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Market Your Company Through the Chamber The Chamber’s annual Total Resource Development Campaign (TRDC) kicks off this month. Now is the time to take advantage of your membership to achieve your marketing objectives. With more than 5,000 members, the Chamber provides a unique, business-minded audience for your company to reach through events and publications. Our outreach to new residents and visitors provide other avenues to put your company in front of customers. Campaign volunteers will contact Chamber members from now until the end of July to discuss marketing and advertising options. To discover how the Chamber can help you market your business, check out pages 10-11 and visit w ww.okcchamber.com/ TRDC. There you’ll find a list of volunteers ready to answer your questions, along with more information on the products available.
PROMOTing OKC TO our FUTURE WORKFORCE A key component of Greater Oklahoma City’s future is a strong and well-educated workforce. The Chamber’s Greater Grads program works to foster the growth of our city’s future workforce by advocating for a stronger education system and encouraging talented college graduates to remain in Oklahoma. Next month, the Chamber will kick off InternOKC, an intern leadership program. InternOKC is a series of luncheons highlighting the benefits of living and working in greater Oklahoma City, while fostering peer networking and providing resources to help students transition from college to career. The luncheons cover a variety of topics, with each designed to encourage participants to begin their careers in Oklahoma City. • Behind the Political Scene
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2011 OFFICERS
Oklahoma City is full of surprises – and we consistently impress those new to our community. This month, the Chamber added another element to our efforts of promoting Oklahoma City to our new residents. The Better Life: Giving you the 411 on the 405, a new blog and e-mail program, will help new residents discover what our city has to offer.
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With High Quality of Life, Opportunities Abound
The Chamber works tirelessly, along with many partners, to recruit new businesses to our city and help existing businesses expand. With that comes new jobs, and with those new jobs come new residents – and the responsibility of helping those individuals feel at home in Oklahoma City.
BRUCE LAWRENCE INTEGRIS Health Treasurer / Corporate Secretary CLAYton I. BENNETT Dorchester Capital Vice Chair, Strategic Planning Martha burger Chesapeake Energy Corporation Vice Chair, Education and Workforce Development
Roy H. Williams
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From fitness and volunteering to festivals and retail, we will cover a wide range of events and activities in the region – helping our new citizens get a leg-up on their new lives here in Oklahoma City. Each week, we will publish two posts, one covering a new topic, such as farmers’ markets in the area or an upcoming festival, and one featuring a list of upcoming events in the area. Readers will be able to comment on each post to share their experiences and get better connected. They can also connect with the Chamber and other readers through social media outlets. This new program will work in concert with a variety of existing Chamber programs and events to help new residents get more involved and become better acquainted with the city we call home. Our city has come a long way, and it’s important that we take a chance to appreciate the incredible quality of life opportunities available to all of us. As our city continues to grow and change, you can be sure the Chamber will continue its work to promote Oklahoma City and act as one of its greatest advocates. For more information about this program and for more information about how your company can utilize this program for new employees, check out the story on page 5.
peter B. delaney OGE Energy Corp. Vice Chair, Economic Development Mark Funke Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. Vice Chair, Community Redevelopment bryan gonterman AT&T Oklahoma Vice Chair, Membership RHONDA HOOPER Jordan Associates Vice Chair, Convention and Visitors Bureau Percy Kirk Cox Communications Oklahoma Vice Chair, Marketing & Communications bradley w. krieger Arvest Bank Vice Chair, Government Relations tom j. mcdaniel Oklahoma City University Vice Chair, MAPS Development j. larry nichols Devon Energy Corporation Vice Chair, Forward Oklahoma City Roy H. Williams Greater Oklahoma City Chamber President & CEO
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PROGRAM PROMOTES OKC TO NEW RESIDENTS Once e-mail addresses are received, each individual will receive an introductory e-mail explaining the program and, if they choose to continue their subscription, will receive weekly e-mails featuring a link to the week’s post. “By utilizing our membership of more than 5,000 companies in Greater Oklahoma City, we can reach a wide base of individuals who are looking to discover more about our city,” said Williams. If your company would like more information on the program or sign up new employees, contact Marcus Elwell at melwell@okcchamber.com or 297-8971. Greater Oklahoma City’s strong economy and vibrant quality of life have led to an influx of new residents to the region, and the Chamber is doing its best to ensure that they get the full benefits of living and working in Oklahoma City. In an effort to reach new residents and help them adjust to life in Oklahoma City, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has launched a new program – “The Better Life: Giving you the 411 on the 405.” “Each time a company brings new employees to our city, we have a real opportunity to ‘wow’ them,” said Roy H. Williams, president and CEO, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. “And when we ‘wow’ them, we will not only help them gain their footing in their new home, but also gain new and engaged members of the community.”
• To subscribe to the blog or check out one of the posts, visit www.abetterlifeokc.com/the-better-life. • To stay up-to-date on the latest posts and get engaged with other followers, check out “The Better Life” on Twitter at www.twitter.com/betterlifeOKC and Facebook at www.facebook.com/thebetterlifeOKC.
Discovering the Better Life
The Chamber is partnering with local businesses to gather e-mail addresses of new residents by accessing employees new to the region. “This program is an excellent tool for companies looking to help their new employees get better acquainted with our city,” said Williams. “Research shows that employees are more likely to be happy and remain in their job if they are also satisfied with their quality of life. We want to ensure that our new residents understand the many opportunities available to them and become a part of our community.”
