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EDWARDS NAMED 2011 CHAMBER CHAIRMAN The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is pleased to announce officers and members of the Board of Directors for 2011.

Carl E. Edwards, Price Edwards Company, will begin his tenure as Chamber Chair.

Immediate Past Chair is David Thompson, OPUBCO Communications Group. Officers for 2011 are Bruce Lawrence, INTEGRIS Health, as Secretary/Treasurer and Roy H. Williams, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, as President.

Carl E. Edwards Price Edwards Company Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Chairman

Edwards has appointed the following to serve as Vice Chairs in 2011: Community Redevelopment - Mark Funke, Bank of Oklahoma, N.A.; Convention & Visitors

Bureau - Rhonda Hooper, Jordan Associates; Economic Development - Peter B. Delaney, OGE Energy Corp.; Education/Workforce Development - Martha Burger, Chesapeake Energy Corporation; Forward Oklahoma City J. Larry Nichols, Devon Energy Corporation; Government Relations - Bradley W. Krieger, ARVEST Bank; MAPS Development - Tom J. McDaniel, Oklahoma City University; Marketing & Communications - Marsha Wooden, SandRidge Energy, Inc.; Membership - Bryan Gonterman, AT&T Oklahoma; Past Chair’s Council - David Thompson, OPUBCO Communications Group; Strategic Planning - Clayton I. Bennett, Dorchester Capital.

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General outlines strategic goals for alc Last month, OC-ALC Commander Maj. Gen. David Gillett delivered the “State of the ALC” address to the Tinker Leadership Council (TLC). The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (ALC) is a leader in providing depot maintenance for the Air Force’s most sophisticated weapon systems. The Center is the largest of three air logistics centers within the Air Force Materiel Command.

During his presentation, Gen. Gillett outlined the team’s strategic goals for 2010 and the results they

saw over the course of the year. They include: meet customer weapon system availability requirements; develop and care for our people to enable success; improve depot maintenance quality and productivity to maximize opportunities; and improve mission readiness and support.

Maj. Gen. David Gillett

“This strategic plan builds on a legacy of excellence, while looking toward the future,” said Gen. Gillett. “By utilizing the creativity of our people, working as a highly-integrated team, capitalizing Continued on Page 11

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LEADERSHIP NOTES

2010 OFFICERS DAVID tHOMPSON OPUBCO Communications Group 2010 Chairman

Looking Ahead and Working Together

J. larry nichols Devon Energy Corporation Immediate Past Chairman

It has been a year since the citizens of Oklahoma City spoke up for our future and approved MAPS 3. While we are certainly anxious to see these projects begin to take shape, it is important to look back at the City’s first MAPS program to see how careful planning and deliberate process were a big contributor to the effort’s success.

When the first MAPS was approved, our city leaders put in place a citizens committee to provide insight and help guide the projects’ development. This valuable engagement and oversight is indicative of the ownership each of us has in the excellence of the program.

Carl E. Edwards Price Edwards & Company Treasurer / Corporate Secretary CLAYton I. BENNETT Dorchester Capital Vice Chair, Strategic Planning peter B. delaney OGE Energy Corp.

Vice Chair, Economic Development

Roy H. Williams

President & CEO

We are fortunate to have the same kind of citizen team helping to guide MAPS 3. Countless volunteer hours are being dedicated to help the City of Oklahoma City realize the vision these projects represent. The next months will bring interesting discussions and decisions about each of the projects and it is vital that we all trust the process and each other to make the best decisions for our city’s future.

We are all a witness to the wise decisions that led to great reward – more than $5 billion in investment after MAPS. The success of each project is necessary for the success of the overall plan – especially when it comes to the convention center, modern streetcar, the renovations along the Oklahoma River and the urban park. We must take extra care to ensure that we are not rushing the decisions, planning or execution.

Today, we have much to celebrate in Oklahoma City. We have a strong economy with a continually low unemployment rate, a bustling tourism industry, a dynamic NBA team and much more. On Dec. 8, 2009, the citizens of Oklahoma City voted to invest in our future with these projects. It is up to us all to ensure that we are wise with that investment. And it is up to us to support them in this progress and celebrate together as our city transforms yet again.

