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The 2011 session of the Oklahoma Legislature adjourned on May 27. It was a very successful year for the Greater OKC Chamber, with most all of its legislative priorities being achieved.

“The Chamber’s Government Relations team worked diligently throughout the session to engage legislators,” said Bradley W. Krieger, Arvest Bank, vice chair of Government Relations for the Chamber. “Thanks to the hard work of our team and the commitment of our members to work with legislators, we were able to accomplish many things during the 2011 session.”

Following is a recap of the 2011 Legislative Session as it relates to the Chamber’s priorities.

Priority:Enactmajorlawsuit(tort)reform

rEsult:significantlawsuitreform enacted,including:

• $350,000 cap on non-economic damages in negligence cases

• Elimination of joint and several liability

• Damages limited to defendant’s degree of fault

• Other reforms including improved jury instructions and class action petition requirements

legislative priorities aCHieveD at Capitol

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global Convention sHowCases oK’s growing biosCienCe inDustry

Last month, oklahoma’sgrowingbioscienceindustryhadadelegationofmorethan70–includingoklahomaGovernorMaryFallin–positioningoklahomaattheBio2011internationalConvention in

Washington, D.C., the world’s largest conference for biotechnology industry professionals. Delegates included scientists, business leaders, educators and economic development professionals. They spent four days promoting the accomplishments of the growing Oklahoma bioscience sector, and made valuable business connections to continue the growth of this important industry. Governor Fallin’s appearance marked the first time Oklahoma’s governor has joined the delegation.

theregion’sbioscienceemploymentgrew17.8percentbetween2001and2008,outpacingthe15.9percentgrowthinemploymentnationally. The industry continues to provide high-quality, high-wage jobs – with an average annual wage of nearly $50,000, more than $12,000 greater than the average private sector annual wage for Greater Oklahoma City. Astudyreleasedearlierthisyearshowedthatthebioscienceindustrycontributes$6.7billionintotaleconomicactivitytotheregion,supports 51,000 total jobs earning $2.2 billion in employee compensation, and generates $227 million in state and local taxes.

“The recent findings of our Battelle Bioscience study reinforce how vital bioscience is to our economy,” said Roy H. Williams, president & CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, which organized the trip. “We have new companies forming, new

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There has been a lot of conversation in our community lately about the construction of the new convention center, particularly regarding the timing and where it should fall within the list of projects. A frequent theme in the conversations is that we should build the other projects first because the convention center doesn’t contribute to our quality of life in Oklahoma City. I would argue that quite the opposite is true. And my argument is based on factual data, not on my personal opinion.

While a convention center is no doubt an important economic driver and generator for the visitor industry, there is much more to what a convention center brings to Oklahoma City. Since 1972 the Myriad, now the Cox Convention Center, has been our community’s meeting place. It is where we celebrate with events like graduations, banquets and concerts. It is where we feed the hungry each year at Thanksgiving. It is where we meet to talk about business, or hold a prayer breakfast or even mourn our losses, as we did recently for Clara Luper. In fact, if you look at attendance and revenue numbers for the Cox Center, you would find that two-thirds of all attendees at the convention center (340,000 of the total 520,000) are “us”, not out-of-town visitors.

Our community is growing fast, and this new convention center will serve as our city’s living room and dining room – where our family gathers and also where we host our guests. Each is vitally important to our city. Let’s not put this off because it is for “someone else.” Let’s build this convention center for ourselves – for the events we will share there, and for the economic benefit it will bring our city through visitor spending, more jobs in the visitor industry and a larger tax base.

The first MAPS initiative was not a success just because it built quality of life for residents. Yes, that was undoubtedly critical – but it was also a success due to increased investment and additional quality of life amenities that were attracted through private investment. The convention center brings us a quality of life amenity and a tremendous economic generator. That is a goal we can all support. This is a win-win: a win for economic development and a win for our quality of life.

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air sHow oFFers opportunities to promote, expanD aerospaCe inDustry

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, along with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, attended the International Paris Air Show June 20-26. The delegation was led by Oklahoma’s Senior Senator James M. Inhofe and Secretary of Science and Technology Stephen McKeever. The Chamber shared a booth with community partners and Oklahoma aerospace companies, including Pro-Fab, Inc. of Oklahoma City.

“These trips give us the opportunity to share what sets Oklahoma apart from other investment destinations,” said Robin Roberts Krieger, senior vice president of economic development. “Our state is dedidated to working closely with companies looking to invest here, and we are always looking at industry-related research and development activity to see how we can grow our aerospace industry and strengthen our companies.”

