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FEATURES 4 COVID-19 factor Event industry plans for ‘new normal’
6 Making a connection 6 Virtual meetings heighten importance of audience engagement
8 Following guidelines Tips on government meeting planning 4 8
VENUE DIRECTORY SERVICE DIRECTORY LARGE EVENT VENUES ...... 10 CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAUS ...... 22 OTHER MEETING FACILITIES AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT DEALERS ...... 22 OKC AREA ...... 12 CATERING COMPANIES ...... 23 TULSA AREA ...... 18 SPECIAL EVENT PLANNERS ...... 24 VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANIES ...... 25
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hile the meeting and event reported that 2020 bookings were higher Houck-Barnett, director of sales and mar- planning industry started than years past. keting at the Embassy Suites Oklahoma City 2020 strong, the coronavirus “Meetings and events that had booked in Downtown/Medical Center. pandemic brought a devas- previous years were renewing early to secure “However, labor was one of the biggest is- tating blow to the industry dates for 2020, and there was also a posi- sues facing the hotel industry pre-pandemic. andW forced it to adjust practices to what is tive amount of new business coming in,” There was a significant shortage of talent, expected to be the new normal. she said. and some hotels were recruiting from non- In the first quarter, many venues reported Hilton Garden Inn & Edmond Confer- traditional industries and compromising on an increase in overall bookings compared ence Center’s performance from January experience just to get open positions filled,” with the same time the previous year. to mid-March was 35% better than 2019, Houck-Barnett said. “Hotel supply was at “Prior to the pandemic, the outlook for and the venue’s forecast showed a 25% an all-time high with new hotels opening 2020 was very positive as bookings were up,” increase over 2019, said Sherri Banister, everywhere; demand was high supporting said Charlene Ferris, director of meeting director of sales. the new openings, yet labor wasn’t available and event services for the National Cowboy Hiring and demand for workers in early to meet the demands.” & Western Heritage Museum. 2020 was high, with a shortage of qualified The COVID-19 crisis brought a near-com- This year started out on the upswing for workers available. plete stoppage to the industry, and it is hard other event venues as well. “In January 2020, we reported the larg- to determine when the meeting and event Shelby Kirkes, manager of special events est number of teammates on payroll since planning industry will recover from the ef- for Oklahoma City Dodgers baseball, also the property opened in 2015,” said Tasha fects of the pandemic. 4 4 Meeting Planners Guide 2020 “Our current estimate, based on the vol- “The pandemic has provided us an op- ent,” she said. ume of cancellations, and the response we portunity to evaluate and improve our prac- Banister anticipates an increase in virtual are getting from guests, businesses and tices,” said Ferris. “Social distancing, safety meetings and events, or events being held event planners, is an eight- to 14-month and sanitation guidelines will continue to be as a combination of live and virtual. More recovery period,” said Banister. “We don’t emphasis will be placed on hygiene and ser- have enough data at this point on book- “The pandemic has provided us vice procedures, with an overall emphasis on ing volume and pace, especially since it reducing points of contact as many interpre- dropped by more than 90% for rooms and an opportunity to evaluate and tations of social distancing will become the by 100% for meetings and events.” improve our practices. Social new normal. Embassy Suites’ Houck-Barnett said she distancing, safety and sanitation “We have to be realistic about how at- doesn’t expect full recovery of staffing and tendees will judge their safety and plan events until at least the second quarter of guidelines will continue to be ahead,” said Houck-Barnett. “This includes 2021. practiced and improved.” incorporating social distancing, menu plan- “This is a conservative estimate as this is ning and assuming smaller crowds, even an ever-evolving situation,” said Houck-Bar- months after we are allowed to gather. So- nett, who predicts that, as restrictions ease, – Charlene Ferris, director of cial distancing limits the ability to host larg- there will be an immediate need for smaller meeting and event services er events because they will require twice the instructional training sessions. for the National Cowboy & While several larger events affected by meeting space.” city mandates have been postponed until Western Heritage Museum Despite the challenges, she is hopeful for later this year, there is concern that the dev- the future of the industry post-pandemic. astated economy will hinder the return to practiced and improved.” “People still have a longing to meet and pre-pandemic booking and revenue levels. Kirkes is optimistic the industry will find connect, and I am confident that will nev- “There’s a chance of losing some business new ways to make the industry adapt to its er change,” she said. “While people will that will likely cut back unnecessary costs clients’ needs. continue to be cautious, there will be a for the remainder of the year,” Kirkes said. “While events may look a little different more robust desire to feel personally con- In recovery and beyond, the pandemic than they have in the past, the industry is nected after spending months isolated. will have a lasting effect on the meeting and used to adjusting to current trends and plan- Therefore, we may see a surge in people event planning industry. ning accordingly; this should be no differ- hosting events on a larger scale.”
Oklahoma’s Best Places to Work event held at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in November 2019. Photo by Mark Hancock
2020 Meeting Planners Guide 5 5 Making a connection: Virtual meetings heighten importance of audience engagement By Jennifer Sharpe
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he main issue that attendees of a must. hold an audience’s attention, and it also virtual meetings and events face “Every meeting and event is diff erent comes across as overprepared.” is distraction. To combat that and the organizer should always go back Not all great in-person speakers trans- challenge, meeting planners must to the goals, mission, purpose, and budget late to great online speakers, said Jane work on fostering attendee en- of the organization to help determine the Anderson, president of Edge Productions. Tgagement and connection in the virtual best way to serve attendees,” Ferrell said. “Schedule speakers that know how to setting. Having clearly determined goals also use the online platform to connect with “Th e top challenges for a meeting orga- helps meeting and event planners as they their audience,” she said. nizer hosting a virtual meeting include de- interact with other providers involved in Format and delivery are also important termining what content is relevant to the the event. for engagement. attendees, how to make the meeting en- “It is important to work with whatever “When taking a meeting virtual, think gaging and meaningful, and what compo- professionals that you hire out for ser- about how long your sessions are. What nents or platforms to include,” said Brian vices to reach goals because they might your in-person meeting may have been, Ferrell, president of factor 110. “Whether have diff erent ideas about how you can time-wise, maybe it needs to be shortened it is a one-hour program or a two-day vir- reach them,” said Abby Wolfe, director of on a virtual experience,” said Anderson. tual experience, there is thought that is marketing and communications, Cory’s “It all goes back to what ar e you trying given to the organization of the content, Audio Visual. to accomplish for the attendee, and what general session speakers, opportunities Pay close attention to speakers. will be most comfortable for the attend- for networking and contact with other at- “Choosing your presenter is one of the ee?’ Online attendees have shorter at- tendees, highlighting sponsors and exhibi- most important things you can do to in- tention spans and the content needs to tors, and being creative on how you create crease engagement and attendee experi- match. Shorter presentation times should an immersive experience.” ence,” Wolfe said. “When a presenter is be considered.” As with any event, establishing goals is not animated enough, it is really hard to Anderson suggests hiring a qualified 6 6 Meeting Planners Guide 2020 emcee to keep audience energy up and the event interaction as well. Registering in ings is invaluable,” she said. flow of the program moving forward. advance, blocking time off on the cal- Anderson said to have a plan for how to “The emcee brings more of an engag- endar, setting reminders and reviewing handle technical difficulties for presenters ing rather than just a viewing experience,” materials provided before the meeting as well as for attendees. The best way to she said. “An emcee can deliver a brand can help offset any feelings of disconnect. resolve technical issues for speakers is to message for opening remarks, and can Similarly, interaction can continue after communicate in advance. introduce a speaker. They can also mon- the virtual event ends. “Our suggestion is to use two phone itor Q&A if the presenter is live, and an- “Planners need to look at what can be calls, meetings or touch points with the nounce awards.” done in follow-up to a virtual meeting,” presenters,” she said. Both meeting organizers and attendees Anderson said. “Can a recording be post- “The first is to go over the technical should use interaction and connection to ed for on-demand, for reference back, or requirements, internet connection, and help ward off distraction. Q&A’s and poll- could there be forums where people could how their presentation will be set up, what ing are ways to gauge if attendees are en- gather to discuss the topic after, which their lighting looks like, and how to get gaged, and if they are understanding and help create a sense of community as well?” the best audio and video. Then do a sepa- receiving the content in the intended way. Technology can make or break a virtual rate phone call for the rehearsal.” “Many people, when they think of a vir- event. Attendees should set their goals for tual meeting, they think that it all has to “Not only can professionals provide and what they hope to get out of the meeting be live, but there are opportunities where deliver equipment, setting you up to be or event. A colleague attending the same your speaker could be pre-recorded and successful, but they also can help by being virtual event can be an accountability then Q&A can be addressed in real time a partner in reaching your goals,” Wolfe partner to share and discuss information by the speaker,” Anderson suggested. said. with. Also, attendee interaction begins for an Professionals can also help by speed- Ferrell encourages attendees to be ac- event well before login time. ing up transition time and incorporating tively involved. “Planners need to think about what they graphics into the presentation. “Provide feedback to your meeting or- can send out in advance of the meeting so “If you are recording your meeting for ganizer on how you would like to engage that attendees can be prepared,” Ander- future use, having somebody who can and receive content, serve on a planning son said. help you intertwine great graphical con- or education committee and help bring Attendees play an active role in pre- tent with video content into your record- new ideas to the table.”
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Oklahoma state Capitol building. Journal Record file photo n many ways, government meeting tration publishes per diem rates every Oct. cation is key,” she said. planners work in similar fashion to 1, the beginning of the federal fiscal year, Goad points out that the contracting other meeting planners. However, and those apply whether we are traveling on process takes longer because approval is there are some tips specific to govern- an individual basis or planning a conference required at many levels. She recommends ment meeting planning that can help or event.” providing the supplier with as much detail Iensure the process goes smoothly. The bidding and contracting process is and information up front as possible and “State and federal guidelines are different, more detailed and takes longer with govern- to use the Society of Government Meeting and each state’s guidelines are different, and ment meetings. Professionals as a resource. different state agencies each have unique “There are certain clauses that have to “SGMP’s supplier members, primarily guidelines they’re required to follow,” said be incorporated into any type of contract,” hotels and convention and visitors bureaus, Allison Woodard, human resources devel- Goad said. “In the RFP process, I will in- want to network with government meet- opment operations manager for the Okla- clude an attachment stating the terms and ing planners, and they are actively pursu- homa Department of Mental Health and conditions that need to be incorporated ing government business,” said Goad, who Substance Abuse Services. “Familiarity with into the contract. If there are any issues with is president of the Oklahoma chapter of state purchasing laws will serve you well and that, we know it up front, and that may be a SGMP. circumvent misunderstandings.” deal-breaker.” Goad describes some hotels as govern- “You have to keep up on regulations,” said Woodard agrees. ment-friendly, meaning that they want gov- Shari Goad, event manager for Public Strat- “Ensuring your request for proposal is ernment business and have accounted for egies. “The Government Services Adminis- thorough before sending out the bid for lo- a certain percentage of government busi- 8 8 Meeting Planners Guide 2020 ness. These suppliers are actively seeking Meeting Act and public notice requirements “There’s a lot of value with face-to-face, and and working with government entities on and how they apply, or do not apply, to the I am a fan of in-person meetings and events,” a regular basis. Some hotels cannot accom- meeting in question,” he said. “Similarly, one she said. modate the GSA rate unless it is during a must be cognizant of requirements related to Woodard concurred. certain season. accessibility, both under the Americans with “We are social creatures and many of us “When I am trying to source a hotel, Disabilities Act and any more specific local look for opportunities to come together to whether it is in Oklahoma or nationwide, I regulations. Most importantly, understand meet up and connect in person.” don’t rule any out,” Goad suggests. that government users have different person- In the post-pandemic world, even as there “Some government planners think that al and organizational backgrounds versus is a return to in-person events, having a vir- certain properties would never offer the gov- private sector users, particularly as it relates tual option will be an upfront necessity rather ernment rate, when, in fact, they do if you to experience with technology.” than an afterthought. happen to hit them at a time when they need The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the “Now, more than ever, our clients are look- the business.” entire meeting and event planning indus- ing to us to guide the way, learn new tech- Perhaps the biggest improvement in the try, and government meetings have certainly nologies, and introduce them to possibilities industry, according to Goad, has been hotels been affected significantly. they would otherwise may not have known having a dedicated sales manager who works “Immediately we saw the need to transition existed,” said Woodard. specifically with the government events. events to virtual platforms,” said Goad, not- “Moving day-to-day work to the virtual Goad’s strategy is to be transparent with ing that those events that did not go virtual space and even relaxing laws to allow for vir- the budget when working with suppliers from have been postponed, and new events are still tual public meetings has forced government the start. being planned and scheduled. organizations and employees to have a crash “You just don’t know until you ask,” she “In the corporate world, when the econo- course in being connected,” Leatherbee said. said. “In a corporate group, there might be a my is down, many businesses will slow down “While this will certainly impact meetings lot of extra dollars to spend, but that is gener- and business meetings follow,” she said. as we move forward, it will be critical to re- ally not the case with the government.” “With the government, there is still a need member that this evolution happened on the Woodard said setting timelines and dates to conduct government business and have basis of necessity, and that many consider- for check-ins with suppliers can help avoid their meetings. They are going to happen, ations that should be in place surrounding big headaches in the days leading up to an regardless of what the economy is doing. The network capability, data security and device event. question is just now a matter of when and infrastructure may not have been fully eval- Tom Leatherbee, director of community what time.” uated. How those issues are addressed will services for the city of Del City, shares specif- Goad predicts one to two years of uncer- depend on the ongoing need case for virtual ic insight on meetings in government space. tainty with the industry, but that there will be meetings, and that will be driven both by sup- “It is essential to know the relevant Open a return to in-person events. ply and necessity.”
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OKC AREA Services Provided: Property includes the Services Provided: Facilities, livestock Jim Norick Arena with more than 8,000 complex Chesapeake Energy Arena permanent seats and quality video/ sound LARGE ORU Mabee Center 100 W. Reno Ave., OKC 73102 technology; state-of-the-art equine facili- 7777 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa 74171 405-602-8700 FAX 405-602-8505 ties with more than 3,000 stalls, multiple 918-495-6000 www.chesapeakearena.com arena and warm-up spaces; the Bennett EVENT https://mabeecenter.com Total conference room square footage: Event Center (OKC’s newest large event 34,074 space); free high-speed Wi-Fi; and full-ser- Total conference room square footage: VENUES No. of meeting rooms: 21 vice concessions and catering in addition 105,000 Capacity of largest seated room: 20,000 to other traditional rental equipment and No. of meeting rooms: 6 Capacity of reception: 18203 event labor Capacity of largest seated room: 11,300 Owner: City of Oklahoma City Owner: Oral Roberts University Headquarters: Oklahoma City TULSA AREA Headquarters: Tulsa Top Oklahoma Executive: Chris Semrau Top Oklahoma Executive: Tony Winters Cox Convention Center BOK Center Catering information: In-house catering 200 S. Denver Ave., Tulsa 74103 One Myriad Gardens, OKC 73102 Services Provided: Audio equipment, 918-894-4200 FAX 918-894-4445 405-602-8500 FAX 405-602-8505 rigging, staging, video and lighting www.bokcenter.com www.coxconventioncenter.com Total conference room square footage: SMG - Cox Business Center Total conference room square footage: 100 Civic Center, Tulsa 74103 102,428 25,000 918-894-4350 FAX 918-894-4229 No. of meeting rooms: 21 Capacity of largest seated room: 18,500 www.coxcentertulsa.com Square footage of largest room: 25,956 Owner: City of Tulsa Total conference room square footage: Capacity of largest seated room: 10,260 Headquarters: Tulsa Capacity of reception: 7,198 Top Oklahoma Executive: Casey Sparks 310,625 Owner: City of Oklahoma City Catering information: In-house catering No. of meeting rooms: 34 Headquarters: Oklahoma City Services Provided: Full-service arena Square footage of largest room: Top Oklahoma Executive: Chris Semrau Expo Square 1,026,000 Capacity of largest seated room: 8,010 State Fair Park 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa 74114 Capacity of reception: 3300 3001 Gen. Pershing Blvd., OKC 73107 918-744-1113 FAX 918-744-8725 Owner: City of Tulsa 405-948-6700 FAX 405-948-6828 www.exposquare.com Headquarters: Tulsa www.statefairparkokc.com Total conference room square footage: Top Oklahoma Executive: Casey Sparks Total conference room square footage: 528,250 Catering information: SAVOR ...Catering 423,000 No. of meeting rooms: 4 Square footage of largest room: 201,000 Square footage of largest room: 354,000 by SMG; on-and off -site catering to the Owner: Oklahoma State Fair Inc. (operator) Capacity of largest seated room: 27,000 Tulsa area Headquarters: Oklahoma City Owner: Tulsa County Public Facilities Services Provided: Features the Top Oklahoma Executive: Timothy J. Authority 30,000-square-foot Tulsa Ballroom, newly O’Toole, President & CEO Headquarters: Tulsa renovated Assembly Hall with built-in stage, Catering information: Impact Catering Top Oklahoma Executive: Mark Andrus Conference Hall, 7,000-seat arena with provides fi rst-class concessions along with Catering information: On-site catering event suites, 102,600-square-foot dividable both on- and off -site catering to fi t any need through PartyServe Exhibit Hall and 34 meeting rooms
