Oklahoma City Relocation Guide

OKLAHOMA CITY | Relocation Guide

Experience Oklahoma City Inside this Relocation Kit is useful information to help make Oklahoma City your new home.

The accompanying DVD, which plays in a DVD player or on your computer, contains videos about exciting opportunities awaiting you in Oklahoma City. When you play the disc in your computer, you can also access additional printable resources, including a list of contacts for setting up services.

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Contents Oklahoma City…Far From Ordinary Get to know Oklahoma City’s history and the urban renaissance of the past decade.

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Community Fabric Enjoy a diverse community with a wide variety of arts and entertainment.

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Opportunity Awaits Benefit from Oklahoma City’s thriving business climate and talented workforce.

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Living the American Dream Take advantage of some of the most affordable housing in the nation with something for everyone’s budget and taste.

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Excellence in Education Experience a community committed to educational excellence.

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Leading the Way in Medical Science Home to some of the nation’s leading patient care and research institutions.

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Crossroads of America Enjoy this centrally located city that is convenient to get around.

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Getting Established Some helpful numbers to get you established in Oklahoma City.

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OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma City is up and coming. What does that mean exactly? It means that income and quality of life are up and the people are coming. The list of reasons to explain the endless stream of people arriving in Oklahoma City is long: a new world-class NBA team, the Southwest’s fastest-growing entertainment district, one of the country’s lowest unemployment rates and so much more.

Fifteen years ago, a visionary plan transformed Oklahoma City forever, kicking off the largest urban makeover in national history and resulting in more than $5 billion planned or invested in new development. For nearly two decades, the city has seen unprecedented and nationally-recognized growth – and the end is nowhere in sight. Oklahoma City has spruced up, renovated and entered the 21st Century with what has become signature gusto.

Take a closer look at Oklahoma City and you’ll see why the city’s 1.2 million residents and eight million annual visitors are enjoying a city with a swift pace and new-found adrenaline, all reflected in a gleaming downtown, a robust economy, a sparkling, reclaimed river; and a neon-lit canal flowing through Bricktown.

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Oklahoma City’s past and present are anything but ordinary – and the same will likely be said about its future. Momentum has been a fixture in Oklahoma City since its beginning.

It all started on April 22, 1889 when more than 50,000 people raced on horseback, in wagons, on bicycles – even on foot – to claim a piece of what would become central Oklahoma. By 4

nightfall, the country’s first land run led to 10,000 people to become Oklahoma City’s first residents.

More than 100 years later, the dust from that great race is long settled.

The tent city born in a day has grown into an urban oasis surrounded by neighborhoods steeped in personality, along with plenty of clean, green spaces to stretch your body and mind.

The momentum that created Oklahoma City hasn’t stopped. We continue to race to the head of the pack in bioscience, technology, manufacturing, education, small business and, most of all, livability.

A Modern Day Renaissance The first citizens of Oklahoma City took fate into their own hands and created a city from scratch. In a way, the city’s residents in the 1990s did something similar. Citizens voted for a penny sales tax to fund a $355 million investment – Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS) – creating world-class amenities including Bricktown Canal a river that is now an Olympic training facility, a canal through the Southwest’s fastest-growing entertainment district, and an arena which is now home to the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Oklahoma City citizens learned a valuable lesson from MAPS: invest in your city and others will follow suit. And in 2009, the city’s citizens looked past the national economic uncertainty and ahead toward their own bright future, approving another penny sales tax initiative called MAPS 3. This $777 million-dollar development and qualityof-life enhancement package includes a new convention center, a streetcar system, citywide biking and running trails, a 70-acre central park and more. allpark

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Oklahoma City’s vibrant spirit is hard to miss. You will see it along the Oklahoma River, where Boathouse Row bustles with sleek, state-of-the-art facilities, striking landmarks to an area that is fast becoming a national and international destination for rowers and paddlers alike. The river offers a fresh perspective of the city as residents and visitors take Oklahoma River Cruises to travel between Regatta Park and Meridian Landing.

It continues with a slate of new housing developments underway in and around downtown, with more than 850 new housing units in the last seven years, with an additional 728 units in various stages of development. And, downtown is home to more than 1,600 hotel rooms, with the recent opening of three new hotels with preparation for a fourth and restoration of two historic hotels.

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This spirit of renewal has reached the arts community, too. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art, a jewel anchoring the downtown Arts District, regularly hosts world-class traveling exhibitions, and offers the most comprehensive film and video program in the region. Other projects that have contributed to the city’s renaissance include: AT&T Bricktown Ballpark: Completed in 1998, this $34.2-million, 15,000-seat ballpark is home to the Oklahoma City RedHawks, the Texas Rangers Triple-A affiliate, and has been named one of the nation’s top minor league facilities.

Bricktown Canal: Water taxis travel this one-mile canal that winds through the bustling Bricktown entertainment district. The canal is lined with restaurants, clubs, shops, a multiplex theater, trails and park areas. At a cost of $32.1 million, the canal opened in 1999.

Cox Convention Center: A $63.1-million renovation of the Myriad Convention Center updated the complex for meetings, exhibits, conferences, concerts and special events – just steps away from Bricktown and first-rate dining and entertainment.

Civic Center Music Hall: With a striking design that blends Art Deco and contemporary styles, a $54.2-million renovation transformed the Civic Center into one of America’s top performance halls and the premier performing arts venue in the Southwest.

Ford Center: Always buzzing with activity, this 20,000-seat arena hosts bigname national concerts and tours.

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suites and 3,600 club-level seats and is home to the NBA’s newest franchise – the Oklahoma City Thunder.

With an additional $121 million in improvements planned and in progress, the Ford Center is sure to remain a state-of-the-art facility.

