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Kratos rolls out first OKC-produced drone, announces production of Valkyrie to occur here Elected officials and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. executives recently gathered at the company’s new OKC facility to unveil the first MQM- 178 Firejet target drone aircraft produced there. Kratos Defense CEO Eric DeMarco took advantage of the event to announce that the Oklahoma City production facility will also be the future home of the XQ-58A Valkyrie, which successfully completed its maiden flight in early March. “Kratos and the state of Oklahoma share a commitment to supporting our armed forces,” said Sen. Lankford, Rep. Horn and Gov. Stitt joined Steve Fendley DeMarco. “As our company continues to grow and Eric DeMarco of Kratos at the Firejet roll-out and Valkyrie announcement, among other leaders. Continued on page 4 Chamber-led delegation sells OKC at retail trade show Oklahoma City’s retail market continues to experience Oklahoma City’s sales tax collection is vitally important success, both in recruiting national retail chains to to the services that the City is able to provide and retail locate in Oklahoma City and in organically producing helps fund those. a distinctive local retail culture. With the goal to “Retail ultimately funds critical services like police further that success—and boost the city’s retail sales tax and fire departments and enhances our quality of life,” collections—a delegation from the Chamber and the added Fate. “That means every dollar you spend in OKC City of Oklahoma City will attend the International keeps our city going. Beyond that, retail helps give areas Council of Shopping Centers’ RECon conference May a sense of place. Whether it is local or national retailers, 19-22 to connect with more than 36,000 retailers, places like the Plaza, Bricktown, Western Avenue, Uptown business owners and developers in Las Vegas. 23, Midtown, Penn Square and the Memorial corridor, During the conference, representatives from Oklahoma creating an experience and gathering spot is a way to keep City will meet prospective retailers and developers, retail alive and vibrant.” providing exposure and “brand recognition.” The OKC delegation will include Mayor David Holt; “Deals start there,” said Tammy Fate, Greater Cathy O’Connor, president and CEO of the Alliance Oklahoma City Chamber manager of retail development for Economic Development; Jane Jenkins, president of and recruitment. “It’s an opportunity to showcase all of the Downtown OKC Partnership; and Roy Williams, the development that’s happening in OKC.” Chamber president & CEO. They will be working to Continued on page 5 A B-52 undergoes maintenance at Tinker Air Force Base. Boeing lands contract to modernize USAF bomber fleet U.S. aerospace giant Boeing has been awarded a $14.3 The B-1 is a highly versatile, multi-mission strike billion contract to modify, modernize and test weapons bomber. The B-1B’s synthetic aperture radar is capable of systems on B-1 and B-52 bombers, according to the tracking, targeting and engaging moving vehicles as well as U.S. Department of Defense. self-targeting and terrain-following modes. In addition, an A statement from the Pentagon noted the contract extremely accurate Global Positioning System-aided Inertial could include hardware and software development and Navigation System enables aircrews to navigate without the integration, ground and flight testing, configuration aid of ground-based navigation aids as well as engage targets management, studies and analyses and modernization. with a high level of precision. The work will be performed in Oklahoma City and Carrying the largest conventional payload of both guided is expected to be complete by April 11, 2029. Boeing’s and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory, the employment numbers in OKC have been growing and the multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America’s long-range modernization work on the two bombers are expected to bomber force. It can rapidly deliver massive quantities of play a significant role in continuing that trend. precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world, at any time. This B-1/B-52 Flexible Acquisition and Sustainment contract provides for the upcoming modernization The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can and sustainment efforts to increase lethality, enhance perform a variety of missions. The bomber is capable of survivability, improve supportability and increase flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 responsiveness, according to a Defense Department report. feet. It can carry nuclear or precision-guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. Under a contract awarded on April 12 by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Boeing will perform All B-52s can be equipped with two electro-optical engineering work and support to ensure the bombers viewing sensors, a forward-looking infrared and advanced capability to penetrate air defenses and carry out a wide targeting pods to augment targeting, battle assessment and range of critical missions. flight safety, thus further improving its combat ability. May 2019 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT!