Oklahoma City is full of surprises. We boast friendly people. An awardwinning, family-friendly zoo and a fantastic hands-on science museum. Fresh farmers markets and trendy local coffee shops. An exciting, dynamic arts and music scene. More than 300 days of sunshine per year. A great sense of community. No matter what you’re into, Oklahoma City offers it. And if you’re looking to discover more about what Oklahoma City has to offer, you’ve come to the right place. The Better Life is all about why living in Oklahoma City truly means a better living and a better life. Whether you’re new to our fine city or you’ve been here for years, there’s always something new to discover in Oklahoma City and we’re here to keep you informed.
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The program includes two components – weekly e-mails and a weekly blog. The blog is available to the public through the Chamber’s website that targets new residents, www.abetterlifeokc.com, and showcases an activity or location in Greater Oklahoma City, as well as a calendar for upcoming events in the area. Readers can get engaged and share their Oklahoma City experiences through a comment feature on the blog.
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Sunset Reception: May 17 The Chamber’s Sunset Receptions are a great place to increase your business contacts while enjoying complimentary food and drinks. Stop by Holiday Inn North - Quail Springs, 13800 Quail Springs Parkway, for some afterhours networking on Tuesday, May 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. Don’t miss the opportunity to network with local professionals.
DC Visit: June 22-23 The Chamber will sponsor a two-day trip to Washington, D.C. on June 22-23. Learn about legislation that could impact your business and gain insight to Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation and their staff. Our delegation is in Washington to be your advocate. This visit is your opportunity to make the voice of the business community heard.
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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. Attendees will schedule their own air travel to and from Washington, D.C. in order to allow for additional business in the area. For more information or to register, contact Meredith Manley at mmanley@okcchamber.com or 297-8964. Special thanks to Signature Event Sponsor AT&T Oklahoma.
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May 10 Member Orientation Time: 8:30 - 10 a.m. Location: Chamber offices, 123 Park Ave. Cost: Admission is free. RSVP to Christine Solieau at csoileau@okcchamber.com or 2978949. May 17 Sunset Reception Time: 4 - 6 p.m. Location: Holiday Inn North - Quail Springs 13800 Quail Springs Parkway Cost: Admission is free. RSVP not required. June 14 Member Orientation Time: 4:30 - 6 p.m. Location: Chamber offices, 123 Park Ave. Cost: Admission is free. RSVP to Christine Soileau at csoileau@okcchamber.com or 297-8949. June 21 Sunset Reception Time: 4 - 6 p.m. Location: Bravo Cucina Italiana 13810 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Cost: Admission is free. RSVP not required.
Sunset Reception: June 21 Gather your co-workers and head on over to the Sunset Reception at Bravo! Cucina Italiana, 13810 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Tuesday, June 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks in this fun, white-tablecloth casual eatery while making new business connections. Admission is free and there is no need to RSVP.
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Pointe Vista Development, LLC was named the fastest growing Greater Oklahoma City company at the 2010 Metro 50 Awards.
CALL FOR ENTRIES The Metro 50 committee is accepting applications for the 16th annual Metro 50, a ranking of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area’s fastest growing local and private businesses. A complete list of 2010 recipients, along with the 2011 application and eligibility criteria, are available at www.okcchamber.com/Metro50. Qualified companies should have been in business for at least three years; be for-profit, privately owned companies; be headquartered and operated in the Greater Oklahoma City MSA; have total operating revenues or sales in 2010 of at least $1 million; and not be a holding company, regulated bank of utility. Metro 50 sponsors include Bank of Oklahoma, Cox Business, Ernst & Young LLP, Express Employment Professionals, Hatzog Conger Cason & Neville, The Journal Record Publishing Company, OGE Energy Corp., and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. Applicants will be ranked based on percentage of revenue growth over the past two years (2008 base year). For more information, contact Darla Cheek at dcheek@okcchamber.com or 297-8875 or visit www.okcchamber.com/Metro50.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, in partnership with the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, hosted 12 aerospace reporters from around the world for two days as part of an aerospace familiarization tour. The writers, who came from publications such as Aviation Week’s Overhaul & Maintenance and Air & Cosmos magazine, spent one day in Tulsa and one day in Oklahoma City familiarizing themselves with the plethora of aerospace activity that happens in our city and state. While in Oklahoma City, the writers visited Tinker, Boeing and FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, and finished the day with a reception where they mingled with representatives from Oklahoma City’s aerospace companies. The reporters will be writing about Oklahoma over the next few months.
Boeing Breaks Ground on New OKC Facility
On April 26, Boeing broke ground on a new sixstory, 320,000-square-foot facility in Oklahoma City. This building will be home to the Boeing B-1 bomber program and C-130 Avionics Modernization Program.