Oklahoma State Fairgrounds: With a nod to Oklahoma City’s western heritage, a $14-million renovation makes the fairgrounds the preferred venue for more than a dozen national and world championship horse shows each year– a big reason why Oklahoma City is known as the Horse Show Capital of the World. And with further renovations planned as part of MAPS 3, this venue will long be a favorite for residents and visitors, alike.

Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library & Learning Center: This $21.5-million, 110,000-square-foot public space in the heart of downtown offers a business center; top-of-the-line information services; classrooms and lecture rooms; special exhibits and events; and meeting spaces for area universities.

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Oklahoma Spirit Trolley: Covering a three-mile area and looping through downtown, this trolley system makes getting to Oklahoma City’s hot spots easy.

An additional line links the state fairgrounds area with downtown and the Bricktown entertainment district.

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The Oklahoma River: Six years of work and a $23.1-million investment transformed a once almost nonexistent river into a seven-milelong series of sparkling river-lakes bordered by landscaped areas, trails and recreational facilities. Boathouse

Row is booming with the construction of the Devon Boathouse – future home to Oklahoma City University Rowing – and planned construction of boathouses for the University of Central Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma. Regattas, festivals and other outdoor events make the river a popular destination year-round. A recent addition, the Oklahoma River Cruises are perfect for experiencing this newly transformed area.

The Place to Enjoy Your Life Oklahoma City enjoys that comfortable place between nottoo-large and not too small, making it a rare combination of everything you want without everything you don’t. With the perfect blend of cosmopolitan advantages and a friendly style, Oklahoma City has something for everyone.

Gaze in awe at the world’s tallest Chihuly glass tower, or climb to the top of one of the region’s tallest rock climbing walls (built in an abandoned grain silo); conquer a skate park designed by Oklahoma City’s own champion BMX racer Mat Hoffman, or skim across Lake Hefner in a sailboat.

Explore the galleries of our major museums overflowing Lake Hefner with treasures or enjoy the organic creativity flowing from dozens of art galleries and performance venues. From sporting events and outdoor adventures, to theatre and ballet, Oklahoma City is sure to dazzle you.

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Community Fabric If you think Oklahoma City has Western flavor – you’re right. We are proud of the colorful pioneer spirit and cowboy heritage that resonates in our warm hospitality, sense of adventure, art and traditions. But here, the West has a new twist. Sure, you can stroll and shop along the streets of authentic Stockyards City, the world’s largest stocker and feeder cattle market, and experience one of the largest weekly cattle auctions in the country.

But just miles away, the clamoring of cattle is replaced with the clattering of silverware at dozens of trendy restaurants; Dell, Inc. operates one of its fastest-

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growing customer service facilities; and cocktails are served overlooking the skyline from the rooftop of the city’s downtown art museum.

It’s safe to say Oklahoma City escapes definition. Authentic, inspired and unpretentious, we sit at the nation’s crossroads, corralling the best from all directions.

Our central location has lead to a diverse population, creating a mosaic of cultures and experiences. Currently Red Earth Festival under construction, the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum will be located on the Oklahoma River just south of downtown. The complex will hold exquisite treasures and showcase the proud history and rich traditions of Oklahoma’s tribes and American Indian experience. Every June, the city hosts the Red Earth Festival, the largest American Indian dance competition and art show in the country.

Oklahoma City’s Asian District, nestled north of downtown, bustles with exceptional restaurants, shops and cultural experiences. The historic Deep Deuce area, once a hotbed of jazz on downtown’s northeast side, again resonates with music and activity as a newly-developed residential neighborhood.

And, a thriving Hispanic population adds to the city’s multicultural flavor, while enhancing business opportunities. One of the fastest-growing segments of Oklahoma City’s population, the number of Hispanic residents increased 133 percent from 1990 to 2000.

Not to mention Oklahoma City’s artist community – With more than 4,500 artists and 21 arts organizations, it’s one of the largest in the nation. You’ll see it reflected in the Paseo District, a charming neighborhood offering studios, boutiques and restaurants. Built in 1929, the Paseo was the first commercial shopping 11

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Oklahoma is definitely in touch with its creative side. Oklahoma City’s exuberant arts scene provides the perfect mix of main stream and off-beat art encounters, accented by three major annual arts festivals and more than 50 individual galleries showcasing local artists.

It wouldn’t be spring in Oklahoma City without the ever-popular Festival of the Arts downtown each April. With more than 150 local and nationally-known artisans, enticing tasty treats along International Food Row and tunes from a mixture of musical genres, Festival of the Arts is sure to satisfy your soul.

The three-day holiday weekends of summer bring two more opportunities to enjoy art in Oklahoma City. Catch the Paseo Arts Festival on Memorial Day weekend, when artists and musicians fill the streets of the Paseo District. Visit a stained glass workshop or pottery studio, watch a painter at work, see a children’s theatre group performance or just have dinner and shop.

Over Labor Day weekend, south Oklahoma City hosts Arts Festival Oklahoma on the campus of Oklahoma City Community College. Each year more than 30,000 visitors are treated to original artwork and handicrafts, live music performances and tasty food.

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The crown jewel of the city’s up-and-coming Arts District is the spectacular Oklahoma City Museum of Art. A stopping point for some of the world’s most renowned traveling exhibits and home to an amazing permanent collection, the museum holds the world’s largest, most comprehensive exhibit by glass sculptor Dale Chihuly. Now an Oklahoma City icon, a three-story atrium welcomes museum visitors with a 55-foot Chihuly glass tower. With 15 galleries, the museum regularly hosts world-class traveling exhibitions.

At the Museum School, you can create your own masterpiece with yearround camps and classes for people of all ages. And the Museum’s gourmet café and Cocktails on the Skyline served from the rooftop during the summer months ensure the museum pays tribute to the culinary arts as well.

Take in the mind-expanding exhibits throughout the year at several galleries around town, including Untitled [Art Space], Red Earth Gallery, and the Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery.