RHONDA HOOPER Jordan Associates Vice Chair, Convention and Visitors Bureau KIRK humphreys The Humphreys Company Vice Chair, Aerospace bradley w. krieger Arvest Bank Group Vice Chair, Government Relations David R. Lopez American Fidelity Foundation Vice Chair, Education and Workforce Development Mark Funke Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. Vice Chair, Biosciences Bryan Gonterman AT&T Oklahoma Vice Chair, Forward Oklahoma City Roger N. Mitchell Oklahoma Natural Gas Company Vice Chair, Marketing & Communications Bruce Lawrence INTEGRIS Health Inc. Vice Chair, Membership Tom J. McDaniel Oklahoma City University Vice Chair, Transportation Roy H. Williams Greater Oklahoma City Chamber President & CEO

Sincerely,

Roy H. Williams Chamber CEO & President

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Chamber 2011 Elections Continued from page 1 The Chamber’s Board of Directors is made up of the individuals elected by the Chamber membership, those appointed by the Chairman Carl E. Edwards, the officers and all past Chairmen and Life Members.

The Past Chairmen and Life Members of the Chamber include: Ray Ackerman, Ackerman McQueen, Inc.; Clayton I. Bennett, Dorchester Capital; Richard H. Clements, Clements Food Company - Garden Club; Edward H. Cook; Luke R. Corbett; William E. Durrett, American Fidelity Assurance Company; Robert A. Funk, Express Personnel Services; Gerald L. Gamble; Gerald L. Gamble Co., Inc.; Fred J. Hall, The Fred Jones Companies, Inc.; V. Burns Hargis, Oklahoma State University; Dan Hogan, Dan Hogan Properties; Stanley F. Hupfeld, INTEGRIS Health; Clyde Ingle; Dave Lopez, American Fidelity Foundation; Gerald Marshall, Midland Asset Management; Edmund O. Martin, Ackerman McQueen, Inc.; J.W. McLean; Frank A. McPherson; J. Larry Nichols, Devon Energy Corporation; George Nigh, IBC Bank; Lee Allan Smith, Oklahoma Events; Bill Swisher, Industrial Investments, LLC.; David Thompson, OPUBCO Communications Group; William G. Thurman, M.D.; and Stanton L. Young, Stanton L. Young Companies.

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Chamber membership elected the following individuals to serve three consecutive one-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2011 and expiring Dec. 31, 2013: Governor Bill Anoatubby, The Chickasaw Nation; Mark Beffort, Grubb Ellis | Levy Beffort; William M. Cameron, American Fidelity Assurance Company; Christy Everest, The Oklahoma

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In addition to the above elected members, Edwards has named the following individuals for one-year appointments to the 2011 Board of Directors: Beverly Binkowski, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma; Jalal Farzaneh, Home Creations; J. Leland Gourley, OKC Friday Newspaper – Nichols Hills Publishing Co.; David A. Jackson, JPMorganChase Bank, N.A.; Percy Kirk, Cox Communications; Mary Melon, Journal Record; Xavier Neira, Manhattan Construction Company; Tim O’Toole, Oklahoma State Fair, Inc.; Meg Salyer, Accel Staffing; Ed Sanchez, Lopez Foods, Inc.; and Thomas L. Travis, IBC Bank.

The following members are currently serving elected terms on the Chamber’s Board of Directors. They include: James C. Clark, B.C. Clark Jewelers; Mark Funke, Bank of Oklahoma, N.A.; David F. Griffin, Griffin Communications; Bryan Gonterman,