2 2019 OFFICERS PERCY KIRK Leadership Notes Cox Communications Chair RHONDA HOOPER Jordan Advertising What’s next for MAPS? Immediate Past Chair JOHN HART Ever since voters decided in 1993 to invest in the future Continental Resources with the first MAPS plan, the OKC metro has undergone Treasurer DAVID E. RAINBOLT a transformation unlike any other city. And I’m sure BancFirst Corporation Corporate Secretary you’ll agree with me that it has been truly exciting to see CLAYTON I. BENNETT Dorchester Capital that transformation take place, not just in the brick-and- Vice Chair, Strategic Planning mortar projects, but also in the community’s sense of TERESA ROSE CROOK Communities Foundation of Oklahoma upward momentum and pride in our city. Vice Chair, Education CARL E. EDWARDS What’s the secret? From that program onward, the Price Edwards & Company Vice Chair, Innovation and Bioscience MAPS magic has been comprised of a broad mixture of DAVID HAGER Devon Energy Corporation things—the wants and needs of the community—that are Roy H. Williams, CCE Vice Chair, Forward Oklahoma City largely transformative and that appeal to most citizens. President & CEO STEVE HAHN AT&T Oklahoma That appeal has its beginnings in the engagement of Vice Chair, Membership JUDY J. HATFIELD, CCIM the community and finds its legs in the MAPS process Equity Commercial Realty, LLC that has been established over time that has proven so READ ROY’S VELOCITYOKC Vice Chair, Military and Aerospace BRADLEY W. KRIEGER successful for Oklahoma City. Arvest Bank STORY OF THE MONTH Vice Chair, Government Relations So, what’s next? BILL LANCE “Making the Permitting The Chickasaw Nation With more than 1,000 ideas submitted, it’s clear that Vice Chair, Member Health Care Initiative Process Easier” TOM J. MCDANIEL American Fidelity Foundation MAPS 4 is an idea that resonates with the citizens of Vice Chair, MAPS Development Oklahoma City, and I’m sure the City Council hears and VELOCITYOKC.COM/ JENNY LOVE MEYER Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores appreciates that. Fittingly, another hallmark of the MAPS ROYSPICK Vice Chair, Marketing and Communications process is compromise. Not every voter will like and J. LARRY NICHOLS Devon Energy Corporation appreciate every project on the eventual MAPS 4 slate, Vice Chair, Strategic Planning NATALIE SHIRLEY but I’m confident we will see a package that most agree National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will benefit our city. Vice Chair, Convention and Visitor Development As before, soon the City Council will begin to debate and consider the package of KENT SHORTRIDGE ONE Gas, Inc. projects and the MAPS 4 package will go to public ballot, likely this coming December. It Vice Chair, Community Initiatives SEAN TRAUSCHKE is quite a process, but one that has proven its value. OGE Energy Corp. Vice Chair, Economic Development I, for one, look forward to seeing what projects will be next, as we continue to build for ROY H. WILLIAMS, CCE Greater Oklahoma City Chamber OKC’s future. President & CEO THE POINT! Sincerely, ISSUE #3531 - May 2019 Editorial staff David McCollum, Nate Fisher, Cynthia Reid Designer Josh Vaughn 297-8900 Roy H. Williams, CCE [email protected] www.okcchamber.com Chamber President & CEO www.twitter.com/okcchamber www.facebook.com/okcchamber The Point (ISSN 1075-6264) is published monthly by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Attend the first State of Lt. Gov. Pinnell to speak at May 123 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Health event Chamber Forum POSTMASTER: 6 7 Send address changes to The Point!, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber 123 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Tinker Air Force Base: a Big 12 Baseball, Women’s College or e-mail [email protected]. look inside the fence line World Series bring benefits to OKC 8 10 SUBSCRIPTIONS: $15 per year included in Chamber membership; nonmembers, $25 per year within the U.S. Periodicals Postage paid at Oklahoma City. Advertising rates upon request. Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising. CONTENTS Kratos to expand aircraft production in OKC (cont’d from page 1) and develop and build high-performance, low-cost The other members of the Oklahoma congressional technologies like the Firejet and the Valkyrie, we are delegation also issued statements of support for the proud to be doing so here. Oklahoma’s skilled workforce company and what today’s announcement means to the will help us keep America safe.” state. “These are cutting-edge components of technology “Oklahoma has a long legacy of aerospace innovation, and aviation being produced in Oklahoma City, and and our highly skilled workforce stands ready to build represent the future of the industry,” said Roy Williams, upon this history with Kratos as one of our newest Chamber president and CEO. partners. Their technologies will undoubtedly have a Speaking at the event, Senator James Lankford significant, positive impact on both the security of our welcomed the company to OKC and lauded the state’s nation and the Oklahoma economy,” said Rep. Frank growing aerospace sector. Lucas. “Oklahoma is a national leader in aerospace and Rep. Tom Cole said, “Kratos is leading the industry technology and an excellent home for the production in bringing high-tech value and affordability to national of the unmanned Valkyrie and Firejet,” he said. We are security. As home of the Firejet and now the Valkyrie, grateful for Kratos’ commitment to our national defense, Oklahoma is proud to be a playing a role in the next and we welcome another great employer to the state.” generation of technologies that will keep our homeland and our warfighters safe.” Also speaking at the event, Rep. Kendra Horn pointed out the need for a qualified workforce to continue “Oklahoma has a proven workforce with the skills attracting companies like Kratos to Oklahoma City. necessary to partner with a company like Kratos, which is leading the industry in the rapid development “High-tech innovations like the Firejet and the of cutting-edge national security technologies. We Valkyrie need a high-tech workforce,” she said. are thrilled to have them as an addition to our state’s “Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District is the ideal prominent aerospace industry,” said Rep. MarkWayne home for Kratos’ expanding unmanned aerial systems Mullin. production, and we are proud to partner with Kratos as the company continues to grow.” Rep. Kevin Hern said, “Kratos’ innovations will be the future of safety for the warfighter and the nation; Gov. Kevin Stitt also welcomed the company’s Oklahomans are proud to be building them. I look announcement. forward to seeing this facility continue to benefit our “Oklahoma is proud to be home to a growing list economy and our armed forces.” of aerospace companies, who are continuing to bring Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is an high-skilled jobs to our highly patriotic and educated industry leader in the rapid development, demonstration workforce. Kratos is a critical to our growth, and we are and fielding of technology-leading systems and products grateful that Kratos continues to invest in the Sooner for national security at an affordable cost. With primary State.” customers including the United States Air Force, In a press release, Sen. Jim Inhofe said “Oklahoma Navy, and Army, as well as foreign ally militaries, the has a highly-skilled workforce and an unwavering Kratos Unmanned Systems Division opened this new commitment to our men and women in uniform—a production facility in November 2018 to accommodate perfect match for Kratos. As this industry-leading the existing and increasing demand for its newest line of company continues to pioneer new drone technologies high performance, jet-powered unmanned aerial tactical for our military in our backyard, Oklahomans welcome systems. Additionally, Kratos is currently under contract their growth and will continue to be a partner in their on multiple high-performance unmanned aerial target success.” systems. May 2019 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT!

