October 2013 www.okcchamber.com Two Decades of Investing in OKC Oklahoma City is doing a number of things right in convention in Oklahoma City, former Mayor Ron the eyes of other cities, but the one topic that comes Norick recalled the early days of his time in office and up again and again is the City’s and its citizens’ how the City’s lack of self-investment was putting the consistent decision to invest in itself. Since 1993, the city on a dire path. City of Oklahoma City has invested more than $2 “We had not passed a bond issue in Oklahoma City billion in special projects, roads, public safety and since 1976 and by then it was about 1989. If you more, with another nearly $1 billion already planned go 13 years in your city and don’t pass a bond issue, to take shape over the next 10 years. you’ve got a problem,” said Norick. “Your streets This level of self-investment was not always the are decaying. Your parks are decaying. Everything is natural course of action in Oklahoma City. Recently decaying.” when speaking to a group during the American It was under the leadership of Mayor Norick that Chamber of Commerce Executives’ (ACCE) annual Continued on page 10 OKC’s Fastest Growing Companies Honored Recently, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber celebrated the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies at the 17th annual Metro 50 Awards. Earning the distinction of Greater Oklahoma City’s fastest-growing company was Tri-State Industrial Group. Established after the oil boom collapse of the 1980s, the company has grown from two people, a toolbox and a list of contacts to one of Oklahoma’s fastest-growing companies. The company provides electrical expertise and infrastructure services. The company grew from 50 employees in 2010 to more than 300 today. During 2012, Tri-State Industrial Group saw a 423 percent of Tri-State Industrial Group, represented by Gary Allison, CEO, revenue growth increase. was honored as the fastest growing company by Mayor Mick Cornett and Rhonda Hooper, Jordan Advertising, along with Metro 50 committee members. Continued on page 7

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215 OK Chamber_PR.indd 1 7/24/09 3:09:53 PM 2013 OFFICERS PEte Delaney OGE Energy Corp. Leadership Notes 2013 Chairman Carl Edwards A Time for Tough Decisions Price Edwards & Company Immediate Past Chairman Since the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, the David A. Jackson business community, particularly small businesses, JPMorganChase Bank, N.A. Treasurer have been waiting to see how it would impact their BRUCE LAWRENCE employees and their bottom lines. That time has come INTEGRIS Health Corporate Secretary for thousands of Greater Oklahoma City businesses to CLAYTON I. BENNETT make critical financial decisions for how they will move Dorchester Capital Vice Chair, Strategic Planning forward under the new rules and regulations. BRYAN GONTERMAN AT&T Oklahoma In 2001, the Chamber got into the business of health Vice Chair, Membership insurance with our Chamber Choice program. Health Roy H. Williams, CCE RHONDA HOOPER President & CEO Jordan Advertising insurance is not usual chamber business, but when we Vice Chair, Economic Development saw small businesses across our region struggling to provide access to healthcare to PERCY KIRK Cox Communications Oklahoma their employees, we knew we had to do something to help. Over the past decade, Vice Chair, Marketing & Communications Chamber Choice has made it possible for hundreds of small businesses to offer BRADLEY W. KRIEGER Arvest Bank reasonably priced health insurance to their employees. But times are changing. Vice Chair, Military/Aerospace

TOM J. McDANIEL With the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, Chamber Choice and other similar American Fidelity Foundation health insurance options are becoming a thing of the past, and businesses throughout Vice Chair, MAPS Development J. LARRY NICHOLS Greater Oklahoma City are faced with costly decisions that will affect their employees Devon Energy Corporation and their bottom lines. We are actively working to bring information to our members Vice Chair, Strategic Planning DAVID RAINBOLT to help them make informed decisions. Since chambers throughout the U.S. are BancFirst facing similar challenges, we will be able to combine our efforts to provide some Vice Chair, Government Relations John richels essential information to help you better understand the new policies and regulations. Devon Energy Corporation We know that these decisions are weighty and I hope that if you ever have any Vice Chair, Forward Oklahoma City Teresa Rose questions, you will reach out to us. It is certainly a complex issue and we may not be Chesapeake Energy Corporation Vice Chair, Education/Workforce experts, but we will do everything we can to ensure that you get the best and most Development up-to-date information so that you can make the choices that are right for your Natalie Shirley Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City business and your employees. Vice Chair, Convention & Visitors Bureau