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EDMOND Catering information: In-house catering Ramada Plaza Hotel Top Oklahoma Executive: Delmus Gobble Services Provided: Business 930 E. Second St., Edmond 73034 Catering information: Catering team American Legion Post 111 equipment services (405) 341-3577 FAX (405) 341-9279 devoted to conference center help create 101 E. Fifth St., Edmond 73034 special meals for each client Inspirations Tea Room www.ramada.com 405-341-3049 Total conference room square footage: Services Provided: Corporate, conference, 2118 W. Edmond Rd., Edmond 73003 Capacity of largest seated room: 195 15,098 small meetings, weddings, bridal/baby 405-715-2525 Owner: Nonprofit Organization Headquarters: Oklahoma City showers, religious conventions, inspirationstearoom.com Catering information: Outside catering Top Oklahoma Executive: Robert Lewter family reunions is permitted Capacity of largest seated room: 50 Capacity of reception: 50 Wings Event Center Downtown Community Center MOORE Owner: Larry Rhoads 13700 N. 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Broadway, Moore 73160 www.edmondok.com No. of meeting rooms: 2 Top Oklahoma Executive: Tamara Rhoads 405-793-5090 FAX (405) 793-4088 Total conference room square footage: Square footage of largest room: 1,700 www.cityofmoore.com/centralpark Larry Rhoads 9,984 Capacity of largest seated room: 250 Total conference room square footage: Catering information: In-house catering No. of meeting rooms: 4 Owner: Nonprofit Organization 3,000 Square footage of largest room: 5,016 Nigh University Center at Headquarters: Edmond Square footage of largest room: 2,000 Capacity of largest seated room: 250 the University of Central Top Oklahoma Executive: Cheri Weaver, Capacity of largest seated room: 150 Capacity of reception: 250 Oklahoma Executive Director Owner: City of Moore Owner: City of Edmond Catering information: Open catering 100 N. University Dr., Edmond 73034 Headquarters: Moore Headquarters: Edmond Services Provided: Banquet room and 405-974-2244 FAX 405-974-3868 Top Oklahoma Executive: Todd Jenson Top Oklahoma Executive: Sandra Hender- gazebo, on-site event coordinator, tables, events.uco.edu son, Community Center Coordinator chairs and linens Total conference room square footage: NORMAN Catering information: Outside 37,000 catering permitted Catering Creations No. of meeting rooms: 25 GUTHRIE Services Provided: Tables and chairs, PA Event Center Capacity of largest seated room: 600 system with microphone, TV/DVD combo, Lazy E Arena 3750 W. Main, Norman 73072 Capacity of reception: 600 projector, screen, coffee maker 9600 Lazy E Dr., Guthrie 73044 (405) 364-1400 Owner: University of Central Oklahoma 405-282-RIDE FAX 405-282-3785 cateringcreationsconcierge.com Edmond Library Headquarters: Edmond www.lazye.com Capacity of largest seated room: 100 10 S. Boulevard, Edmond 73034 Top Oklahoma Executive: Jennifer Alexan- Total conference room square footage: 405-341-9282 der, Assistant director 74,700 Embassy Suites Norman Hotel www.metrolibrary.org Catering information: On-site catering Headquarters: Guthrie and Conference Center Capacity of largest seated room: 100 Services Provided: Conferences, events, Top Oklahoma Executive: Dan Wall, Gener- 2501 Conference Dr., Norman 73069 405-364-8040 FAX 405-253-3377 Owner: Friends of the Metropolitan meetings, banquets, weddings al Manager and Vice President norman.embassysuites.com Library System and receptions Services Provided: Room Setup MIDWEST CITY Total conference room square footage: Oklahoma Christian University 50,000 Financial District of OK 2501 E. Memorial Rd., Edmond 73013 Reed Center No. of meeting rooms: 21 Conference Center 405-425-6300 5800 Will Rogers Rd., Midwest City 73110 Capacity of largest seated room: 3,160 1725 E. 15th St., Edmond 73013 www.oc.edu/eventsw 405-741-REED (7333) FAX 405-736-0973 Owner: John Q. Hammons Hotels and 405-348-0960 Total conference room square footage: www.reedcenter.com Resorts Total conference room square footage: 60,000 Total conference room square footage: Headquarters: Springfield, MO 1,500 No. of meeting rooms: 10 21,224 Year Founded: 2008 Capacity of largest seated room: 40 Capacity of largest seated room: 608 No. of meeting rooms: 9 Top Oklahoma Executive: Rex W. Amsler Owner: Financial District of Oklahoma Capacity of largest seated room: 1,125 Owner: Oklahoma Christian University HeyDay Entertainment - Headquarters: Edmond Owner: The City of Midwest City Headquarters: Edmond Norman Headquarters: Midwest City Hilton Garden Inn & Edmond Catering information: [email protected] 3201 Market Pl., Norman 73072 Top Oklahoma Executive: Tammy McDaniel Conference Center Services Provided: meeting, reception, 405-310-3500 FAX 405-701-8053 2833 Conference Dr., Edmond 73034 theatre, auditorium, conference Sheraton Midwest City Hotel www.heydayfun.com 405-285-0900 FAX 405-285-0333 at the Reed Conference Center Total conference room square footage: Petroleum Club North hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com 5750 Will Rogers Rd., Midwest City 73110 4,000 1 N. Sooner Rd., Edmond 73034 Total conference room square footage: 405-455-1800 FAX 405-736-0973 Capacity of largest seated room: 100 405-232-1184 20,000 sheraton.marriott.com Headquarters: Norman www.petroleumclubokc.com No. of meeting rooms: 18 Total conference room square footage: Top Oklahoma Executive: Brad Little, Trey Square footage of largest room: 9,750 Capacity of largest seated room: 40 32,000 Bates, Michael Lawrence and Kurt Crooks Capacity of largest seated room: 700 Capacity of reception: 120 Capacity of largest seated room: 700 Services Provided: Event venue, meeting Capacity of reception: 1000 Owner: Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City Owner: The City of Midwest City space, catering, bartending, wait staff, event Owner: Covell Partners in Development LLC Headquarters: Oklahoma City Starwood Hotels & Resorts setup and tear-down, decorating services, Headquarters: Edmond Top Oklahoma Executive: Verej Jazirvar, An Aimbridge Hospitality property team building, leadership training, bowling, Top Oklahoma Executive: Jesse Krewall, General manager Headquarters: Midwest City laser tag, mini golf, arcade, ropes course, General Manager Catering information: In-house catering Year Founded: 2003 laser maze 12 12 Meeting Planners Guide 2020 J.D. McCarty Center Services Provided: Two projection screens, OU Forum and Conference Catering information: In-house catering 2002 E. Robinson St., Norman 73071 TV, VCR, lighting level controls, sound Services available; outside catering permitted for 405-360-4721 system and other audiovisual equipment 1704 Asp Ave., Norman 73072 a fee www.jdmc.org available upon request 405-325-3603 FAX 405-325-7589 Services Provided: Linens, tables and chairs, stage and sound system, profession- Total conference room square footage: Moore Norman www.ou.edu/outreach al sound system 3,150 Technology Center Capacity of largest seated room: 168 Owner: Board of Regents of the University No. of meeting rooms: 3 4701 12th Ave. NW, Norman 73069 The Trails Golf Club of Oklahoma Square footage of largest room: 3,150 405-364-5763 3200 S. Berry Rd., Norman 73072 Headquarters: Norman Capacity of reception: 150 mntechnology.com 405-364-3790 Catering information: In-house catering Owner: State of Oklahoma Total conference room square footage: www.trailsgolf.com Services Provided: On-site conference Catering information: In-house catering 15,110 Total conference room square footage: service coordinators, complimentary Wi-Fi, Services Provided: Wi-Fi connectivity, No. of meeting rooms: 18 8,500 full-service video production, webinar and audiovisual system, drop-down screens, Capacity of largest seated room: 200 Capacity of largest seated room: 100 satellite services; in-house audio, video and LCD projectors Owner: Moore Norman Technology Center Headquarters: Norman computer equipment; in-house marketing Headquarters: Oklahoma City Top Oklahoma Executive: Jim Hess Joy’s Palace Event Center and promotional support, including a Top Oklahoma Executive: Steve Ketchum Catering information: In-house catering 300 E. Main St., Norman 73069 website for your event; secure registration Services Provided: Projection screen, Services Provided: Food and (405) 887-3474 services - online and on-sire set up and LCD projector, internet access, VCR/DVD beverage managers Total conference room square footage: support; room setup system, computer link to LCD projector, 4,000 marker boards and markers, Rip charts, Red Room Event Center Capacity of largest seated room: 250 OKLAHOMA CITY microphones, house sound 114 W. Main St., Norman 73069 Owner: Joy Stalberg 21c Museum Hotel 405-579-2000 Headquarters: Norman NCED Conference Center redroomparty.com Oklahoma City Top Oklahoma Executive: Joy Stalberg 900 W. Main St., OKC 73016 & Hotel Total conference room square footage: 405-982-6900 Legends Times Two 2801 E. State Hwy. 9, Norman 73071 3,400 405-447-9000 FAX 405-366-1865 www.21cmuseumhotels.com 1333 W. Lindsey, Norman 73069 Capacity of largest seated room: 100 cc.nced.com Total conference room square footage: 405-329-8888 Total conference room square footage: The Cleveland County 14,000 www.legendsrestaurant.com 75,000 Fairgrounds No. of meeting rooms: 10 Total conference room square footage: No. of meeting rooms: 46 615 E. Robinson, Norman 73072 Square footage of largest room: 5,400 3,150 Square footage of largest room: 9,450 405-360-4721 Owner: 21c Museum Hotels Capacity of largest seated room: 80 Capacity of largest seated room: 850 www.clevelandcountyfair.org Headquarters: Louisville, KY Owner: Joe Sparks Owner: U.S. Postal Service, managed by Total conference room square footage: Top Oklahoma Executive: Matt Cowden, Rebecca Sparks Aramark 36,000 General manager Headquarters: Norman Headquarters: Washington, D.C. Capacity of largest seated room: 225 Top Oklahoma Executive: Rebecca Sparks Advance Center For Year Founded: 1992 Owner: Cleveland County Government Joe Sparks Free Enterprise Top Oklahoma Executive: Andrew Stanfield Headquarters: Norman Catering information: In-house catering 415 NE 13th St., OKC 73104 Catering information: Full-service catering Top Oklahoma Executive: Bryan Jenkins Services Provided: LCD projector, laptop (405) 602-1667 FAX 855-819-0085 Services Provided: Full-service conference sound amplification systems, screens, The Depot ocpathink.org center with state-of-the-art audiovisual 200 S. Jones Ave., Norman 73069 standing podium, easels, dry erase board, Total conference room square footage: equipment and event enhancements 405-307-9320 wireless microphone, 50-inch flat panel TV 3,078 including floral arrangements, themed www.pasnorman.org No. of meeting rooms: 2 and DVD player décor and custom lighting to meet all of Owner: Nonprofit Organization Square footage of largest room: 3,078 Lloyd Noble Center your event needs. Top Oklahoma Executive: Shari Jackson Capacity of largest seated room: 260 2900 S. Jenkins, Norman 73019 Norman Hotel Services Provided: Smoke-free, kitchen- Capacity of reception: 136 405-325-4666 FAX 405-325-4583 1000 N. Interstate Dr., Norman 73072 ette, outside covered patio Owner: Nonprofit Organization www.lloydnoblecenter.com Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs 405-364-2882 The Hall at the Railhouse Total conference room square footage: Headquarters: Oklahoma City normanhotelok.com 102 W. Eufaula St., Ste. 205, Norman 73069 15,575 Top Oklahoma Executive: Jonathan Small, Total conference room square footage: 405-778-0003 No. of meeting rooms: 1 Executive Vice President 7,348 therailhousenorman.com Square footage of largest room: 15,575 Capacity of largest seated room: 500 Total conference room square footage: Ambassador Oklahoma City Capacity of largest seated room: 11,205 Owner: Bricktown Capital LLC 5,000 1200 N. Walker Ave., OKC 73103 Owner: Board of Regents of the University Capacity of largest seated room: 200 405-600-6200 of Oklahoma Oklahoma Memorial Union at the University of Oklahoma Headquarters: Norman ambassadorokc.com Headquarters: Norman Services Provided: Linen rental, alcohol Owner: Ambassador Hotels 900 Asp Ave., Norman 73019 Catering information: Levy Restaurants services, DJ services, catering services, Top Oklahoma Executive: Shawn Rogers 405-325-2121 visual services Catering information: Full-service catering MidFirst Bank Courtside Club www.union.ou.edu Services Provided: On-site meeting plan- 2900 S. Jenkins, Norman 73072 Total conference room square footage: The Main Street Event Center ner, audiovisual equipment and support 405-325-4666 25,000 300 E. Main St., Norman 73069 www.lloydnoblecenter.com No. of meeting rooms: 25 405-420-9912; 405-420-9913 American Banjo Museum Total conference room square footage: Square footage of largest room: 8,885 www.themainstreeteventcenter.com 9 E. Sheridan Ave., OKC 73104 4,500 Capacity of largest seated room: 830 Total conference room square footage: 405-604-2793 No. of meeting rooms: 1 Capacity of reception: 875 6,200 www.americanbanjomuseum.com Capacity of largest seated room: 300 Owner: University of Oklahoma No. of meeting rooms: 2 No. of meeting rooms: 3 Owner: University of Oklahoma Headquarters: Norman Capacity of largest seated room: 200 Capacity of largest seated room: 42 Headquarters: Norman Top Oklahoma Executive: Laura Tontz, Capacity of reception: 350 Capacity of reception: 200 Catering information: In-house catering Director Headquarters: Norman Headquarters: Oklahoma City 2020 Meeting Planners Guide 13 13 Top Oklahoma Executive: Johnny Baier, Catering information: Soul, American, Capacity of largest seated room: 150 www.marriott.com/okcdt Executive Director comfort, vegetarian, gluten free Capacity of reception: 180 Total conference room square footage: Services Provided: Corporate, wedding, Owner: Oklahoma City 4,704 Artspace at Untitled graduation, private, breakfast, boxed Boathouse Foundation No. of meeting rooms: 7 One NE 23rd St., OKC 73104 lunches, dinner Headquarters: Oklahoma City Square footage of largest room: 1,350 405-815-9995 Top Oklahoma Executive: Michael J. Knopp Capacity of largest seated room: 120 www.1ne3.org Cattlemen’s Special Event Capacity of reception: 100 Total conference room square footage: Center Civic Center Music Hall Owner: John Q. Hammons Hotels 6,000 1325 S. Agnew Ave., OKC 73108 201 N. Walker Ave., OKC 73102 and Resorts Capacity of largest seated room: 120 405-236-0146 405-297-2584 Headquarters: Springfield, MO Capacity of reception: 200 www.cattlemensrestaurant.com www.okcciviccenter.com Top Oklahoma Executive: Bryan Davis, Owner: Nonprofit Organization Capacity of largest seated room: 170 No. of meeting rooms: 6 General Manager Headquarters: Oklahoma City Cattlemen’s Steakhouse Capacity of largest seated room: 2,477 Catering information: Catering informa- Top Oklahoma Executive: Laura Warriner 1309 S. Agnew Ave., OKC 73108 Capacity of reception: 300 tion: In-house catering Catering information: Kitchen available (405) 236-0416 Owner: City of Oklahoma City Services Provided: Services provided: on property www.cattlemensrestaurant.com Headquarters: Oklahoma City Indoor pool, complimentary internet, Services Provided: Tables, chairs, linens, Capacity of largest seated room: 120 Top Oklahoma Executive: Elizabeth Gray 24-hour fitness, on-site restaurant, lounge, screen, projector, small bar and refrigerator Chesapeake Boathouse Colcord Hotel room service, valet or self-parking garage, Best Western Plus Saddleback Boathouse District, 725 S. Lincoln Blvd., 15 N. Robinson Ave., OKC 73102 Starbucks, full-service bar, Wi-Fi, Inn & Conference Center OKC 73129 405-601-4300 in-room safe 4300 SW Third St., OKC 73108 405-552-4040 www.colcordhotel.com The Criterion 405-947-7000 FAX 405-948-7636 www.boathousedistrict.org Total conference room square footage: 500 E. Sheridan Ave., OKC 73104 www.bwsaddleback.com Capacity of largest seated room: 200 5,549 405-840-5500 Total conference room square footage: Owner: Oklahoma City No. of meeting rooms: 4 criterionokc.com 7,755 Boathouse Foundation Square footage of largest room: 2,400 Total conference room square footage: No. of meeting rooms: 8 Headquarters: Oklahoma City Capacity of largest seated room: 180 39,000 Square footage of largest room: 2,844 Top Oklahoma Executive: Michael J. Knopp Capacity of reception: 160 Capacity of largest seated room: 1,100 Capacity of largest seated room: 400 Owner: Sheridan Colcord LLC Chesapeake Finish Line Tower Capacity of reception: 4000 Owner: PLD Hospitality LLC Headquarters: Oklahoma City 725 S. Lincoln Blvd., OKC 73129 Owner: Ronnye Farmer Headquarters: Oklahoma City Year Founded: 1910 405-552-4040 Philip Randolph Year Founded: 1985 Top Oklahoma Executive: Blane Thomp- www.boathousedistrict.org Headquarters: Oklahoma City Top Oklahoma Executive: Patrick Powell, son, General manager No. of meeting rooms: 2 General manager Crowne Plaza Hotel Capacity of largest seated room: 100 Coles Garden Catering information: In-house catering 2945 Northwest Expressway, OKC 73112 Owner: Oklahoma City 1415 NE 63rd St., OKC 73111 Services Provided: Microphones, 405-848-4811 FAX 405-842-4328 Boathouse Foundation 405-478-1529 FAX 405-478-4513 video recorders and players, PowerPoint www.crowneplazaokc.com Headquarters: Oklahoma City www.colesgarden.net projector, computer, public address sound Total conference room square footage: Top Oklahoma Executive: Michael J. Total conference room square footage: system, portable stages, blackboards and 11,366 Knopp, Executive Director of the Oklahoma 5,500 whiteboards; easels, flipcharts, podiums No. of meeting rooms: 5 City Boathouse Foundation No. of meeting rooms: 2 and screens, menu planning assistance, Square footage of largest room: 4,480 Capacity of largest seated room: 200 complete program coordination, audio/ Chevy Bricktown Events Capacity of largest seated room: 450 Owner: Jenny Dotter visual assistance, fax and copy Center Year Founded: 2006 Headquarters: Oklahoma City services available 429 E. California Ave., OKC 73104 Services Provided: Full meeting and Year Founded: 2001 405-236-4143 FAX 405-236-3669 convention services Biltmore Hotel Oklahoma Top Oklahoma Executive: Jenny Dotter, www.chevyeventscenter.com 401 S. Meridian Ave., OKC 73108 Owner Dave & Buster’s Total conference room square footage: 405-947-7681 FAX 405-947-0315 Catering information: Provided C2 5501 N. May Ave., Oklahoma City 73112 16,000 www.biltmoreokc.com Catering 405-254-9900 FAX 405-254-1754 No. of meeting rooms: 1 Total conference room square footage: Services Provided: High-speed internet daveandbusters.com Capacity of largest seated room: 650 20,000 and Wi-Fi, all rooms handicap accessible, Capacity of largest seated room: 110 Capacity of reception: 1800 No. of meeting rooms: 18 theater, classroom or conference settings, Owner: Dave and Buster’s Headquarters: OKC Capacity of largest seated room: 900 setup and cleanup, three catering kitchens, Owner: Steve King Owner: Joseph Investments Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark beautiful gardens, Koi fish ponds Headquarters: Dallas Headquarters: Oklahoma City 2 S. Mickey Mantle Dr., OKC 73102 and waterfalls Top Oklahoma Executive: Eddie Deaso, Year Founded: 1972 405-218-1000 General Manager Top Oklahoma Executive: Bobby Abraham www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t238 The Conference Center at Services Provided: Private event spaces, Ruth Abraham No. of meeting rooms: 4 Mercy full capability for meeting and conferences Catering information: In-house catering Owner: City of Oklahoma City 4300 W. Memorial Rd., OKC 73120 (podium, microphone, projection screens, Services Provided: Full meeting, banquet, Headquarters: Oklahoma City 405-752-3540 FAX 405-936-5288 etc.) full banquet buffet choices, bar pack- reception and convention services available Top Oklahoma Executive: Michael Byrnes Total conference room square footage: ages, and full entertainment center without Catering information: In-house catering 14,635 “Million-Dollar-Midway” The Bryant Center Services Provided: Private meeting and Capacity of largest seated room: 250 2200 N. Bryant Ave., OKC 73121 Devon Boathouse event space, onsite audio/visual equipment, Owner: Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City 405-605-3022 Boathouse District, 725 S. Lincoln Blvd., digital board and LED board message Headquarters: Oklahoma City www.thebryantcenter.com OKC 73129 Top Oklahoma Executive: Susie Wooten Capacity of largest seated room: 400 CHK|Central Boathouse 405-552-4040 Owner: Demetra E. Bailey 732 Riversport Dr., OKC 73129 Courtyard by Marriott www.boathousedistrict.org Headquarters: Oklahoma City 405-552-4040 Downtown No. of meeting rooms: 1 Top Oklahoma Executive: Demetra chkcentralboathouse.com 2 W. Reno Ave., OKC 73102 Capacity of largest seated room: 650 E. Bailey No. of meeting rooms: 3 800-236-2427 Capacity of reception: 1800 14 14 Meeting Planners Guide 2020 Embassy Suites by Hilton www.exhibitcgallery.com Kurt Crooks 405-631-3321 Hotel NW Total conference room square footage: Catering information: Full-service catering Total conference room square footage: 3233 Northwest Expressway, OKC 73112 4,000 and bar with menu selections from Double 2,169 405-842-6633 FAX 405-840-5338 No. of meeting rooms: 1 Dave’s Pizza & Boomerang Grill No. of meeting rooms: 3 www.towerhoteloklahomacity.com Capacity of largest seated room: 75 Services Provided: Bowling, arcade, cater- Square footage of largest room: 926 Total conference room square footage: Owner: Chickasaw Nation ing, bar service, event setup and tear-down, Capacity of largest seated room: 90 11,600 Headquarters: Ada IT support, event decorating and planning Owner: Magnuson Hotels Worldwide Top Oklahoma Executive: Tom Farris Capacity of largest seated room: 1,000 Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma McClendon Whitewater Center Catering information: In-house catering Owner: Champak Patel City-Bricktown 800 Riversport Dr., OKC 73129 Headquarters: Fort Mitchell, KY Services Provided: Audio-visual capabil- 328 E. Sheridan Ave., OKC 73104 405-552-4040 Year Founded: 1985 ities 405-270-0588 www.riversportokc.org Top Oklahoma Executive: Patrick Wyatt, Flint Restaurant hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com Total conference room square footage: General Manager 15 N. Robinson Ave., OKC 73102 Total conference room square footage: 2,169 Embassy Suites by Hilton Will 405-605-0657 7,430 No. of meeting rooms: 3 Rogers World Airport flintokc.com No. of meeting rooms: 6 Square footage of largest room: 926 Year Founded: 2012 Capacity of largest seated room: 116 1815 S. Meridian Ave., OKC 73108 Square footage of largest room: 4,032 Top Oklahoma Executive: Lindsay Claxton, Owner: Oklahoma City Boathouse Foun- 405-682-6000 FAX 405-682-9835 Owner: Apple Ten Oklahoma LLC Director of Sales and Marketing dation www.oklahomacity.embassysuites.com Headquarters: Richmond, VA Headquarters: Oklahoma City Total conference room square footage: The Grande Hall at Castle Falls Top Oklahoma Executive: Jeff Raymond Services Provided: Audio/visual equip- Top Oklahoma Executive: Michael J. Knopp 11,375 820 N. MacArthur Blvd., OKC 73127 ment rental, business center, meeting No. of meeting rooms: 12 405-942-6133 Metro Technology Centers/ Square footage of largest room: 5,900 castlefalls.com rooms, printer Springlake Campus Capacity of largest seated room: 600 Total conference room square footage: Hyatt Place Oklahoma City 1900 Springlake Dr., OKC 73111-5238 Capacity of reception: 400 5,000 Bricktown 405-595-4495 FAX 405-424-7815 Owner: MLCV Oklahoma LLC No. of meeting rooms: 4 20 Russell M. Perry Ave., OKC 73102 www.metrotech.edu Headquarters: Minnesota Square footage of largest room: 5,000 405-702-4028 Total conference room square footage: Year Founded: 1987 Capacity of largest seated room: 250 www.hyatt.com 31,000 Top Oklahoma Executive: Chris DeAngeli Owner: Amy Rollins Total conference room square footage: No. of meeting rooms: 13 Catering information: Hotel has 5 qualified Ralph Rollins 1,832 Square footage of largest room: 4,620 tenured staff to help with meeting room, Headquarters: Oklahoma City No. of meeting rooms: 3 Capacity of largest seated room: 350 catering and overnight accommodations Catering information: In-house catering Square footage of largest room: 1,832 Capacity of reception: 550 needs. The hotel provides the catering, Services Provided: Audio-visual capabil- Capacity of largest seated room: 150 Headquarters: Oklahoma City audio visual and offers free wires HSIA in all ities Headquarters: Chicago, IL Year Founded: 1979 meeting rooms. All meeting space is going Hampton Inn & Suites Top Oklahoma Executive: Bryan Werkman Top Oklahoma Executive: David Moore, through a renovation with new carpet, wall Conference Center Services Coordinator Oklahoma City - Bricktown Catering information: In-house catering vinyl, lighting as well as adding a new 1500 Catering information: In-house catering 300 E. Sheridan Ave., OKC 73104 square foot meeting room. All expected to Lansbrook Event Center Services Provided: Full meeting, conven- 405-232-3600 be complete by end of July, 2020. 