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Chamber Priorities Progressing at Capitol Since the start of the 2010 Legislative Session, the Chamber has been advocating for key issues that impact the business community. This is an update of priority issues outlined before the Session began.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION REFORM Oklahoma employers pay the nation’s ninth highest workers’ comp rates. Reforming the system to reduce premiums is a Chamber priority. The House and Senate have passed different forms of workers’ comp reform. Among the reforms are: 1) creating a new position of medical director of the Workers’ Comp Court to oversee medical maintenance of injured workers; 2) requiring Senate confirmation of the Governor’s appointment of judges; 3) clarifying the definition of “surgery” in the Workers’ Comp Act; and, 4) clarifying that employees are not eligible for permanent impairment unless there is medical evidence of a medical abnormality. QUALITY EVENTS INCENTIVE ACT SB 1284, by Sen. Stanislawski, would create the Oklahoma Quality Events Incentive Act to allow the incremental sales tax generated by
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OKC PLAYING HOST TO VARIETY OF events Oklahoma City continues to play the role of host city to a number of conferences and conventions. The Chamber’s Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) staff works year-round to bring groups and associations to the city for their events. “In our business, it’s common to look several years out,” said Mike Carrier, CVB President. “And as our city’s future grows brighter, so does our market for conventions and conferences.” C onvention sales through the month of February were up compared to the same time in 2009 with 149 groups booked – 60 percent of these groups representing new business. These groups represent 147,000 room nights – up nearly 3,000 from 2009. Of the many events coming to Oklahoma City later this year, two of significance are the Oklahoma Aerospace Summit & Expo and American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship
Show. In recent years, the Aerospace Summit has drawn as many as 1,000 attendees and more than 100 exhibiting companies from Texas, Kansas, Colorado, Missouri and Arkansas. As host for the AQHYA World Championship Show, the world’s largest singlebreed youth world championship show, Oklahoma City’s reign as “Horse Show Capitol of the World” continues. Equine shows have a dramatic impact on Oklahoma City’s economy, with an estimated $150 million annual impact. Just a few of the conventions coming to Oklahoma City in future years are the National Association of Postmasters of the United States, the National Indian Education Association, and the National Square Dance Convention. Expected attendance for these events ranges from 3,000 to 8,000. Total room night sales are expected to be between 4,500 and 6,600.
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Oklahoma City’s Evolving Image
For many years, the Chamber has worked to improve the image of our city, particularly among business decision makers, visitors, potential new residents and the media. Changing a city’s image doesn’t happen overnight and it goes far beyond a brilliant ad campaign. In fact, our citizens have done more to change the image of our city by investing in our quality of life and infrastructure than a single ad campaign ever could. When you think about a city’s brand promise, it is not the promise a city makes, it is the promise the city keeps. It is easy to see how successful slogans, taglines and advertising programs for other cities work so well because they exemplify that brand promise. When you Roy H. Williams President & CEO think about New York City, you think about “the Big Apple” or “the city that never sleeps” because it is a city with everything – and 24-hour entertainment and street life. Or in Las Vegas, “What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas,” works so well because that city is best known for the entertainment on the Las Vegas strip. So what is Oklahoma City’s brand promise? We are rapidly changing this city from a place you fly over into a place you fly to. We are a clean city with friendly people, a diverse and stable economy, and a businessfriendly environment. This is a great place to raise a family, with a low cost of living, easy commutes and lots of opportunity. And we are a place with authentic and unique entertainment, attractions and destinations. One advantage held by cities like New York and Las Vegas is that most everyone has visited there at least once, so that first-hand experience gives credibility to their image of a city. We can do the same by attracting more people, particularly decision-makers and opinion leaders to visit our city. We are doing just that through the number of high-profile conventions our city is hosting. From the U.S. Conference of Mayors to the upcoming Creativity World Forum, we are being given incredible opportunities to show the world what Oklahoma City has to offer. And the new convention center approved by voters in MAPS 3 gives us the platform to expand that program. As we move forward to transform our city’s image, we make the most impact by transforming our city. The results are apparent as you follow national stories about Oklahoma City, whether they are on the business page or the sports page. The story of this city is gaining traction and everyone who lives and works here deserves the credit.
