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The Chamber recently announced at its State of the Schools luncheon that five community organizations

are forming a new partnership to support the improvement of Oklahoma City Public Schools. The Compact’s founding partners

include Oklahoma City Public Schools, the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation, United Way of Central Oklahoma and the Chamber.

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01COMPACT FORMED TO SUPPORT OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

09TRDC VOLUNTEERS RAISE MORE THAN $3M TO SUPPORT CHAMBER

11OKCPS LAUNCHES STRATEGIC PLAN

15OKC JOB GROWTH COMES FROM EXISTING COMPANIES

13OKLAHOMA CITY CVB FINISHES A SUCCESSFUL FY15

Five community organizations are forming a new partnership to support improvements of Oklahoma City Public Schools, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber announced

at its annual State of the Schools Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 20. The new collaboration, which will be called the Oklahoma City Schools Compact, will include the Oklahoma City Public Schools, the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation, United Way of Central Oklahoma and the Greater

Oklahoma City Chamber.

“Oklahoma City’s future success depends on today’s students,” said Teresa Rose, vice chair of education and workforce development for the

Chamber. “We are creating the Compact to ensure educational success in our community for today, for the next decade and for generations to come. This is the smartest investment we can make for the future of Oklahoma City.”

The Compact will operate as a collective impact model, which occurs as organizations from different sectors agree to solve specific community challenges under a common agenda. The organizations will align their efforts and use common measures of success.

The Oklahoma City Schools Compact will have a board similar to the MAPS 3 Trust. The board will oversee a group of committees that will guide the creation of programs and projects that will improve student performance and support programs that achieve the goals of the district.

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“The Chamber provided our district with critical information from a communitywide survey conducted last year that allowed us to benchmark the strengths and weaknesses of our district,” said Robert Neu, superintendent of Oklahoma City Public Schools. “We followed that information with an intense period of learning called the Great Conversation. All of that information has allowed us to create a strategic plan known as ‘The Great Commitment,’ which will not only give us direction, but also the ability to measure our success on each initiative. The clear goals tied to our strategic plan will guide the activities of the Compact.”

Representatives of the Compact stressed that the formation of this group does not change how the district is governed. The school board elected by the people will decide policy and make decisions – as they always have. The Compact’s mission is to create, stimulate, promote and drive community ownership of Oklahoma City Public Schools and its outcomes.

“Our community has shown its commitment to education in the past through our MAPS for Kids investment in our schools. Our commitment to the education of our youth is an ongoing one,” said Mayor Mick Cornett, City of Oklahoma City. “As business leaders, parents and members of the community, we must educate ourselves on the issues facing our schools and be part of a solution to create positive change.”

“No school or district can be successful on its own,” Mary Mélon, president and CEO of the Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools, added. “It will take a concerted effort and a sense of ownership on the part of the community to create sustainable change and improvements for our students. While there is no silver bullet for

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success in education, we believe that our combined efforts to ensure success for every student will be far more powerful than each organization working alone.”

“We recognize that Oklahoma City’s kids are facing problems beyond what can be solved in the classroom,” said Debby Hampton, CEO and president of the United Way of Central Oklahoma. “The United Way and its partner agencies have the resources and the knowledge to address those needs and better prepare our children to succeed as students.”

Under the existing framework of its mission, the Compact will finalize the details, formalize its efforts and begin its work in the coming months. Partnering opportunities will be available for additional organizations, businesses and individuals to provide resources as the group works to ensure that students are prepared for the workplace and/or higher education. All of the Compact’s work will be transparent and tied to clearly-defined accountability goals.

“We are seeing real momentum in the Oklahoma City Public School District, and this Compact is designed to support that existing momentum,” said Rose. “We will certainly celebrate the success of the district, but we will not ignore the improvements that need to be made. The Compact and its members are prepared to provide strong and consistent assistance to the school district as it pursues its goals.”

For more information on the Compact, contact Drew Dugan at [email protected] or 297-8940.