6009 Northwest Expressway, OKC 73132 tions and special events services Services Provided: Catering, audio visual, www.hamptoninn.com (405) 720-2100 FAX (405) 722-8924 linen, ice water service, notepads, pens Total conference room square footage: www.lansbrookeventcenter.com The Montgomery Event Center and mints. 2,616 Total conference room square footage: 500 W. Main St., OKC 73102 No. of meeting rooms: 4 6,500 405-236-2420 FAX 405-601-5581 Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Capacity of largest seated room: 60 Owner: Carolyne Williams www.themontgomeryokc.com Downtown/Medical Center Owner: Apple Ten Oklahoma LLC Headquarters: Oklahoma City Total conference room square footage: 741 N. Phillips Ave., OKC 73112 Headquarters: Richmond, VA Top Oklahoma Executive: Carolyne 9,300 405-239-3900 FAX 405-234-5565 : 550 Catering information: In-house catering Williams Capacity of largest seated room www.oklahomacityok.embassysuites.com Services Provided: 32-inch LCD HDTV, Owner: Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings Total conference room square footage: projections screen, microphones, DVD play- The Magnolia Headquarters: Oklahoma City 10,500 er, flipcharts and markers, LCD projector, 722 N. Broadway Ave., OKC 73102 Top Oklahoma Executive: Gretchen No. of meeting rooms: 10 extension cords, food and beverage services 405-410-6196 FAX 405-521-0100 Mendus Square footage of largest room: 7,613 Total conference room square footage: per request Moore Norman Technology Capacity of largest seated room: 1,200 7,000 Capacity of reception: 1000 HeyDay Entertainment - OKC No. of meeting rooms: 1 Center 200 S. Oklahoma Ave., Ste. HD, OKC 73104 13301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., OKC 73170-4701 Owner: Midtown Renaissance Capacity of largest seated room: 250 405-602-5680 405-809-3548 Headquarters: Oklahoma City Capacity of reception: 250 www.heydayfun.com www.mntc.edu Year Founded: 2015 Owner: Christopher Salyer Total conference room square footage: Total conference room square footage: Top Oklahoma Executive: Christian Harris, Jennifer Salyer 1,422 17,901 General Manager Headquarters: Oklahoma City No. of meeting rooms: 4 No. of meeting rooms: 7 Catering information: In-house catering Top Oklahoma Executive: Christopher Square footage of largest room: 420 Capacity of largest seated room: 450 Services Provided: Business center, fitness Salyer, Owner Capacity of largest seated room: 28 Owner: Moore Norman Technology Center center on-site, in-room complimentary wire- Jennifer Salyer Owner: Brad Little Headquarters: Oklahoma City less internet, high-speed wireless internet, Catering information: Open catering Trey Bates Top Oklahoma Executive: Steve Ketchum, indoor saltwater pool, three outside venue Services Provided: Large and newly reno- Michael Lawrence Executive Director/Campus Director spaces, surface parking vated event space in the heart of downtown Kurt Crooks Catering information: Preferred caterer conveniently located on Automobile Alley Exhibit C Native Gallery & Headquarters: Oklahoma City Services Provided: Projection screen, LCD Gifts Top Oklahoma Executive: Brad Little Magnuson Hotel Oklahoma projector, internet access, VCR/DVD sys- One E. Sheridan Ave., Ste. 100, OKC 73104 Trey Bates City South tem, computer link to LCD projector, marker 405-767-8900 Michael Lawrence 6800 S. I-35 Service Rd., OKC 73149 boards and markers, Rip charts 2020 Meeting Planners Guide 15 15 Moore Norman Technology www.nonnas.com 405-235-4458 Total conference room square footage: Center/S. Penn. Campus Capacity of largest seated room: 80 oklahomahof.com 23,526 Total conference room square footage: Owner: Janus Hotels & Resorts 13301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., OKC 73170-4701 Oklahoma City Farmers 6,200 Headquarters: Boca Raton, FL 405-364-5763 Public Market www.mntc.edu Square footage of largest room: 5,000 Top Oklahoma Executive: Joe Oglesby 311 S. Klein Ave., OKC 73108 Total conference room square footage: Capacity of largest seated room: 250 405-232-6506 FAX 405-218-2362 Presbyterian Health 17,901 Capacity of reception: 400 www.okcfarmersmarket.com Foundation Conference Center No. of meeting rooms: 7 Owner: Nonprofit, 501(c) 3 organization Total conference room square footage: 655 Research Pkwy., Ste. 100, OKC 73104 Square footage of largest room: 6,336 Top Oklahoma Executive: Shannon Rich 37,000 405-606-4606 FAX 405-606-4603 Capacity of largest seated room: 450 Catering information: Catering available No. of meeting rooms: 2 phfcc.ouhsc.edu Headquarters: Oklahoma City through preferred caterers: Abbey Road Square footage of largest room: 14,000 Total conference room square footage: Year Founded: 1972 Catering, Kam’s Kookery, Ned’s Catering Capacity of largest seated room: 850 12,000 Catering information: Preferred caterer and Rococo Catering Capacity of reception: 1000 No. of meeting rooms: 5 Services Provided: Business equipment Owner: Burt & Jody McAnally Oklahoma History Center Capacity of largest seated room: 120 services Headquarters: Oklahoma City 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr., OKC 73105 Owner: University of Oklahoma Health Myriad Botanical Gardens Year Founded: 1928 405-522-0745 FAX 405-522-0748 Sciences Center 301 W. Reno Ave., OKC 73102 Top Oklahoma Executive: Jody McAnally, www.okhistory.org Headquarters: Oklahoma City 405-445-7080 Managing Member Total conference room square footage: Top Oklahoma Executive: Tom R. Gray III, www.myriadgardens.org Catering information: Outside Catering 14,000 President No. of meeting rooms: 4 welcome We provide all beverage services No. of meeting rooms: 4 Services Provided: Catering, event and Capacity of largest seated room: 280 Services Provided: Wedding Services Capacity of largest seated room: 350 audiovisual assistance including video Capacity of reception: 450 Event Planning Bar Services Party Planning Capacity of reception: 1000 teleconferencing Owner: Nonprofit Organization Concerts Sporting Events Owner: Oklahoma Historical Society Ramada Oklahoma City Headquarters: Oklahoma City Headquarters: Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Museum of Art 2001 E. Reno Ave., OKC 73117 Top Oklahoma Executive: Chelsea Wilson, Year Founded: 2005 415 Couch Dr., OKC 73102 405-235-1647 FAX 405-605-4924 Facility Operations and Rental Manager Top Oklahoma Executive: Bob L. Black- 405-236-3100 www.ramadabricktown.com Catering information: Preferred caterers; burn, Executive Director www.okcmoa.com Total conference room square footage: $450 opt-out fee for use of non-preferred Catering information: Preferred catering No. of meeting rooms: 10 10,000 caterer and outside catering allowed Capacity of largest seated room: 120 Capacity of largest seated room: 800 Services Provided: Audiovisual and National Cowboy and Western Capacity of reception: 350 Owner: Bricktown Joint Venture LLC information technology, tables, chairs, Heritage Museum Owner: Nonprofit, 501(c) 3 organization Headquarters: Oklahoma City equipment 1700 NE 63rd St., OKC 73111 Headquarters: Oklahoma City Year Founded: 1993 405-478-2250, ext. 256 FAX 405-478-4714 Top Oklahoma Executive: E. Michael The Paramount Room Top Oklahoma Executive: Sam Patel www.nationalcowboymuseum.org Whittington 701 W. Sheridan Ave., OKC 73102 Remington Park Total conference room square footage: Catering information: In-house catering 405-887-3327 One Remington Pl., OKC 73111 22,400 Services Provided: The Museum Cafe, The www.theparamountroom.com 405-424-1000 FAX 405-425-3297 No. of meeting rooms: 2 Noble Theater, Special Exhibition Gallery Capacity of largest seated room: 300 www.remingtonpark.com Square footage of largest room: 16,500 Oklahoma City Zoo Total conference room square footage: Capacity of largest seated room: 1,000 Petroleum Club Downtown 40,000 Capacity of reception: 1500 and Botanical Garden 100 N. Broadway, Ste. 3400, OKC 73102 No. of meeting rooms: 25 Headquarters: Oklahoma City 2101 NE 50th St., OKC 73111 405-232-1184 Square footage of largest room: 12,600 Top Oklahoma Executive: Natalie Shirley, 405-424-3344 FAX 405-425-0297 www.petroleumclubokc.com Capacity of largest seated room: 950 President and CEO www.okczoo.org No. of meeting rooms: 9 Capacity of reception: 750 Catering information: The Petroleum Club No. of meeting rooms: 16 Capacity of largest seated room: 450 Owner: Global Gaming RP LLC dba Rem- of Oklahoma City Catering Capacity of largest seated room: 500 Owner: Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City ington Park Services Provided: Banquet & meeting Capacity of reception: 350 Headquarters: Oklahoma City Headquarters: Ada facilities Owner: Oklahoma City Zoological Trust Top Oklahoma Executive: Verej Jazirvar, Year Founded: 1988 Headquarters: Oklahoma City General manager Top Oklahoma Executive: Scott Wells, Noah’s Event Center Year Founded: 1902 Phillip’s Pavilion - Oklahoma President and General Manager 14017 Quail Springs Pkwy, OKC 73134 Top Oklahoma Executive: Dr. Dwight Catering information: In-house catering 405-568-2444 Lawson, Executive Director/CEO Governor’s Mansion 820 NE 23rd St., OKC 73105 Services Provided: Wedding receptions, www.noahseventvenue.com Catering information: Catering must 405-557-0198 live racing packages, class reunions, meet- Total conference room square footage: be provided through in-house catering www.fomok.org ings and conferences 7,039 company, Salt & Surrey. Menus and pricing Total conference room square footage: No. of meeting rooms: 5 available upon request Renaissance Oklahoma City : 2,989 4,600 Square footage of largest room Services Provided: Setup Breakdown Convention Center Hotel Capacity of largest seated room: 300 Capacity of largest seated room: 170 Cleanup Tables Chairs Linens Tableware and Spa Owner: Privately held Capacity of reception: 200 Event Manager during planning stages and 10 N. Broadway Ave., OKC 73102 Headquarters: Utah Owner: Friends of the Mansion, Inc. on-site during event 405-228-8000 FAX 405-232-8080 Catering information: Tables, chairs, Headquarters: Oklahoma City www.marriott.com/okcbr tablecloths, audio/visual system, built-in Oklahoma Council of Top Oklahoma Executive: Tammie Brown Total conference room square footage: HD projector and screen, surround sound, Public Affairs Catering information: Preferred Caterers 113,727 wireless headphones, white boards, easels, 1401 N. Lincoln Blvd., OKC 73104 Services Provided: Tables, chairs, china, No. of meeting rooms: 21 ice, audio/visual equipment (405) 602-1667 FAX 855-819-0085 glassware, flatware, microphones Capacity of largest seated room: 3,200 www.ocpathink.org Nonna’s Euro-American Plaza Hotel and Conference Owner: Atrium Hotels LLC Ristorante and Bar Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the 4345 N. Lincoln Blvd., OKC 73105 Headquarters: Alpharetta, GA One Mickey Mantle Dr., OKC 73102 Gaylord-Pickens Museum (405) 528-2741 FAX (405) 525-8185 Year Founded: 2000 (405) 235-4410 1400 Classen Dr., OKC 73106 www.theplazahotelokc.com Top Oklahoma Executive: Bill Gavin 16 16 Meeting Planners Guide 2020 Catering information: In-house catering 405-272-3040 FAX 405-272-5160 Total conference room square footage: Catering information: Type of events Services Provided: Business & meeting www.skirvinhilton.com 17,000 catered: Conventions, receptions, holiday equipment and services Total conference room square footage: No. of meeting rooms: 12 parties, corporate meetings and 18,500 Square footage of largest room: 10,000 vendor parties The Renaissance Waterford Capacity of largest seated room: 677 Capacity of largest seated room: 1,000 Oklahoma City Wyndham Oklahoma City Owner: Skirvin Partners in Development Capacity of reception: 1425 6300 Waterford Blvd., OKC 73118 2945 Northwest Expressway, OKC 73112 Headquarters: Milwaukee, WI Services Provided: Wireless high-speed 405-848-4782 FAX 405-848-7810 405-848-4811 FAX 405-843-4829 Year Founded: 2007 internet access, up to 10 breakout rooms, https://renaissance-hotels.marriott.com www.wyndhamhotels.com Top Oklahoma Executive: Gerald Rap- exhibition space Total conference room square footage: Total conference room square footage: paport 10,088 Tower Theatre 11,366 Catering information: Catering, Capacity of largest seated room: 300 425 NW 23rd St., OKC 73103 Capacity of largest seated room: 296 restaurant, bar Owner: TPG Companies 405-708-6937 Owner: 2945 Northwest LLC Services Provided: Cater to all events and Headquarters: Cranston, RI towertheatreokc.com Headquarters: Addison, TX meetings of all markets Year Founded: 1984 V2, Events at Vast Year Founded: 2005 : Chase Rollins Top Oklahoma Executive: Sheree Martinez, Top Oklahoma Executive Skyline on Bricktown Canal 333 W. Sheridan, OKC 73102 12 E. California Ave., Ste. 300, OKC 73127 General manager Residence Inn by Marriott 405-208-4347 FAX 405-208-4375 405-698-1757 Catering information: Varied menu 400 E. Reno Ave., OKC 73104 www.v2okc.com skylinebricktown.com Services Provided: Type of events catered: 405-601-1700 FAX 405-601-1701 Total conference room square footage: Total conference room square footage: Meetings, conferences, conventions, wed- www.marriott.com/okcbt 8,431 6,000 dings, furthering education, family Total conference room square footage: No. of meeting rooms: 6 No. of meeting rooms: 2 and class reunions, annual events 2,000 Square footage of largest room: 4,015 Square footage of largest room: 3,000 and social events No. of meeting rooms: 3 Capacity of largest seated room: 240 Capacity of largest seated room: 200 Capacity of largest seated room: 100 Capacity of reception: 240 Capacity of reception: 200 Owner: John Q. Hammons Hotels Owner: Devon Energy Corp. SHAWNEE Headquarters: Oklahoma City and Resorts Headquarters: Oklahoma City Catering information: Preferred catering; Citizen Potawatomi Top Oklahoma Executive: Kristen Shamb- Catering information: In-house catering outside catering allowed Services Provided: Located on the 50th Nation Cultural Center - less, General manager The Long Room Bryan Davis STARSPACE46 floor of the Devon Tower 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee 74801 Catering information: In-house catering 1141 W. Sheridan Ave., OKC 73106 Vast Restaurant & Lounge 405-878-5830 Services Provided: Full meeting and 405-538-0069 333 W. Sheridan Ave., OKC 73102 www.potawatomiheritage.org convention services www.starspace46.com 405-702-7262 Capacity of largest seated room: 600 Total conference room square footage: Science Museum Oklahoma vastokc.com Owner: Citizen Potawatomi Nation 3,000 2020 Remington Pl., OKC 73111-7107 Year Founded: 2012 Headquarters: Shawnee No. of meeting rooms: 4 405-602-6664 FAX 405-602-3739 Top Oklahoma Executive: Kelli Mosteller, Square footage of largest room: 3,000 Westminster Event Center www.sciencemuseumok.org CPN Cultural Heritage Center Director Capacity of largest seated room: 100 10601 S. Western Ave., OKC 73170 Total conference room square footage: Capacity of reception: 160 405-732-8899 Firelake Arena 22,000 Owner: STARSPACE46 Inc. Capacity of largest seated room: 500 18145 Old Rangeline Rd., Shawnee 74801 No. of meeting rooms: 5 Capacity of reception: 600 Headquarters: Oklahoma City 405-273-1637 Capacity of largest seated room: 500 Headquarters: Oklahoma City Top Oklahoma Executive: Tommy Yi www.firelakearena.com Owner: Nonprofit Organization Total conference room square footage: Headquarters: Oklahoma City The Tasting Room Will Rogers Theatre 52,000 Year Founded: 1958 4318 N. Western Ave., OKC 73118 4322 N. Western Ave., OKC 73118 Capacity of largest seated room: 5,000 Top Oklahoma Executive: Sherry Marshall, 405-604-3015 405-604-3015 FAX 405-521-9877 www.willrogerstheatre.com Owner: Citizen Potawatomi Nation President and CEO thetastingroomokc.com Total conference room square footage: Headquarters: Shawnee Catering information: Catering provided Capacity of largest seated room: 48 3,500 by Salt and Surrey Catering Owner: Western Concepts Gordon Cooper Capacity of largest seated room: 300 Restaurant Group Technology Center The Sheraton Downtown Owner: Western Concepts Headquarters: Oklahoma City One John C. Bruton Blvd., Shawnee 74804 Oklahoma City Headquarters: Oklahoma City Catering information: Catering provided 405-273-7493 One N. Broadway Ave., OKC 73102 Year Founded: 2002 by Western Concepts Restaurant Group www.gctech.org 405-235-2780 FAX 405-232-8752 Services Provided: Full-service bar, large No. of meeting rooms: 10 www.sheratonokc.com Topgolf dance floor, party planning services, ele- Capacity of largest seated room: 400 Total conference room square footage: 13313 Pawnee Dr., OKC 73114 vated stage, ice-carving, Wi-Fi capabilities, 29,837 405-607-7154 full-service staff, house sound system Heart of Oklahoma No. of meeting rooms: 17 www.topgolf.com Wyndham Garden Hotel Conference Center Capacity of largest seated room: 600 Total conference room square footage: Oklahoma City Airport 1700 W. Independence, Shawnee 74802- Owner: Crescent Hotels & Resorts 7,495 2101 S. Meridian Ave., OKC 73108 1466 Headquarters: Fairfax, VA No. of meeting rooms: 5 405-685-4000 FAX 405-685-3941 405-275-7020 FAX 405-878-7000 Year Founded: 1976 Square footage of largest room: 2,977 www.wyndhamhotels.com www.shawneeexpo.org Top Oklahoma Executive: Shannon Brown, Capacity of largest seated room: 200 Total conference room square footage: Total conference room square footage: Director of Sales & Marketing Capacity of reception: 200 6,555 32,000 Keith Johnson Owner: Topgolf International Inc. Capacity of largest seated room: 500 No. of meeting rooms: 7 Catering information: In-house catering Headquarters: Dallas, TX Owner: Fianna Oklahoma LLC Square footage of largest room: 1,480 Services Provided: Full service Tower Hotel Headquarters: Oklahoma City Headquarters: Shawnee business center 3233 Northwest Expressway, OKC 73112 Year Founded: 1984 Catering information: In-house catering The Skirvin Hilton (405) 842-6633 Top Oklahoma Executive: Mike D. Farney, Services Provided: Presentation technolo- One Park Ave., OKC 73102 www.marriott.com General Manager gy capabilities and cable internet access 2020 Meeting Planners Guide 17 17 Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Occasions Headquarters: Shawnee Shawnee Home Builders 1900 W. MacArthur Dr., Shawnee 74804 678 Kickapoo Spur, Shawnee 74801 Catering information: Outside Association Cabin 405-878-5300 FAX 405-878-5133 405-306-6271 catering allowed 33001 Lake Rd., Shawnee 74801 www.mgmoa.org www.occasionsok.com Services Provided: Podium, flip chart/ 405-273-6142 Total conference room square footage: Total conference room square footage: easel, sound system, electric fireplace, www.shawneehomebuilders.com Total conference room square footage: 1,443 2,050 tables, chairs, complimentary wireless No. of meeting rooms: 2 4,000 No. of meeting rooms: 2 internet, mini refrigerator, flat screen Capacity of largest seated room: 80 No. of meeting rooms: 1 Square footage of largest room: 1,290 television, conversation seating area, DVD/ Headquarters: Shawnee Square footage of largest room: 4,000 Capacity of largest seated room: 72 Blu-ray player Catering information: Outside Capacity of largest seated room: 125 Owner: Administrative Consultant catering allowed Owner: Shawnee Homebuilders Association Service LLC Services Provided: Tables, chairs Headquarters: Shawnee TULSA AREA BARTLESVILLE Catering information: In-house catering TULSA Capacity of reception: 250 Services provided: Catering kitchen avail- Year Founded: 2011 Bartlesville Community Center able, audiovisual equipment Aloft Tulsa Downtown Services: Wweddings, private parties, so- 300 SE Adams Blvd. - P.O. Box 1027, Bartles- 200 Civic Center, Tulsa 74103 cial functions, and corporate events. exhibit ville 74003 BROKEN ARROW 918-947-8200 FAX 918-947-8298 space, audiovisual equipment, high-speed 918-337-2787 FAX 918-337-3783 www.alofttulsadowntown.com internet access Broken Arrow Convention Total conference room square footage: www.bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com Courtyard by Marriott-Tulsa Total conference room square footage: and Visitors Bureau 9,635 P.O. Box 610, Broken Arrow 74013 6 Downtown Atlas Life Building 5,760 No. of meeting rooms: 918-259-6512 FAX 918-259-8226 Square footage of largest room: 410 415 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa 74103 No. of meeting rooms: 3 www.visitbrokenarrowok.com Capacity of largest seated room: 500 918-508-7400 FAX 918-508-7425 Capacity of largest seated room: 500 Top Oklahoma Executive: Lori Hill, Tourism Capacity of reception: 250 www.marriott.com/tultd Capacity of reception: 380 director Owner: TOCH LLC Total conference room square footage: Headquarters: Bartlesville Brian Barger, Convention Sales and Market- Headquarters: Tulsa 1,186 Top Oklahoma Executive: Val Callaghan, ing Manager Year Founded: 2013 No. of meeting rooms: 2 Director Top Oklahoma Executive: Alison Ewing Capacity of largest seated room: 45 Price Tower Arts Center CATOOSA Catering information: In-house catering Owner: Jeff Hartman 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville 74003 Services Provided: Adjacent to Cox Busi- Headquarters: Tulsa Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Year Founded: 2010 918-336-4949 ness Center, complimentary high- speed Tulsa internet, audio/visual setup Top Oklahoma Executive: Travis Taylor www.pricetower.org 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa 74015-3235 Catering information: In-house catering Total conference room square footage: Ambassador Hotel 918-384-7800 FAX 918-427-6805 available 4,600 1324 S. Main St. , Tulsa 74119 www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com Services Provided: Audio/visual No. of meeting rooms: 4 918-587-8200 FAX 918-587-8208 Total conference room square footage: equipment, LCD panel, LCD projector, mi- Square footage of largest room: 2,340 ambassadortulsa.com 75,000 crophone, overhead projector, rear screen Capacity of largest seated room: 150 Total conference room square footage: No. of meeting rooms: 19 projections, television Capacity of reception: 150 Square footage of largest room: 15,000 1,676 Owner: Nonprofit Organization Capacity of largest seated room: 2,500 No. of meeting rooms: 3 Crowne Plaza Southern Hills Headquarters: Bartlesville Capacity of reception: 1200 Square footage of largest room: 870 7902 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa 74136 Top Oklahoma Executive: Rick Loyd, Owner: Cherokee Nation Capacity of largest seated room: 75 918-492-5000 FAX 918-492-7256 Capacity of reception: 90 Executive Director Headquarters: Catoosa www.ihg.com Owner: A Fine Hotel LLC Timber Oaks Event Venue Year Founded: 2003 Total conference room square footage: The Coury Collection 1639 US Hwy. 60, Bartlesville 74003 Top Oklahoma Executive: MaryAnn Dunn, 13,000 Headquarters: Tulsa 9187-914-0803 Manager of Catering & Convention Services No. of meeting rooms: 9 Year Founded: 1929 www.timberoaksvenue.com Catering information: Full-service Capacity of largest seated room: 500 Capacity of reception: 400 Capacity of largest seated room: 200 catering, customized menus and a variety of Best Western Airport Tulsa menu options Owner: Intercontinental Hotels Group - IHG Headquarters: Bartlesville 222 N. Garnett, Tulsa 74116 Services Provided: Hotel, casino, golf Headquarters: Tulsa Catering information: preferred catering 918-438-0780 FAX 918-438-9296 course, variety of restaurant and nightlife, Year Founded: 1981 list available www.bwtulsaairport.com complimentary airport transportation Total conference room square footage: Top Oklahoma Executive: Robert Davis, Woolaroc Ranch, Museum 2,880 General Manager and Wildlife Preserve GLENPOOL No. of meeting rooms: 2 Catering information: Full-service 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd., Bartlesville Square footage of largest room: 1,980 catering, bar Glenpool Conference Center 74003 Capacity of largest seated room: 100 Services Provided: One large room that 12205 S. Yukon Ave., Glenpool 74033 918-336-0307 Headquarters: Tulsa can be divided into two private rooms. 