Experience the Arts The Allied Arts program of Oklahoma City provides more than $1.5 million in funding each year for the arts, collected from citizens through an annual workplace campaign.

Oklahoma City ranks sixth in the nation in its individual giving to the arts.

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The Civic Center Music Hall in downtown Oklahoma City is home to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra, Ballet Oklahoma, Canterbury Chorale Society, BLAC, Inc., and Lyric Theatre. The recently renovated hall features a multi-tiered auditorium with three balconies, 250 private suites, a hydraulic orchestra pit and virtually perfect acoustics. The Civic Center also plays host to touring Broadway musicals and an annual series of national artists.

Art takes center stage in Oklahoma City’s many theatre experiences. USA Today named Lyric Theatre one of “10 great places to see the lights way off Broadway.” Lyric offers year-round productions and programs, including special performances for young people. Also of note are Carpenter Square Theatre, Jewel Box Theatre, Oklahoma Children’s Theatre, Oklahoma Opry and Rodeo Opry. With so many theatres and performance groups, there is truly something to entertain everyone in Oklahoma City. gotham_book_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-=[]\;’,./ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>? åç´ƒ©˙ˆ˚˜øœ®ß†¨¥`¡™£¢§¶•ªº–“‘«…æÐ ÅıÇÎ´Ï˝ÓˆÔÒ˜،‰Íˇ¨„˛Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±”’»ÚƯ˘¿ Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±"'»ÚƯ˘¿|áéíóúâêîôûàèìòùäëïöüÿãñõÁÉÍÓÚÀÈÌÒÙÄËÏÖÜŸÑÃÕÂÊÎÔÛ ”“’‘ '" Ð gotham_book_italic_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-=[]\;’,./ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>? åç´ƒ©˙ˆ˚˜øœ®ß†¨¥`¡™£¢§¶•ªº–“‘«…æÐ ÅıÇÎ´Ï˝ÓˆÔÒ˜،‰Íˇ¨„˛Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±”’»ÚƯ˘¿ Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±"'»ÚƯ˘¿|áéíóúâêîôûàèìòùäëïöüÿãñõÁÉÍÓÚÀÈÌÒÙÄËÏÖÜŸÑÃÕÂÊÎÔÛ ”“’‘ '" Ð gotham_medium_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-=[]\;’,./ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>? åç´ƒ©˙ˆ˚˜øœ®ß†¨¥`¡™£¢§¶•ªº–“‘«…æÐ ÅıÇÎ´Ï˝ÓˆÔÒ˜،‰Íˇ¨„˛Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±”’»ÚƯ˘¿ Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±"'»ÚƯ˘¿|áéíóúâêîôûàèìòùäëïöüÿãñõÁÉÍÓÚÀÈÌÒÙÄËÏÖÜŸÑÃÕÂÊÎÔÛ ”“’‘ '" Ð gotham_medium_italic_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-=[]\;’,./ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>? åç´ƒ©˙ˆ˚˜øœ®ß†¨¥`¡™£¢§¶•ªº–“‘«…æÐ ÅıÇÎ´Ï˝ÓˆÔÒ˜،‰Íˇ¨„˛Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±”’»ÚƯ˘¿ Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±"'»ÚƯ˘¿|áéíóúâêîôûàèìòùäëïöüÿãñõÁÉÍÓÚÀÈÌÒÙÄËÏÖÜŸÑÃÕÂÊÎÔÛ ”“’‘ '" Ð gotham_bold_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-=[]\;’,./ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>? åç´ƒ©˙ˆ˚˜øœ®ß†¨¥`¡™£¢§¶•ªº–“‘«…æÐ ÅıÇÎ´Ï˝ÓˆÔÒ˜،‰Íˇ¨„˛Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±”’»ÚƯ˘¿ Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±"'»ÚƯ˘¿|áéíóúâêîôûàèìòùäëïöüÿãñõÁÉÍÓÚÀÈÌÒÙÄËÏÖÜŸÑÃÕÂÊÎÔÛ ”“’‘ '" Ð gotham_bold_italic_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-=[]\;’,./ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>? åç´ƒ©˙ˆ˚˜øœ®ß†¨¥`¡™£¢§¶•ªº–“‘«…æÐ ÅıÇÎ´Ï˝ÓˆÔÒ˜،‰Íˇ¨„˛Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±”’»ÚƯ˘¿ Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±"'»ÚƯ˘¿|áéíóúâêîôûàèìòùäëïöüÿãñõÁÉÍÓÚÀÈÌÒÙÄËÏÖÜŸÑÃÕÂÊÎÔÛ ”“’‘ '" Ð ❍❁❒❒❉❏▼✿●❉❇❈▼✿❁❂❃❄❅❆❇❈❉❊❋●❍■❏❐❑❒▲▼◆❖◗❘❙❚❀✑✒✓✔✕✖✗✘✙✐✍✝✻✽✼✛✌✎✏ ✡✢✣✤✥✦✧★✩✪✫✬✭✮✯✰✱✲✳✴✵✶✷✸✹✺❞✁✠✃✄☎✾✆☛✈✉✿☞❛❝❜✚✜✞✟ helvetica_light_condensed_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-=[]\;’,./ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>? åç´ƒ©˙ˆ˚˜øœ®ß†¨¥`¡™£¢§¶•ªº–“‘«…æ÷ ÅıÇÎ´Ï˝ÓˆÔÒ˜،‰Íˇ¨„˛Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±”’»ÚƯ˘¿ Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±"'»ÚƯ˘¿|áéíóúâêîôûàèìòùäëïöüÿãñõÁÉÍÓÚÀÈÌÒÙÄËÏÖÜŸÑÃÕÂÊÎÔÛ ”“’‘ '" € helvetica_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-=[]\;’,./ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>? åç´ƒ©˙ˆ˚˜øœ®ß†¨¥`¡™£¢§¶•ªº–“‘«…æ÷ ÅıÇÎ´Ï˝ÓˆÔÒ˜،‰Íˇ¨„˛Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±”’»ÚƯ˘¿ Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±"'»ÚƯ˘¿|áéíóúâêîôûàèìòùäëïöüÿãñõÁÉÍÓÚÀÈÌÒÙÄËÏÖÜŸÑÃÕÂÊÎÔÛ ”“’‘ '" € underline

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The downtown Ford Center is a 20,000 seat, state-of-the-art facility that brings entertainment to a whole new level. This 586,000-square-foot facility features four seating levels, a press level and suites.