AT&T Oklahoma; Judy J. Hatfield, Equity Commercial Realty, LLC; David Harlow, BancFirst; Rhonda Hooper, Jordan Associates; Kirk Humphreys, The Humphreys Company; Brenda Jones, Jones Public Relations; E. Carey Joullian, IV, Mustang Fuel Corporation; Bradley W. Krieger, Arvest Bank; Bruce Lawrence, INTEGRIS Health; Greg Love, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.; Steve Mason, Cardinal Engineering, Inc.; Roger N. Mitchell, Oklahoma Natural Gas Company; Tom Price, Chesapeake Energy Corporation; John Richels, Devon Energy Corporation; Renzi Stone, Saxum Public Relations; Lee Symcox, First Fidelity Bank; W. Roger Webb, The University of Central Oklahoma; G. Rainey Williams, Jr., Kestrel Investments, Inc.; John Williams, CHA, The Skirvin Hilton; and Marsha Wooden, SandRidge Energy Inc. Serving as ex-officio members to the Chamber Board of Directors are: The Honorable Mick Cornett, City of Oklahoma City; Jim Couch, City of Oklahoma City; Maj. P. David Gillett Jr, Tinker Air Force Base; Lindy Ritz, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center - FAA; Karl Springer, Oklahoma City Public Schools; and The Honorable Ray Vaughn, Oklahoma County. The Ambassador Chair for 2011 is Josh Parsons, Redbud Financial Group, LLC The Guardian. Rhonda Hooper, Jordan Associates, and Richard Tanenbaum, Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings, will serve as the 2011 Total Resource Development Campaign (TRDC) Co-Chairs.

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Publishing Company; Joseph J. Ferretti, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; President Robert Henry, Oklahoma City University; Bob E. Howard II, Mercedes-Benz of Oklahoma City; Ronald J. Norick, Norick Investment Company; Stephen M. Prescott, M.D., Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; Robert J. Ross, Inasmuch Foundation / Ethics in Journalism Foundation; Avis Scaramucci, Nonna’s EuroAmerican Ristorante and Bar; and Charles P. Schroeder, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

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upcoming events EXPERIENCE CHINA REGISTRATION DEADLINE: DEC. 15 Don’t miss the extraordinary opportunity to experience China through the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. This affordable trip, March 10-18, 2011, will allow attendees to see Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhuo and Hangzhuo while witnessing China’s historic past and booming present. This year an optional excursion to visit the Terra-Cotta Warriors has been added.

The cost of the trip is $1,899 for Chamber members and $1,999 for nonmembers. Trip cost includes roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles International Airport, three full meals each day, 5- or 4-star accommodations, deluxe tour buses, English-speaking tour guides, admission tickets to tourist sites, airport taxes and post-departure travel insurance. The deadline to register and submit final payment is Dec. 15. For payments by credit card or questions about the trip, contact Meredith Manley at 405-297-8964 or mmanley@okcchamber.com.

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STATE OF THE CITY: JAN. 13

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Find out what’s in store for the metro this year. Keynote speaker, Mayor Mick Cornett, will give his “State of the City” address during a luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Cox Convention Center, One Myriad Gardens. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the program runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also speaking is 2011 Chamber Chair Carl E. Edwards, Price Edwards & Company, who will share highlights of the Chamber’s major strategic objectives.

Admission is $50 for Chamber members and $75 for non-members. Corporate tables seating 10 are also available for $1,000 each. Special thanks to Signature Sponsor, Oklahoma City Thunder.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Register securely online at www.okcchamber.com/events January 11 Member Orientation Time: 8:30 - 10 a.m.

Location: Chamber offices, 123 Park Ave. Cost: Admission is free. To register, contact Christine Soileau at csoileau@okcchamber.com January 11 Sunset Reception Time: 4 - 6 p.m.

Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites, 4521 S.W. 15th St. Cost: No cost to attend. RSVP not required.

January 13 State of the City Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Cox Convention Center, One Myriad Gardens Cost: $50 for members, $75 for non-members; Corporate tables seating 10 available for $1,000 January 25 Sunset Reception Time: 4 - 6 p.m.

Location: Holiday Inn North - Quail Springs, 13800 Quail Springs Parkway Cost: No cost to attend. RSVP not required.

January 27 Legislative Breakfast Time: 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: Oklahoma City Marriott Hotel, 3233 N.W. Expressway Cost: $40 for members, $45 for non-members.

Cost sponsors one elected official.