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Roy H. Williams, CCE Chamber CEO & President

Leadership Notes

Supporting education, together

At last month’s State of the Schools luncheon, more than 550 business leaders came together for a discussion on the state of education in Oklahoma. From discussions on aligning education programs to meet the needs of businesses to learning about the progress made in the Oklahoma City Public School District, attendees were able to engage in an important dialogue about the role that our community plays in the success of its education systems.

As the voice of business in Oklahoma City, the Chamber is very aware of the importance that education plays in the health of our society. From producing a qualified workforce for Oklahoma City’s businesses to enhancing Oklahoma City’s appeal as a relocation destination, our schools matter deeply to our businesses – and they have for a long time. We are also aware that cultural change does not happen overnight, and it doesn’t happen in isolation. A community effort is absolutely necessary to continue positive momentum and create lasting change.

For this reason, the Chamber and four other community organizations are forming the Oklahoma City Schools Compact. This Compact will operate under the collective impact model, meaning that we will solve educational challenges under a common agenda and with the same goals and measurements. We represent all aspects of the community: schools, city administration, businesses and nonprofit organizations. And we all share a vested interest in the outcome of our efforts.

As administrations and political climates change, the Compact plans to be a consistent force of progress toward a better future for our students. Collectively, we will be able to address needs and solve problems that can’t be met in the classroom alone.

Roy H. Williams, CCEPresident & CEO

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSSept. 8Member OrientationTime: 8:30-10 a.m.Location: IBC Bank, 3817 Northwest Expressway, Suite 100

Sept. 15Sunset ReceptionTime: 4-6 p.m.Location: Embassy Suites Okla-homa City Downtown/Medical Center, 741 N Phillips Ave.

Sept. 24Annual Oklahoma Health Center BreakfastTime: 7:30-9 a.m.Location: Embassy Suites Okla-homa City Downtown/Medical Center, 741 N Phillips Ave.

Sept. 29Metro 50 AwardsTime: 5:30-8:30 p.m.Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St.

Sept. 30Rise & ShineTime: 8-9:30 a.m.Location: Gaillardia Country Club, 5300 Gaillardia Blvd.

Oct. 3Navy Birthday BallTime: 6-9 p.m.Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St.

Register for Chamber events online at www.okcchamber.com/events.

Practical Politics: Oct. 21Would you or someone you know like to make a difference in your community by running for office? Participation in local government guarantees direct involvement in issues that haven an immediate effect on Oklahoma’s business interests.

In order to help those interested, the Chamber is conducting a half-day Practical Politics seminar in Oklahoma City University’s Gardner Conference Center at 2501 N Blackwelder Ave. from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 21. Speakers including Pat McFerron, founding partner of CMA Strategies; Lee Slater, executive director of the Oklahoma Ethics Commission; State Rep. Jason Dunnington; State Rep. Randy McDaniel and Oklahoma County Commissioner Ray Vaughn will provide essential information on becoming a candidate, the campaign process and more. Tickets are $35 for Chamber members and $45 for nonmembers. To register, visit www.okcchamber.com/events.

Special thanks to Government Relations Benefactors AT&T Oklahoma, Devon Energy Corporation and OGE Energy Corp.; Government Relations Sponsors Cox Communications and Enable Midstream Partners; and Host Sponsor Oklahoma City University.


Celebrate the Success of OKC’s Metro 50Each fall 50 central Oklahoma privately-held companies with revenues of at least $1 million receive the prestigious Metro 50 award. Official rankings will be revealed by Mayor Cornett during this year’s dynamic banquet on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Attend the Metro 50 Awards dinner and meet local businesses that exemplify the high standards of growth that make Oklahoma City a national leader in economic development. See an alphabetical list of winners and purchase $100 individual tickets and $1,250 corporate tables seating 10 at 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.

Chamber Golf Tournament Lets You Take Your Business to the LinksWork and play combine when you team up and tee off with clients, prospects and friends at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club this October for the Chamber’s annual Golf Tournaments. The half-day tournaments on Oct. 12, 19, and 26 will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start and follow a scramble format. In addition to 18 holes, golfers enjoy a hot breakfast and coffee bar, beverages and snacks on the course, and an award

luncheon with goody bags for each golfer, prizes for the winners and the opportunity to wind down with a relaxing massage.

