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November 2015 www.okcchamber.com Oklahoma City District to be Focus of Brookings Study The Brookings Institution and Project for Public Spaces have begun an 18-month study of Oklahoma City’s emerging innovation district, an area encompassing the Oklahoma Health Center and Automobile Alley. This work, which will focus on the district’s economic strengths and quality of place, is part of the Bass Initiative on Innovation and Placemaking, a joint initiative the two organizations launched last month. The study will examine the rising interplay between innovation, quality places and economic growth by Oklahoma City’s innovation district, an area encompassing the studying innovation districts in Oklahoma City and Oklahoma Health Center and Automobile Alley, will be the focus Philadelphia. The work aims to catalyze a new approach of an 18-month study by the Brookings Institution and Project to city-building that integrates the reinforcing benefits of for Public Spaces.

Continued on page 9 NRHA Celebrates 50th Anniversary, New Location The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) kicked off a period of celebration last month as they moved into their new international headquarters in Oklahoma City. The move will be followed by the 50th running of the NRHA Futurity on Nov. 26 – Dec. 5. This pinnacle event will kick off NRHA’s 50th Anniversary year in 2016. With this major event comes the introduction of a new image, brand and look for the future of this growing organization. “The NRHA has long been a partner in Oklahoma City’s hospitality industry, and their annual Reigning Futurity brings around 6,000 visitors to Oklahoma City each year,” said Natalie Shirley, president of Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City and Chamber vice chair of convention and visitor development. “We are proud to celebrate this milestone for their organization and look forward to many more years of partnership with the NRHA.” The new international headquarters will reside on the south side of State Fair The National Reigning Horse Association recently moved Park in Oklahoma City. A special ribbon cutting ceremony will take place during into their new international the 50th Running of the NRHA Futurity. Spectators and members are encouraged headquarters in Oklahoma City. to view the building on Reno Avenue in Oklahoma City. Continued on page 4 A PARTNER IN YOUR SUCCESS™ Oklahoma Health Center, butalsocreate areas ofinnovation across Oklahoma City. City. willnotonlyincrease Iamconfidentthatthispartnership innovation inthe reaching.further We willbeabletoapplythefindingsofthisstudyacross Oklahoma benefitsofthispartnership using publicspacestobenefitdevelopment,are much thetrue district ofOklahoma City. While theOklahoma Health Centerwillbeacasestudyfor that have ideas. championednew and capitalinvestment, Oklahoma Cityhascreated itsbestassetsthrough relationships have revived areas across Oklahoma Citytotheentrepreneurial spiritthathascreated jobs that hascreated whatOklahoma Cityhastoday. From that thepublic-private partnerships not have beenwrittenwithOklahoma describesthesynergy Cityinmind,itperfectly generate, sharpenandacceleratetheadvancement of ideas.” While thatdescriptionmay environment richwithnetworking assets–“relationships thathave thepotentialto to thereport by Brookings entitled“TheRiseof Innovation Districts,” includean balanced urbanenclave ofinnovation. area neardowntown Oklahoma Citywillbecomeamore insight ofBrookings andtheProject forPublic Spaces, this entrepreneurial andanchorinstitutions. startups With the to makeitathrivingarea. It hascreative thinkers, the Oklahoma Health Centeralready hastheingredients potential. Thearea stretching from Automobile Alleyto tobolsteradistrictthatisripewith offers anopportunity districts isexciting forseveral reasons. Thispartnership Oklahoma Citytostudythebestwaycreate innovation The announcementthat with Brookings willpartner More than a district Leadership Notes Chamber CEO&President Roy H. Williams, CCE Sincerely,