Register securely online for Chamber events at www.okcchamber.com/events or e-mail register@okcchamber.com with questions.

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST: JAN. 27

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Hear from state legislative leadership during a panel discussion on Thursday, Jan. 27, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Oklahoma City Marriott Hotel, 3222 N.W. Expressway. This breakfast is the perfect opportunity for Chamber members to become engaged in the legislative process and learn about issues impacting the business community.

Tickets for the event are $40 for Chamber members and $45 for non-members. Each ticket sold sponsors the attendance of an elected official. Special thanks to Government Relations Sponsors: The Boeing Company, Cox Communications and OGE Energy Corp., as well as to Government Relations Benefactors AT&T Oklahoma, Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Devon Energy Corporation.

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SUNSET RECEPTION: JAN. 11 The Fairfield Inn & Suites is opening its doors to let Chamber members and the public enjoy some afterhours networking at a Sunset Reception, Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m.

MEMBER ORIENTATION: JAN. 11 New to the Chamber? Learn how to utilize your membership and get more involved at Member Orientation, Tuesday, Jan. 11, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., at the Chamber offices, 123 Park Ave. Join other members and hear about key initiatives along with the Chamber’s many programs, events and networking opportunities.

To register, contact Christine Soileau at 297-8961 or csoileau@okcchamber.com.

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Bring your friends and co-workers and stop by the Fairfield Inn & Suites

by Will Rogers World Airport, 4521 S.W. 15th St. where you’ll enjoy complimentary food and drinks while getting to know some of Greater Oklahoma City’s business community. RSVP not required.

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BE A VOICE FOR OKLAHOMA CITY Next June, Oklahoma City civic and business leaders will travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with Oklahoma’s congressional delegation as well as Pentagon officials. The visit gives attendees an opportunity to discuss pressing issues such as transportation, education and funding for bioscience research, as well as express the importance of Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. The visit, June 29-30, is open to all Chamber members.

While visiting the nation’s Capitol, Oklahoma City delegates will meet with a number of legislators including Senators Jim Inhofe and Tom Coburn and Representatives Dan Boren, James Langford, Frank Lucas and Tom Cole. Senator Jim Inhofe will serve as the group’s host during their visit.

The cost for the visit is $750 per person and includes one night’s lodging at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center, located in the heart of the nation’s capital, and all affiliated events. Air travel to and from Washington, D.C. is not included, giving participants options for extending their stay for additional business in the area. The Chamber has reserved a limited number of rooms at The Westin City Center.

For more information or to register for the trip, contact Meredith Manley at 405-297-8964 or mmanley@okcchamber.com.

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CHAMBER CHOICE MEETS NEEDS OF SMALL BUSINESSES Small businesses are the backbone of Greater Oklahoma City’s economy. But running a small business is not always easy. Since 2001, the Chamber has been partnering with BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma to offer affordable group health insurance plans to its members. This program, Chamber Choice, is available to members with two to 50 employees headquartered in Oklahoma, Canadian, Cleveland, Logan, McClain, or Pottawatomie County.

Chamber Choice features: • No medical underwriting: coverage is guaranteed for Chamber members that meet contribution and participation requirements.

• BlueOptions PPO: More in-network choices than any other Oklahoma PPO plan, with five deductible options.

• BlueOptimize PPO: This set of flexible choices includes three deductible options • BlueLincs HMO: Coverage available with or without an annual deductible • Prescription drug coverage • Network availability in all 50 states • Office visit copayments

Since the program’s inception in 2001, each annual rate increase has been less than 11 percent. Plus, most Chamber Choice health plans are approved for the Oklahoma Employer/ Employee Partnership for Insurance Coverage (O-EPIC) program.

O-EPIC pays 60 percent of health plan premiums for eligible employees who work for qualified Oklahoma businesses with 50 employees or less.

Through Chamber Choice, Peggy Hawkins, Christian Counseling Associates, was able to provide affordable health insurance at a group rate to her employees.

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“As a small company, Chamber Choice was our best option.

In order to have quality employees, you need to be able to offer perks. Chamber Choice lets us offer our employees affordable health insurance. It has really given us a sense of security,” said Hawkins.