Four-person teams are $1,200, or for $1,600 your company can gain additional recognition as a hole and team sponsor with the opportunity to meet, greet, and network with golfers at your sponsored hole during all three tournaments. To register your team, email [email protected]. Special thanks to Signature Sponsor Topgolf.

Rise & Shine: Sept. 30Come to the Chamber’s Rise and Shine Breakfast to learn about volunteer opportunities while networking with other professionals.The breakfast will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 8-9:30 a.m. at Gaillardia Country Club, 5300 Gaillardia Blvd. There is no charge to attend, but RSVP is required. Only those registered by Tuesday, Sept. 29, will be allowed gate entrance. Register at www.okcchamber.com/riseshine.

The Chamber’s golf tournaments will combine work and play during half-day tournaments on October 12, 19, and 26 with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.


TRDC Volunteers Raise More Than $3M to Support Chamber Priorities

On August 13, the Chamber concluded its 22nd Total Resource Development Campaign at its victory celebration at the Gaillardia Country

Club. At the event, campaign volunteers revealed that their efforts raised $3,000,598 to support the work of the Chamber, surpassing the 2015 campaign goal.

TRDC Co-chairs John Higginbotham, Bank of Oklahoma, and Michael Laird, Crowe & Dunlevy, led more than 150 active volunteers. During the campaign, volunteers connected Chamber members with membership, sponsorship and advertising opportunities that are available through the Chamber. Through the work of the volunteers, 154 local businesses became Chamber members.

“One of the most exciting benefits of the Total Resource Development Campaign is that it connects area businesses to the visionary work of the Chamber,”

said Higginbotham. “The campaign strengthens the engagement of our members, thereby strengthening the voice of the Chamber.”

Volunteer Laure Majors, Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, was awarded the top producer award for the 2014 campaign. During the campaign, Majors raised more $131,760 to support Chamber initiatives. Majors has worked on the TRDC campaign since its inception and received the top producer award for 6 consecutive years.

“Our Chamber-member volunteers are the heartbeat of this organization, and the work they do during TRDC enables the Chamber to pursue continued growth and progress in greater Oklahoma City,” said Laird. “We appreciate volunteers like Laure for the passion and dedication they bring to this campaign.”


Barbara Anne DeBolt of DeBolt & Associates received the 2015 Ray Ackerman Award, an honor that is given annually to the volunteer who recruits the most new members during the campaign. Debolt worked to bring 19 new members to the Chamber during the campaign.

In addition to membership opportunities, volunteers also connect businesses with sponsorship and advertising opportunities through the Chamber’s publications, websites and events. Funds are used to further the Chamber’s work in economic development, government relations, education and workforce development, community development and more. Through 22 annual campaigns, TRDC volunteers have raised more than $43 million to support a better future for Oklahoma City.


Student Engagement & Voice Every student will play a personal and meaningful role in their own learning and in the educational decision making of their school, district and/or community.

Measures:

• Student participation and feedback ratings on annual survey

• Percentage of students participating in at least one extracurricular activity

• Number of schools with actively engaged student leadership team

• Percentage of students engaged in community service, civic action or schoolwide projects.

Mastery of Core Subjects Every student will meet standards of performance in the core subjects at key transitional grade levels.

Measures:

• Percentage of students meeting proficiency standards in third-grade reading

• Percentage of students meeting proficiency standards in fifth-grade writing and mathematics

• Increased number of students enrolling in and passing Algebra 1 in eighth grade.

• Increased number of students enrolling and passing biology in 10th grade.

Early Literacy & Numeracy Every student will meet literacy and numeracy readiness criteria for successful transition from pre-kindergarten to second grade.

Measures:

• Percentage of students meeting kindergarten readiness criteria in literacy

• Percentage of students meeting kindergarten readiness criteria in mathematics

• Percentage of students acquiring literacy and numeracy foundational skills by the end of second grade

Oklahoma City Public School District recently released its 2015-2020 strategic plan that will guide how its students can achieve success and

the strategies that will drive continued improvement of student learning. Titled “The Great Commitment,” the plan defines the goals and measures of student attainment and the capabilities that district staff and the community must develop in order for students to achieve these goals.

