May 2011 www.okcchamber.com Market Your Company Through the Chamber The Chamber’s annual Total Resource Development Campaign (TRDC) kicks off this month. Now is the time to take advantage of your membership to achieve your marketing objectives. With more than 5,000 members, the Chamber provides a unique, business-minded audience for your company to reach through events and publications. Our outreach to new residents and visitors provide other avenues to put your company in front of customers. Campaign volunteers will contact Chamber members from now until the end of July to discuss marketing and advertising options. To discover how the Chamber can help you market your business, check out pages 10-11 and visit www.okcchamber.com/ TRDC. There you’ll find a list of volunteers ready to answer your questions, along with more information on the products available. PROMOTing OKC TO our FUTURE WORKFORCE A key component of Greater Oklahoma City’s future is a strong and well-educated workforce. The Chamber’s Greater Grads program works to foster the growth of our city’s future workforce by advocating for a stronger education system and encouraging talented college graduates to remain in Oklahoma. Next month, the Chamber will kick off InternOKC, an intern leadership program. InternOKC is a series of luncheons highlighting the benefits of living and working in greater Oklahoma City, while fostering peer networking and providing resources to help students transition from college to career. The luncheons cover a variety of topics, with each designed to encourage participants to begin their careers in Oklahoma City. • Behind the Political Scene • Pursuing Your Passion Continued on Page 13 • Industries & Entrepreneurship • Cost of Living 215 OK Chamber_PR.indd 1 7/24/09 3:09:53 PM LEADERSHIP NOTES 2011 OFFICERS cARL eDWARDS Price Edwards & Company With High Quality of Life, Opportunities Abound 2011 Chairman dAVID THOMPSON Oklahoma City is full of surprises – and we consistently impress OPUBCO Communications Group those new to our community. This month, the Chamber added Immediate Past Chairman BRUCE LAWRENCE another element to our efforts of promoting Oklahoma City INTEGRIS Health Treasurer / Corporate Secretary to our new residents. The Better Life: Giving you the 411 on CLAYton I. BENNETT the 405, a new blog and e-mail program, will help new residents Dorchester Capital Vice Chair, Strategic Planning discover what our city has to offer. Martha burger Chesapeake Energy Corporation The Chamber works tirelessly, along with many partners, to Vice Chair, Education and Workforce Development recruit new businesses to our city and help existing businesses peter B. delaney OGE Energy Corp. expand. With that comes new jobs, and with those new jobs come Roy H. Williams Vice Chair, Economic Development new residents – and the responsibility of helping those individuals President & CEO Mark Funke Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. feel at home in Oklahoma City. Vice Chair, Community Redevelopment bryan gonterman From fitness and volunteering to festivals and retail, we will cover a wide range of events and AT&T Oklahoma activities in the region – helping our new citizens get a leg-up on their new lives here in Oklahoma City. Vice Chair, Membership RHONDA HOOPER Each week, we will publish two posts, one covering a new topic, such as farmers’ markets in the area Jordan Associates Vice Chair, Convention and Visitors Bureau or an upcoming festival, and one featuring a list of upcoming events in the area. Readers will be able Percy Kirk to comment on each post to share their experiences and get better connected. They can also connect Cox Communications Oklahoma Vice Chair, Marketing & Communications with the Chamber and other readers through social media outlets. bradley w. krieger Arvest Bank This new program will work in concert with a variety of existing Chamber programs and events to Vice Chair, Government Relations tom j. mcdaniel help new residents get more involved and become better acquainted with the city we call home. Our Oklahoma City University city has come a long way, and it’s important that we take a chance to appreciate the incredible quality Vice Chair, MAPS Development j. larry nichols of life opportunities available to all of us. As our city continues to grow and change, you can be sure Devon Energy Corporation the Chamber will continue its work to promote Oklahoma City and act as one of its greatest advocates. Vice Chair, Forward Oklahoma City Roy H. Williams Greater Oklahoma City Chamber For more information about this program and for more information about how your company President & CEO can utilize this program for new employees, check out the story on page 5. THE POINT! ISSUE #3435 - May 2011 Editorial staff Sincerely, Cynthia Reid, Jennifer Seaton, Stefanie Appleton, Jill Harrison Designer Elyse Fair
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Once e-mail addresses are received, each individual will receive an introductory e-mail explaining the program and, if they choose to continue their subscription, will receive weekly e-mails featuring a link to the week’s post. “By utilizing our membership of more than 5,000 companies in Greater Oklahoma City, we can reach a wide base of individuals who are looking to discover more about our city,” said Williams. If your company would like more information on the program or sign up new employees, contact Marcus Elwell at [email protected] or 297-8971.