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Exhibition Making World Premiere at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art In this year marking the 400th anniversary of the King James translation of the Bible, Passages, a worldwide traveling exhibition, will make its world premiere at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art on May 16. The exhibit takes visitors behind the scenes of the most-banned, most-debated, most-translated, and best-selling book of all time. “The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is a fabulous facility for the debut of this prestigious and important exhibit. We look forward to welcoming visitors from around the country to see these important historic manuscripts and artifacts, and to learn about the history of the King James Bible,” said Mike Carrier, president, Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau.
and the Green family’s interest in the Bible’s impact on history, culture and individual lives. The 14,000-square-foot, interactive, non-sectarian, worldwide traveling exhibition will enable visitors to see, touch, feel and experience the dramatic and surprising story of thousands of years of the Bible’s history. Included in the exhibition is one of the earliest pieces of Genesis, along with the Codex Climaci Rescriptus, one of the earliest-surviving, near-
Passages marks the debut of The Green Collection, one of the world’s newest and largest private collections of rare and biblical texts and artifacts. The collection is named for the Green family, founders and leaders of Hobby Lobby, the world’s largest privatelyowned arts and crafts retailer. The collection was assembled beginning in November 2009, due to the vision of the collection’s director, ancient/medieval manuscript specialist Dr. Scott Carroll,
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“The opportunity to present such a vast and important collection of biblical artifacts is exceptional,” said Glen Gentele, president and CEO, Oklahoma City Museum of Art. “The exhibition provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience for guests to engage with these rare materials at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.” On display in Oklahoma City through October 16, 2011, Passages will then travel to St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City in October 2011 with the full schedule to be announced at a later date. Some items are also presently on exhibition at museums and specialty libraries across Europe. Passages paves the way for a permanent, soon-to-be-selected site where visitors can interact, not only with The Green
Collection, but also with visiting exhibits around the Bible. The permanent home will also house a research arm—the Green Scholars Initiative—which brings together the world’s best and brightest minds to pioneer groundbreaking biblical discoveries through research and technology. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art will feature special exhibit hours through the duration of Passages. The museum will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m, with extended hours on Thursday night to 9 p.m. Prices for admission to the museum and the exhibit are: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students (6-18), and free for children 5 and under. Special group and multi-day rates are also available. For more information on Passages and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, visit www.okcmoa.com or call 236-3100.
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complete Bibles, and the most extensive early biblical texts in Jesus’ household language of Palestinian Aramaic.
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2011 total resource d Market your products and services to Greater Oklahoma City’s decision makers! Get your company in front of the state’s largest network of businesses by taking advantage of sponsorship and advertising opportunities through the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. Act now! The Chamber’s TRDC volunteers are ready to answer your questions and provide price points on the many opportunities available.
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CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS Steve Adamo, First Fidelity Bank...................................416-2284
Jody Cordeiro, American Fidelity Group........................523-2000
Polly Fleet, Cox Business..............................................286-5237
Michael Aholt, MidFirst Bank........................................767-7465
Michelle Corona-Allen, Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, PC...........................840-2931
Steve Foskin, Bank of Oklahoma..................................272-2000
Kari Baker, Quik Print...................................................751-5315
Paul Crone, Oklahoma City Marriott Hotel.....................842-6633
Ken Frame, Sustainable Technical Alternatives............. 200-9224
Holly Balcom, Admiral Express Office Supply................942-6060
Ryan Cross, Bank of Oklahoma - The Private Bank....... 936-3920
Pam Frame, Sustainable Technical Alternatives............ 200-9224
Melissa Barnett, Home Creations.................................692-2222
Jamie Crowe, SpringHill Suites - Quail Springs.............636-4500
Sharon Freeny, Will Insure, LC.....................................749-9455
Steve Barrymore, OPUBCO Communications Group...... 740-4113
Andy Cullen, Accord Human Resources, Inc..................232-9888
Maxine Freymiller, Freymiller, Inc................................755-4447
Josh Beale, Metro Appliances & More...........................787-7400
Kassie Danker, Valliance Bank.....................................286-5730
Anne-Marie Funk, Architectural Design Group, Inc....... 232-5700
James Bertsch, Bank of Oklahoma - The Private Bank.. 936-3931
Tiffany Davis, CABA......................................................702-1921
Elizabeth Black, GMX Resources, Inc...........................600-0711
Steve Davis, Accord Human Resources, Inc.,................606-6263
Christina Garrett, 94.7 KBRU-96.1 KXXY-101.9 KTST-102.7 KJYO-1000 KTOK-1340 The Game.................................841-0326
Hilarie Blaney, Arvest Bank - Downtown Branch.......... 419-5341
Steve Davis, Oklahoma Office Systems, Inc..................840-3033
Michael Grady, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City........... 297-7713
Kristy Boone, Ideal Homes............................................520-2864
Barbara Anne DeBolt,
Bo Boshell, INTEGRIS Health.........................................552-2844
Holiday Inn North - Quail Springs...................................286-9393
Pamela Gutel, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, OKC Branch......... 270-8617
Kelly Brander, Arvest Bank - South Branch..................419-3870
DeAnna DeVore, Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel & Spa...................................................................488-6260
Adriann Alfonzo, TriCorps Security................................621-9006
Ross Breshears, AT&T Oklahoma.................................291-6078 May 2011 - Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!
