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October 2012 www.okcchamber.com Vote YES on State Question 766 (SQ) 766. SQ 766 will permanently exempt personal property from intangible personal property tax. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has joined forces with more than 100 organizations and businesses to form a coalition to pass SQ 766. In 2009, The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that businesses owed property tax on intangible personal property. Under the ruling, County Assessors were authorized to begin assessing and collecting the tax on intangible property, which includes important business assets such as patents, licenses, trade names Voting YES on SQ 766 will protect Greater Oklahoma City and even professional goodwill. In response, the businesses and individuals from a significant tax increase that State Legislature passed a resolution for Oklahoma would have a negative impact on our economy. businesses to pay a business activity tax in lieu of the On Nov. 6, Oklahomans will be asked to vote on six intangible property tax, until a task force could be State Questions. One of those, and the most important assembled. to Greater Oklahoma City businesses, is State Question Continued on page 5 Fastest-Growing Companies Honored Recently, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber exploration and production company. In 2011, RKI celebrated the fastest-growing, privately-owned was the No. 1 fastest-growing company on the Metro companies at the 17th annual Metro 50 Awards. 50 list. Earning the distinction of Greater Oklahoma The third fastest-growing company was Mariposa City’s fastest-growing company was Saratoga Roofing MedSpa which provides an extensive menu of non- & Construction. Established in 1999, the company surgical skin rejuvenation and body contouring services. provides service in commercial roofing through a variety In the last year, Mariposa MedSpa saw annual revenues of roofing solutions and capabilities. Saratoga Roofing grow by more than 300 percent. has more than 200 professionally-trained project To see a complete list of the 2012 Metro 50 winners, managers, foremen, roofing mechanics and laborers. visit www.okcchamber.com/metro50. During 2011, the company saw revenues of more than $12 million, up from $538,941 just two years before. This year’s second place winner, RKI Exploration & Production, LLC, is an independent oil and gas 2012 Election Guide Inside pgs. 10-11 215 OK Chamber_PR.indd 1 7/24/09 3:09:53 PM 2012 OFFICERS Leadership Notes CARL EDWARDS Price Edwards & Company Let’s make intangible taxes tangible for you 2012 Chairman DAVID THOMPSON InvesTrust On Nov. 6, we will head to the polls to vote on a number Immediate Past Chairman of offices. In addition to the offices being elected will be PETER B. DELANEY OGE Energy Corp. six State Questions, and there’s one in particular that we Treasurer / Chair-Elect all need to thoroughly understand – State Question 766. BRUCE LAWRENCE The more you learn about it, the clearer the need becomes INTEGRIS Health Corporate Secretary to vote YES to exempt intangible personal property from CLAYTON I. BENNETT the state’s ad valorem tax. Dorchester Capital Vice Chair, Strategic Planning

Failing to pass this measure will result in a significant MARTHA BURGER Chesapeake Energy Corporation tax increase and would negatively affect every Oklahoma Roy H. Williams Vice Chair, Education and business and individual. President & CEO Workforce Development MARK FUNKE Vote YES on State Question 766 to prevent things we cannot see, touch or hold Southwest Bancorp from being taxed. If we don’t pass State Question 766, all of the following things could, Vice Chair, Community Redevelopment BRYAN GONTERMAN be taxed: AT&T Oklahoma Vice Chair, Membership

• Copyrights, trademarks & patents RHONDA HOOPER • Good will Jordan Advertising Vice Chair, Convention and Visitors Bureau • Computer software PERCY KIRK • Academic degrees and marriage licenses Cox Communications Oklahoma • And more Vice Chair, Marketing & Communications BRADLEY W. KRIEGER Arvest Bank What’s equally concerning is that individual counties would have the authority to Vice Chair, Government Relations determine how much each intangible property item is worth, creating a confusing TOM J. McDANIEL American Fidelity Foundation system for companies with locations across the state fields. Vice Chair, MAPS Development It is critical that we pass State Question 766. Not doing so would not only cost all J. LARRY NICHOLS Devon Energy Corporation Oklahomans more money but also set back our economic growth, hindering us from Vice Chair, Forward Oklahoma City competing with other states for high-paying jobs. DAVID RAINBOLT BancFirst On Nov. 6, please join me in voting YES for ourselves, our businesses, our economy Vice Chair, Economic Development and State Question 766. ROY H. WILLIAMS Greater Oklahoma City Chamber President & CEO

