PA

$796

18%

2

Birmingham, AL

$818

17%

3

New Orleans, LA

$824

20%

4

Buffalo, NY

$845

17%

5

Oklahoma City, OK

$847

16%

Rank

City

Median Monthly Housing Costs

% of Income Spent on Housing Costs

1

San Jose, CA

$2,430

24%

2

San Francisco, CA

$2,232

22%

3

Anaheim, CA

$2,132

25%

4

Oakland, CA

$1,983

24%

5

San Diego, CA

$1,817

25%

• Angie’s List determined which cities are the most and least expensive based on all home costs: mortgage, utility costs, real estate taxes, property insurance, maintenance and repairs.

• Oklahoma City ranks No. 5 on the least expensive places to own a home.

• When considering each location’s average wage, Oklahoma City ranked No. 1 on lowest percentage of income spent on housing costs.

Source: US Census; 2013

For comprehensive Economic Indicators and Regional Data, please visit your Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Economic Development Division www.greateroklahomacity.com/economicindicators or contact Eric Long, Research Economist – (405)297-8976; elong@okcchamber.com

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AC Hotel OKC - Bricktown

Axis Business Services, Inc.

Commercial Cleaning Services of Oklahoma

Restaurants Mr. Daeil Yi............................ 604-2996 100 E Main St., Suite 101B Oklahoma City, OK 73104-2407 www.allaboutcha.net

Cal Smith Insurance Services, LLC

Commuter Air Technology, Inc.

Almonte Library

Cellular Sales

Hotels & Motels Mr. Brian Werkman................ 778-8100 411 E Sheridan Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Office Furniture & Equipment Mr. Rich Luft.......................... 249-8097 P.O. Box 2136 Edmond, OK 73083 www.axisservices.solutions

All About Cha

Janitorial Services Mr. Robert Powell................... 767-9049 5120 N Santa Fe Ave., Suite B Oklahoma City, OK 73118-7510 www.commercialcleaningok.com

Insurance Agents, Brokers and Service Mr. Cal Smith......................... 463-4134 13819 Quail Pointe Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73134

Libraries Mr. Brandon Beckham........... 606-3575 2914 SW 59th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73119 www.metrolibrary.org

Anatole at Norman Apartments

Apartments Ms. Bernice Plange................ 321-5800 3700 W Tecumseh Road Norman, OK 73072 www.anatoleatnorman.com

Aerospace Industries Ms. Jodie Gutkowski.............. 694-4755 7301 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 www.commuterair.com

Cellular Telephones - Equipment, Supplies & Service Mr. Neil I. Enguerra................ 840-7875 2850 NW 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 www.cellularsales.com

Cresap Capital, LLC

Cheapest Auto Insurance

DesignTunnel, LLC

Insurance Mr. Jordan Tatum................... 948-0683 2615 N MacArthur Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK 74127 www.cheapestautoinsuranceokc.com

Investments Mr. Dan Glades...................... 608-6884 1024 E Britton Road, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73131 Video Production Mr. Jimmy Owens................... 388-9380 11 NE 11th St., Suite 216H Oklahoma City, OK 73104-1417 www.designtunnel.com

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Driven Analytics, Inc.

Advertising / Marketing Mr. Stephen Soroosh.............. 414-0395 2824 Progressive Drive, Suite 115 Edmond, OK 73034 www.maintain-auto.com

Edward Jones

Financial Services Ms. Lacie McCumber............. 767-6252 5115 N Shartel Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 www.edwardjones.com/lacie-mccumber

Framed In The Village

Picture Framing Ms. Kristy Duarte................... 748-7400 10631 N May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 www.frameitright.com

Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma Retail Ms. Linda Burgett.................. 278-7119 3729 S Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73109-3401 www.okgoodwill.org

Lead Investor

Grand Canyon University

Schools - Universities & Colleges Ms. Daisha Badgett...... (877) 860-3951 3300 W Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85017 www.gcu.edu

Board of Advisors Harrison, Walker & Harper

In The Raw

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Restaurants Ms. Anna Mains..................... 537-7861 200 S Oklahoma Ave., Suite 130 Oklahoma City, OK 73104-2488 www.intherawsushi.com