Derek Briggs, Quail Creek Bank, N.A............................242-2856
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Carolyn Bullard, JPMorganChase Bank, N.A. (Northwest)........................440-8535
Nathan Flow, CoreVault................................................242-1079
Bryan Hall, Bank of the West........................................755-9797 Patti Hannan, OPUBCO Communications Group............ 475-3311
Cheryl Dillard, Encore Professional Medical Services... 401-5333
Susan Harkness, OGE Energy Corp...............................553-3366
Charles Dodson, Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings............524-8484
Lauren Harris, First Fidelity Bank.................................416-2305
Reed Downey, Reed Downey Life Insurance Agency...... 691-2421
Jacquelyn Hartley, Network Funding, LP.......................728-1000
Gina Burchfiel, Oklahoma State Fair, Inc......................948-6722
Billy Doyal, Billy Doyal / Shelter Insurance Co...............721-3868
Tina Harvey, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center............. 945-4472
Lee Camargo-Quinn, Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, PC .....................................................................................842-9556
Carla Driskill, Accel Financial Staffing..........................232-3100
Jane Haskin, First Bethany Bank & Trust.......................789-1110
Kevin Duane, An Affair of the Heart...............................632-2652
Donny Hector, MidFirst Bank........................................767-7860
Joe Cardenas, Arvest Bank - Kingston Park Branch...... 419-1815
Shirley Ellis, AT&T Oklahoma........................................330-8238
Darcie Henderson, Coppermark Bank..........................951-9024
Lindsay Claxton, Colcord Hotel.....................................601-4300
Elizabeth Erwin-Young, Oklahoma Today Magazine...... 230-8450
Cliff Higgs, Bank of the West.........................................936-3804
Cyndi Cleary, Waterford Properties, LLC.......................843-4900
Jason Estes, IBC Bank..................................................775-8076
Karl Hillerman, MidFirst Bank......................................767-7109
Clay Cockrill, The Boldt Company.................................752-5885
Ginny Evans, Cornerstone Bank....................................752-8551
Patty Coe, First Commercial Bank.................................330-9604
Mike Hoang, John Hancock Financial Network - Niemann General Agency...........................................................................475-7841
Jason Constable, AT&T Oklahoma.................................291-5855
Becky Ferguson, First United Bank & Trust - Stockyards City....................272-4044
Mari Constable, MD Movers, LLC.................................471-9326
Jennifer Flamini, distinctly OKLAHOMA, LLC................286-2050
Elaine Hood, SNB Bank of Oklahoma City.....................427-4229 Evelyn Hooge, INTEGRIS Health....................................951-2762
development campaign Get the Business Community’s Attention Chamber members are the movers and shakers in the Greater Oklahoma City business community. By getting your company’s name in Chamber publications and at Chamber events, your marketing efforts will come face-to-face with our community’s decision makers.
Network with Oklahoma City’s Best The Chamber is known for its networking events. From SchmoozaPalooza to MegaLunch, Chamber events consistently have high attendance from Oklahoma City businesses. For as little as $300, your company will get noticed.
Get the Small Business Advantage Small businesses often have a more difficult time getting their name out to the larger business community. With the Chamber’s network of companies – large and small – your marketing efforts will be geared toward local companies that are looking to support other local companies.
Get Your Business in Chamber Publications Advertising in one – or many – of the Chamber’s various publications ensures that your company is seen. Whether your advertising budget is large or small, the Chamber has a variety of options that will get your business in front of Oklahoma City’s business community.
Contact a TRDC volunteer today and find the best ways to market your company! www.okcchamber.com/TRDC Lennon Patton, Jason’s Deli.........................................206-1873
Jim Stengle, OGE Energy Corp.......................................553-3680
Justin Hull, Bank of Oklahoma......................................272-2000
Greg Peery, Greg Peery Insurance Agency.....................429-7555
Seth Stevenson, Innovative Event Solutions.................. 286-1254
Laura Ingram, Arvest Bank - Norman Branch...............366-3961
Jan Peery, YWCA Oklahoma City...................................948-1770
Robin Stone, First State Bank.......................................778-6500
Jordan Jordanov, American Fidelity Group....................523-2000
Mary Blankenship Pointer, UMB Bank.........................239-5936
Kay Stout, The Persimmon Group..................................255-8301
Wes Knight, Bank of Oklahoma - The Private Bank....... 936-3929
Katie Price, Bank of Oklahoma.....................................272-2386
Christy Taylor, Chesapeake Energy Corporation............ 810-2623
Chay Kramer, MidFirst Bank.........................................767-7600
Theresa Templeton, Valliance Bank..............................286-5700
Karen Kurtz, OGE Energy Corp......................................553-3000
Paul Pustmueller, Bank of Oklahoma - The Private Bank............................936-3959
Bruce Lawrence, INTEGRIS Health...............................949-3177
Diana Rawdon, Bank of Oklahoma...............................272-2044
Ryan Thompson, MidFirst Bank....................................609-6844