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4 Watch your Vote YES on SQ 766 (continued from page 1) Now, three years later, the business activity tax is set at risk. Personal goodwill, trademarks and copyrights, to expire and local businesses will once again be asked computer software, literary works and awards can also be to pay taxes on their intangible property. The State considered intangible property. Legislature has successfully put the decision back in the “Our Chamber is comprised of more than 5,000 hands of Oklahoma voters, and put the issue on the businesses, both large and small. I cannot express to Nov. 2012 ballot. If SQ 766 passes, intangible personal our members and every Oklahoman how critical it is business property will be permanently exempt from personal that we vote YES on State Question 766,” said Roy H. property tax. Williams, Chamber President and CEO. “If SQ 766 If SQ 766 fails, the tax increase from business to does not pass, the impact will be felt statewide. We must business will vary widely due to the fact that the items pass this measure to protect Oklahoma businesses and that fall under the category of intangible personal individuals.” grow property are difficult to quantify. What we do know, is Do not let the court raise our taxes. Vote YES for that the failure of SQ 766 will be potentially crippling State Question 766, to permanently exempt intangible with our marketing to many local businesses and will hurt Oklahoma’s personal property from property tax. For more ability to remain competitive with other states in information about State Question 766, visit recruiting and retaining companies with high-paying www.yeson766.com or contact Mark VanLandingham services. jobs. or 297-8925 at [email protected]. Businesses are not the only ones that will be For information on the five other State Questions on the negatively affected if SQ 766 fails – individuals are also ballot, visit www.okprosperity.com.

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5 Upcoming Events CALENDAR OF EVENTS State of the Economy: Nov. 29 At the second annual State of the Economy luncheon on Thursday, Nov. October 23 Chamber Website Seminar 29 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63, Time: 4 - 5 p.m. from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., attendees will hear from local and national Location: Oklahoma City University’s economists about the outlook for 2013 along with insight into the trends Dulaney-Browne Library Computer Lab, that will drive the economy in the future. 2501 N Blackwelder Cost: There is no cost to attend this event, Dr. Barry Asmus will serve as the keynote speaker. A senior but RSVP is requested to economist for the National Center for Policy Analysis, Dr. Barry [email protected] Asmus has directly influenced how world leaders approach social October 25 security, health care, monetary and fiscal policy and other equally SchmoozaPalooza Trade Show Time: 4 - 7 p.m. complex issues. A panel on Oklahoma’s economy will include: Location: State Fair Park, • Robert Dauffenbach, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research Travel & Transportation Building, 3200 Stagecoach and Graduate Programs, Professor and Director of the Center Cost: Individuals tickets are $10 and include for Economic and Management Research in the Price College of a drink ticket. Business at the University of Oklahoma November 13 • Russell Evans, Executive Director for the Steven C. Agee Member Orientation Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m. Economic Research and Policy Institute at Oklahoma City Location: Chamber offices, 123 Park Ave. University Cost: This event is free to attend. Register by contacting Christine Soileau at 297-8961 or • Mickey Hepner, Ph.D., Dean of the Business College at the [email protected]. University of Central Oklahoma November 15 • Dan Rickman, Regents Professor of Economics and Director MegaLunch of the Center for Applied Economic Research at Oklahoma Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Yellow Rose Dinner Theater, State University 1005 SW 4th Street Individual tickets are $50 for Chamber members and $75 for non- Cost: $35 for members. Advanced reservations are required and must be members. Corporate tables seating 10 are available for $1,000. Special made no later than Monday, Nov. 12 at thanks to Signature Sponsor Arvest Bank and Host Sponsor First 5 p.m. To register, email Fidelity Bank. [email protected]. November 29 State of the Economy Chamber Website Seminar: Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Location: National Cowboy & Western Oct. 23 Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63 St. Cost: $75 for members, $100 for non-mem- The new features available on okcchamber.com have helped companies bers. Corporate tables seating 10 available increase their exposure to more than 5,000 local businesses. To help you for $1,000. become acquainted with these features, the Chamber is hosting one final Website Seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 4 to 5 p.m., at Oklahoma City University’s Dulaney-Browne Library, 2501 N. Blackwelder. In just one hour you will learn all the different ways to promote your company Register securely online for in the “member newsroom,” including: posting coupons and discounts, Chamber events at updating your membership profile, adding social media to your directory www.okcchamber.com/events or e-mail [email protected]