918-209-4632 FAX 918-209-4626 www.woolaroc.org Year Founded: 1976 Team-building activities, 80+ games and www.glenpoolconferencecenter.com Total conference room square footage: free AV; Special event consultant helps Total conference room square footage: Campbell Event Center & Spa organize and plan event. Dining space can 1,650 7,500 2636 East 11th Street, Tulsa 74104 be reserved for groups of 20 or less every No. of meeting rooms: 1 Capacity of largest seated room: 800 918-744-5500 day but Friday & Saturday after 5 p.m. Square footage of largest room: 1,650 Headquarters: Glenpool www.thecampbellhotel.com Capacity of largest seated room: 100 Top Oklahoma Executive: LeaAnn Reed, Total conference room square footage: Dave & Buster’s Tulsa Owner: Nonprofit Organization Manager 4,000 6812 S. 105th E. Ave., Tulsa 74133 Headquarters: Bartlesville Services Provided: Chairs, linens, lighting, No. of meeting rooms: 1 918-449-3106 Top Oklahoma Executive: Bob Fraser, CEO sound and video Capacity of largest seated room: 200 daveandbusters.com 18 18 Meeting Planners Guide 2020 Total conference room square footage: Top Oklahoma Executive: Scott Meyer Square footage of largest room: 9,908 www.osagecasinos.com 1,063 Catering information: Full-service catering Capacity of largest seated room: 1,400 Total conference room square footage: No. of meeting rooms: 3 available Owner: Argonaut Private Equity 8,000 Square footage of largest room: 1,063 Services Provided: On-site restaurant, Headquarters: Tulsa Capacity of largest seated room: 450 Capacity of largest seated room: 110 complimentary, covered parking, compli- Year Founded: 1978 Capacity of reception: 400 Capacity of reception: 110 mentary airport transportation Top Oklahoma Executive: James Cunning- Owner: Osage Nation Headquarters: Dallas, TX ham, General manager Econo Lodge of Tulsa - Airport Headquarters: Tulsa Catering information: Full-service Catering information: Full-service catering Catering information: On-site catering 11620 E. Skelly Drive, Tulsa 74128 catering, bar available on-site Services Provided: Audio/visual 918-437-9200 FAX 918-437-2935 Services Provided: One large room that Services Provided: State-of-the-art, video equipment, tables, chairs, standard linens, www.choicehotels.com can be divided into two private rooms. and lighting equipment, wireless internet centerpieces, setup and cleanup, beverage Total conference room square footage: Team-building activities, 80+ games and and presentation supplies station 4,900 free AV; Special event consultant helps Capacity of largest seated room: 337 John Q. Hammons Arena at organize and plan event. Dining space can POSTOAK Lodge and Retreat Headquarters: Tulsa the Union Multipurpose 5323 W. 31st North, Tulsa 74127 be reserved for groups of 20 or less every Activities Center 918-425-2112 FAX 918-425-2288 day but Friday & Saturday after 5 p.m. Embassy Suites Hotel Tulsa 6836 S. Mingo Rd., Tulsa 74133-3247 www.postoaklodge.com 3332 S. 79th East Ave., Tulsa 74145 Donald Reynolds Center at the 918-357-7480 Total conference room square footage: 918-622-4000 FAX 918-665-2347 University of Tulsa www.unionps.org 11,000 www.tulsa.embassysuites.com 3208 E. Eighth St., Tulsa 74014-3429 Total conference room square footage: No. of meeting rooms: 8 Total conference room square footage: 918-631-5222 1,808 Square footage of largest room: 2,956 3,330 www.tulsahurricane.com/facilities/tul- No. of meeting rooms: 4 Capacity of largest seated room: 225 No. of meeting rooms: 4 sa-reynolds-center.html Capacity of largest seated room: 125 Capacity of reception: 350 Square footage of largest room: 3,330 Total conference room square footage: Capacity of reception: 140 : Persimmon Ridge LLC Capacity of largest seated room: 350 Owner 138,000 Owner: Union Public Schools Capacity of reception: 400 Headquarters: Tulsa Capacity of largest seated room: 8,355 Headquarters: Tulsa Owner: Hospitality Ventures Year Founded: 2003 Owner: The University of Tulsa - Athletics Services Provided: Modular tables with Year Founded: 1984 Top Oklahoma Executive: Trisha Kerkstra, Sports Medicine modesty panels, dry erase board, Top Oklahoma Executive: Ken Morgan General Manager Headquarters: Tulsa pull-down screen Catering information: On-site catering Radisson Hotel Tulsa DoubleTree by Hilton provided by Cattleman’s Steakhouse Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills 10918 E. 41st St., Tulsa 74146 Tulsa Downtown Services Provided: Audio/visual capabili- 1902 E. 71st St. South, Tulsa 74136 (918) 627-5000 FAX (918) 627-9562 616 W. Seventh St., Tulsa 74127 ties, complimentary airport shuttle service, 918-493-7000 FAX 918-523-3531 www.radissontulsa.com 918-587-8000 FAX 918-587-3001 event assistance from onsite certified www.tulsamarriott.com Total conference room square footage: Total conference room square footage: www.tulsadowntown.doubletree.com meeting planners 14,000 44,354 Total conference room square footage: Owner: Ruffin Companies Fairfield Inn & Suites No. of meeting rooms: 24 24,189 Tulsa-Downtown Headquarters: Sioux Falls, SD No. of meeting rooms: 20 Capacity of largest seated room: 800 111 N. Main St., Tulsa 74103 Year Founded: 1982 Square footage of largest room: 9,464 Capacity of reception: 1441 (918) 879-1800 FAX (918) 392-5072 Top Oklahoma Executive: Stephen Salay Capacity of largest seated room: 1,100 Owner: Ruffin Companies www.marriott.com/tuldt Capacity of reception: 1000 Headquarters: Wichita, KS Renaissance Tulsa Hotel Year Founded: 2012 Owner: Hilton Hotels Corp. Year Founded: 1985 and Convention Center Headquarters: McLean, VA Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center Top Oklahoma Executive: Joe Gaudet, 6808 S. 107th East Ave., Tulsa 74133 General manager Year Founded: 1981 17 W. Seventh St., Tulsa 74119 918-307-2600 FAX 918-307-2907 Catering information: In-house catering Top Oklahoma Executive: Charles DiClem- 918-585-5898 FAX 918-585-9388 www.renaissancetulsa.com Services Provided: Computers, printers, ente, General Manager www.holidayinntulsa.com Total conference room square footage: high-speed internet access, 35-mm Catering information: See company Total conference room square footage: 50,000 projector, audio/visual equipment, LCD website for details 8,000 No. of meeting rooms: 24 projector, microphone, overhead projector, Services Provided: Full-service upscale No. of meeting rooms: 5 Square footage of largest room: 28,800 portable PA system, rear screen projection, hotel with meeting and exhibit facilities; Square footage of largest room: 3,220 Capacity of largest seated room: 3,000 video camera indoor pool, fitness center, business center, Capacity of largest seated room: 200 Capacity of reception: 3500 all-day dining and lobby bar in Made Market Owner: OHT IV LLC Noah’s Event Center Owner: John Q. Hammons Hotels and and Made Market Delivery to guest rooms; Headquarters: Tulsa 12710 E. State Farm Blvd., Tulsa 74146 Resorts complimentary shuttle service to/from Year Founded: 2010 918-760-3931 Headquarters: Springfield, MO Tulsa International Airport; connected to Top Oklahoma Executive: Luis Nazrio www.noahseventvenue.com Year Founded: 2003 the Tulsa Convention Center via skybridge Catering information: Full-service catering Total conference room square footage: Top Oklahoma Executive: Casey Kittel, and one block from the BOK Center available; customized menus are available 6,067 General Manager upon request Casey Kittel DoubleTree Hotel at No. of meeting rooms: 4 Services Provided: Full-service hotel; guest Square footage of largest room: 2,989 Catering information: Full-service catering Warren Place restrooms and access to our outdoor pool Capacity of largest seated room: 325 Services Provided: Full-service conference 6110 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa 74136 terrace; meeting rooms feature contem- Owner: Privately held facility 918-495-1000 FAX 918-495-1090 porary décor with large windows providing Headquarters: Utah doubletree3.hilton.com Rose Bowl Event Center natural light and views of downtown Tulsa Services Provided: Tables, chairs, Total conference room square footage: 7419 E. 11th St., Tulsa 74112 tablecloths, audio/visual system, built-in 20,175 Hyatt Regency Tulsa (918) 289-0048 FAX (918) 832-7180 HD projector and screen, surround sound, No. of meeting rooms: 19 100 E. Second St., Tulsa 74103 www.tulsarosebowl.com wireless headphones, white boards, easels, Capacity of largest seated room: 600 918-582-9000 FAX 918-560-2232 Total conference room square footage: ice, audio/visual equipment Capacity of reception: 800 www.hyatt.com 15,000 Owner: The Procaccianti Group Total conference room square footage: Osage Event Center Headquarters: Tulsa Headquarters: Cranston, RI 38,000 951 W. 36th St. North, Tulsa 74127 Top Oklahoma Executive: Sam D. Baker, Year Founded: 1985 No. of meeting rooms: 16 918-699-7621 Owner 2020 Meeting Planners Guide 19 19 Silo Event Center Owner: Brickhugger LLC Square footage of largest room: 7,021 Stillwater Community Center 4629 W. 41st St., Tulsa 74107 Headquarters: Tulsa Capacity of largest seated room: 850 315 W. Eighth Ave., Stillwater 74074 918-447-2724 Year Founded: 1925 Headquarters: Wichita, KS 405-533-8433 FAX 405-533-8022 Top Oklahoma Executive: John Mathew, www.siloeventcenter.com Top Oklahoma Executive: Macy Sny- tickets.stillwater.org der-Amatucci, General manager General Manager Capacity of largest seated room: 250 Total conference room square footage: Catering information: In-house catering Catering information: On-site catering Headquarters: Tulsa 14,424 available Trade Winds Central Inn No. of meeting rooms: 14 SpiritBank Event Center Services Provided: Audiovisual services 3141 E. Skelly Dr., Tulsa 74105 Square footage of largest room: 4,104 10441 S. Regal Blvd., Ste. 295, Tulsa 74133 available, complimentary parking, compli- 918-749-5561 FAX 918-749-6312 918-369-9360 FAX 918-369-9368 mentary high-speed internet access Capacity of largest seated room: 710 www.spiritbankeventcenter.com www.tradewindstulsa.com Owner: City of Stillwater Total conference room square footage: Total conference room square footage: STILLWATER Headquarters: Stillwater 45,000 4,600 Top Oklahoma Executive: Stephanie No. of meeting rooms: 11 No. of meeting rooms: 4 Conoco Phillips OSU Kinder, Supervisor Capacity of largest seated room: 250 Square footage of largest room: 35,000 Alumni Center Services Provided: Lighting and sound Capacity of largest seated room: 4,500 Owner: Brad Mitchell 201 ConocoPhillips-OSU Alumni Center, equipment, 710-seat Winfrey D. Houston Owner: MacPot LLC Headquarters: Tulsa Stillwater 74078 Theater, Lowery Activity Center Headquarters: Tulsa Year Founded: 1968 918-744-5368 Services Provided: Audiovisual, Wi-Fi Top Oklahoma Executive: Brad Mitchell, osualumnicenter.com Stillwater History Museum (available upon request), located in the General Manager Total conference room square footage: at the Sheerar Regal Plaza; Available for family shows, Services Provided: Full-service property, 20,631 702 S. Duncan St., Stillwater 74074 concerts, corporate and trade conventions breakfast, with restaurant and club (21 and No. of meeting rooms: 9 405-377-0359 and wedding receptions older) Square footage of largest room: 5,762 www.sheerarmuseum.org Stokely Event Center Tulsa Air and Space Capacity of largest seated room: 640 Total conference room square footage: Capacity of reception: 576 10111 E. 45th Pl., Tulsa 74146 Museum & Planetarium 4,368 Owner: Oklahoma State University Alumni 918-664-4724 FAX 918-663-8502 3624 N. 74th East Ave., Tulsa 74115 Capacity of largest seated room: 195 Association www.stokelyeventcenter.com 918-834-9900 FAX 918-834-6723 Owner: Stillwater Museum Association Headquarters: Stillwater Total conference room square footage: www.tulsamuseum.org Headquarters: Stillwater Top Oklahoma Executive: Amanda Harri- 2,600 Total conference room square footage: Top Oklahoma Executive: Amy Loch, son, Director Capacity of largest seated room: 220 19,000 Catering information: List of preferred Director Owner: Sam Stokely No. of meeting rooms: 10 caterers available Catering information: On-site kitchen area Headquarters: Tulsa Capacity of largest seated room: 280 Services Provided: Audiovisual equipment Services Provided: Sound system available Top Oklahoma Executive: Patrick Garcia, Owner: Nonprofit board on request, folding tables and chairs Manager Meditations Catering Headquarters: Tulsa available Sarah Tincup Stokely, Owner Year Founded: 1995 & Banquet Facility Catering information: Outside Top Oklahoma Executive: Tonya Blansett, 1205 N. Country Club Rd., Stillwater 74075 Stillwater Public Library catering allowed Executive Director 405-377-7771 FAX 405-377-7781 Meeting Rooms The Allen Chapman Catering information: On-site catering www.meditationscatering.com 1107 S. Duck , Stillwater 74074 Activity Center available Total conference room square footage: 405-372-3633 FAX 405-624-0552 7,500 440 S. Gary Ave., Second Floor, Tulsa 74104 Services Provided: Unique meeting library.stillwater.org Capacity of largest seated room: 300 918-631-2251 environment in Planetarium and Aerospace No. of meeting rooms: 7 Owner: Drew Williamson https://utulsa.edu/campus-life/union Museum Square footage of largest room: 2,128 Constance Williamson Capacity of largest seated room: 540 Capacity of largest seated room: 250 Tulsa Performing Arts Center Headquarters: Stillwater Owner: The University of Tulsa Owner: City of Stillwater 110 E. Second St., Tulsa 74103 Year Founded: 2003 Headquarters: Tulsa Headquarters: Stillwater 918-596-7122 FAX 918-596-7144 Catering information: Hot and cold hors Catering information: In-house catering www.tulsapac.com d’oeuvres, buffet items, carving station Catering information: Kitchen area Services Provided: Audiovisual Total conference room square footage: Services Provided: Weddings, receptions, available The Broadway Urban 6,638 rehearsal dinners, corporate events, Services Provided: Videoconferencing, Event Center No. of meeting rooms: 6 retreats, awards banquets, fundraising stage lighting Capacity of largest seated room: 200 720 S. Kenosha, Tulsa 74120 conventions The Wes Watkins Center 918-592-2211 Capacity of reception: 160 Payne County Expo Center 207 Wes Watkins Center, Stillwater 74078- www.thebroadwaytulsa.com Owner: City of Tulsa 4518 Expo Cir. East, Stillwater 74075 8091 Catering information: Outside Headquarters: Tulsa 405-377-1275 FAX 405-747-8346 catering available Top Oklahoma Executive: Mark Frie, 405-744-9359 www.pcexpocenter.com Services Provided: Tables, chairs, Executive Director meetings.okstate.edu Total conference room square footage: linens, bartending, security, audio and Catering information: Catering by Total conference room square footage: 28,000 video services PartyServe 35,000 Capacity of largest seated room: 1,500 Services Provided: Setup, security, ticket No. of meeting rooms: 24 The Mayo Hotel Owner: Payne County Government office, marketing assistance Capacity of largest seated room: 1,000 115 W. Fifth St., Tulsa 74103 Headquarters: Stillwater Capacity of reception: 750 918-582-6296 FAX 918-582-2890 Wyndham Hotel and Top Oklahoma Executive: Colin Campbell, Headquarters: Stillwater www.themayohotel.com Conference Center Director Total conference room square footage: 10918 E. 41st St., Tulsa 74146 Catering information: Catering Top Oklahoma Executive: Shawn Noll 20,239 918-627-5000 kitchens available Catering information: Catering available No. of meeting rooms: 10 www.wyndham.com Services Provided: Full heat and air, through a list of approved caterers Square footage of largest room: 4,625 Total conference room square footage: concession stands, catering kitchens, show Services Provided: Audiovisual equipment, Capacity of largest seated room: 550 14,151 lights, stage and sound systems, livestock event logistics consultation, decoration Capacity of reception: 600 No. of meeting rooms: 20 pavilion, stadium services, office facilities available 20 20 Meeting Planners Guide 2020 JUNE 14, 2019
ACCOUNTING www.CPBJ.com JUNE 14, 2019 Chambersburg-based Rotz and Stonesifer named Dennis Shindle 717-236-4300 senior manager. BANKING/FINANCE NEWSMAKERS • He provides tax, consulting and Lower Paxton Township-based Centric Bank named Promotions, appointments, hires financial state- Kuhn 6 www.CPBJ.com • Central Penn Business Journal • 717-236-4300 JUNE 14, 2019 ment services Silver Spring assistant manager of the to closely held Township Finan- Patricia A. Central Penn Business Journal companies. He is Central Penn Business Journal DAIRY GODMOTHERS cial Center. She • a CPA and a graduate of ShippensShippens- will cultivate new burg University. Shindle Jeff Musselman, head brewer at the customer rela- lishing. He has a bachelor’s degree tionships, manman- www.CPBJ.com Millworks in Harrisburg, said the local from Millersville. Specialty cheese biz taps into local dairies ARCHITECTURE/ age the internal market has struggled to check all three ENGINEERING sales process, - Bramlitt GOVERNMENT buckets. Most local hop farms are growing maintain the with customized financial solu-solu By Stacy Wescoe Hills Farm in Chester County. 