Dan LeDonne, Chesapeake Energy Corporation.............935-9251
Christina Rehkop, Devon Energy Corporation...............228-8701
Jeff Thompson, MTM Recognition / Midwest Trophy...... 767-7157
Robin Leonard, Accord Human Resources, Inc.............397-1288
Rae Rice, OGE Energy Corp...........................................553-3651
Krista Townsend, AHI Corporate Housing......................603-3493 Jim Trent, Coppermark Bank.........................................945-8100
Linda Tharp, United Way of Central Oklahoma, Inc....... 523-3527
Randy Lewis, OGE Energy Corp.....................................553-3786
Clide Roberts, First Liberty Bank..................................608-4500
Craig Litle, First Fidelity Bank.......................................416-2619
Sandra Robinett, AT&T Oklahoma...................... (580) 233-5411
Jon Trudgeon, Cox Communications..............................286-5402
Ronda Little, INTEGRIS Cancer Institute of Oklahoma... 773-6407
Mike Rowten, A.K. Waters, Inc......................................341-9055
Robin Walker, Eliot Management Group........................942-7400
Alanna Lowe, Redbud Financial Group, LLC - The Guardian.................767-1900
Twana Scalf, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum.... 424-4055
Diana Wall, Accel Financial Staffing..............................232-3100
Laure Majors, Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, PC... 840-2931
Wendi Schuur, Devon Energy Corporation.....................228-4494
Kyle McElvaney, IBC Bank............................................841-2253
Amy Scott, SandRidge Energy, Inc.................................429-5838
Loree McMahan, INTEGRIS Health...............................951-2158
Mike Shaughnessy, The University of Central Oklahoma...............................974-3747
Jerry McRae, American Fidelity Group..........................523-3837 John Mobley, St. Anthony Hospital................................272-7990 Jack Morgan, The Morgan Real Estate Group, LLC........ 842-1070 Nancy Morgan, The Morgan Real Estate Group, LLC..... 842-1070 Glen Musgrove, Arvest Bank - North Penn....................419-1771 Ramie Nation, DeVry University & Keller Graduate School of Management.................................................................767-2207 Sara Jo Odom, Sara Jo Odom - Keller Williams Realty... 503-5057 Josh Parsons, Redbud Financial Group, LLC - The Guardian.................767-1904
Ashley Waller, Quik Print Printing & Copying................. 232-7579 Claire Wampler, Hampton Inn & Suites - Bricktown..... 232-3600 Chantal Wandick, JPMorganChase Bank, N.A. (Northwest)........................440-8604
Joel Sheen, AT&T Oklahoma..........................................291-6527
Jack Edward Wheeler, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management.......................270-1895
Cami Simunek, Stone Office & IT Supply.......................305-3009
Karen Wicker, Schnake Turnbo Frank PR......................602-2000
David Sine, Bank of Oklahoma - The Private Bank........ 936-3920
Kim Wigley, Homer Miller Company..............................525-0568
Ginger Sloan, Encore Professional Medical Services.................. (800) 518-8973
Rocky Williams, JPMorganChase Bank, N.A. (Northwest)........................440-8605
Ginger Smith, Waterford Marriott..................................858-2417
Susan Zabel, Express Employment Professionals - Northwest Office... 717-8326
Jay Smith, Bank of Oklahoma - The Private Bank.......... 936-3742 Shari Snyder, KeyStaff.................................................942-8338 Eddie South, Doyle-Crow & Associates, LLC.................703-2891
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Wade Hughes, HMI - Hughes Meetings & Incentives..... 848-7666
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members show support for chamber The following member companies increased their investment between January - April, 2011, demonstrating strong support of the Chamber’s efforts to drive the city’s economy to make this the best place to live, work, play and visit.
Board of Advisors / Silver Lead Investors
Board of Advisors / Bronze Lead Investors
($5,000-$9,999)
($3,000-4,999)
First Liberty Bank BANKS Mr. Joey Root......................... 608-4500 9601 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 www.myfirstliberty.com
The Pepsi Bottling Group of Oklahoma City BEVERAGES - MANUFACTURERS & DISTRIBUTORS Mr. Clyde Watts...................... 748-7500 14501 N. Kelley Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 www.pbg.com
Kestrel Investments, Inc. INVESTMENTS Mr. G. Rainey Williams, Jr....... 879-2000 5400 N. Grand Blvd., Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73112-5700
Bronze Lead Investors ($1,000 - $2,999) Coldwell Banker Commercial Hocker & Associates REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL Mr. Jerry Hocker......... 840-4545 4323 N. Classen Blvd., Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 www.hocker.com
Four Points by Sheraton Oklahoma City Quail Springs HOTELS & MOTELS Ms. Krisa Patel.......... 418-8448 3117 N.W. 137th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 www.fourpointsquailsprings.com
Nestle’ Purina PetCare PET FOODS WHOLESALE & MANUFACTURERS Mr. Bill Reiley............. 751-4550 13900 N. Lincoln Blvd. Edmond, OK 73013 www.purina.com
Standard Roofing Co., Inc. CONTRACTORS - ROOFING Mr. Jack Gray............. 236-8401 19 N.W. 16th St. P.O. Box 60150 Oklahoma City, OK 73146
Warr Acres Nursing Center NURSING HOMES Mr. Rod Edwards........ 721-5444 6501 N. MacArthur Blvd. Warr Acres, OK 73132-6505
For more information on increasing your investment and helping the Chamber move Oklahoma City forward, contact the Membership Division at 297-8949.