4 Chamber leads OKC retail delegation (cont’d from page 1) attract new-to-market, destination retailers and work with that people identify OKC with when they visit our developers to create experienced-based retail options for market. It’s a part of our DNA. It takes a healthy mix of Oklahoma City. local and national retailers to cultivate a city and provide a variety of diverse offerings to you as the consumer.” National retailers consider a variety of factors when selecting a retail site. Factors including average household income, number of people within a given area, traffic counts and commuter patterns are crucial to identifying the perfect site. Competition is another factor that weighs in on decision-making. Retailers are attracted to a city with a positive population growth and a vibrant and affordable quality of life. “Having a healthy downtown core resonates throughout the city and makes Oklahoma City an attractive market,” said Fate. “So much of our local identity is defined by our unique/one-of-a-kind local restaurants and boutique shops. We are thrilled every time we can recruit a Trader Joe’s or Cabela’s to the metro. The Chamber constructs a 12,000-square-foot booth with formal meeting rooms, informal lounge / networking areas, graphics and However, lots of cities have Trader Joe’s. Concepts like interactive displays to promote Oklahoma City as a retail and Big Truck Tacos, Kitchen No. 324, Plenty Mercantile and development destination. Black Scintilla help create the fabric of our community

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CALENDAR Former Mayor Mick Cornett to give May 13 State of Health keynote address at upcoming State Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens of Health event www.okcchamber.com/ statehealth Former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett May 15 will bring his expertise on improving a Chamber Forum community’s health to the stage at the first- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ever State of Health luncheon on Monday, Location: Vast, 333 W Sheridan Ave. May 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the www.okcchamber.com/ Cox Convention Center. Cornett’s keynote tourism remarks will include an overview of how May 22 Oklahoma City’s health outcomes have MegaLunch Time: 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. changed since he challenged residents to Location: Oklahoma City lose 1 million pounds in 2011. He will Community Foundation, also discuss what he has learned from other 1000 N Broadway Ave. www.okcchamber.com/ communities that are successfully addressing megalunch their biggest health challenges. June 7 All four leaders of OKC’s major health Enlighten Time: 12 to 1 p.m. care institutions will also take the stage together for the first time at the event, Location: Walker Terrace, discussing current challenges in health care, medical advances taking place in 1300 N Walker Ave. the region, and how businesses and organizations can work together to build a www.okcchamber.com/ enlighten healthier community. The event will also feature 50 Chamber-member health- care-related exhibitors. June 11 Member Orientation Panelists include Jim Gebhart, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City; Joe Hodges, Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Location: Chamber offices, SSM Health Oklahoma; Timothy Pehrson, INTEGRIS Health and Chuck 123 Park Ave. Spicer, OU Medicine. www.okcchamber.com/ orientation Event Schedule: June 18 10:30 a.m. - Exhibitor row open Sunset Reception Time: 4 to 6 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Lunch program Location: Wyndham Hotel, 2945 N.W. Expressway 1 to 2 p.m. - Exhibitor row open www.okcchamber.com/ sunset2019 Tables of 8 are available for $1,250. Individual tickets are $50 for members and $75 for nonmembers. June 19 Chamber Forum Register today at www.okcchamber. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. state of Location: Vast, 333 W com/statehealth. Sheridan Ave. Special thanks to Signature Sponsor www.okcchamber.com/ juneforum BKD CPAs & Advisors and Host Health Sponsor CIGNA HealthCare. May 2019 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT!

6 May Chamber Forum to feature Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell on Tourism