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4 Greater Oklahoma City Seeing Growth Greater Oklahoma City’s economic strength and low and McClain counties (with each seeing at least a 1 percent cost of living are key factors in the region’s increased increase). The region’s overall population increase was 1.3 population growth. Both Forbes and Yahoo! Finance percent, which was nearly double the national rate. have included Oklahoma City on lists of some of the The cities seeing the fastest population growth were nation’s fastest growing metros, but the increase in Newcastle (5.7 percent), Piedmont (5.2 percent), Harrah population extends beyond the city’s borders. (3.9 percent), Mustang (3.0 percent) and Yukon (2.7 Greater Oklahoma City, which includes Canadian, percent). Oklahoma City saw a 1.2 percent increase. Cleveland, Grady, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Oklahoma, Payne and Pottawatomie counties, includes Cities within the Greater Oklahoma four of the 10 fastest growing counties in the state of City Partnership Oklahoma, as well as two of the top 100 fastest growing 2012 2011-2012 % counties in the U.S. City Population Change Change “Our region has experienced great stability, even Newcastle 8,292 445 5.7% during the latest national recession,” said Eric Long, Piedmont 6,227 306 5.2% Research Economist, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. Harrah 5,398 205 3.9% “A low unemployment rate, low cost of doing business, Mustang 18,543 541 3.0% low cost of living and increased job opportunities has Yukon 24,128 637 2.7% made Greater Oklahoma City the perfect place to land for recent college graduates and experienced workers.” Moore 57,810 1,495 2.7% Guthrie 10,623 278 2.7% The counties with the greatest population increase from Goldsby 1,891 50 2.7% 2011-2012 were Logan, Canadian, Cleveland, Oklahoma Choctaw 11,626 262 2.3% Edmond 84,885 1,922 2.3% Tuttle 6,218 131 2.2% 0.5% Norman 115,562 2,289 2.0% -1.4% 2.7% Blanchard 7,935 135 1.7% El Reno 17,510 242 1.4% Shawnee 30,649 437 1.4% 0.1% Midwest City 56,080 653 1.2% Oklahoma City 599,199 7,232 1.2% 2.6% 1.3% Stillwater 46,560 512 1.1% Prague 2,394 16 0.7% 0.7% Noble 6,653 29 0.4% 1.7% Stroud 2,689 9 0.3% 0.2% Del City 21,813 67 0.3% Chandler 3,095 5 0.2% Bethany 19,418 12 0.1% 1.1% Spencer 3,985 -1 0.0% Chickasha 16,162 -48 -0.3% Cushing 7,853 -37 -0.5% Kingfisher 4,643 -44 -0.9%

Source: US Census Bureau, 2011-2012 Population Estimates Purcell 5,952 -54 -0.9% October 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point! 5 Upcoming Events

2013 Annual Meeting SAVE December 12 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cox Convention Center THE DATE Hear About the State of Our Economy While Oklahoma’s economy is seeing growth, the national economy is still trying to recover from the recession. At the third annual State of the Economy luncheon on Friday, Nov. 22 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., attendees will hear from expert economists about trends in the local and national economy. Keynote speaker for this year’s event is best-selling author Todd Bucholz, the CEO and co-founder of Sproglit, LLC and a managing director of the $15-billion Tiger hedge fund. Tickets for this event are $50 for members and $75 Join other members of the business community to hear for non-members. from expert economists about trends affecting the local Special thanks to Signature Sponsor, Arvest Bank, and national economy. and Host Sponsor, First Fidelity Bank.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS October 11 October 29 November 20 State of the Aerospace Defense Industry SchmoozaPalooza Trade Show MegaLunch Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Time: 4 - 7 p.m. Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Sheraton Midwest City Hotel Location: State Fair Park, Travel & Location: The Greens Country Club, at The Reed Conference Center, Transportation Building, 3200 Stagecoach 13100 Green Valley Dr. 5750 Will Rogers Rd., Midwest City November 12 November 22 October 22 Member Orientation State of the Economy Sunset Reception Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m. Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Time: 4 - 6 p.m. Location: Chamber offices, 123 Park Ave. Location: National Cowboy & Western Location: Plenty Mercantile, Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St. November 19 807 N. Broadway Ave. Sunset Reception Time: 4 - 6 p.m. Location: Rank Monsters, Register securely online for October 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point! 700 1/2 Sheridan Ave. all Chamber events at 6 www.okcchamber.com/events. OKC’s Fastest Growing Companies Honored (continued from page 1) “Being headquartered in a business-friendly city and storage, management and transfer services. In the last year, state really creates a lot of opportunity for us to keep the company’s revenue has grown by nearly 250 percent. our expenses manageable and invest in our growth,” said This year was the first time the Gary E. Allison, CEO. “Another contributor to Tri-State’s Metro 50 Sustainers were honored. success is the conservative management of our finances This special category was created to and finally our highly skilled personnel that are aligned recognize companies that have been with our company’s core values.” on the list seven or more times in the This year’s second place winner, Saratoga Roofing & last 10 years. This year’s Metro 50 Construction, provides commercial roofing nationwide. Sustainers included: The company moved its home office to Oklahoma City • Chaparral Energy • Love’s Travel Stops & just three and a half years ago and since then has become Country Stores • Enviro Clean Products & one of the top commercial roofing in North America. In Services • Paycom 2012, Saratoga Roofing saw an increased revenue growth of 335 percent. Since 2012, the company has grown from • H&H Shooting Sports • Saxum Complex two employees to nearly 200. • Weather Decision Rounding out the top three Metro 50 companies this • Kimray Inc. Technologies Inc. year was Crescent Services LLC. An independent oil- • Long Wave Inc. service company, Crescent Services provides personnel to oil and gas companies nationwide, along with water To see a complete list of the 2013 Metro 50 winners, visit www.okcchamber.com/metro50.