The Ford Center hosts more than a dozen top-name concerts each year and is ranked among the top entertainment venues in the United States. Today, it is home to Oklahoma’s first NBA franchise, the Thunder. The team has taken Oklahoma City by storm and was even ranked No. 5 in fan satisfaction by ESPN.

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is home to a vast collection of classic and contemporary western art, including works by Charles Russell, Frederic Remington and the awe-inspiring 18-foot “End of the Trail” sculpture by James Earle Fraser. There are also five breathtaking western landscapes known as “Windows to the West” by Albuquerque artist Wilson Hurley. All ages love Prosperity Junction, a re-created western town. The museum also has an amazing gift shop and restaurant, and 15

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Created as a peaceful monument, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum offers visitors from around the world comfort and hope. The interactive learning museum honors the survivors and those who lost their lives in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing on April 19, 1995. The museum, and outdoor memorial with its seum u M & l reflecting pool, give emoria tional M a N y it C pause to all who a Oklahom visit and provide important insights through special exhibits.

Just 30 minutes south of Oklahoma City is the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History on the campus of the University of Oklahoma in Norman.

This museum boasts thousands of artifacts tracing Oklahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural history, including dinosaur fossils and Native American cultural exhibits.

In its new home across from the State Capitol, the 215,000-square-foot Oklahoma History Center offers a chance to explore Oklahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique story through interactive exhibits covering geology, transportation, commerce, culture, aviation, heritage and more.

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Oklahoma City also has its share of fast-paced, family-friendly attractions, such as the Oklahoma City Zoo and Science Museum Oklahoma with its Omnidome large-format theater. Fun and excitement during warmer months can

be found at Frontier City or White Water Bay, where you can cool off on more than 30 water rides. The city also has 140 public parks offering a variety of family activities, including exercise paths, picnic areas, swimming pools and tennis courts.

Enjoy the Nightlife Just a short walk from downtown, Bricktown is bustling with dining and nightlife.

Once an old commercial warehouse district, the fastest-growing entertainment and dining district in the Southwest is home to restaurants, clubs and shops.

Bricktown is also home to the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center, Harkins Theatres and Bass Pro Shops. Visitors can stay along the canal at the Residence Inn by Marriott, located across from Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill, the first such restaurant opened by the Oklahoma native. Recent restaurant additions to Bricktown include In the Raw Sushi and Bolero Spanish Grill & Tapas Bar. Water taxi tours along the milelong canal offer a unique perspective.

Bricktown’s restaurants, night clubs and lounges are constantly evolving to keep up with every taste. CityWalk features nine rooms, each offering a different music genre; Maker’s is a quiet jazz lounge for the cigarsmoking crowd; Michael Murphy’s Dueling Piano Bar is a great place for some request-driven musical entertainment and SKKYbar Ultra Lounge is the place for a trendy evening.

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In between, you can sample custom brews at the Bricktown Brewery or get messy eating barbecue at Earl’s Rib Palace. If upscale dining is on the menu, a pleasant evening can be found at Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse, The Mantel or Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante and Bar. a ntle Ste a kh o us e

A little north of Bricktown you can find the up and coming MidTown area located between Classen Boulevard and Broadway. Renovations of classic

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buildings have made this a prime area for businesses, restaurants and shops. The Plaza Court District, situated near Oklahoma City’s first roundabout, includes a MidTown mainstay, Brown’s Bakery. More recently, James E. McNellie’s Public House, 1492 New World Latin Cuisine, Irma’s Burger Shack, the Midtown Deli and Stella have joined this area.

Another popular MidTown area is Automobile Alley.

Retail op tions in M In its heyday, this idTown area was home to more than 50 car dealerships. Today, it’s filled with businesses, shops and restaurants including the recent additions of Broadway Wine Merchants, Rawhide and others. Bicycle enthusiasts can find everything they need for any kind of riding at Bicycle Alley and Schlegel Bicycles.

The area’s development is far from over, and new condominiums, shops and more continue to make their homes here.

With dining experiences including Iguana Mexican Grill, Pachinko Parlor and Red Prime Steak – as well as others – an enjoyable evening is easy to find.

Sara Sara Cupcakes, Java Dave’s and Coffee Slingers are great options if you’re in the mood for a treat.

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Throughout Oklahoma City, you’ll find cozy venues and clubs to enjoy the city’s vibrant live music scene, and restaurants that serve up the best in local flavor.

On Lake Hefner’s East Wharf, enjoy waterfront dining, while watching boats sail off into a famous Oklahoma sunset; or, savor sushi on historic Western Avenue.

If you’re hungry for more choices, try one of the nearly 100 restaurants that line Meridian Avenue, dubbed “restaurant row” by the locals.

Shop ‘til You Drop Whether you are looking for art in the Paseo, or searching for treasures in one of our many antique malls, shopping is definitely a favorite Oklahoma City pastime. You’ll find eight major retail shopping malls located in all corners of the city, with new shopping areas springing up all the time.

Penn Square Mall is Oklahoma City’s premiere shopping destination with more than 100 stores and more. You don’t have to be a cowboy to appreciate Langston’s Western Wear and the other businesses in Stockyards City. Colorful boutiques and quaint antique stores line the streets along the Western Avenue District, Plaza District or North May Avenue, bordering several historic neighborhoods. Or you can discover an elegant shopping experience in the exclusive Nichols Hills area.

