City Council and School Board Elections on April 6 Internokc Returns in Summer 2021 with an All-New Virtual Format
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April 2021 okcchamber.com InternOKC returns in Summer 2021 with an all-new virtual format InternOKC, the Chamber’s popular professional development and networking series of events for summer interns, is returning in the summer of 2021 with an all- new virtual format. The six-session series will take place weekly from June 16 to July 28. Participants will learn valuable tools to help the transition from college student to young professional and create relationships that can help launch their career. Sessions will include programming from industry trainers with topics that cover personal behavior and programming will introduce our region’s brightest habits, building relationships and networking, and college students to Oklahoma City as a great place to developing a mindset that fosters problem solving. start their careers and build their lives, and the virtual New this year, the InternOKC experience will include a format allows a level of engagement for employers that micro-badge credential that interns will receive only after we haven’t been able to offer before.” attending all sessions. Registration fee per intern is $125 for Chamber “Enrolling your interns in InternOKC is an member companies or $200 for nonmembers. Enroll investment in your future workforce and the future your summer interns by visiting abetterlifeokc.com/ of Oklahoma City,” said Lee Copeland, director of summerintern or contact Lee Copeland at lcopeland@ talent and business growth for the Chamber. “Our okcchamber.com with questions. City Council and School Board elections on April 6 Voters in Oklahoma City and in the Oklahoma City City of Oklahoma City Public School District will have the chance to shape Voters in Wards 1 and 3 will vote on their city councilor. the future of their community by voting in important Candidates in the April 6 runoff, listed in the order in elections on April 6. which they appear on the ballot, are Shay Varnell and While the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber does not Bradley Carter for Ward 1 and Jessica Martinez-Brooks endorse candidates, the Chamber asked all candidates to and Barbara Young for Ward 3. complete a survey to better understand their positions Shay Varnell is a small business owner who currently on issues important to the organization. Learn more serves on the Traffic & Transportation Committee. On about each candidate and their responses below. his campaign website, Varnell says, “My OKC values Continued on page 6 NCI Designated We Cancer Center believe in bucket lists. Susan Laurence, Uterine Cancer Survivor OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center Stephenson Cancer Center – a place for transformational care. When Susan Laurence learned she had an aggressive form of uterine cancer, her fear turned to hope after she arrived at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center. A multidisciplinary team of doctors partnered with her during treatment, including a Phase 1 clinical trial that allows her to live life to its fullest. As Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center, Stephenson Cancer Center provides each patient the most advanced options, while conducting research that will revolutionize the treatments of tomorrow. The future of health is here. To make an appointment or for more OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center information, call (405) 271-1112 or visit us 800 NE 10th Street online at StephensonCancerCenter.org Oklahoma City, OK 73104 2021 OFFICERS SEAN TRAUSCHKE OGE Energy Corp. Leadership Notes Chair PERCY KIRK Cox Communications Thank you for your insight Immediate Past Chair JOHN HART Throughout the pandemic, we have sent surveys to our Continental Resources Treasurer members to understand your concerns and your status in DAVID E. RAINBOLT BancFirst Corporation reacting to this environment. Thank you. Your input has Corporate Secretary been invaluable as we make decisions about how best to CLAYTON I. BENNETT Dorchester Capital support businesses. Vice Chair, Strategic Planning DAVID HAGER Devon Energy Corporation Our most recent survey was a strong reminder that Vice Chair, Forward Oklahoma City businesses are feeling the effects of the pandemic in STEVE HAHN AT&T Oklahoma different ways, with the most common trait being the Vice Chair, Membership Roy H. Williams, CCE JUDY J. HATFIELD, CCIM shared concern for employees and customers. Equity Commercial Realty, LLC President & CEO Vice Chair, Military and Aerospace RHONDA HOOPER For those who answered the survey, more than 60% Jordan Advertising continue to have employees working remotely. We know Vice Chair, Business and Economic Inclusion READ ROY’S VELOCITYOKC BRADLEY W. KRIEGER that this experience could have long-term impacts on the Arvest Bank STORY OF THE MONTH Vice Chair, Government Relations workplace and the acceptance and use of remote work BILL LANCE “OKC NAMED AMONG The Chickasaw Nation for many businesses. In fact, 40% of our companies are TOP 15 ‘BEST PLACES Vice Chair, Community Initiatives considering more flexibility and remote work in the future. TOM J. MCDANIEL TO LIVE AND WORK AS A American Fidelity Foundation Vice