October 2012 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point! listing and registering for events online. There is no fee to attend this with questions. 6 seminar, but RSVP is requested to [email protected] Annual Meeting: Worksite Wellness Dec. 13 Forum: Nov. 7 Celebrate Oklahoma City at the Chamber’s Annual The Worksite Wellness Forum will help local businesses Meeting, Thursday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. understand the importance of worksite wellness. The at the Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens. event, Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 7 to 9 a.m. in the Legacy Attendees will hear a year-in-review from 2011-2012 Room at the United Way of Central Oklahoma, 1444 Chamber Chairman Carl Edwards, Price Edwards & NW 28 St., will include presentations on why worksite Company. Corporate tables seating 10 are $1,000. wellness is important to your business and the basics of Individual tickets are $75 for Chamber members and implementing worksite wellness in your business. Space $100 for non-members. Special thanks to Signature is limited. Reserve your space now by contacting Keith Sponsor OGE Energy Corp. and web stream sponsor Kleszynski, executive director of Central Oklahoma OPUBCO Communications Group. Turning Point at [email protected]. Breaking Through: Dec. 6 Larry Nichols, executive chairman of Devon Energy all the pieces and parts for a 1.8-million-square-foot, Corporation, and Klay Kimker, vice president of 50-story corporate tower is a monumental task. With administration, will share the nuts and bolts of “Building construction in full-force from October 2009 to the Devon Energy Center” at the next Breaking Through October 2012, Devon built their skyscraper quickly and luncheon, Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Skirvin Hilton, 1 safely. Hear the master plan, designer details and inside Park Ave., from 11:30 a.m to 1 p.m. Bringing together stories from Devon’s leader and project leader.

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9 Scores Identify Pro-Business Candidates Electing a pro-business legislature is vital to maintaining the Governor’s Bridge Improvement and Turnpike our state’s positive business climate. Once elected, the Modernization Plan, ACM@UCO/Bricktown Greater Oklahoma City Chamber tracks legislator’s votes legislation, the American Indian Cultural Center & on issues important to the Oklahoma City business Museum, Workers’ Compensation Reform, Charter community. Schools and School Choice legislation and more (see chart). One measure the Chamber uses is a legislative scorecard produced by the statewide Research Institute for “When individuals head to the polls on Nov. 6, they Economic Development (RIED). This organization has will be faced with a number of decisions,” said Roy H. been tracking legislative votes on pro-business legislation Williams, Chamber president and CEO. “It is important since 1997. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is a to consider each legislator’s record and support of issues founding sponsor of RIED and serves on a committee that are important to advancing our economy.” of business and economic leaders who meet each year to The following charts represent the voting records for determine which issues to consider for the annual score. State House and Senate members based on the 10 issues Likewise, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber identified by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and identifies issues that are key to the growth and RIED scores for 2012. RIED scores for previous years development of the Oklahoma City region. This year, can be found at www.riedreport.com. Voting guides for there were10 key business and education measures each district are available through the Prosperity Project included in the Oklahoma City ranking, including: at www.okprosperity.com.