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 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
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Chamber Priorities Progressing at Capitol Cont. from page 1 EMINENT DOMAIN HB 3053, by Rep. Owenby, passed the House and now moves to the Senate. The Chamber’s position on eminent domain is “to prevent changes to the law that could negatively impact economic development.” HB 3053 would undermine the effectiveness of eminent domain laws by forcing government agencies acquiring land for public use, highway construction and other purposes to resell the land to the original owner after 10 years if the property had not yet been used for the project for which it was condemned. This legislation would significantly disrupt the planning of public projects, generate title issues and increase the potential for litigation. The Chamber will work with ODOT, the State Chamber and others to defeat this legislation in the Senate. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Small Employer Quality Jobs Act – SB 1966 amends the Small Employer Quality Jobs Act to allow qualifying companies 24 months, rather than 12, to employ the required number of employees in order to qualify for quarterly rebates from the Oklahoma Tax Commission. The Chamber supports this measure which was passed by the Senate and will now move to the House. Seed Capital Program – The Chamber is working to protect the state’s Seed Capital Program, which combines the resources of the public and private sectors to encourage development of new products and industries in the state. This program leads to the diversification of the economy and creates jobs through the support and development of advanced technologies. The Chamber’s goal is to ensure that the program is funded in a manner consistent with the intent of the legislative and executive branches of government. The Chamber has met with legislative leadership in support of legislation to address those objectives.
EDUCATION
Race to the Top – Recently, the U.S. Secretary of Education announced that 16 states were chosen as finalists to win a portion of the $4.3 billion Race to the Top fund. RTTP provides competitive grants to reward states that are creating conditions for education innovation and reform. While not among the finalists, Oklahoma is eligible for the second round of applications due in June, when
more than $2.2 billion will be available.
The Chamber, along with the Oklahoma Business Education Coalition and the State and Metro Tulsa Chambers, will pursue legislation that will help bring comprehensive change to our education system and improve Oklahoma’s second application. Charter Schools – The Chamber is supporting several bills to help expand the utilization of charter schools, including HB 2753 which would allow districts of any size to have charter schools. District Flexibility – The Chamber believes that we must help districts have increased flexibility in managing their workforce and finances. Two bills, SB 2330 and SB 2212, that would improve flexibility have been passed by the Senate and will now move to the House for consideration. Curriculum Standards – The Chamber is an advocate for increased curriculum standards and opposes weakening graduation requirements or curriculum standards. The Chamber worked closely with Sen. Halligan to pass SB 1610 which would increase the number of math credits, from three to four, needed to obtain a high school diploma. This legislation passed the Senate and will now be heard in the House.
STATE QUESTION 744
In November, Oklahoma voters will be asked to consider SQ 744, which would amend the Oklahoma Constitution to require that state spending on common education be at least equal to the regional average. Education currently receives almost half of the state’s budget. If approved, this would cost an additional $850 million, or more than 20 percent of the state budget every year. Should SQ 744 pass, it would have a dramatic impact on all other state programs, such as funding for road and bridge repair, health care programs, economic development and others. The Chamber has joined the One Oklahoma Coalition and will work with that group to defeat SQ 744. For more information, contact Mark VanLandingham, at 405-297-8925 or mvanlandingham@okcchamber.com.
Stay informed on the progress of the Chamber’s legislative priorities at www.legislativeactioncenter.net.
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“quality events” to be used to retain the events we currently host and to attract new events, such as Big XII and NCAA basketball and softball tournaments, U.S. Olympic trials, additional horse shows, and other national or regional events. SB 1284 was passed by the Senate and has moved to the House of Representatives.
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Register securely online at www.okcchamber.com/events April 13 Membership Orientation Time: 4:30 - 6 p.m. Location: Chamber offices, 123 Park Ave. Cost: Admission is free. RSVP to Cathy Cinotto at ccinotto@okcchamber.com. April 14 MegaLunch Time: 11 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Location: The Greens Country Club, 13100 Green Valley Dr. Cost: $35. RSVP to register@okcchamber.com.