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Pick Your Sport Get on the field or cheer from the stands. No matter where you like to take in the action, Oklahoma City is a sports lover’s paradise. From rowing to running and Frisbee golf to softball, Oklahoma City will keep you moving.

The downtown Ford Center is home to the NBA’s newest team, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz Arena Football Team.

With the Cox Convention Center arena, home to the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League, just across the street from the Ford Center, downtown is buzzing with people out on the town during game nights. Fans can also be found cheering on the Oklahoma City RedHawks Triple-A baseball team at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. The “Brick” is recognized as one of the top minor league ballparks in the country.

For those on the quest for the unexpected, Oklahoma City is home to Mat Hoffman Enterprises and Hoffman Bikes, leaders in BMX freestyle biking.

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Visit one of the most challenging skateparks in the region: the 26,000-square-foot Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park. The facility is designed for skateboards, in-line skating and BMX freestyle biking.

If that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough for you, just across the Bricktown canal is OKC Rocks, an indoor climbing facility built inside an old concrete grain silo.

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Another sport taking hold in Oklahoma City is rowing. With the Chesapeake Boathouse on the Oklahoma River, Oklahoma City is gaining a reputation as a firstclass rowing venue. The Boathouse provides a venue for several college varsity rowing teams and offers memberships for individuals that include access to equipment, boat storage and training facilities and services. The Devon Boathouse, future home of Oklahoma City University rowing, will soon be completed, adding another worldclass rowing facility to Boathouse Row on the Oklahoma River.

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With more than 50 lakes within an hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive, 83 miles of trails and 33 public and private golf courses, Oklahoma City offers

Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge

plenty of opportunities to connect with nature in its urban landscape. And, the city’s extensive park system provides attractive, well-maintained areas for tennis, swimming, biking, jogging and even horseback riding.

A complete redesign of the 17-acre Myriad Botanical Gardens is part of Project 180, a dramatic transformation taking place in downtown Oklahoma City. Project 180 is a three year, $140 million redesign of downtown streets, sidewalks, parks and plazas.

The revamped gardens will include a grand performance lawn, a children’s discovery garden, an ice skating rink, a café, a dog release area and more.

Included in this downtown oasis is the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory – a seven-story cylinder suspended over a lake the size of a football field – which serves as the gardens’ centerpiece.

Another quiet retreat in the city is Martin Park Nature Center. This 140-acre park in far northwest Oklahoma City is a protected natural wildlife refuge with hiking trails, as well as a nature center and a hands-on museum.

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Opportunity Awaits “The windfalls from Oklahoma City’s booming economy have brought new grand urban projects, gleaming museums and sophistication.”

–The New York Times A number of Greater Oklahoma City’s characteristics have led to huge economic success, despite a national economic crisis. Growing industry clusters, a strategic location, an unrivaled workforce and an entrepreneurial business environment create opportunities as boundless as the Oklahoma sky. These opportunities were recognized nationally when Oklahoma City was ranked among the top 11 cities beating the recession by The Huffington Post. Add in Oklahoma City as the number one large metro to launch a business – according to Fortune magazine – and you’ll see Oklahoma City has some bragging rights.

The city’s business climate is in a constant state of growth, fueled by the same go-getter attitude that led our city founders in a race to claim their 16-acres of promise in the 1889 Land Run. Home-grown companies personifying that visionary spirit include: Sonic, America’s Drive-In; Devon Energy; Chesapeake Energy; Express Personnel Services; Braum’s; and Hobby Lobby, among others.

And with Oklahoma City landing the number 11 spot of New Geography’s “2010 Best Cities for Job Growth” list, you’ll find a business community that naturally fosters diversification and steady growth.

Three Oklahoma City employers – American Fidelity Assurance Company, Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Devon Energy – have been named to Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” The family-run American Fidelity Assurance Company has been named to this list four years in a row.

Both headquartered in Oklahoma City, Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Devon Energy are leading Oklahoma’s energy industry – and having a significant impact on the local economy.

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National technology companies like Dell, Inc. also have operations in Oklahoma City. Dell has two buildings on the Oklahoma River and employs 1,000 people. Another national company, AAA, recently built a 150,000-square-foot customer contact center in northwest Oklahoma City that employs 800 people who will service AAA members in a multi-state region.

Star Performers Aviation/aerospace and biosciences are dynamic industries with seemingly unlimited potential in this thriving region.

Aviation/aerospace represent more than 38,000 employees at 265 firms.

Centered on the work at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center at Tinker Air Force Base, private companies such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney partner with military personnel to operate the largest aircraft and jet engine repair center in the United States. Another star performer is the FAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, whose 5,500 employees provide aviation training and logistics support to the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aerospace system.

Cutting-edge research is transferring into successful businesses in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastgrowing biosciences cluster. Spurred by the presence of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center near downtown, the number of employees has grown to nearly 4,200 in just a few short years.

Aviation/aerospace and biosciences are dynamic industries in this region

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Living the American Dream No wonder “The Today Show” ranked Oklahoma City as one of the “Best Places to Raise a Family.” Crime rates are low. There are numerous quality schools. Here, you can realize your potential and still have a balanced life full of fun, fulfilling work, creativity and relaxation. In Oklahoma City, we’re long on sunshine, short on drive time, and full of opportunity.

Affordable Living One key aspect that makes Oklahoma City such a uniquely livable region is its affordability. Unlike many metropolitan areas today, you can live in a quality home, while still enjoying the area’s arts and entertainment, as well as traveling and engaging in other recreational interests. In fact, Oklahoma City was recently ranked No. 6 on the Major Metro Affordable Housing Index by Business First as well as the No. 1 most affordable housing market of the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas by Bizjournals.com.