Infinity MedStaff

Construction Companies Contractors - General Ms. Leslie Goode................... 215-7283 2601 Liberty Parkway, Suite 103 Oklahoma City, OK 73110 www.hwh1887.com

Employment Agencies - Medical Staffing Mr. Chad Bennett................... 242-4736 9416 Nichols Road Oklahoma City, OK 73120 www.infinitymedstaff.com

Hyatt Place OKC - Bricktown

Restaurants Mr. Brian Bogert..................... 323-3032 901 W Sheridan Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73106 www.thejonesassembly.com

Hotels & Motels Mr. Brian Werkman................ 778-8100 20 Russell W. Perry Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73104

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FJ Music, DBA The Jones Assembly

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Board of Advisors KBGE

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Engineering Services Engineers - Civil Mr. Dean Koleada, PE............ 246-9411 4045 NW 64th St., Suite 415 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 www.kbge-eng.com

Knucks Wheelhouse

Restaurants Ms. Anna Mains..................... 605-4422 103 E California Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Kyle Hill Kia

Automobile Dealers Mr. Kyle Hill........................... 749-6000 13241 N Broadway Extension Oklahoma City, OK 73114-2248 www.kylehillkia.com

Littlefield Oil Company

Oil & Gas Field Services Ms. Angela Holcomb..... (479) 646-0595 3801 S Eastern Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73129 www.littlefieldoil.com

Longacre, Inc.

Government Relations Ms. Jami Longacre........ (918) 206-8829 16930 Slick Road Kellyville, OK 74039

Longcrier Communications

Communication Consultants Ms. Sandra Longcrier............. 808-8625 3305 Woodsboro Drive Norman, OK 73072 www.longcriercommunications.com

Luksi Group, LLC

Consultants Ms. Gena Timberman............ 420-2375 P.O. Box 2325 Oklahoma City, OK 73101

Max Roofing and Restoration

Roofing Contractors Mr. Drew Cruz........................ 696-5422 2500 S Broadway, Suite 138 Edmond, OK 73013-4039 www.maxrooftops.com

MONAT Independent Representative Beauty Salons / Barber Shops / Spas Ms. Morgan Hudson............... 306-4914 2505 Black Oaks Circle Norman, OK 73071 www.morganhudson.mymonat.com

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Nonprofit / Service Agencies Ms. Kristen Richardson.......... 722-8001 5601 NW 72nd St., Suite 124 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 www.mdausa.org

NE Property Management, LLC

Apartments Ms. Bernice Plange....... (469) 899-8000 865 N Cowan Ave. Lewisville, TX 75057 www.neconstruction.net

Oklahoma CART Association

Drug / Alcohol Abuse & Addiction Info / Treatment Ms. Amanda White................ 848-7555 2808 NW 31st St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 www.ocarta.org

Board of Advisors Oklahoma State Bank

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Banks Mr. Steven McDaniel.............. 260-2265 2122 W Main St. Norman, OK 73069 www.osbbank.com

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RMAC Lending

Board of Advisors

Communications - Digital / Multimedia Mr. Russell M. Perry............... 425-4100 1528 NE 23rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73111-3200 www.ppbcinc.com Real Estate Mr. Richard McLain................ 418-5800 7201 N Classen Blvd., Suite 105 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 www.rmaclending.com

Rockford Cocktail Den

Bars / Taverns Ms. Anna Mains..................... 601-4248 317 NW 23rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73103

S. Walker & Co.

Real Estate Mr. Brian Nollenberger........... 802-0406 11901 N MacArthur Blvd., Suite D10 Oklahoma City, OK 73162 www.swalkerco.com

Board of Advisors

Spirit Human Resources, LLC

White Star Petroleum, LLC

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Ms. Fonda Manwell=TAB=(844) 730-9906 3503 NW 63rd St., Suite 500 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 www.wstr.com

Radio Stations & Broadcasting Companies Mr. Randy Laffoon.................. 321-1400 2020 Alameda St. Norman, OK 73071 www.sportstalk1400.com

Stephenson Cancer Center Board of Regents of the Univ. of OK

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Hospitals Medical Services Dr. Robert Mannel.................. 271-8001 800 NE 10th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 www.stephensoncancercenter.org

TRILINK Restoration Services, LLC Fire & Water Damage Restoration Mr. Robert E. Roberts............. 525-5465 3300 N Santa Fe Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73118-8807 www.trilink.pro

An investment in Human Capital Your organization’s employees are among its greatest assets. Putting the OU Medicine YourHealth program to work for you can help promote better health and increase retention of these valued employees.

