December 2013 www.okcchamber.com MAPS: The Initiative that Started it All In the late 80s, has taken place. Construction of a mile-long canal, downtown a premiere ballpark and the attraction of billions in City was a victim private investment has transformed downtown, and of suburban flight that deserted warehouse district to one of the most and failed efforts at vibrant entertainment districts in the Southwest with revitalization. The countless nightlife and entertainment options. The surrounding area river that once had to be mowed is now home to included a dilapidated world-class water events and an Olympic U.S. Canoe/ warehouse district and Kayak training and development center. a river that had slowed In the early 90s, was reeling from to a trickle through the 80s oil bust. It had just lost a bid for a United flood prevention Airlines maintenance facility, which promised to engineering. Since the 1990s, an amazing renaissance Continued on page 10 OKC Outpacing Nation in Job Growth National media has long been reporting the decline of mid-paying jobs and the middle class across the nation. However, Oklahoma City’s economy tells a different story. NewGeography.com recently ranked Oklahoma City fifth for its growth of middle-income employment, crediting the region’s low cost of living and a thriving energy sector. Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City echoes that report. Through August 2013, Oklahoma City had 4 percent more jobs than before the recession, while the U.S. continued to lag, not having yet achieved the same number of pre-recession jobs. seen an increase in the regional economy. Companies The region continues to show strength in attracting such as Terex, who have long histories in Oklahoma jobs and investment. The first 11 months of 2013, the City, are furthering their investment in the region. Terex Chamber assisted with more than 6,300 new jobs for recently announced a $40 million upgrade to its facility, both existing and new to the market companies. Both along with the planned addition of more than 1,500 high-paying technical and low-paying service jobs have manufacturing jobs, further echoing the region’s success. Continued on page 5 December 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!

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215 OK Chamber_PR.indd 1 7/24/09 3:09:53 PM 2013 OFFICERS PETE DELANEY OGE Energy Corp. Leadership Notes 2013 Chairman CARL EDWARDS Firing on All Cylinders Price Edwards & Company Immediate Past Chairman At our recent Board Retreat we had the opportunity to DAVID A. JACKSON hear from Chad Wilkerson with the Federal Reserve JPMorganChase Bank, N.A. Treasurer Bank of Kansas City. It is no news that Greater BRUCE LAWRENCE Oklahoma City took a less direct hit from the national INTEGRIS Health Corporate Secretary recession, and we have certainly recovered more quickly CLAYTON I. BENNETT than most major cities. Dorchester Capital Vice Chair, Strategic Planning

The front page article in this month’s issue of The BRYAN GONTERMAN AT&T Oklahoma POINT! showcases some of the data behind our region’s Vice Chair, Membership rebound and subsequent growth. But I wanted to take Roy H. Williams, CCE RHONDA HOOPER President & CEO Jordan Advertising a moment to reinforce the implications of this data, Vice Chair, Economic Development because it’s much more than just positive numbers. Here in Oklahoma PERCY KIRK Cox Communications Oklahoma City, we’re firing on all cylinders. Vice Chair, Marketing & Communications

BRADLEY W. KRIEGER Oklahoma City has a lot going for it. The growth of high-paying, mid-range and Arvest Bank service jobs. A strong housing market. An influx of new, talented workers. The addition Vice Chair, Military/Aerospace TOM J. MCDANIEL of new to the market. These, and more, combined with our low cost of living, American Fidelity Foundation increasing number of quality of life amenities and diversified industries are propelling Vice Chair, MAPS Development J. LARRY NICHOLS our region forward. This combination of factors is helping us become an even stronger Devon Energy Corporation city and resonates the idea that success breeds success. Vice Chair, Strategic Planning DAVID RAINBOLT As we wrap up 2013 and head into a new year, I hope that you will take a moment BancFirst Vice Chair, Government Relations to remember that these achievements and this momentum is not something that JOHN RICHELS came from nowhere. The things we’re achieving today are possible because of the Devon Energy Corporation Vice Chair, Forward Oklahoma City years of hard work and dedication we have put into making Greater Oklahoma City a TERESA ROSE quality place. We are reaping the benefits of that, and I believe we will continue to see Chesapeake Energy Corporation Vice Chair, Education/Workforce rewards for many years to come. In 2014, let’s keep working together to continue this Development momentum. NATALIE SHIRLEY Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City Vice Chair, Convention & Visitors Bureau