2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 Senator District OKC RIED Representative District OKC RIED Representative District OKC RIED Aldridge, Cliff 42 86% 66% Banz, Gary W. 101 67% 86% McDaniel, Randy 83 89% 100% Anderson, Patrick 19 88% 81% Billy, Lisa J. 42 78% 96% Moore, Lewis H. 96 50% 82% Barrington, Don 31 90% 100% Casey, Dennis 35 80% 86% Morrissette, Richard 92 38% 22% Branan, Cliff 40 100% 85% Christian, Mike 93 63% 64% Murphey, Jason 31 70% 79% Childers, Greg 43 90% 71% Cockroft, Josh 27 60% 58% Nelson, Jason 87 90% 81% Coates, Harry 28 89% 86% Cooksey, Marian 39 80% 100% Newell, Tom 28 60% 78% Fields, Eddie 10 90% 100% Dank, David 85 78% 96% Osborn, Leslie 47 88% 82 Halligan, Jim 21 90% 97% Denney, Lee 33 100% 100% Pittman, Anastasia 99 67% 55% Holt, David 30 90% 95% Dorman, Joe 65 75% 75% Reynolds, Mike 91 40% 40% Johnson, Constance 48 63% 63% Enns, John 41 80% 82% Richardson, Phil 56 100% 93% Johnson, Rob 22 100% 96% Grau, Randy 81 78% 90% Russ, Todd 55 90% 90% Jolley, Clark 41 90% 90% Hall, Elise 100 90% 86% Sanders, Mike 59 100% 93% Justice, Ron 23 90% 95% Hamilton, Rebecca 89 29% 37% Schwartz, Colby 43 56% 85% Laster, Charlie 17 67% 67% Hilliard, Wes 22 60% 55% Shelton, Mike 97 56% 37% McAffrey, Al 46 60% 70% Holland, Corey 51 44% 81% Steele, Kris 26 100% 100% Nichols, Jonathan 15 100% 84% Inman, Scott 94 50% 63% Stiles, Aaron 45 50% 64% Russell, Steve 45 100% 63% Joyner, Charlie 95 80% 85% Terrill, Randy 53 63% 67% Shortey, Ralph 44 71% 77% Kern, Sally 84 70% 79% Thomsen, Todd 25 100% 84% Sparks, John 16 67% 78% Key, Charles 90 70% 67% Virgin, Emily 44 78% 60% Sykes, Anthony 24 88% 93% Liebmann, Guy 82 100% 100% Wesselhoft, Paul 54 43% 73% Treat, Greg 47 90% 92% Lockhart, James 3 33% 71% Williams, Cory T. 34 50% 48% Martin, Scott 46 100% 100% Wright, Harold 57 89% 86% October 2012 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!

10 Support Pro-Business Candidates Improving Oklahoma’s business climate remains one During the recent primary and run-off elections, the of the top goals of your Chamber. Three years ago, PAC contributed $31,500 to pro-business candidates. the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber strengthened When combined with the $34,500 the PAC will our ability to effectively engage state leaders with the contribute to candidates running in the general election, creation of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber the influence of the Greater OKC Chamber PAC is Political Action Committee (Greater OKC Chamber clearly significant. PAC). In just three years, the Greater OKC Chamber “Every business in Greater Oklahoma City, no matter PAC has grown into one of the top 10 percent of all the size, shares in the successes and failures of our state’s Oklahoma political action committees in terms of economic policies,” said Mark VanLandingham, vice dollars contributed. president of government relations and policy for the Chamber. “Our PAC is solely focused on advancing the interests of the Greater Oklahoma City business community by pursuing the election and re-election of candidates who will support our legislative agenda.” To find out more about the Greater OKC Chamber Political Action Committee or to make a contribution, visit www.okcchamber.com/PAC or contact Mark VanLandingham at [email protected] or 297-8925.