Greater Oklahoma City’s strong economy and vibrant quality of • To subscribe to the blog or check out one of the posts, visit life have led to an influx of new residents to the region, and the www.abetterlifeokc.com/the-better-life. Chamber is doing its best to ensure that they get the full benefits • To stay up-to-date on the latest posts and get engaged with of living and working in Oklahoma City. other followers, check out “The Better Life” on Twitter at In an effort to reach new residents and help them adjust to www.twitter.com/betterlifeOKC and Facebook at life in Oklahoma City, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has www.facebook.com/thebetterlifeOKC. launched a new program – “The Better Life: Giving you the 411 on the 405.” “Each time a company brings new employees to our city, we have a real opportunity to ‘wow’ them,” said Roy H. Williams, president and CEO, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. “And when we ‘wow’ them, we will not only help them gain their footing in their new home, but also gain new and engaged members of the community.” Discovering the Better Life The program includes two components – weekly e-mails and a weekly blog. The blog is available to the public through the Chamber’s website that targets new residents, www.abetterlifeokc.com, and showcases an activity or location in Greater Oklahoma City, as well as a calendar for upcoming events in the area. Readers can get engaged and share their Oklahoma City experiences through a comment feature on the blog. The Chamber is partnering with local businesses to gather e-mail addresses of new residents by accessing employees new to Oklahoma City is full of surprises. We boast friendly people. An award- the region. winning, family-friendly zoo and a fantastic hands-on science museum. Fresh farmers markets and trendy local coffee shops. An exciting, “This program is an excellent tool for companies looking to dynamic arts and music scene. More than 300 days of sunshine per year. A great sense of community. No matter what you’re into, Oklahoma help their new employees get better acquainted with our city,” City offers it. And if you’re looking to discover more about what Oklahoma City has to offer, you’ve come to the right place. said Williams. “Research shows that employees are more likely The Better Life is all about why living in Oklahoma City truly means to be happy and remain in their job if they are also satisfied with a better living and a better life. Whether you’re new to our fine city or their quality of life. We want to ensure that our new residents you’ve been here for years, there’s always something new to discover in Oklahoma City and we’re here to keep you informed. understand the many opportunities available to them and become a part of our community.” May 2011 - G reater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!
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May 10 Sunset Reception: May 17 Member Orientation The Chamber’s Sunset Receptions are a great place to increase your business Time: 8:30 - 10 a.m. contacts while enjoying complimentary food and drinks. Stop by Holiday Inn Location: Chamber offices, 123 Park Ave. Cost: Admission is free. RSVP to Christine North - Quail Springs, 13800 Quail Springs Parkway, for some after- Solieau at [email protected] or 297- hours networking on Tuesday, May 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. Don’t miss the 8949. opportunity to network with local professionals. May 17 Sunset Reception Time: 4 - 6 p.m. DC Visit: June Location: Holiday Inn North - Quail Springs 13800 Quail Springs Parkway 22-23 Cost: Admission is free. RSVP not required. The Chamber will sponsor a June 14 two-day trip to Washington, Member Orientation D.C. on June 22-23. Learn Time: 4:30 - 6 p.m. Location: Chamber offices, 123 Park Ave. about legislation that could Cost: Admission is free. RSVP to Christine impact your business and Soileau at [email protected] or gain insight to Oklahoma’s 297-8949. Congressional delegation and their staff. Our delegation is June 21 Sunset Reception in Washington to be your advocate. This visit is your opportunity to make the Time: 4 - 6 p.m. voice of the business community heard. Location: Bravo Cucina Italiana 13810 N. Pennsylvania Ave. The cost for the visit is $750 per person and includes one night’s lodging at Cost: Admission is free. RSVP not required. The Westin Washington, D.C., City Center, located in the heart of the nation’s capital, and all affiliated events. Attendees will schedule their own air travel to and from Washington, D.C. in order to allow for additional business in the area. For more information or to register, contact Meredith Manley at [email protected] or 297-8964. Special thanks to Signature Event Sponsor AT&T Oklahoma.
Sunset Reception: June 21 Gather your co-workers and head on over to the Sunset Reception at Register securely online for Bravo! Cucina Italiana, 13810 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Tuesday, June 21 from Chamber events at 4 to 6 p.m. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks in this fun, white-tablecloth www.okcchamber.com/events or casual eatery while making new business connections. Admission is free and e-mail [email protected] there is no need to RSVP. with questions.
May 2011 - G reater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point! http://twitter.com/okcchamber 6 http://www.facebook.com/GreaterOKCChamber Pointe Vista Development, LLC was named the fastest growing Greater Oklahoma City company at the 2010 Metro 50 Awards.
CALL FOR ENTRIES The Metro 50 committee is accepting applications for the 16th annual Metro 50, a ranking of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area’s fastest growing local and private businesses. A complete list of 2010 recipients, along with the 2011 application and eligibility criteria, are available at www.okcchamber.com/Metro50. Qualified companies should have been in business for at least three years; be for-profit, privately owned companies; be headquartered and operated in the Greater Oklahoma City MSA; have total operating revenues or sales in 2010 of at least $1 million; and not be a holding company, regulated bank of utility. Metro 50 sponsors include Bank of Oklahoma, Cox Business, Ernst & Young LLP, Express Employment Professionals, Hatzog Conger Cason & Neville, The Journal Record Publishing Company, OGE Energy Corp., and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. Applicants will be ranked based on percentage of revenue growth over the past two years (2008 base year). For more information, contact Darla Cheek at [email protected] or 297-8875 or visit www.okcchamber.com/Metro50.