ROY H. WILLIAMS, CCE Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Sincerely, President & CEO THE POINT! ISSUE #3466 - December 2013 Editorial staff Stefanie Appleton, Cynthia Reid, Jennifer Seaton Roy H. Williams, CCE Designer Chamber CEO & President Kathryn Bolay-Staude 297-8900 [email protected] www.okcchamber.com www.twitter.com/okcchamber www.facebook.com/okcchamber

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Number of People in the Labor Force “This year was one of the most successful Seasonally Adjusted Index: Aug-08=100 years we have had in terms of companies 110 110 looking at and choosing Greater Oklahoma 108 U.S. 108 City,” said Kurt Foreman, executive vice OKC Metro 106 106 president of economic development, Greater Rest of OK Oklahoma City Chamber. “We are seeing 104 104

numbers that we have not seen since before 102 102

the recession and we expect to continue to see 100 100 companies announce their relocation to or expansion in this region.” 98 98 96 96 Oklahoma City’s labor force continues to 94 94 grow with its employment opportunities. The Aug-08 Feb-09 Aug-09 Feb-10 Aug-10 Feb-11 Aug-11 Feb-12 Aug-12 Feb-13 Aug-13

Atlantic and the Wall Street Journal recently OKC has 4 percent more jobs thanSource: U.S.before Bureau of Labor Statistics the ranked Oklahoma City as the No. 12 place for recession, while the U.S. and rest of state lag millennials to flock post-recession. The article stated that young adults are moving to cities Level of Payroll Employment with knowledge-based or high-tech economies – Through August 2013 Index: Jan-08=100 cities that are among the nation’s top performers 106 106

in economy and job growth. As Oklahoma 104 104 City’s entrepreneurial community continues OKC Metro to grow and thrive, so does the region’s 102 102

opportunity to recruit a young and talented 100 100 workforce. Rest of OK 98 98 The pipeline for jobs remains steady, with the potential of 14,000 additional jobs from future 96 U.S. 96

projects. 94 94

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Kick Off 2014 Right The year is winding down, but that does not mean the The Greater OKC Chamber is a wonderful resource to Chamber is slowing down on planning opportunities me. All of the Chamber’s events are a great way to meet for its members to stay informed and connected to the people and help spread the word about your company. business community. Before the holidays fill up your I’ve been active in the Chamber for a while now and the schedule, take some time to put these upcoming events events I attend are better than any other networking on your calendar. event I go to. The Greater OKC Chamber has such a wide variety of members it’s easy to find someone your Member Orientation: Jan. 14 company can help! 4 to 5:30 p.m. • Chamber offices - Emily Johnson, Regional Catering Sales Manager, Panera Bread New to the Chamber? Want to learn how you can better maximize your membership? Monthly Member Member Orientation dates for all of 2014 Orientations are a great way to better understand the are as follows: role the Chamber plays in the community and how you Tuesday, Jan. 14 • 4 - 5:30 p.m. can both benefit and get more involved. Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 8:30 - 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 11 • 4 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 • 8:30 - 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 13 • 4 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 • 8:30 - 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 8 • 4 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12 • 8:30 - 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 • 4 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 • 8:30 - 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 4 - 5:30 p.m. Member Orientations allow Chamber members the opportunity to understand the Chamber’s role in the community and how they can get involved.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS December 16 January 13 January 29 State of the Aerospace Defense Legislative Breakfast State of the City Industry Time: 8 - 9:30 a.m. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Cox Convention Center, Location: Cox Convention Center, Location: Sheraton Midwest City 1 Myriad Gardens 1 Myriad Gardens Hotel at The Reed Conference January 14 Center, 5750 Will Rogers Road, Member Orientation Midwest City Register securely online for Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m. Location: Chamber offices, all Chamber events at www.okcchamber.com/events. December 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point! 123 Park Ave.