MEGALUNCH: APRIL 14 MegaLunch is a fast-paced networking event, held exclusively for Chamber members. With an intensive format organized by a computerized rotation schedule, attendees are given 90 seconds to pitch their organization at multiple tables in order to make many new connections. MegaLunch takes place on Wednesday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at The Greens Country Club, 13100 Green Valley Dr. Due to the unique format of this event, only one person from each member company may attend. Reservations must be made within 72 hours of the event. Special thanks to the Greens Country Club, Host Sponsor, and YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, Series Sponsor.
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The Lincoln at Central Park, 500 Central Park Dr., invites you to enjoy BBQ & Blues at the Sunset Reception, Thursday, April 15. Visit one of Oklahoma City’s newest apartment complexes and wind down after work with some early evening networking. Guests will enjoy complimentary food and drinks, live blues music by The SnakeShakers and door prizes. Admission is free and RSVP is not required.
April 15 Sunset Reception Time: 4 - 6 p.m. Location: The Lincoln at Central Park, 500 Central Park Dr. Cost: No cost to attend. RSVP not required. April 27 SchmoozaPalooza Networking Trade Show Time: 4 - 7 p.m. Location: State Fair Park, Travel & Transportation Building, 3200 Stagecoach Cost: $10 per person PaloozaSpecial: purchase 20 $10 tickets and receive 5 $10 tickets free. Exhibitor single booths available for $300. Double booths available for $600. May 4 Sunset Reception Time: 4 - 6 p.m. Location: The Greens Country Club, 13100 Green Valley Dr. Cost: No cost to attend. RSVP not required.
Register securely online for Chamber events at www.okcchamber.com/events or e-mail register@okcchamber.com with questions.
SCHMOOZAPALOOZA: APRIL 27
Later this month, more than 1,000 Oklahoma
“With many of the City business people will gather at State Fair networking events out there, there’s really not a good time to focus Park for a little early evening schmoozing in the form of the SchmoozaPalooza on quality networking and making solid contacts. SchmoozaPalooza’s atmosphere is Networking Trade Show, Tues., April 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Travel & engaging so you can just attend and check out the best of Oklahoma City’s businesses Transportation Building. or you can utilize it as a great lead SchmoozaPalooza offers a completely generator. It has something for everyone different networking experience. It also at every level.” gives local companies the opportunity - Mike Stuart, Impressions to showcase their businesses. The aisles Printing & Copying Services of SchmoozaPalooza will be lined with booths “SchmoozaPalooza brings great exposure to our program of local companies covering a range of industries and surely enhances the image of SNU. throughout the Greater Oklahoma City region, not to mention While I can’t put a number on the students live music by Cplus and interactive activities. And since only we’ve directly recruited from this event, I’m Chamber members are able to exhibit their businesses, there’s convinced being there has a very positive influence. an added opportunity to get a leg-up on the competition. And our graduates and current students are always Special thanks to Host Sponsor, State Fair Park, and Pipe & pleased with our involvement in the community through events like this.” Drape Sponsor, Conventions & More. - Jeff Seyfert, Graduate Studies in Management, Southern Nazarene University
For more information about SchmoozaPalooza or to register a booth, contact Meredith Manley, Events Manager, at mmanley@okcchamber.com.