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H. Total 8,150 8,300 October 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point! I. Percent Paid 96% 96% Signature Sponsor, Cox Business, and Host Sponsor, The Skirvin Hilton. 7 Regional Malls, Retail Market Thriving Oklahoma City’s retail market continues to thrive with “Over the past year, retail growth has been strong, seeing collections for the general fund sales tax totaling $18 an increase each month of the year before,” said Jessica million in September. While the collection was down Herrera, manager, retail development and recruitment. 1.9 percent compared to last year, it was the second “Our region’s income growth, coupled with job growth and largest sales tax check ever received. Retail sales were up a low cost of living is moving Oklahoma City up the list of 3.3 percent over 2012, and was the only major sales tax potential locations for retailers looking to expand.” category to see improvement over last year. Retail sales Each of the city’s four major shopping malls is seeing tax collection is up 4.6 percent year-to-date over 2012. significant growth and investment. The following is an overview of developments happening at each. Penn Square Mall Opened more than 50 years ago, Penn Square Mall is home to more than 140 shops and is centrally located at the intersection of Interstate 44 and Northwest Expressway. The mall is currently undergoing a $5-million face lift which includes a redesign of the mall entrances, upgrades to the food court and bathroom renovations. The renovations are the mall’s first since 2000 and come alongside several new store announcements. Recent additions to Penn Square include L’Occitane, Michael Kors, See’s Candy, Forever OKC Chamber Newsletter ad:Layout 1 10/20/12 5:35 PM Page21 1and The Walking Company. Stores scheduled to open

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8 work to turn the space into a regional hub of Hispanic culture. The plans are modeled after other successful ventures across the country, including La Gran Plaza in Fort Worth, and include space for a full-line grocery store, nightclub and a 3,500-seat rodeo arena. New tenants are already beginning to fill up some of the mall’s vacant space. Quail Springs Mall Quail Springs Mall sits in one of Oklahoma City’s most coveted retail corridors, providing increased opportunity for recruiting new stores. The space formerly occupied by Sears at Quail Springs will be filled with Von Maur department store by fall 2014, which is one of the few new anchor this year include Microsoft, The Art of Shaving and a stores being developed in a regional mall, as well as first in newly expanded super Gap. Construction is scheduled to the state. With the addition of Von Maur, Quail Springs is be completed this fall. The mall’s success has also led to expecting additional new-to-market tenants. other new-to-market retailers locating nearby, including The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City Nordstrom Rack which had a successful opening last month. The success of The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City is Plaza Mayor at the Crossroads impossible to deny. The Shoppes opened fully occupied While plans for Plaza Mayor were announced just months in 2011 and is already in Phase 3 of its expansion which ago, the mall is already seeing a resurgence. Interior and adds 31,000 square feet to the already 348,000-square-foot exterior renovations are expected to be completed in the complex. The first expansion broke ground just 10 months next 24 months. The former Crossroads Mall was bordering after the Shoppes’ original opening. on empty before The Legaspi Co. acquired it and started October 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!