Tourism and the visitor economy is one of OKC’s major industry sectors, and among the fastest-growing. At the May Chamber Forum, attendees will hear from Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell about his vision for strengthening the hospitality industry throughout the state. Individual tickets are $35 for Chamber members and $55 for nonmembers. Get tickets at www.okcchamber.com/forum. 2019 half series ticket packages are available now! Reserve your seat to half (5 luncheons) at a discounted rate of $150. For more information or to purchase a half season ticket package, email [email protected] or call 405-297-8921. Special thanks to Signature Sponsor Cox Business and Corporate Sponsor ADG.

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7 Tinker Air Force Base: a look inside the fence line If you’ve driven east on I-40 from downtown OKC or output—keeping planes flying and funneling supplies to east on I-240 from I-35, you have seen the highway signs the Far East. The base also played an important role in the that point to Tinker Air Force Base. You may have even Berlin and the Cuban crises. During the Vietnam War, seen a massive B-52 bomber take to the skies. Or maybe Tinker provided logistics and communications support you’ve seen, heard and felt the thunderous roar of an F-16 to Air Force units in Southeast Asia. Tinker and OC- (or two) fighter as it seemingly leaps off the runway and Air Logistics Complex began the decade of the 1990s climbs high into the Oklahoma skies. providing front-line support to the forces engaged in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In late 2011, the Air Force announced an initiative to restructure Air Force Material Command from its 12 center configuration to a new five-center structure. Under this reorganization Tinker AFB became the host site for the Air Force Sustainment Center. The AFSC provides war-winning expeditionary capabilities to the warfighter through world-class depot maintenance, supply chain management and installation support. It consolidates oversight of the maintenance missions now performed at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex; Warner A variety of work on aircraft engines of all types is performed at Tinker. Robins ALC at Robins AFB (Ga.); and Ogden ALC at Hill AFB (Utah). But what, exactly, goes on inside the fence line of the massive facility that long has been a part of the Greater OKC community? Tinker Air Force Base’s history began in 1940 when a group of Oklahoma City civic leaders and businessmen learned that the War Department was considering the central United States as a location for a maintenance and supply depot. On April 8, 1941, the order was officially signed awarding the depot to Oklahoma City. Tinker AFB was named in honor of Major General Clarence L. Tinker of Pawhuska. General Tinker lost his A crew works on a KC-135 in the 1950s. life while leading a flight of LB-30 “Liberators” on a long- range strike against Japanese forces on Wake Island during Tinker’s largest organization is the Oklahoma City the early months of World War II. Air Logistics Complex, the largest of three depot repair complexes in the Air Force Materiel Command. It Today, with more than 26,000 military and civilian provides depot maintenance on the C/KC-135, B-1B, employees, Tinker is the largest single-site employer in B-52 and E-3 aircraft, expanded phase maintenance Oklahoma. The installation has an annual statewide on the Navy E-6 aircraft, and maintenance, repair economic impact of $3.51 billion, creating an estimated and overhaul of F100, F101, F108, F110, F118, 33,000 secondary jobs. Tinker owns 4,048 acres, leases F119 and TF33 engines for the Air Force, Air Force 810 acres and has 642 acres of easements. The total Reserve, Air National Guard, Navy and foreign military number of buildings is 458. sales. Additionally, the complex is responsible for the During World War II, Tinker’s industrial plant repaired maintenance, repair and overhaul of a myriad of Air B-24 and B-17 bombers and fitted B-29s for combat. Force and Navy airborne accessory components, and the development and sustainment of a diverse portfolio of May 2019 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT! Throughout the Korean conflict, Tinker continued its

