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ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW FAMILY LAW INCLUDING HIGH CONFLICT GENERAL CIVIL LITIGATION TRANSACTIONAL LAW PERSONAL INJURY LAW CORPORATE LAW 1912 WEST C STREET, JENKS, OK. 74037 (918) 299-4454 / (918) 299-4457 FAX [email protected] JENKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY & PROFILE 5 WELCOME Welcome to Jenks, America. If you’re reading this, you’ve already invested in our great community as a resident or a business, you’re looking to join our wonderful community or you’re considering visiting Jenks. In the pages of this guide, you’ll fi nd all the information you need to acquaint yourself with us and to get to know us better. Residents of Jenks can tell you how deserving the community is of the many accolades it has received including being named one of Relocate America’s best places to live. Our attractions include the one-of-a-kind Oklahoma Aquarium, the outdoor shopping center RiverWalk Crossing, our historic Main Street shopping district and Village on Main, the mixed-use, 492,00 square-foot center currently under construction, and many other attractions – including Jenks Public Schools’ state-of-the-art aquatic center and math and science center. Enjoy this profi le guide, learn more about Jenks and stop in and experience life along the riverfront. All the best, Josh Driskell President Jenks Chamber of Commerce 6 JENKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY & PROFILE WE UNDERSTAND COMMITMENT. For decades, Edward Jones has been committed to providing financial solutions and personalized service to individual investors. You can rely on us for: Convenience Locations in the community and face-to-face meetings at your convenience A Quality-focused Investment Philosophy A long-term approach that focuses on quality investments and diversification Highly Personal Service Investment guidance tailored to your individual needs Call or visit today. J. Don Ross, AAMS® www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Financial Advisor Cinamon L Demuth. Karie J Kluesner Trena Thomas, AAMS® J. Don Ross, AAMS® 2838 E 101st Street9222-A S Elwood611 East Ave Main 12141 S Elm St., Suite 111 9222-A S Elwood Ave Tulsa, OK 74137 Jenks, OK 74037Jenks, OK 74037 Jenks, OK 74037 Jenks, OK 74037 918-299-9993 918-296-9409 918-299-1745 918-299-3768 918-299-9993 JENKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY & PROFILE 7 HISTORY A River Community From the Beginning: A History of Jenks ocated on the west banks of the Arkansas River in house and property (which contains the original barn,well, Lsouthern Tulsa County, the City of Jenks was offi cially outbuildings and post offi ce) are available for touring. The platted on July 15, 1905. Prior to that, the Townsite of Jenks ranch’s pavilion is available to rent for special events. Call Indian Territory was a small community site established by a (918) 299-2997. cooperative agreement between the Midland Valley Railroad By 1906, Jenks experienced a major surge in growth when and the Midland Valley Townsite Company. oil was discovered in the nearby fi elds of Glenpool. With Early settlers to Jenks included small businessmen, farmers the oil came expensive oil tank farms which increased area and ranchers, including the Perryman family. The Perryman property values and produced revenue for the Jenks Public Ranch was established before Oklahoma statehood and is a Schools System. Creek There are various stories as to the origin of the town’s allotment of Mose Perryman, son of Tulsa’s fi rst family, name. The one believed to be true is that the town was George and Rachel Perryman who helped name Tulsa. named after a Philadelphia railroad director who built the Tulsa’s fi rst post offi ce which is now located in the ranch Midland Valley Railroad. house was run by George Perryman’s brother who was Today, Jenks is the one of the fastest growing cities in the fi rst postmaster. Mail was delivered to Jenks by Pony Oklahoma. With a current population of 16,500 Jenks is Express. welcoming new residents and businesses daily. This growth The ranch is still a working ranch and is owned by is evident in every area of our community, from school site Monetta Trepp, NIMI Founder and CEO. The National expansions to new roads, to exciting new residential and Indian Monument and Institute’s mission is to honor, commercial developments. preserve, sustain and celebrate Native American culture. The 100 year old ranch Source – Tune of the Hickory Stick New Home? New Dust! Call MaidPro and we’ll give you 5% off your cleaning services for as long as you use MaidPro, and 10% off a one-time cleaning! Professionally Trained - Bonded and Insured Call for a free & easy phone estimate. or visit us online at 918270-2800 www.maidpro.com/tulsa 8 JENKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY & PROFILE Warren Clinic Jenks 2605 West Main Street Jenks, Oklahoma 74037 918-298-2336 Pictured from left to right: Christopher Dalton, D.O., Family Medicine Vincent Roman, M.D., Family Medicine Teressa McHenry, M.D., Gynecology Joseph Schlecht, D.O., Family Medicine 'LVFRYHUWKHGLIIHUHQFHDW:DUUHQ&OLQLF Looking for healthcare close to home? The physicians at Warren Clinic Jenks are welcoming new patients of all ages. Please call 918-298-2336 to schedule an appointment. 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The Jenks Chamber of promoting the community, providing networking Commerce works closely with these entities to help ensure a opportunities and business contacts and representing business climate of regulatory fairness and entrepreneurial opportunity, interests to government. as well as representing the interests of Jenks. A major goal of the Chamber is to foster and promote Involvement in Chamber activities is strongly encouraged by economic growth that will attract new residents and new those who participate annually. In addition to the Chamber’s businesses to the Jenks area. The Chamber also serves as many events, there are various committees available for a business advocate and strives to provide leadership to the member participation. Chamber staff is happy to help Jenks community, and it is working. Jenks is cited again and identify the activities and programs most suited to a person’s again as one of the best places to live and work – not only in individual needs. Of course, even without direct involvement Oklahoma but across the country. in activities, Chamber membership investments are at work Partnering with other organizations in the surrounding each day, promoting your business. communities, the Chamber regularly responds to regional Chamber Membership Benefits The benefi ts and rewards of being a Jenks Chamber of many members, the Chamber is the only advocate and source Commerce member fall into fi ve primary categories: of information regarding legislative activity at municipal, state Business Tools – The Chamber offers members and federal levels. opportunities to promote their business with an online Leadership Development – Leadership Jenks, which has membership directory, weekly e-newsletter, ribbon cuttings graduated 24 classes, educates local business owners and and groundbreakings, event and publication sponsorships, residents about Jenks, as well as local opportunities for educational workshops and seminars, networking through leadership in the Jenks community. The Leadership Jenks monthly luncheons and other mixers. The Chamber also Alumni program keeps graduates plugged in. offers Chamber Choice Insurance benefi ts partnering with Blue Community Promotion – Includes programs and events Cross/Blue Shield.