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August 2015 www.okcchamber.com Boeing Breaks Ground on Research Facility in OKC State, city, county and Chamber leaders recently gathered in south Oklahoma City to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 290,000-square-foot facility that will add 800 new employees to Boeing’s campus near Tinker Air Force Base. The new structure, the third for Boeing in Oklahoma City, is expected to open in summer 2016 and house employees working in engineering and research and development laboratories, as well as some support staff. It will be located on land previously owned by Oklahoma County. During the groundbreaking ceremony, Leanne Caret, Boeing’s president of Global Services & Support (GS&S), From left, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, announced that headquarters for GS&S’ Aircraft Modernization Oklahoma County Commissioner Brian Maughan, and Sustainment division would move to Oklahoma City in the Boeing’s Leanne Caret, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin and Boeing’s Oklahoma City site director Jeb Boatman months ahead. This decision transfers approximately a dozen help break ground on a new facility that will house 800 senior management positions to Oklahoma City and reflects the new employees working in engineering and research and site’s importance to the company. development laboratories on its Oklahoma City campus. Continued on page 9 Chamber to Host Discussion on Education Aug. 20 Oklahoma City continues to see economic success in the form of job growth and community redevelopment. In order to sustain this type of growth, it is important to focus on creating a quality workforce that is prepared to lead Oklahoma City into the next generation. According to the Chamber’s annual Business Retention and Expansion Report published in the fall of 2014, company leaders across sectors of the economy indicated the need to develop a broader pool of local, qualified talent. This included not only a greater emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math but also more focus given to teaching manufacturing trade skills to students. “As business and community leaders, we have a responsibility to provide support for quality education improvements in Oklahoma City and its schools,” said Drew Dugan, vice president of education and workforce development of the Chamber. “Both the individual futures of our students Continued on page 4 A PARTNER IN YOUR SUCCESS™ something we canallcelebrate. forourworkin thisorganizationandyour enabletheseresults support –andthatis we are doingtomakesuccessstorieslikethisareality. Know thatyour membership they dotohelpkeepourAirForce challenge.Iamproud ready ofthework forevery are acatalystforadditionalgrowth work inourmarket, nottomentiontheimportant to helpthemwithemployee recruitment andorientationtoourcommunity. resources andconnectionstheyneeded.Andourmarketing andworkforce teamswork development staffwork hand-in-handwithBoeingwhere neededtohelpidentify sometimes expensive decisiontorelocate jobsfrom anotherlocation. and company anditsemployeesboostwhenmakingthenecessary anecessary Oklahoma Quality Jobs program andtheAerospace Engineer Tax Credit give the maintenance oftheKC-46 tankerwasanotherhomerun. theacquisitionofBNSFrailyardBoeing. Likewise, providing homeforthe anew years ago,theproximity customerbecameextremely tothisimportant valuable to stood upitsSustainment Centeratthebasejustthree is afundamentalcomponent. When theAirForce the Chamberwork intandemtohelpcompaniesgrow. example ofhow manyoftheprojects andprograms of complete. Its growth inOklahoma Cityisatextbook more whentheircurrent moves andexpansionsare 2,100 andthecompanyisexpectedtoaddabout800 office withonly10employees. Todayitsnumbers exceed Sixty years ago,Boeingfirstopenedan Oklahoma City Celebrating economicsuccesswithBoeing Leadership Notes Chamber CEO&President Roy H. Williams, CCE Sincerely,