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Today’s college graduates are smart and results-oriented, and bring indispensable skills to the table. As we continue to grow the state’s economy and strengthen the region, it’s vital that these talented future workers stay in our region. Greater Oklahoma City companies can contribute to the growth and development of the city’s workforce by offering internships to recent or future graduates. By creating internship opportunities, companies will recruit, retain and reward young talent that is vital to the future of Oklahoma City, and more importantly, it can help individual businesses identify and hire future employees. Kick-off for this year’s program is Thursday, June 9 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The weekly luncheons occur every Wednesday beginning June 15 and conclude July 6. The cost to register interns for the program is $75 per intern, which includes lunch at each session. For more information or for assistance identifying your internship needs, visit www.greatergrads.com.
InternOKC is a four-week program that highlights the benefits of living and working in Greater Oklahoma City.
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Convention & Visitors Bureau Spotlight: Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival Celebrates 25 Years
Through the years, Red Earth has matured into one of the most respected visual and performing arts event of its type – setting the standard for many of today’s Indian art shows held throughout the nation. The Red Earth Festival was recently named one of the “10 Great Places to be Wowed by American Indian Culture” by USA Today. The Festival has also been named ”Oklahoma’s Outstanding Event” by the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department, a “Top 100 Event in North America” by the American Bus Association and Central Oklahoma’s “Outstanding Cultural Tourism Event” by Frontier Country Marketing Association.
“Red Earth dancers represent the elite of Native American dance, some of the most gifted and accomplished in the world,” said Eric Oesch, deputy director and director of communications of Red Earth, Inc. “The masters, each in their own distinctive tribal dress, exhibit their originality and skills in one of the most prestigious of all native dance competitions.” A grand parade, unlike any other parade in the world, opens the 25th Annual Red Earth Festival on Friday morning. The streets of downtown Oklahoma City will vibrate in Native American tribal spirit as representatives of more than 100 tribes, in full tribal regalia, make the Red Earth Parade one of America’s most unique. The Red Earth Art Market opens Friday, June 3 at 11 a.m. and the first Grand Entry of dance competitors begins at noon inside the Cox Convention Center Arena. Grand Entries are scheduled to perform at noon and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at noon on Sunday. The Red Earth Run, a 5k and 10k run, scheduled at 8 a.m. Saturday June 4 on Regatta Park River Trails along the Oklahoma River in downtown Oklahoma City, is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Purchase tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com. Active U.S. Military and U.S. Military veterans receive an admission discount with a valid Military I.D. For additional information contact Red Earth, Inc. at 427-5228 or visit www.redearth.org.
Guests at the Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival can sample the work of some of the nation’s most celebrated artists, with opportunities to purchase contemporary and traditional examples of beadwork, basketry, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, paintings, graphics and cultural attire during the juried art show and market. The dance competition at Red Earth is one of the rare occasions when dancers from America’s Northern and Southern tribes can be seen together in one venue.
Learn more about the CVB and upcoming events in Oklahoma City at www.visitokc.com.
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When the Silver Anniversary Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival opens at the Cox Convention Center Friday, June 3, in downtown Oklahoma City, more than 1,200 American Indian artists and dancers from throughout North America will gather to celebrate the richness and diversity of their heritage with the world. For three exciting days, Oklahoma City will be at the center of Native American art and culture as more than 30,000 people gather to celebrate.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! AAA Electrical Contractors, Inc.
ELECTRICAL SERVICES Mr. Mitch Allen.......................787-9299 4000 S. Thomas Rd. P.O. Box 57655 Oklahoma City, OK 73157-7655 Board of Advisors
Bronze
Alpha Plus Educational Systems, Inc. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PUBLISHERS Mrs. Jan Barrick, MEd................ 842-8408 6051 N. Brookline Ave., Suite 127 Oklahoma City, OK 73112-4273 www.alphaplus.org Lead Investor
Bronze
Big Sky Companies CONTRACTORS - GENERAL CONTRACTORS - PAINTING CONTRACTORS - ROOFING CONTRACTORS - SIDING Ms. Gina Stout........................... 843-9933 1156 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 www.bigskycompanies.com
Bookkeeping Solutions, Inc.
ACCOUNTANTS AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES Ms. Kaye Poole.......................603-7050 3829 N. Meridian Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 www.kbtok.com
Building Up People, LLC
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Ms. Monica Smiley.................242-5031 4801 N. Classen Blvd., Suite 233 Oklahoma City, OK 73118
C & D Consulting
INVESTMENTS Mr. Darren King.......................879-0166 3508 Burning Wood Rd. Edmond, OK 73013
Commercial Insurance
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INSURANCE Mr. Mark A. McClure...............366-8520 219 W. Boyd St., Suite 205 Norman, OK 73069 www.commercialinsurance.net
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations
NON PROFIT - SERVICE AGENCIES Ms. Muneer Awad...................415-6851 1112 N.W. 23rd St., Suite 207 Oklahoma City, OK 73106 www.cairoklahoma.com
DonCo Steel Erectors, Inc.
BUILDINGS - METAL Mr. Don Anthony.....................401-2497 P.O. Box 89305 Oklahoma City, OK 73189
Elevation Salon
BEAUTY SALONS / BARBER SHOPS / SPAS Mr. Ryan Neel.........................943-7280 3617 N. Meridian Ave., Suite 102 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 www.elevationsalon.net
First Commercial Bank
BANKS Mr. Clayton Harman................844-0110 900 36th Ave. N.W. Norman, OK 73072 www.fcbebanking.com
GPN Mortgage
MORTGAGES Mr. Zach Williams...................720-7064 5909 N.W. Expressway, Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 www.gpnbank.com
Gattitown
Hidden Spoon Catering
M & M Manufacturing Co.