Greater Oklahoma Boeing Breaks Ground on City Chamber New OKC Facility Hosts Aerospace Familiarization Tour The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, in partnership with the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, hosted 12 aerospace reporters from around the world for two days as part of an aerospace familiarization tour. The writers, who came from publications such as Aviation Week’s Overhaul & Maintenance and Air & Cosmos magazine, spent one day in Tulsa and one day in Oklahoma City familiarizing themselves with the plethora of On April 26, Boeing broke ground on a new six- aerospace activity that happens in our city and state. While story, 320,000-square-foot facility in Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, the writers visited Tinker, Boeing and FAA City. This building will be home to the Boeing Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, and finished the day with a reception where they mingled with representatives B-1 bomber program and C-130 Avionics from Oklahoma City’s aerospace companies. The reporters Modernization Program. will be writing about Oklahoma over the next few months. May 2011 - G reater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!
7 Exhibition Making World Premiere at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art In this year marking the 400th anniversary of the King James and the Green family’s interest in the Bible’s impact on history, translation of the Bible, Passages, a worldwide traveling exhibition, culture and individual lives. will make its world premiere at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art The 14,000-square-foot, interactive, non-sectarian, on May 16. The exhibit takes visitors behind the scenes of the worldwide traveling exhibition will enable visitors to see, most-banned, most-debated, most-translated, and best-selling touch, feel and experience the dramatic and surprising story book of all time. of thousands of years of the Bible’s history. Included in the “The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is a fabulous facility for the exhibition is one of the earliest pieces of Genesis, along with the debut of this prestigious and important exhibit. We look forward to Codex Climaci Rescriptus, one of the earliest-surviving, near- welcoming visitors from around the country to see these important historic manuscripts and artifacts, and to learn about the history of the King James Bible,” said Mike Carrier, president, Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau. Passages marks the debut of The Green Collection, one of the world’s newest and largest private collections of rare and biblical texts and artifacts. The collection is named for the Green family, founders and leaders of Hobby Lobby, the world’s largest privately- owned arts and crafts retailer. The collection was assembled beginning in November 2009, due to the vision of the collection’s director, ancient/medieval manuscript specialist Dr. Scott Carroll,
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8 complete Bibles, and the most extensive Collection, but also with visiting exhibits early biblical texts in Jesus’ household around the Bible. The permanent home language of Palestinian Aramaic. will also house a research arm—the “The opportunity to present such a Green Scholars Initiative—which brings vast and important collection of biblical together the world’s best and brightest artifacts is exceptional,” said Glen minds to pioneer groundbreaking biblical Gentele, president and CEO, Oklahoma discoveries through research and City Museum of Art. “The exhibition technology. provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience The Oklahoma City Museum of for guests to engage with these rare Art will feature special exhibit hours materials at the Oklahoma City Museum through the duration of Passages. of Art.” The museum will be open daily from On display in Oklahoma City 10 a.m. to 7 p.m, with extended hours through October 16, 2011, Passages on Thursday night to 9 p.m. Prices for will then travel to St. Peter’s Square admission to the museum and the exhibit in Vatican City in October 2011 with are: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 the full schedule to be announced for students (6-18), and free for children at a later date. Some items are also 5 and under. Special group and multi-day presently on exhibition at museums rates are also available. and specialty libraries across Europe. For more information on Passages and Passages paves the way for a permanent, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, visit soon-to-be-selected site where visitors www.okcmoa.com or call can interact, not only with The Green 236-3100. May 2011 - G reater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!
9 2011 total resource development campaign Market your products and services to Greater Oklahoma City’s decision makers!