CONTENTS In actuality, withBrookings thepartnership andPPSisaboutmore thanjustone The qualitiesthatdrive innovation andthecreation ofinnovation districts,according 10 6 5 Innovation Districts The Landscape of Upcoming ChamberEvents Speaker Q&A withSOEKeynote 19 14 12 Economic Indicators Work oftheChamber Members ShowSupportfor the Crowe &Dunlevy Flashback-Fast Forward: Roy H.Williams, CCE President &CEO Oklahoma State University -Oklahoma City Vice Chair, Marketing &Communications Oklahoma CityCommunityFoundation SUBSCRIPTIONS: $5peryear includedinChamber Publisher therighttorefuse reserves anyadvertising. Vice Chair, Forward Oklahoma City Vice Chair, Economic Development Vice Chair, Convention and Visitor Vice Chair, Government Relations Greater Oklahoma CityChamber Vice Chair, Education/Workforce Cox Communications Oklahoma 123 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK73102. Vice Chair, MAPSDevelopment 123 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK73102 Equity Commercial Realty, LLC Vice Chair, Military/Aerospace 2015 OFFICERS Periodicals Postage paidatOklahoma City. JUDY J.HATFIELD, CCIM Vice Chair, Strategic Planning American Fidelity Foundation Vice Chair, Strategic Planning JPMorganChase Bank, N.A. Kaylee Terracina, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, ROY H. WILLIAMS, CCE Devon Energy Corporation Devon Energy Corporation Price Edwards &Company BRADLEY W.KRIEGER or [email protected]. CLAYTON I.BENNETT Immediate Past Chairman Send address changestoThe Point!, Vice Chair, Membership Greater Oklahoma CityChamber, Greater Oklahoma CityChamber DAVID A. JACKSON PETER B.DELANEY www.facebook.com/okcchamber BRUCE LAWRENCE RHONDA HOOPER CARL E. EDWARDS TOM J.M Continental Resources BancFirst Corporation J. LARRY NICHOLS The Point (ISSN1075-6264) is Vice Chair, Bioscience THE POINT! NATALIE SHIRLEY Advertising ratesupon request. ISSUE #3489-October 2015 DAVID RAINBOLT www.twitter.com/okcchamber $25 peryear withintheU.S. Corporate Secretary OGE Energy Corp. [email protected] membership; nonmembers, INTEGRIS Health Dorchester Capital JOHN RICHELS Jordan Advertising published monthlyby the President &CEO TERESA ROSE www.okcchamber.com PERCY KIRK JOHN HART Development Development POSTMASTER: Arvest BankArvest Editorial staff Chairman Cynthia Reid Treasurer Josh Vaughn 297-8900 Designer C DANIEL

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Last Chance to Network with the CALENDAR Chamber in 2015 OF EVENTS Don’t let the year conclude without taking full advantage of your Chamber Nov. 5 membership. Be sure to attend one of the Chamber’s upcoming networking MegaLunch Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. events and make new contacts. Location: NOAH’s Event Venue, 14017 Quail Springs MegaLunch: Nov. 5 Parkway Take a break from sales calls and have fun networking in a unique way at the Nov. 10 last 2015 MegaLunch at NOAH’s Event Venue on Thursday, Nov. 5, from Member Orientation 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, visit www.okcchamber.com/events. Time: 8:30-10 a.m. Location: IBC Bank, 3817 Member Orientation: Nov. 10 Northwest Expressway, Suite 100 If you want to better understand how the Chamber works in the community and how it can benefit your business, attend the Chamber’s Member Orientation. Nov. 19 The last orientation of 2015 will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 8:30- State of the Economy Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 10 a.m. at IBC Bank, 3817 Northwest Expressway, Suite 100. There is no cost Location: National Cowboy to attend. Register online at www.okcchamber.com/events or contact Amanda & Western Heritage Museum, Bowen at [email protected] or 297-8961 with questions. 1700 NE 63rd St. Sunset Receptions: Nov. 3 and Dec. 1 Dec. 1 Sunset Reception At Sunset Reception, Chamber members open their doors to the public for Time: 4-6 p.m. networking in a casual atmosphere. Food and drink are provided at these free Location: J. Bruner’s at the Haunted House, 7101 N events. Join the Chamber for the last two receptions of 2015 on Tuesday, Nov. 3, Miramar Blvd. at the Colcord Hotel and Tuesday, Dec. 1, at J. Bruner’s at the Haunted House. Dec. 2 Chamber Forum on Chamber Forum: Dec. 2 Oklahoma County Jail Time: 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. The challenges presented by the Location: The Skirvin Hilton, current Oklahoma County jail are 1 Park Ave. well documented. Join criminal justice Dec. 10 experts and community leaders to discuss Annual Meeting solutions at the upcoming Chamber Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Forum on Wednesday, Dec. 2, from Location: Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. at the Skirvin Hilton.