Aerospace is one of Oklahoma’s largest industries, with 143,000 individuals employed at 500 companies.

The International Paris Air Show has been the premier and largest worldwide event dedicated to the aviation and space industry for a century. With nearly 2,000 exhibitors, 138,000 trade visitors, 3,000 journalists and 200 official delegations, the show is a key point of contact for the industry.

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new greatergraDs.Com improves intern reCruitmentTo kick off another year of InternOKC, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s intern leadership program, theChamberlaunchedanewandimprovedGreaterGrads.com.

Along with a fresh new design and easier-to-navigate content, employers now have the ability to post and manage internship listings via a convenient login. Employerscansetastartdateandenddateforinternships,aswellasanexpirationdateforwhenalistingshouldbeautomaticallyremovedfromthesite.thesenewfeaturesmakepostingandmanaginginternshipopportunitieseveneasier.

“This site is a vital tool for both employers looking to hire interns and students and graduates looking for internships,” said Drew Dugan, vice president, Education & Workforce Development. “Making the site more user-friendly for both groups will help us be more effective in our overall effort to increase the amount of successful internships in the Oklahoma City metro area.”

Visit www.GreaterGrads.com to see the new site and post internships for your company. Need help developing an intern program at your company? Contact Drew Dugan at [email protected].

Above: By logging in, companies can create and manage their internship listing. New management capabilities include setting a start and end date for internships, as well as the ability to set an expiration date for each listing.

Right: Previous intern testimonials and a calendar of events help students understand the importance of internships and stay up-to-date on intern events.

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July 12Sunset Receptiontime: 4 - 6 p.m.location: Metro Appliances & More, 220 NE 150th St.Cost: Admission is free. RSVP not required.

July 27MegaLunchtime: 11 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.Location: Southern Nazarene University, 6729 NW 39th ExpresswayCost: $35 for members; Reservations must be made 72 hours prior to the event.

August 3Practical Politicstime: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.location: Oklahoma City University,2501 N. BlackwelderCost: $30, includes lunch; Free to college students

August 9Member Orientationtime: 4:30 - 6 p.m.location: Chamber offices, 123 Park Ave.Cost: Admission is free. RSVP to Christine Soileau at [email protected] or 297-8961

August 18State of the Schoolstime: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.location: Cox Convention Center, One Myriad GardensCost: $50 for members, $75 for non-members

sunset reCeption: July 12Networking plays a key role in the success of today’s businesses. Don’t miss your opportunity to network with other Chamber members and the public at the sunsetreception,tuesday,july12,from4to6p.m.,atMetroAppliances&More,220NE150thst.

megalunCH: July 27Want to promote your business to the maximum amount of people? AttendMegalunch,Wednesday,july27,from11a.mto1:45p.m.atsouthernNazareneuniversity,6729NW39thExpressway.This fast-paced, intensive luncheon series that

uses a computerized rotation schedule to make sure you reach a variety of people. You’ll have 90 seconds to promote your products and services to other Chamber members. With nearly 100 business people attending each quarter, MegaLunch is sure to help you maximize your networking opportunities.

praCtiCal politiCs seminar: aug. 3Want to run for office or know someone who does? Come to PracticalPolitics,Wednesday,Aug.3from8:30a.m.to1p.m.atoklahomaCityuniversity,2501N.Blackwelder, in the McDaniel University Center, Great Hall. This half-day seminar

will educate and inspire anyone interested in running for public office. Learn about becoming a candidate, running a successful campaign and more. Current and former political leaders, including State Representative Scott Inman; Pat McFerron, CMA Strategies; Doug Sanderson, Oklahoma County Election Board; Mayor Mick Cornett and others will be on-hand to provide insight. Registration is $30 per person (free to college students).

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Entertainclients,prospectsandfriendswhilepromotingyourbusinessattheannualChamberGolftournament!

October 17 or 18Gaillardia Country Club Team of four: $1,000

Receive even more recognition for your company by being a hole and team sponsor for $1,400.

Visit www.okcchamber.com/TRDC to contact a TRDC volunteer and sign up today!

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state oF tHe sCHools: aug. 18Education reform is a priority in Oklahoma and

across the nation. Atstateoftheschools,thursday,Aug.18,attheCoxConventionCenter,oneMyriadGardens,from11:30a.m.to1p.m.,you’ll hear how Oklahoma has become a leader in early childhood education and how our efforts to improve K-20 education compares to other states and communities.