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the citizens of Oklahoma City began to take steps Quality of Life Investments in OKC forward in improving the city both through the N. 192ND passage of the original Metropolitan Area Projects N. 178TH

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including a new grand entrance. System location in more than 30 years. 11 Forum Opens Doors for Business Innovation Creative Oklahoma will host the 2013 State of Creativity Ambassadors Gala dinner on Nov. 18 in the Meinders Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Civic Center Music Hall of Mirrors. Attendees may also attend a special Hall from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This forum is one of the dinner, “A Tale of Two Towers,” on Nov. 19 at Vast. largest creativity and innovation conference events in the Eric Lloyd Wright, grandson of Frank Lloyd Wright, U.S. and features some of the world’s most important will discuss his grandfather’s influence in the field of creative minds, providing a platform for networking and architecture. Attendees will also hear a brief presentation idea generation with entrepreneurial thought leaders. from Price Tower and Devon Tower on the creative design “The forum continues to attract world-class speakers, of Oklahoma’s two premier towers. Tickets are $90 per giving us an opportunity to bring new ideas and person and are available through Creative Oklahoma. cutting-edge strategies to Oklahoma businesses,” said Professional development offerings are provided on Nov. Susan McCalmont, president, Creative Oklahoma. 18 and 20 through Creative Oklahoma’s School. The Nov. “This year’s theme, ‘Building Bridges,’ encourages us to 18 sessions at the Civic Center will focus on “Mobilizing come together as a community to build idea-generative Creative Communities,” featuring Oklahoma-based environments that lead to a more innovative economy faculty teaching foundational elements of creativity and and a better quality of life.” innovation, as well as out-of-state presenters. Post-forum Speakers at the forum include: Nancy Kanter, Disney sessions will be held at the Meinders School of Business on Junior Worldwide; Brad Moore, Hallmark Hall of Fame the Oklahoma City University campus. Productions; Peter Sims, entrepreneur and author; Bobby Registration for the forum is $249. Students and and Charles Nelson II, Sprinkles Cupcakes; and others. educator registration is $125. To register and view a video www.stateofcreativity.com Creative Oklahoma will also host the Creativity about this year’s forum, visit . During a stroke, time loss is brain loss.

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Tuesday, October 29 • 4-7 pm Sample specialties from State Fair Park • Travel & Transportation Building a dozen restaurants

It’s time to eat, drink and be scary with Greater Oklahoma City’s favorite networking event – SchmoozaPalooza Trade Show, Tuesday, Oct. 29. For Cake walk the second time this year, local business leaders will converge at the Travel & Transportation Building at State Fair Park for this ghoulish gathering. Costumes welcome! SchmoozaPalooza is a bi-annual trade show that combines nearly 1,000 attendees with more than 100 exhibitor booths – not to mention, live music Text “BOO” to 71441 to by Dante Schmitz Duo, interactive entertainment, samples from more than a win special prizes in the dozen restaurants, prizes and more. Schmooza VIP Club. Tickets to the event are available for purchase through the Chamber’s website at www.okcchamber.com/schmooza. Individual tickets are $10 Start Schmoozing Today! each and include one drink ticket. There are a limited number of exhibitor #schmoozapalooza booths available. If you are interested in exhibitor space, contact Jennifer Seaton at [email protected]. Special thanks to Host Sponsor facebook.com/okcchamber Oklahoma State Fair, Inc.

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provided registration/servicing to 230 66% groups/reunions, equine events, conventions and sports activities increase in total internet site visits compared to previous year DEFINITE ROOM NIGHTS