8 operational flight programs, test program sets, automatic The 448th Supply Chain Management Wing Provides test equipment and industrial automation software. Late enterprise-wide planning and execution for depot line last year, the Air Force announced Tinker AFB will be repairable and consumables materiel, maintenance and home to maintenance and sustainment of the new B-21 distribution, aircraft structural and intercontinental “Raider” advanced long-range strike bomber. ballistic missile electronics/communication commodities management, and engineering. The 448th is one of two “virtual wings” in the USAF. The Wing manages the 848th and 948th Supply Chain Management Groups at Tinker AFB, Okla., with elements of the 948th SCMG at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The Wing remotely manages two groups: the 638th Supply Chain Management Group at Robins AFB, Ga. and the 748th Supply Chain Management Group at Hill AFB, Utah. The 552nd Air Control Wing flies the iconic E-3 Sentry aircraft and is part of the Air Force’s Air Combat The new B-21 “Raider” advanced long-range strike bomber will Command mobile strike force. The E-3’s radar and be mantained at Tinker. other sensors provide deep-look surveillance, warning, interception control and airborne battle management. Tinker is also the maintenance home of the new KC- The Navy’s Strategic Communications Wing ONE is 46A Pegasus refueling and airlift aircraft, with a 158-acre a one-of-a-kind unit in the Navy. This Wing provides a maintenance campus current being prepared. The land for vital, secure communications link to the submerged fleet the project was purchased from the Burlington Northern of ballistic missile submarines. OC-ALC airframe artisans Santa Fe railway as a result of a partnership between the perform depot work on the Navy’s E-6 Mercury airplanes Air Force, Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County. The while sailors perform field-level work. Greater Oklahoma City Chamber led a coalition of local and state government entities to support the complex The 507th Air Refueling Wing is an Air Force Reserve acquisition project, flying unit. OC-ALC is the primary source of depot maintenance for the wing’s KC-135R aircraft and engines. More than 9,400 military and civilian employees The Wing also supports U.S. Military and NATO aircraft work at the OC-ALC. The complex is headquartered with aerial refueling and Airborne Warning and Control out of historic Building 3001, which covers 62 acres System missions world-wide. and stretches for seven-tenths of a mile. Within its walls, workers perform a vast array of maintenance on aircraft, The 38th Cyberspace Engineering Group has engines, components and accessories and perform a worldwide responsibility for engineering and installation multitude of administrative tasks. of all communications and electronic facilities for the Air Force. The 72nd Air Base Wing provides base installation and support services for the headquarters, Air The Defense Distribution Depot Oklahoma provides Force Sustainment Center, the Oklahoma City Air the receipt, storage, issue, inspection and shipment of Logistics Complex and 45 associate units assigned material, including material quality control, preservation to six major commands, including the largest flying and packaging, inventory, transportation functions and wing in Air Combat Command, the Navy’s Strategic pick-up and delivery services in support of OC-ALC and Communications Wing One and several defense agencies. other Tinker-based organizations. More than 1,600 personnel and 1,343 contractors work The Defense Information Security Agency Defense within the 72nd Air Base Wing. Enterprise Computing Center, Oklahoma City, is the Tinker is also home to eight major Department of local organization of the Defense Information Systems Defense, Air Force and Navy activities with critical Agency. DISA operates computer systems for the base national defense missions. and serves 172 other bases in all 50 states plus 92 foreign countries. May 2019 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT! 9 High-profile college baseball and softball power OKC spring sports calendar As the 2019 Philips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship “While we know that Oklahoma City will be hosting tournament hits the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark the tournament again next year, beyond that, host and the NCAA Women’s College World Series makes sites haven’t been announced, and strong local ticket its return to USA Hall of Fame Stadium, Oklahoma sales are certainly proof that the event is important to City benefits not only from the availability of exciting, the community when it comes to submitting a bid,” family-friendly, accessible entertainment options, but said Mike Carrier, president of the Oklahoma City also from the impact of out-of-town visitors’ spending Convention and Visitors Bureau. power and the positive portrayal of our city, its venues A variety of ticket packages are available, including and attractions throughout the nation and world. all-session tickets; single-session tickets; “All-Session Keeping high-profile, high-impact events such as these in 4-Topps,” which include the “best seats at the ballpark” OKC is critical to the success of many in our visitor and situated around a half-moon-shaped table, all-inclusive hospitality industries. food, two drink tickets for every session, and a parking pass for every session. Group tickets and “4-Pack” tickets Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship is options are also available. Get more information and a May 22 – 26, tickets available link to online tickets at visitokc.com/big12baseball. With invitations to be extended to the top eight teams in the league at the close of regular season play, the 2019 Eight teams will vie for the 2019 NCAA Women’s Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship tournament College World Series May 30 – June 5 will once again feature a double-elimination format, Similarly, but on a grander scale, the winners of with two brackets of four teams each. The winners of the eight “super-regional” tiers of the 64-team NCAA each bracket will advance to the championship game Division I Softball Championship tournament receive in a winner-take-all contest. The conference champion invitations to the Women’s College World Series, receives an automatic entry into the NCAA Division I with two four-team brackets competing in a double- Baseball Championship. elimination-style contest. The winners of the two Oklahoma City has hosted the event every year since brackets then compete in a best-of-three championship 1997 except 2002 and 2004, when the champion was round. crowned in Arlington, and 2015, when the tournament Teams, support staff and fans from all over the was held in Tulsa. country will descend on Oklahoma City to support their While obviously a draw for fans from all around the favorite squad during this one-of-a-kind event that has a Big 12’s regional footprint, the support of local baseball range of positive impacts to the community. and college sports fans is integral to the success of the “Teams and fans flood local hotels, restaurants and event. shops during each tournament and their direct economic

