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TRDC Volunteers Take Campaign to Head of the Class

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n Aug. 11, the Chamber celebrated the conclusion of its 23rd Total Resource Development Campaign at the Civic Center Music Hall. Since May, campaign co-chairs Brian Alford, Enable Midstream Partners, and Teresa Rose Crook, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, led more than 130 volunteers in connecting Chamber members with membership, sponsorship and advertising opportunities that are available through the Chamber.

Through the work of the volunteers, 119 local businesses became Chamber members, and businesses purchased $2,828,588 million in memberships and Chamber marketing opportunities to support the programming of the Chamber.

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“The TRDC campaign is essential to the Chamber’s mission,” Alford said. “It raises necessary operating funds, but, more importantly, it engages a number of wonderful volunteers who are especially committed to the Chamber’s and our city’s success.”

“The true value of the campaign is its ability to connect businesses with the vision of the Chamber,” Crook added. “Those connections drive engagement, and that engagement creates tremendous, positive momentum for our community.”

Even in a challenging year, the campaign was one of the most engaged in its two-decade history. Of the 18 volunteer teams, 16 of them made more than 90 percent of their team goal. The volunteers also

exceeded their overall membership renewal goal by more than $17,000.

First-time volunteer Jon Bartel of Bank of Oklahoma received the Rookie of the Year Award.

Volunteer Laure Majors, Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, was awarded the Top Producer Award for the 2016 campaign. During the campaign, Majors raised more $135,925 to support Chamber initiatives.

Majors has worked on the TRDC campaign since its inception and received the top producer award for seven consecutive years.

In addition to membership opportunities, volunteers also connect businesses with sponsorship and advertising opportunities through the Chamber’s publications, websites and events. Funds are used to further the Chamber’s work in economic development, government relations, education and workforce development, community development and more. Through 23 annual campaigns, TRDC volunteers have raised more than $45 million to support a better future for Oklahoma City.

Barbara Anne DeBolt of DeBolt & Associates received the 2016 Ray Ackerman Award, an honor that is given annually to the volunteer who recruits the most new members during the campaign. Debolt worked to bring 19 new members to the Chamber during the campaign.

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Leadership Notes

Celebrating 10 years of InternOKC

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t last month’s State of the Schools luncheon, more than 500 business and community leaders gathered to hear about a topic that is of the highest importance to the future of our region: education. Despite the unprecedented challenges faced by our schools, it was impossible to leave the event without feeling encouraged about the Oklahoma City Public School District.

Roy H. Williams, CCE President & CEO

A lot of that hope came from listening to Superintendent Aurora Lora’s evident passion and dedication to OKCPS’s success. But it was also the updates that she shared that showed us the tangible progress being made. OKCPS saw a 25 percent increase in the number of students who took Advanced Placement exams in 2016.

They also made great strides in reducing the number of out-of-school suspensions, with 5,000 fewer school days missed due to suspensions last year.

As a business community, we have to do more than admire our teachers and administrators for doing great things with fewer resources. Now is the time to rally in support of our schools. A partnership between OKCPS and the Foundation for Oklahoma City Schools called Partners in Action can help your company do that in a strategic and practical way. Partners in Action connects the needs of OKCPS teachers and classrooms with the resources of our community. I want to challenge you to visit www.okckids.com/ partnersinaction this month and support our students in a practical way. Let’s give our students everything they need to become successful members of our community.

Sincerely,

Roy H. Williams, CCE Chamber CEO & President

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Convention and Visitor Industry in OKC Remains Strong

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he Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors The Oklahoma City CVB also received accreditation Bureau, a division of the Greater Oklahoma City as a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) Chamber, closed another busy and successful through the Destination Marketing Association fiscal year for Oklahoma City’s visitor industry on June International certification program.

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“The convention and visitor industry continues to In 2011, the CVB commissioned a study by a play a major role in the Oklahoma City economy,” said nationally-recognized tourism research specialist to Natalie Shirley, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma determine the “fair share” target of definite hotel room City, vice chair of convention and visitor development nights the bureau should book on an annual basis for the Chamber. “As Oklahoma City continues to invest with the assets Oklahoma City has. The total 358,900 in itself, we can expect this industry to continue to room night benchmark across all markets is facilities grow.” dependent and with minimal improvement to date in Read on for a recap of the CVB’s final year-end this area the CVB booked a record 384,098 definite numbers for FY16. future room nights in FY16, or 106.99 percent of the fair share target.