Individual tickets for this event are $50 for Chamber members with advanced reservations and $75 for non-members. For information on sponsorship opportunities or to purchase corporate tables of 10 for $1,000, contact Meredith Manley at 297-8964 or [email protected].

Special thanks to Signature Sponsor: Cox Business.

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investinginsponsorshipsandadvertisingavailablethroughtheGreateroklahomaCityChamberwillgetyourcompanyormessageinfrontofbusinessleadersacrossour10-countyregion.

With more than 5,000 members, the Chamber offers advertisers a unique, business-minded audience. Take advantage of unique marketing opportunities by sponsoring one or more of the Chamber’s many events. Several Chamber events are open to the public, giving your company even more exposure.

Eventsponsorshipopportunitiesinclude:

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More than 100 TRDC volunteers are ready to help you find the best marketing solutions for your company through a variety of sponsorships and advertising options. Volunteers can answer questions and provide price points on marketing opportunities for dozens of Chamber events and publications. Visitwww.okcchamber.com/trDCtofindoutmore.

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• Legislative Guide

• Membership Directory

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• Annual Meeting

• Breaking Through luncheons

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• State of the Economy

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facilities being built and new discoveries coming out of Oklahoma every year. It’s important that we attend shows such as this one, so we can showcase our efforts to key players in the industry.”

The BIO International Convention saw an estimated 16,500 attendees from across the globe at this year’s conference. Oklahoma delegates included representatives from Ardmore, Edmond, Norman, Oklahoma City, Ponca City and Stillwater. Attendees helped staff the 1,600-sq.-ft. Oklahoma Bioscience Pavilion, complete with touch screen monitors showcasing Oklahoma’s bioscience companies, infrastructure and assets. It was staffed by scientists and bioscience representatives who answered questions from prospective clients that were looking at the possibility of doing business in Oklahoma. Delegates also

attended networking events and set one-on-one meetings with parties interested in Oklahoma’s bioscience industry.

All of the delegates’ efforts were marketed under the banner of the Oklahoma Bioscience Association, an organization formed in 2008 to promote the growth of the Oklahoma bioscience industry through partnerships between Oklahoma’s bioscience companies, research institutions, scientists, economic development organizations and the larger business community.

For more information about Oklahoma’s bioscience industry, contact Len Becker, manager, business development and bioscience, or visit www.okbio.org.

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GreateroklahomaCityBioscienceEmploymentBiosciencesubsector.......................................................................#Establishments.................................................. Employment

Total Private Sector .......................................................................................40,491 ................................................................... 520,777

Agricultural Feedstock & Chemicals .................................................................. 2 ................................................................................. 63

Drugs & Pharmaceuticals ................................................................................ 10 .............................................................................. 136

Medical Devices & Equipment .......................................................................... 82 .............................................................................. 834

Research, Testing, & Medical Labs .................................................................. 196 .......................................................................... 2,470

Total Nonhospital Biosciences ......................................................................... 290 .......................................................................... 3,503

Hospitals ......................................................................................................... 68 ......................................................................... 22,693

totalBiosciences......................................................................................... 358....................................................................... 26,196

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Priority:Enactcomprehensiveworkers’ compensationreform

rEsult:Completere-writeofoklahoma’s compensationlaws

• Adopted standardized system of medical care for injured workers

• New schedule of medical and hospital fees to reduce cost of treatment by five percent

• Reductions in benefits and duration workers can receive payments for certain injuries

• No benefits for work-place injuries for employees under influence of drugs or alcohol

• Additional reform will be pursued in the future

Priority:Preventenactmentofharshstate immigrationreform

rEsult:Allimmigrationreformlegislation defeated

• 23 immigration reform bills introduced

• Chamber led effort to defeat legislation in order to prevent economic devastation caused by Arizona’s law; testified before Joint Task Force on Immigration Reform; spoke at Immigration Reform Forums

• Will likely be an issue again in 2012 as U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld certain anti-business provisions of Arizona’s 2007 law as constitutional

Priority:Enact“providerfee”legislationto supportstate’sMedicaidprogram

rEsult:Governorsignedsupplemental HospitaloffsetPaymentProgram(sHoPP)

• Will allow the state to access federal matching funds

• 77 of state’s 146 hospitals will pay 2.5 percent of revenues into revolving fund

• Will raise $150 million in state funds that will generate $200 million in federal matching funds

• Will stabilize hospitals, keep doctors from leaving the state and ensure quality health care for more Oklahomans

Priority:ProtectChamber’stransportation priorities

rEsult:oDot’sEight-yearConstructionPlan remainsintact

• $106 million appropriated to ODOT plus $70 million state bond issue will protect ODOT’s eight-year plan