“The Great Commitment is our community-wide plan for student progress,” said Robert Neu, superintendent of Oklahoma City Public School District. “With this important plan we will define what is important, and we will measure it. These are our children, and they require a great commitment from all of us to work together as one for all students.”

The following are seven goals and measures of student success that the district and the community will pursue together.

OKCPS Launches 2015-2020 Strategic Plan


Accelerated Performance for Under-Performing Groups Low-performing student groups will perform at a level that closes the opportunity, learning and achievement gaps.

Measures:• Achievement rate of African-American

students in reading and math• Achievement rates of English learners and

special education students in reading• Graduation rates of African-American,

American-Indian and Hispanic students.

Maximizing Instructional Time Every student will participate in at least 95 percent of the instructional days in a school year.

Measures:

• Percentage of students attending instructional programs at least 95 percent of the time

• Decrease suspension rate

• Decrease expulsion rate

High School Graduation

Every student will graduate from high school, prepared for success in college or in career-technical fields.

Measures:

• Transition rates from pre-kindergarten to elementary and middle school to high school

• Percentage of 10th-grade students on track to graduate

• High school graduation rates• At the districtwide level, new organizational

practices will be used to support schools as they pursue these goals and change the culture of the district.

Advanced, Tech-Literate Courses and the Arts Every student will complete at least one higher-level course of study outside of core subjects.

Measures:

• Percentage of eligible students taking at least one higher-level course

• Completion rates for students pursuing at least one course in fine arts, visual and performing arts, advanced placement (AP) or international baccalaureate (IB), high school career academies, dual/concurrent enrollment, technical certification, adaptive technologies or intensive bilingual coursework.

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The Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau, a division of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, closed another busy and successful fiscal year for Oklahoma City’s visitor industry on June 30. From NCAA events to horse shows, Oklahoma City welcomed a variety of visitors and groups from across the nation and globe.

Oklahoma City continued to reign as the “Horse Show Capital of the World,” with the Arabian & Half-Arabian Youth National Championship Horse Show announcing a multiyear contract in Oklahoma City. Business in convention sales proves to be just as strong. It was recently announced that LegalShield will be leaving Las Vegas for a multiyear conference in Oklahoma City.

“As Oklahoma City continues to invest in itself, its appeal as a visitor destination continues to grow,” said Natalie Shirley, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, vice chair of convention and visitor development. “I think we can only expect this sector to grow and be a bigger benefit to the Oklahoma City economy in the years to come.”

Take a look at some of the CVB’s final year-end numbers as reported for FY15.

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The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber recognizes the critical importance of existing businesses and works to ensure their

success in Oklahoma City. One vital component of the Chamber’s efforts is its business retention and expansion program, which is designed to communicate issues impacting existing business to Oklahoma City’s leadership.

“Oklahoma City consistently sees its strongest job growth come from existing businesses, and local business leaders have the primary perspective on Oklahoma City’s business climate,” said Roy H. Williams, CCE, president and CEO of the Chamber. “The relationships developed with existing companies allow the Chamber to be a stronger voice of business in Oklahoma City. Their feedback directly influences the Chamber’s public policy priorities and advocacy work throughout the year.”

From July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 (FY15), Chamber employees met with representatives from 338 companies representing 59,623 employees to better understand the challenges and opportunities faced by their businesses. These companies added or announced 3,989 jobs during FY15 and made capital investments totaling more than $467 million. The companies represented more than 20 different industries.

Overall, business leaders interviewed displayed a positive attitude and optimism toward the business climate and economy for the region, with more than 90 percent of companies surveyed reporting they feel the business climate now is better than it was just five years ago. In the past 36 months, 93 percent of companies either increased their employment or reported no change.

In FY15, the Oklahoma City metro continued to enjoy a low unemployment rate averaging 3.7 percent. While this is an indication of a healthy economy, it also signals a future challenge for the region. Many companies expressed a concern shared

by most metropolitan cities across the United States: Oklahoma City faces a shortage of qualified workers, and companies are using new, creative ways to recruit employees.