365,244 October 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point! produced in convention, sports, group tours and equine markets 15 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Alvine Engineering Dent Source, LLC Indian Head Pictures Engineering Services Automobile Repairing & Service Video Production Mr. Ed Kongs, PE...... 936-3480 Mr. Darian Faulkner...... 631-3368 Mr. Patrick Kirk...... 535-0521 13431 Broadway Extension, Suite 101 6620 S. I-35 Service Road 3600 NW 72nd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 Oklahoma City, OK 73149 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 www.alvine.com www.okcautohailrepair.com www.indianheadpictures.com Lucky Ace Solutions BLU Coffee Lead Investor Bronze Fundraising Investments Ms. Denise Mills...... 471-3605 Energy Fluids, Inc. Ms. Jane H. Collins...... 314-3111 123 NE 2nd St., Suite 309 Oil & Gas Services 15220 Grand Parke Drive P.O. Box 1141 Mr. Eddie McCann...... 720-2207 Edmond, OK 73013 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 4045 NW 64th St., Suite 190 Maggie Clayton, Health & Wellness www.blucoffee.com Oklahoma City, OK 73116-1693 Health & Nutrition Consultants www.energyfluids.com Brightbit Ms. Maggie Clayton...... 833-4820 Internet - Web Hosting & Web Design Fifteen Five Gutter Solutions LLC 812 NW 39th St. Mr. Jeff Lowe...... 595-0011 Gutters & Downspouts Oklahoma City, OK 73118-7120 726 W. Sheridan Ave., Suite 130 Ms. Crystal Taylor...... 219-6741 www.90dayswithmaggie.com Oklahoma City, OK 73102 2639 N. Eagle Lane Premier Behavioral Health & www.brightbit.com Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Therapeutic Services Fitzgerald Chante, LLC Counseling Services Lead Investor Bronze Beauty Salons / Barber Shops / Spas Ms. Qwannah Tarleton...... 365-4275 Buy For Less Mr. Phillip F. Jordan...... 397-0769 3700 N. Classen Blvd., Suite C35 Grocers - Retail 215 NW 10th St., Suite 302 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Ms. Denise Hawkins...... 302-6273 Oklahoma City, OK 73103 www.premierbhts.com 2740 Featherstone Road Premier Diesel, LLC Oklahoma City, OK 73120-2122 Lead Investor Bronze Automobile Repairing & Service www.buyforlessok.com Flint Energy Mr. Benjamin Bowman...... 413-2225 Carland Properties, LLC Oil & Gas Services 301 W. Waterloo Road, Building G Property Management Mr. Junior Thacker...... (903) 390-9370 Edmond, OK 73025 Ms. Carie Kelly...... 463-1615 522 S. Peach St., Building A 11032 Quail Creek Road, Suite 108 Orlando, OK 73073-2024 Lead Investor Bronze Oklahoma City, OK 73120 www.flintenergy.com Print Finishing Systems, Inc. The Great Banking Hall at Printing Supplies Board of Advisors First National Center Mr. Chris Johnstonbaugh...... 232-1750 Bronze Catholic Charities Meeting / Banquet Facilities 2015 S. Nicklas Ave. Archdiocese of OKC Ms. Jamie McCammon...... 235-2500 Oklahoma City, OK 73128 Social Service Organizations 120 N. Robinson Ave., Suite 300W www.pfsok.com Mr. Patrick J. Raglow...... 523-3000 Oklahoma City, OK 73102-7482 1501 N. Classen Blvd. www.greatbankinghall.com ResourceMFG Oklahoma City, OK 73106-6699 Employment Agencies Havrilla & Goranson, PC www.catholiccharitiesok.org Ms. Vicki Owens...... 842-0999 Accountants and Accounting Services 4334 N.W. Expressway, Suite 187 Central Baptist Church Mr. Richard A. Goranson...... 843-1011 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Churches 4832 Richmond Square www.resourcemfg.com Pastor Rodrick Hawkins, Sr... 427-6913 Oklahoma City, OK 73118-2059 1600 NE 30th St. Independent Medical Examinations, LLC Lead Investor Bronze Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Medical Clinics Restaurant Depot Chickasaw Retreat & Convention Center Ms. JoAnne Thacker...... 755-9702 Restaurant Equipment & Supplies Meeting / Banquet Facilities 36 W. Memorial Road, Suite B9 Mr. Christopher Storms...... 521-9100 Ms. Cassie Batson...... (580) 993-2327 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 300 NE 36th St. 4205 Goddard Youth Camp Road Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Sulphur, OK 73086

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16 Recognizing members who take a special leadership role in financing the Chamber’s operations at significantly higher levels. Each Lead Investor is highlighted with a BLUE BOX and identified as a Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze Lead Investor. Board of Advisor members are identified as well.