• Allows for timely completion of OKC area transportation projects:

• I-40 Crosstown realignment mainline (2012)

• Teardown of existing elevated portion of I-40 Crosstown (2013)

• Lincoln/Byers Exit to connect Bricktown with Boathouse Row and Oklahoma River

• Construction of Downtown Boulevard (2014)

• Other OKC area projects now on ODOT’s eight-year plan: I-235/I-44, Highway 74 north of Memorial, Crossroads Interchange

Priority:ProtectEDGE(Economic DevelopmentGeneratingExcellence)FuND

rEsult:$150millioninEDGEFundnotused toaddressstate’sbudgetshortfall

• Rep. Mike Reynolds introduced legislation to repeal the EDGE Fund and return its $150 million to the General Revenue Fund

• The legislation did not receive a hearing and final budget agreement left EDGE Fund intact

• EDGE Fund will continue to generate economic development, diversify economy

Priority:opposeeffortstounreasonably restrictbiosciencegrowth/research

rEsult:legislationproposingbanon embryonicstemcellresearchnotenacted

• Bioscience Industry annual economic impact in the greater OKC region: $6.7 billion

• Legislation making it a crime to conduct embryonic stem cell research in Oklahoma passed the House (86-8) but not heard in the Senate. Issue is dormant until 2012

• Criminalizing medical research will make it difficult to attract/retain scientists and research dollars necessary to support central Oklahoma’s thriving bioscience industry

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Priority:Address$16.5billionunfunded liabilityinoklahoma’spensionsystem

rEsult:significantpensionreformenacted, including:

• Requirement that legislature fund (or not pass) cost of living adjustments expected to save $5 billion

• Mandated increase in retirement age for judges, teachers, elected and public officials

• Five pension reform bills signed into law expected to yield $6.8 billion in savings

• Chamber authored op-ed in The Oklahoman supporting substantial pension reform

Priority:reinstatetheAerospaceEngineer taxCredit

rEsult:taxcreditreinstatedeffective july1,2011

• Placed under moratorium by 2010 Legislature

• $5,000 credit for employees, employers; also tuition reimbursement provisions

• Will support the workforce demands of growing aerospace industry, keep new engineers from leaving Oklahoma.

• One of first bills signed by Governor Fallin

Priority:Protectkeyeconomicdevelopment incentiveprogramsfromrepeal

rEsult:Allkeyincentivesprotected

• 16 critical economic development incentive programs identified by Chamber

• Three categories: Premier Incentives, Foundational Incentives and Industry Specific Incentives

• All incentive programs identified by the Chamber were protected from repeal or moratorium

• Legislation passed to create a task force to study incentives will begin meeting later this year

Priority:Advancethediscussionon allowingpeopletovoteonallowingwine, strongbeertobesoldinoklahomagrocery andconveniencestores

rEsult:legislationpassedcreatinga 21-membertaskforcetostudytheissue

• Chamber met with industry stakeholders: liquor wholesalers, retailers, beer distributors, grocers, etc.

• Task force will be comprised of industry stakeholders, legislators,a Chamber representative

• Goal: draft legislation for 2012 session to allow people to vote on issue in November 2012

• If passed, will bring significant upscale retailers to the state

Priority:Passlegislationtoallowstate bondstobeissuedtopartiallyfund completionofAiCCM

rEsult:legislationnotbroughtupfora vote–futurefundingforcompletionof AmericanindianCulturalCenter&Museum (AiCCM)isuncertain

• Legislation proposed allowing issuance of $38.5 million in state bonds to be matched by $40 million in privately raised funds

• Approx. $82 million raised or committed to AICCM, approx. $78 million necessary to complete

2011 marked second year in a row legislation to help complete this project was not enacted

The Chamber’s Government Relations team worked throughout the session to lobby legislators on a variety of priority issues.

theGreateroklahomaCityChamberandAmericanFidelityFoundationaresponsoringaone-daydowntownschoolsupplydrivetobenefittheFoundationforoklahomaCityPublicschoolsinconjunctionwiththeChamber’sannualstateoftheschoolsevent.

Guests attending the luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 18, can bring school supplies to the event or drop them off at downtown collection boxes. Collection boxes will be placed in the following locations:

• Leadership Square, 211 N. Robinson Ave.

• First National Center, 120 N. Robinson Ave.

