 Auction Theme Set for September 18th Event!
Get ready to go to the Caribbean at this year's Annual Auction with the theme "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere"! The Jimmy Buffet inspired event will be held on September 18, 2009.
The format of the evening will change this year - watch for more details as the committee makes decisions to improve this great event!
The committee is now taking item donations. Contact Amanda Bowen today to discuss your addition to the auction. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business! |
Early Bird Apps Due THIS Friday by 5pm!
Applications for Leadership Edmond Class XXV are now available on the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce's web site. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 2009. Applications must be in by 5 p.m. on July 17, 2009 for the early-bird special.
Leadership Edmond is a leadership development program designed to provide community leaders with a deeper understanding of the critical issues affecting the Edmond area. This program also provides an ongoing source of diverse leaders who are prepared and committed to serve as catalysts and sustainers of positive change for the quality of life in the Edmond area. The program is presented by Edmond Medical Center. Read more... |
 Get Excited for New Video Tuesdays!
As you saw last week, we have started launching videos on Facebook. So now we have started "New Video Tuesdays" with a short new video uploaded to Facebook every week!
These videos are funny, informative and will let you know about upcoming events or just tell you how the Chamber is helping local businesses. We hope you will watch these and give us feedback!
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Tell Other Members/Learn What Others Are Doing 
If you look over to the right and up to the "Important Links" box you will see "Our Members Announce".
Did you know this is where you tell other members about your sales, changes in your business or whatever else you want them to know?
Be sure to check this page of our website often for information from other members.
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"What do your eyes say about you?"
July Women's Network Breakfast
Presented by Edmond Medical Center
When: Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 7:30 - 9a.m.
Where: River Oaks Golf Club, 10909 Clubhouse Road
Topic: "What do your eyes say about you?"
Speaker: Dr. Kim Hefner
Gold Host Sponsor: Coppermark Bank
Women's Network Breakfast is a great place to meet business women. This event features programs and speakers specifically tailored to women in business. The breakfast begins with a fun networking game from 7:30-8a.m. which allows attendees to meet and get to know each other. The speaker will start at 8 a.m.
Cost: $13 members - $15.50 non-members - $21 at the door
RSVP: Required!!!!! Please register online! You must click the "Register now" button to register. You will receive a confirmation email when you have registered. If you did not receive a confirmation email, you are not registered.
If you RSVP within 48 hours of the event you will be charged $18. If you walk in to the event you will be charged $21. You MUST RSVP online before 48 hours in advance to avoid penalty. |
 "Are leaders born or made?"
August Edmond Young Professionals Educational Event When: August 4th 11:30 -1:00 Where: Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St.Oklahoma City What: Leadership Who: Kelly Barnes, YourNextSpeaker, LLC Leadership is an age old topic. This session takes a fresh look at the question, "Are leaders born or made?" Kelly Barnes is a professional speaker, leadership coach, money wizard and associate speaker for YourNextSpeaker, LLC. Kelly's material draws from his numerous leadership roles and life experiences that have helped him turn his life into a true testimonial of leadership and life lessons. Cost: $10 or you can bring a new back pack and get in free You MUST RSVP online. Edmond Young Professionals - Presented by: Mo Anderson - Keller Williams; UCO |
Mingle at UCO!
August Morning Mingle
Presented by Allegiance Credit Union
When: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Where: UCO Alumni House, 320 Hurd Street (South of Thompson's Book Store)
Who can come: All members are invited.
About this event: Morning Mingle is a casual networking event hosted at a member business.
FREE! No RSVP! |
What can the Chamber do for you?
Presented by First Fidelity Bank
Come find out at the New Member Orientation! This is a fun, informative hour for new and old members alike! Members learn benefits and activities of the Chamber through a game and from other members.
When: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - 4-5 p.m.
Where: Chamber Offices
Gold Host Sponsor: Super Suppers - Edmond
Cost: FREE!
RSVP:Required!!!!! Register online. You must click the "Register now" button to register. You will receive a confirmation email when you have registered. If you did not receive a confirmation email, you are not registered. |
Welcome New Members!
Allstate - Edmond Insurance Services
307 E. Danforth, Ste. 112
Edmond, OK 73034
Aspen Athletic Club - Edmond
1409 E. Danforth
Edmond, OK 73034
Complete Landsculpture
525 Westland Dr.
Edmond, OK 73013
Koko FitClub
309 S. Bryant
Edmond, OK 73034
McBride Clinic Occupational Health
3406 S. Boulevard
Edmond, OK 73013
REES Associates, Inc.
9211 Lake Hefner
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
The 3 Geeks
610 S. Kelly
Edmond, OK 73003
Here are the upcoming
ribbon cuttings
- Thursday, July 16 1:00 pm Retropolitan (Lauren Owsley) - 1489 E 15th, Ste 148; Spring Creek Village
- Thursday, July 23 11:45 am Caliber Roof Systems (Henry Staggs) - at the Chamber Offices prior to Ambassadors' Meeting
- Thursday July 23 2:30 pm Switzer's Locker Room (Sarah Dunaway) - 1825 E. Memorial Rd.; W of Mercy After Hours
- Friday July 31 11:30 am Hibdon Tires (Ralph Blewett) - 1032 W. Danforth Rd; W of McDonald's on Danforth and Kelly
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Board of Advisors Mo Anderson, Keller Williams
Arvest Bank
Bank of America
Chase Bank
Deaconess Family Care
The Edmond Sun
Edmond Electric
First Commercial Bank
Integris Health
Kirkpatrick Bank
OGE Energy Corp.
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
Pelco Products, Inc. |
The Edmond Area Chamber Of Commerce Is Dedicated To:
Creating a Strong Local Economy
Promoting the Community
Providing Networking Opportunities and Business Contacts
Representing Business Interests to Government |
| Important Links
Members can share information and promotions with other members on this page. Please send your information to info@edmondchamber.com with Our Member's Announce in the subject box.
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| 2009 Calendar
July
Women's Network Breakfast
Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 7:30 - 9a.m.
River Oaks Golf Club
August
Morning Mingle August 5, 2009, 8-9:30, UCO Alumni House
Business After Hours
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 5:30 - 7 p.m.
SNB Bank of Edmond Lunch & Learn Thursday, August 13, 2009 - noon -1 p.m. New Teacher Reception - Thursday, August 13, 2009, 5:30 - 7-pm, Oak Tree Country Club - Register for this event now! - Edmond Young Professionals Community Service Event
August 14, 2009, 1-4p.m. UR Special
Membership Luncheon - Congresswoman
Mary Fallin
August 18, 2009 - 11:30-1pm
Women's Network Breakfast
Thursday, August 27, 2009 - 7:30 - 9a.m.
River Oaks Country Club
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Business Spotlight
Broadway Tag Agency just celebrated its 22nd year serving the Edmond/Oklahoma City area, and we're still running strong! In addition to the standard services, you can get something notarized, apply for a pikepass, and even renew an expired driver's license, provided you bring your state-issued birth certificate. We understand your time is valuable so we try to have less than 5-minutes wait time. If you can't make it in, utilize BroadwayTagAgency.com to renew your tags online or download any forms you may want. Our primary goal is to serve you better!
"I love being able to meet, connect, and support other great business leaders in the area. The Edmond Chamber of Commerce has been a valuable resource to help me accomplish that." -Terry Bowles, Agent
The Business Spotlight is drawn at each event from the members who attend and place their business card in the basket. | |