2 on one or two acres and not pelletizing. branch’s operational proficiency tions. She has 25 years of banking Harrisburg-based Pennsyl-Pennsyl family law experience. She has a BridgeTower Media Jones pitched the idea of using the CSA “The vast majority of local hops are vania Public Utility CommisCommis- 13 and mentor her financial center and financial services experienceMelfi bachelor’s degree from the Col- Kuhn sion named format to develop a new way of selling craft brewed in late summer or early fall for team. Most recently, she was a corcor- and was a financial adviser with lege of William and Mary and a FOOD BUSINESS of Philadelphia and Stefanie Angstadt started making cheese cheese to cheese fans. That led Jones, Ang- wet-hop beers,” he said. “That has been porate social responsibility supersuper- Smoker Wealth Management. - Amy S. Goldman law degree from Dickinson School Hrivnak as a hobby soon after graduating from col- stadt and Miller in 2016 to create the Collec- the big limitation.” visor and head teller II with First She has bachelor’s and master’s of Law. 7 members of of the Cumberland Pennsylvania County lege in 2008. tive Creamery CSA, based out of Angstadt’s The Millworks and other breweries said National Bank. She has a bachbach- degrees from Ashford University. Telecommunications Relay SerSer-Matthew After a few years she knew it was some- Oley creamery, with Jones as the operations elor’s degree from York College. - Laura J. Melfi was named senior they would like to buy more local hops vice Advisory Board. Goldman Susquehanna Township-based thing she wanted to do full time. manager and Angstadt and Miller as the two Craft-beer boom spurs local hops farmersyear round, especially pelletized hops, to - vice president and cash managemanage- Mette Evans & Woodside named Krieger ment officer with was Mid named Penn’s senior First has been a public member of the Matthew D. Co- She opened Valley Milkhouse in a former primary cheese makers. support farmers. Lower Allen Township-based board. She is a speech-language “I think brewers absolutelyLancaster-based want RGSto use Associ-Associ Members 1st Federal Credit - Priority Bank division. She will be ble a sharehold- dairy farm in Oley in 2014 and began to “We thought between the three of us, we ates named pathologist, has conducted - By Jason Scott Fauth Union named based in Chester County and concon- er. He represents manufacture and sell her cheeses profes- could pool our resources and move beyond [email protected] it,” Musselmanect said, landscape noting architect. the differences He has trainings on the importance of Alma Jimenez tribute to deposit growth through - insurance com-com in smell anda tastebachelor’s between degree JakeEast from Kriegerand Temple West telecommunications for those sionally. farmers markets,” Angstadt said. branch manager business development activities. panies, fraternal Pennsylvania leads the nation in craft- - Coast hops.University. -- with disabilities and has been Not a dairy farmer, herself, she partnered According to Jones, the trio didn’t invent proj-proj of the location She will also generate fee income benefit societies, beer production. But Musselmannamed a computer said he aided expects drafting local - involved with the administraadministra- with other small Berks County dairies to buy the idea of a cheese-based CSA. But, she Matthew Fauth inside the GiGi- through cash management prodprod- - insurance pro-pro But while more beer is being brewed in and design designer. He also is a tion of Pennsylvania’s telecomtelecom- fresh warm milk “straight from the udder.” said, “A cheese CSA is still pretty unique.” hops would cost more than those from ant Foods store ucts and services, and expand and ducers and third- www.CPBJ.com places like Carlisle, Harrisburg and York, largersergeant West in Coast the National suppliers, Guard. given He the retain customer relationships. She munications device distribution Her cheeses — mostly a mix of softer and Jones said it also makes sense. was on East Market - party administra-administra brewers here must relygo on some key in premiumlowerhas an hop associate volumes degree at local from farms. York Nev program. Hrivnak will represent aged styles — were a hit. “You can get subscriptions for anything Street, York. She has 43 years of financial services tors in insurance regulatory, trans-trans Technical Institute. the PUC’s Bureau of ConsumConsum- - gredients that often travel long distances. - ertheless, he said he would still buy localwas a branch experience. - actional and litigation matters.Coble “We make everything by hand. It’s very today — dog products, beauty products — er Services on the board. He One is hops, which are not widely hops for special PA Preferred brews, manageri.e., - for PNC Bank. - good cheese so there is a demand,” Angstadt why not cheese?” she said. is manager of compliance and grown in Pennsylvania, or on the East Upperbeers Dublin made Township, with Pennsylvania-produced MontMont- Jimenez CONSTRUCTION MARKETING said. gomery County-based McMahon competition in the bureau’s polpol- Coast in general. agricultural commodities, like hopsManheim or Township-based Lancaster-based Wohlsen • In fact, demand often outpaced her sup- A profitable boost From left, Sue Miller, Stefanie Angstadt and Alex Jones brought together their collective Associates Inc. named icy division. Lancaster-based Godfrey In fact, most hops come from Washing grain. Ambassador Advisors LLC named Construction Co. named named ply. Nonetheless, she struggled with the lo- The Collective Creamery is now heading talents to form the Collective Creamery CSA in 2016. PHOTO/SUBMITTED pher K. Bauer ton, Oregon and Idaho, which account for Victor Shaffer and AndrewChristopher Lyons start R. Maza ciate creativeLuke director. Weidner He will gistics of getting the cheese she was making into its third year. And while it is still just general manager of the Camp Hill project the majority of the country’s hop produc- ed growing an acre of hopsCoolidge outside of manager and es- Harrisburg-based State Civil oversee message unification and office. He -has morean associate.than 20Christo- years He is Service Commission named to the people who wanted it. a small part of each of the cheesemakers’ Brewing Co. in Douglasville and Coveredtion. Washington alone has about 40,000 Mechanicsburg last year.investment Their company, of- timator. He was Manuel brand consisten- an asso- “You can get subscriptions ders recently purchased equipmentof project that management and trans- chief resa Osborne While around 80 percent of the cheese business, it is an important one. Bridge Farmstand in Oley — and at one Mike and Sharon Reifsnyder stand in the hop yard of their West Pennsboro Township called Lion Bines Hopficer. Farm, Heis leads expected to project engineer. cy and align cre- acres of hops. will allow them to pelletize driedportation hops engineering experience County a commissioner. She was she makes is sold wholesale to markets and By eliminating the middleman, the chee- location in the Lehigh Valley — Bonn PlaceTwo Cumberlandfor anything County hop todayfarmers — dogfarm. They beganPHOTO/MARKELL growing DELOATCH the crop in 2017 in a bid to make locally grown hops more the wealth man- He has a bache- ative resources — meaning to grind them intoand haspowder helped municipalitiesproduce a partial harvest of hops this year secretary of the Pennsylvania of Lackawanna De- restaurants, profits were much higher on the semakers get more of the profit. Brewing Co. in Bethlehem. Other pickup available. - agement depart- lor’s degree from with project and are hopingproducts, to claim a piece beauty of that market products and press them into smallthrough pellets. their Pellet responsibilitiesand asa full harvest next year. partment of Aging. Te- But the partnersment are and investing works now in Millersville Uni- account needs to 20 percent of the product she was selling at Angstadt said her profit margin is gener- locations are in the Chester County and inspire other Pennsylvania farmers to local project sponsors on state — why not cheese?” But Reifsnyder, who retired in 2011 ized hops have a longer shelf life and are with various oth- versity. ensure efficien- her farm stand and the two farmers markets ally about 15 percent to 20 percent on the Philadelphia areas. consider cultivating the crop for breweries and federally funded projects.processing He equipment to pelletize their HEALTH CARE from the U.S. Navy after 22 years of service, what many brewers rely on throughout er departments. cy. Most recent- she attends, the Easton Farmers Market in roughly $150,000 in gross sales she has in a By having a wider client base, the cheein- Pennsylvania.— Alex Jones, Collective Creamery CSA the year. also serves municipalities’ day- hops, withHe an iseye a chartered on making financial extra money analyst “It’s a niche thing. Not too many peo- took a chance on hops after experiment York-based Wagman Construc- East Pennsboro Township- ly, he was the downtown Easton and one in Philadelphia. year. That makes it a challenge to maintain semakers also are able to offer more variety. The farm’s hopto-day yard trafficcould yield consulting about needs. by pelletizingcharterholder. hops for other farmers. tion Inc. named Maza based Geisinger Holy Spirit ing with grapes and asparagus on his “In the future, we would loveCoolidge to process design manager Central Penn Business Journal “The question was, how do we reach a capital-intensive operation. Anywhere Angstadt and Miller rotate between six pleBut do theyit,” said are Michaelon the lookout Reifsnyder, for more who pickup He is a professional engineer and - tor of business development for named Carlisle-area farm, dubbed GEMS Farm. 5,000 or 6,000 pounds of hops this year. for Artisanal Brewing Ventures. these people who want to buy our cheese she can improve the profit margin is a boost. varieties of cheese, including Angstadt’s plantedlocations 3,400 along hop their plants current on his route 15-acre and for GEMS expectsprofessional to pelletize traffic the operationsmajority for other farms so there is less of a cost Maryland. He will Joe Corson direc- of GeisingerDr. Ho- Ming Jang Manheim Township-based Weidner has a bachelor’s Weidnerdegree He also saw success at nearby hop yard engineer. barrier,” Shaffer said. without standing there at a farmers market Profits on the CSA vary from month to Witchgrass, her version of a French Valen- Westpockets Pennsboro of cheese Township lovers who property may want in to of its hops this year after selling almost RKL Wealth Management LLC expand the firm’s ly Spirit Primary from Penn State. • Sunny Brae Farms and thought his farm Both Cumberland County hop farms a member all day — sometimes in the rain — hoping month, but she said they tend to average at cay cheese, and Miller’s Clipper, an aged 2017.get in on their offerings. named participation in Care. He will see could provide complementary varieties of all of its harvest last fall to local breweries A big reason for the lack of new hop farm- Swatara Township-based Skelly senioracknowledged wealth William M.the Onorato hops business in Pennoppor tunities adult patients the right people will come buy it?” she said. the higherPHOTO/THOMAS end of A.her BARSTOW overall profits. raw-milk cheese. They also reach out to “We have to be lean and use the resources making wet-hopped beers — also known NONPROFITS ers is difficulty in getting started and com- fresh local hops to small breweries. and Loy named strategist.sylvania He willis not much more than a seedling.and enhance and specialize The current CSA package from the Col- other cheesemakers in other regions, hop- we have,” Jones said. He and his wife, Sharon, along with as fresh-hop beers that use hops fresh off marketing spe- advise high-net-But through trial and error, they areclient opti- relation- in geriatric care. Philadelphia-based Pennsyl- Organizing principal lective Creamery ranges from $180 for a ing to include their specialty craft cheeses Onepeting secondary with larger benefit established to the operations. women’s the vine. vanians for Modern Courts named “These local houses are up against com- their two teenage daughters, maintain cialist. She will be LeShelle Smith worth families mistic hop farms will begina to sprout.ships throughout He was a clinical In 2016, as fate would have it, an old once-a-month pickup of two pounds and in the CSA to give customers more options. local craft cheese making is the small boost Wet-hop batches of beer can use five retired “We’ve recently advanced the hop yard, which is entering its second responsible for on multigenera-“I hope we see< more hop growers,”Maryland. Rei- He has assistant profes- 6 our operator training and panies that can reach a better economy to 10 times as many hops as pelletized Lawrence F. friend of Angstadt’s, Alex Jones, a prominent four varieties of cheese for four months For example, Miller is currently work- it gives tosecretary the region’s dairy farmers, which year of harvest. GEMS currently grows five graphics coordi- tional planning, 30 years of con- sor of medicine Judge certification program and of scale, plus have quality control proce- batches. fsnyder said. Stengel 717-236-4300 organizer of commu- to $280 for a twice- ing with a sheep farmer to blend sheep Angstadt said are struggling with low prices varieties of hops on 3.25 acres, but the plan nation, including legacy planning, struction industry experience. He in the division of geriatric medi- GUEST VIEW dures and logistics plans that have been Local brewers say they are eager to buy member.He a board is nity-supported agri- monthly pickup and cow milkare together currentlya pilot program engagedto make assessing with a creamy on the commodities market. is to eventually grow to seven acres, plantpreparation of business succes- has a bachelor’s degree fromCorson the cine at the University of Pennsyl-Jang efficiencies for the use of in place for decades,” said Brandalynn a shareholder culture programs in of one-and-a-half Camembert-style cheese. She said there is a dairy crisis across the a wider variety of hops and reach morebrochures, more charts local ingredients, includingsion hops,and estate University of Baltimore. vania’s Perelman School of Medi- roadway slide areas.” Armstrong, co-owner of Zeroday Brewing with Manheim the Greater Philadel- pounds and three Ultimately, their goaldrones is to forturn 3D modelingcheese of nation. and exhibit ma-but purchasing decisions comeplanning. down Heto has 25 years of es- cine. He has a medical degree www.CPBJ.com in Harrisburg. “It makes it harder for the breweries. Township-based phia area, had just Atvarieties risk:of cheese loversA into win die-hard cheese for fans. healthAccording care to the National over Family Farm big tobacco“Expansion is on our radar,” he8 said.terials. She will quality, price and availability.www.CPBJ.comtate planning and wealth Onoratostrategy EDUCATION from DrexelCentral University Penn College Business Journal MAY 31, 2019 stockpiles, excavations and small producer to compete.” assist with the development of OPINION Saxton & Stump Alexis Campbell, PennDOT press experience. He has a bachelor’s of Medicine. left a job with a CSA. Flahive said. The company now does work for four months. “We want to cultivate the cheese culture Foundation, AmericaHop growing has requires lost over a large half trellis for Millersville University named and former chief A lot has changed since 1998, the year special marketing and public rela- degree and an MBA from Loyola John Cheek director of web and In a typical CSA, for a number of different clients, includingthat PennsylvaniaCSA packages and 45gen states- stoodin this up area like it is in Europe. We don’t want its dairy farmers in just the last 16 years, as Local thirst Smith8 brand for the last five or six years to expand judge for the Eastern District of construction companies, utilities and gov- the twining vines and an irrigation system. tionsGUEST programs, VIEW communications College and a law degree from the creative services. He will over- HOSPITALITY The opportunitiesto for big creating tobacco new jobs and helped create the To- In preparation for hop harvest later 1 a group of farmers ernment agencies. erally run from five people to see cheese as a guilty pleasure, but wholesale dairyFarmers prices also have need dropped special below equipment to Pennsylvania. Stengel and media plans and ensuringTHE WHITEBOARD University of Baltimore. people’s expectationssee the creative of what Lancaster is connect with a group bacco Settlementto six months. Fund, or TSF.The We mayas a food you eat every day,” Angstadt said. 1970 prices. this summer and early fall, the Reifsny- Abbottstown, Adams County- and businesses are vast, said Albert R. harvest, process and package the hops. that the website is current and all about,”production Cliff said. op- “There are eight or 12 based Hanover Country Club of consumers who Sarvis, havean assistant moved professorcurrent on offrom geospatial packageCD- is “This is a way to grow the cheese community. “Because of theHops, quality which I demand, take three I pay years a to reach PUBLIC AFFAIRS technology at Harrisburg University of Sci- consistent. She has a degree from eration and serve JUNE 21, 2019 ROMs, dial-up internet reasons to come to Lancaster not just the named John Danehy manager. want to buy fresh, ence and Technology.shortened HU has adaptedsince its the “People don’t see fine cheese as a neces- premium for the milk,” she said. Millersburg-based Mid Penn full harvest, also are prone to pests and ElizabethtownLatest College. attractions census like the Strasburg Railroad indata threethe university’syou already reveals knew.” trends toHarrisburg-based watch Triad Strate- and thegeospatial Y2K-bug programs frenzy. to include the use of OPINION A formulaBank named for profit – or for missing out? local produce. They dronescurrent and has sponsored CSA summerseason camps sity,” added Jones. “When they go to the gro- Her sources includediseases Spring and Creek can be Farm difficult in to grow in marketing needs, gies LLC named But a few things have Strasburgfinancial Township adviser and forDutch Mid Wonder- Penn The tourism increases also mirror LAWthe DRONE sell shares of their fu- forhas students already in high begun. school and middlecery store they feel they have to get produce Wernersville, an organiccertain dairy soil types farm. and climates. The U.S. Census Bureau recently re- and every year in focusingbetween. on un- migration. a seniorby natural associate increase in the govern- of 427 people and in- continued from page stood the test of time: school to encourage interest in the technol- Since Pennsylvania hospitals first began land in East Lampeter Township.Julie A. Bramlitt small Ifbusinesses yours is like I’ve many studied, of the the Financial Services. She will help economic growth in the U.S. as a whole, ac-East Hempfield Township- ment affairs practice. He was a According to the association, drones ture crop to the con- Customersogy, SarvisOthers said. pointed pick out that dronesand have bread been …receiving we want this them money, to think it has ofbeen fine used to:Greg Stricker, a partner in Spring Creek, JRleased new population estimatesThose attractions that have continuedLancaster to pull remains dergraduate the largest and and fast- The fastest growth occurred outside ternational migrationRob Ghormoz of 52 people. Pokémon, “Toy Story” price you quote clients prioritize, organize and based Russell, Krafft & Gruber www.CPBJ.com graduatecording admis- to Cliff. senior adviser to Gov. Tom Wolf’s will offer $82.1 billion in economic benefits sumers, who then Honey-Bell is a brie-style andcheese Pennsylvania’s made by com-up their usedorders in the film at and televisioncheese industries, like as that, • Help not people as a luxury.” quit using tobacco prod-said he pays special attention to the milk he for accountyour prod- for and comparein simplify touriststhe resident their from financial across the matters est-growing globe but now county. At 984 square miles, of metropolitanLLP named areas. Surprisingly, no There is more growth than decline. Out well as in surveying rail lines and uctsin police ing to the report by Discover Lancaster, which “Clearly the economy has continued to re-election campaign and led his and create 100,000 new jobs in the United ucts or services sions, advance- pick up weekly or Stefanie Angstadt in hermitment Oley creamery. to keeping the participating andloca emergency- applications,Miller suchsees as river the craft cheese industry produces for Angstadt. share the market with new businesses and lia G. Vanasse a States alone by 2025. The association’s goal David Heath, director of the PA Drone Association, prepares to make remarks at Drone Advocacy Day June 11 in Harrisburg. Heath and other is based in East Lampeterpopulation Township. for counties between April 1, it also is the largestment and of the president’s four counties. office. new metro areas moved into the top 102019 inauguration.of 3,142 counties, He has a bach-1,739 (or 55.3 percent) supporters hope to encouragePHOTO/SUBMITTED state leaders to support the growing drone industry. rescues. One story told during• Provide the June 11access to health care for ev- Central Penn Business Journal is determined build itself back after the Great Recession,” Ju- is to encourage state leaders to support monthly boxes of the core mission of the TSF tions. Most are busi- growing in much the same way the craft beer “I always try to make the highest-quality The number of visitors to the county also destinations. member of the the development of a drone industry – or event was how cattleeryone, had ruined regardless a portion of of their insurance or by a simple for-2010 and July 1, 2018. The outcome? There Between 2010He and will 2018also oversee it experienced design aspects the largest areas. Of the 390 metro areas elor’sin degreegained from population Penn State. between 2017 and 2018. training and certification program and are dedicated to health care. They include popular restaurants and Cliff said. “It Cheekwas building steam in 2017 and unmanned aircraft systems, as they are farmers’ latest crops, nesses that focus on aindustry farmer’s crops. Ahas drone developedwas able to assess and grown, with milk, but we try to concentrate on making a family law prac- currently engaged with a pilot program as- health status Lancaster Countyincreased, mula,tourism rising based from on are 8.64 shifts million in populationinsees 2017 taking gain place across in largest visitors numericof the growthschool’s website.at 24,112 He people. was the U.S., (including the District of Co- more formally known – because other states the total damage, which helped justify the certainly last year.” < tice group. For Twelve counties (0.4 percent) experienced sessing efficiencies for the use of drones for local craft foods and products like farm those in theThen industry there are the working spin-off cooperatively businesses. milk that is higher in protein and butter fat alreadyFor are example, doing so. New York is putting up $30 sharing both the risk and the rewards of the It took the 46-state co- insurance claim. your estimated bars, revitalized downtowns in placescreative like director of Schiffer Pub- 3D modeling of stockpiles, excavationsalition and years of fighting with major tobacco • Fund research to cure diseases like outcomes of health care,Lancaster and how County to ad- is continuing to draw to 8.85 million peoplethe in nation 2018, an that increase may differ from what you No. 2 in numeric growth —was Ioannis actually Pashakis the nearlylumbia 20 years, and Puerto Rico), 102, or 26.2SENDING no NEWSMAKERS change in population, and the remain- farmers’ season and givingroadway thoseslide areas,” farmers she said in a a writtenstands or craft brewers, which support “buy insteadcancer, ofand competitively improve the health to boost of all the entire to make her cheeses,” Stricker said. costs. Feed in Lititz and Columbia, and outdoor activities million to pay for a 50-mile unmanned air Ryan Boswell is the Philadelphia-based of 2.5 percent. Send announcements concerning response to questions. companies in order to come to the 1998Andy dress community healthmore issues. people,< with 2018 as the ninth consec- your costs and might assume. Here are the highlights at a smallest of the four counties, Cumberland shepercent was a Lan- experienced population decline corridor between Syracuse and Rome, the more reliable source of income. local” efforts. Pennsylvaniansindustry by sharingsales manager tips for and PhaseOne efforts. Industrial, Stricker said the extra money a cheese- like Refreshing Mountain Retreat in Clay ing 1,391 (or 44.3 percent) lost people. Master Settlement Agreement; the fundsCarter The report’s data was provided by Oxford, promotions and newly hired association said. Other states have become a camera company based in Colorado. utive year that the county saw increases in your desired caster County “My job was to buy productsFlying fromSeveral intodozens new attendees roles at theHaving June 11 eventa variety of pickup locations in “It’s the whole ‘a rising tide raises all maker likeThis Angstadt year, these is hospitalwilling todollars pay andrepre re-- national and local level. Township, accordingCounty, to Joel Cliff,which director grew by 16,017 people. in 2018. The five fastest-shrinkingpersonnel metro to Between 2010 and 2018, a total of 1,481 (or federal test sites for the drone industry, weren’t distributed in Pennsylvania until • Support financiallyPhaseOne fragile cameras rural canhos- be outfitted on search funds could be at risk. gross marginEngland-based Tourism Economics and ing soThat they aremay probably be true, missingbut in do- divorce master, while others have been joining regional pitals, which serve large proportionsvarious drones of to do a variety of work for visitors, visitor spending and tourism jobs. York County grew by 13,301 people and areas (excluding Puerto Rico) wereSave photos at 300 dpi as TIFF of local farmers,” Jones said. saidthe theyTobacco think statethe Settlement leaders region will beActhelps sup- of 2001. the Collective’s members ships’ kind of thing,” she said. “We all benefit sents a needed boost for small farms like his. and presto, out comes the price. opportunitiesof communications to increase profits for Discover Lancaster. 