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SMALL BUSINESS DAY AT THE CAPITOL Learn how to be a more successful small business at the 12th annual Small Business Day at the Capitol, Wednesday, May 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the State Capitol, second floor rotunda, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Small business owners will have the to discuss important issues with state legislators and network with other small business owners from across the state. Speakers include Lt. Governor Jari Askins, Secretary of Commerce Natalie Shirley, State Treasurer Scott Meacham, Dottie Overal from the Small Business Administration and others. They will cover topics such as the resources available from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the Linked Deposit Load Programs and the opportunities and programs available to small businesses through the stimulus package. This event will also give you the opportunity to learn about beneficial programs and incentives, as well as opportunities to utilize state and private resources that help small businesses grow and prosper. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with participant recognition by the House and Senate at 10 a.m. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m., and a luncheon will follow from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., providing an opportunity to meet with Legislators. There is no cost to attend this event. Reservations can be made on the Lt. Governor’s Web site, www.ok.gov/ltgovernor. 7.5 x 4.75 OKC Chamber Ad:Layout 3
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trdc gives members marketing opportunities The Chamber’s annual Total Resource Development Campaign (TRDC) is gearing up for its kick-off on Thursday, May 13. John Richels, Devon Energy Corporation, and Judy J. Hatfield, Equity Commercial Realty, LLC., have teamed up again to lead the campaign as co-chairs. Along with their vice chair cabinet, they will oversee more than 100 volunteers from more than 20 corporate teams.
Sales begin Friday, April 16. Members who purchased advertising/sponsorship opportunities in 2009 will have special opportunities to renew through May 31. For more information on TRDC, contact Elena Listen at elisten@okcchamber.com or 405-297-8808.
Now is the time for companies to look at their marketing strategies and consider which opportunities offer the most exposure to the right audience. With several publications and dozens of events, the Chamber has a number of products to complement any marketing mix.
Through the Total Resource Development Campaign (TRDC), Chamber members have the opportunity to find new and better ways to market themselves to the business community.
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Each year, the Chamber helps member companies find new and better ways to market themselves to the business community. Chamber members can leverage themselves by advertising to more than 4,500 fellow members in one of the Chamber’s many publications, or by sponsoring a Chamber event. TRDC volunteers are available to help discover the best Chamber marketing opportunities for each business. The TRDC section of www.okcchamber.com contains contact information for more than 100 volunteers who can answer questions and provide price points on marketing opportunities.
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For the past 15 years, the Forward Oklahoma City (FOKC) economic development programs have been leaving their mark on Greater Oklahoma City. From the NBA Thunder to Dell, from Tinker Air Force Base to AAA, from activity along the resurgent Oklahoma River to the development of the Bricktown canal, there is a new level of pride and excitement as Oklahoma City’s “Golden Age” continues. The items on Oklahoma City’s list of successes over the past 15 years are all in some way indebted to FOKC, the pre-eminent funding mechanism and driver of economic development in the Oklahoma City region. Forward Oklahoma City was established to create quality jobs, increase capital investment, retain existing business and improve per capita income. Through five-year cycles, these initiatives have laid the groundwork for a dynamic economic development effort that has produced results far exceeding expectations, repositioning Oklahoma City as one of the top economic development sites in the country.
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“The last 10 years of this city’s history were incredible, but due to the passage of MAPS 3, they will not equal the next 10 years. We couldn’t have done it without Forward Oklahoma City.” – Mayor Mick Cornett
Forward Oklahoma City programs played a large role in such successes as bringing AAA and the NBA Thunder to Oklahoma City.
Forward Oklahoma City III centered on creating a vibrant business environment, positively raising Oklahoma City’s national and international image, and positioning the region for growing, expanding and attracting high-quality jobs. The Forward Oklahoma City programs have had a major impact on Greater Oklahoma City’s economic growth and prosperity. Measuring the Success:
•Developed a dynamic bioscience strategy which has assisted with growing the Oklahoma Health Center and start-up companies in life sciences •Led campaigns that brought the NBA to OKC (Big League City), created an unprecedented public-private partnership opportunity at the Tinker Aerospace Complex (GM Plant Bond Issue), and MAPS 3. FORWARD OKLAHOMA CITY IV The national and global economic pressures Oklahoma City faces require addressing the changing economic development landscape, and mandating that we embark on four major areas of focus, the cornerstones of FOKC IV:
•More than 67,000 new jobs created
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•$2,828,459,242 in capital investment
• Maximize Oklahoma City’s competitive advantage
•Supported implementation of the original MAPS projects
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•Increased economic impact of Tinker Air Force Base through additional jobs, contracts and investment
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As the city moves forward, Forward Oklahoma City IV will make it possible to sustain, grow and position the city as one of the premier and most competitive business locations in the U.S.