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*372,088 definite room nights produced in convention, sports, group tours and equine markets *Provided registration/servicing to groups/reunions, equine events, conventions and sports activities

*produced in convention and sports market

*by groups considering or committed to OKC for future meetings or events

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 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.

Oct. 6

Navy Birthday Ball

Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Location: Chevy Bricktown Events Center, 429 E California Ave.

Oct. 10, 17 and 24

Chamber Golf Tournament

Time: 9 a.m. shotgun start Location: Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, 7000 NW Grand Ave.

Oct. 11

Celebrate the U.S. Military at Navy Birthday Ball Recognized as one of the largest Navy balls in the United States, the Chamber’s Navy Birthday Ball will be marked by special Navy traditions, including the annual cake-cutting ceremony. This black-tie event will honor the men and women of the U.S. Navy and their presence in the state of Oklahoma on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chevy Bricktown Events Center.

Attendees will also hear from Clint Bruce, a former Navy Seal and one of the most decorated Navy athletes in Naval Academy history. Tables of eight are available for $1,500. Individual tickets are $80.

Register at www.okcchamber.com/events.

The event is hosted by the Navy’s Strategic Communications Wing One at Tinker AFB, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and the Oklahoma City Navy League. For information on sponsorship opportunities, email register@okcchamber.com.

Special thanks to Signature Sponsor The Boeing Company.

Member Orientation

Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Location: Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, 123 Park Ave.

Oct. 18

State of the Aerospace Defense Industry

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

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

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Rise & Shine: Oct. 25 Join the Chamber for a complimentary continental breakfast as you learn new ways to volunteer with the Chamber and network with other business professionals. The breakfast will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association. RSVP is required.

Register to attend at www.okcchamber.com/riseshine.

State of the Aerospace Defense Industry: Oct. 18

STATE OF THE AEROSPACE Signature Sponsor

Aerospace plays a key role in the Greater Oklahoma City economy, supporting more than 36,600 jobs in the region. Learn more about the industry at the Chamber’s State of the Aerospace Defense Industry event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.at the Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Downtown/ Medical Center.

Hear from Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy II, commander of the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, and Edward Dolanski, president of global services & support for The Boeing Company, as they discuss the current state of the aerospace and defense sectors in Oklahoma.

Tickets for members are $40 and $60 for nonmembers. Tables of ten are available for $600. For more information, email register@okcchamber.com.

Special thanks to Signature Event Sponsors Central Liquor Company, Devon Energy Corporation, Enable Midstream Partners, Hobby Lobby and Wal-Mart District Office of Public Affairs and Signature Sponsor, The Boeing Company.

Tee Off for Networking at Chamber Golf Tournament Combine work and play when you team up and tee off with clients, prospects and friends at the Chamber’s annual golf tournaments at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club. On Oct. 10, 17 and 24, the Chamber will host half-day tournaments with 9 a.m. shotgun starts following a scramble format.

Golfers enjoy a hot breakfast and coffee bar, beverages and snacks on the course, an award luncheon with goody bags for each golfer, prizes for the winners and the opportunity to wind down with a relaxing massage.

For $1,300, you can host three others for a day of golfing at one of the Chamber’s upcoming golf tournaments on Oct. 10, 17 or 24 at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club.

Four-person teams are $1,300, or for $1,700 your company can gain additional recognition as a hole and team sponsor with the opportunity to meet, greet, and network with golfers at your sponsored hole during all three tournaments.

To register your team, email register@okcchamber.com. Special thanks to Signature Sponsor Topgolf.

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Report Details OKC Economic Strengths, Challenges

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hree out of four businesses still rate the local business climate as satisfactory despite a softening of the business conditions in Oklahoma City, according to the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s Business Retention and Expansion Report. In FY16, 2,849 jobs were added or announced by existing Chamber-assisted companies, with capital investments totaling more than $303 million.