6 Gain Insight Into the Upcoming Legislative Session to engage in the legislative process and learn about the issues impacting the business community. Attendees will hear from a panel of Republican and Democratic leadership from the Oklahoma State House and State Senate as they discuss issues affecting local business. Participating on the panel are Sen. Brian Bingman, President Pro Tempore; Sen. Sean Burrage, Democratic Floor Leader; Rep. Scott Inman, Democratic Minority Leader; and Rep. T.W. Shannon, Speaker of the House. Tickets for the breakfast are $40 for Chamber members and $50 for non-members. Each ticket sold sponsors the Hear from legislative leadership about issues facing the attendance of an elected official. Special thanks to Signature business community in the upcoming Legislative Session. Sponsor, The Boeing Company; Host Sponsor, Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center; Government Relations Hear from state legislative leadership during a panel Sponsors, Cox Communications and OGE Energy Corp.; discussion on Monday, Jan. 13, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at and Government Relations Benefactors, Chesapeake the Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens. This Energy Corporation, Devon Energy Corporation and breakfast is the perfect opportunity for Chamber members AT&T Oklahoma.

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8 Chamber, CVB Welcome New Employees Dennis Johnston, Vice Emma Woods, Business President of Sales Recruitment Coordinator As vice president of sales, Dennis Emma Woods recently joined Johnston manages and leads the the Chamber’s Economic Oklahoma City Convention & Development team as business Visitors Bureau’s (CVB) sales and recruitment coordinator. In this services department to recruit capacity, she is responsible for solicitation of conventions, coordinating lead development meetings and sports events to Oklahoma City. marketing efforts and promoting Oklahoma City at Prior to joining the Oklahoma City CVB, Dennis regional, nation and international conferences and was the vice president of sales at the Lexington CVB trade shows. She works with the rest of the Economic in Lexington, Ky. He also spent more than 20 years in Development team to attract new companies to invest in management and director level positions with Marriott Oklahoma City. properties in Ohio, Oregon, Florida and Indiana. Emma is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma In addition to leading the convention sales and where she majored in anthropology and minored in services department, Johnston will also lead the Spanish. Emma also spent time studying abroad in development of the CVB’s strategies for the introduction Oxford, England and Arezzo, Italy. Prior to joining the and long-term success of the new downtown convention Chamber she served as the captain for a field marketing center and other community assets. team at Red Bull for more than three years. December 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!

9 MAPS: The Initiative that Started it All (continued from page 1) change the area’s economic fortunes. When then- sales tax to build nine projects: renovations to the Mayor asked United Airlines executives city’s convention center, performing arts center and why his city was passed over, he was delivered a harsh fairgrounds; construction of a 15,000-seat ballpark message. They just didn’t feel like Oklahoma City had for the city’s AAA club, a mile-long canal through the quality of life expected by their employees. Clearly, the entertainment district, a 20,000 seat arena, a Oklahoma City was at a crossroads, and faced with state-of-the-art downtown library, and a downtown a simple decision: it was time to start competing, or trolley system; and the complete renovation of the watch the city’s decline increase. dry riverbed, that would transform the area into The business, civic and elected leaders of Oklahoma a bustling river area with trails and recreational City stood up and made the decision to compete, and facilities. a visionary project was launched. This project changed By funding the projects with a temporary sales-tax, the face of Oklahoma City forever. That visionary plan the projects were built debt-free. Using a “pay as you was Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS), an ambitious go” structure allowed Oklahoma City to build world- program that has been heralded as the most successful class facilities without the burden of debt for future public-private partnership in our country’s history. generations and city leaders. Oklahoma City citizens On Dec. 14, 1993, the citizens of Oklahoma City had made the historic decision to invest their own went to the polls and passed a temporary, one-cent money in the city they called home.

Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Bricktown Canal Civic Center Music Hall

Cost: $34 million Cost: $23 million Cost: $53 million Completed: Spring 1998 Completed: Summer 1999 Completed: Fall 2001