• Cotter Ranch Tower (Chase Tower), 100 N. Broadway Ave.

theChamberisencouragingbusinesseslocatedoutsideofthedowntownareaorthosewhowillnotbeattendingtheeventtocollectsuppliesattheirofficesanddropthemoffattheChamberoffices,123ParkAve.,fromthursday,Aug.11untilthursday,Aug18.Visit www.okcchamber.com/stateoftheschools to get more information about the event on Aug. 18 and to download a poster for the supply drive.

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Nearly 50 representatives from the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to visit with Oklahoma’s congressional delegation and Pentagon officials. The representatives included Mayor Mick Cornett, members of the Chamber, Tinker Air Force Base officials, Chamber staff and others.

“Oklahoma City has vital interests in the work being done in our nation’s capital,” said Mayor Mick Cornett. “It is important that we take this trip to spend time with our delegation and hear how they are working for Oklahoma City. It is equally important for us to share with them the work we’re doing on their behalf back home.”

A reception hosted by the Chamber attracted not only Oklahoma’s congressional delegation, but also top-level Pentagon officials, including the top four Air Force officials where they spoke to the group about the importance of Tinker and Oklahoma City.

“The relationship between Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City and the Air Force is strong,” said Peter B. Delaney, OGE Energy Corp. “The way Oklahoma City works to support Tinker and its efforts resonates with the Air Force, and it’s shown in their participation in our events.”

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Nineteeninternationalsoftballgames,includingtheslowpitchBorderBattleiii,willtakeplaceduringtheWorldCupofsoftballVijuly21-25attheAmateursoftballAssociation(AsA)ofAmericaHallofFameComplex.The event, sanctioned by the International Softball Federation, features premiere international women’s fast pitch teams from Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Japan and the United States. Men’s slow pitch teams from Canada and the USA will also play in Oklahoma City.

“The World Cup of Softball is the premier event in international women’s fast pitch softball, and the Border Battle is the top event in men’s slow pitch. We could not be more excited to welcome players from around the country and around the world to our stadium this July,” said ASA Executive Director Ron Radigonda. “thepeopleofoklahomaCityhavebeenincrediblysupportiveofoursportformanyyears.Whenourathleteswalkontothefieldwith‘usA’acrosstheircheststhissummer,weknowthecommunitywillbeinthestandstocheerthemon.theatmosphereiswhatmakestheWorldCupsuchanincredibleexperienceforathletesandfans.”

For its sixth run in Oklahoma City, the World Cup will feature the 2011 USA Softball Women’s National Team with other teams scheduled to appear: 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist Australia, 2010 International Softball Federation (ISF) Women’s World Championship Bronze Medalist Canada, 2009 European Softball Federation (ESF) Women’s Championship Bronze Medalist Czech Republic, 2009 ESF Women’s Championship Silver Medalist Great Britain, and 2008 Olympic Champion Japan. On Saturday afternoon, the men’s slow pitch Border Battle will return as USA and Canada will face off for the third time in a much anticipated rivalry match up.

All-session tickets, which are $275 and $325 for the Ultimate Fan Zone seating in the first three rows of the stadium, $75 for other reserved seating and $40 for general admission seating, can be purchased online now at SoftballOutlet.com or by calling 800-654-8337. Single session general admission tickets are also available.

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HotsummerExhibitsattheoklahomaHistoryCenterStay cool while learning about cars, cowboys and classic style.

oklahomaDriven:Cars,CollectorsandtheBirthoftheoklahomaHighwayCommissionThrough March 2012 “Oklahoma Driven” features one-of-a-kind, brass-era automobiles from the personal collections of Sooner Regional chapter members of the HCCA. Hear their stories as they relate their car restoration experiences. Coupled with the story of Oklahoma’s early highway development, these collectors and their antique automobiles illustrate the early formation of America’s pervasive car culture. The fascinating designs of these automobiles are accentuated by scenes of early Oklahoma roadways as well as by artifacts relating to driving these machines and building the roadways they traveled.

Pickin’andGrinnin’:royClark,“HeeHaw”andCountryHumorThrough May 2012 The Oklahoma History Center is giving a “salute!” to the long-running country variety show with the new exhibition “Pickin’ and Grinnin:’ Roy Clark, ‘Hee Haw’ & Country Humor”. The 3,000-sq-ft exhibit features recreations of the “Hee Haw” cornfield, barbershop and porch sets, spotlights the more than 40 Oklahoma stars who performed on the series, and traces the roots of the show’s rural humor back to 1920s tent shows and the early days of radio and television.

thereturnofElegance:AnEveningWearCollectionMid-July 2011 through 2012 This exhibit will showcase more than 25 evening gowns from the textile collection of the Oklahoma Historical Society. Many of these gowns were worn by Oklahoma women at inaugural balls, society events and other special occasions. Also featured in the exhibit will be fashion accessories including footwear and evening bags.