CONTENTS Continuing togrow anddiversify thejobsinourcityisvital.CompanieslikeBoeing Throughout alloftheseadditionsand relocations, theChamber’s economic atthestateCapitolareLobbying efforts anotherelement. Incentives likethe togrowOur efforts jobsat Tinker Air Force Base 10 6 5 10 Projects inProgress Upcoming ChamberEvents Foundation forGrowth Metro CompaniesProvide 19 14 12 Economic Indicators on ImageDevelopment Forward OKC Focus:Impact TRDC CampaignThanksSponsors Roy H.Williams, CCE President &CEO Oklahoma State University -Oklahoma City Vice Chair, Marketing &Communications SUBSCRIPTIONS: $5peryear included inChamber Publisher the righttorefuse 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 Equity Commercial Realty, LLC Vice Chair, Military/Aerospace 2015 OFFICERS Periodicals Postage paid atOklahoma City. JUDY J.HATFIELD, CCIM Vice Chair, Strategic Planning American Fidelity Foundation Vice Chair, Strategic Planning Kaylee McDaniel, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, JPMorganChase Bank, N.A. ROY H. WILLIAMS, CCE Devon Energy Corporation Devon Energy Corporation Price Edwards &Company BRADLEY W.KRIEGER CLAYTON I.BENNETT Immediate Past Chairman Greater Oklahoma CityChamberor Send address changestoThe Point!, e-mail [email protected]. Vice Chair, Membership Greater Oklahoma CityChamber, DAVID A. JACKSON PETER B.DELANEY www.facebook.com/okcchamber BRUCE LAWRENCE RHONDA HOOPER CARL E. EDWARDS TOM J.MCDANIEL Continental Resources BancFirst Corporation J. LARRY NICHOLS The Point (ISSN1075-6264) is Vice Chair, Bioscience THE POINT! NATALIE SHIRLEY Advertising ratesupon request. DAVID RAINBOLT www.twitter.com/okcchamber Cynthia Reid, Jennifer Seaton ISSUE #3486-August 2015 $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 Treasurer Josh Vaughn 297-8900 Designer

Register for State of the Schools Luncheon (cont’d from pg. 1) and the collective future of Oklahoma City depend on of education and workforce, will detail the Chamber’s our ability to improve our current education systems.” efforts to support educational attainment and career Join the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber as it leads readiness in Oklahoma City. the discussion on how to strengthen Oklahoma City’s The Chamber is collecting school supplies at this workforce through education at its annual State of the event to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma Schools luncheon on Thursday. Aug. 20, from 11:30 County, and attendees are encouraged to bring a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the National Cowboy and Western donations. Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd Street. Tickets are $50 for Chamber members and $75 for Attendees of the event will discover ongoing efforts nonmembers. to improve primary and secondary education both Special thanks to School Supply/Centerpiece Sponsor locally and statewide. Speakers will also discuss the American Fidelity Assurance Company. state of higher education and career technology centers in Oklahoma, focusing on how those institutions “Both the individual futures of are critical in the training of Oklahoma City’s future our students and the collective workforce. future of Oklahoma City depend Speakers include Secretary Joy Hoffmeister, state superintendent of education; Natalie Shirley, state on our ability to improve our secretary of education and workforce development; and current education systems.” Robert Neu, superintendent of the Oklahoma City -Drew Dugan, vice president of education Public School District. Teresa Rose, Chamber vice chair and workforce development of the Chamber

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4 Growth Companies Vital to OKC Economy Oklahoma City continues to attract national attention for its low unemployment rate, business-friendly environment and strong economic climate – and the success of its homegrown companies confirms that Oklahoma City is a place where businesses can flourish. Next month, hundreds of members of the business community will gather at the annual Metro 50 Awards on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd Street, to celebrate the region’s fastest-growing, privately-held companies. In total, the 50 companies that will be honored at the awards ceremony generated a combined revenue of $7.35 million and employed more than 2,100 Oklahomans. They represent many sectors of the economy and call many areas of the Central Oklahoma region home, including Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Moore, Del City, Newcastle and Yukon. “The Metro 50 Awards honor companies that are growing both rapidly and experiencing sustained success, which is a powerful combination,” said Kurt Foreman, executive vice president of economic development for the Chamber. “Combined, the companies who will receive a 2015 Metro 50 award ably represent the kind of momentum and success that exemplifies what is great about our vibrant city and region.” Individual tickets and corporate tables for this year’s Metro 50 awards are available. Individual tickets are $100 and corporate tables seating 10 are $1,250. Register for the event by visiting www.okcchamber.com/metro50. Special thanks to Metro 50 sponsors: Bank of Oklahoma, Cox Business, EY, Express Employment Professionals, Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, The Journal Record Publishing Company, OGE Energy Corp. and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber.