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WE ARE OKLAHOMANS. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP MAKE OUR STATE A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND RAISE A FAMILY. Brookings and PPS to Study OKC district (cont’d from page 1) vibrant public spaces, innovative urban economies and Health Foundation. “As the world continues to evolve, inclusive growth. we have to evolve with it. Working with these entities “Oklahoma City is an innovative community, and will help us understand how to continue our forward Brookings and PPS’s study will allow us to continue momentum.” to realize and capitalize on our assets,” said Roy H. “Oklahoma City is an innovative Williams, CCE, president and CEO of the Greater community, and Brookings and PPS’s Oklahoma City Chamber. “The continued growth of study will allow us to continue to Oklahoma City’s medical center and the surrounding realize and capitalize on our assets.” areas will bolster the economy and strengthen the bonds of collaboration. And equally important, the lessons - Roy H. Williams, CCE, president and CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber learned during this project will be applicable to other areas of Oklahoma City.” The initiative’s Oklahoma City study will use The Bass Initiative will build on Brookings’s research quantitative analysis of both local and national data as on innovation districts — dense, amenity-rich enclaves well as stakeholder interviews to audit the innovative that are typically anchored by research and development industries and networking and physical assets in the institutions and facilitate new ideas and businesses burgeoning innovation district. Drawing from this — and PPS’s long track record in placemaking, a study, Brookings and PPS will work with community participatory community process to develop quality leaders to create a unified vision and specific strategies public spaces by capitalizing on a community’s assets and for the district’s future growth in order to bolster the potential. It will encourage mixed-use entrepreneurial district as a key driver of the regional economy. and cultural districts through research, network “As the epicenter of research, health care, education building, and on-the-ground projects, including studies and technology in the state of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma of the innovation ecosystems. Health Center Foundation recognizes this district’s “Oklahoma City has systems in place that support an potential for growth,” said David Harlow, chairman innovating community, but there is room for growth,” of the Oklahoma Health Center Foundation board of said Tom R. Gray, III, president of the Presbyterian directors. “We believe that engaged local partnerships and creative problem solving are the keys to increasing our innovation. Brookings and PPS bring a perspective to the table that will help us get to where we need to be.” The Oklahoma City study is funded through a partnership of community organizations including the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, the Presbyterian Health Foundation, the Oklahoma Health Center Foundation, the City of Oklahoma City and the Alliance of Economic Development for Oklahoma City. Additional community supporters include the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and the University of Oklahoma. “We have the potential to enhance this area to attract more innovation, more investment and more qualified workers,” said Cathy O’Connor, president and CEO of Attendees of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s Board Retreat were able to participate in discussions about the The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma innovation district and identify its strengths and areas for City. “Using these resources in this district and across the potential growth. The information collected from attendees will city will impact our ability to attract new companies and be used by Brookings and PPS to start its study of the area. employees to all areas of Oklahoma City.” November 2015 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT! 9 The Landscape of Innovation Districts