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December 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point! Cost: $14 million Cost: $5 million 10 Completed: Fall 1998 Completed: Summer 1999 $200 million of capital investment has occurred in the hotel sector. Property values in Bricktown have grown dramatically as have rental costs. Additional developments include the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma History Center, American Banjo Museum, and more than $1 billion in investment in the Oklahoma Health Center and the Presbyterian Health Foundation Research Park, to name a few. “When we began, it was our own private renaissance. Something we decided to do for ourselves, by ourselves. It didn’t matter that there was no precedent for it. We had a point to make; it was a Even the most optimistic of city leaders could not matter of pride,” said Roy H. Williams, Chamber have foreseen the level of success MAPS would bring president and CEO. “Oklahoma City’s renaissance to the city. To date, nearly $5 billion in economic began in earnest in 1993 when voters approved a impact can be directly attributed to the original MAPS five-year, one-cent sales tax. That first vote initiated program. This represents a nearly 10-fold return on what has become a continuing era of public-private the city’s original investment. cooperation and is today a model for city governments MAPS has also had a significant impact on the across the country. This month we celebrate the population downtown, growing to more than 11,000 initiative that started it all and the community spirit residents. Arguably, hotels represent the segment most that has made Oklahoma City a unique and vibrant strongly impacted by the MAPS investments. Nearly place to live, work and play.”

Civic Center Music Hall Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library

Cost: $53 million Cost: $87.7 million Cost: $21.5 million Completed: Fall 2001 Completed: Summer 2002 Completed: Summer 2004

Cox Convention Center Oklahoma River

Cost: $60 million Cost: $53.5 million December 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point! Completed: Summer 2000 Completed: Spring 2004 11 A City on the Rise, 20 Years in the Making The three MAPS mayors look back at how MAPS transformed Oklahoma City Looking back, what led to the decision to launch MAPS? Ron Norick: In the very early 1990s, United Airlines was planning to build a maintenance facility to take care of their 737 fleet. The city that was awarded the project would also be guaranteed 5,000 high-paying mechanic jobs. We worked Mayor Ron Norick Mayor Kirk Humphreys Mayor Mick Cornett on that project for at least a year and 1987-1998 1998-2003 2004-Present a half and it finally got down between us and Indianapolis. One of the main they’re proud that their kids are staying here, being reason we thought we could really make it work was educated here, getting jobs here and living here. a few months before we came up with the concept of asking the voters to approve a one-cent sales tax for three Kirk Humphreys: If you could have told us back then, years that we would use to pay for bricks and mortar on invest $87 million to build an arena and we’ll give you the facility. The citizens said yes. You could sense in the Kevin Durant, the and the NBA community that we really wanted and needed those jobs. Finals, you think it’s worth it? It’s a no brainer. But in real And we still lost out. About a year later when I was in life, you have to make those decisions before you know the Indianapolis by myself on personal business and I still outcome and that’s what we did. It’s really paid off for us. didn’t understand how we lost it. So I drove downtown Mick Cornett: I think one of the beauties of MAPS, and there was traffic, there were hotels, there were people and this is really only in retrospect, was that Mayor in restaurants sitting outside. And I understood. It was Norick and the members of the Chamber that put a quality of life issue. So I decided that we were going to together that first initiative. They realized the importance do something about our city. If the citizens were willing of the community coming together in one solid to tax themselves for some outside entity, maybe they statement for the community to present. In other words, would tax themselves for themselves. by placing all nine elements of this large initiative on one Why do you think the citizens took that step ballot and putting this all for nothing concept in front forward and passed MAPS? of the voters. What they really did was they forced the Mick Cornett: Mayor Norick came across the community to work together. So the people that were paradigm shift that was taking place in the 20th century, passionate about the arts were forced to work with the and that was that no longer were people raised in the people who were passionate about sports or the people city where there were jobs. People were living where they that wanted a library or even the people that thought wanted to live and the jobs were being located in places that we should have water in our river. By forcing with higher quality of life. And at the time Oklahoma divergent elements to come together in one campaign, City didn’t have a whole lot to offer. it really gave the citizens the concept that a lot of people were pulling on the same rope in Oklahoma City. What kind of impact has MAPS had on Oklahoma City? It took nearly 11 years from the vote before Ron Norick: I think the one thing that MAPS did the last MAPS project was opened. What the best of anything, excluding all the bricks and mortar kind of challenges did that timeline create? and everything, is the attitude change that it had on Ron Norick: People probably don’t realize it but the the citizens of Oklahoma City. I don’t think there’s any first MAPS project to open, which was the ballpark, doubt now that people are very proud of Oklahoma opened two days after I left office. So basically Kirk and City, proud to bring friends here, and most importantly, Mick shepherded getting all of these projects done. I December 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!