Congratulations to the following 2015 Metro 50 Award Winners (listed in alphabetical order)

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Aug. 11 Member Orientation Sunset Reception: Time: 4-5:30 p.m. Location: IBC Bank, 3817 Northwest Expressway, Aug. 27 Suite 100 The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Aug. 13 and the Black Chamber of Commerce TRDC Victory Celebration will be hosting a joint reception this Time: 4:30-6 p.m. August as part of the Chamber’s monthly Location: Gaillardia Country Club, 5300 Gaillardia Blvd. Sunset Receptions. Join members of both organizations on Thursday, Aug. 27, from Aug. 20 State of the Schools 4-6 p.m. at The Bryant Center by B&B Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Catering, 2200 N Bryant Ave. There Location: National Cowboy & is no cost to attend, and the reception Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd Street will be open to the public. Special thanks to Signature Sponsor TapSnap Aug. 27- DATE CHANGE Phototainment. Sunset Reception Time: 4-6 p.m. Location: The Bryant Center by B & B Catering, 2200 N Bryant U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Host Ave. Health and Wellness Forum in OKC Sept. 8 Member Orientation The U. S. Chamber of Commerce is Time: 8:30-10 a.m. joining with the Greater Oklahoma Location: IBC Bank, 3817 Northwest Expressway, City Chamber and the Oklahoma City- Suite 100 County Health Department to host a local community forum focused on Sept. 24 Annual Oklahoma Health how improving community health can Center Breakfast improve the economy and educational Time: 7:30-9 a.m. outcomes. The forum, entitled “Better Location: Embassy Suites Okla- homa City Downtown/Medical Health Through Economic Opportunity” Center, 741 N Phillips Ave. will feature Mayor Mick Cornett and The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is offering insight on encouraging national and local experts discussing Register for Chamber community health through business at impacts of health on the economy. The events online at its upcoming forum. event will take place from 1-5 p.m. on www.okcchamber.com/events. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Northeast Regional Health and Wellness Campus, 2600 NE 63rd St. A reception will follow. Local business owners, public officials and community leaders will have the opportunity to hear an overview the alarming health statistics of Oklahoma City and about best practices that could be used to improve healthy living. The participants will also have the opportunity to begin developing priorities for organization seeking to implement a comprehensive culture of well-being. For more information please contact Drew Dugan at

August 2015 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT! [email protected] or (405)297-8940. 6 Chamber Celebrates 50 Years With Oklahoma Health Center Foundation This September, the Chamber joins the Oklahoma Health Center Foundation in showcasing contributions to the city’s well-being and healthy lifestyles at the Oklahoma Health Center Breakfast on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Downtown/Medical Center, 741 N Phillips Ave. The breakfast will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Oklahoma Health Center Foundation and showcase the Foundation’s 23 member organizations, focusing on their involvement in research, healthcare, social services and educational initiatives around the state.

The 2015 Annual Oklahoma Health Center Breakfast, Speakers will include some of Oklahoma’s foremost voices in Thursday, Sept. 24, from 7:30-9 a.m., will celebrate the health and medical communities: Dr. Dewayne Andrews, the 50th anniversary of the Oklahoma Health Center dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Foundation. and vice president for health affairs at OU Health Sciences Center (OUHSC); Dr. Jason Sanders, senior vice president and provost of OUHSC; Carl Edwards, chairman of the Presbyterian Health Foundation; and Dr. Stephen Prescott, president and CEO of Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. David Harlow, chair of Oklahoma Health Center Foundation, will moderate the panel. Seats may be purchased individually for $35. Corporate tables seating 10 are $600. Special thanks to Signature Sponsor Midtown Renaissance and Host Sponsor Presbyterian Health Foundation.