What are innovation districts? Innovation districts are an emerging trend in urban areas designed to “spur productive, inclusive and sustainable economic development” by designing spaces to connect people where they are, notes the Brookings Institute’s Bruce Katz and Julie Wagner in “The Rise of Innovation Districts: A New Geography of Innovation in America.” Defined by a specific geography, with a special focus on areas with strong entrepreneur, science and technology communities, innovation districts enhance those spaces with a mash-up of institutions, schools, mixed-use development like residences, retail stores and office space, bike-sharing and more. These spaces make it easier for people to congregate, collaborate and network – to share ideas that can lead to more development, access to capital and commercialization. And they end up drawing people from elsewhere in the community to visit, leading to more growth. Why Oklahoma City? The thriving area surrounding the Oklahoma Health Center is ripe for new development and has demonstrated success in incubating startup businesses by providing inexpensive lab and office space to promising companies. The selected innovation district area has momentum and clear strengths and assets. The city’s bioscience sector that has clustered in that area offer a strong anchor point for future development, and Oklahoma City already has shown its ability to work together to re-imagine some of its urban areas. Just look at the revitalization spurred by the Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS) and the transformed Bricktown and the various districts around the city. Why work with Brookings Institution and Project for Public Spaces (PPS)? The Innovation District takes that re- imagining to the next level, focusing on Both entities have done extensive work on innovation in an area that has a lot of potential to bring communities and “placemaking.” They will be building together a community, attract new companies on the area’s economic strengths and quality of place. and employees and enhance an area. Brookings and PPS have worked together to help economic, physical and networking assets of a defined innovation district to create synergy. And using their extensive resources, they will study Oklahoma City’s strengths in order to help its leaders craft a unified vision for the area. November 2015 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT!

10 Where in Oklahoma City? The emerging innovation district in Oklahoma City includes the Oklahoma Health Center, Automobile Alley, the GE Global Research Oil and Gas Technology Center as well as surrounding areas. It crosses Broadway/Interstate-235. It includes five percent, or 17,900, of the city’s jobs, according to Brookings.

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11 FLASH BACK FAST FORWARD

Crowe & Dunlevy office in Oklahoma Territory at 131 1/2 W Grand Ave. (now Sheridan Avenue). When Albert P. Crockett joined Johnson one year later, the two created what is now known as Oklahoma Territory’s first law partnership. Crowe & Dunlevy took an active part in the development of Oklahoma City well before it became the state capital. In 1905, while working at the Lee Building on the corner of Main and Robinson—its third office in four years—the firm applied for membership with Oklahoma City’s Chamber of Commerce, a move During the firm’s history, Crowe & Dunlevy’s office locations have that strengthened its connection to the city’s growing included Oklahoma City’s first skyscraper, the Lee Building, and entrepreneurial population. Johnson, Crockett and their the First National Center, pictured above. subsequent partners built upon their early success model, Established in 1902, Crowe & Dunlevy is not only recruiting attorneys and strengthening their dedication one of Oklahoma’s oldest law firms, but also holds the to Oklahoma’s future. By 1929, when V.P. Crowe joined distinction of being the state’s first law partnership. the firm that still bears his name, he was already well- Charles Edward “Olie” Johnson opened the first law established in the legal field through his tenures as the November 2015 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT!

12 Garfield County attorney in Enid and the assistant reflection of the combined contributions of its individual attorney general for the State of Oklahoma. attorneys and legal staff, who regularly demonstrate In addition to its contributions to the development their commitment to giving back to the community not of Oklahoma City’s legal culture, for more than a only through pro bono work, but also ongoing support century Crowe & Dunlevy has maintained a significant of more than 75 local organizations and an annually professional presence in the downtown area. Having awarded scholarship. As of 2007, Crowe & Dunlevy has previously occupied offices in historic landmarks like also been the organizing force behind the Oklahoma the Perrine Building, the First National Building, the Law Alliance, a cooperative group of statewide law Liberty Tower and the Mid-America Tower, the firm is firms whose mission is to strengthen Oklahoma’s legal now the anchor tenant in the recently renovated Braniff community. Building. From this seat at the center of the revived downtown Oklahoma City and two expansion offices located in Tulsa and Norman, Crowe & Dunlevy is able to provide counsel for and comprehensively address the diverse needs of a broad range of clients. Crowe & Dunlevy remains a leader in the Oklahoma City community today, exhibiting a quality of practice that has earned the firm multiple national distinctions. In 2015, Crowe & Dunlevy was the only Oklahoma law firm to achieve Band 1 ratings from Chambers USA in the seven major areas of practice, while U.S. News Today, Crowe & Dunlevy is the anchor tenant in the recently recognized the firm with the most Tier 1 practice area renovated Braniff Building. It also has expansion offices in Norman and Tulsa. rankings in Oklahoma. The firm’s success as a whole is a November 2015 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT!