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CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS Steve Adamo, First Fidelity Bank...... 416-2284 Jody Cordeiro, American Fidelity Group...... 523-2000 Polly Fleet, Cox Business...... 286-5237 Michael Aholt, MidFirst Bank...... 767-7465 Michelle Corona-Allen, Nathan Flow, CoreVault...... 242-1079 Adriann Alfonzo, TriCorps Security...... 621-9006 Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, PC...... 840-2931 Steve Foskin, Bank of Oklahoma...... 272-2000 Kari Baker, Quik Print...... 751-5315 Paul Crone, Oklahoma City Marriott Hotel...... 842-6633 Ken Frame, Sustainable Technical Alternatives...... 200-9224 Holly Balcom, Admiral Express Office Supply...... 942-6060 Ryan Cross, Bank of Oklahoma - The Private Bank...... 936-3920 Pam Frame, Sustainable Technical Alternatives...... 200-9224 Melissa Barnett, Home Creations...... 692-2222 Jamie Crowe, SpringHill Suites - Quail Springs...... 636-4500 Sharon Freeny, Will Insure, LC...... 749-9455 Steve Barrymore, OPUBCO Communications Group...... 740-4113 Andy Cullen, Accord Human Resources, Inc...... 232-9888 Maxine Freymiller, Freymiller, Inc...... 755-4447 Josh Beale, Metro Appliances & More...... 787-7400 Kassie Danker, Valliance Bank...... 286-5730 Anne-Marie Funk, Architectural Design Group, Inc...... 232-5700 James Bertsch, Bank of Oklahoma - The Private Bank.936-3931 Tiffany Davis, CABA...... 702-1921 Christina Garrett, 94.7 KBRU-96.1 KXXY-101.9 KTST-102.7 Elizabeth Black, GMX Resources, Inc...... 600-0711 Steve Davis, Accord Human Resources, Inc.,...... 606-6263 KJYO-1000 KTOK-1340 The Game...... 841-0326 Hilarie Blaney, Arvest Bank - Downtown Branch...... 419-5341 Steve Davis, Oklahoma Office Systems, Inc...... 840-3033 Michael Grady, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City...... 297-7713 Kristy Boone, Ideal Homes...... 520-2864 Barbara Anne DeBolt, Pamela Gutel, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, OKC Branch...... 270-8617 Bo Boshell, INTEGRIS Health...... 552-2844 Holiday Inn North - Quail Springs...... 286-9393 Bryan Hall, Bank of the West...... 755-9797 Kelly Brander, Arvest Bank - South Branch...... 419-3870 DeAnna DeVore, Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel & Spa...... 488-6260 Patti Hannan, OPUBCO Communications Group...... 475-3311 Ross Breshears, AT&T Oklahoma...... 291-6078 Cheryl Dillard, Encore Professional Medical Services...401-5333 Susan Harkness, OGE Energy Corp...... 553-3366 Derek Briggs, Quail Creek Bank, N.A...... 242-2856 Charles Dodson, Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings...... 524-8484 Lauren Harris, First Fidelity Bank...... 416-2305 Carolyn Bullard, JPMorganChase Bank, N.A. (Northwest)...... 440-8535 Reed Downey, Reed Downey Life Insurance Agency...... 691-2421 Jacquelyn Hartley, Network Funding, LP...... 728-1000 Gina Burchfiel, Oklahoma State Fair, Inc...... 948-6722 Billy Doyal, Billy Doyal / Shelter Insurance Co...... 721-3868 Tina Harvey, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center...... 945-4472 Lee Camargo-Quinn, Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, PC Carla Driskill, Accel Financial Staffing...... 232-3100 Jane Haskin, First Bethany Bank & Trust...... 789-1110 ...... 842-9556 Kevin Duane, An Affair of the Heart...... 632-2652 Donny Hector, MidFirst Bank...... 767-7860 Joe Cardenas, Arvest Bank - Kingston Park Branch...... 419-1815 Shirley Ellis, AT&T Oklahoma...... 330-8238 Darcie Henderson, Coppermark Bank...... 951-9024 Lindsay Claxton, Colcord Hotel...... 601-4300 Elizabeth Erwin-Young, Oklahoma Today Magazine...... 230-8450 Cliff Higgs, Bank of the West...... 936-3804 Cyndi Cleary, Waterford Properties, LLC...... 843-4900 Jason Estes, IBC Bank...... 775-8076 Karl Hillerman, MidFirst Bank...... 767-7109 Clay Cockrill, The Boldt Company...... 752-5885 Ginny Evans, Cornerstone Bank...... 752-8551 Mike Hoang, John Hancock Financial Network - Niemann General Patty Coe, First Commercial Bank...... 330-9604 Becky Ferguson, Agency...... 475-7841 Jason Constable, AT&T Oklahoma...... 291-5855 First United Bank & Trust - Stockyards City...... 272-4044 Elaine Hood, SNB Bank of Oklahoma City...... 427-4229 May 2011 - G reater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point! Mari Constable, MD Movers, LLC...... 471-9326 Jennifer Flamini, distinctly OKLAHOMA, LLC...... 286-2050 Evelyn Hooge, INTEGRIS Health...... 951-2762 10 2011 total resource development campaign
Get the Business Community’s Attention Network with Oklahoma City’s Best Chamber members are the movers and shakers in the The Chamber is known for its networking events. From Greater Oklahoma City business community. By getting your SchmoozaPalooza to MegaLunch, Chamber events consistently company’s name in Chamber publications and at Chamber have high attendance from Oklahoma City businesses. For as events, your marketing efforts will come face-to-face with our little as $300, your company will get noticed. community’s decision makers.