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$65,000 to $300,000. Oklahoma Association of Realtors listed the average Oklahoma City home price in the second quarter of 2010 to be $135,480.

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Needless to say, you get more for your housing dollar here than in just about any urban area in the nation, leaving you plenty of money to enjoy living in Oklahoma City. What’s more, homes in Oklahoma City appreciate by up to 5 percent each year, making your home a worthwhile investment.

Another distinct advantage to the Oklahoma City region is the variety of housing options available. From modern, urban lofts in the heart of downtown, to a historic home on tree-lined streets, new suburban homes, or the simple life of a smaller community within a short commute, Greater Oklahoma City offers a wide choice of desirable neighborhoods. The span of architectural styles provides something for every design taste, from Arts and Crafts bungalows to Tudor-style cottages, mid-century modern to traditional ranch homes, or European-inspired homes. The resale home market in Oklahoma City also allows those with more modest budgets to get more living space for their dollar.

Also available are hundreds of rental apartment complexes ranging from brand new luxury complexes to modest, garden-style apartments with the average rental price ranging from $600 to $1,500. In fact, the average 950-square-foot apartment in Oklahoma City costs $710 per month, compared to $1,503 in Chicago, or even higher in other cities. Just think of what you can do with the $772 difference – that’s nearly $10,000 per year!

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Excellence in Education Quality, commitment and accountability – these are just a few of the words that reflect the sweeping changes and improvements in education for the Greater Oklahoma City area.

When civic, business and education leaders applied their talents to address the needs of the area’s largest school district, Oklahoma City Public Schools, they developed a blueprint that changed the urban district’s learning landscape forever.

In 2001, Oklahoma City voters approved MAPS for Kids, a comprehensive education reform plan that raised $700 million for Oklahoma City Public Schools and surrounding school districts.

In addition to building seven schools and renovating 65 others, the plan calls for strategic academic reforms; improved MAPS for student achievement; restored Kids rais ed $7 classroom discipline; and educatio 00 million for n increased accountability for schools with students, parents and the community.

This innovative vision for our school system helped Oklahoma City earn a spot as one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People” by the America Promise Alliance in 2005, 2007 and 2008.

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Oklahoma schools have received national recognition for alternative education, early childhood accessibility and the increasing number of teachers earning National Board Certification – the profession’s top credential.

A national study by Education Week gave Oklahoma education high marks for standards and accountability, efforts to improve teacher quality and resources.

There are also several excellent suburban school districts adjacent to Oklahoma City, including Putnam City Greater Oklahom Schools, which was named a City private colleges has 21 public

by Money magazine as one of an and univ ersities d the nation’s “100 Top Schools in Towns You Can Afford.” In addition to Oklahoma City and Putnam City Schools, other school districts located in Oklahoma County include: Choctaw / Nicoma Park, Crooked Oak, Deer Creek, Edmond, Jones, Luther, McLoud, Mid-Del, Millwood, and Moore.

Oklahoma students score above the national average on the SAT and have seen the largest performance increase on the ACT test over the last 13 years in the Southwest. In fact, the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM), a tuition-free residential high school in Oklahoma City for juniors and seniors with exceptional ability in math and science, has achieved the highest composite ACT scores of any high school in the country twice since 1998, and has produced 225 National Merit Scholars in the 14 years it has been in operation.

Oklahoma also has a nationally acclaimed Career and Technology system, including nine technology centers with 18 campuses in the Greater Oklahoma 30

City area. Not only do these centers provide training to high school and post-secondary students, the centers also provide invaluable training services to a variety of businesses in a number of different skill areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;100 Best Communities Higher education in Oklahoma provides for Young Peopleâ&#x20AC;? the next steps to help students make the leap from instruction to real-life experience. In the Greater Oklahoma City area, there are 21 public and private colleges and universities, including two comprehensive universities, Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma. These institutions of higher learning provide thousands of undergraduate and graduate degree opportunities, as well as flexibility for the individual and for businesses and organizations.

WELCOME HOME!

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For your Auto, Home, RV, Motorcycle or Boat insurance needs I recommend: Will Insure (405) 749-9455

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Leading the Way in Medical Science With one of the nation’s leading heart transplant teams, one of the country’s most complete medical research centers, and one of the medical profession’s most respected eye institutes, area residents’ access to health care is among the best.

Oklahoma City residents can find quality health care at 35 hospitals, with most providing specialty services in areas such as: oncology and hematology; orthopedics; burn treatment; hearing and vision care; neonatal care; infertility; spinal disorder care; sports medicine; and after-hours urgent care.

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Glenhurst NW 122nd & N. MacArthur

Villas at Cascata Lakes SW 140th Terrace & S. May Furnished Model Homes Open Daily

The Legacy SW 134th & Drexel Riverbend Between NW 50th & Wilshire on Council Road

Chapel Creek Between Hefner & NW 122nd on County Line Road The Meadows at Riverbend 8400 W. Wilshire

The stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Level 1 Trauma Center with MediFlight service is based in Oklahoma City, the perfect location for regional service.

Oklahoma City is also home to two of the eight proton therapy cancer centers in America. As well as a comprehensive cancer center and the Oklahoma City Harold Hamm Diabetes Institute which brings even more cutting-edge technology, research, clinical care and alternative therapies to Oklahoma City.

Find quality health care at 35 hospitals

And, the Oklahoma City areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thriving biosciences industry adds to the quality of health care, with organizations and businesses dedicated to the discovery, development and distribution of advanced technology to improve treatments and health.