Formoreinformation,gotowww.okhistorycenter.org.

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welCome new members!AdvancedBodyscanMEDICAL - IMAGING SERVICESMr. Larry Trucano ...................242-1390 13900 N. Portland Ave., Suite 100Oklahoma City, OK 73134www.advancedbodyscan.net

Allstateroofing&ConstructionROOFING / ROOFING CONTRACTORSMr. Brett Rostochil .................550-9289 11316 Cedar Hollow Rd.Oklahoma City, OK 73162www.allstateroofingokc.com

AmericooilCompanyOIL & GAS SERVICESMr. Som Sengupta .................810-0686 832 N.W. 50th St.P.O. Box 18964Oklahoma City, OK 73154www.americo-usa.com

Auto/lockAutomotivelocksmithAUTOMOBILE REPAIRING & SERVICEMr. Timothy A. Peak ...............942-8101 8617 S. Independence Ave.P.O. Box 891438Oklahoma City, OK 73189-1438

B&WsolarAirManufacturingMANUFACTURERSMs. Kathryn Wood ..................390-4408 17001 S.E. 29th St.Choctaw, OK 73020

Bellasalon,llCBEAUTY SALONS / BARBER SHOPS / SPASMs. Tammy L. Cole ................359-0589 21 E. 4th St.Edmond, OK 73034-3825

Benefitsselect,llCINSURANCE AGENTS, BROKERS AND SERVICEMr. Clint Franklin ...................206-3739 2500 S. Broadway, Suite 132Edmond, OK 73013-4039

BombardiertransportationRAILROAD CAR MANUFACTURERSMr. Brian Murphy ......... (732) 241-9283 4 Fayette LaneAberdeen, NJ 07747www.bombardier.com

Board of Advisors BronzeBrown Mackie CollegeSCHOOLS - UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGESDr. Debi O’Dea .......................... 621-8000 7101 N.W. Expressway, Suite 800Oklahoma City, OK 73132www.brownmackie.edu

Lead Investor BronzeCamelot Roofing and ConstructionCONTRACTORS - ROOFINGMr. Ted Webb ............................ 329-7663 3100 Creekwood CourtNorman, OK 73072www.camelotroofs.com

CarpetConcepts,llCFLOOR COVERINGSMs. Sharon K. Dosser ............722-7373 8200 N. Glade Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73132

Cascadeoil,llCOIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTIONMr. Lawrence M. Nilsen .........348-7296 6803 Forest Creek Dr.Edmond, OK 73034

CharacterFirstTRAINING PROGRAMSMr. Steven Menzel .................815-0001 13800 Benson Rd., Suite 206Edmond, OK 73013www.characterfirst.com

CleanEnergyFuelsNATURAL GAS, PROPANE, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND COMPRESSORSMr. Ken Nicholson ........ (214) 572-6580 8117 Preston Rd., Suite 202Dallas, TX 75225www.cleanenergyfuels.com

CliffstaudeinsuranceAgency,inc.INSURANCEMr. Charles Wilson .................528-4887 2712 N. Pennsylvania Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73107

CosmeticsurgicalArts&rejuvenationofoklahomaPHYSICIANS & SURGEONS - COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVEMs. Theresa Hites ..................607-1333 12324 St. Andrews DriveOklahoma City, OK 73120www.cosmeticsurgicalartsokc.com

DavistruckserviceTRUCK SALES & SERVICEMr. Dale Davis .......................794-5092 3409 E. I -240 Service Rd.Oklahoma City, OK 73135www.ddtrucksonline.com

XtremelinersofokCTRUCK ACCESSORIESMr. Rudy Inselman .................943-7466 410 S. Eagle LaneOklahoma City, OK 73128www.xtremeliners.com

FirstMortgageCompanyMORTGAGESMs. Shelley Pruitt ...................842-8090 415 N. Broadway Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73102www.firstmortgage.com

FourstarFitnessFITNESS CENTERS AND TRAININGMr. Kevin McBride ..................496-8792 6900 N. May Ave.2618 N.W. 67th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73116

FreenylawGroup,llCATTORNEYS / LAWYERSMr. Scott Freeny .....................471-2392 P.O. Box 5115Edmond, OK 73083-5115www.freenylaw.com

HefnerEyeCare&opticalCenter,llCOPTOMETRISTS (O.D.)Dr. Kimberly Hefner ................728-8853 5757 N.W. 132nd St.Oklahoma City, OK 73142www.hefnereyecare.com