47.1 percent) counties gained population partnerships to develop initiatives. As each governments, quarry operators and utility The nine-year uptick is the result ofa based on hotel-tax collections reported by and she has 30 years of combined or JPG files. [email protected] do not embed portive of ideas to expand drone programs vulnerable patients Day said the drone industry is Gov. com- Tom Wolf’s budget plan kept the “We have worked on broadening our day passes, Pennsylvania seems to be falling companies, among others, Boswell said. There’s just one problem: priceJUNE 21,What’s 2019 happening onlocally? some products or services, Dauphinor County grew by 8,997 people. Charleston, West Virginia (-1.6 percent); She was looking to take her CSA skillsboth withinspread state agencies their and cheese with com- sales farther than they from a stronger cheese industry.” TSF“It’s whole, a huge but we benefit are concerned to us thatwhen this a local the county, average hotel-room rates and Vanasse photos in word documents.and 1,661 Photos (or 52.9 percent) lost popula- further behind in developing a domestic Throughout that process, The Hospital diverse group of businesses and continued mercial applications once they understand has nothing to do with cost. Richard to gain market share with others. drone industry,For now, observers the association said. isn’t asking and use them in a new way. She andthought Healthsystem of could Association on their of own. Pennsyl- • More recently,Jones said help the hospitals trio is addressfocused petitive on inbeing that anyone a canyearbusiness buy somea drone lawmakersfor like that uses want our to use product,” tobacco he said. trends in visitor spending.Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster and Pine Bluff, Arkansas. (-1.5 percent);sent through the mail will not be the potential.Tasks such as bridge inspections or aerial the opioid crisis Those two things are what pricing tion. Though .there has been more growth around $500 and set up shop. However, changes in the perception of the county, Randall OPINION Angstadt and another cheesemakervania she and had the commonwealth’sSubscriptions hospitals can be picked up in two regional leader in the craft cheese industry. dollars“It’s to essential pay state debt.to find You see,someone during making a When I tell my clients their Lancaster County has had a long tradi- returned. Releases should include Pennsylvania’s leaders for much – except commercial operators are required to take rate throughprices should the Affordable have nothing Care to doAct and York experience consis-strategy is about. What’s happening nationally? Farmington, New Mexico (-1.5 percent); surveys that once took weeks to conduct Specifically, during fiscal year 2017– the county’s tourist information center, Dis- the municipality in whichthan the decline overall, the numbers indicate to be aware of what is going on and to offermet in her old job: Sue Millerplayed of Birchrun a big role inBerks ensuring County that money locations — Hidden River They aren’t planning any major expansion.FAA trainingthe 2017–2018higher-end to become a licensed state product budgetremote process,to compete.” the < with their costs, they usually look can now be done in a day or so, Day said. 2018, Pennsylvania’s hospitals received At Keystone, Day said, prices can range Medicaid expansion, we still have peopletion of enticingtent tourists growth. to itsThe Pennsylvania most The census data confirmed that coun- Danville, Illinois (-1.2 percent); and support as ideas develop, several people pilot, he and others said. cover Lancaster, wrote in a recent report. company is located. was preserved for health care — Farmers,not to utilitiesfill and others have seen how General Assembly authorized borrowing at me as if I have suddenly sprout- budget,When it estimates a business sales creates rev- a that this can easily shift year over year. said. One goal is to create a working group $28.5 million through the TSF at the state Visitors to thewho county are uninsured spent $2.24 and billionneed help. in Dutch dining, outlet shopping and family drones can reduce the costs of projects and - notable trend between ties with the largest numeric growth are Watertown-Fort Drum, New York (-1.2 within the state aviation caucus – a legis- one-time budget holes or fund other proj- against $1.5depending billion on thein jobfuture and the TSF location. payments A ed a third eye in my forehead. Af- enue, costs, and a desired gross A deeper dive into the census data inspections. They also havelevel, weighed which the li- is then matched by the federal lative group – to develop a roadmap that day of aerial camera work with a licensed re- ects. We worked with health educators, re- ability risks and realized they are better off to balance the state’s budget. The bond 2018, up 4.6ter percentOur all, they’ve hospitals from been $2.14 rely doing on billion thesethat forin funds 2017. to 2010 andmargin 2018 that in Centralwill cover overhead located in the south and the west. In percent). The population decreases were would “identify funding opportunities to mote pilot might cost about $2,000 in some reveals several demographic changes using drones.Governments, government however, seem to tototal have approximatelya $60 make sure they can stay open and contin- searchers and provider groups to find the payments now are due,high-density to the areastune in of New $115 York or New Jer- Of that total,(fill in $482 the blank)million years of wentand it tohas wages and and produce a budgeted profit. support critical drone infrastructure,” the ue to treat everyone. The state has options Pennsylvania is that these fact, Texas claimed four out of the top primarily due to negative net domestic associationThe saidassociation in a fact isn’t sheet. asking for new regu- million. This money goes to cover the cost sey and perhaps about $1,000 elsewhere. worked, for the most part. Looking at the budgeted profit watchI that wear I cana Timex buy forIronman about impacting commercial real estate develop- right balance for everyone. higher hurdle to overcome when liability million during this budget. salaries for the 16,968 people working in the of caring for the uninsured and underin- to balance its budget — options that don’t counties all experienced 10 spots. Looking at population growth migration. concernsSeveral are raised, experts Day noted said. the concerns can and loss statement, it is easy to $35 from a number of retailers. ment: household formations, aging baby lations, pointing out that drones are regulat- PRINTLancaster County & tourism industry,DIGITAL accord DATA Some of the reasons that TSF money jeopardize the already stressed financial fall into a trap of thinking, “If we It is a very accurate watch with a ed by the Federal Aviation Administration, sured. consistent growth year- by metropolitan area, Dallas-Fort North Dakota was home to the fastest- be eased once the options are carefully went directly to hospitals to fund uncom- or FAA, which controls U.S. airspaces and GUEST VIEW can just get every sale for the es- quartz movement and some very boomers, growing millennials, women GUEST VIEW weighed. For example, the risks to survey a situations of many of Pennsylvania’s hos- already requires commercial drone opera- Pennsylvania also received more than pensated care is because they are under- over-year. Moreover the Worth-Arlington, Texas had the largest growing county. Among counties with a utility line traditionally would involve work- pitals. timated cost plus gross margin, nice features. “Casual” quartz tors to getBut a that license. doesn’t mean there is no room $44 million for CURE grants during the Mike Central Penn Business Journal in the workforce and migration toward ers using ladder trucks to examine high- paid by the safety-net payer, Medicaid, SUBSCRIPTIONwe’ll be rightgrowth on target.” was It fairlysounds even watchesnumeric from Gucci growth, made with with a gain of 131,767 population of 20,000 or more, Williams fiscal year 2014–2015. Thevoltage grants wires, help which is dangerous work that Proposed tax could harm specialty surgical+ centers Kushner the South. Today’s demographic changes for action on the state level. In October which a recent analysis indicates reim-reim More than a third of Pennsylvania’s simple and scientific, doesn’t it? similar materials sell for $275 to Health and wellnessuniversities, communications hospitals and researchcould orga-take weeks. Now, drones with cam- can be engaginghospitals operated in the red last fiscal over the last eight years. people, or 1.8 percent in 2018. Second County, North Dakota, claimed the top 2018, Pennsylvania lawmakers passed Act eras can inspect the same line in a fractionburses at 81 cents on the dollar. $350. 3 present challenges for commercial real 78, which limits the ability of municipali- In his budget address, Gov. Tom Wolf nizations partner to unlock solutions forof the time – and without putting people in stated to applause,year. Among “This proposal that group, asks formore no than three- The problem is thatAnother what buybuy- trend worth was Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, Arizona, spot as the fastest-growing by percent- ties to regulate unmanned aircraft unless ers are willing to pay has nothing harm’s Asway. people become more aware of how new taxes. Notquarters one dime. have Not been one penny.” operating in the red Trust me – I know manufac- estate developers, but they also offer lu- authorizedLocal by jurisdictionsthe statute. often move to pass cancer, ways to improve the quality and There are no hospitals or hospital staff to do with the sellers’ costs.noting You is that the counties have main-turing – there iswhich no possible had way an increase of 96,268 people, age. This county’s population rose by 5.9 A strong wellness program can be a that treat only the uninsured or patients Yet, as the General Assembly combs through differentiator for recruitment, reduce the drones can be used, the industry has taken for the last three fiscal years. Now, more don’t believe that? I’ll give you to explain that price differential for the second one. The per- crative opportunities to firms creatively ordinances that can interfere with commer- insured by Medicaid, and Pennsylvania the governor’s proposal, we find that there tained the same order of ranking based or 2.0 percent. The cause of growth in percent between 2017 and 2018 (from cost of health care benefits and help build off, DayKeegan and others Flahive said. is a remote pilot for Argos than ever, these hospitals are relying on two scenarios. based on manufacturing costs. son who runs it is a long-time cial operators, said David Day, executive are, in fact, tax increases. adapting to new demands. a team atmosphere based aroundvice healthy president at Keystone Aerial Surveys doesn’t have a public hospital system. As upon population for eight-plusThat’s years. why you For can buy fakethese areas is migration, both domesticemployee, who makes33,395 a higher to 35,350 people). The rapid Unmanned Aerial Solutions based in Lititz. the enduring promise that the TSF will be based in Philadelphia. That makes educa-educa - www.CPBJ.com • choices. However, communicating the a result, theWhen hospital the company community was founded in treats 2015, all One specific tax being proposed by the ad Gucci watches for less than my wage than the guy running the tion critical,Keystone he added. does work nationwide and has ministration is a “doublethere tax” to help on ambulatory them continue to stay open, example, in 2010 the counties in order of and international, as well as natural growth Williams County experienced was it did a lot of work with real estate compa-compa Mike Kushner is the owner of Omni Realty benefits and program elements of a well-well patients, regardless of the type of insur-insur surgical centers (ASCs)remain like financially stable and treat every Timex on the street. The differ- paid-off machine. The cost of the nies that wanted aerial views of properties, smallest population to largest were CumCum-- increase. In Dallas, it was natural in- due mainly to net domestic migration of found that some officials in states – such as ential is totally due to the cachet second machine is higher than Group, a real estate firm in Harrisburg. He can ness initiative can be hard to navigate. HuHu- ance they have — and serves as the safetythe ones in my district. patient who walks through their doors. • man resources and cor- New York and New Jersey – are more aware berland, Dauphin, Yorkof the Gucci and brand.Lancaster. The price crease that served as thethe largest cost of the source first. Do you be-1,471 people in 2018. The county also ex- of issues facing the drone industry than net for the underinsured and uninsured. be reached through www.omnirealtygroup. ASCs are convenient porate leadership need to those in Pennsylvania. The advocacy day health care facilities run Trends may come and go, but the Penn- is what the market will bear, lieve you can get a different price • See things from the employees’ per- Even with the improvement in the insured sylvania hospital community’s mission This is the same ranking we see in 2018, of population growth. For Phoenix it was perienced growth between 2017 and 2018 com� walk a fine line – avoiding spective.was How an effort will to changethe wellness that, too, he programsaid. It by physicians that provide the value the buyer puts on the for a product based on which • Total access to Journal Record List also is hoped that Pennsylvania’s govern-govern same-day surgical and di remains focused on health care. We call on product. machine you decide to use? Of sounding paternal, mor- components benefitment agencies them? will increasinglyWhy should adopt the JUNE 7, 2019 agnostic care for focused the legislature to make sure it remains the course you can’t. alistic or even too per- they care? Does it affecttechnologies, their as work agencies life in or other states have, DayThe added. association maintains that 36 out of care needs, such as eye mission of the TSF, too. Don’t rob patient this tax plan, this customer care might no lon-lon cal machines,Suppose except you have one two is paid identi- with what the market will bear for sonal while empowering - home life? Zero in on key factors affecting Central Penn Business Journal Database* surgeries, colonoscopies, care to fill budget gaps. ger be possible. for and you took out a big loan tactical.Pricing Working is both with strategic compa- and change notices, usually much high employees and spurring - employees and highlight the benefitsthe 50 states of have transportation depart-depart spine and joint procedures, • ments that fund centers or programs for GUEST VIEW nies to improve profitability, we er margins than for the original participation. healthy choices. and more. There are 234 that theirAnother nurse-to-patient advantage of ratios surgical are centers generally is drone operations. PennDOT, it said, is not Andy Carter is president and CEO of The have adopted a strategy of slowly orders. In that case the customer is among those that have initiated outside Medicare-certified ASCs in Pennsylvania. lower than at general hospitals. These nurses How a company com- • Avoid communicating to staff as if Hospital and Healthsystem Association of - raising prices above what we a captive audience. But sometimes programs.Alexis Campbell, PennDOT press secre-secre are trained in one or a few specialized surgical • Unlimited downloads municates can make a big they are marketing targets. Trust them Pennsylvania in Harrisburg. get with the magic formula until we ease up on the change adjust- • Remove jargon, whetherfrom these Thehealth governorinnovative care expects surgical to takecenters, $12.5 which million - 717-236-4300procedures. This system ensures that patients difference. It can boost and communicate with them as if they tary, orsaid HR PennDOT wording has an that active might internal not be easily un-un • customers push back. We often ment, and let the customer know it drone program and has been flyingis dronesincome they would otherwise put toward the receive the best care possible with the same enrollment in the wellness strategy and are “one of us,” instead of “one of them.” derstood.YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESSRemember, when jargon is used, Retirement plansend with prices at a higher, moreshould beto build goodpiece will. of M&A puzzle for several“We’ve years. recently advancedincredible our operator services they provide at lower costs nurses caringECONOMIC for them throughout DEVELOPMENT their treat create more engagement among employ- Use “we” and communicate from a team it may mean the employees are unlikely to profitable level for many, but not Julie to patients. ASCs already pay income, sales ment. 2018 was a banner year for mergers So, if you’re planning a merger or acqui- restriction• PDFsbefore being and able to joinspreadsheets the includes confirming past operational and ees. Those who are engaged at work will go perspective, rather than a top-down understand the message. State Rep. all customers. It’s the customer, pricesWe below have the sometimes magic formula reduced VOL. 125 NO. 35 ■ JOURNALRECORD.COM Part of the network 2 SECTIONS ■ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020 ■ and $1.00 property taxes, as opposed to general hos the extra mile and demonstrate increasedLando standpoint. Greg Smaller facilities also help surgical hospi-hospi and acquisitions. Global M&A activitynot was the formulasition, that determines consider the retirement plans now to buildbuyer’s market share 401(k) or capture plan, losing out on a full procedural compliance, making sure all • Avoid populatingpitals, emails which or do messages not pay these same taxes. JUNE 7, 2019 tals protect patients from spreading infections productivity, which shows up in a compa- INSIDE with large amounts of information. People Rothman among each other. This large reduction in the second highest on record, with thedeals best price. to avoid a headache later on. a new account.year Ifof the tax-efficient new busi- savings and employer- plan documents are up-to-date, and con- • Talk about02.19.2020 the rewards – not only for Rep. are noThe “new” governor taxes in is hiscorrect proposal, when as he he says tried there nosocomial infections is critical Communityin a surgical First Fund ness is incremental, it is all good ny’s profitability, turnover numbers, safety their personal lives, but rewards of the digest details in small chunks, so consider totaling $2.72 trillion. Looking ahead, 76 If the transaction is a stock acquisi- contributions. firming general compatibility between the We have experimented tactically • Book of Lists PLUS incidents and quality. program. What’s in it for them can be a an ongoing campaignand was to unsuccessful share bits and in getting this ASC tax environment. on the bottom line. passed through the General Assembly last • Bring creative ideas to the effort. percent of top executives at U.S. compa- tion – where the buyer takes full owner- The main advantages of termination plans. Examples include reviewing non- powerful motivator to expand participa-participa pieces of information, or a web page to Consider interesting program elements to Communication is key for an employee year. It is my hope that the House Republican ASCs,Not but onlythey areface patients lower costs better at caredthese cenfor at niestempting expectThis to isto solve. the close very problemmore that ASCs were at ship of the selling company – the buyerThe magic formulaare givesthat you employees can be integrated into discrimination testing results from recent health and wellness program and for a tion. That participation, in turn, can build view the full information when employees up the ante of interest and participation. a nice target, but don’t fall into Caucus, along with the Pennsylvania Medical Volumeters than 35, they Number do at 23 general hospitals. Medic-Medic the trap of thinking that is your business overall. Looking to a professional a team atmosphere and lead to higher are interested and have time. Think about bringing in a local chef to of- dealsThis this ASC year tax would than be last,a blow to competi- then assumes all of the seller’s liabilities, the buyer’s plan with one benefit structure years, the seller’s fiduciary oversight prac- Society and other medical-service advocates, aid patients face 50 percent lower costs and expandingtion and innovation in health executive care. By tying teambest price. • Unpublished data communicator for ideas and best practices engagement. will prove once more that this tax would be fer a cooking class, having a localpatients farm with commercial insurance plans the invisibleand a majority hand of the freepredict market in health including its retirement plan. The buyer for all; there is only one plan to maintain; tices, administrative operations such as • Have a sense of humor when commu-commu 1500 Paxton St., Harrisburg, PA 17104 - will help streamline communications sur- nicating.detrimental Loosening to up Pennsylvania a formal approach surgery patients. stand bring in their fresh producepay regu- as low as 25 percent the costs of ,a Cathy hospi Hirko care with burdensome taxes, we get less Richard Randall is founder and • Consider health and wellness ambas-ambas 717-236-4300 • [email protected] By Jason Scott these deals will be larger, has three options for how to handle the and the risk of any liability transfer into distributions, payroll and loan processes, rounding such a program and lead to more sadors. Peer-to-peer communication is can go a long way to creating engagement larly or bring in a gardening experttal-based to offer visit. health and less care. president of management-con « 2 » [email protected] according to a report acquired company’s retirement plan. It the buyer’s existing plan is avoided. The and fulfillment of government reporting Oklahoma 7-Eleven stores to able toFirst, afford this state-of-the-art tax would cause equipment. ASCs to be un sulting firm New Level Advisors engaged, healthier employees. powerful and partnering withbegin passionate selling lottery products with the communication and getting on a hands-on workshop for growing veg- 7-Eleven will begin offering • Custom data searches in Springettsbury Township, York Oklahoma Lottery products Such equipment allows them to have higher practitionersIn addition also to save saving Medicare patients $2.3 money, billion these cost theAnother state Medicaid taxfrom on these Axios.system, ASCs it Thesewould may even not compa- only can either maintain its own plan and the downside is that the employee accounts requirements. team members to communicate can re-re Devon Energy’s -headquarters in downtownboard Oklahoma with City. JOURNAL the RECORD FILEprogram. PHOTO What can you do? to customers beginning etables or herbs. At- GRIT, team members NEWS County. Email him at info@newleve Monday, Feb . 