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Crossroads of America

Oklahoma City has the third-best commute, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

The ease of getting from one place to another is perhaps the greatest advantage to living in Oklahoma City. From the lack of congestion, to its location at the heart of the nation’s transportation system, to the growing number of nonstop flights out of the newly expanded airport, destinations across the country and overseas are more accessible. Its location, equidistant from both coasts and at the junction of three of the nation’s major arteries, ensures easy travel and transportation from Oklahoma City to anywhere in the United States.

Easy commutes

When you live in a city with the third-best commute according to the U.S. Census Bureau, gridlock simply doesn’t exist. Rush hour is better described as “rush minutes” in this easily navigable region. Even though more than 130,000 of the area’s workers travel outside their county of residence to go to work each day, Oklahoma City drivers spend only an average of 21.35 minutes behind the wheel on their way to work.

The Road to Everywhere In the City of Oklahoma City alone there are 12,647 miles of streets, a distance equal to driving from Oklahoma City to Valdez, Alaska. When combined with the 34

Federal and State highways that criss-cross the city, you are rarely more than 15 or 20 minutes from any destination in the area.

Two of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important highways, Interstate 40, which runs from Los Angeles to Raleigh, N.C.; and Interstate 35, which runs all the way from Mexico to Canada, meet in downtown Oklahoma City. Joining them is Interstate 44, running from Wichita Falls, Texas to St. Louis. This intersection of highways ensures Oklahoma Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s status as a transportation hub.

Fly OKC! Oklahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest airport, Will Rogers World Airport, is named for the famous Oklahoma humorist who was also an avid aviation supporter. A $110-million expansion added eight new gates to the airport, which serves nine major airlines, seven regional airlines and a growing number of charter services with more than 75 daily departures.

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Take the Amtrak Amtrak service via The Heartland Flyer makes daily runs between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas. In Fort Worth, you can easily pick up connections to Dallas, Chicago and San Antonio. The train departs and arrives at the historic Santa Fe Depot at the front door of Bricktown – Oklahoma City’s entertainment district.

Transportation for Everyone The area has a growing and aggressive public transportation system, including a metro bus system, which covers 465 miles of the metropolitan area, including Edmond and Norman. Additionally, a trolley system operates to connect downtown areas with hotels and other visitor attractions. Other transportation offerings include carpooling and special services for seniors and disabled persons.

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Getting Established in Oklahoma City The following is a list of Greater Oklahoma City Chamber members that can assist you in the process of moving and adjusting to a new city. More information about moving to Oklahoma City and surrounding areas is available on the data section of the enclosed DVD, and also at www.okcchamber.com under the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moving to Oklahoma Cityâ&#x20AC;? section.

About Oklahoma City

Utilities

Greater Oklahoma City Chamber (405) 297-8900 www.okcchamber.com

AT&T Oklahoma (800) 403-3302 www.att.com

Downtown Oklahoma City Incorporated (DOKC) (405) 235-3500 www.downtownokc.com

Cox Communications (405) 600-8282 www.cox.com/okc

Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau (405) 297-8912 www.visitokc.com The Bricktown Association (405) 236-8666 www.welcometobricktown.com

OGE Energy Corp.

(405) 553-3000 www.oge.com Oklahoma Natural Gas Co. (405) 551-4000 www.oklahomanaturalgas.com VoIP Your Life (405) 694-4740 www.voipyourlife.com 37

Armstrong Relocation (405) 947-8001 www.armstrongrelocation.com Emrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Van & Storage Company, Agent for Allied Van Lines.

(405) 946-4405 www.emricksallied.com Little Guys Movers (405) 292-5700 www.littleguys.com MD Movers, LLC (405) 471-9326

Area Hospitals Movers ACE Transfer & Storage Co. (405) 672-4425 www.aceatlas.com A-1 Freeman Moving & Storage, Inc. (405) 751-7561 www.a-1freeman.com Affiliated Movers of Oklahoma City, Inc. (405) 677-7400 www.affiliatedmovers.com All Star Moving (405) 399-3004 38

Bone and Joint Hospital at St. Anthony (405) 272-9671 www.boneandjoint.com The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center (405) 789-6711 www.tccokc.org Deaconess Hospital (405) 604-6000 www.deaconessokc.com Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (405) 456-1000 www.oklahoma.va.gov

INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center (405) 949-3402 www.integris-health.com

The OU Cancer Institute (405) 271-6822 www.ouhsc.edu/oucancerinstitute

INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Regional Hospital (405) 717-7963 www.integris-health.com

OU Medical Center (405) 271-5911 www.oumedcenter.com

INTEGRIS Cancer Institute of Oklahoma (405) 773-6400 www.integrisOK.com/cancer INTEGRIS Heart Hospital (405) 951-2277 www.integrisheart.com INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center (405) 636-7000 www.integris-health.com

OU Medical Center Edmond (405) 341-6100 www.oumedicine.com/edmond Oklahoma Center for Orthopedic and Multi-Specialty Surgery (405) 602-6500 www.southwestortho.com Oklahoma Heart Hospital (405) 608-3300 www.okheart.com

Lakeside Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital (405) 936-1500 www.lakeside-wh.com Mercy Health Center, Inc. (405) 752-3754 www.mercyok.net Norman Regional Health System (405) 307-1050 www.normanregional.com

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Auto Tag, Drivers License and Voter Registration

In the State of Oklahoma, tag agents are the designated location for a variety of services including: vehicle registration, driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license renewal, and voter registration. www.oktax.state.ok.us Downtown OKC Tag Agency (405) 232-5299 www.downtownokctagagency.com Edmond South Tag Agency (405) 341-9401 www.edmondtagagency.com

Oklahoma Heart Hospital South Campus (405) 628-6401 www.okheart.com The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital at OU Medical Center (405) 271-5911 www.oumedcenter.com St. Anthony Hospital (405) 272-7136 www.saintsok.com Valir Health (405) 609-3600 www.valir.com 40

Midwest City Tag Agency (405) 737-7640 Nicoma Park Tag Agency (405) 769-3353 Northwest Tag Agency (405) 840-1739 Price Tag Agency (405) 634-3333 Santa Fe Tag Agency (405) 330-2112 Warwick Tag Agency (405) 720-0002

Education

For information about enrollment, school board announcements and community involvement in public schools visit www.okcps.org. Find public school rankings at www.psk12.com/rating/USindexphp/ STATE_OK_Ads_AdWords.html.