HideawayPizzaRESTAURANTSMs. Janie Harris 901 N. Broadway Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73116www.hideawaypizza.com

inoveonCorporationMEDICAL RESEARCHMr. G. Carl Gibson ..................271-9025 800 Research Parkway, Suite 370Oklahoma City, OK 73104www.inoveon.com

jazmo’zBourbonst.CafeRESTAURANTSMr. Clayton Robertson ............232-6666 100 E. California Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73104www.jazmoz.com

keepa,llCOIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTIONMr. Larry Davis ......................536-2636 101 N. Robinson Ave., Suite 1000Oklahoma City, OK 73102

lamptonAllentraining,llCHUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES / CONSULTINGMs. Lisa Lampton Allen .........760-0683 2909 quail Creek Rd.Oklahoma City, OK 73120www.lamptonallentraining.com

landrunCommercialrealEstateAdvisorsREAL ESTATE - COMMERCIALMr. Johnathan W. Russell .......231-5700114 N.W. 6th St., Suite 206Oklahoma City, OK 73102www.lrcre.com

legacyExpressCarWashCAR WASHING & POLISHINGMs. Scarlett Shorter ...............632-4616 2125 S.W. 104th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73159

Lead Investor BronzeMS Energy ServicesOIL & GAS FIELD SERVICESMr. Carthan Heard .................... 680-7570 3800 S. Thomas Rd.Oklahoma City, OK 73179www.msenergyservices.com

GregoryA.Mckenzie,PCATTORNEYS / LAWYERSMr. Gregory A. McKenzie ........330-2221 19100 Saddle River Dr.Edmond, OK 73012

PaulDavisrestorationFIRE & WATER DAMAGE RESTORATIONMs. Ashley Atashi ..................751-2939 13770 N. Lincoln Blvd.Edmond, OK 73013www.pauldavisrestorationoklahoma.com

PennMachine,inc.OIL FIELD EqUIPMENT / SUPPLIESMrs. Donna Dugan .................789-0084 8513 S.W. 2nd St.Oklahoma City, OK 73128

Board of Advisors BronzePitzer’s Lawn Management, Inc.LAWN AND GARDEN SERVICESMr. David J. Pitzer ..................... 844-8908 11401 S. Broadway Ave.Edmond, OK 73034www.pitzerslm.com

PortoFino’sitalianrestaurantRESTAURANTSMr. Franki Misini ....................601-8869 4700 W. Reno Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73127www.portofinositalian.com

redPlainsProfessional,inc.ENGINEERS - CIVILMr. Mark Farris, P.E. ...............341-4031 2933 S. Bryant Ave.Edmond, OK 73013-6137www.red-plains.com

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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.

restek,inc.WATERPROOFINGMr. Ellery N. Brown ................330-3950 6601 Boucher Dr.Edmond, OK 73034

rodeoopryAMUSEMENT / ENTERTAINMENT / ATTRACTIONSMs. Cindy Scarberry ...............297-9773 2221 Exchange Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73108www.ohfo.org

schelly’sAestheticsCOSMETICSMs. Schelly Hill ......................751-8930 12028 N. May Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73120www.permcosmetics.com

shieldManufacturinginc.CorporationPACKAGING - INDUSTRIALMs. Kathleen Oliver ................677-6222 1142 S.E. 29th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73129www.shieldmfg.com

sol-tecroofing&AlternativeEnergysolutionsCONTRACTORS - ROOFINGMs. Carissa Seal ....................562-8718 5617 N. Classen Blvd.Oklahoma City, OK 73118www.soltecroofing.com

Board of Advisors BronzeSTKOIL & GAS PROPERTIESMr. Sanjit Bhattacharya ............ 848-2435 2017 Woodcrest LaneEdmond, OK 73034

tompkins&tompkins,llCHEALTH SERVICESJohn F. Tompkins, II, MD .........752-8401 3024 Stonybrook Rd.Oklahoma City, OK 73120www.thetruthaboutourhealth.com

usidentitytheftsolutions,llCSECURITY SERVICE & SYSTEMSMr. Clarence Harmon .............626-8255 2512 S.W. 69th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73159www.usidtsolutions.com

u.s.technologiesSECURITY SYSTEMS / SECURITY GUARDSMr. Eric Johns ........................316-9756 201 N. Centennial WayMustang, OK 73064www.ustechnologiesok.com

unishippersDELIVERY SERVICESMr. Terry Cradduck .................793-2792 205 S.E. 34th St.Moore, OK 73160www.unishippers.com

WPs,inc.COMPUTER EqUIPMENT - SALES, SERVICE & CONTRACT MAINTENANCEMr. Jermaine Harrison, CSE, SMB ............................................. (580) 332-6601 3100 Arlington St.Ada, OK 74820-3059www.wpsinc.com

WealthPathinvestmentAdvisorsINVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICESMr. Brent Harless ...................562-3963 16428 Oconee Creek Dr.Edmond, OK 73013www.mywealthpath.net

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

CongratulationstothefollowingChambermembersontheirrecentGrandopenings&Groundbreakings!