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Wade Hughes, HMI - Hughes Meetings & Incentives.....848-7666 Lennon Patton, Jason’s Deli...... 206-1873 Jim Stengle, OGE Energy Corp...... 553-3680 Justin Hull, Bank of Oklahoma...... 272-2000 Greg Peery, Greg Peery Insurance Agency...... 429-7555 Seth Stevenson, Innovative Event Solutions...... 286-1254 Laura Ingram, Arvest Bank - Norman Branch...... 366-3961 Jan Peery, YWCA Oklahoma City...... 948-1770 Robin Stone, First State Bank...... 778-6500 Jordan Jordanov, American Fidelity Group...... 523-2000 Mary Blankenship Pointer, UMB Bank...... 239-5936 Kay Stout, The Persimmon Group...... 255-8301 Wes Knight, Bank of Oklahoma - The Private Bank...... 936-3929 Katie Price, Bank of Oklahoma...... 272-2386 Christy Taylor, Chesapeake Energy Corporation...... 810-2623 Chay Kramer, MidFirst Bank...... 767-7600 Paul Pustmueller, Theresa Templeton, Valliance Bank...... 286-5700 Karen Kurtz, OGE Energy Corp...... 553-3000 Bank of Oklahoma - The Private Bank...... 936-3959 Linda Tharp, United Way of Central Oklahoma, Inc...... 523-3527 Bruce Lawrence, INTEGRIS Health...... 949-3177 Diana Rawdon, Bank of Oklahoma...... 272-2044 Ryan Thompson, MidFirst Bank...... 609-6844 Dan LeDonne, Chesapeake Energy Corporation...... 935-9251 Christina Rehkop, Devon Energy Corporation...... 228-8701 Jeff Thompson, MTM Recognition / Midwest Trophy...... 767-7157 Robin Leonard, Accord Human Resources, Inc...... 397-1288 Rae Rice, OGE Energy Corp...... 553-3651 Krista Townsend, AHI Corporate Housing...... 603-3493 Randy Lewis, OGE Energy Corp...... 553-3786 Clide Roberts, First Liberty Bank...... 608-4500 Jim Trent, Coppermark Bank...... 945-8100 Craig Litle, First Fidelity Bank...... 416-2619 Sandra Robinett, AT&T Oklahoma...... (580) 233-5411 Jon Trudgeon, Cox Communications...... 286-5402 Ronda Little, INTEGRIS Cancer Institute of Oklahoma...773-6407 Mike Rowten, A.K. Waters, Inc...... 341-9055 Robin Walker, Eliot Management Group...... 942-7400 Alanna Lowe, Twana Scalf, Diana Wall, Accel Financial Staffing...... 232-3100 International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum....424-4055 Redbud Financial Group, LLC - The Guardian...... 767-1900 Ashley Waller, Quik Print Printing & Copying...... 232-7579 Wendi Schuur, Devon Energy Corporation...... 228-4494 Laure Majors, Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, PC...840-2931 Claire Wampler, Hampton Inn & Suites - Bricktown.....232-3600 Amy Scott, SandRidge Energy, Inc...... 429-5838 Kyle McElvaney, IBC Bank...... 841-2253 Chantal Wandick, Loree McMahan, INTEGRIS Health...... 951-2158 Mike Shaughnessy, JPMorganChase Bank, N.A. (Northwest)...... 440-8604 The University of Central Oklahoma...... 974-3747 Jerry McRae, American Fidelity Group...... 523-3837 Jack Edward Wheeler, Joel Sheen, AT&T Oklahoma...... 291-6527 John Mobley, St. Anthony Hospital...... 272-7990 Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management...... 270-1895 Cami Simunek, Stone Office & IT Supply...... 305-3009 Jack Morgan, The Morgan Real Estate Group, LLC...... 842-1070 Karen Wicker, Schnake Turnbo Frank PR...... 602-2000 David Sine, Bank of Oklahoma - The Private Bank...... 936-3920 Nancy Morgan, The Morgan Real Estate Group, LLC.....842-1070 Kim Wigley, Homer Miller Company...... 525-0568 Ginger Sloan, Glen Musgrove, Arvest Bank - North Penn...... 419-1771 Rocky Williams, Encore Professional Medical Services...... (800) 518-8973 JPMorganChase Bank, N.A. (Northwest)...... 440-8605 Ramie Nation, DeVry University & Keller Graduate School of Ginger Smith, Waterford Marriott...... 858-2417 Management...... 767-2207 Susan Zabel, Jay Smith, Bank of Oklahoma - The Private Bank...... 936-3742 Express Employment Professionals - Northwest Office...717-8326 Sara Jo Odom, Sara Jo Odom - Keller Williams Realty...503-5057 Shari Snyder, KeyStaff...... 942-8338 Josh Parsons, Redbud Financial Group, LLC - The Guardian...... 767-1904 Eddie South, Doyle-Crow & Associates, LLC...... 703-2891 May 2011 - G reater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point! 11 members show support for chamber The following member companies increased their investment between January - April, 2011, demonstrating strong support of the Chamber’s efforts to drive the city’s economy to make this the best place to live, work, play and visit.
Board of Advisors / Silver Lead Investors Board of Advisors / Bronze Lead Investors ($5,000-$9,999) ($3,000-4,999) First Liberty Bank The Pepsi Bottling Group of Kestrel Investments, Inc. BANKS Oklahoma City INVESTMENTS Mr. Joey Root...... 608-4500 BEVERAGES - MANUFACTURERS & Mr. G. Rainey Williams, Jr...... 879-2000 9601 N. May Ave. DISTRIBUTORS 5400 N. Grand Blvd., Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Mr. Clyde Watts...... 748-7500 Oklahoma City, OK 73112-5700 www.myfirstliberty.com 14501 N. Kelley Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 www.pbg.com Bronze Lead Investors ($1,000 - $2,999)
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Today’s college graduates are smart and results-oriented, and bring indispensable skills to the table. As we continue to grow the state’s economy and strengthen the region, it’s vital that these talented future workers stay in our region. Greater Oklahoma City companies can contribute to the growth and development of the city’s workforce by offering internships to recent or future graduates. By creating internship opportunities, companies will recruit, retain and reward young talent that is vital to the future of Oklahoma City, and more importantly, it can help individual businesses identify and hire future employees. Kick-off for this year’s program is Thursday, June 9 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The weekly luncheons occur every Wednesday beginning June 15 and conclude July 6. The cost to register interns for the program is $75 per intern, which includes lunch at each InternOKC is a four-week program that highlights the benefits of living session. For more information or for assistance identifying your and working in Greater Oklahoma City. internship needs, visit www.greatergrads.com.