Adult Education ATI Career Training Center (405) 445-5760 www.aticareertraining.edu Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. (405) 235-2651 www.oicofoklahomacounty.org Platt College (405) 946-7799 www.plattcolleges.edu Wright Career College (405) 681-2300 www.wrightcareercollege.com INDUSTRIAL, TECHNICAL & TRADE Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center - FAA (405) 954-4521 www.faa.gov

Petroleum Landman School, LLC (405) 639-7581 www.petroleumlandmanschool.com PRIVATE Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (405) 842-6638 www.bmchs.org Casady School (405) 749-3100 www.casady.org Celebrations Preschool, Inc. (405) 236-4038 www.celebrationsokc.org Christ the King Catholic School (405) 843-3909 www.ckschool.com 41

Mount St. Mary Catholic High School (405) 631-8865 www.mountstmary.org Oklahoma Christian Schools, Inc. (405) 844-4464 www.ocssaints.org Oklahoma Health Academy (405) 912-2777 www.oha.edu Providence Hall (405) 478-2077 www.providencehall.org

Christian Heritage Academy (405) 672-1787 www.cha.org Churchill Preschool Academy (405) 341-4314 www.churchillacademyedmond.com

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St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal School (405) 943-8583 www.stjohnsokc.com Westminster School (405) 524-0631 www.westminsterschool.org

Heritage Hall (405) 749-3000 www.heritagehall.com

PUBLIC ASTEC Charter Schools (405) 947-6272 www.astec-inc.org

Life Christian Academy (405) 737-4902 www.lifechristianacademy.com

Dove Science Academy (405) 306-1215 www.dsaokc.org

KIPP Reach College Prep (405) 425-4622 www.kipp.org

Putnam City Schools (405) 495-5200 Ext:1202 www.putnamcityschools.org

Oklahoma City Public Schools (405) 587-0000 www.okcps.org

Santa Fe South Schools, Inc. (405) 631-6100 www.santafesouth.org

Oklahoma School of Science & Mathematics (405) 521-6436 www.ossm.edu

TECHNOLOGY Francis Tuttle Technology Center (405) 717-7799 www.francistuttle.edu ITT Technical Institute (405) 810-4100 www.itt-tech.edu Metro Technology Centers (405) 605-4400 www.metrotech.org Moore Norman Technology Center (405) 217-8220 www.mntechnology.com

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UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma (405) 974-4700 www.acm-uco.com DeVry University & Keller Graduate School of Management (405) 767-9516 www.devry.edu East Central University (580) 559-5213 www.ecok.edu

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (405) 739-0397 www.erau.edu/oklahomacity Heartland Baptist Bible College (405) 943-9330 www.heartlandbaptist.edu Langston University (405) 466-3201 www.lunet.edu Langston University at Oklahoma City (405) 962-1620 www.lunet.edu

Mid-America Christian University (405) 691-3800 www.macu.edu Mid-America Christian University (North Campus) (405) 692-3159 www.macu.edu Oklahoma Christian University (405) 425-5100 www.oc.edu Oklahoma City Community College (405) 682-7502 www.occc.edu

Southern Nazarene University (405) 491-6300 www.snu.edu

Oklahoma City University (405) 208-5032 www.okcu.edu

Southwestern Christian University (405) 789-7661 www.swcu.edu

Oklahoma State University (405) 744-6384 www.okstate.edu

Southwestern College (405) 733-3301 Ext:303 www.southwesterncollege.org

Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City (405) 945-3230 www.osuokc.edu

The University of Central Oklahoma (405) 974-2000 Ext: 2311 www.uco.edu

Rose State College (405) 733-7311 www.rose.edu

University of Oklahoma (405) 325-3916 www.ou.edu 45

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University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (405) 271-3223 www.medicine.ouhsc.edu/

University of Phoenix - Oklahoma City Campus (405) 842-8007 www.phoenix.edu

University of Oklahoma College of Nursing (405) 271-2428 www.nursing.ouhsc.edu

University of Phoenix - West OKC Learning Center (405) 842-8007 www.phoenix.edu

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (405) 271-2332 www.ouhsc.edu

Vatterott College (405) 945-0088 www.vatterott-college.com

About Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Chamber (405) 297-8900 www.okcchamber.com Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. (405) 235-3500 www.downtownokc.com Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau (405) 297-8912 www.okccvb.org Bricktown Association (405) 236-8666 www.welcometobricktown.com

(405) 551-4000 www.oklahomanaturalgas.com VoIP Your Life (405) 694-4740 www.voipyourlife.com

Movers ACE Transfer & Storage Co. (405) 672-4425 www.aceatlas.com A-1 Freeman Moving & Storage, Inc. (405) 751-7561 www.a-1freeman.com

Utilities

Affiliated Movers of Oklahoma City, Inc. (405) 677-7400 www.affiliatedmovers.com

AT&T Oklahoma (800) 403-3302 www.att.com

All Star Moving (405) 399-3004

Cox Communications (405) 600-8282 www.cox.com/okc OGE Energy Corp.

(405) 553-3000 www.oge.com Oklahoma Natural Gas Co.

Armstrong Relocation (405) 947-8001 www.armstrongrelocation.com Emrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Van & Storage Company, Agent for Allied Van Lines (405) 946-4405 www.emricksallied.com Scott Rice (405) 848-2224

123 Park Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102 405.297.8900 phone â&#x20AC;˘ www.okcchamber.com