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“Approximately 25 percent of the companies enrolled in Chamber Choice didn’t previously offer group health insurance to their employees,” said Chamber President & CEO Roy H. Williams.

“We are really making a difference in the business community by getting more people insured.”

Rate information and a complete list of approved Chamber Choice producers are available online at Chamber Choice is affordable group health insurance plans available for www.okcchamber.com/chamberchoice. Contact Christine Soileau chamber members with two to 50 employees.” at csoileau@okcchamber.com or 297-8961 with questions.

General outlines strategic goals for alc Continued from page 1

on technical innovation and streamlining our processes, we will improve our support to our customers.”

A key success from 2010 was the creation of 1,409 new positions. The ALC hopes to continue that growth by adding more than 700 additional positions in 2011. The ALC is also focused on preparing for the future through its new Supervisor Development Program. This program takes into account the current aging workforce and is focused on growing the next generation of supervisors. In its first year, the program saw 1,300 applicants.

Gen. Gillett went on to say that, “Team Tinker could not accomplish its mission or excel the way it does without the support of community partners, such as the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. Partnering with the Chamber has allowed us opportunities to bring in new workload which translates to creating jobs for Oklahomans.”

The Tinker Leadership Council (TLC) was formed to show support for the men and women who work at Tinker Air Force Base. TLC members work to promote the rentention and growth of Tinker, and is an outgrowth of the long history that the Chamber and the region have in supporting and appreciating the services the base provides to our Nation’s security.

TLC meets quarterly, providing a forum for civilian and military leaders to strengthen economic, political and community relationships.

For questions or more information about joining TLC, contact Aimee Schones at 297-8954 or aschones@okcchamber.com.

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Convention & Visitors Bureau Spotlight: Oklahoma City CVB Celebrates National Convention Services Day Partnering with hotels for networking, continuing education

On September 16, the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) celebrated National Convention Services Day by hosting a city-wide luncheon to recognize the importance of the convention services industry as the front line of promoting Oklahoma City as a visitor and convention destination. With 19 convention services managers from 10 different hotel properties in attendance, Jennifer Fichtman and Ashley Young, convention services managers for the CVB, programmed the first luncheon of this kind with hopes to make it a quarterly event.

The role of the CVB’s convention services managers is to provide support and information to convention groups of all sizes who select Oklahoma City as their destination. Once the convention, conference or meeting is booked, the CVB convention services managers step in to organize and communicate with the convention services managers at the participating hotel properties.

At the September luncheon, attendees participated in a webinar hosted by the Association for Convention Operations Management.

This webinar featured a panel of meeting planners from across the country discussing what their expectations are of convention services managers.

“By learning what the expectations are for convention services managers like us, we can be sure to meet and exceed those expectations in Oklahoma City,” said Young. “We want to make the meeting planning process as fluid as possible.”

Bringing convention services managers together from various properties in the city was a major draw to attendees. One of the properties in attendance was the Skirvin Hilton in downtown Oklahoma City.

The Convention & Visitors Bureau’s convention services managers provide support and information to convention groups who select Oklahoma City as their destination.

services manager at the Skirvin Hilton. “It was great to network and connect with other properties that we work with on a daily basis, but might not necessarily see often.”

Each meeting will include lunch and a short presentation highlighting a topic of interest to convention services managers. The next luncheon for the Oklahoma City convention sales industry will be on December 2 at Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante and Bar. During the 11:30 a.m. lunch meeting, Fichtman and Young will inform the hotel properties’ convention services managers what the CVB can do for convention groups coming to Oklahoma City.

If you or members of your organization are interested in attending the Convention Services Industry Luncheon on December 2, please contact: Jennifer Fichtman 405.297.8910 jfichtman@okccvb.org

Ashley Young 405.297.8938 ayoung@okccvb.org

“This was basically our first time to get out and meet other conference managers in our industry,” said Karrie Lee, convention

Learn more about the CVB and upcoming events in Oklahoma City at www.visitokc.com.