All Chamber members are welcome to attend Grand Openings.

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How are we Doing oKC?Oklahoma City #1 in Gross Domestic Product

Large Metro Percentage Growth

•OKC ranked #3 overall and #1 among large metro markets in percentage change in real GDP, registering a 14.5% increase in metro output during 2008-2009 study period (most recent data available).

•80 of the top 100 U.S. markets suffered a decline over same time period.

•If Oklahoma City were a country, it would be the 118th largest economy in the world.

Sources: Bureau of Economic Analysis; U.S. Conference of Mayors

Economic Indicators

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]

Metro Percent Change in Real GDP 2008-09

What is GDP? It measures the total market value of all goods & services produced by a metro.Oklahoma City Albuquerque Kansas City Omaha San Antonio

Measure Change Rank Change Rank Change Rank Change Rank Change RankGross Domestic Product (GDP) Percent Change (2008-09) 14.5% 3 -1.3% 120 -2.3% 161 -1.4% 121 -0.9% 99

GDP Current Dollars (millions of dollars) $61,099 $35,498 $103,137 $45,733 $77,712

Focus on Cost of Living If you are earning $50,000 in Oklahoma City, you would have to earn a salary of $77,100 in Washington, D.C. to maintain your current standard of living (after-tax dollars). Check out the Cost of Living Calculator at www.okcchamber.com – Moving to Oklahoma City to compare other cities.

Economic Indicators

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]

Where You Live Matters! Q1 - 2011 Average Price Report – ACCRA - www.coli.org

Apartment Rent Take-Out Total Energy Bill Doctor 2 Liter Bottle Coke

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Oklahoma City $680 $9.00 $131.23 $ 94.71 $1.33 $2.19 $8.21

Albuquerque $ 716 $8.00 $175.02 $88.50 $1.56 $2.05 $10.25

Dallas $ 711 $9.04 $ 187.67 $ 95.50 $1.75 $1.94 $9.33

Kansas City $ 739 $8.00 $169.12 $ 84.90 $1.22 $2.03 $9.18

Omaha $ 663 $8.00 $ 147.45 $ 102.00 $1.57 $1.88 $8.93

San Antonio $ 1,020 $8.75 $ 202.58 $ 82.33 $1.54 $2.02 $9.25

All City Avg. $ 828 $8.97 $167.32 $92.18 $1.56 $2.10 $8.96

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Focus on Cost of Living If you are earning $50,000 in Oklahoma City, you would have to earn a salary of $77,100 in Washington, D.C. to maintain your current standard of living (after-tax dollars). Check out the Cost of Living Calculator at www.okcchamber.com – Moving to Oklahoma City to compare other cities.

Economic Indicators

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]

Where You Live Matters! Q1 - 2011 Average Price Report – ACCRA - www.coli.org

Apartment Rent Take-Out Total Energy Bill Doctor 2 Liter Bottle Coke

Half Gallon Milk Saturday Night Movie Ticket Pizza Visit

Oklahoma City $680 $9.00 $131.23 $ 94.71 $1.33 $2.19 $8.21

Albuquerque $ 716 $8.00 $175.02 $88.50 $1.56 $2.05 $10.25

Dallas $ 711 $9.04 $ 187.67 $ 95.50 $1.75 $1.94 $9.33

Kansas City $ 739 $8.00 $169.12 $ 84.90 $1.22 $2.03 $9.18

Omaha $ 663 $8.00 $ 147.45 $ 102.00 $1.57 $1.88 $8.93

San Antonio $ 1,020 $8.75 $ 202.58 $ 82.33 $1.54 $2.02 $9.25

All City Avg. $ 828 $8.97 $167.32 $92.18 $1.56 $2.10 $8.96

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If you are earning $50,000 in Oklahoma City, you would have to earn a salary of $77,100 in Washington, D.C. to maintain your current standard of living (after-tax dollars).

Check out the Cost of Living Calculator at www.okcchamber.com – Moving to Oklahoma City

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