October 28, 2009

header

FAI glass orn
October Enews Presented by the Fine Arts Institute of Edmond  
 
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 per couple. Call 340-4481 to get your tickets!

This is a paid advertisment. 
Promote Your Christmas Discounts!
Greetings!

Can you believe it is that time of year again? We have a special offer for you! The December monthly events post card and event email sponsorship is on sale for $500! This is first come, first serve as there is only one sponsor.
 
Advertise your business for the holidays! The post card is mailed to more than 1,400 people and the event email is sent to more than 2,000 people. Email Lydia ASAP to get this great deal! 
Go Green for the Holidays! 
 
The Chamber's Green Council has been working hard to help local businesses be green and save money to help their bottom line. If you want to start going green at your company, the Council has two new downloads to help!
 
The new downloads are "Going Green - Where do I begin?" and "Start with the Low Hanging Fruit". These two downloads are great resources to begin your green journey. The web page also has other informational downloads, links to helpful web sites and a spotlight form for businesses who are using green practices. 

"Just in time for the holidays, reusable shopping bags are about to go decidedly mainstream." Check out this article in USA Today and learn about discounts!!!!!
Door prizes/goody bag items STILL needed!
 
The committee is looking for goody bag items.  We need 80 items for bags. This is a great way to feature your business!  We are also accepting door prizes for our raffle during the tournament!   
 
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
  
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,  to sign up for a team or to discuss door prizes/goody bag items.
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.   
New Video Tuesday: Pam Gonzaque
Tells How Morning Mingle has helped her...
 
Pam tells how Allegiance Credit Union has benefited from the Morning Mingle sponsorship. See how you can benefit too!
 
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.
Upcoming Events
eypEdmond Young Professionals Educational Event

When: November 3, 2009 -  11:30 -1:00
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 1001 S Rankin - SE Entrance of First Prebsyterian.  Please park in the South Parking lot. The event will be in room 2115 - Lecture Hall.
 
Topic: An Insider's Look at Edmond 
Who: Mayor Patrice Douglas; Randy Allen, MIDCON Data Services, LLC & Steve Kreidler, UCO
Moderated by: Alex Cameron, News 9 

Win 1 of 2 sets of two tickets to the Thunder game on November 3rd against the Lakers!
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; University Center
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!
Basement Contractors
6300 S. Industrial Blvd.
Edmond, OK  73034
 
JK Landscapes Inc.
P.O. Box 5844
Edmond, OK  73083
 
Scentsy - Sarah Boling, Independent Consultant

All members are invited to attend ribbon cuttings!
 
- Tuesday Nov 10 5:30 pm Comfort Suites of Edmond (Ketan Patel) - during Business After Hours; 200 Meline Drive off of I-35 and 2nd Street

- Thursday Nov 19 11:45 am Anita Kelley Consulting (Anita Kelley) & EMS Building Maintenance (Charles Alexander) - at the Chamber

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
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
  
November
 
Edmond Young Professionals Educational Event
November 3, 2009 - 11:30-1 pm
  
Morning Mingle
Wednesday, November 4, 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
Thank you to Cox Communications for supplying complimentary Internet to the Edmond Chamber Offices!

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