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Forward Oklahoma City II built on the success of Forward Oklahoma City I. Accomplishments of FOKC II included leading the effort to pass Right-to-Work; attracting Quad/Graphics, the world’s largest privately-held company; and siting Dell, Inc., on the Oklahoma River.
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Aerospace Summit & Expo: June 1 - 4
Austin Golf Club on June 1. June 2 and 3 feature keynote speakers and breakout sessions, with topics such as “Supply Chain Challenges,” “Weapon Systems & Future Workload,” and “Threats to General & Business Aviation.” June 4 is Education and Training Day, held at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics.
The Oklahoma Aerospace Alliance will host the Oklahoma Aerospace Summit & Expo, June 1 - 4 at the Cox Convention Center. The Summit will feature such high-level executives as the Director of Federal Acquisition Policy William C. Greenwalt from Lockheed Martin Corporation, Senior Vice President Rick Stephens from the Boeing Company, President and CEO Ed Bolen from the National Business Aviation Association, and President Craig Fuller of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. “The Summit is known for focusing on military and commercial aerospace; however, the agenda includes speakers from the broader aerospace industry as well,” said Mary Smith, Oklahoma Aerospace Alliance Executive Director. “Business and general aviation, manufacturing and unmanned aerial systems speakers are also featured on this year’s Summit agenda.”
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Greenwalt will speak about “The Future of the US Aerospace Industrial Base” at a June 2 session. Stephens is also confirmed to speak. Other confirmed speakers will come from the NORDAM Group, Tinker Air Force Base, American Airlines MRO, Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Association of State Aviation Officials, among others. Oklahoma’s aerospace industry is responsible for more than 143,000 jobs in the state, a $5 billion dollar annual payroll, and nearly $12 billion in industrial output or about 10 percent of Oklahoma’s economy. In the past, the Summit has drawn as many as 1,000 attendees and more than 100 exhibiting companies. Attendees come from all over the state, and surrounding states such as Texas, Kansas, Colorado, Missouri and Arkansas. For more information or to register, please visit www.okaero.com/summit.
chamber’s marketing team honored Each year, the Oklahoma City Ad Club holds the ADDY awards, an annual celebration to honor excellence in advertising. The 44th annual ADDY awards were held Sat., Feb. 27 at The Skirvin Hilton in downtown Oklahoma City. The Chamber’s Marketing & Communications team submitted a number of projects from its work in 2009 and received several honors.
“Throughout the year, the Chamber’s Marketing & Communications team works to promote the Chamber and Oklahoma City,” said Roger N. Mitchell, Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, Chamber Vice Chair of Marketing & Communications. “That a local group would honor them is truly an encouragement for the work they do every day.”
The five Bronze awards given to the Chamber included two elements from the “Bikes & Bricks” street party for the Harley Owners Group, the Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Convention/ Conference pre-mailer, the MAPS 3 testimonial television ad campaign (produced by Visual Image Advertising) and the GreaterOklahomaCity.com Web site. The Chamber was awarded an ADDY for the Oklahoma booth from the 2009 BIO International Convention.
The Chamber received four ADDY awards, the club’s most prestigious award. The projects recognized for these awards included the “Wildcatters” direct mail piece, the Oklahoma booth for the BIO International Convention, the annual Relocation Video and the Convention & Visitors Bureau spring online display campaign. The Chamber collaborated with Ackerman McQueen on each of these except the BIO booth. The Chamber also received two Silver awards for the NBA “Wildcatters” direct mail and a MAPS 3 print ad campaign.