The report found that 96 percent of businesses are satisfied with the cost of living in the region, and 89 percent are satisfied with the cost of doing business. On the other end of the spectrum, businesses expressed some level of dissatisfaction with the local road network and personal income tax.

The report revealed that issues relating to workforce are one of the primary areas of concern for businesses in the region. Even Oklahoma City’s consistently low unemployment rate, which ranged from 3.4 percent to 4.3 percent during FY16, presents a workforce availability challenge to companies who have open positions.

A reoccurring message from company visits is that the area’s public schools need extensive improvement to develop a broader pool of local, qualified talent. To expose students to new industry and teach the skills their business will require in the future, several

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business owners are creating their own educational programs such as work-study programs, internships, apprenticeships, etc.

The report also indicated that, as a whole, companies were complimentary of the region’s colleges/universities.

More than half reported satisfaction with not only their collaboration efforts with the institutions, but also the rigor of the courses/training offered. To that end, companies fortunate enough to have the most robust talent pipelines were the ones who forged direct relationships with regional universities and CareerTech institutions.

Fifty-nine percent of employers indicate they have some challenges in recruiting employees as well. In many cases, these challenges can be attributed to Oklahoma City’s low unemployment rate. The positions are diverse and include everything from essential production jobs to IT-related jobs to high-level executive positions.

Another challenge for employers is the age of their workforce. Respondents indicated that 82 percent of key workers were of middle age, so filling the gap to mitigate retirement impacts will be key. In terms

of overall workforce, 46 percent of workers in the Oklahoma City metro are between 40 and 64 years of age. This compares favorably to the 49 percent of all individuals nationally that fall within the 40- to 64-year-old age group.

In an effort to strengthen existing businesses and enhance the community’s business environment, the Chamber’s Business Retention and Expansion program meets with existing companies throughout the year to provide support and keep informed on the issues most important to companies.

The Chamber’s BRE Report summarized hundreds of conversations with 378 companies visited in FY16.

These businesses represent 44,618 employees in eight key industry sectors and range in size from startups to some of the state’s largest employers.

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STRENGTHENING CANCER SURVIVORS LIVESTRONG® AT THE YMCA is a partnership between the Y and LIVESTRONG®, offering a free 12-week personalized physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals.

The Y’s goal is to support survivors through a program that provides them with a positive way to learn how to increase their physical activity.

The small group physical activity program utilizes a private, non-intimidating circuit style that helps participants. Our program is about saying goodbye to being a patient and saying hello to being a healthy, whole person again.

New LIVESTRONG® AT THE YMCA classes are starting soon. We encourage you to visit our website for more information and begin your journey to better health.

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The Total Resource Development Campaign would not be possible without its volunteers!

$100,000 Level Laure Majors, Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates Steve Barrymore, The Oklahoman Media Company Ronda Little, INTEGRIS Health

$50,000 Level Diana Wall, Accel Financial Staffing

$20,000 Level Macay McComas, Devon Energy Corporation Barbara Anne DeBolt, DeBolt & Associates, LLC Kristin Holland, Cox Communications Stacy Eads, Levant Technologies Maxine Freymiller, Freymiller Reed Downey, Reed Downey Life Insurance Agency Byron “Bo� Boshell, INTEGRIS Health Christopher Zach, BKD CPAs & Advisors Mike Grady, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Felicia Smith, Central Liquor Company Mike Rowten, A.K. Waters, Inc. Jordan Jordanov, American Fidelity Assurance Company Clint Schwab, American Fidelity Assurance Company

Joe Cardenas, Arvest Bank Hilarie Blaney, BancFirst Karen Wicker, Candor Tiffany Elcyzyn, Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings Cyndi Mullins, Waterford Properties, LLC Kyle McElvaney, IBC Bank Rae Rice, OGE Energy Corp.

Darcie Henderson,Prosperity Bank Gunnar Hood, WSI Digital Marketing Zachary DeBolt, DeBolt & Associates, LLC Mary Blankenship Pointer, Republic Bank & Trust Ron Witherspoon, Arvest Bank Erick Worrell, Staplegun

$10,000 Level Krystal Vickers, Terracon Consultants, Inc. Jay Smith, NBC Oklahoma Jim Stengle, OGE Energy Corp.