Simon Hurst Photography
Mark Holloway, Inc.
CATERERS Ms. Debbie Connell.................579-8531 3530 Macdonnell Dr. Norman, OK 73069 www.hiddenspoon.com PHOTOGRAPHERS Mr. Simon Hurst......................204-0999 1020 N.W. 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73118 www.simonhurstphotography.com
Iglesia Bautista el Calvario, Inc.
JKK Reporting, LLC
My Mechanic Auto Care Center
REPORTERS - COURT & CONVENTION Mr. James Robert Kalsu..........826-7929 100 N. Broadway Ave., Suite 3250 10300 Creek Meadow Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73151
Lead Investor
ATTORNEYS / LAWYERS Ms. Gaile Klingenberg.............236-1985 330 N.W. 13th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73103 www.kenkling.com
Gold’s Gym
FITNESS CENTERS AND TRAINING Mr. Cary Causey.....................601-8998 3625 N.W. Expressway Oklahoma City, 73122 www.goldsgym.com
Gold’s Gym
FITNESS CENTERS AND TRAINING Mr. Tom Dozier........................330-9000 1409 E. Danforth Rd. Edmond, OK 73034 www.goldsgym.com
HRC Medical Centers
MEDICAL CLINICS Ms. Doris Mattson..................751-9800 13301 N. Meridian Ave., Suite 702 Oklahoma City, 73120 www.hrcmedical.com
Metro Brokers of Oklahoma
REAL ESTATE Ms. Ginger Thomas.................203-9265 3750 W. Main St., Suite 150 Norman, OK 73072 www.metrobrokersok.com/Relocating_ Norman
Joy Homes LLC
Gold’s Gym FITNESS CENTERS AND TRAINING Mr. Fred Elias............................. 749-6435 2301 West Memorial Rd., Suite 400 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 www.goldsgym.com
OIL & GAS PRODUCERS / WELL SERVICES Mr. Andy Sheen.......................820-2930 100 S. Vermont Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73107-6526
CHURCHES Pastor James R. Merlo............686-9214 5105 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73119 www.iglesiabautistaelcalvario.com
AMUSEMENT / ENTERTAINMENT / ATTRACTIONS Mr. Jack Renfro.......................721-4227 5833 N.W. Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73132 www.gattitownokc.com Bronze
STEEL FABRICATORS Mr. Rick Castorino........ (817) 336-2311 4001 Mark IV Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76106 www.mmprecisionproducts.com
REAL ESTATE - RENTAL PROPERTIES Ms. Joy Trent...........................474-2903 2224 N.W. 45th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Klingenberg & Associates, PC
AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING & SERVICE Mr. Rod Wafter........................753-4472 118 N.W. 122nd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Naturalock Solutions
PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH Mr. Gary L. Rayburn................812-9058 3209 N. Flood St., Suite 7 Norman, OK 73069
Of Counsel Services, LLC
LEGAL SERVICES Mr. Ronald L. Ripley................996-3341 1600 Bank of Oklahoma Plaza 201 Robert S. Kerr Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Levant Technologies
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Oklahoma Shuttle
INTERNET - WEB HOSTING & WEB DESIGN Mr. Tarek Dina.........................329-9997 501 N. Porter Ave., Suite 140 Norman, OK 73069 www.levanttech.com JEWELRY / JEWELERS Ms. Connie Serritella.... (630) 209-9721 319 E. Harrison St. Elmhurst, IL 60126 www.liasophia.com/itsshowtime Lead Investor
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Logix Communications TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Ms. Gayla M. Wicker, SPHR........ 516-8400 100 Park Ave., Suite 800 Oklahoma City, OK 73102-8009 www.logixcom.com
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Ms. Shae Leggett....................604-6975 3200 N.W. 48th St., Suite 102 Oklahoma City, OK 73112-5911 www.omhcc.org AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE Mr. Jaffar Najam.....................428-4441 4345 S.W. 29th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73119 www.oklahomashuttle.com
Robot House Creative
ADVERTISING AGENCIES Mr. Brian T. Winkeler...............202-1268 417 Cedarburg Court Yukon, OK 73099 www.robothousecreative.com
Rockstra Eye Care
OPTOMETRISTS (O.D.) Stacey Rockett, OD.................821-7238 3205 Canyon Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73120
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. Rocky Bluff, LLC
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS Mr. Scott Standridge...............756-4394 10719 100th St. P.O. Box 746 Lindsay, OK 73052
Rosary School
SCHOOLS - PRIVATE Mrs. Karen A. Lynn.................525-9272 1910 N.W. 19th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73106 www.rosaryschool.com
State Farm Insurance
INSURANCE Ms. Stacy Aldridge........ (913) 940-6277 106 Brian Place P.O. Box 415 Medicine Park, OK 73557 www.statefarm.com
Stonebridge I.S. Consulting Corporation
Terry’s Taxidermy & Wild Game Processing, LLC
West
RESTAURANTS Ms. Kortney Haynes................607-4072 6714 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 www.westbar.com
TAXIDERMISTS Ms. Lisa Mayberry..................787-7883 9201 W. Reno Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73127 www.terrystaxidermy.com