Companies interviewed that had a robust talent pipeline have developed direct partnerships with the area’s colleges, universities and CareerTech training options. Companies were also complimentary of the region’s colleges and universities, with more than 70 percent reporting satisfaction with their collaborative efforts and the rigor of the courses and training offered. More than 75 percent of companies surveyed reported that their experiences with newly-hired graduates have been positive.

A future challenge mentioned by businesses is the age of their workforce. Respondents indicated that 82 percent of key workers were of middle age, so filling the gap to mitigate retirement impacts will be key to the future success of companies. Many business owners responded that the development of neighborhood districts has been a positive draw for the millennial generation as they consider Oklahoma City as a place to start their careers, and several companies indicated that it is easier than ever to recruit talent from other cities.

On the state level, companies are disappointed to see more budget cuts to infrastructure and education. Business leaders, especially those focused on manufacturing/logistics, expressed concern that Oklahoma’s road/bridge network needs considerable improvement and that the poor road conditions add expenses to their bottom lines. They also recognize that the skills gap they are experiencing is a direct reflection of the education system.

The Affordable Care Act remains the federal issue that causes the most concern for many of our businesses. The uncertainty surrounding its complete rollout has been a top complaint, with several not experiencing negative effects at all, while others are struggling to find a way to be in compliance.

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Oklahoma’s Indian gaming industry brings more than $6.3 billion to the state’s economy each year in direct and indirect costs, a new

economic impact study from the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association has found.

The OIGA released preliminary findings of this study during its recent conference, one of Oklahoma City’s largest annual conventions, at the Cox Convention Center in late July. The study, which will be finalized this fall, looked at gaming in 2014, 10 years since Oklahoma voters passed State Question 712 to allow full-fledged gaming under tribal compacts in the state.

Sheila Morago, OIGA’s executive director, said the organization commissioned its first-ever tribal gaming impact study to educate its members and the Legislature and plans to do them each year.

“It’s nice to give people some working knowledge of our industry,” she said.

Kyle Dean, associate director and research economist at Oklahoma City University, and consultant Matthew S. Robinson, founder and principal of KlasRobinson Q.E.D., said during a presentation at the OIGA

conference that 75 percent of total Indian gaming facilities and 75 percent of gaming positions at casinos participated in the survey. The large sampling size gave them confidence in the numbers, which show how significant Indian gaming is to the state’s economy.

There were 38.2 million visits to Oklahoma Indian casinos in 2014, and 14.6 million were from out of state, making them a tourism draw, the study found.

To run the casinos, the tribes directly employed 23,277 people statewide in gaming operations; about 40 percent of those were tribal members, and 53.6 percent were women. Their direct compensation totaled nearly $1.17 billion, including wages, salaries, benefits and tips and resulted in nearly $265 million paid in taxes.

These wages directly added an additional $4.4 billion to the economy. Indirectly, due to payments made to vendors by the tribes, spending by these employees, etc., the impact spread farther – adding $1.9 million more to the economy and 14,126 more jobs, bringing the tribe’s total economic impact to Oklahoma to about 37,403 jobs and $6.31 billion.

Tribal Gaming Helps Fuel Oklahoma’s Economy


Broken out, the tribes paid $1.2 billion for goods and services to these vendors that support the industry, about half of which goes to in-state vendors; in turn, their spending generated an additional $801 million in economic output. Also, casinos indirectly created 5,667 more jobs and generated an additional payroll of $284 million. Extending the ripple effect, spending from those jobs created another 8,459 positions downstream.

“This not a one-time deal,” Dean said, noting that while these numbers looked at 2014, they were representative of the gaming industry of late.

Apart from tribal operation, casino construction costs added a lot to Oklahoma’s bottom line, about $3.1 billion in 2014, the economists said.

Dean also said that the National Indian Gaming Commission recently released its gaming figures, showing a 1.5 percent increase in gaming output nationwide. In Oklahoma City, that increase is closer to 7.5 percent, Dean and Robinson said.

A story in the August 2015 Casino Journal magazine detailed how big Indian gaming in Oklahoma is. In

2001, tribal gaming operations in this state generated almost $300 million in combined gross revenue; by 2012, that number was about $3.8 billion. Oklahoma is the second largest tribal gaming market behind California, the story noted.