Nancy Lewis, AFLAC Pamela Campbell, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, OKC Branch Tracy Blair, Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel & Spa Susan Harkness, OGE Energy Corp.

Carolyn Bullard, JPMorganChase Bank, N.A. Karen Kurtz, OGE Energy Corp.

Mike Hoang, KM Marketing Shirley Ellis, AT&T Oklahoma Deborah McAuliffe Senner, Allied Arts Paul Sund, OU Physicians Polly Fleet, Cox Business Craig Litle, First Fidelity Bank Katie Price, Bank of Oklahoma Paul Pustmueller, Bank of Oklahoma

Kirby Behenna, Enable Midstream Partners Kristi Spomer, Manhattan Construction Company D. Glen Musgrove, BancFirst Jason Constable, AT&T Oklahoma Jamie Winteroth, The First State Bank Whitney Merveldt, Valliance Bank Billy Doyal, Shelter Insurance Gina BurchField, Oklahoma State Fair Melissa Barnett, Melissa Barnett, Realtor Keller Williams Steve Adamo, First Fidelity Bank Linda Tharp, United Way of Central Oklahoma, Inc. Vahid Farzaneh, Freestyle Creative Jeff Napoliello, JE Dunn Construction Company Donny Hector, MidFirst Bank Lindsay Clark, Bank SNB Christopher Kenney, American Fidelity Assurance Company

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Buy Your Booths for Spooktacular SchmoozaPalooza Want to promote your product, service or business for an engaged audience of more than 700 business professionals? There is no better place to make new connections than the Chamber’s largest networking event of the fall, SchmoozaPalooza Trade Show. Exhibiting is exclusive to Chamber members, and the event will include live entertainment, networking activities, food tastings and door prizes.

The fall SchmoozaPalooza will take place on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall at State Fair Park.

From promoting your company, making new contacts and generating sales leads to winding

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down after work with a drink and tasty treats from OKC’s best restaurants and caterers, the SchmoozaPalooza experience is all about business in action and making connections.

A $300 exhibitor booth includes a 10-footby-10-foot draped space, an eight-foot draped table, two chairs and a professionally printed sign. For maximum exposure, reserve a double booth for $600. Restaurants and caterers can showcase a signature dish through a food sponsorship. For more information or to reserve your booth space, email register@okcchamber.com.

Metro 50 Companies Celebrated at Upcoming Event The success of Oklahoma City’s companies reaffirms that Oklahoma City is a place where businesses can thrive.

This month, hundreds of members of the business community will gather at the annual Metro 50 awards to celebrate the companies that make up the foundation of Oklahoma City’s strong economy.

In total, the 50 companies that will be honored at the awards ceremony generated a combined revenue of more than $800 million and employed more than 2,700 Oklahomans. They represent many sectors of the economy and call many areas of the central Oklahoma region home, including Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Bethany and Newcastle.

“The powerful combination of rapidly-growing companies and established businesses seeing sustained success is indicative of Oklahoma City’s ability to support prosperous companies,” said Kurt Foreman, executive vice president of economic development for the Chamber. “The companies honored at this event represent the type of entrepreneurial spirit and drive that characterizes the best of Oklahoma City.”

The Metro 50 Awards will be celebrated at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on Monday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Individual tickets to the event are $100, with tables seating eight available for $1,250. Register at The top 50 companies also include several sustainers, a www.okcchamber.com/m50. designation that honors businesses that have appeared on Special thanks to Metro 50 Corporate Sponsors Bank the list more than seven times in the last 10 years. This of Oklahoma, Cox Business, Crowe & Dunlevy EY, year’s sustainers include 4Corners Homes, Saxum and Express Employment Professionals, The Journal Record Wiring Solutions. Out of the 50 companies, Saxum has Publishing Company, OGE Energy Corp. and the received the Metro 50 award the most often, appearing Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. on the list 10 times.

