October 14, 2009

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Fine Arts Institute of Edmond
Presents the October E-news
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Fine Arts Institute 2009 Commemorative Ornament 
for Dancing with the Arts!

Gold glass ornaments, fresh flowers and twinkling lights will decorate Dancing with the Arts, presented by the Fine Arts Institute of Edmond.  On Friday, November 20th from 7 - 10:30, art patrons will dance to hip tunes of Souled Out and enjoy a buffet at River Oaks Golf Club. 
 
Tickets are $150.  Call 340-4481.
 
This is a paid advertisment. 
Great Prizes for October Member Reward$ Points! 
Greetings!

The Chamber has chosen amazing prizes for the new Member Reward$ Program! High point accumulators will be put in a drawing for these 3 fabulous prizes: Apple - iPod nano® 16GB MP3 Player - Green, Apple - iPod touch® 8GB MP3 Player - Black, and Olympus - Stylus Tough 10.0-Megapixel Digital Camera.
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MRP logoThis new program works to reward you for attending meetings and events. So at the next event, don't forget to sign in - that is how we know to give you the points!
Get a team for Sporting Clays!sporting clays gun
 
50 Shot Sporting Clays Tournament
Presented by Adfitech
 
When: Friday, November 6, 2009
12:00 p.m. lunch;
1:00 p.m. shotgun start
Held at: Silverleaf Shotgun Sports
8513 S. Douglas Blvd, Guthrie
 
The Edmond Chamber Annual Sporting Clays Tournament is a 50 shot tournament held at Silverleaf Shotgun Sports in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Players can sign up as a team of four or as an individual and then be placed on a team.

The committee is looking for goody bag items.  We need 80 items for bags.  This is a great way to feature your business!
 
We need help in planning this fun event!  Please contact Amanda,
abowen@edmondchamber.com or 405.341.2808 to be a part of the committee or to sign up for a team. 
Nominate the Woman in Your Life! 
 
Please nominate the important woman in your life for the Coppermark Bank second annual Woman of the Year award.  This award will be given out at the Annual Awards banquet.  Nominations must be Chamber members.  Email your nomination to abowen@edmondchamber.com or call 341-2808.   
Cindi BroddusNew Video Tuesday: Leslie gives all the details on the Women's Conference
 
Get the scoop on the Chamber's inaugural Women's Conference presented by Edmond Medical on November 13! Leslie Buford will fill you in on all the details of this great event!
 
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!
Upcoming Events
October Women's Network Breakfast
Presented by Edmond Medical Center
 
When: Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 7:30 - 9a.m.
Where: Oklahoma Christian University 
 
Speaker: Dr. Jean Warner - Women's Coalition
Sponsored By: Tealridge Retirement Community
Silver Sponsors: Bank of Oklahoma & Francis Tuttle Technology Center 
 
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!!!!!   Please register online!
eypEdmond Young Professionals Educational Event

When: November 3, 2009 -  11:30 -1:00
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 1001 S Rankin
 
Topic:
An Insider's Look at Edmond 
Who: Mayor Patrice Douglas; Randy Allen, MIDCON Data Services, LLC & Steve Kreidler, UCO
 
Cost:
$10
Gold Sponsor: Edmond Medical Center
 
Edmond Young Professionals - Presented by: Mo Anderson - Keller Williams; UCO 
November Morning Mingle
Presented by Allegiance Credit Union 
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 8 - 9:30 a.m. 
Where: MidFirst Bank, 1601 E. Danforth      
 
Morning Mingle is a casual networking event hosted at a member business.
 
FREE! No RSVP!
Patrice DouglasMembership Luncheon
Presented by AT&T
 
When: November 10, 2009; 11:30 -1 p.m.
Location: Oklahoma Christian University;
Topic: State of the City
Speaker: Mayor Patrice Douglas
 
Gold sponsor: Citizens Bank of Edmond
RSVP Required; Cost $20 members; $22.50 non-members
Register Now for the Inaugural Women's Conference presented by Edmond Medical! Cindi Broddus
 
The Inaugural Women's Conference is set for November 13, 2009 at the UCO University Center.  The conference will be from 9:00a.m. - 1:30p.m.  Register now.
 
The speakers are set for the four break-out sessions at the inaugural Women's Leadership Conference. 
 