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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. This artist’s rendering shows what Boeing’s new 290,000-square-foot facility will look like when it opens in 2016. New Boeing site will employ 800 (cont’d from page 1) “We see a bright horizon for the aircraft sustainment for both Oklahoma and Boeing. Your decision to place business because of the highly trained and motivated key leadership positions here underscores the long-term workforce we have in Oklahoma City,” Caret said. nature of our partnership. Today’s announcement will “Expanding our presence and bringing AM&S help solidify our position as a premiere destination for headquarters here continues a trend of combining the aerospace industry,” Fallin said. Oklahoma’s home-grown talent with the best of the Aircraft Modernization and Sustainment provides enterprise to support some of our customers’ most support and modernization services for U.S. and critical missions.” coalition lift, executive transport, airborne refueling, Jeb Boatman, Boeing’s Oklahoma City site airborne command and control and global strike director and chief counsel for Aircraft Modernization capabilities. and Sustainment, praised the governor’s office, the “Everything we do here in Oklahoma City makes the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the Oklahoma difference in whether someone comes home. It’s not our County commissioners, the Oklahoma City Council, proximity to the fight that defines our contribution,” the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust, the Caret said. Boeing’s Oklahoma City site “began 60 years Oklahoma County Industries Authority and the Greater ago with 10 people in a rented office space, and the sole Oklahoma City Chamber in the efforts to make Boeing’s mission at that time was to help assist the customer at groundbreaking possible. Tinker Air Force Base. Look at us now.” “During each of these meetings, the message we have heard over and over and over is, ‘what else can we do to help Boeing grow?’ ” Boatman said. “We cannot tell you how much this has meant to us as a company.” He also noted how important the state and city’s economic development incentives were to helping Boeing grow its presence in the area, including the Quality Jobs Program, the governor’s Quick Action Closing Fund, the Aerospace Engineering Tax Credit and the city’s Strategic Investment Program. “Combined, these incentives help defray the substantial costs of moving work to Oklahoma and At Boeing’s recent groundbreaking ceremony in Oklahoma City, growing work in Oklahoma,” Boatman said. Leanne Caret, president of Global Services & Support (GS&S), announces that headquarters for GS&S’ Aircraft Modernization Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin participated in the event and Sustainment division would move to Oklahoma City in the and described its importance. “Business growth is critical months ahead. August 2015 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT! 9 10 Projects in Progress in Oklahoma City Oklahoma City is a place of growth, which is evidenced in the amount of new development throughout the area. The following are samples of projects that are announced, under construction or in operation – but all signify the momentum of a city on the rise.

Brickopolis Under construction Located in Bricktown west of the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, Brickopolis is a three-story amusement venue that will include laser tag, an arcade, an 18- hole miniature golf course and a gift store.

Tower Theater, Northwest 23rd Street Under construction Local developers David Wanzer and Ben Sellers and banker Jonathan Dodson are teaming up to purchase and finish renovations of the Uptown district’s anchor property. The team recently announced the Tower Theatre will be a music venue. Second-floor office space and ground floor retail will be offered.

Via Paseo & The Pueblo Announced Via Paseo, at Northwest 28th Street and Walker Avenue, is a submitted plan for a two-story mixed-use project with office space for multiple tenants and a food/coffee vendor. The Pueblo will be two buildings constructed on a vacant lot at Northwest 28th Street and North Dewey Avenue. Its preliminary design includes space for retail, gallery and office. There also will be a ground-level restaurant space and patio. Chisholm Creek Under construction The Chisholm Creek development on the Memorial Road corridor is a mixed-use development with office space, retail, residential, a hotel and event and music venues. A St. Anthony’s facility, Top Golf and Cabela’s are already located in the development, and an iFly indoor skydiving location has been announced. Shadow Lake Retail Center In operation The Shadow Lake Retail Center is a new 13-unit retail strip center at Southwest 104th Street and South Pennsylvania Avenue. August 2015 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT!