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“We wanted to recognize the work convention services managers do around our city and let them know we appreciate them,” said Fichtman. “Our goal is to make this into a regular networking meeting of convention services managers from properties across the city. We want our industry to stay connected with each other and connected to the CVB to create a professional community among all of us.”

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Creative Lawn Maintenance & Design LANDSCAPE - ARCHITECTS / CONTRACTORS / SERVICES LAWN AND GARDEN SERVICES Mr. Michael Morrison.(405) 605-2782 3437 N.W. 20th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73107-3007 www.creative-lawn.com

Elite Home Care, LLC HOME HEALTH SERVICES / CONSULTANTS Ms. Virginia Harbour.(405) 752-2523 6701 W. Hefner Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73162-4706 www.homecarebyelite.com Board of Advisors Bronze ePartners, Inc. CONSULTANTS Mr. Craig S. Hogan, PMP..(972) 819-2700 1231 Greenway Dr., Suite 200 Irving, TX 75038-2591 www.epartnersolutions.com Euler Hermes ACI INSURANCE Mr. Jeff Weese.......... (405) 260-1226 15301 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 1060 Addison, TX 75001-6781 www.eulerhermes.com FedEx Office - Greater Oklahoma City Locations PRINTERS Ms. Christa Thompson.(405) 840-2879 2913 N.W. 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116-3601 www.fedexoffice.com Randall S. Fudge, P.C. ATTORNEYS / LAWYERS Mr. Randall Fudge..... (405) 290-2060 4801 N. Classen Blvd., Suite 202 P.O. Box 60872 Oklahoma City, OK 73146-0872 Groupon, Inc. ADVERTISING - INTERNET Mr. Mike Maggio....... (312) 673-1518 600 W. Chicago Ave., Suite 620 Chicago, IL 60654-2822 www.groupon.com/oklahoma-city

Hooters of Bricktown RESTAURANTS Manager................... (405) 231-1100 111 E. California Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 www.hooters.com Hooters of Oklahoma City RESTAURANTS Manager................... (405) 848-9464 3025 N.W. Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73112-5408 www.hooters.com Lead Investor Bronze Hooters of South Oklahoma City RESTAURANTS Ms. Amanda Blasch..........(405) 682-2442 2109 S.W. 74th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73159 www.hooters.com Howell & Summers Engineering, Inc. ENGINEERING SERVICES ENGINEERS - CONSULTING Mr. Ray A. Howell, PE.(405) 525-9030 4101 N. Classen Blvd., Suite D Oklahoma City, OK 73118-2413 www.hsengineering.com ISI LeanTek MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION DIVERSIFIED Mr. Michael Raubach.(918) 280-9051 5157 E. 51st St., Suite 208 Tulsa, OK 74135 www.isileantek.com

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Bank of Oklahoma BANKS Mr. Edmund Moore... (405) 936-3700 9520 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 www.bok.com

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Jay G. Israel, P.C. ATTORNEYS / LAWYERS Mr. Jay G. Israel........ (405) 815-9997 401 N. Hudson Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 www.issylaw.com

KOTE Concrete and Construction, LLC CONCRETE CONTRACTORS Mr. Travis Christianson.(405) 795-0003 1109 Twisted Oak Dr. Midwest City, OK 73130-5311 www.koteconcrete.com

Maples Law Firm ATTORNEYS / LAWYERS Ms. Freida Smith...... (405) 478-3737 2908 Via Esperanza Edmond, OK 73013-8934 www.mapleslawokc.com

Moonlake Properties PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Mr. Jimmy W. Thomas.(405) 208-1301 8728 Kimberly Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132-3154

J.H. Home Renovations, Inc. CONTRACTORS - ROOFING Mr. Jeff K. Hurt.......... (405) 536-1062 2500 W. Exchange Ave. P.O. Box 82273 Oklahoma City, OK 73148-0273 www.oklocalroofing.com

Lead Safe Inspections Oklahoma, LLC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REAL ESTATE INSPECTION Mr. Trey Moody.......... (405) 843-2710 1017 N.W. 79th St., Suite A Oklahoma City, OK 73114-1903 www.leadsafeok.com