Project Helps Voters 2012 Oklahoma Get Informed Election Calendar With nearly every Oklahoma voter being an employees, October employer or retiree, the outcome on Election Day has Wednesday, Oct. 31: Last day to request an an incredible impact on Oklahoma businesses and the absentee ballot economy. November The Prosperity Project, www.okprosperity.com, is Friday, Nov. 2: Early voting*, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. a vital resource for voters looking to get informed. Saturday, Nov. 3: Early voting*, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Through the project, voters can find their voting Monday, Nov. 5: Early voting*, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. location, the candidates running in their district, find Tuesday, Nov. 6: Election Day, Polls open 7 a.m. to how candidates voted on issues and other useful tools. 7 p.m. The project also offers voters guides to help determine which candidates will work to support the business *To participate in early voting, visit the County community. Election Board office in the county where you are registered to vote. To stay up-to-date on the Prosperity Project, follow @ okprosperity on Twitter or become a fan of Oklahoma To locate your polling place, visit Prosperity Project on Facebook. www.okprosperity.com. October 2012 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!

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October 2012 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point! 405.843.3185 | www.accesscomtech.com 14 Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau Celebrates 40 Years In 1972, Oklahoma City was a much different place. private investment that has followed have transformed Bricktown was a dilapidated warehouse district on the Oklahoma City from a visitor perspective as well.” wrong side of the tracks. The only place in town to Today, tourism is now the third largest industry in watch an NBA game was on television. The Oklahoma Oklahoma, with Oklahoma County accounting for River was just a section of the North Canadian that more than 34 percent of tourism’s economic impact required periodic mowing. on the state. Bricktown is a thriving entertainment Since then, the city has seen incredible development district with 351 hotel rooms and approximately 400 and changes – resulting in a thriving visitor industry. more coming soon. Chesapeake Energy Arena is home And for 40 years, the Oklahoma City Convention and to the Oklahoma City Thunder, which was recently Visitors Bureau (CVB) has worked to make the most of named as the best franchise in professional sports by these opportunities, building a stronger visitor industry ESPN Magazine. The Oklahoma River is now an official that is bringing billion of dollars into our economy U.S. Olympic and Paralympic training site. And a new through group, convention and consumer travel. convention center is on the horizon as a part of MAPS 3. “As the CVB celebrates its 40th anniversary, we also “The Myriad Convention Center had just opened celebrate the city’s renaissance as we work to tell the its doors in 1972 and was a far cry from the modern world about the great offerings of Oklahoma’s capital facility that the Cox Convention Center is today,” city,” said Mike Carrier, president of the CVB. “Through said Gary Desjardins, regional general manager of the the efforts of the CVB, Oklahoma City has hosted more SMG-managed Cox Convention Center. “The CVB than 11 million convention and event delegates since has been integral in filling this facility over the years, 1973.” as well as pushing for its continued improvement. We And while promoting Oklahoma City as a first-class are continually challenged to find open dates for new visitor destination has always been a part of the CVB’s groups because of the amount of business driven to the mission, the renaissance that has been enjoyed in the city convention center by the CVB.” since the passage of the first MAPS initiative has made “In 40 years, both the CVB and the city of Oklahoma claiming that moniker much easier. City have come a long way,” said Carrier. “We’re proud “MAPS was intended to be an investment in to be a part of the city’s growth and we are looking quality-of-life improvements for the citizens of the forward to being a continuing part of its evolving story.” city,” said Carrier. “Those improvements and the

Before the passing of the original MAPS in 1993, Bricktown was Today, Bricktown and Oklahoma City are popular destinations a dilapidated warehouse district. for visitors from across the country and the world. October 2012 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point! 15 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

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17 Congratulations to the following Chamber members on their recent Grand Openings & Groundbreakings! 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 calendar, visit www.okcchamber.com/grandopenings.

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June 2011 – June 2012 Oklahoma City Leads the Average Weekly Earnings Growth Nation in Average Weekly Earnings Growth OKC Indianapolis • The Oklahoma City Metro has recently been recognized as one of the nation’s top metros for San Antonio

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