24 productivity and healthier patients, but under a year on justAssociate the 120 Publisher/Editorialmost-common proce Director, Cathy Hirko Expectingcost a lives. record year for lending and - move the paternalistic factor. nies, and others around seller’s plan separately, terminate the• become immediately accessible. So, if not Many companies partner with an out- Devon oil• Make production it a two-way conversation. up for Ask Q4 in the wellness program aredures walking that Medicare miles patients receive, accord-accord ladvisors.com. employees what program components Editor, Joel Berg • Connect the dots for employees to the (via a step tracker) to earning a to free UC airplaneBerkeley. more House growth,I andurge theSenate my colleagues Lancaster-based to votethe against in the globe, Pennsylvania this proposal Commu-Commu turn to M&A seller’s plan, or merge the seller’s plan rolled over into an IRA or other retirement side consultant to conduct a thorough « 3 » Mariah Chuprinski bigger corporate picture. ParticipationOSU graduate in named GM of new Dividendthey’d like to see.increased Find out what by might22% mo-mo *Please note: the Data portion of the premium convention hotel Steve Keenan ticket to anywhere in the world. The more and I urge Gov. Wolf to visit an ASC like West benefit plan review and help determine BY JOURNAL RECORD STAFF River assets. strength,” said Dave Hager, president and Web Editor, Becca Oken-Tatum nity First Fund has beendeals adding to increase staff and market John into its own plan. plan, employees could squander retire- wellness programs has the potential tohas de-de been named general OKLAHOMA CITYtivate – Devon them Energy toDevon’s participate. board of directors approvedAsk forCEO ideas of Oklahoma on City-based Devon. UC Berkeley noted in a recent study that TO THE EDITOR manager of the Omni Hotel in on- Tuesday reported sharply higher oil a 22% increase in its quarterly common Devon reported a net loss for the creative and out-of-the-boxin 2015, the Pennsylvania program, ASCs saved Medicare Shore Endoscopy in Cumberland County to downtown Oklahoma City . production for the fourth quarter and the stock dividend to 11 cents per share from quarter of $642 million, or $1.70 per Reporters restructuring its executiveshare team. and improve their Jeffrey- If the buyer decides to maintain both ment assets and face penalty taxes for the best option. When experts are engaged crease company health benefit costs over-over board of directorscommunicating rewarded shareholders 9 cents. the The increased details dividend tois payable staff. diluted share. The loss for the quarter when paired with easy$32.6 ways million to participate, on cataract procedures,Special $1.3 Projects Editor, - learn about the progress that is being made by subscription is non-refundable. by increasing the dividend 22%. on June 30 to shareholders of record as of included a non-cash impairment charge The nonprofit economic development or all, which in turn could make a difference Oil production for the fourth quarter the close of business on June 15. related to divestiture of Barnett Shale million on upper GI procedures and $6.9 mil Jason Scott these entrepreneurial physicians andbusiness nurses. models. plans,If the there’s newly one constant acquired in health employees can- early distribution. from the start, they can help ensure the averaged 160,000 barrels per day, a 28% “The 22% increase in our quarterly assets. Adjusting for this charge and other the more people will want to take part. - care, it’s change. UPMC’s invest- - increase from the• fourthUse quarter social of 2018. channelsdividend is the latest to example help of Devon’s spread items analysts typically exclude from in employees’ premium or out-of-pocket Increasedthe production word. was Whetherattributable commitment its an to return internal cash to shareholders social estimates, Devon’s core earnings were 33 lion on cystoscopy procedures. Throughout the M&A either be offered the same benefits they The final option – merging the seller’s transition is smooth and employees have to efficiency gains attained across the and reflects the confidence we have in Ioannis Pashakis ganization recently hired Michael Carper, the ment in southcentral Pennsylvania Turn to DEVON » p14 & + company’s Delaware Basin and Powder our underlying business and financial • Stay diverse with your communica- my district,As I meet such with as those physicians at West and Shore patients EnEn- in health care costs. tool such as Slack or Yammer or a closed tions focus. If there is a large subset of former CEO of the process, Housing Developmentexecutives are hyper-focused has broughthad previously, positive change orto a newPHOTO/SUBMITTED formula for their and buyer’s plans – requires that both a clear understanding of the benefits with were toIf thebe enacted,Wolf administration’s the Pennsylvania tax proposal Am Reseacher, Ana Mrdalj- doscopy, I have been amazed at the benefits - group on Facebook or LinkedIn, encour-encour staff who bike to work, that’s great, but if our region, including new, highly New Markets Tax Credit program, a federal tax Promise to reopen grocery store ‘broken’ - bulatory Surgery Association, along with a of their innovative approach.Corp. MidAtlantic,on to becompany its chief creditsynergies officer. and big-picture employer benefits. Maintaining both -plans plans be the same type and have a similar their new employer. age employees to share pictures of their DESIGNJohn Layton Pictured, clockwise from bottom left, is Community First Fund’s executive team: Dan BY JANICE FRANCIS-SMITH of Uptown Grocery and Buy Forthat’s all communicationscoalition of state are medical about, societies, the warn that Community First Fund also contracted with - specialized services, thousands of credit program operated by the U.S. Treasury The Journal Record Less grocery stores, closed the Smart goals. As a result, one very importantBetancourt, fac- presidentcan provide and CEO; employees Mike Carper, continuity chief- credit of ben- officer;plan James design. Buerger, This executive option can be efficient An organization’s retirement plan - healthy choices and/or program partici-partici Saver store at NE 23rd and Martin up to 25 percent of these centers may need We all can relate to the phrase, “Surgery is new providers and leading-edge OKLAHOMA CITY – It’s been Luther King Avenue in August,company but risks losing support from other only minor if it happens to someone else.” Department that helps support large urban more than 100 days since owners of announced their intention to reopen Graphic Designer, tor often goes overlooked – the employer’s efits with no impact to the buyer’s retire- and cost-effective – one benefit structure, should be a consideration from the early - « 3 » pation. Build a little competitiona northeast between Oklahoma City grocery the store as an Uptown Grocery to close – pushing thousands of patients into - a finance expert from Chicago to serve as CFO technologyvice president to treat theand most chief lending officer; and Joan Brodhead, senior executive vice president Bills designed to bolster EV store promised the store would reopen Market by the end of 2019. parts of the employee base. The same goes - industry moving forwardcompany A segments and offer contentwithin 90 days and the store still isn’t The store’s closure left just one costly general hospitals and forcing centers to TracyNobody Bumba wants to be told they need surgery - redevelopment projects. stages of an M&A. Though the evaluation state lawmaker hopes to open, Councilwoman Nikki Nice, small grocery on the northeast side of and they especially do not want an unpleas retirement plans. There are manyadvanced anddetails diseases. chief strategic However,ment even initiativesplan. However, officer. operating multiple one plan to operate – and it also avoids the energize the business of for any topic: if it’s strictly about one thing, - until it hires someone to the post full-time. Ward 7, said at Tuesday’s Oklahoma town, creating a “food desert,” an area Community First is one of two local orga battery developmentmeant in to Theengage Smart Saver store the at NE 23rdgroup Street and Martin – ask Luther ques-quesCity Council meeting. with disproportionately low income withdraw from Medicaid. AUDIENCEManager, antDEVELOPMENT surgery experience. Oklahoma by offering tax “We’re adding and growing dramatically,”positive change can cause confu- negatives of plan termination. process can be lengthy, it’s better to an- King Avenue that closed in August has not been replaced “We’re still waiting on those and limited access tothe fresh foods. business The might lose the interest of its to consider when acquiring a company. plans can be burdensome and expensive,- incentives to engineers and with a new store within 90 days as the owners had prom- promises that continue to be broken City Council responded by placing a profit has made some internal promotions. businessestions, involved in thepost aised, quiz said Councilwoman or host Nikki Nice, a Ward ‘meet 7. thistowards goal’ the community,” said Nice. sion. I’d like to take a moment to electric vehicle industry . JOURNAL RECORD FILE PHOTO Susan and Hank Binkowski, owners Turn to PROMISEwhole » p14 audience. Understanding the seller’s retirement plan and nondiscrimination testing is needednizations if thatThe can risk apply associated for those withfederal merging tax are the ticipate issues that could arise, instead of vaniansThanks have beento ASCs, given thousands a convenient of PennsylPennsyl- and said Dan Betancourt, the organization’s presi COO Joan Brodhead was recently named se-se challenge. clarify a question involving health News in Brief ...... 4A CRUDE OIL NATURAL GAS GASOLINE For subscription information and questions, please call and how it will fit within the current- ben- employees are receiving different benefitcredits. unknown factors of the seller’s plan. Has it realizing them in the midst of the merger Around Town ...... 6A Internal communications centered around 800-425-8609quality outpatient or email experience [email protected]. with positive dent and CEO. 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A double tax on these initiatives officer, while senior vice president of Public Notices ...... 2B Mar $52.05 Mar $1.981 Mar $1.6148 wealth Cornerstone Group, a subsidiary of leadership and a few employees to brain- centers would not only be devastating to the If retirement plans are not considered If the buyer is going to terminate the complex rules associated with retirement • - Christiana Rathman ing for small businesses, affordable housing lending James Buerger was elevated to execu - - storm the best ways to get the message out. many Seniorhardworking Account physicians Managers, in Michele our com Engle, AnthonyCarley Lucas, Miranda upfront, executivesoutpatientUPMC may clinics Pinnacle learn continue hospitals that to theand ac- seller’s plan, this decision should be made the plans? Pennsylvania If not, Housingthe buyer’s Finance plan Agencywould be at John Jeffrey is a consulting actuary, specializing projects and nonprofit organizations located tive vice president and chief lending officer. monwealth but their patientsAccount as Manager, well. Gail Clough quired companyaccept most has major an insuranceunderfunded pen- and the process initiated before the com- (PHFA)risk. — recently was awarded $55 million in retirement plan consulting and post-employ- in low-income communities and serving dis Community First also has hired staff to work Julie Lando is the owner and president of GRIT plans, including Aetna, Capital Blue Marketing Group, a marketing and communica- our commonwealth,For the sake of theI hope health my andcolleagues wellness in of sion plan – which can be a deal breaker panies merge. If the acquired company’s in theBefore latest rounddeciding of funding. how to handle the sell- ment health care benefits, for Conrad Siegel, EVENTS advantaged groups,Cross, Highmark including and UPMC Latino Health and Af- under each of the C-suite executives. tions firm with offices in York and Lancaster. Harrisburg listen to ourInside physicians Sales/Operations and their Coordinator, – or that the seller’s 401(k) plan does not 401(k) is terminated after the transaction, er’sCommunity retirement First plan, was the shut buyer out butwill hopes need which is based in Susquehanna Township, rican-AmericanPlan for all entrepreneurs. services. Changes in And the the need The growth comes at a time when Commu • patients and reject this tax. - Event Manager, Dayna Edelman meet compliance standards. the seller’s employees will face a one-year toits perform clients still exhaustive can take advantagedue diligence. of the This in Dauphin County. for servicesrelationship is rising. between Highmark nity First has been positioning itself as a go-to - State Rep. Greg Rothman (R) represents the 87thEvent Coordinator, Erica Hildabridle andThe UPMC organization, in the greater which started out serving centives. House District, which is in Cumberland County. Pittsburgh and Erie areas will not resource for investors and developers inter- “We plan to work with clients and try to Event Marketing Specialist, Laura Chanoski Lancaster, now covers 15 counties in Central affect the relationship between ested in the federal opportunity zone program, 7 Multimedia Design Specialist, Paul Gingrich help them find an allocation through anotherpage UPMC PinnaclePennsylvania, and Highmark. the Lehigh Valley and suburban As a premium subscriber, gain total databasein which investors can get a tax break on capi- organization,” Betancourt said. Philadelphia. Its staff has grown from 20 to 40 tal gains by investing in projects in qualified Community First andEXPANDING Commonwealth Cor • REPRINTS- Lisa Arnold/PLAQUES to careWe for lookall of forward our patientsover to continuing inthe past five years and it is making more distressed areas, dubbed opportunity zones. please see access with 2019unlimited and beyond. To learn moredirect loans downloads. to businesses, with volume rising The investments typically will flow through about full, in-network access to [email protected] • 717-323-5213 from about $10 million to $30 million in the UPMC doctors and hospitals, call what are known as qualified opportunity funds. our toll-free help line at 1-833- past three years. Community First has been working to develop 879-5013 or visit UPMC.com/ The nonprofit also has opened new loan offic- such funds, which could work in combination federal allocation, the organization’s eighth. - Choice2019. es in Allentown and Philadelphia where it would Group Publisher, Suzanne Fischer-Huettner with other state and federal incentives. The previous seven allocations have helped like to add more people to expand lending. Among the most notable of those is the fund 38 developments in the state, including “We expect to go deeper into markets we are - Copyright Philip 2019 by W. BridgeTower Guarneschelli, Media. All rights reserved. the Hamilton Health Center in Harrisburg, Volume 35,President Number and23. Reproduction CEO or use, without permission, in,” Betancourt said. Lancaster’s Keppel Building and the renova of editorialUPMC Pinnacleor graphic content in any manner, including electronic But depth, he said, requires a bigger team. year — likely mixed-use, commercial and tion of Gettysburg’s Schmucker Hall. reproduction, is prohibited. For licensing, reprints, e-prints and In the meantime, officials are narrowing plaques, email [email protected]. 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Total number of employees: 18 CNS Productions video lighting, projection, image blending, 3525 Wellsite Dr., Ste. 161, Norman 73069 Year established: 2000 400 S. Vermont, Ste. 100, Oklahoma City videoconferencing, event production, 405-321-8122 Top local executive: Marc Pierce 73108 design and engineering, rigging, HD video FAX 405-336-6297 Owner: Marc Pierce 405-900-9550 and custom solutions provider, service www.fowlerdesigngroup.com Equipment/products: Audio, video and www.cnsproductionsok.com and support Total number of employees: 15 lighting systems, control systems” Total number of employees: 26 Services: Design and integration of Custom Technologies Plus Year established: 1992 Year established: 2014 electronic systems including audio, video, 2421 N. 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Hefner Rd., OKC 73120 systems, wireless microphones, video mounts, installations and multimedia video, lighting 405-752-1115 projection kits, projection screens design, boardroom screens, audiovisual FAX 405-843-3357 Services: Corporate event production, Edge Productions control systems, audio and lighting [email protected] event design and production, audio produc- 5601 Huettner Dr., Norman 73069 equipment, broadcast equipment” www.bravas.cim tion, video production, event management 405-265-8400 22 22 Meeting Planners Guide 2020 FAX 405-265-9050 405-495-0215 Liaison Technology videorevolution.com www.gowithedge.com FAX 405-495-0275 Professionals LLC Total number of employees: 32 Total number of employees: 37 [email protected] 3801 NW 63rd St., Ste. 134, OKC 73116 Year established: 1982 Year established: 2017 www.hightechtronics.com 405-848-2371 Top local executive: Ron Witmer Top local executive: Jane Anderson, Total number of employees: 40 FAX 405-848-2376 Services: Installation, IT, production, repair, duplication, sales Travis Snyder Year established: 1983 www.liaisontechnologyprofessionals.com Owner: Jane Anderson Top local executive: Marc Bradley Year established: 2008 Voss Lighting Equipment/products: Professional Owner: Marc Bradley Top local executive: Tony Franklin 721 N. Ann Arbor, OKC 73127 lighting, sound, video, LED displays, Equipment/products: Fire, security, Parent company name: Liaison Technology 405-949-1919 Professionals teleprompting access control, audio/video, closed-circuit FAX 405-942-2369 Services: Design, planning, project man- Services: Full-service live event television, commercial systems www.vosslighting.com agement; installation and programming; production company Services: Design, installation and service Year established: 1983 systems maintenance Top local executive: Stephen Cossey Ford Audio-Video Systems Inc. of fire, security, access control, audio-vid- Native Audio Visual LLC Services: Lighting design, energy-saving 4800 W. I-40 Service Rd., OKC 73128 eo, closed-circuit television, commercial 7988 E. 129th St., Bixby 74008 solutions 405-946-9966 systems 918-924-5603 FAX 405-946-9991 Warner Sound & Video J.D. Young Co. FAX 918-366-3729 www.fordav.com 5701 SE Adams Blvd., Bartlesville 74006 116 W. Third St., Tulsa 74103 www.nativeav.com Total number of employees: 530 918-331-9358 (918) 582-9955 Year established: 2002 Year established: 1973 FAX 918-331-9644 FAX 918-582-9955 Top local executive: James L. Turney [email protected] Top local executive: Claire Ford Services: Sales/installation and service of www.jdyoung.com www.warnersound.com Owner: Claire Ford audio/visual equipment Top local executive: Bob Stuart Year established: 1990 Services: Design, installation, service, Doug Stuart Top local executive: Dane Warner, training and rental of professional sound, Video Revolution Services: Projector and screen installation, 7030 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa 74136 Debbie Warner video and lighting systems sound system, flat screen displays, multi- 918-495-0586 Owner: Dane Warner, Debbie Warner High-Tech-Tronics Inc. media lectern, interactive whiteboard, video FAX 918-477-7853 Services: Audio, video, lighting, equipment 6011 Melrose Ln., OKC 73127 conferencing systems [email protected] rental, live production, on-site service CATERING COMPANIES