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May 2011 - G reater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point! or at the ATM. Pre-authorized withdrawals or electronic transfers are limited to six per month. See a Coppermark Banker for details. Fees are subject to change. Other miscellaneous fees may apply. 14 MEMBER FDIC Convention & Visitors Bureau Spotlight: Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival Celebrates 25 Years When the Silver “Red Earth dancers represent the elite of Native American Anniversary Red Earth dance, some of the most gifted and accomplished in the Native American world,” said Eric Oesch, deputy director and director of Cultural Festival communications of Red Earth, Inc. “The masters, each in opens at the Cox their own distinctive tribal dress, exhibit their originality Convention Center and skills in one of the most prestigious of all native dance Friday, June 3, in competitions.” downtown Oklahoma A grand parade, unlike any other parade in the world, opens City, more than 1,200 the 25th Annual Red Earth Festival on Friday morning. The streets American Indian of downtown Oklahoma City will vibrate in Native American tribal artists and dancers spirit as representatives of more than 100 tribes, in full tribal from throughout regalia, make the Red Earth Parade one of America’s most unique. North America will gather to celebrate the The Red Earth Art Market opens Friday, June 3 at 11 a.m. and richness and diversity the first Grand Entry of dance competitors begins at noon inside of their heritage the Cox Convention Center Arena. Grand Entries are scheduled to with the world. For perform at noon and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at noon on three exciting days, Sunday. The Red Earth Run, a 5k and 10k run, scheduled at 8 a.m. Oklahoma City will be at the center of Native American art and Saturday June 4 on Regatta Park River Trails along the Oklahoma culture as more than 30,000 people gather to celebrate. River in downtown Oklahoma City, is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Through the years, Red Earth has matured into one of the most respected visual and performing arts event of its type – setting the Purchase tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com. Active U.S. standard for many of today’s Indian art shows held throughout the Military and U.S. Military veterans receive an admission discount nation. The Red Earth Festival was recently named one of the with a valid Military I.D. For additional information contact Red “10 Great Places to be Wowed by American Indian Culture” Earth, Inc. at 427-5228 or visit www.redearth.org. by USA Today. The Festival has also been named ”Oklahoma’s Outstanding Event” by the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department, a “Top 100 Event in North America” by the American Bus Association and Central Oklahoma’s “Outstanding Cultural Tourism Event” by Frontier Country Marketing Association. Guests at the Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival can sample the work of some of the nation’s most celebrated artists, with opportunities to purchase contemporary and traditional examples of beadwork, basketry, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, paintings, graphics and cultural attire during the juried art show and market. The dance competition at Red Earth is one of the rare occasions when dancers from America’s Northern and Southern tribes can be seen together in one venue. May 2011 - G reater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!
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AAA Electrical Contractors, Inc. DonCo Steel Erectors, Inc. Hidden Spoon Catering M & M Manufacturing Co. ELECTRICAL SERVICES BUILDINGS - METAL CATERERS STEEL FABRICATORS Mr. Mitch Allen...... 787-9299 Mr. Don Anthony...... 401-2497 Ms. Debbie Connell...... 579-8531 Mr. Rick Castorino...... (817) 336-2311 4000 S. Thomas Rd. P.O. Box 89305 3530 Macdonnell Dr. 4001 Mark IV Parkway P.O. Box 57655 Oklahoma City, OK 73189 Norman, OK 73069 Fort Worth, TX 76106 Oklahoma City, OK 73157-7655 www.hiddenspoon.com www.mmprecisionproducts.com Elevation Salon Board of Advisors Bronze BEAUTY SALONS / BARBER SHOPS / SPAS Simon Hurst Photography Mark Holloway, Inc. Alpha Plus Educational Systems, Inc. Mr. Ryan Neel...... 943-7280 PHOTOGRAPHERS OIL & GAS PRODUCERS / WELL SERVICES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 3617 N. Meridian Ave., Suite 102 Mr. Simon Hurst...... 204-0999 Mr. Andy Sheen...... 