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Lead Investor EMSCO Electric Supply Co., Inc. Holiday Inn Express Bronze Electric Equipment & Supplies - Wholesale & Industrial Hotels & Motels Alias Forensics, LLC Mr. Kenneth Keller...... 235-6331 Ms. Barbara Broek...... 844-3700 Computer Data Recovery 1101 W Sheridan Ave. 3840 E 2nd St. Computer Security - Equipment & Systems Oklahoma City, OK 73106-7894 Edmond, OK 73034 Digital Forensics www.emscoelectric.com www.kusumhospitality.com Mr. Andrew Noland...... 261-9517 4901 Richmond Square, Suite 101 Board of Advisors Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Bronze Home 2 Suites www.aliasforensics.com EMSCO Solutions Hotels & Motels Computer Consultants Ms. Lindsey Johnson...... 209-0986 Computer Data Recovery 1001 Straka Terrace Drive Angelic Hands Healing Arts Computer Equipment - Sales, Service & Contract Oklahoma City, OK 73139 Health Services Maintenance www.kusumhospitality.com Ms. Jean Kidd, RN, CHTP...... 205-7918 Computer Network Services / Equipment 3009 NW 63rd St., Suite A1 Computer Services Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Computers - System Designers & Consultants Hyatt Place Northwest www.ahharts.com Information Technology Hotels & Motels Information Technology - Consulting Ms. Tiffany Lenhard...... 840-5557 Technology - Gaming 1511 Northwest Expressway BioMarketplace.com Mr. Ron Vaughn...... 813-4455 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Biotech 1101 W Sheridan Ave. www.kusumhospitality.com Internet - Marketing & Advertising Oklahoma City, OK 73106-7834 Laboratories - Clinical www.emscosolutions.com Board of Advisors Laboratories - Medical Bronze Laboratories - Testing Kusum Hospitality Medical Equipment - Products & Supplies Epicurean Group Hotels & Motels Medical Research Food Service Mr. Priyesh Patel...... 378-2068 Medical Services Mr. Peter Barnett...... (415) 895-2800 2214 Shadow Lake Drive Mr. Max Doleh...... 421-0104 111 Main St., Suite 3 Oklahoma City, OK 73159 755 Research Parkway, Suite 515 Los Altos, CA 94022 www.kusumhospitality.com Oklahoma City, OK 73104 www.epicurean-group.com www.biomarketplace.com Labor Ready Hampton Inn & Suites Employment Agencies - Temporary Bistro 46, LLC DBA Bistro 46 Hotels & Motels Ms. Shayla James...... 524-1388 Restaurants Ms. Alonda Cade...... 602-3400 145 NE 23rd St. Mr. Donny R. Beechum, Sr..... 733-7810 920 SW 77th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 2501 NE 23rd St., Suite C Oklahoma City, OK 73139 www.laborready.com Oklahoma City, OK 73111-3512 www.kusumhospitality.com www.bistro46okc.com Milo & Lily Boutique Lead Investor Clothing Stores Lead Investor Bronze Mrs. Crystal Bland...... 430-7915 Bronze Hampton Inn & Suites - OKC Airport Carpet Concepts, LLC Hotels & Motels 9612 N May Ave. Floor Coverings Ms. Bridget Matlock...... 604-8000 Oklahoma City, OK 73120-2714 Home Improvement / Remodeling / Repairs 4333 SW 15th St. www.miloandlilyboutique.com Interior Decorators & Designers Oklahoma City, OK 73108 Mr. Lee Zimmerman...... 413-8500 www.oklahomacityairportsuites.hamptoninn.com Girma Moaning / Sperry Van Ness 8200 N Glade Ave. Real Estate - Commercial Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Mr. Girma Moaning...... 664-0062 www.designbymath.com Hampton Inn MWC Hotels & Motels 114 NW 6th St., Suite 102 Ms. Kristi Randall...... 732-5500 Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6089 8-bit Business Solutions LLC 1833 Center Drive www.svnlandrun.com Information Technology - Consulting Midwest City, OK 73110 Mr. Andrew Noland...... (855) 529-8248 www.kusumhospitality.com Board of Advisors 4901 Richmond Square, Suite 101 Native Oil & Gas, LLC Bronze Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Oil & Gas Exploration & Development www.8bitok.com Hampton Inn Norman Hotels & Motels Mr. Lane Gibbs...... 603-5520 Ms. Kimberly Sramek...... 366-2100 5828 NW 135th St., Suite A 822 Broadway Salon 309 Norman Center Court Oklahoma City, OK 73142 Beauty Salons / Barber Shops / Spas Norman, OK 73072-4867 www.nativeoilandgas.com Mr. Carl Wayne Wester...... 235-7050 www.kusumhospitality.com 822 N Broadway Ave.