Chair, MAPS Development While vaccines are bringing hope to many for a return MOVIEMAKER IN 2021’” JENNY LOVE MEYER Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores to normal, it is clear that many businesses remain in a VELOCITYOKC.COM/ Vice Chair, Marketing and Communications ROYSPICK J. LARRY NICHOLS “wait and see” attitude about a full return to the workplace. Devon Energy Corporation Almost 60% do not yet have a planned date for returning Vice Chair, Strategic Planning STEPHEN M. PRESCOTT, M.D. everyone to the office, waiting for the full implementation Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Vice Chair, Bioscience and Technology of vaccines and more indication that it is time to return. TERESA ROSE Communities Foundation of Oklahoma The survey also brought some good news. Only 15% of those surveyed saw a Vice Chair, Education NATALIE SHIRLEY National Cowboy & Western reduction in hiring last year and 27% actually increased their hiring over what Heritage Museum Vice Chair, Convention and Visitor they had anticipated, while 57% saw the year play out as expected. Development KENT SHORTRIDGE We are paying close attention to the rollout of the American Rescue Plan Act Oklahoma Natural Gas Company Vice Chair, Economic Development and the opportunities for businesses. As soon as we know more, we will share with ROY H. WILLIAMS, CCE Greater Oklahoma City Chamber you. Watch velocityokc.com and okcchamber.com for information. Thank you President & CEO again for your insight as we work together for our city’s recovery. THE POINT! ISSUE #3554 - April 2021 Editorial staff Nate Fisherr, Kaylee McDaniel and Cynthia Reid Designer Josh Vaughn 297-8900 [email protected] okcchamber.com Roy H. Williams, CCE twitter.com/okcchamber Chamber President & CEO facebook.com/okcchamber The Point (ISSN 1075-6264) is published monthly by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Robin Fanfarmaian to keynote 123 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Healthcare sector growing rapidly POSTMASTER: State of Health event 4 8 Send address changes to The Point!, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber 123 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Safer Streets, Better City program or e-mail [email protected]. Q&A with Zac Craig, new bringing improvements across the President of the OKC CVB SUBSCRIPTIONS: $15 per year included in 10 12 city Chamber membership; nonmembers, $25 per year within the U.S.. Periodicals Postage paid at Oklahoma City. Advertising rates upon request. Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising. CONTENTS UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR (Events are subject to change. Consult okcchamber.com/events for State of Health to feature Robin the most recent updates.) Farmanfarmaian as keynote speaker April 9 Enlighten 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the upcoming State of Health virtual event, keynote speaker Robin okcchamber.com/enlighten Farmanfarmaian will cover how current health care businesses can keep up with the Amazons and Apples to create the future of the industry. Farmanfarmaian is a April 21 Chamber Forum professional speaker and entrepreneur based in Silicon Valley who has been involved 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. with more than 20 early-stage startups working on cutting-edge technology in okcchamber.com/aprilforum health care, biotech, pharma, medical devices and digital health. April 27 During her State of Health keynote, attendees will learn where some of the shifts are Creating a Culture of Inclusion happening in healthcare delivery, patient experience, and healthcare consumer spending 3:30 to 5 p.m. power and trends, and how this disruption provides opportunities for growing the okcchamber.com/diversity healthcare industry in Oklahoma City. May 7 The program will also include two panel discussions: one with the leaders of our Enlighten region’s four largest health care institutions and one with members of Oklahoma City’s 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. okcchamber.com/ bioscience community. Individual tickets are $25 for Chamber members and $40 for enlighten2 nonmembers. Visit okcchamber.com/statehealth to register. Special thanks to Presenting May 12 Sponsor MidFirst Bank and Host Sponsor OU Health. State of Health 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Developing a culture of allyship topic for April okcchamber.com/ stateofhealth Creating a Culture of Inclusion Event May 19 At the April Creating a Culture of Inclusion virtual event, attendees will have Chamber Forum 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. the opportunity to learn what it means to be an effective ally. Every organization okcchamber.com/ has a group of stakeholders, executives, and staff who must foster effective mayforum communication through conflict, change and crisis. The April event will prepare May 20 those people to hold and encourage others to have the challenging conversations MegaLunch that lead to better collaboration and teamwork. Developing a company culture of 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. okcchamber.com/ allyship––which includes listening, speaking up, and taking responsibility for the megalunch short- and long-term organizational goals––is a must in the workplace.