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Convention & Visitors Bureau Spotlight: A Run to Remember
The 2010 event marks the 10th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
“On April 19, 1995, a great wrong was done in Oklahoma City. However, on this day in April, the forces of fear and hate were beaten by love and compassion. The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is a race that is not about running – it is about life.” – Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
This year’s marathon will take place on April 25, 2010 through the streets of downtown and northwest Oklahoma City. On pace to be a sell-out event, approximately 24,000 runners are expected to participate in the full, half and marathon relay with an estimated 3,000 individuals running the 26.2-mile full marathon. The Health and Fitness Expo presented by OU Physicians and the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau kicks off the race weekend at noon on Friday, April 23, at the Cox Convention Center. The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon was founded by two local businessmen and avid runners, Chet Collier and Thomas Hill, in 2000. The result is one of the finest events in the world and regarded as one of the 12 “Must Run” marathons by Runner’s World – the premier running magazine for running athletes. “The idea to organize a marathon as a memorial to the bombing victims and survivors and as a fundraiser for the Oklahoma City National Memorial came to us early one morning during a training run,” said Collier. “Since then, each year has brought growth and challenge.” Participation and economic impact continues to increase each year. The annual economic impact of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is roughly $8 million. More than 19,000 runners participated in 2009, and as of the second week of March 2010, registered participants totaled 8,907 – an increase of 2,684
from the same time period in 2009. The annual economic impact of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is $50 million with visitors coming from all 50 United States and 35 foreign countries per month. Events surrounding the bombing anniversary and the anniversary of the Memorial Marathon begin on April 19 with the 15th Annual Remembrance Ceremony at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Open to the public, the ceremony will celebrate the resilience and resolve of Oklahoma City as citizens move forward while honoring the past. The 6th annual Reflections of Hope Award – given to a person or organization that teaches hope in the midst of political violence – will be awarded to former President Bill Clinton at the Reflections of Hope Award Dinner on April 21 at the Skirvin Hilton. “President Clinton and the work of the Clinton Foundation exemplify the core mission of this award and the Memorial and Museum,” said Kari Watkins, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum executive director. “He stood by this city 15 years ago and helped lead the way to rebuilding the heart of our city. Since then, he has done a tremendous job of bringing together the private sector and the non-governmental organizations to combat global issues.” For more information on the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, go to www.okcmarathon.com. For information regarding the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum and the 15th Anniversary of April 19, 1995, go to www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org. For Reflections of Hope Award Dinner ticket information, go to www.reflectionsofhopeaward.org.
Learn more about the CVB and upcoming events in Oklahoma City at www.visitokc.com.
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Oklahoma City celebrates two significant anniversaries this April – the 15th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah building and the 10th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, created to remember “those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever” by the events April 19, 1995.
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Fox Interests, L.L.C.
Kelly Family Medicine
Frank’s Tomato & Banana House, Inc.
Laminating Services, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES Mr. M. Lane Peyton...................525-5080 908 N.W. 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73118
PRODUCE Mr. Art Tanaka..........................235-5369 1307 S.W. 3rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 Lead Investor
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Freedom Financial Services MORTGAGES Mr. Steve Nielsen................... 753-5342 3600 N.W. 138th St., Suite 102 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 www.freedom.com
Freeman Financial Group
Cole Oil Co.
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION Mr. Robert W. Cole....................524-9868 715 N.W. 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73118-7039
FINANCIAL PLANNING CONSULTANTS Mr. Kent Freeman.....................340-0393 4901 N.W. Expressway Oklahoma City, 73132 www.freemanira.com
Allegiant Marketing Group AMG
Comfort Suites / Edmond
GFPS
ADVERTISING - DIRECT MAIL Mr. Mike Mathe.........................302-3500 13930 N. Harvey Ave. Edmond, OK 73013 www.mailamg.com
HOTELS & MOTELS Mr. Ketan Patel.........................513-5353 200 Meline Dr. Edmond, OK 73034
Alliance Home Medical, L.L.C.
ATTORNEYS / LAWYERS Ms. Michelle Edstrom...............401-1213 1708 N. Broadway Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73118 www.edstromlaw.com
Blanks Printing & Imaging, Inc.