Cindi Broaddus, also known 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 conclude with Broaddus during lunch. Read more...
 Welcome New Members!
A & S Chem-Dry
3728 E. 2nd St., Ste. D
Edmond, OK  73034
 
Alpha Insurance Corporation
2 E. 11th St., Ste. 109
Edmond, OK  73034
 
Blackmon Mooring
1101 Enterprise Way, Bay 12
Oklahoma City, OK  73128
Upcoming ribbon cuttings


All members are invited to attend ribbon cuttings!
 
- Thursday Oct 22 3:00 pm Mad Science of Central Oklahoma (Pat Grimes) - 344 S Santa Fe Ave (Willowcreek shopping center)
 
Thank you renewals!
20+ years
Madeline's Flower Shop & Greenhouse, Inc.
McCaleb Homes
Edmond Security, Inc.
Michael L. Glass, M.D.
Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler
Framin' Gallery
Gary K. Moore
Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Stores Corp. Office
Shelter Insurance Companies - Joe White
 
10-19 years
Free-Lance Communications
Farmer's Insurance Agency - Jeff Kilborn
Edmond Historical Society & Museum
John Puckett's Auto Collision Center
Antique Boutique
Bryan Agency/Shelter Insurance
Precision Tune Auto Care
Allied Arts
Commercial Building Specialties, Inc.
Pinnacle Business Systems, Inc.
Pitzer's Lawn Management, Inc.
Broadway Suites - An Extended Stay Hotel
Michelle Schaefer Farmers Insurance Agency
Visual Image Advertising
Petra Industries, Inc.
Hummel Eye Associates, P.C.
Scott Streller Insurance Agency, Inc.
First Fidelity Bank - S. Broadway
 
5-9 years

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market - 2nd Street
Powers At Law L.L.C.
Dr. Martha Garzon
Edmond Safe & Lock, Inc.
Walls Computer Services
Dr. Richard A. Safi
Insurance and Financial Service Agent
Results Fitness and Nutrition Center
Berncomp Bookkeeping & Tax Service, LLC
Farmers Grain Company
Spaces, Inc.
NBO Shoes, LLC
NAPA Auto & Truck Parts
Oklahoma Office Systems, Inc.
 
1-4 years
MIDCON Heating & Air Conditioning
Advanced Benefit Solutions, LLC
Lawton Publications
Amanda K. Levine, M.D.
SSI Technologies
Unimark L.L.C.
JewelSmiths
Positive Business Solutions
PDC - Phone Directories Company
Silverleaf Shotgun Sports
Swadley's Bar-B-Q - W. Memorial
Two Hearts Inn Bed & Breakfast
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Metro Hand Rehabilitation
Cindy Marden
Hill & Company Limited
Kang's Asian Bistro
Evans & Davis
Masks N More
Arbonne International - Colleen Clothier
Cornerstone Planning Group
Reynolds Ford of Edmond
Schwans Home Service
Gabbard & Company
Don's Floor Gallery, Inc.
Dean McGee Eye Institute
Home Creations
Edmondokcoupons.com
Sterling's Home Decor & Gifts
Bouncin Craze
Funky Monkey
Wellstar International, LLC
UCO Dining Services
Qdoba Mexican Grill - Edmond
Science Museum Oklahoma
The Busey Group
Bates-Wells Promotional Products
Mighty G Computer Solutions, LLC
Board of Advisors 
Mo Anderson, Keller Williams
 
Arvest Bank
 
Bank of America
 
Capital West Securities, Inc.
 
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.
 
2009 Calendar
  
October
Women's Network Breakfast
Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 7:30 - 9a.m.
Oklahoma Christian University
 
November
 
Edmond Young Professionals Educational Event
November 3, 2009 - 11:30-1 pm
  
Morning Mingle
Wednesday, November 3, 2009 - 8 - 9:30 a.m.
MidFirst Bank
  
Sporting Clays Tournament
November 6, 2009 - 12p.m.-lunch,1 p.m.-shotgun start; Silverleaf Shotgun Sports, Guthrie, OK
  
Membership Luncheon
November 10, 2009 - 11:30 - 1 p.m.; Oklahoma Christian University
 
Business After Hours
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 5:30 - 7 p.m. Comfort Suites Edmond
 
Lunch & Learn
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - noon -1 p.m.
 
Women's Leadership Conference
Friday, November 13, 2009, UCO University Center
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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