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Spirit Bank Presents the September E-news
Your business is unique! And, only by partnering with you to achieve success can SpiritBank ever be successful. So, we put together a unique banking concept with the Business Resource Center. It offers you...
A Strategic Partner Network
Many businesses can't hire full time positions for all business applications such as accounting, legal, marketing or human resources. This is the heart of the Business Resource Center. We've assembled some of the best of the best in these fields to make your outsourcing a breeze.
A Business Solutions Series
These are educational seminars and forums to keep you informed of business topics. They are interactive and designed to provide networking opportunities among all of our businesses. After all, many of us have common business problems and solutions.
An Online Business Center
Many of the tools, forms or solutions you need can be found on our website. Visit soon to see how we can help your business.
SpiritBank goes beyond traditional banking. Now that's the spirit!
This is a paid advertisment. |
 Auction is Friday! Are you ready for 5 O'Clock? Greetings!
It is almost here! The Annual Auction presented by Mercy Health Center is THIS Friday, September 18. View our "sneak peak" to be prepared to get a jump on the other shoppers at this year's amazing event!
 400 - Bedlam Battle -OU
Show your school spirit with this framed commemorative collage of the 2008 Big 12 Championship team from Arvest Bank. This picture is also signed by Bob Stoops. Along with the picture, you will receive two suite tickets to the OU/Baylor Game courtesy of MIDCON and a Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Basket and gift card. Donated By: Arvest Bank & MIDCON Data Services, LLC  401 - Bedlam Battle - OSUBe the ultimate fan when you have Pistol Pete at your social gathering thanks to Coppermark Bank. You will be the talk of the town! You will also get 4 tickets to the OSU/Texas game on the 50 yard line courtesy of Lester, Loving and Davies!! You will also get a Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Basket and gift card. |
Nominees Presented for Board Positions
The Bylaws state:
...after receipt of the report of the nominating committee, the President shall notify the membership in writing of the names of persons nominated for directors and the right of petition as hereinafter provided.
Additional nominations may be made by a written petition signed by ten (10) voting members in good standing postmarked no later than five (5) business days after the nominating committee report is submitted to the membership. The written petition shall be accompanied by the written consent of such nominee to serve if elected.
If no petition is filed within the designated five-day period, the nominations shall be closed and the slate of nominees shall be declared elected.
The nominees for second terms are: Koko Hook, Randy Decker, David Aduddell, Myron Pope & Beverly Chaumont. If you have any comments or questions, please contact Ken Moore. |
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. |
 New Video Tuesday: Why be a member?
See what Ray Hibbard and Don Powers have to say about being a member and how their businesses benefit from their Chamber membership.
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... | |
 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
Topic: "A Woman's Guide to Money Matters"
Learn: 1) what you can do now to prepare for retirement, 2) your options to pay for a child's or grandchild's education and 3) developing a strategy to help achieve your financial goals.
Speaker: Rick Johnson - Edward Jones
Sponsored By: Citizens Bank of Edmond
Silver sponsor: Al's Bicycles - 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); Dr. 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!
Anita Kelley Consulting, LLC
Balanced Wellness Chiropractic Physicians
307 E. Danforth Rd., Ste. 154
Edmond, OK 73034
Connect Social Media
2801 E. Memorial
Edmond, OK 73013
Mad Scheince of Central Oklahoma
344 S. Santa Fe.
Edmond, OK 73003
XPress Cellular Repair
3322 S. Broadway
Edmond, OK 73013
Upcoming ribbon cuttings
All members are invited to attend ribbon cuttings!
- Wednesday Sept 16, 4:30 pm Complete Landsculpture (Shannon Denniston) - 525 Westland Dr.; off Centennial Blvd. across Kelly from Kelley Pointe Parkway
- Monday Oct 12, 4:30 pm CoreVault (James Pellow) - 13900 N. Portland Ave.
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- Thursday Oct 22, 3:00 pm Mad Science of Central Oklahoma (Pat Grimes) - 344 S Santa Fe Ave (Willowcreek shopping center) |
Thank you renewals!
1-4 years
NBC Bank
Cafe Evoke Catering
The Oxford Spa Salon
Massage Envy
Deaconess Family Care - Rose Creek
Edmond Hyundai
Courtyard by Marriott Oklahoma City North
Blue Ribbon Pet Boutique, Inc.
Fine Sterling Silver with Diane Keith
Big O Tires - Edmond
Deaconess Family Care- Edmond
Titan Development Partners, LLC
POPS
Print & Promo Solutions
Premier Eyecare of Edmond
Special Events Oklahoma
Davis Pipe & Supply, Inc.
Valliance Bank
Signs To Go
CarMax Auto Superstore
Jacobs Engineering
Glenn Koester, M.D.
Ironhorse Ranch
Bradford Village
Red Lobster #591 - Quail
5-9 years
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
LaQuinta Inn & Suites @ Quail Springs
Legacy Cleaners and Laundry #4
Above All Quality & Service Roofing
Pilates by Roxie
Healing Hands Massage
OSU Ctr for Executive & Prof. Development
The Vann-Morris Group LLC
RCB Bank of Edmond
Rent 1st
On the Border - Edmond
Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Assoc.
Mercy Health Edmond Santa Fe
Family Tree Chiropractic
Gresly Printing, Inc.
Adecco
Animal Medical Center I-35
Allegiance Credit Union
10-19 years
Allstar Motors
Apartment Finder
Peak UpTime
ConocoPhillips
McAfee & Taft
Cox Business
Dale Folks
Flair Body Works
Edmond Public Schools
Acre View Pet Hospital & Laser Center, Inc
Ideal Homes
ChapelRidge of Edmond
Thom-Dobson-Womack, Inc.
Chili's
Applebee's Restaurant
Brassfield Financial Group
The Language Co., Edmond Language Inst.
Edmond Wine Shop
Metric Motors
Gary C. Hill, M.D.
Keller Williams Realty - Gary Atchley
Edmond Plumbing, Heating & Air
Smith Dryden, LLC
Keller Williams Realty - Charles Tritthart
Coffee Creek Golf Course
Farmer's Insurance Agency - Jeff Kilborn
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance - Monty Courtney
Free-Lance Communications
20+ years
Edmond Family Counseling, Inc.
Edward Jones
Boys Ranch Town
Century 21-Mark V Realty
Karen Moore Studio in The DownTown Shoppe
Schaus & Company, P.C.
Wal-Mart Supercenter - I-35 Edmond
Dr. J. Peter Kierl
Edmond Trophy Company
Baggerley Funeral Home
Sight To See Vision Associates, Inc.
Oklahoma Christian University | |
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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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| 2009 Calendar
September
Edmond Chamber's Annual Auction!
Friday, September 18, 2009, Oak Tree Country Club, 6:30pm
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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