PRINTERS Ms. Deborah Cox............ (214) 741-3905 2343 N. Beckley Ave. Dallas, TX 75208 www.blanks.com
Bourn Biomedical Communication, L.L.C.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS Mr. Carl Zoch............................816-1214 2424 N.W. 22nd St. 107A N.E. 3rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 www.carlzoch.com
ADVERTISING - INTERNET Mr. JC Riley...............................633-2341 1720 Rasheed Rd. Edmond, OK 73003 www.afhmarketing.com
HOME HEALTH SERVICES / CONSULTANTS Ms. Lourdes Buck.....................887-1027 4401 Deason Dr. Edmond, OK 73013
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Carl Zoch Photography
COMMUNICATION SERVICES Dr. Rebecka Bourn....................664-7242 5201 N. Sapulpa Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 www.rebeckabourn.com
Builders Warehouse
RETAIL Mr. Dan Holbrock......................782-0480 7137 N.W. 10th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73127 www.builderswarehouseokc.com
Law Office of Michelle L. Edstrom
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott - OKC N.W.
HOTELS & MOTELS Ms. Cookie Johnson..................470-8484 5600 N.W. Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73132 www.marriott.com/okcex
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Oklahoma City Airport
HOTELS & MOTELS Ms. Cheryl Wells.......................604-3223 4521 S.W. 15th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 www.marriott.com/okcap
Four Points by Sheraton Oklahoma City Quail Springs
HOTELS & MOTELS Ms. Crystal Hawkins.................418-8448 3117 N.W. 137th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 www.fourpointsquailsprings.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES Mr. Kevin Edgmon.....................278-8800 115 E. California Ave., Suite 301 Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Greg Hall Oil & Gas, L.L.C.
OIL & GAS SERVICES Mr. Greg Hall.............................630-7620 14 N.E. 11th St. P.O. Box 30444 Edmond, OK 73003
Heartland Baptist Bible College
SCHOOLS - UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES Mr. Jeff Copes...........................943-9330 4700 N.W. 10th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73127 www.heartlandbaptist.edu
Innovative Event Solutions
PARTY SUPPLIES - RENTING Mr. Dewey Joe Beene, Jr............272-9888 239 W. Britton Rd. P.O. Box 13311 Oklahoma City, OK 73113 www.ies-events.com
JORCO 1, L.L.C.
REAL ESTATE Ms. Marie Jordan......................732-7951 10061 S.E. 14th St. Midwest City, OK 73130 www.foxmor-estates.com
MEDICAL CLINICS Ms. Barbara Campbell..............752-9600 13900 Quailbrook Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 LAMINATING Mr. Dave White.........................234-0074 7100 N.W. 63rd St., Unit 1904 18290 N. Caribou Court Edmond, OK 73012 www.laminatingservicesinc.com
Langston University School of Physical Therapy
SCHOOLS - UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES Dr. Aliya Chaudry......................466-3487 701 Sammy Davis Jr. Dr. P.O. Box 1500 Langston, OK 73050 www.lunet.edu
Mark 1 Asset Management, Ltd.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Mr. Nicholas Harroz, III.............525-6688 6301 N. Western Ave., Suite 220 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 www.mark1wealth.com
Midland Technologies
COMPUTER SYSTEM INTEGRATION Mr. Eric Hudson........................370-7525 2332 Knox Dr., #2 Del City, OK 73115
Midwest Housing Equity Group, Inc. INVESTMENTS - REAL ESTATE Ms. Andrea Frymire..................278-7909 10342 Greenbriar Parkway Oklahoma City, OK 73159 www.mheginc.com
NorthStar Group of Oklahoma, Inc.
MARKET RESEARCH & ANALYSIS Mr. Dan Lee..............................590-8118 11204 Cedar Ridge Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73162 www.nsgresearch.com Board of Advisors
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Oak Tree National COUNTRY CLUBS Mr. Danny Cline..................... 348-2004 1515 W. Oak Tree Dr. Edmond, OK 73025 www.oaktreenational.com
Office Concepts
OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT Mr. Mike Holmes.......................949-1971 2520 N.W. 39th St., Suite 105 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 www.officeconceptsusa.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.