May 2019 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT! impact is more than $15 million,” said Carrier. “In fact, 10 the local economic impact for all of the sports events held in OKC over the past couple of years is estimated at more than $55 million.” Additionally, every Women’s College World Series game is broadcast on ESPN and, as a result, Oklahoma City is mentioned multiple times during each game to a national audience, in addition to broadcasting shots of the Adventure District, the downtown skyline, the city’s many amenities and other images indicative of OKC’s renaissance. According to Carrier, “You can’t buy that kind of positive exposure.” Whether you’re attending the tournament or not, the Women’s College World Series also hosts a Fan Fest that is free and open to the public on May 31 – June 3 at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium. A variety of activities are planned, including USA Softball autograph sessions, bat testing demonstrations, inflatable attractions and more. More information, including details about the eighth annual “StrikeOut Cancer Night” honoring cancer survivors on Monday, June 4, links to Fan Fest info and online ticket sales are available at visitokc.com/wcws.

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11 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Businesses who join the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber are part of the largest coalition of businesses in the state and make the Chamber’s work in the community possible. Each member level is identified on the listing below.

PARTNER+ CORE CORE CORE Roan Resources Alliant HR Outsourcing LLC Korrier, Inc. Schlotzsky’s / Schlotzsky’s Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Human Resource Services / Consulting Business Support Services Catering Mr. Tony Maranto...... 896-8050 Mr. Landry Vandergriff...... 285-6710 Mr. Darren Lyons...... 777-3086 Caterers 14701 Hertz Quail Springs Parkway 2500 S. Broadway, Suite 360 2701 Watermark Blvd., Suite 1102 Ms. Jena A. Barnhill...... 681-7393 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Edmond, OK 73013 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 1505 SW 74th St. www.roanresources.com www.alliantoutsourcing.com www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/darrenlyons Oklahoma City, OK 73159 www.schlotzskys.com EMERGING LEADER CORE CORE CORE Biomat USA Boxcar Revival Landmark Cancer Center Medical Services Furniture Medical Services Siggins Mr. Robert Gilliam...... 737-2447 Mr. Jerry Roca...... 696-0010 Ms. Staci Conder...... 737-8455 Material Handling Equipment 6700 E. Reno Ave. 1118 SW 3rd St., Unit B 230 N. Midwest Blvd. Mr. Colton Short...... (816) 548-3165 Midwest City, OK 73110 Oklahoma City, OK 73109 Midwest City, OK 73110 512 E. 12th Ave. www.grifols.com www.boxcarrevival.com www.lmcancercenter.com North Kansas City, MO 64116 www.siggins.com EMERGING LEADER CORE CORE CORE COREBANK Crossland’s A & A Rent-All & Sales Co. Naifco Realty Co. LLC Banks Contractors - Equipment & Supplies Real Estate Talecris Plasma Resources Mr. Steven W. Rahill...... 605-2409 Ms. Lauree Miller...... 632-3393 Mr. Blair Naifeh...... 429-4249 Medical Services 406 NW 12th St. 15 SW 29th St. 304 N. Meridian Ave., Suite H Mr. Cornelius Simon...... 634-0220 Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Oklahoma City, OK 73109 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 7103 S. Western Ave. www.corebankok.com www.crosslandsrental.com Oklahoma City, OK 73139 www.grifols.com EMERGING LEADER CORE CORE CORE Costco Wholesale Crown Lone Oak Nominee Design, LLC Retail Apartments Advertising Agencies The Healing Tree Ms. Marissa T. Gonzalez(972). 246-3050 Ms. Melissa Lupu...... 286-5125 Mr. Matthew Stansberry...... 604-0152 Medical Cannabis 13200 N. Western Ave. 15400 Crown at Lone Oak Road 10 N. Lee Ave., Suite 111 Mr. Joshuah R. Reeves...... 900-5084 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 Edmond, OK 73013 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 7709 S. Walker Ave. www.costco.com www.crownloneoaklc.com www.wearenominee.com Oklahoma City, OK 73139 www.thehealingtreeokc.com EMERGING LEADER CORE CORE CORE The Oklahoma Proton Center Direct Digital Marketing Office Depot 2252 Medical Services Advertising / Marketing Office Supplies Urban Farmhouse Designs Mr. David Raubach...... 773-6700 Mr. Randy Wade...... 883-6347 Mr. Mitch Wallis...... 946-8040 Furniture 5901 W. Memorial Road 2023 Silver Crossing Circle 2724 N.W. Expressway Mr. Jerry Roca...... 812-8374 Oklahoma City, OK 73142 Piedmont, OK 73078 Oklahoma City, OK 73112-7048 400 S. Western Ave. www.ddmarketingokc.com www.officedepot.com Oklahoma City, OK 73109 ASSOCIATE www.urbanfarmhouse.com CORE CORE Nathan Gardocki Productions, LLC CORE Video Production Emma Ryan, Vitality Coaching Okie Express Auto Wash Mr. Trevor Rogers...... 420-0577 Health & Nutrition Consultants Car Washing & Polishing Young Life Chiropractic 7101 N. Santa Fe Ave., Suite A Ms. Emma Ryan...... 413-1115 Alex Dinkins...... 844-9992 Chiropractors - D.C. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 316 NW 27th St. 10400 S. I-44 Service Road Dr. Alasha Young...... 459-0183 www.ngpfilm.com Oklahoma City, OK 73103 933 NW 164th St., Suite 2 600 NW 23rd St., Suite 102 www.emma-ryan.com Edmond, OK 73013 Oklahoma City, OK 73103 ASSOCIATE www.okieautowash.com www.younglifechiropractic.com CORE Plant CORE Restaurants Hashtag Media Ms. Emma Ryan...... 413-1115 Advertising / Marketing Overhead Garage Door, LLC 1120 N. Walker Ave. Ms. Brittany Miller...... 600-9933 Doors - Overhead 316 NW 27th St. 1 NW 6th St., Suite B Mr. Jonathon Cunningham...... 896-3003 Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 1840 Linwood Blvd. www.plantokc.com www.hashtagmedia.com 2900 Cullen St. Fort Worth, TX 76107 CORE CORE www.overheadgaragedoorllc.com/ locations/oklahoma Allegiance Credit Union Inspire Insurance Credit Unions Insurance CORE Ms. Laurel Pope...... 789-7900 Mr. Scott Diehl...... 834-0188 4235 N. Meridian Ave. 11901 N Macarthur Blvd., Suite C2 QTC Medical Group Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Oklahoma City, OK 73162 Medical Clinics www.allegiancecu.org www.inspireinsurancellc.com Ms. Dee Garcia...... 602-2684 1211 N. Shartel Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73103 www.qtcm.com May 2019 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT!

