September 23, 2009

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Spirit Bank Presents the September E-news
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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. 
State Question Forum on September 29
 
Greetings! 
 
Please attend the State Question Forum on September 29, 2009.

The City of Edmond and the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce will co-host a State Question Forum on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 pm in the large auditorium of the Downtown Community Center, 28 E Main Street. Other sponsors are Representative Ken Miller and House District 81 Committee. The public is invited to attend the forum.  (This is not a political event and there will be no campaigning.)

The forum is a non-partisan event to provide information to the public on several state questions that will be on the 2010 ballot.  Various representatives and state legislators will discuss the pros and cons of each state question and will take questions from the audience.
Edmond Safety Top of Mind 
 
Even though Edmond is reported to have a very low crime rate, the push for a new safety center has come back up at City Council.
 
Edmond had the least number of violent crimes reported in 2008 when compared with the 15 largest cities in the state, according to the latest FBI Uniform Crime Report.
 
The comparison is among cities with a population of 24,235 or greater. Read more...

The City of Edmond will be hosting a City Council Workshop about the Public Safety Center set for 3 p.m. Sept. 28 at the City Council Chambers, 20 S. Littler.
 
Please attend so you can become an informed voter.
 
Information from The Edmond Sun and The Daily Oklahoman. 
Win a 24 inch HD LCD TV at the Sept 29 Luncheon!
 Member Reward$ Program


MRP logoThe Edmond Chamber will formally announce the program at the September 29th Membership Luncheon. Win a BIG prize for the launch of this new program!!!! So BE THERE - must be present to win!
 
 
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.
Myron PopeNew Video Tuesday: A Trip to Washington - Dr. Pope Explains
 
Dr. Myron Pope, UCO, tells about the Chamber's Washington Fly-In which took place last week. Find out what they did and accomplished with our government.
 
See this week's video on YouTube here:  http://www.youtube.com/user/EdmondChamber
 
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!
mercy blackThank you Auction Sponsors for a GREAT Event! auction logo 2009
 
Presenting Sponsor: Mercy Health Center
Dessert Sponsor: The University of Central Oklahoma
Wine Sponsor: NBC Bank
Silver Sponsor: Coppermark Bank
 
Bronze Sponsors:
Adfitech
Allegiance Credit Union
Armstrong Development
AT&T
Baggerley Funeral Home
Bank of Oklahoma
Cimarron Software
Edmond Electric
Edmond Medical Center
The Edmond Sun
Edmond Economic Development Authority
First Fidelity Bank
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Integris Health Edmond
Kirkpatrick Bank
Legacy Bank
Lester, Loving, Davies, PC
Matthews Funeral Home
MIDCON Data Services, LLC
MidFirst Bank
Oklahoma Christian University
Oklahoma Fidelity Bank
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
Spirit Bank
Nominate a Business for the Small Business of the Year
SBOY 
(right) Othello's of Edmond - 2008 Edmond Chamber
Small Business of the Year.  
The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for the 2009 Bank of Oklahoma Small Business of the Year. Email Rachel Moore with your nomination.  
 
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... 
Upcoming Events
roger webbHigher Education in Edmond- September Membership Luncheon
mike onealPresented 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: Edmond Medical Center 
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.
  
Leadership Edmond AlumLeadership Edmond Alumni Fall Cookout - Tail Gate Party 
 
This is a casual get-together for classmates to reunite and catch up!
Wear your favorite school's colors, clothes, logos and support your team!
 
October 1, 2009, 6-8 p.m. - on the Chamber Patio
Sponsored by Citizens Bank of Edmond
 
The Distinguished Alumni award will be given out at this event.
 
This is for Leadership Edmond Alumni ONLY. Spouses are welcome. No children, please! 
eypEdmond Young Professionals Networking Event
 
Come network with other Edmond Young Professionals!
 
When: October 6, 2009, 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Gaillardia Country Club, 5300 Gaillardia Boulevard     
 
Gold Host Sponsor: Citizens Bank of Edmond
Silver Sponsor: Rubenstein McCormick & Pitts  
Members are encouraged to bring a friend to find out more about the organization!

Edmond Young Professionals - Presented by: Mo Anderson - Keller Williams; UCO 
October Morning Mingle
Presented by Allegiance Credit Union 
 
When: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - 8 - 9:30 a.m. 
Where: Citizens Bank, Coffee Creek Branch at 855 W. Covell Rd.Edmond
 
Morning Mingle is a casual networking event hosted at a member business.
FREE!  No RSVP!
Save the Date! Nov 13th Cindi Broddus
 
The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce's Women's Network Council has set the speakers for the four break-out sessions at the inaugural Women's Leadership Conference. The conference will be presented by Edmond Medical Center on November 13, 2009 in the UCO University Center. 
 
Cindi Broaddus, also know as Dr. Phil McGraw's sister-in-law and author of "A Random Act", will be the keynote speaker discussing her life journey and the tragic assault that changed her life forever. 
 
The Conference's theme is "Women Helping Women". The conference will start with a main session, followed by two break-out sessions and concluding with Broaddus during lunch. Read more...
 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!
 
- Thursday Sept 24 11:45 am Uturn Consulting, LLC (Joel Beaird) - at the Chamber Offices

- Monday Oct 12 4:30 pm CoreVault (James Pellow) - 13900 N. Portland Ave.

- Thursday Oct 22 3:00 pm Mad Science of Central Oklahoma (Pat Grimes) - 344 S Santa Fe Ave (Willowcreek shopping center)
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
  
September   
Women's Network Breakfast
Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 7:30 - 9a.m.River Oaks Country Club
 
Membership Luncheon
September 29, 2009 - 11:30-1pm
Oklahoma Christian University
 
October
Leadership Edmond Alumni Cookout
Oct 1, 2009, 6-8 p.m. At the Chamber Offices
  
Edmond Young Professionals Networking Event
October 6, 2009, 5:30-7 p.m. Gaillardia Country Club
 
Morning Mingle
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Citizens Bank
 
New Member Orientation
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - 4-5 p.m. - Chamber Offices
 
Lunch & Learn
Thursday, October 8, 2009 - Time: 11:30-1pm
Chamber Offices
 
Business After Hours
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Coppermark Bank

Women's Network Breakfast
Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 7:30 - 9a.m.
Oklahoma Christian University

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