Board of Advisors
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Oklahoma Heart Hospital South Campus HOSPITALS Mr. John Austin...................... 628-6401 5200 E. I-240 Service Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73135 www.okheart.com
PC Tech Support Pros
COMPUTER CONSULTANTS Mr. Steve Roybal.......................562-7010 3420 S. Boulevard Edmond, OK 73013 www.pctsp.com Lead Investor
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Ramada Airport South HOTELS & MOTELS Mr. Abe Samuel...................... 631-3321 6800 S. I-35 Service Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73149
Sewell Bros., Inc.
CONTRACTORS - HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION Mr. Gary Sewell.........................670-6900 4301 S. Eastern Ave. P.O. Box 95366 Oklahoma City, OK 73143
Sooner Investment Realty, Inc.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS Mr. Brad Goodwin.....................842-0456 2301 W. 1-44 Service Rd., Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 www.soonerinvestment.com
Southwestern Christian University
SCHOOLS - UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES President Ed Huckeby, EdD.......789-7661 7210 N.W. 39th Expressway Bethany, OK 73008 www.swcu.edu
Traci Shipp, Inc.
BEAUTY SALONS / BARBER SHOPS / SPAS Mr. Jay Shipp, II........................413-5214 15912 San Miguel Circle Edmond, OK 73013
United Dining
CATERERS Ms. Lauren Olson......................425-5017 2501 E. Memorial Rd. Edmond, OK 73013 www.udining.com
Staybridge Suites - Quail Springs
HOTELS & MOTELS Ms. MaLaura Lee......................286-3800 2740 N.W. 138th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 www.staybridge.com
Tactical Vehicle Outfitters, L.L.C.
TRUCK ACCESSORIES Mr. Jeff Denton..........................603-6700 8117 Bourbon St. P.O. Box 270123 Oklahoma City, OK 73137 www.tacticalvehicleoutfitters.com
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grand OPENINGS
Congratulations to the following Chamber members on their recent Grand Openings! All Chamber members are welcome to attend Grand Openings.
To view more photos and see the schedule of upcoming Grand Openings, visit www.okcchamber.com/grandopenings.
Bank of Oklahoma 2701 S.W. 29th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73119
Cimarron Alliance Foundation 729 N.W. 17th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73103
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PC Tech Support Pros 3420 S. Boulevard Edmond, OK 73013
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Hobby Lobby The Clinic / Employee Healthcare Center 7301 S.W. 44th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Stockyards City Main Street, Inc. / Archway 1305 S. Agnew Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108-2427
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
How Are We Doing OKC? OKLAHOMA CITY RANKS N0. 6 BEST LABOR MARKET FOR YOUNG ADULTS City Comparison Shows It Is Great to be Young and Living n Oklahoma City HOW DO WE COMPARE? Oklahoma City ranks No. 6 overall among large metros (out of 67 metros with more than 750,000 population). According to a recent bizjournal report, Oklahoma City scores especially strong in terms of annual rate of employment growth, share of population between 18 and 34 years old, and jobless rate for young adults.
Houston #5
Oklahoma City #6
Dallas #7
Seattle #9
Kansas City #26
Chicago #36
Opportunity Score for Young Adults
10.08
6.07
5.39
4.87
4.68
0.92
-0.6
Annual Rate of Population Growth (2000-08)
3.4%
2.4%
1.2%
2.4%
1.2%
1.0%
0.6%
Annual Rate of Employment Growth (2004-09)
2.8%
1.7%
0.6%
1.5%
0.8%
0.2%
-0.8%
Share of Total Population In 18-34 Age Group
28.0%
24.3%
24.9%
24.6%
22.7%
21.9%
23.4%
6.8%
7.8%
6.2%
7.8%
7.2%
8.4%
10.3%
22.2%
20.8%
12.5%
20.5%
27.7%
19.9%
25.6%
20.0%
28.1%
Jobless Rate for 18-34 Age Group Households Under Age 45 with Income > $100K Percent of 18-34 with Bachelor’s Degree Total Population
27.0%
18.8%
19.7%
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78% of Oklahomans share their newspaper 57% of Oklahomans rely on a newspaper or its website when deciding their vote.
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