Richards Building Supply Story of Hope: A Feed the Children VentureSpur Building Materials Experience Business Incubator Mr. Leon Pickard...... 602-3067 Nonprofit / Service Agencies Mr. Kraettli L. Epperson...... 367-0897 807 S. Agnew Ave. Manager...... (800) 627-4556 700 1/2 W. Sheridan Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 4529 Enterprise Place Oklahoma City, OK 73102 www.richards-supply.com Oklahoma City, OK 73128 www.venturespur.com www.storyofhope.com SBC Independent Real Estate Group Sheli's Catering Caterers Real Estate Board of Advisors Ms. Sharon Sharp Blount...... 285-7161 Bronze Ms. Sheli A. Adler...... 843-6530 3417 Fox Hill Terrace TRS Solutions, LLC 720 W. Wilshire Blvd., Suite 120 Edmond, OK 73034 Employment Agencies - Temporary Oklahoma City, OK 73116-7737 www.sharonsharpblount.com Mr. Reggie Weatherly...(918) 293-9604 www.whatscookingok.com 1307 S. Lewis Ave. Wingo-Locklear Publishing Standard Insurance Company Tulsa, OK 74104-4215 Publishers - Newspaper Insurance www.trsusa.net Mr. Mitch McCauley.....(972) 943-2902 Ms. Jan Locklear...... 410-1699 2745 Dallas Parkway, Suite 400 Uncle Sam's Kids Korner, Inc. 213 SW 25th St., Suite A Plano, TX 75093-8737 Child Care Services Oklahoma City, OK 73109-5900 www.standard.com Ms. Debbie McGinnis...... 942-1250 www.skyline-news.com 3632 NW 51st St. Oklahoma City, OK 73112

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Give the gift of Prairie Spice from Dale Rogers Training Center and help We realize you work hard for your money. That’s why we make sure the Oklahomans with disabilities be productive. money you donate works just as hard. We support 60 central Oklahoma partner agencies who are committed to make the big changes in our Blazing Trails, Promoting Abilities Since 1953 community that we all want to see. Because at United Way of Central Oklahoma, you can do more than just give to a good cause. You can Call 405.813.9998 or visit us online at actually cause something good to happen. www.DRTC.oRg 2501 North Utah Ave. • Oklahoma City, OK 73107 unitedwayokc.org October 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!

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18 405-945-8100 www.prosperitybankusa.com Congratulations to the following Chamber members on their recent Grand Openings! All Chamber members are welcome to attend Grand Openings. 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.

Urgent Care Travel My Dentist Dale Rogers Training Center Vertebrae 406 S. Morgan Road 4420 W. I-40 Service Road Papa Murphy’s 309 S. Bryant Ave., Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73128 Oklahoma City, OK 73108 2220 NW 23rd St. Edmond, OK 73034 Oklahoma City, OK 73107

Lapels Dry Cleaning The Drum Room Panda Express BIS 13801 N. Bryant Ave. 4309 N. Western Ave. 116 E. I-240 Service Rd. 13900 N. Harvey Ave. Edmond, OK 73013 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Oklahoma City, OK 73149 Edmond, OK 73013

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Altus Norman 580.477.3305 405.321.5969 Duncan OKC Midtown 580.252.9159 405.553.1501 Edmond OKC South Voted 405.285.8845 405.616.0113 Guthrie Purcell Best 405.293.6138 405.527.3524 Hefner Pointe Shawnee Physical 405.749.6720 405.214.9808 Midwest City Yukon Therapy 405.610.2488 405.354.6698 Mustang 405.376.3535

Valir Physical Therapy is a division of Valir Health. Other services offered: Inpatient Rehabilitation, Hospice, Workforce Wellness and Consulting & Billing. Call 405.609.3600 or visit our website at www.valir.com. October 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!

19 PRINT AD Periodicals PAID Oklahoma City, OK 731 look inside! 5 Regional Population Increases 6 Upcoming Chamber Events 8 Malls, Retail Market Thriving 10 Mapping Two Decades of Investment 13 SchmoozaPalooza: Oct. 29 18 Grand Openings

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Leading a Responsible Energy Future™

At Chesapeake, we strive for continuous improvement in everything we do. We’re finding energy and producing it smarter and more efficiently while reducing our environmental footprint. Beyond the work we do to provide the oil and natural gas America needs to grow and succeed, we’re dedicated to giving back to Oklahoma communities. This is our commitment to leading a responsible energy future. October 2013 Greater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!

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