Spirit Bank Presents the September E-news
Please join SpiritBank's Business Resource Center for a Business Solutions Series Event. Maximize Technology: The progression of business systems with enhanced operations. Featuring special guest speaker T. Sean Teague of Dallas - based ManageWatch Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Gaylord Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum 1400 Classen Drive at the corner of NW 13th & Shartel Avenue Seating is limited for this free event. Please RSVP today to Shauna George at 405-463-5011 or sgeorge@spiritbank.comThis is a paid advertisment. |
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Auction Item Spotlight:
Body RX & Amazing Trip to Express Ranch!
Greetings!
Each week, as we count down to the Annual Auction presented by Mercy Health on September 18, we will feature a unique auction item. This will give you a chance to get a sneak peak at this year's amazing event!
 Body RXYour body is sure to thank you with this package. Package includes the Jenny Craig Premium Success Program with lifetime support. It also includes the cost of food for a year. The Premium program includes personal consultant, weekly personalized weight loss menu plan and activity plan, personalized motivation plan, 24/7 Jenny Care Support, free use of e-tools through jennycraig.com, free reusable grocery bag, free weight loss success manual and free maintenance mastery manual. With this package, you also get two, one-year memberships to Aspen Athletic. They have locations all over the metro so you are always close to the gym and you can take any of the classes they offer.  Pony it up at Express Ranch
This is a rare and unique opportunity for you to get to see the Express Ranch. You and 19 guests will be treated to a catered dinner at the Express Ranch. After your dinner, you will get a personal tour of the ranch by Doug Sauter! The ranch is also the home of the Express Clydesdales. The beautiful horses will take you and your guests on a carriage ride around the ranch. You will want to be a rancher after this unforgettable day.
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Wal- Mart Donates $1,000 at Ribbon Cutting 
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market on 2nd Street presented Chamber President Ken Moore with a check for $1,000 at its Re-Grand Opening this morning. Store manager Milan Zak is pictured with Moore.
A big thank you to Wal-mart for supporting the Chamber and the Edmond community! |
Chamber Gathering Items for Troop Pack 
The Chamber's Military Affairs Council is gathering items to send overseas to members of its adopted wing at Tinker, the
3rd Combat Communications Group. The packs will be shipped the week of September 21st. Please bring items to the Chamber offices.
Items needed: Gum, sunflower seeds, hand sanitizer, small drink mix packets, candy that won't melt, beef jerky. A complete list of ideas for the pack is on our web site.
 A Message from Captain Steve Tupper -
"I asked a bunch of the guys at work what kind of stuff they wanted and here's the list they came up with.
Combos, magazines (fitness, sports, off-road, hunting and fishing), beef jerky, candy, calling cards, dvds (no specific ones listed), gum, cookies, various chips, pens and paper.
We appreciate anything you guys send over. You guys are awesome for thinking of us over here, we appreciate everything."
Steve |
Member Reward$ Program to Start October 1!
The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce will start a new program to reward members for event attendance and participation. The incentive program, similar to frequent flier miles, will start on October 1, 2009. The main objectives are to retain members and encourage participation at all functions and events. Members can accumulate points for attendance and then be eligible for prize drawings on a monthly or quarterly basis.  The Edmond Chamber will formally announce the program at the September 29th Membership Luncheon. The fourth quarter of 2009 will be used to test the program and will go from October 1, 2009 to December 18, 2009. Points will be awarded for event attendance and committee meeting attendance. Point standings will be in the Wednesday e-news every other week and will also be available for viewing on the Chamber's website. Member point standings will be updated every Friday on the web site. Prizes will be awarded on a monthly and quarterly basis. Members will be eligible for the prize drawings based on their accumulated points. A complete list of point values and program rules are listed on the Chamber's web site at www.edmondchamber.com. |
Tell us your thoughts!
Our annual membership survey has been emailed to you as well as included in the printed newsletter that is in the mail right now. We want to hear from you!!! Please fill out our survey so we can serve you better. If you haven't filled out the survey through one of the other two methods, please click here and fill it out now.
Thank you for your feedback! |
 New Video Tuesday: How does the Chamber benefit your business?
Hear Tad Kennedy tell how his business benefits from its Chamber membership. Maybe these benefits will help you too!
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!
Also, let us know what you would like to see on upcoming videos! |
Nominate a Business for the Small Business of the Year
(right) Othello's of Edmond - 2008 Edmond Chamber
Nominations close on October 1, 2009. The Small Business of the Year award will be given out at the Chamber's Annual Awards Banquet in 2010. Read more... | |
Jazzercise Presents September Events
September events at Jazzercise - Expanding schedule! New early morning and late night classes added. Junior Jazzercise after school program for kids starting after Labor Day. Visit http://www.edmondjazz.com for more info! |
 Small Business Workshop - RSVP NOW!!!
Marketing on a Dime
Presented by Edmond Life & Leisure
When: Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 11am-1pm; 10:45am registration
Where: Chamber Offices
Who can come: All members are invited to come.
Topic: Marketing on a Dime: The Flip Side - Reaping Rewards & Revenue Attendees will learn: 1. how social networks can create cash flow 2. cheap and effective marketing methods Speakers: Tim Priebe, T&S Web Design, Leslie NesSmith, PMS, & Jim Quillen, Connect Social Media This is a two hour workshop which provides information to help small businesses. The speakers are experts on the topic which are brought in by the steering committee to educate the group and to share their knowledge on the topic. Cost: Members $15, $18 within 48 hours and $20 walk-in; non-members $20, $23 within 48 hours and $25 walk-in. Please RSVP online. |
 September Business After Hours - DATE CHANGE!!!!!!!!!!