Wiggins, Sewell & Ogletree, PC
The Worx Company
CONSULTANTS Mr. Bill Brinner........................590-4633 22699 Cedar Ridge Rd. Edmond, OK 73025
INTERNET - WEB HOSTING & WEB DESIGN Ms. Sue Vanderwater..............773-1144 5940 N.W. 120th Court Oklahoma City, OK 73162 www.worxco.com
AVIATION SERVICE Mr. Alan K. Hadlock................234-0080 2735 M & K Lane P.O. Box 850439 Yukon, OK 73085 www.smoothlandingsllc.com
Swisher Financial Services
Tran Professional Services, PLLC
Speedway Pool Service & Supply
CONSULTANTS Mr. T.J. Davis...........................637-6610 7425 N.W. 135th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73142
Smooth Landings, LLC
SWIMMING POOLS Ms. Kristen Sanford................745-7447 9200 Wheatland Dr. P.O. Box 891415 Oklahoma City, OK 73189
FINANCIAL SERVICES Mr. Scott Swisher, CFP............418-8586 3600 N.W. 138th St., Suite 102 Oklahoma City, OK 73120
T.J. Davis Enterprises, LLC
Tedford Insurance
Williams & Associates Hospitality LLC
HOTEL & MOTEL MANAGEMENT Mr. John D. Williams...............228-8230 20 N. Broadway, 15th Floor Oklahoma City, OK 73102
ACCOUNTANTS AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES Ms. Mai Tran, CPA...................286-9111 6418 N. Santa Fe Ave., Suite A Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Linda S. Woodruff, CPA, PC
Valendo Private Asset Management, Inc. INVESTMENT ADVISOR Dr. Joe Bradley........................607-2776 1401 Glenwood Ave. Nichols Hills, OK 73116
ATTORNEYS / LAWYERS Ms. Jeanie Adams...................232-1211 210 Park Ave., Suite 3100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102
INSURANCE Mr. Dason Gwartney..... (918) 299-2345 Village Head Quarters 121 E. Main St. BEAUTY SALONS / BARBER SHOPS / SPAS P.O. Box 1050 Ms. Charlene Haddock............751-0121 Jenks, OK 74037 10966 N. May Ave. Thank You • Thank You • Thank Oklahoma You • City, Thank You • Thank You www.tedfordinsurance.com OK 73120
ACCOUNTANTS AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES Mr. Jeremy Springer...... (580) 623-2430 11005 N.W. 104th Terr. P.O. Box 960 Watonga, OK 73772-0960 www.lindawoodruff.com
Xyant Technology, Inc.
COMPUTER CONSULTANTS Mr. Larry Singletary.................447-8337 1218 W. Rock Creek Rd. • Thank You • Thank You • Thank Yo Norman, OK 73069 www.xyant.com Thank You • Thank You • Thank You
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Congratulations to the following Chamber members on their recent Grand Openings & Groundbreakings! All Chamber members are welcome to attend 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.
American Airlines LAX Inaugural Flight 7100 Terminal Dr., Box 957 Oklahoma City, OK 73159
Metro Technology Centers - Metro Career Academy 1901 Springlake Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73111
RS Fuel, LLC 3330 W. Memorial Rd., Suite 500 7.5 x 5 Journal Record ad:Layout 3 OK12/8/10 Oklahoma City, 73113-00099:29 AM Page 2
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Verizon Wireless Store 13410 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120
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Economic Indicators ECONOMIC INDICATORS
How Are We Doing OKC?
How Difficult Is It To Find A Job?
Metro Percent Change in Real GDP 2008-09 HOW DO WE COMPARE? Oklahoma City #1 in Gross Domestic Product Large Metro Percentage Growth Oklahoma City currently •OKC ranked #3 overall andArea #1 among metro Joblarge Positings vs. Unemployed Persons Ratio ranks No. 13 overall among Rank Metropolitan markets in percentage change in real GDP, large metros in terms of increase 1:1 easiest place to find a job. 1 registering a 14.5% Washington, DCin metro output during 2008-2009 study period (most recent data available). 1:2 According to the most recent 9 Austin, TX Job Market Competition Index •80 of the top 100 U.S. markets suffered a decline 1:2 13 over same timeOklahoma City, OK period. by Indeed.com, OKC averages Oklahoma City were a country, it would be the 1:2 two unemployed persons for 18 •If San Antonio, TX 118th largest economy in the world. every one job posting online. 1:2 Oklahoma City continues to 21 Sources: Bureau of Economic Dallas,Analysis; TX U.S. Conference of Mayors compare by quite favorably to 1:3 produced What is GDP? measures a metro. 30 KansasItCity, MO the total market value of all goods & services cities likeOmaha Los Angeles, which Oklahoma City Albuquerque Kansas City San Antonio 1:4 44 St. Louis, MO averages six unemployed Measure Change Rank Change Rank Change Rank Change Rank Change Rank persons for every job 99 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Percent Change (2008-09) 14.5% 3 -1.3% 120 -2.3% -1.4% 121 one -0.9% 1:6 161 49 Los Angeles, CA posting. $45,733 GDP Current Dollars (millions of dollars) $61,099 $35,498 $103,137 $77,712
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For comprehensive Economic Indicator 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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