12 wasn’t even the one to complete what I had started. If were unified every day forward after the bombing. The A City on the Rise, 20 Years in the Making the leadership had not followed through, it wouldn’t recent storms showcased our community’s unity once have happened. We have had continual leadership again. We are a city and a community that truly believes The three MAPS mayors look back at how MAPS transformed Oklahoma City pulling this city in the same direction. we can accomplish more together than apart. Most importantly, if the citizens had not voted for it, Kirk Humphreys: For the past 20 years our business it would not have happened. They had to have a lot of leadership, our political leadership and our civic leadership faith in what we were saying, they did and I think they have been singing the same tune. It’s not because we agree were rewarded. I cannot thank the citizens enough for on everything. It’s because the people of Oklahoma City the gumption and the foresight to vote yes on a tax. That know that it’s more important that we’re working together was a tough thing to ask a then-struggling city to do. to move the city forward than to be able to say, “I was How is the energy in Oklahoma City different right.” And so far, while other cities have tried to emulate today than when MAPS passed in 1993? what we’ve done and have certainly seen some success, Ron Norick: I think one of the main reasons we without the unity that we have experienced here, they will passed MAPS was because the people of Oklahoma City never achieve what we have achieved. were desperate. Our city was struggling. Our downtown What is one message you want to share with area was dying. Businesses were leaving. We had to do the citizens? something. Today nearly everything about Oklahoma Kirk Humphreys: The big mark of MAPS is that City is different except for the city’s footprint and the we’ve all been pulling on the same end of the rope for dedication of our community. People are moving here more than 20 years now. That’s the business community, every day. Businesses are choosing to relocate here. the elected city leadership, it’s the great staff we have at Downtown is full of excitement and activity. MAPS City Hall, all the civic groups, and it’s the people across changed the attitude of this city. our community. Does that mean we agree on everything? No. We don’t agree on everything, but we do agree that Kirk Humphreys: Our city has changed. Our being united is more important than anything else. My children now when they are educated, the first thing prayer for our city is that we don’t forget what got us they think about is coming home to Oklahoma City, here. As we celebrate our success, as we remember the instead of going to Dallas, Denver, or . unity that came out of the bombing, that’s what got us It’s really transformed and changed our city. here and what’s kept us here and we need to remember Mick Cornett: We raised a lot of departing people that as we move forward. in the 70s and 80s, and especially those who went on to Mick Cornett: I want to remind people just how get advanced degrees, they departed our community not quickly this city’s turnaround has happened. It’s been necessarily because they wanted too but we just didn’t 20 years since the vote, 15 years since the first project have the jobs that measured up to their educational opened, but really just about 10 years since the effects attainment. We have also through the years; I think of MAPS ignited our economy. In the last two years, developed a fairly low standard for the city and the we’ve had 25 cities come to Oklahoma City to try and things that we build and the things that we design. learn from how we have created this renaissance. It’s very We hadn’t built a city with high enough standards for easy to point them in the right direction. When those ourselves in a lot of different ways. And so with MAPS, 25 other cities leave Oklahoma City, they may have we began to change that. We began to believe in and taken an idea, they may have seen a building they want value ourselves as a city. to duplicate, they may have taken a couple of concepts. Why are there not more cities experiencing But the one thing they can’t extract from Oklahoma development like Oklahoma City? City is the togetherness, the unity, the bonding that Ron Norick: Oklahoma City is different, we always this city went through from the economic crisis of the have been and we always will be. We take pride in that. 80s and the emotional experiences of the 90s. This is a But if there’s one thing that marks Oklahoma City as very special place today and we need to make sure we truly different, it is that we’re unified. We’ve been unified remember how we got here. in city efforts such as MAPS to change our future. We December 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!

