July 22, 2009

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Newsletter   
Greetings! 
 
 
Tell other members about your business in the Chamber's Third Quarter printed newsletter. Ads are now on sale!
 
The Edmond Chamber's quarterly printed newsletter will be 12 pages, full color, and glossy four times a year. Ads will be used in place of newsletter inserts.

Each newsletter is directly mailed to more than 1,100 Chamber members. Eighty percent of our members are small businesses in the Edmond metro area.

Cost
Ad Size (W x H in inches) Cost
1/4 page - 3.9 x 5.125 $200 - 3 left
1/2 page - 7.9 x 5.125 $350 - 1 left
Full Page - with bleeds -7.9 x 10.4 $500 - 2 left
 
Ads are due August 5th, but we must have a contract to hold your spot. Please contact Lydia Miller for more info.
Last Call for Apps - Due July 31 by 5pm!LE logo
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. 
 
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...
LE class 24New Video Tuesday Launched Leadership Edmond Challenge!  
 
As you saw last week, we have started "New Video Tuesdays" with a short new video uploaded to Facebook every week! 
 
We now have it on YouTube as well, so everyone can view it! See this week's on YouTube here: This week's video! Find out what the LE Challenge is!

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!
UCO Hosts Business Expouco
 
When you join UCO's Business Expo during Stampede Week, nearly 16,000 students and 1,300 employees will be exposed to your participation booth as they traverse the heart of the UCO campus during their first week back to school.
 
When: August 20, 2009 - 9 am - 1 pm
Register Online: www.myinterfase.com/ucok/employer

The Expo is an excellent opportunity to gain awareness for your organization; find potential part-time, full-time, or internship
employees; and enjoy the UCO community. You will be provided with one 6' table, chairs, FREE parking, electricity if requested, canopy, and the opportunity to connect with new and continuing customers and potential employees!

For more info please contact: UCO Career Services, 405.974.3346,
careers@uco.edu 
Upcoming Events
eyp"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: The Unmade Leader: The Big Leadership Switches
 
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?" The topic is based around seven leadership "Switches" that literally turn on and off a leader's ability to positively influence others.
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!
 
Farmer's Insurance - R Hunt Agency
820 W. Danforth, A-18
Edmond, OK  73003
 
Lush berries
3217 S. Broadway, Ste. A
Edmond, OK  73013
 
Here are the upcoming 
 
ribbon cuttings
 
- 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 24 11:30 am Lush Berries (Bruce Bui) - 3217 S Broadway; on 33rd & Broadway next to Sprint

- Friday July 31 11:30 am Hibdon Tires (Ralph Blewett) - 1032 W. Danforth Rd; W of McDonald's on Danforth and Kelly

- Wednesday August 5 5:00 pm McBride Clinic (Holly) - 3406 S Boulevard; just S of Mardel next to Pizza Hut

- Thursday August 20 2:30 pm Waddell & Reed (Nellie Green) - 1425 S Fretz Ave

- Tuesday August 25 3:45 pm Integris Family Care Coffee Creek Clinic (Monell Winsell) - 2916 N. Kelly Ave.
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.
 
2009 Calendar
  
 
July
Women's Network Breakfast
Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 7:30 - 9a.m.
River Oaks Golf Club 
 
August
 
Edmond Young Professionals Educational Event
August 4, 2009 - 11:30-1 pm, Science Museum Oklahoma
- Register for this event now! -

  
Morning Mingle
August 5, 2009, 8-9:30, UCO Alumni House
 
New Member Orientation
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - 4-5 p.m.- Chamber Offices
- Register for this event now! - 
 
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

Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce
825 E Second St. Ste #100, Edmond, OK 73034
p: 405.341.2808 f: 405.340.5512 e: info@edmondchamber.com www.edmondchamber.com