Find out how the YourHealth program can help your organization decrease healthcare costs, reduce absenteeism, increase productivity and decrease sick leave through the following programs: • Physician-guided health screening • Health risk appraisal • Health audit • Wellness navigator • Executive physicals • On-site health clinic • Wellness portal

For more information, call (405) 271-2455 or visit www.oumedicine.com/yourhealth

The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. (#91116, 12/14)

PDCAV

Audio-Visual Production Services Mr. Patrick Boylan.................. 360-5130 3217 N Flood Ave. Norman, OK 73069-8241 www.pdcproductions.com

Members Increase Their Support of the Chamber The following member companies increased their investment during April - June 2016, demonstrating strong support of the Chamber’s efforts to drive the city’s economy and make this the best place to live, work, play and visit.

Board of Advisors Fellers Snider Law Firm

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Renaissance Waterford Oklahoma City Hotel

DBG Construction, LLC

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Girl Scouts - Western Oklahoma, Inc.

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INTERIOR DEMOLITION SITE CLEARANCE

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Contractors - General Ms. Deemah Ramadan.......... 601-2700 211 N Robinson Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 www.designbuildok.com

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Delco Electric, Inc.

Electrical Services Mr. Miles Dickinson............... 302-0099 1 NW 132nd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73114

Fire & Water Damage Restoration Mr. Tim Bleything................... 844-7700 14709 Bristol Park Blvd.

Edmond, OK 73013 www.phoenixrestoration.com

Board of Advisors

Lead Investor

Attorneys / Lawyers Mr. Michael C. Turpen............ 843-9909 528 NW 12th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73103-2407 www.riggsabney.com

Hotels & Motels Mr. John D. Williams.............. 848-4782 6300 Waterford Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK 73118 www.renhotels.com

Board of Advisors

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Phoenix Restoration Disaster Services

Riggs, Abney, Neal, Turpen, Orbison & Lewis

Attorneys / Lawyers Mr. Greg Castro...................... 232-0621 100 N Broadway Ave., Suite 1700 Oklahoma City, OK 73102-8820 www.fellerssnider.com

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EMERGENCY CLEAN-UP SERVICE COMPLETE FLEET OF HIGHLY SPECIALIZED DEMOLITION EQUIPMENT

405.478.8833

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BONDED, LICENSED, INSURED

Youth Organizations & Centers Ms. Shannon Evers................ 528-4475 6100 N Robinson Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73118 www.gswestok.org

800.249.7325 | AFTER HOURS: 405.550.7206 chris@midwestwreckingco.com

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2016 OFFICERS

THE POINT!

DAVID RAINBOLT BancFirst Corporation Chair

JUDY J. HATFIELD, CCIM Equity Commercial Realty, LLC Vice Chair, Membership

J. LARRY NICHOLS Devon Energy Corporation Vice Chair, Strategic Planning

ISSUE #3497 - July 2016 Editorial staff: Kaylee Terracina, Nate Fisher, Cynthia Reid

RHONDA HOOPER Jordan Advertising Chair-Elect

DAVID A. JACKSON JPMorganChase Bank, N.A. Vice Chair, Military/Aerospace

JOHN RICHELS Devon Energy Corporation Vice Chair, Forward Oklahoma City

Designer: Josh Vaughn

PETER B. DELANEY Immediate Past Chairman

PERCY KIRK Cox Communications Oklahoma Vice Chair, Marketing & Communications

TERESA ROSE CROOK Oklahoma City Community Foundation Vice Chair, Education/Workforce Development

JOHN HART Continental Resources Corporate Secretary & Treasurer CLAYTON I. BENNETT Dorchester Capital Vice Chair, Strategic Planning CARL E. EDWARDS Price Edwards & Company Vice Chair, Bioscience

BRADLEY W. KRIEGER Arvest Bank Vice Chair, Government Relations BRUCE LAWRENCE INTEGRIS Health Vice Chair, Economic Development TOM J. MCDANIEL American Fidelity Foundation Vice Chair, MAPS Development

Invested.

Close to home.

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