820-2930 PUBLISHERS Oklahoma City, OK 73112 1020 N.W. 39th St. 100 S. Vermont Ave. Mrs. Jan Barrick, MEd...... 842-8408 www.elevationsalon.net Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Oklahoma City, OK 73107-6526 6051 N. Brookline Ave., Suite 127 www.simonhurstphotography.com Oklahoma City, OK 73112-4273 First Commercial Bank Metro Brokers of Oklahoma www.alphaplus.org BANKS Iglesia Bautista el Calvario, Inc. REAL ESTATE Mr. Clayton Harman...... 844-0110 CHURCHES Ms. Ginger Thomas...... 203-9265 Lead Investor Bronze 900 36th Ave. N.W. Pastor James R. Merlo...... 686-9214 3750 W. Main St., Suite 150 Big Sky Companies Norman, OK 73072 5105 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Norman, OK 73072 CONTRACTORS - GENERAL www.fcbebanking.com Oklahoma City, OK 73119 www.metrobrokersok.com/Relocating_ CONTRACTORS - PAINTING www.iglesiabautistaelcalvario.com Norman CONTRACTORS - ROOFING GPN Mortgage CONTRACTORS - SIDING MORTGAGES JKK Reporting, LLC My Mechanic Auto Care Center Ms. Gina Stout...... 843-9933 Mr. Zach Williams...... 720-7064 REPORTERS - COURT & CONVENTION AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING & SERVICE 1156 W. Britton Rd. 5909 N.W. Expressway, Suite 110 Mr. James Robert Kalsu...... 826-7929 Mr. Rod Wafter...... 753-4472 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 100 N. Broadway Ave., Suite 3250 118 N.W. 122nd St. www.bigskycompanies.com www.gpnbank.com 10300 Creek Meadow Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 Oklahoma City, OK 73151 Bookkeeping Solutions, Inc. Gattitown Naturalock Solutions ACCOUNTANTS AND ACCOUNTING AMUSEMENT / ENTERTAINMENT / Joy Homes LLC PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH SERVICES ATTRACTIONS REAL ESTATE - RENTAL PROPERTIES Mr. Gary L. Rayburn...... 812-9058 Ms. Kaye Poole...... 603-7050 Mr. Jack Renfro...... 721-4227 Ms. Joy Trent...... 474-2903 3209 N. Flood St., Suite 7 3829 N. Meridian Ave. 5833 N.W. Expressway 2224 N.W. 45th St. Norman, OK 73069 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 www.kbtok.com www.gattitownokc.com Of Counsel Services, LLC Klingenberg & Associates, PC LEGAL SERVICES Building Up People, LLC Lead Investor Bronze ATTORNEYS / LAWYERS Mr. Ronald L. Ripley...... 996-3341 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Gold’s Gym Ms. Gaile Klingenberg...... 236-1985 1600 Bank of Oklahoma Plaza Ms. Monica Smiley...... 242-5031 FITNESS CENTERS AND TRAINING 330 N.W. 13th St. 201 Robert S. Kerr Ave. 4801 N. Classen Blvd., Suite 233 Mr. Fred Elias...... 749-6435 Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 2301 West Memorial Rd., Suite 400 www.kenkling.com Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Oklahoma Mental Health Consumer C & D Consulting www.goldsgym.com Levant Technologies Council - OMHCC INVESTMENTS INTERNET - WEB HOSTING & WEB DESIGN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Mr. Darren King...... 879-0166 Gold’s Gym Mr. Tarek Dina...... 329-9997 Ms. Shae Leggett...... 604-6975 3508 Burning Wood Rd. FITNESS CENTERS AND TRAINING 501 N. Porter Ave., Suite 140 3200 N.W. 48th St., Suite 102 Edmond, OK 73013 Mr. Cary Causey...... 601-8998 Norman, OK 73069 Oklahoma City, OK 73112-5911 3625 N.W. Expressway www.levanttech.com www.omhcc.org Commercial Insurance Oklahoma City, 73122 INSURANCE www.goldsgym.com lia sophia Oklahoma Shuttle Mr. Mark A. McClure...... 366-8520 JEWELRY / JEWELERS AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE 219 W. Boyd St., Suite 205 Gold’s Gym Ms. Connie Serritella....(630) 209-9721 Mr. Jaffar Najam...... 428-4441 Norman, OK 73069 FITNESS CENTERS AND TRAINING 319 E. Harrison St. 4345 S.W. 29th St. www.commercialinsurance.net Mr. Tom Dozier...... 330-9000 Elmhurst, IL 60126 Oklahoma City, OK 73119 1409 E. Danforth Rd. www.liasophia.com/itsshowtime www.oklahomashuttle.com The Council on American-Islamic Edmond, OK 73034 Relations www.goldsgym.com Lead Investor Bronze Robot House Creative NON PROFIT - SERVICE AGENCIES Logix Communications ADVERTISING AGENCIES Ms. Muneer Awad...... 415-6851 HRC Medical Centers TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Mr. Brian T. Winkeler...... 202-1268 1112 N.W. 23rd St., Suite 207 MEDICAL CLINICS Ms. Gayla M. Wicker, SPHR...... 516-8400 417 Cedarburg Court Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Ms. Doris Mattson...... 751-9800 100 Park Ave., Suite 800 Yukon, OK 73099 www.cairoklahoma.com 13301 N. Meridian Ave., Suite 702 Oklahoma City, OK 73102-8009 www.robothousecreative.com Oklahoma City, 73120 www.logixcom.com www.hrcmedical.com Rockstra Eye Care OPTOMETRISTS (O.D.) Stacey Rockett, OD...... 821-7238 3205 Canyon Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 May 2011 - G reater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!
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.