November 2015 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT! Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6009 www.822broadwaysalon.com 16 Recognizing members who take a special leadership role in financing the Chamber’s operations at significantly higher levels. Each Lead Investor is highlighted with a BLUE BOX and identified as a Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze Lead Investor. Board of Advisor members are identified as well.

Lead Investor Spiers New Technologies, Inc. TimberCraft Homes, LLC Bronze Manufacturers Home Builders New Standard Heating and Air Mr. Dirk Spiers...... 464-2200 Ms. Jennifer Albro...... 513-5710 Air Conditioning & Heating Equipment 50 NE 42nd St. 510 E Memorial Road, Suite B4 & Systems Repair Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 Mr. Lonnie Mathews...... 942-2665 www.spiersnewtechnologies.com/#snt www.timbercraft.co 317 N Portland Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73107-6101 www.newstandardheatandair.com TBHC Delivers The Trails at Rockwell Apartments Food Distributors Apartments Mr. Phillip Williams...... (800) 235-3798 Mrs. Airreaunahnna Fowler.... 604-3583 Oklahoma Shirt Company 4410 S Eastern Ave. 14600 N Rockwell Ave. Screen Printing Oklahoma City, OK 73129 Oklahoma City, OK 73142 Ms. Amy Wopsle...... 397-2329 www.tbhcdelivers.com www.lindseymanagement.com 26 NE 10th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 www.oklahomashirtcompany.com Texas Classic Productions, LLC ZipLocal Special Event Planning / Consulting Advertising / Marketing Ms. Michelle Manningham....(866) 918-5550 Ms. Rebekah Howell.....(800) 443-0801 Orthodontic Arts - David J. Birdwell, DDS 315 N Center St. 235 E 1600 S, Suite 110 Dentists - Orthodontists Longview, TX 75601-7206 P.O. Box 50030 Dr. David J. Birdwell...... 604-3745 www.texasclassicproductions.com Provo, UT 84606-0030 421 NW 10th St., Suite 201-E www.ziplocal.com Oklahoma City, OK 73103 www.orthodonticarts.com

Principal Technologies Employment Agencies Ms. Pam Fountain-Wilks...... 858-8800 11600 Broadway Extension, Suite 220 An investment in Oklahoma City, OK 73114 www.principaltechnologies.com Human Capital