Congratulations to the following 2016 Metro 50 Award Winners (listed in alphabetical order) AtLink Services, LLC 1st Oklahoma Homes 4Corners Homes A Better Used Trux ADG, PC AHS Staffing A-tech Paving Commuter Air Technology, Inc Computerized Business Solutions, LLC Comtech Design Print & Mail Conventions and More LLC COOP Ale Works Coreslab Structures (OKLA) Inc. Cytovance Biologics Inc. DeatschWerks, LLC DBG Construction, LLC Draft2Digital, LLC

Electro Enterprises, Inc. Flogistix, LP Foster Signature Homes Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates HeyDay Entertainment IMMY INSURICA InterWorks IT-Re, Inc. Jones PR Koch Communications liquidfish MCSG Technologies Metro Surfaces Monscierge USA, LLC Norman Heating & Air Conditioning Objectstream, Inc.

Oklahoma Agents Alliance, LLC OptionOne Phase 2 Law Offices of Roderick H. Polston PowerHouse Resources International, Inc. Private Jets Inc. Rivers’ Edge Countertops Rockgate Financial Partners S&S Promotions Inc. Saxum Small Architects SmithDryden, LLC Staplegun TokenEx WeGoLook Wiring Solutions

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Economic Indicators OKC Ranks No. 1 in “Top 10 Large Cities in America for Seniors” Health Recreation Quality SeniorScore• & Safety & Leisure of Life

Rank

Metro

1

Oklahoma City, OK 70

71

77

80

2

Austin, TX

71

65

84

79

3

Pittsburgh, PA

76

78

61

79

4

Louisville, KY

67

70

70

79

5

Fort Worth, TX

73

65

79

79

6

Richmond, VA

71

71

72

78

7

St. Louis, MO

69

74

69

78

8

Omaha, NE

74

71

63

78

9

Cincinnati, OH

70

75

65

77

10

San Antonio, TX

66

63

81

76

SeniorAdvice.com created a SeniorScore based on more than 100 variables including health and safety, leisure and recreation, and overall quality of life and ranked the top 10 cities.

• Oklahoma City tops the list by being the most livable city with access to senior housing and healthcare, a pleasant climate and a multitude of recreational options.

• The study shows Oklahoma City has 716 pharmacies, 486 churches and 114 senior living facilities in the area.

Source: Senior Advice, U.S. Census

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

Oklahoma City – County Health Dept. Soccer Fields 2600 NE 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73111

OrangeTheory Fitness

The Montellano Event Center

The Sunmugavail Agency – Farmers Insurance 16509 Network Ave., Suite D Edmond, OK 73012

Mariposa Aesthetics & Laser Center 4214 N Classen Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK 73118

United Data Technologies 201 NW 10th St., Suite 20 Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Edward Jones 5115 N Shartel Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Valir Wound Care Center 700 NW 7th St., Suite 125 Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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Roofing Contractors Mr. David Gravelle................. 302-5520 13776 N Lincoln Blvd.

Edmond, OK 73013 www.accordroofs.com

Aerospace Products SE

Aerospace Industries Mr. Jeff Gehring...................... 737-2676 316 NW 61st St. Oklahoma City, OK 73118 www.apseinc.com

Alvarez Painting & Unique Finishes

Contractors - Painting Mr. Alfredo Alvarez................. 550-3875 206 Odom Road Oklahoma City, OK 73139 www.alvarezpaintinganduniquefinishes.com

Alvine Engineering

Engineering Services Mr. Michael Benck................. 936-3480 13431 Broadway Extension, Suite 101 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 www.alvine.com

Amber’s Serving Services

Food Service Ms. Amber Morrow................ 889-3129

Anatole on MacArthur Apartments Apartments Ms. Bernice Plange................ 789-0200 6001 SW 12th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73128 www.anatoleonmacarthur.com

Basin Engineering

Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma

Nonprofit / Service Agencies Ms. Kitt Letcher..................... 239-6081 17 S Dewey Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102-2421 www.oklahomacity.bbb.org

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Food Truck Mrs. Michelle Spurlock.......... 204-7266

Environmental Services Oil & Gas Services Mr. Jeff Delgado..................... 232-5737 3120 S Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73119-1023 www.basinengineering.com

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Trucking Mr. Jeff Delgado..................... 232-5737 3120 S Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73119 www.basinenvironmental.com

Food Service Equipment & Supplies Ms. Gail White....................... 528-5193 2916 N Pennsylvania Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73107 www.thebrewshopokc.com Individual Members Mr. Brian C. Brown................ 823-4617 www.koco.com