10 Crosstimber Retail Proposed A $4.5 million building permit was issued for this new 24,000-square-foot retail development in south Oklahoma City near Southwest 104th Street and South May Avenue. This site is located near an apartment complex currently under construction behind the property.

Taft Stadium, Northwest 23rd Street and North Classen Avenue In operation Originally built in 1934 as a Works Progress Administration project, Taft Stadium is receiving a well-deserved facelift without losing any of its historic charm. The stadium received $9.7 million in renovations funded through the 2007 district bond issue and other Oklahoma City Public School District funds. The stadium is currently home to Oklahoma City Energy FC and also acts as the main football field for Northwest Classen and John Marshall high schools and several OKCPS middle school teams. GE Global Oil & Gas Technology Center Under construction The 95,000-square-foot, $110 million oil and gas technology center is expected to open later this year and house 130 GE employees. The facility will contribute $13 million annually in economic impact to the state.

OGE Energy Corp. Headquarters Announced OGE Energy Corp. will consolidate many of its metro-area offices into its proposed 26-story tower in downtown Oklahoma City. The development plans also include multilevel parking and lease space for retail stores and restaurants. Along with the office tower, the developer’s plans include a 25-story residential tower. The site is located between West Sheridan and West California avenues and North Dewey and North Walker avenues. Will Rogers World Airport Announced Oklahoma City’s primary commercial airport will receive a $70 million expansion, which will add six more gates over time, improve the security check-in area and add a concourse. In addition to the expansion, the airport’s new consolidated rental car facility is under construction. August 2015 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT!

11 Campaign Made Possible by Sponsors The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber concluded its Total Resource Development Campaign (TRDC) on July 29, marking the close of the 22nd campaign. Campaign co-chairs John Higginbotham, Bank of Oklahoma, and Michael Laird, Crowe & Dunlevy, will announce the final results at this month’s victory celebration on Aug. 13. During the annual fundraising campaign, teams of Chamber members volunteered their time to connect the community with the benefits of Chamber membership and provided Chamber members with sponsorship and advertising opportunities that help them reach the Chamber’s unique audience. The campaign is an integral part of the Chamber’s work as the visionary organization of Oklahoma City and the primary economic development entity of the region. Special thanks to the following sponsors that made the 2015 TRDC possible:

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13 Forward Oklahoma City: Impact on OKC’s Image Development In the early 1990s, the national perception of Oklahoma In 1997, the Chamber launched a national advertising City was grim. After a decade of bank busts and campaign in the Wall Street Journal with the theme professionals leaving for other markets, Chamber “Oklahoma City ... A Better Living. A Better Life.” officials recognized that Oklahoma City’s image This campaign emphasized Oklahoma City’s lower cost perception was an important component to economic of living and its investment in quality-of-life amenities development -- no business would relocate to a city that were then under construction, a combination where its workers refused to move. Oklahoma City that allowed residents to have a better life for less than leaders addressed quality-of-life improvements in the they would spend elsewhere. The campaign targeted Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS) program, a move economic development site selectors, and its goal was to the transformed Oklahoma City into a vibrant place to rebrand Oklahoma City as an ideal location for business live. The Chamber capitalized on these improvements by and industry investment. A readership survey conducted focusing on changing the perception of Oklahoma City by the Wall Street Journal rated that advertising in each of the installments of the Forward Oklahoma campaign as No. 1 in recognition. City program.