Market Fresh Catering by Arby’s CATERERS Ms. Cathy Betterton.. (405) 476-1501 3321 N.W. 23rd St., Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73107-1811 www.arbyscatering.com

Jesus House, Inc. SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Ms. Jan Mercer......... (405) 232-7164 1335 W. Sheridan Ave. P.O. Box 60369 Oklahoma City, OK 73146-0369

M. T. Enterprises OIL LAND LEASES Mr. Mike Tibbets....... (405) 889-0571 3605 N.W. 47th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112-6104

Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association ASSOCIATIONS / MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS Mr. Mike Terry........... (405) 942-2334 3555 N.W. 58th St., Suite 400 Oklahoma City, OK 73112-4724 www.oipa.com

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Jimily, LLC MARKETING CONSULTANTS Mr. Jim Pierce........... (405) 397-5778 1541 N.W. 45th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73118-4811 www.jimily.tv

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Majestic Roofing Oklahoma CONTRACTORS - ROOFING Mr. Stan Templeton... (405) 973-5068 1549 S.E. 25th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73129-7607 www.majesticroofingoklahoma.com

McCullough Refrigeration, LLC AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS REPAIR Mr. Dennis McCullough.(405) 792-2233 P.O. Box 721724 Oklahoma City, OK 73172-1803 Mickey Borden & Associates INSURANCE AGENTS, BROKERS AND SERVICE Mr. Steve Borden...... (405) 525-6425 1843 N.W. 42nd St. P.O. Box 12477 Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2477 www.mickeyborden.com

Oklahoma Termite Specialist PEST CONTROL SERVICES Ms. Brooke Britt........ (405) 330-5030 14843 Bristol Park Blvd.

Edmond, OK 73013-1892 www.oktermite.com Omni Packaging Corporation PACKAGING SERVICES Mr. Mike Linford........ (405) 810-8745 11301 Partnership Dr., Suite B Oklahoma City, OK 73131-6519 www.omnipackaging.com

Recognizing members who take a special leadership role in financing the Chamber’s operations at significantly higher levels.

Each Lead Investor is highlighted with a BLUE BOX and identified as a Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze Lead Investor. Board of Advisor members are identified as well.

Safety Resources Unlimited, Inc. SAFETY TRAINING & SERVICES Ms. Stephanie Hoffman.(405) 681-0407 4800 S.W. 20th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73128 www.sruinc.org

The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City SHOPPING CENTERS Ms. Gina Slechta...... (402) 991-0875 7725 W. Reno Ave. 5000 Hakes Dr. Muskegon, MN 17325 www.horizongroup.com

Sauced on Paseo

Partnership Broadband, Inc. INTERNET SERVICES Mr. Kelly Wright......... (888) 400-0638 1525 Capital Dr., Suite 103 Carrollton, TX 75006-3677 www.partnershipbroadband.com Piney Scientific, LLC dba Piney Technical Services EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES - TECHNICAL Ms. Elizabeth Wheat.(310) 497-6562 631 S. Pickard Ave. Norman, OK 73069-4556 www.pineyscientific.com

RESTAURANTS Mr. Lesley Rawlinson.(405) 521-9800 2912 Paseo Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73103-1019 www.saucedonpaseo.com Sear’s Hearing Center HEARING AIDS Mr. Jeff Bragg............ (405) 751-2552 2501 W. Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 www.searshearingonline.com Select Energy Services OIL & GAS SERVICES Mr. Jason Sherrill...... (405) 761-1886 200 N.E. 2nd St., #304 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 www.selectenergyservices.com

Prime Management, LLC REAL ESTATE - LEASING Ms. Terrye Bell.......... (405) 412-2824 5612 N. I-35 Industrial Blvd.