Presented by Cox Business
When: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Where: Oak Tree Country Club by AT&T
Who can come: All members are invited
Business After Hours is a casual networking event hosted by member businesses.
FREE! No RSVP! |
 September Women's Network Breakfast
Presented by Edmond Medical Center
When: Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 7:30 - 9a.m.
Where: River Oaks Golf Club
Speaker: Rick Johnson - Edward Jones
Sponsored By: Citizens Bank of Edmond
Silver sponsor: Al's Bicyles - Edmond
About this event: 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 - RSVP: Required!!!!!
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. |
 Higher Education in Edmond- September Membership Luncheon
 Presented by AT&T
Come hear from Edmond's universities! Find out how these institutions affect your business and find out all the latest happenings.
When: September 29, 2009 - 11:30-1pm
Where: Oklahoma Christian University - University Center
What: Higher Education in Edmond
Speakers: Roger Webb, UCO (far right); Mike O'Neal, Oklahoma Christian University (above)
Gold Host Sponsor: MidFirst Bank Silver Sponsor: Francis Tuttle Technology Center Cost: $20 members - $22.50 non- members RSVP: Required!!!!! Please register online!
If you RSVP within 48 hours of the event you will be charged $25. If you walk in to the event you will be charged $28. You MUST RSVP online before 48 hours in advance to avoid penalty. |
Welcome New Members!
1st Choice Exteriors
14700 Metro Plaza Blvd., Ste. F
Edmond, OK 73013
EFG / Edmond Furniture Gallery
40 SE 33rd St.
Edmond, OK 73013
Keller Williams Realty - Steve Reeser
10 E. Campbell
Edmond, OK 73034
LifeChurch.tv Edmond Campus
4600 E. 2nd St.
Edmond, OK 73034
LifeChurch.tv OKC Campus
2001 NW 178th
Oklahoma City, OK 73012
Minska Massage
307 E. Danforth, Ste. 106
Edmond, OK 73034
New York Life Insurance Company - Ken Fearnow
303 NW Expressway, Ste. 1800
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Staged By Design
Upcoming ribbon cuttings
All members are invited to attend ribbon cuttings!
- Wednesday Sept. 9 3:00 pm 2nd St Wine Company (Carol Haggard) - 1340 E 2nd St; Target/Lowe's Shopping Center area
- Tuesday Sept 15 2:00 pm Minska Massage (Debbie Lazar) - 307 E Danforth, Ste 106; Windsor Park Office Park
- Monday Oct 12 4:00 pm CoreVault (James Pellow) - 13900 N. Portland Ave.
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Thank you renewals!
1-4 years
H.K. Hatcher
Jason Duncan
Andrew Parsons
Steve Long
Jerra Sangworn
David Patel
Jim Thompson
Janie Drake
Diane Keith
Ronnie Peacock
Sabrina Miller
Catina D'Achille
Marty Doepke
Jack Parsons
Dr. Julie Moore
Carolyn Williams
Jack D. Grigg
Jerry McNabb
Carolyn Haller
Bill Arbuckle
Accounts Payable
Glynis Koester
Gerald "Dee" Greninger
Tricia Jones
Chas Hillis
5-9 years
Jody Biggers Jim Thompson Monte S. Turrentine Stephen A. Zin Roxie Maynard Cindy Kuhrt Dr. Julie Weathers David Morris Jim Gray David Boyd Richard Hackler Debbie Schauf Bobbie Beirne Micah Carter, D.C. Pam Taylor Shelley Clark Sue Tomlinson, D.V.M. Laurie Stratton
10-19 years
Rodney & Patti Hester Krisha Smith Roberta Fankhauser H. J. Reed Richard A. Riggs Tiffani Bruton Dale Folks Alan Haney Dr. David Goin Margaret King, Ph.D., D.V.M. Steve Shoemaker Jenni Grissom Gail D. Meltzner, C.P.A. Brendan Kopacka JJ Kuhn Paula Chase Brassfield Melinda Sposito Vance Gregory Mike Higgins Gary C. Hill, M.D. Gary Atchley, CRS,GRI,ABR, CRC Janelle Strait Debra Smith Charles Tritthart Scott Smelser Jeff Kilborn Monty Courtney Terri Folks
20+ yearsJackie Shaw Bill Trammell Brent Thackerson David Webb Karen Moore Stephen Schaus John Sanders Dr. J. Peter Kierl Carolyn Flewelling David Shick Raquel Strange, O.D. Dr. Mike O'Neal | |
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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 |
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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
September
Small Business Workshop
Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 11-1 p.m.
At the Chamber.
Business After Hours
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Oak Tree Country Club
Membership Luncheon
September 29, 2009 - 11:30-1pm
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| Busines Spotlight
MetLife -
Charlie Bohan
BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY
My goal is to provide families and business owners
with assistance in building their financial freedom. I have the skills, knowledge and experience required to help meet my client's established goals. My personal goal is to become a lifetime resource for each and every client.
"The Edmond Chamber is very supportive in the community, and it offers many events for its members to promote networking and become involved in the community activities." | |