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14 The Chamber also developed a video that targeted channel and an online digital magazine. In a follow- management-level professionals being recruited to up image perception survey, 88 percent of respondents relocate in Oklahoma City and a 432-page, four- that had viewed elements of the campaign wanted color book that showcased Oklahoma City’s business to learn more about Oklahoma City, and 31 percent community and its high quality of life. The book was of respondents who had seen the campaign ranked distributed to economic development prospects. Oklahoma City higher than before seeing the campaign. While the Chamber was addressing Oklahoma City’s As part of Forward Oklahoma City, the Chamber also image perception on a national level, it also promoted aggressively pursues national media opportunities. In Oklahoma City’s image development to residents of the 2014, its media relations efforts resulted in more than community. The Chamber launched a “Capital of the 350 national media stories. New Century” campaign in 2001, celebrating Oklahoma City’s contributions to western heritage, technological What is Forward OKC? advancement, medical research, multicultural developments and music. The New Century Trolley Tour Forward Oklahoma City was established to create promoted Oklahoma City’s renaissance as part of this quality jobs, increase capital investment, retain campaign. existing business and improve per capita income. Through five-year cycles, these initiatives have The Chamber has used Forward Oklahoma City funds laid the groundwork for a dynamic economic to act as Oklahoma City’s primary storyteller, sharing effort that has produced results that far exceed the community’s successes in order to help business expectations. Since 1995, Forward Oklahoma City decision makers understand the many benefits of living has worked with companies to bring more than and working in Greater Oklahoma City. In 2011, the 100,000 new jobs to the region. Chamber launched a west-coast marketing campaign that included print advertisements, an online video

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Board of Advisors Potomac Strategic Development Co., LLC TotallyTickets.com Bronze Government Relations Entertainment - Event Ticket Sales Fraternal Order of Police Mr. Steve Carey...... (703) 395-1241 Mr. Billy Becher...... 295-2222 (Lodge 123-OKC) 101 Constitution Ave., NW, 9th Floor 200 S Oklahoma Ave., Suite 120 Associations / Membership Organizations Washington, DC 20001-2133 Oklahoma City, OK 73104-2409 Sgt. Mark Nelson...... 236-4631 www.potomacstrategic.com www.totallytickets.com 1624 S Agnew Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108-2434 www.fop123okc.com Redbud Mortgage Group Tri-State Construction Services, LLC Mortgages Construction Companies Mr. Trey Bowden...... 990-4042 Mr. Gary E. Allison...... 463-7700 Huddleston Investments, Inc. 3160 W Britton Road, Suite D 7608 N Harvey Ave. Government Relations Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Oklahoma City, OK 73116-7715 Mr. Gary Huddleston...... 833-1081 www.redbudmortgage.com www.tsig.com 11321 S Santa Fe Ave. Edmond, OK 73025-1366 Rose Creek Living Tri-State Fire and Security, LLC Publishers Fire Protection Equipment / Supplies / Monitoring Integrated Business Technologies Ms. Tamra Lindsey...... 550-3382 Mr. Gary E. Allison...... 463-7700 Information Technology 18324 Salvador Road 7608 N Harvey Ave. Mr. Bret Grady...... (918) 770-8738 Edmond, OK 73012 Oklahoma City, OK 73116-7715 1914 W Reno St., Suite A www.tsig.com Broken Arrow, OK 74012-1473 www.ibtsupport.com Rupture Pin Technology, Inc. Manufacturers Tri-State Power Construction, LLC Mr. Anthony Taylor...... 789-1884 Construction Companies Board of Advisors 8230 SW 8th St. Mr. Gary E. Allison...... 463-7700 Bronze Oklahoma City, OK 73128 7608 N Harvey Ave. Jetta Corporation www.rupturepin.com Oklahoma City, OK 73116-7715 Manufacturers www.tsig.com Ms. Sarah Fields...... 340-6661 425 Centennial Blvd. Scott Manufacturing, Inc. Edmond, OK 73013-3732 Manufacturers WoodSpring Suites www.jettacorp.com Mr. Thomas Miller...... 949-2728 Hotels & Motels 900 E Grand Blvd. Mr. Jeff Huggins...... 945-2255 Oklahoma City, OK 73129 4300 W I-40 Service Rd. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma www.scott-mfg.com Oklahoma City, OK 73108 Nonprofit / Service Agencies www.woodspring.com Mrs. Kendra Loper...... 286-4000 5201 N Shartel Ave. Board of Advisors Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Star Building Systems Bronze Wynter Hair Salon OKC www.oklahoma.wish.org Manufacturers - Metal Buildings Mr. David Alexander...... (800) 879-7827 Beauty Salons / Barber Shops / Spas 8600 S I-35 Service Road Ms. Karen Corey...... 650-8574 Oklahoma Sports & Orthopedics Institute (OSOI) Oklahoma City, OK 73149-3100 42 E 15th St. www.starbuildings.com Edmond, OK 73013-4301 Physicians & Surgeons www.wynterstudiosalonokc.com Ms. Tish Marshall...... 478-7111 13401 N Western Ave., Suite 301 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 The Street Agency www.osoi.com Marketing & Sales Mr. Kevin Duane...... 620-1440 4301 Butler Place Olson, Neaves Company PC Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Accountants and Accounting Services www.thestreetagency.com Mr. Forrest W. Olson...... 842-4418 1900 Northwest Expressway, Suite 600 Oklahoma City, OK 73118-1804 TAP Advisors, LLC Drug & Alcohol Testing Mr. David Reddick...... 606-2700 PlanSource Benefit Administration 2301 W I-44 Service Road Employee Benefits Specialists Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Ms. Laura Smith...... (727) 744-4891 101 S Garland Ave., Suite 203 Orlando, FL 32801-3277 Thunder Team Realty www.plansource.com Real Estate Ms. Ieasha Howell Larkpor..... 525-5055 1701 N Broadway Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73103 www.thunderteamrealty.com August 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 GRAND OPENINGS subscribe to the Grand Openings calendar, visit www.okcchamber.com/grandopenings.