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Cork & Bottle Wine & Spirits

Attorneys / Lawyers Mr. J. Clay Christensen........... 232-2020 3401 NW 63rd St., Suite 600 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 www.christensenlawgroup.com

Liquor - Retail Ms. Sarah Huckleberry........... 341-9463 16502 N Western Ave. Edmond, OK 73012

Count the Cost Bookkeeping & Tax Services

City of Yukon

Government Agencies & Services Mr. James D. Crosby.............. 354-1895 500 W Main St. Yukon, OK 73099-1220 www.cityofyukonok.gov

Distinctive Shades and Shutters

Lead Investor CLEAResult

Accountants and Accounting Services Ms. Tiffany Kendrick.............. 237-4223 1000 W Wilshire Blvd.

Nichols Hills, OK 73116 www.ctcbookkeeping.com

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Energy Conservation & Management Consultants Mr. Jeremiah Sims................. 507-3013 201 NW 63rd St., Suite 310 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 www.clearesult.com

Window Shades - Retail Ms. Eileen Miller.................... 919-2254 124 N 1st St. Guthrie, OK 73044 www.distinctiveshadesandshutters.com

Emersons Commercial Real Estate & Property Management Real Estate - Commercial Real Estate Management Ms. Malek Massad................ 922-5464 100 E California Ave., Suite 450 Oklahoma City, OK 73104-2415 www.emersonscre.com

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Computers - Software & Services Mr. Dave King........................ 314-2356 309 NW 13th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73109 www.exaptive.com

Salon Exclusive

Beauty Salons / Barber Shops / Spas Ms. Lori Miller........................ 608-0953 4225 W Memorial Drive, Suite 103 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 www.salonexclusiveokc.com

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Dry Cleaners Mr. Peter Gianos.................... 232-4041 106 NW 6th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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Fitness Centers & Training Mr. Shawn Busby................... 608-8860 13774 N Lincoln Blvd.

Edmond, OK 73013 www.fitcamp180.com

Massage Therapists Ms. Angie Ward...................... 570-4675 2245 Hasley Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73120 www.holisticsimplicitymassage.com

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Locksmiths Ms. Azieb Tesfaselassie......... 494-4699 500 N Meridian Ave., Suite 108-B Oklahoma City, OK 73107-5706 www.flyinglocksmiths.com/oklahomacity-ok

Consultants Mr. Henry J. Hood................... 409-1863 1200 NW 63rd St., Suite 104 Oklahoma City, OK 73116

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Air Conditioning & Heating Equipment & Systems Mr. Lucas Plunk..................... 239-2300 12354 S Sunnylane Road Oklahoma City, OK 73160 www.gordonsserviceexperts.com

Health & Safety Compliance Solutions, LLC Safety Training & Services Ms. Tina Lewis...................... 464-7776 23600 Bella Vista St. Edmond, OK 73025 www.hscsnetwork.com

Chemicals Mr. Steve Kuranoff........ (580) 821-1366 P.O. Box 7052 Edmond, OK 73083 www.integritytechnologyservices.net

Liberty Mutual

Insurance Ms. Tina McBride................... 757-9047 14000 Quail Springs Parkway Oklahoma City, OK 73034

The Healthy Hippo

Board of Advisors LifeSquire

Bronze

Personal Services & Assistants Mrs. Allison Fife..................... 889-4430 1630 N Blackwelder Ave., Suite 4 Oklahoma City, OK 73106-2074 www.lifesquire.com

The Mayfield Group, LLC

Accountants and Accounting Services Mr. David C. Mayfield............. 834-5846 P.O. Box 1921 Edmond, OK 73083-1921

Mosley Insurance Agency

Insurance Mr. Ken Bromagem................ 494-7566 4334 Northwest Expressway, Suite 212 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 www.mosleyagency.com

NvYA Technology

Information Technology Mr. Stan Chase...................... 492-6222 13320 N Eastern Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73131 www.nvyatech.com

Food Truck Mrs. Fiorella Quary................ 585-7486 www.thehealthyhippo.com

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Nhu Avenue

Retail Ms. Lanh Nguyen.......... (580) 340-0888 1111 N Walker Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73103 www.nhuavenue.com

9th Street Barking Lot

Pet Services Mr. Kyle Gillum....................... 212-2220 26 NE 9th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 www.9thstreetbarkinglot.com

OK Foods, Inc.