Abbey Road Catering Owner: Demetra E. Bailey Expo Square Food and [email protected] 203 Hal Muldrow Dr., Norman 73069 Year established locally: 2002 Beverage Services/ www.meditationscatering.com 405-360-1058 FAX 405-310-4062 Food Specialties: American Comfort EXPOSERVE Owner: Drew Williamson Constance Williamson [email protected] Type of events catered: Weddings Corpo- 2032 Utica Square, Tulsa 74114 Year established locally: 2003 abbeyroadcatering.com rate Meetings Reunions Prom Birthday’s 918-748-0111 FAX 918-742-4649 Fundraisers Job Fair Year established locally: 1999 www.exposerve.com Ned’s Catering Food Specialties: Custom C2 Catering Year established locally: 2004 6444 Northwest Expressway, Ste. 840 A, Type of events catered: Weddings, 3801 SE 29th St., OKC 73115 Imperial Catering & Dining OKC 73132 Corporate, Social Private Parties, 405-473-3000 405-810-0208 FAX 405-810-0206 2020 N. Mingo, Tulsa 74115 Political Fundraisers, Holiday Parties, www.c2catering.com www.nedscatering.com 918-437-1300 FAX 918-437-8283 University Events Year established locally: 2014 Year established locally: 1984 www.imperialco.com Allison’s Fun Inc. Catering by PartyServe Year established locally: 1979 Oak Tree Country Club 3200 Double C Dr., Norman 73069 3902 E. 15th St., Tulsa 74112 Just Catering by Orr 700 W. Country Club Dr., Edmond 73003 405-447-1118 FAX 405-447-8311 918-748-0111 405-340-1010 FAX 405-348-8931 6125 S. Sheridan Rd., Tulsa 74133 [email protected] www.partyserve.com www.oaktreecc.net 918-523-9500 www.allisonsfuninc.com Year established locally: 1979 Catering Connection [email protected] Owner: Robbie Allison Food Specialties: Varied 6363 S. Trenton Ave., Tulsa 74136 www.cateringbyorr.com Year established locally: 2008 918-749-9232 FAX 918-749-2067 Year established locally: 2000 The Prairie Gypsies Aunt Pittypat’s Catering [email protected] Food Specialties: Seafood, Mexican Sushi Catering Co. 1515 N. Portland Ave., OKC 73107 www.cateringconnection.net and sandwiches 411 NW 30th St., OKC 73118 405-942-4000 FAX 405-942-4019 Year established locally: 1988 Type of events catered: Catering, event 405-525-3013 FAX 405-525-5343 services & wedding coordination [email protected] [email protected] Creative Catering by Sherian www.auntpittypatscatering.com www.prairiegypsies.com 1425 New Sapulpa, Sapulpa 74066 Ludger’s Catering & Events Year established locally: 1996 Owner: Aunt Pittypat’s Parlor Inc. 918-224-4301 FAX 918-224-4553 1628 S. Main, Tulsa 74119 Owner: Maggie Howell-Dowd freddiesbbq.com 918-744-9427 FAX 918-744-9427 Rococo Catering Year established locally: 1984 Year established locally: 1993 [email protected] 2824 N. Pennsylvania Ave., OKC 73107 Food Specialties: All ludgerscatering.com 405-534-8838 FAX 405-528-2836 Elote Cafe & Catering Type of events catered: Corporate & Social Owner: Scott Sherrill 12252 N. May Ave., OKC 73120 514 S. Boston, Tulsa 74103 Megan Sherrill 405-212-4577 B&B Catering & The 918-582-1403 FAX 918-582-1407 Year established locally: 2009 [email protected] Bryant Center [email protected] www.rococo-restaurant.com/catering 2200 N. Bryant Ave., OKC 73121 elotetulsa.com Meditations Catering Year established locally: 2003 405-427-7675 FAX 405-604-9818 Owner: Libby Billings & Banquet Facility [email protected] Year established locally: 2008 1205 N. Country Club Rd., Stillwater 74075 Running Wild Catering www.bandbcatering.net Food Specialties: Mexican, hors d oeuvres 405-377-7771 FAX 405-377-7781 3830 N. Maney St., OKC 73112 2020 Meeting Planners Guide 23 23 405-942-0381 FAX 405-942-0262 DoubleTree by Hilton Type of events catered: Cocktail & Hors Year established locally: 2002 D’oeuvres Parties. Customized Buffets. Full [email protected] Tulsa Downtown Fazoli’s Restaurant www.runningwildcatering.com Service sit down steak dinners. 616 W. Seventh St., Tulsa 74127 13600 N. Pennsylvania Ave., OKC 73120 Owner: Vicki Allen 918-587-8000 FAX 918-587-3001 Sheraton Midwest City Hotel 405-755-0405 Debbie Lowery www.tulsadowntown.doubletree.com at the Reed Conference Center www.fazolis.com Teresa Walters Year established locally: 1981 5750 Will Rogers Rd., Midwest City 73110 Fazoli’s Restaurant Year established locally: 1997 405-455-1800 FAX 405-736-0973 DoubleTree Hotel at 6821 Northwest Expressway, OKC 73132 sheraton.marriott.com Salt & Surrey Catering Warren Place 405-720-1343 Year established locally: 2003 2000 Remington Pl., OKC 73111 6110 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa 74136 www.fazolis.com 405-425-0289 918-495-1000 FAX 918-495-1090 The Skirvin Hilton Flint Restaurant [email protected] [email protected] One Park Ave., OKC 73102 doubletree3.hilton.com 15 N. Robinson Ave., OKC 73102 saltandsurrey.com 405-272-3040 FAX 405-272-5160 Year established locally: 1985 405-605-0657 [email protected] The Tasting Room [email protected] Embassy Suites Norman Hotel www.skirvinhilton.com 4318 N. Western Ave., Oklahoma City 73118 flintokc.com and Conference Center Year established locally: 2007 405-604-3015 Year established locally: 2012 2501 Conference Dr., Norman 73069 Food Specialties: Catering, Restaurant Bar www.thetastingroomokc.com 405-364-8040 FAX 405-253-3377 Type of events catered: Weddings, Meet- Italian Express Year established locally: 2009 [email protected] ings, Galas 119 W. Main St., Ste. 101, OKC 73102 Urban Catering dba Belle norman.embassysuites.com Wyndham Garden Hotel 405-602-3181 [email protected] Isle Brewery Year established locally: 2008 Oklahoma City Airport Year established locally: 2004 1900 Northwest Expressway, OKC 73118 Embassy Suites Oklahoma City 2101 S. Meridian Ave., OKC 73108 405-840-1911 FAX 405-843-7659 Downtown/Medical Center 405-685-4000 FAX 405-685-3941 Jamil’s Steakhouse of [email protected] 741 N. Phillips Ave., OKC 73112 www.wyndhamhotels.com Oklahoma City www.belleislerestaurant.com 405-239-3900 FAX 405-234-5565 Year established locally: 1984 4910 N. Lincoln Blvd., OKC 73105 Owner: Urban Catering dba Belle www.oklahomacityok.embassysuites.com Wyndham Oklahoma City 405-525-8352 Owner: Midtown Renaissance www.jamilssteakhouseokc.com Isle Brewery 2945 Northwest Expressway, OKC 73112 Year established locally: 2015 Year established locally: 1964 Year established locally: 1994 405-848-4811 FAX 405-843-4829 Venue 104 Catering Hilton Garden Inn-Tulsa South www.wyndhamhotels.com Jimmy’s Round Up Café Year established locally: 2005 1800 NW 122nd St., OKC 73120 8202 S. 100th East Ave., Tulsa 74133 & Catering Food Specialties: Varied Menu 405-936-3139 918-392-2000 FAX 918-392-2099 1301 SW 59th St., OKC 73119 www.tulsasouth.gardeninn.com [email protected] 405-685-1177 venuecateringokc.com Renaissance Oklahoma RESTAURANTS www.jimmysroundupcafe.com Owner: Jimmy Collins Year established locally: 2011 City Convention Center Back Door BBQ Year established locally: 1989 Hotel and Spa 315 NW 23rd St., OKC 73103 HOTELS 10 N. Broadway Ave., OKC 73102 405-525-7427 McAlister’s Deli 405-228-8000 FAX 405-232-8080 [email protected] 10440 S. Western Ave., Ste. A, OKC 73139 Best Western Plus Saddleback www.marriott.com/okcbr backdoorbarbecue.com 405-691-3354 Inn & Conference Center Year established locally: 2000 Owner: Katheryn Mathis www.mcalistersdeli.com 4300 SW Third St., OKC 73108 The Renaissance Waterford Year established locally: 2013 McAlister’s Deli 405-947-7000 FAX 405-948-7636 Oklahoma City The Chalkboard 3525 W. Memorial Rd., OKC 73134 [email protected] 6300 Waterford Blvd., OKC 73118 1324 S. Main, Tulsa 74119 405-748-3351 www.bwsaddleback.com 405-848-4782 FAX 405-848-7810 918-582-1964 FAX 918-619-6465 www.mcalistersdeli.com Owner: PLD Hospitality LLC https://renaissance-hotels.marriott.com [email protected] Year established locally: 1985 Will Rogers Theatre Year established locally: 1984 www.thechalkboard-tulsa.com 4322 N. Western Ave., OKC 73118 Year established locally: 1999 Clarion Hotel The Sheraton Downtown 405-604-3015 FAX 405-521-9877 2600 N. Aspen Ave., Broken Arrow 74012 Oklahoma City Deep Deuce Grill [email protected] 918-258-7085 FAX 918-251-6768 One N. Broadway Ave., OKC 73102 307 NE Second St., OKC 73104 www.willrogerstheatre.com [email protected] 405-235-2780 FAX 405-232-8752 405-235-9100 Owner: Western Concepts Restaurant www.clarionoftulsa.com www.sheratonokc.com [email protected] Group Year established locally: 2006 Year established locally: 1976 deepdeucebarandgrillokc.com Year established locally: 2002 SPECIAL EVENT PLANNERS
Allison’s Fun Inc. Specialties: Company picnics, casino Top Executive: Craig Huddleston, Part-time employees: 6 3200 Double C Dr., Norman 73069 parties, corporate events Founder and president Owner: Brian Ferrell Year Founded: 2006 405-447-1118 FAX 405-447-8311 Avos’ Agency Specialties: Overall event design www.allisonsfuninc.com Top Executive: Brian Ferrell, President, 5830 Northwest Expressway, Ste. 228, factor 110 LLC|Destination Full-time employees: 10 [email protected] OKC 73132 Owner: Robbie Allison Oklahoma|100 events LLC Percentage of Business: Corporate, 70%; Year Founded: 2008 405-990-1381 3421 N. Walnut Ave., OKC 73105 Individual, 10%; Wedding, 5%; Other, 15% Top Executive: Russell Allison avosagency.com 405-604-0041 FAX 405-605-0491 Services offered: Event management, Percentage of Business: Corporate, 85%; Owner: Craig Huddleston www.bluecircleproductions.com destination management, event rentals, Individual, 10%; Wedding, 5%; Other, 0% Year Founded: 2018 Full-time employees: 24 and audiovisual production. 24 24 Meeting Planners Guide 2020 Specialties: Destination management Eventures - Events, Weddings Top Executive: Lisa Marie Zinnamon, Specialties: Corporate events, dinner specializing in nonprofit and association & Rentals Owner/Director parties, weddings, festivals, or fundraisers events and annual meetings 340 S. Vermont Ave., Suite#135, OKC 73108 Percentage of Business: Corporate, 50%; Orr Family Farm & RR LLC Individual, 25%; Wedding, 25%; Other, 0% Epic Events LLC 405-755-3333 FAX 405-948-0804 14400 S. Western Ave., OKC 73170 www.eventures-inc.com Specialties: Corporate events, weddings, 2821 Carlton Way, OKC 73120 405-799-3276 FAX 405-799-7794 fundraisers, family reunions, anniversary Owner: Mary Ellen Alexander 405-706-7484 www.orrfamilyfarm.com Year Founded: 1994 Judy Lehmbeck Bridal www.epiceventsok.com Owner: Glenn R. Orr Top Executive: Mary Ellen Alexander, CEO, and Party Year Founded: 2003 Full-time employees: 2 [email protected] 6207 N. Villa Ave., OKC 73112 Top Executive: Shanain D. Kemp, Manager/ Owner: Nicole Thomas Percentage of Business: Corporate, 70%; 405-630-5453 FAX 405-755-0236 Event Director Year Founded: 2007 Individual, 5%; Wedding, 10%; Other, 15% Owner: Judy Lehmbeck Percentage of Business: Corporate, 30%; Top Executive: Nicole Thomas, Owner Services offered: Strategy and design. Year Founded: 1985 Individual, 50%; Wedding, 15%; Other, 0% Percentage of Business: Corporate, Lighting, Audio, Video, Scripting, Design, Top Executive: Judy Lehmbeck Specialties: Birthday parties, church out- 10%; Individual, 0%; Wedding, 0%; Other Graphics, Run of Show, Schematic Percentage of Business: Corporate, 2%; ings, picnics, hayrides, train rides, weddings, (nonprofit), 90% Renderings Individual, 8%; Wedding, 90%; Other, 0% birthday parties Services offered: All special event planning Specialties: Specializing in corporate, Specialties: Custom event design and fab- including weddings, birthday parties, bar RumbleDrum nonprofit and social events rication corporate, experiential, nonprofit, and bat mitzvahs P.O. Box 52279, Tulsa 74152 luxury weddings Event 1 Productions Inc. Specialties: Wedding planning and event 918-899-0123 1601 S. 129th West Ave., Sand Springs Farthing Events planning www.rumbledrum.com 74063 427 S. Boston Ave., Ste. 517, Tulsa 74103 Owner: Todd Wade Lasting Impressions of 918-766-9604 Joe Mathis 918-245-8006 FAX 918-245-8007 Tulsa LLC www.farthingevents.com Year Founded: 2017 www.event1inc.net 7107 S. Yale, Ste. 308 (mail only), Tulsa Owner: Ashley Farthing Top Executive: Todd Wade, Chief Executive Full-time employees: 7 74136 Top Executive: Ashley Farthing Officer, [email protected] Owner: Corbin H. Potter 918-629-1877 Joe Mathis, Chief Creative Officer Year Founded: 2003 Specialties: Weddings and social events www.litulsa.com Percentage of Business: Corporate, 60%; Top Executive: Corbin H. Potter HeyDay Entertainment Full-time employees: 1 Individual, 10%; Wedding, 10%; Other, 20% Percentage of Business: Corporate, 25%; 3201 Market Pl., Norman 73072 Part-time employees: 4 Services offered: Event planning, guest Individual, 0%; Wedding, 0%; Other (associ- 405-310-3500 FAX 405-701-8053 Owner: Lynn H. Wheatley services, branding, identity consultation www.heydayfamilyfun.com Year Founded: 1998 ation events), 75% Specialties: Event planning, guest services, Owner: Brad Little, Trey Bates, Michael Top Executive: Lynn H. Wheatley, CEO, Specialties: Audiovisual production, branding, identity consultation [email protected] large-format event printing Lawrence, Kurt Crooks Percentage of Business: Corporate, 15%; Year Founded: 2007 Winner’s Circle Inc. Event Planning by Leilani Inc. Individual, 15%; Wedding, 70%; Other, 0% 200 S. Oklahoma Ave. #306, Top Executive: Brad Little, Trey Bates, 1601-1603 Exchange Ave., OKC 73155-5593 Services offered: Event planning and OKC 73104-2486 Michael Lawrence, Kurt Crooks production; design and decor, floral design, 4055204435 405-232-0911 FAX 405-232-3744 Percentage of Business: Corporate, 30%; event rentals Full-time employees: 1 www.eventdecorating.com Individual, 70%; Wedding, 0%; Other, 0% Specialties: Vendor selection, design and Part-time employees: 1 Full-time employees: 3 Specialties: High-capacity event venue, decor, attention to detail Owner: Patrick Boylan Part-time employees: 2 laser tag – 7,000-square-foot, two-level are- Year Founded: 1993 Owner: Leilani Kathleen Stendebach na; DoubleDave’s Pizza - pizzas; Stromboli, Marianne’s Rentals for Special Top Executive: Patrick Boylan, pboylan@ Year Founded: 1995 pepperoni rolls, 18-hole mini golf course; Events Inc. 225 W. Britton Rd., OKC 73114 wciconferences.org Top Executive: Leilani Kathleen Stende- 50-game arcade; ropes course; 24-lane 405-751-3100 FAX 405-752-9688 Percentage of Business: Corporate, 95%; bach, CEO, [email protected] bowling, team building, event planning, www.mariannesrentals.com Individual, 0%; Wedding, 0%; Other, 5% Percentage of Business: Corporate, 75%; customer service Full-time employees: 50 Services offered: Meeting and Convention Individual, 15%; Other, 10% Impression Productions Owner: Marianne K. Long Planning, Site Selection and Contracting Services offered: Party and event rentals, 12300 Maple Ridge Rd., OKC 73120 Year Founded: 1982 Specialties: Hotel and convention center dull service trade show set up and decor. 405-990-8289 FAX 405-840-1301 Top Executive: Marianne K. Long contract negotiation, customized online Specialties: Two certified balloon artists on Owner: Lisa Marie Zinnamon Percentage of Business: Corporate, 40%; registration and housing websites, on-site staff, registered meeting planner Year Founded: 2005 Individual, 20%; Wedding, 35%; Other, 5% convention management VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Avcom Productions Year Founded: 1981 Areas of Production Speciality: Specialty www.bealscunningham.com 3158 S. 108th East Ave., Ste. 275, Tulsa Description of Services: Video production, production - large-format, high-resolution No. of FT Employees: 40 74146 graphics and animation production, script- production and projection, projection map- No. of Contract Employees: 1 918-627-2301 ing and planning, set and room design, ping and blending on large screens, multiple Top Local Executive(s): Mike Cunningham www.avcomprod.com large screen and multi-screen projection, screens, buildings (exterior and interior), Nick Cunningham No. of FT Employees: 8 projection mapping and blending, building shapes, etc. Year Founded: 1957 No. of Contract Employees: 10 projection BealsCunningham Description of Services: Full-service Top Local Executive(s): Charles Industry Focus: Corporate and fundraising Strategic Services advertising agency providing an array of Halliburton events, creative ideas for events, unique 2333 E. Britton Rd., OKC 73131 strategic services and tools designed to Owner: Charles Halliburton event production and on-site services. 405-478-4752 FAX 405-478-4760 help companies sell better 2020 Meeting Planners Guide 25 25 Industry Focus: Casinos, large equipment No. of FT Employees: 6 Description of Services: Audio-ISDN, www.oldhatcreative.com dealers, automotive dealers, restaurants, Top Local Executive(s): Kevin Hanley ADR, source, connect, closed captioning, No. of FT Employees: 10 etc. Owner: Kevin Hanley duplication, graphics and animation, remote Top Local Executive(s): Zac Logsdon Areas of Production Speciality: Digital Year Founded: 1988 shoots, turnkey, video Owner: Zac Logsdon media, traditional media, collateral, sales Description of Services: Produces motion Industry Focus: Corporate, commercials, Year Founded: 2004 promotion, etc. graphics, 3-D, animation, video and print industrial videos written and produced; Description of Services: Graphic design, Blue Circle Productions design archiving videotape; transcoding from web development, video production, pho- one video format to another; legal video 3421 N. Walnut Ave., OKC 73105 Industry Focus: Local and national corpo- tography, branding transcoding and digitizing; audio recording 405-604-0041 FAX 405-605-0491 rate clientele Industry Focus: Collegiate and professional and editing www.bluecircleproductions.com Areas of Production Speciality: Video, athletics, entertainment Areas of Production Speciality: No. of FT Employees: 5 motion graphics and print design for corpo- Areas of Production Speciality: Intro and Award-winning broadcast commercials No. of Contract Employees: 15 rate, broadcast and web highlight videos, commercials, LED board written and produced; voice-over talent; Top Local Executive(s): Brian Ferrell, animations Edge Productions ADR and ISDN, Source Connect recording; [email protected] Red Rock Videos LLC 5601 Huettner Dr., Norman 73069 complete production facility Owner: factor 110 LLC | Destination Oklaho- 3325 French Park Dr. Ste. 5, Edmond 73034 405-265-8400 FAX 405-265-9050 ma | 110 events LLC Lampstand Media 405-705-2602 www.gowithedge.com Year Founded: 2006 702 W. Sheridan Ave., OKC 73102 www.redrockvideos.com No. of FT Employees: 12 Description of Services: Audiovisual 405-455-4441 No. of FT Employees: 1 No. of Contract Employees: 25 production, content creation, technology www.lampstand.tv No. of Contract Employees: 4 Top Local Executive(s): Jane Anderson solutions, stage management, and equip- No. of FT Employees: 12 Top Local Executive(s): Pamela D. Welch, Travis Snyder ment rentals Top Local Executive(s): Derek Watson, [email protected] Owner: Jane Anderson Areas of Production Speciality: Turnkey [email protected] Owner: Pamela D. Welch Year Founded: 2017 and individual services, as well as rentals, Nick Jones, [email protected] Year Founded: 2003 Industry Focus: All for lighting, audio, video, staging, special Owner: Derek Watson Description of Services: Broadcast Areas of Production Speciality: Compre- effects, and event logistics Nick Jones commercials, training videos, and corporate hensive event management and production Bold Multimedia Year Founded: 2010 videos. Description of Services: Full-service story 3812 Havenbrook Circle, Norman 73072 Ford Audio-Video Systems Inc. Industry Focus: Corporate, local and production house 405-701-8103 4800 W. I-40 Service Rd., OKC 73128 regional individuals and businesses Industry Focus: Corporate, nonprofit, www.bold-multimedia.com 405-946-9966 FAX 405-946-9991 Areas of Production Speciality: Quality business to business No. of FT Employees: 8 www.fordav.com video production Areas of Production Speciality: Film, Top Local Executive(s): Krystyn R. No. of FT Employees: 530 The Signal Factory documentary, audio, podcast Richardson Top Local Executive(s): Claire Ford 624 S. Boston Ave., Ste. 450, Tulsa 74119 John W. Richardson Owner: Claire Ford Lippert Media LLC 918-949-3838 Owner: Krystyn R. Richardson Year Founded: 1973 3309 Oak Hollow Rd., OKC 73120 thesignalfactory.com John W. Richardson Industry Focus: Corporate, church, educa- 405-210-7245 No. of FT Employees: 11 Year Founded: 2002 tion and entertainment venues www.lippertmedia.com Top Local Executive(s): Chris White Description of Services: Advertising + Areas of Production Speciality: Live event No. of FT Employees: 1 Kyle Stauffer Branding + Technology production, I-Mag and recording Top Local Executive(s): Rick Allen Lippert Owner: Chris White Industry Focus: Commercial and nonprofits Owner: Rick Allen Lippert Freestyle Creative Kyle Stauffer Areas of Production Speciality: Year Founded: 1994 Year Founded: 2010 2200 N. Broadway St., Moore 73160 Animation, editing, computer graphics, Description of Services: Media coaching, Description of Services: Print and graphic 405-703-4110 scriptwriting, advertising and multimedia, media production, media talent design, branding, live events, virtual reality freestyleokc.com including graphic design, photography, Industry Focus: Government, business, content, set design, creative concepting, No. of FT Employees: 10 video production, web design, consulting the arts product design, on-site production and Top Local Executive(s): Kelley Gann Critical Mass Productions LLC Areas of Production Speciality: Confer- in-house design Owner: Vahid Farzaneh ence speaker and continuing education P.O. Box 893275, OKC 73189 Industry Focus: Television commercials, Year Founded: 2007 recording; directing actors, film-style 405-842-3343 live action projects Description of Services: Digital marketing; production of television commercials and www.cmpedge.com Areas of Production Speciality: Live film- marketing; traditional, print advertising; informational videos, video news releases No. of FT Employees: 1 ing, print, motion graphics, animation, branding; public relations; film/video Top Local Executive(s): Don V. Stephens MBProductions production; App, user interface develop- Video Revolution Inc. Owner: Don V. Stephens III 3217 Staghorn Dr., Blanchard 73010 ment; market research; media and news 7030 S. Lewis Ave., Bldg. 1, Tulsa 74136 Year Founded: 1994 mbrownproductions.com distribution 918-495-0586 FAX 918-477-7853 Description of Services: Provide a wide No. of FT Employees: 1 www.videorevolution.com Areas of Production Speciality: Pre-pro- range of professional video production Top Local Executive(s): Michael Brown, No. of FT Employees: 32 duction and production services—including HD video production, [email protected] Top Local Executive(s): Ron Witmer video editing services, and closed caption- Garman Productions LLC Year Founded: 1989 Year Founded: 1982 ing services 2828 NW 58th St., OKC 73112 Description of Services: Audio, video, film Description of Services: Audio, animation, : UHD/4K/5K digital acqui- production and post services Industry Focus 405-254-2500 FAX 405-254-2507 studio rental, equipment rental, editing, sition and post Industry Focus: Broadcast media www.garman.com scriptwriting, computer graphics, dupli- Areas of Production Speciality: YouTube Areas of Production Speciality: Com- No. of FT Employees: 2 cation Ready certified closed-captioning vendor mercial television, historical documentary, No. of Contract Employees: 6 Industry Focus: Cutting-edge electronics corporate image and training CVWmedia Inc. Top Local Executive(s): Steve Garman, for the latest high-quality look 102 W. Eufaula, Ste. 210, Norman 73069 [email protected] Old Hat Creative Areas of Production Speciality: Multicam- 405-360-6456 Owner: Steve Garman 102 W. Eufaula St., Ste. 200, Norman 73069 era, high-definition production and internet www.cvwmedia.com Year Founded: 1981 405-310-2133 FAX 405-701-3443 streaming 26 26 Meeting Planners Guide 2020
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