Although the numbers for the economic impact gaming study released at the convention were preliminary, the economists thought they were conservative but would be close to the final numbers. The full study should be up on OIGA’s website, www.oiga.org, around the end of September.

Casino operations by the numbers:• 124 Indian gaming operations in

Oklahoma operated by 30 tribes

• 71,750 slot machines

• 800 table games

• More than 4,600 bingo seats

• 19 Indian casinos have hotels/resorts, totaling 4,700 rooms and 425,000 square feet of meeting, function and entertainment space


In the early 1990s, the national perception of Oklahoma City was grim. After a decade of bank busts and professionals leaving for other markets, Chamber officials recognized that Oklahoma City’s image perception was an

important component to economic development -- no business would relocate to a city where its workers refused to move. Oklahoma City leaders addressed quality-of-life improvements in the Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS) program, a move the transformed Oklahoma City into a vibrant place to live. The Chamber capitalized on these improvements by focusing on changing the perception of Oklahoma City in each of the installments of the Forward Oklahoma City program.

In 1997, the Chamber launched a national advertising campaign in the Wall Street Journal with the theme “Oklahoma City ... A Better Living. A Better Life.” This campaign emphasized Oklahoma City’s lower cost of living and its investment in quality-of-life amenities that were then under construction, a combination that allowed residents to have a better life for less than they would spend elsewhere. The campaign targeted economic development site selectors, and its goal was to rebrand Oklahoma City as an ideal location for business and

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After experiencing the difficulties of a national economic downturn during the late 1980s and 1990s, Chamber leaders recognized the need to give Oklahoma City a new direction and purpose. Forward Oklahoma City was established to create quality jobs, increase capital investment, retain existing business and improve per capital income. Through five-year cycles, these initiatives have laid the groundwork for a dynamic economic effort that has produced results that far exceed expectations. Through Forward Oklahoma City, the Chamber has helped Oklahoma City become one of the top economic development sites in the country. Since 1995, Forward Oklahoma City has worked with companies to bring more than 99,000 new jobs to the region.

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industry investment. A readership survey conducted by the Wall Street Journal rated that advertising campaign as No. 1 in recognition.

The Chamber also developed a video that targeted management-level professionals being recruited to relocate in Oklahoma City and a 432-page, four-color book that showcased Oklahoma City’s business community and its high quality of life. The book was distributed to economic development prospects.

While the Chamber was addressing Oklahoma City’s image perception on a national level, it also promoted Oklahoma City’s image development to residents of the community. The Chamber launched a “Capital of the New Century” campaign in 2001, celebrating Oklahoma City’s contributions to western heritage, technological advancement, medical research, multicultural developments and music. The New Century Trolley Tour promoted

Oklahoma City’s renaissance as part of this campaign.The Chamber has used Forward Oklahoma City funds

to act as Oklahoma City’s primary storyteller, sharing the community’s successes in order to help business decision makers understand the many benefits of living and working in Greater Oklahoma City. In 2011, the Chamber launched a west-coast marketing campaign that included print advertisements, an online video channel and an online digital magazine. In a follow-up image perception survey, 88 percent of respondents that had viewed elements of the campaign wanted to learn more about Oklahoma City, and 31 percent of respondents who had seen the campaign ranked Oklahoma City higher than before seeing the campaign. As part of Forward Oklahoma City, the Chamber also aggressively pursues national media opportunities. In 2014, its media relations efforts resulted in more than 350 national media stories.

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To view more photos, see the schedule of upcoming Grand Openings or subscribe to the Grand Openings calendar, visit www.okcchamber.com/grandopenings.