817 Carfax Rd. Edmond, OK 73034-3212

Tagtical Laser Tag Combat & Fun Park AMUSEMENT / ENTERTAINMENT / ATTRACTIONS Mr. Derek Petit.......... (405) 350-3366 3201 N. Richland Rd. Yukon, OK 73099-4458 www.tagticallasertag.com

Providence Home Care, LLC HOME HEALTH SERVICES / CONSULTANTS Mr. Chris Edwards.... (405) 602-3295 4334 N.W. Expressway, Suite 176 Oklahoma City, OK 73116-1550

Tan and Tone America FITNESS CENTERS AND TRAINING Manager................... (405) 722-0055 6506 N.W. Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73132 www.tanandtoneamerica.com

Jim Quigley Custom Homes, LLC HOME BUILDERS Mr. Jim Quigley......... (405) 752-2033 13853 Quail Point Dr. P.O. Box 20446 Oklahoma City, OK 73156-0446

Tan and Tone America FITNESS CENTERS AND TRAINING Manager................... (405) 324-6900 331 S. Cemetery Rd. Yukon, OK 73099 www.tanandtoneamerica.com

Rejuvena Cosmetic Medical Center MEDICAL SPAS Dr. Joan M. Hardt...... (405) 842-1100 6424 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116-7322 www.rejuvenaclinic.com

Tan and Tone America FITNESS CENTERS AND TRAINING Manager................... (405) 364-2788 2203 W. Main St. Norman, OK 73069 www.tanandtoneamerica.com

Rightway Roofing CONTRACTORS - ROOFING Mr. Bryan Barker....... (405) 721-8822 10106 Hefner Village Terr.

Oklahoma City, OK 73162-7728 www.rightwayroofing.com

Lead Investor Bronze 30A Home FURNITURE Ms. Lisa Penton...............(405) 286-3153 1106 N.W. 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73118-4402 www.30ahome.com Lead Investor Bronze Thunder Cab DELIVERY SERVICES TAXICABS / SHUTTLE SERVICES Mr. Jaffar Najam..............(405) 600-6161 4345 S.W. 29th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73119-1001 www.okcthundercab.com

The Whole Enchilada Café RESTAURANTS Mr. Joe Jungmann..... (405) 239-3624 4 Santa Fe Plaza Oklahoma City, OK 73102-9027 www.thewholeenchiladacafe.com Wilson-Hill Investments, LTD INVESTMENTS Mr. R. Scott Wilson... (405) 557-1000 P.O. Box 57200 Oklahoma City, OK 73157-7200

Trina House Counseling, LLC COUNSELING SERVICES Ms. Trina House........ (405) 413-8169 7501 N. Air Depot Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK 73141 Upper 90 Creative, LLC INTERNET - WEB HOSTING & WEB DESIGN Mr. Derek Freer......... (405) 408-0389 17112 Bridle Ridge Circle Edmond, OK 73012-7023 www.upper90creative.com VOX Defero, LLC MARKETING CONSULTANTS Mr. Kevin D. Hill........ (405) 806-0869 1705 N.W. 183rd Terr.

Edmond, OK 73012-4171 www.voxdefero.net John H. White, Jr., CPA, Inc. ACCOUNTANTS AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES Mr. John H. White, Jr., CPA.........(405) 848-3362 6616 N. Olie Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116-7318

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Opy I, LLC PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT Ms. Karen Byars....... (405) 843-5969 6608 N. Western Ave., Suite 616 Oklahoma City, OK 73116-7326

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grand OPENINGS

Congratulations to the following Chamber members on their recent Grand Openings & Groundbreakings!

All Chamber members are welcome to attend Grand Openings.

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To view more photos and see the schedule of upcoming Grand Openings, visit www.okcchamber.com/grandopenings.

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Casady School 9500 N Pennsylvania Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120

Hilton Garden Inn and 809 Sports Grill 2809 N.W. Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73112

30A Home 1106 NW 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK, 73118

Monster Graphx 701 S Kelley Ave. Edmond, OK 73003

Neighborhood Services Organization 401 N.W. 11th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73103

NewView Oklahoma 501 N. Douglas Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Tour 18 at Rose Creek Golf Club 17301 N. May Ave. Edmond, OK 73012

Wright Career College Fitness Facility 2219 S.W. 74th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73159

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Economic Indicators Economic Indicators ECONOMIC INDICATORS

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