TopGolf First Liberty Bank Brookdale Quail Creek ABF Logistics, an ArcBest Company 13313 Pawnee Drive 9601 N May Ave. 12928 N May Ave. 1330 W Memorial Road, Suite 106 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Oklahoma City, OK 73114

Brookdale at the Village Brookdale Oklahoma City North J. Bruner’s at the Haunted House Alaska Airlines 2333 Manchester Drive 12401 Dorset Drive 7101 N Miramar Will Rogers World Airport Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Oklahoma City, OK

Urban Farmhouse Designs Brookdale Northwest 122nd St. Brookdale Oklahoma City South 400 S Western Ave. 2435 NW 122nd St. 2500 SW 89th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73109 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Oklahoma City, OK 73159 August 2015 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The POINT!

18 ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Oklahoma County Migration Flows Oklahoma County Migration 2005-2010 Top In-Migration to Oklahoma County by 34,200 State of Origin 2010

1. Texas 2,944 2. California 1,116 3. Florida 668 4. Kansas 540 5. Arizona 505 17,100 6. Colorado 430

7. Missouri 405 Inbound Southern and southwestern Migration 8. Nevada 319 states dominate migration Outbound Migration 9. Georgia 305 patterns to Oklahoma County in addition to movers from 10. Arkansas 291 within the state. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Source: Internal Revenue Service SOI Tax Stats 2010 and Forbes 2015 We Turned An investment in up Human Capital • Volume Orders Your organization’s employees are THE among its greatest assets. Putting the • Custom Design olume OU Medicine YourHealth program to • Wide Selection work for you can help promote better V • State Use Picture health and increase retention of these Frame Supplier valued employees. Find out how the YourHealth program Professional framing can help your organization decrease healthcare costs, reduce gallery that trains and absenteeism, increase productivity and decrease sick leave through employs people with the following programs: disabilities. • Physician-guided health screening • Health risk appraisal • Health audit • Wellness navigator • Executive physicals Framing for a Cause! • On-site health clinic • Wellness portal

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