Food Processors & Manufacturers Ms. Christina Williams.. (479) 783-4186 7300 SW 29th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73179 www.okfoods.com

OK Cryo

Health Services Mr. Jonathan Jordan............... 623-6744 3333 W Hefner Road Oklahoma City, OK 73120 www.okcryo.com

Board of Advisors Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund, Inc.

Nonprofit / Service Agencies Ms. Cher Golding................... 348-6600 720 W Wilshire Blvd., Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 www.okaidscarefund.com

Physicians Local

Physicians & Surgeons Ms. Jaime Stewart................. 627-6326 11 NE 11th St., Suite 216A Oklahoma City, OK 73104 www.physicianslocal.com

Platinum Hospitality, LLC

Hotels & Motels Ms. Bridget Matlock............... 604-8000 4333 SW 15th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 www.platinumhospitalityllc.com

RSC @ OKC Innovation Station

Schools - Universities & Colleges Ms. Misty Engelbrecht........... 733-7333 133 W Main St., Suite 102 Oklahoma City, OK 73102-9036 www.innovationstationokc.com

Bronze

Robertson & Williams

Attorneys / Lawyers Mr. James D. Tack, Jr.............. 848-1944 9658 N May Ave., Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 www.robertsonwilliams.com

SKC Communications

Audio-Visual Equipment & Supplies Ms. Gabrielle Gray................. 534-3492 1000 Cornell Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73108 www.skccom.com

Splurge! OKC

Publishers - Magazine Mr. Wendell Funk.......... (316) 841-1660 760 E Britton Road, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 www.splurgeokc.com

Standards I.T., LLC

Information Technology Mr. Ryan Tisserand....... (800) 717-6201 2824 Progressive Drive, Suite 108 Edmond, OK 73034 www.standardsit.com

Serving Foundations, Corporations, High Net Worth Families Investment policy review/development Asset allocation Investment manager/fund selection Performance reporting Special projects or research

“Independent and objective investment advice focused on the long term.”

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Stange Insurance Agency

US Health Advisors - Stephen Russell

Tailored Living featuring Premier Garage

Ultra Botanica, LLC

Insurance Ms. Rachelle Stange.............. 607-2800 9230 N Pennsylvania Place Oklahoma City, OK 73120-1502 Home Improvement / Remodeling / Repairs Mr. Dan Mackay..................... 531-0855 14624 Metro Plaza, Suite C Edmond, OK 73013 www.tailoredliving.com/edmond

Insurance - Health Mr. Stephen Russell............... 831-4488 11900 Barrywood Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Biotech Mr. Adam Payne..................... 694-4175 120 NE 26th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 www.ultrabotanica.com

TeamLogicIT

Valliance Bank

Thrivent Financial

Versateq, LLC

Twin Hills Golf and Country Club

Voya Financial

Information Technology - Consulting Mr. Davis Merrey................... 840-1545 5909 Northwest Expressway, Suite 155 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 www.teamlogicit.com/okc Financial Services Mr. Daryl Osmus.................... 348-2371 1616 E 19th St., Suite 101 Edmond, OK 73013 www.thrivent.com Golf Courses - Private Mr. Paul Hughes..................... 427-3947 3401 NE 36th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73121 www.twin-hills.com

Xceligent

Real Estate - Commercial Ms. Rhonda Bontempi........... 602-4694 103 SE Magellan Drive Blue Springs, MO 64014-5909 www.xceligent.com

XR Tickets

Entertainment - Event Ticket Sales Mr. Shawn Norman................ 600-9111 421 NW 10th St., Suite 203E Oklahoma City, OK 73103 www.xrtickets.com

Banks Ms. Kristen Marney................ 792-6400 210 Park Ave., Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73102-5619 www.vbank.com Printers Mr. Stan Klarenbeek............... 787-4464 2901 S Portland Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108-4838 www.versateq.com Insurance - Life Mr. Ted Holt.................. (972) 419-5783 15455 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1250 Dallas, TX 75001 www.voya.com

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2016 OFFICERS

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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 #3499 - September 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

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