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The Beatnix CafeRestaurantsMr. Charles Griffis ................. 604-0211 136 NW 13th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73103-4808

Brookdale at the VillageAssisted Living / Nursing HomesMs. Jennifer Braun ................ 751-8430 2333 Manchester DriveOklahoma City, OK 73120-3778www.brookdale.com

Brookdale BethanyAssisted Living / Nursing HomesMs. Karol Shepherd .............. 787-9200 4101 N Council RoadBethany, OK 73008-3108www.brookdale.com

Brookdale Edmond DanforthAssisted Living / Nursing HomesMs. Danelle Zemke ............... 330-9100 116 W Danforth RoadEdmond, OK 73003-5280www.brookdale.com

Brookdale Edmond Santa FeAssisted Living / Nursing HomesMs. Danelle Zemke ............... 330-6600 1500 N Santa Fe Ave.Edmond, OK 73003www.brookdale.com

Brookdale Midwest CityAssisted Living / Nursing HomesMr. Del Reed ......................... 741-2000 615 W Blueridge DriveMidwest City, OK 73110-1241www.brookdale.com

Brookdale NormanAssisted Living / Nursing HomesMs. Melissa Patterson .......... 573-9200 1701 E Alameda StreetNorman, OK 73071-3078www.brookdale.com

Brookdale Northwest 122nd St.Assisted Living / Nursing HomesMs. Lisa Dimonico ................ 755-7800 2435 NW 122nd St.Oklahoma City, OK 73120www.brookdale.com

Brookdale Oklahoma City NorthAssisted Living / Nursing HomesMs. Michelle Shepard ........... 752-4220 12401 Dorset DriveOklahoma City, OK 73120www.brookdale.com

Brookdale Oklahoma City SouthAssisted Living / Nursing HomesMs. Jessica Daniel ................ 691-3366 2500 SW 89th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73159www.brookdale.com

Brookdale Oklahoma City SouthwestAssisted Living / Nursing HomesMr. Scott Slemp .................... 691-0409 10001 S May Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73159-6600 www.brookdale.com

Brookdale Oklahoma City WestAssisted Living / Nursing HomesMs. Karen Baine ................... 773-8300 7535 W Hefner RoadOklahoma City, OK 73162www.brookdale.com

Brookdale Quail CreekAssisted Living / Nursing HomesMs. Jacki Winn ...................... 748-6464 12928 N May Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73120www.brookdale.com

Brookdale Statesman ClubRetirement Communities & HomesMs. Leslie Stone ................... 755-9009 10401 Vineyard Blvd.Oklahoma City, OK 73120-3781www.brookdale.com

Caviness Landscape / Design, Inc.Landscape - Architects / Contractors / ServicesSwimming PoolsMrs. Kathy Caviness ............. 330-2844 409 N Sugar Hill DriveArcadia, OK 73007www.cavinesslandscape.com

Central State Beauty and Wellness CollegeBeauty Schools & CollegesMs. Michelle Hamon ............. 722-4499 8494 Northwest ExpresswayOklahoma City, OK 73162www.csbaokc.com

Creative Photo Video, Inc.Audio-Visual Production ServicesMr. Rick Joiner ...................... 210-3233 5845 NW 72nd PlaceOklahoma City, OK 73132www.cpvokc.com


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Four Seasons Sunrooms & MoreHome Improvement / Remodeling / RepairsMr. Don Durrett ..................... 842-3622 13900 N Santa Fe Ave.Edmond, OK 73013www.oksunrooms.com

Board of Advisors Fraternal Order of Police (Lodge 123-OKC)Associations / Membership OrganizationsSgt. Mark Nelson .................. 236-4631 1624 S Agnew Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73108-2434www.fop123okc.com

Huddleston Investments, Inc.Government RelationsMr. Gary Huddleston ............. 833-1081 11321 S Santa Fe Ave.Edmond, OK 73025-1366

Integrated Business TechnologiesInformation TechnologyMr. Bret Grady ............. (918) 770-8738 1914 W Reno St., Suite ABroken Arrow, OK 74012-1473www.ibtsupport.com

Board of Advisors Jetta CorporationManufacturersMs. Sarah Fields ................... 340-6661 425 Centennial Blvd.Edmond, OK 73013-3732www.jettacorp.com

Make-A-Wish Foundation of OklahomaNonprofit / Service AgenciesMrs. Kendra Loper ................ 286-4000 5201 N Shartel Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73118www.oklahoma.wish.org

Oklahoma Sports & Orthopedics Institute (OSOI)Physicians & SurgeonsMs. Tish Marshall ................. 478-7111 13401 N Western Ave., Suite 301Oklahoma City, OK 73134www.osoi.com