Saint Francis Commmunity Services Your organization’s employees are Nonprofit / Service Agencies Ms. Kimberly Winston...... 607-2044 among its greatest assets. Putting the 3000 United Founders Blvd., Suite 227 OU Medicine YourHealth program to Oklahoma City, OK 73112-3913 www.st-francis.org work for you can help promote better health and increase retention of these Scapes, Inc. valued employees. Landscape - Architects / Contractors / Services Mr. Owen Lindsey...... 376-0505 Find out how the YourHealth program 1101 SW 89th St. can help your organization decrease healthcare costs, reduce Mustang, OK 73064-2653 www.scapesincokc.com absenteeism, increase productivity and decrease sick leave through the following programs: Sigma Blood Systems • Physician-guided health screening • Health risk appraisal Biotech Computers - Software & Services • Health audit • Wellness navigator • Executive physicals Computers - System Designers & Consultants • On-site health clinic • Wellness portal Mr. Max Doleh...... 227-0606 755 Research Parkway, Suite 515 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 www.sigmablood.com

Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary - N MacArthur Blvd. Location Funeral Services & Cemeteries Mr. Jason Hodge...... 720-1439 For more information, call (405) 271-2455 or visit The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. (#91116, 12/14) 13125 N MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 www.oumedicine.com/yourhealth www.vondelsmithmortuary.com November 2015 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT! 17 Congratulations to these Chamber members on their recent Grand Openings! All Chamber members are welcome to attend Grand Openings.To view more photos, see the schedule of upcoming Grand Openings or subscribe to the GRAND OPENINGS Grand Openings calendar,visit www.okcchamber.com/grandopenings.

University of Central Oklahoma Brookdale Statesman Club Cabela’s Community Coffee / UCO Downtown 10401 Vineyard Blvd. 1200 W. Memorial Road 4313 SW 21st St. 131 Dean A. McGee Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 Oklahoma City, OK 73108 Oklahoma City, OK 73099

Hampton Inn & Suites – Hidden Trails Country Club Caffe’ Pranzo TBHC Delivers OKC Airport 6501 S. Country Club Drive 9622 N. May Ave. 4410 S. Eastern Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73129 4333 SW 15th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73159 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Oklahoma City, OK 73108

TotallyTickets.com Will Rogers World Airport – Bistro 46, LLC DBA Bistro 46 200 S. Oklahoma Ave., Suite 120 Cross Grain Brewhouse 2501 NE 23rd St., Suite C Oklahoma City, OK 73104 7100 Terminal Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73135 Oklahoma City, OK 73159 OSU-OKC IndUStry traInIng We measure OUR success by YOUR success.

Through a partnership between Cox Communications and Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, the Cox Reaching Higher program has allowed 26 Cox employees to pursue their undergraduate degrees over the last two years. Cox is dedicated to strengthening its workforce from within, and OSU-OKC helped develop a program that did just that.

Going back to college as an adult presents the unique James Grayson challenge of balancing a job, family, and school. OSU- Field Services Supervisor OKC’s program was specifically designed to address this challenge. Thanks to the support and guidance of the staff BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY TRAINING and instructors at OSU-OKC, the program has been a huge & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT success. One employee said, “Cox’s investment in my (405) 945-3234 future and belief that I can positively impact our business www.osuokc.edu/businesstraining has increased my morale and loyalty to our company.” November 2015 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT!

18 ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Oklahoma Boasts Low State Tax Cost of Doing Business • Oklahoma companies Table of Effective Tax Rates in Oklahoma benefit most from low Model Firm Type Ranking Mature Firm Rate New Firm Rate corporate income and Corporate 9 11.50% 6.40% property tax burdens. Headquarters R&D Headquarters 25 11.80% 7.40% • OK ranks No. 9 for corporate headquarters. Retail Store 19 14.60% 31.10% Capital-Intensive 29 11.30% 4.80% • OK ranks No. 5 for Manufacturing distribution centers. Labor-Intensive 29 10.00% 3.50% Manufacturing Call Center 17 16.60% 4.00% Distribution Center 5 19.10% 24.60% Source: Tax Foundation, KPMG “Location Matters” 2015 All business tax types were included in analysis

For comprehensive Economic Indicator and Regional Data, please visit your Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Economic Development Division www.greateroklahomacity.com/economicindicators or contact Eric Long, Research Economist– (405)297-8976; [email protected]

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