12 Members EMERGING LEADER Upgrade Their Stow’s Office Furniture Office Furniture & Equipment Support of the Mr. Jerry Roca...... 235-3131 1 NW 6th St. Chamber Oklahoma City, OK 73102 www.stowsofficefurniture.com The following member companies increased their investment in the Chamber, demonstrating Where do you find help Oklahomans strong support of the one 900,000 Chamber’s efforts when you’re are in need of to drive the region’s MENTAL HEALTH economy. To increase in a million? services. your investment, contact the membership Doing what’s right isn’t always what’s easiest. division of the Chamber But as part of the United Way of Central Oklahoma, at 405-297-8949 or you’re not afraid of these questions. membership@ okcchamber.com. You’re part of the answer. Raise your hand and stand with us. Give today at StandUnitedOKC.com

YMCA CAMP CLASSEN OVERNIGHT CAMP 2019 SESSION 1 SESSION 3 CLP SESSIONS June 2-15 June 30-July 13 (ages 16-17) A) June 2-8 A) June 30-July 6 Session 1 B) June 9-15 B) July 7-13 June 2-22 Session 2 SESSION 2 EXPLORER June 23-July13 June 16-29 CAMP July 14-17 A) June 16-22 (ages 6-12) B) June 23-29 ONE WEEK $750 CAMPER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (CLP) $1,200 TWO WEEKS $1,280 EXPLORER CAMP $425 Financial Assistance is available.

REGISTER TODAY! YMCAOKC.ORG/CAMP | 580 369 2272 May 2019 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT!

13 GRAND OPENINGS

Congratulations to Chamber members on their recent Grand Openings! To see the schedule of upcoming Grand Openings or subscribe to the Grand Openings calendar, visit www.okcchamber.com/grandopenings.

INTEGRIS Community Hospital – Del City Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Mabrey Bank 4801 SE 15th St. 200 S. MacArthur Blvd. 6201 W. Memorial Road Del City, OK 73115 Oklahoma City, OK 73128 Oklahoma City, OK 73142

Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage Office Depot #435 Anixter, Inc. 205 NW 63rd St., Suite 300 2360 W. Memorial Road 8201 Pole Road Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Oklahoma City, OK 73149

Michael Murphy’s Dueling Piano Bar Closed Loop Recycling, LLC Urban Farmhouse Designs 119 E. California Ave. 7017 N. Oklahoma Court 400 S. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Oklahoma City, OK 73109 May 2019 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT!

14 Greater Oklahoma City has six ECONOMIC INDICATORS of the top 10 fastest-growing counties in the state

Top 10 Fastest-Growing Counties in Oklahoma • From 2017-2018, six counties from the Greater Oklahoma City region were among the top 10 fastest- growing counties. (Kingfisher, Logan, Canadian, Oklahoma, Grady, McClain) • In terms of population growth, Canadian County remains in the top 1 percent of all counties in the nation with a 3.1 percent growth rate from 2017-2018. • While the Oklahoma City metro growth slowed slightly (2017-2018), it still out paced the nation’s growth rate of 0.6 percent. • The Oklahoma City metro grew by over 13,000 from 2017-2018. • Over the last five years (2014-2018) the Oklahoma City Source: US Census Population Estimates metro has seen a positive net migration average of 7,987 people per year (domestic plus international).

For comprehensive Economic Indicators and Regional Data, www.greateroklahomacity.com/economicindicators or contact Eric Long, Research Economist – 297-8976; [email protected]

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MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MASTER OF DIVINITY MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES • ONSITE OR ONLINE MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIANITY & CULTURE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE • COMING SOON ONLINE! • CYBERSECURITY TRACK COMING THIS FALL!

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15 Periodicals PAID Oklahoma City, OK 73102 LOOK INSIDE! Boeing lands contract to Lt. Gov. Pinnell to speak at May 2 modernize USAF bomber 7 Chamber Forum fleet Tinker Air Force Base: a look Big 12 Baseball, Women’s College 8 inside the fence line 10 World Series bring benefits to OKC

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