Olson, Neaves Company PCAccountants and Accounting ServicesMr. Forrest W. Olson .............. 842-4418 1900 Northwest Expressway, Suite 600Oklahoma City, OK 73118-1804

PlanSource Benefit AdministrationEmployee Benefits SpecialistsMs. Laura Smith .......... (727) 744-4891 101 S Garland Ave., Suite 203Orlando, FL 32801-3277www.plansource.com

Potomac Strategic Development Co., LLCGovernment RelationsMr. Steve Carey ........... (703) 395-1241 101 Constitution Ave., NW, 9th FloorWashington, DC 20001-2133www.potomacstrategic.com

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Rupture Pin Technology, Inc.ManufacturersMr. Anthony Taylor ................ 789-1884 8230 SW 8th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73128www.rupturepin.com

Scott Manufacturing, Inc.ManufacturersMr. Thomas Miller ................. 949-2728 900 E Grand Blvd.Oklahoma City, OK 73129www.scott-mfg.com

Board of AdvisorsStar Building SystemsManufacturers - Metal BuildingsMr. David Alexander ..... (800) 879-7827 8600 S I-35 Service RoadOklahoma City, OK 73149-3100www.starbuildings.com

The Street AgencyMarketing & SalesMr. Kevin Duane ................... 620-1440 4301 Butler PlaceOklahoma City, OK 73118www.thestreetagency.com

TAP Advisors, LLCDrug & Alcohol TestingMr. David Reddick ................. 606-2700 2301 W I-44 Service RoadOklahoma City, OK 73112

Thunder Team RealtyReal EstateMs. Ieasha Howell Larkpor .... 525-5055 1701 N Broadway Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73103www.thunderteamrealty.com

TotallyTickets.comEntertainment - Event Ticket SalesMr. Billy Becher .................... 295-2222 200 S Oklahoma Ave., Suite 120Oklahoma City, OK 73104-2409www.totallytickets.com

Tri-State Construction Services, LLCConstruction CompaniesMr. Gary E. Allison ................ 463-7700 7608 N Harvey Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73116-7715www.tsig.com

Tri-State Fire and Security, LLCFire Protection Equipment / Supplies / MonitoringMr. Gary E. Allison ................ 463-7700 7608 N Harvey Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73116-7715www.tsig.com

Tri-State Power Construction, LLCConstruction CompaniesMr. Gary E. Allison ................ 463-7700 7608 N Harvey Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73116-7715www.tsig.com

WoodSpring SuitesHotels & MotelsMr. Jeff Huggins .................... 945-2255 4300 W I-40 Service Rd.Oklahoma City, OK 73108www.woodspring.com

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DAVID RAINBOLT BancFirstChairman

PETER B. DELANEYOGE Energy Corp.

Immediate Past Chairman

JOHN HART Continental Resources

Treasurer

BRUCE LAWRENCE INTEGRIS Health Corporate Secretary

CLAYTON I. BENNETT Dorchester Capital

Vice Chair, Strategic Planning

CARL E. EDWARDSPrice Edwards & Company

Vice Chair, Bioscience

JUDY J. HATFIELD, CCIM Equity Commercial Realty, LLC

Vice Chair, Membership

RHONDA HOOPER Jordan Advertising

Vice Chair, Economic Development

PERCY KIRK Cox Communications Oklahoma

Vice Chair, Marketing & Communications

BRADLEY W. KRIEGERArvest Bank

Vice Chair, Government Relations

DAVID A. JACKSON JPMorganChase Bank, N.A.

Vice Chair, Military/Aerospace

TOM J. MCDANIEL American Fidelity Foundation

Vice Chair, MAPS Development

J. LARRY NICHOLS Devon Energy Corporation

Vice Chair, Strategic Planning

JOHN RICHELS Devon Energy Corporation

Vice Chair, Forward Oklahoma City

TERESA ROSEVice Chair, Education/Workforce

Development

NATALIE SHIRLEY Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City Vice Chair, Convention & Visitors Bureau

ROY H. WILLIAMS, CCE Greater Oklahoma City Chamber

President & CEO

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