13 OKC: A Destination for Sporting Events combined economic impact of these will be nearly $80 million. “We’ve got a very exciting year ahead of us,” said Mike Carrier, president, Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Oklahoma City continues to grow in popularity as a sports and recreation destination. During 2014, we will welcome thousands upon thousands of visitors to our city for sporting events and championships alone. This gives us an opportunity to showcase all our city has to offer while also giving the city the opportunity to reap the economic benefit of these visitors.” This marks the first time a single city has ever A number of factors play into Oklahoma City’s role as hosted three Division I NCAA Championships in a a sports and recreation destination. From the Oklaho- single calendar year. In 2014, Oklahoma City will ma River and Boathouse District to ASA Hall of Fame host Division I NCAA Championships in wrestling, Stadium, Oklahoma City has quality facilities and ven- softball and volleyball. The NCAA Division 1 Wrestling ues to host a myriad of sporting events. Next year, the Championships is expected to have the largest single-day city will play host to more than 30 sporting events and draw with an estimated 18,500 spectators per day. athletes from across the nation and world. The estimated OKC Chamber Newsletter ad:Layout 1 5/16/12 1:23 PM Page 1

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HeyDay Entertainment Sherri Lynn North DBA TruNorth Agency Softsquatch Interactive, LLC Amusement / Entertainment / Attractions Insurance Computer Software Developers Meeting / Banquet Facilities Ms. Sherri L. North...... 249-2910 Mr. Paul J. Dawson...... 973-4379 Ms. Cathy Doyle...... 310-3500 P.O. Box 1611 11704 Windmill Road 3201 Market Place Edmond, OK 73083 Oklahoma City, OK 73162 Norman, OK 73072 www.trunorthagency.com www.heydayfamilyfun.com Sola Corporation Phoenix Vendor Mall Information Technology Lead Investor Bronze Antiques Ms. Cynthia Brown...... (855) 891-7652 Ms. Kristina Van Buren...... 684-0405 1400 S. Fretz Ave., Suite 140 Labor Ready 3122 N. May Ave. Edmond, OK 73003 Employment Agencies - Temporary Oklahoma City, OK 73112 www.solacorp.net Mr. Douglas Lewis...... 524-1388 www.phoenixvendormall.com 145 NE 23rd St. SpareFoot - Storage Finder Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Board of Advisors Movers www.laborready.com Bronze Storage Radiology Associates, LLC Mr. Matt Schexnayder...... (512) 705-6208 Labor Ready Medical - Imaging Services 720 Brazos St., Suite 300 Employment Agencies - Temporary Ms. Paula Butler...... 945-4740 Austin, TX 78701 Ms. Faith Givens...... 634-3100 3330 NW 56th St., Suite 206 www.sparefoot.com/ 925 SW 59th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 oklahoma-city-ok-self-storage.html Oklahoma City, OK 73109 www.okxray.com www.laborready.com Trenton Jane Marketing Carl Shortt Photography, LLC Internet - Marketing & Advertising Labor Ready Photographers Ms. Amanda Dobbs...... (707) 671-6262 Employment Agencies - Temporary Mr. Carl Shortt, Jr...... 226-3939 15804 Shadow Mountain Drive Mr. Luke Hibbs...... 789-4500 3108 Hackberry Road Edmond, OK 73013 1712 N. Rockwell Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Bethany, OK 73008-6159 www.cshortt.smugmug.com www.laborready.com W. Hershel Lamirand Individual Members Mr. W. Hershel Lamirand, III...... 550-3200 2324 Belleview Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Maxwell Greens, LLC Oil Land Leases Ms. Lindsey Anderson...... 612-6351 2425 Ashley Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73120 The Melting Pot Restaurants Ms. Becky Chapman...... 235-1000 4 E. Sheridan Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73104-2417 www.meltingpot.com/oklahoma-city Mojo Homes, LLC Real Estate We realize you work hard for your money. That’s why we make sure the Ms. Morgan Law...... 439-8625 money you donate works just as hard. We support 60 central Oklahoma 2316 NW 155th St. partner agencies who are committed to make the big changes in our Edmond, OK 73013 community that we all want to see. Because at United Way of Central Oklahoma, you can do more than just give to a good cause. You can Moleculera Labs actually cause something good to happen. Laboratories - Medical Dr. Craig Shimasaki...... 239-5250 800 Research Parkway, Suite 384 unitedwayokc.org Oklahoma City, OK 73104 www.moleculera.com December 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point! 17 Congratulations to the following Chamber members on their recent Grand Openings! All Chamber members are welcome to attend Grand Openings. 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.

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