Rocky Bluff, LLC State Farm Insurance Terry’s Taxidermy & Wild Game West REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS INSURANCE Processing, LLC RESTAURANTS Mr. Scott Standridge...... 756-4394 Ms. Stacy Aldridge...... (913) 940-6277 TAXIDERMISTS Ms. Kortney Haynes...... 607-4072 10719 100th St. 106 Brian Place Ms. Lisa Mayberry...... 787-7883 6714 N. Western Ave. P.O. Box 746 P.O. Box 415 9201 W. Reno Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Lindsay, OK 73052 Medicine Park, OK 73557 Oklahoma City, OK 73127 www.westbar.com www.statefarm.com www.terrystaxidermy.com Rosary School Wiggins, Sewell & Ogletree, PC SCHOOLS - PRIVATE Stonebridge I.S. Consulting The Worx Company ATTORNEYS / LAWYERS Mrs. Karen A. Lynn...... 525-9272 Corporation INTERNET - WEB HOSTING & WEB DESIGN Ms. Jeanie Adams...... 232-1211 1910 N.W. 19th St. CONSULTANTS Ms. Sue Vanderwater...... 773-1144 210 Park Ave., Suite 3100 Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Mr. Bill Brinner...... 590-4633 5940 N.W. 120th Court Oklahoma City, OK 73102 www.rosaryschool.com 22699 Cedar Ridge Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73162 Edmond, OK 73025 www.worxco.com Williams & Associates Hospitality Smooth Landings, LLC LLC AVIATION SERVICE Swisher Financial Services Tran Professional Services, PLLC HOTEL & MOTEL MANAGEMENT Mr. Alan K. Hadlock...... 234-0080 FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANTS AND ACCOUNTING Mr. John D. Williams...... 228-8230 2735 M & K Lane Mr. Scott Swisher, CFP...... 418-8586 SERVICES 20 N. Broadway, 15th Floor P.O. Box 850439 3600 N.W. 138th St., Suite 102 Ms. Mai Tran, CPA...... 286-9111 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Yukon, OK 73085 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 6418 N. Santa Fe Ave., Suite A www.smoothlandingsllc.com Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Linda S. Woodruff, CPA, PC T.J. Davis Enterprises, LLC ACCOUNTANTS AND ACCOUNTING Speedway Pool Service & Supply CONSULTANTS Valendo Private Asset Management, SERVICES SWIMMING POOLS Mr. T.J. Davis...... 637-6610 Inc. Mr. Jeremy Springer...... (580) 623-2430 Ms. Kristen Sanford...... 745-7447 7425 N.W. 135th St. INVESTMENT ADVISOR 11005 N.W. 104th Terr. 9200 Wheatland Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73142 Dr. Joe Bradley...... 607-2776 P.O. Box 960 P.O. Box 891415 1401 Glenwood Ave. Watonga, OK 73772-0960 Oklahoma City, OK 73189 Tedford Insurance Nichols Hills, OK 73116 www.lindawoodruff.com INSURANCE Mr. Dason Gwartney.....(918) 299-2345 Village Head Quarters Xyant Technology, Inc. 121 E. Main St. BEAUTY SALONS / BARBER SHOPS / SPAS COMPUTER CONSULTANTS P.O. Box 1050 Ms. Charlene Haddock...... 751-0121 Mr. Larry Singletary...... 447-8337 Jenks, OK 74037 10966 N. May Ave. 1218 W. Rock Creek Rd. 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18 Economic Indicators ECONOMIC INDICATORS How Are We Doing OKC? Metro Percent Change in Real GDP 2008-09 HowOklahoma Difficult City #1 in Gross IsDomestic It ProductTo Find A Job? HOW DO WE COMPARE? Large Metro Percentage Growth Oklahoma City currently Rank•OKC ranked #3Metropolitan overall and Area #1 amongJob large Positings metro vs. Unemployed Persons Ratio ranks No. 13 overall among markets in percentage change in real GDP, large metros in terms of 1 registering a 14.5%Washington, increase DC in metro output during 1:1 2008-2009 study period (most recent data easiest place to find a job. 9 available). Austin, TX 1:2 According to the most recent •80 of the top 100 U.S. markets suffered a decline Job Market Competition Index 13 over same timeOklahoma period. City, OK 1:2 by Indeed.com, OKC averages •If Oklahoma City were a country, it would be the 1:2 two unemployed persons for 18 th San Antonio, TX 118 largest economy in the world. every one job posting online. 1:2 21 Sources: Bureau of EconomicDallas, Analysis; TX U.S. Conference of Mayors Oklahoma City continues to 30 What is GDP?Kansas ItCity, measures MO the total market value of all goods & services1:3 producedcompare byquite a metro. favorably to Oklahoma City Albuquerque Kansas Citycities likeOmaha Los Angeles,San Antoniowhich 44 St. Louis, MO 1:4 averages six unemployed Measure Change Rank Change Rank Change RankpersonsChange for everyRank oneChange job Rank Gross49 Domestic Product (GDP)Los PercentAngeles, Change CA (2008-09) 14.5% 3 -1.3% 120 -1:62.3% 161 -1.4% 121 -0.9% 99 GDP Current Dollars (millions of dollars) $61,099 $35,498 $103,137posting.$45,733 $77,712
For comprehensive Economic Indicator and Regional Data, please visit your Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Economic Development Division www.greateroklahomacity.com/economicindicators or contact Eric Long, Research Economist– (405)297-8976; [email protected] May 2011 - G reater Oklahoma City Chamber The Point!
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