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Remember to Shop Edmond this Holiday Season! Greetings!
10 Reasons to shop in Edmond
1) You save money! Yes, Edmond sales tax is 7.75%, less than most surrounding areas.
2) You support local merchants who contribute to local fundraising and pay property taxes that help fund our outstanding public schools!
3) You help keep Edmond safe! Sales tax supports our police and fire departments. If a police officer or fire fighter comes to assist you, he won't send you a bill for his services. These operations are funded through sales tax dollars. If you shop in another city, you help pay for public safety there instead of here in Edmond.
4) You help maintain the wonderful quality of life here! Your sales tax supports our parks, trails, recreation programs and venues like Festival Market Place and the Mitch Park Amphitheater.
5) You support community organizations and social service agencies that help those in need. Sales tax helps support the Hope Center, Edmond Mobile Meals, Edmond Family Services, UR Special and many other caring agencies.
6) You help create jobs! You support businesses that employ your friends and neighbors.
7) You can find what you are looking for right here in Edmond. We have a variety of retail and service stores, specialty shops, gift stores, boutiques, art galleries, and antiques.
8) You minimize your carbon footprint when you shop locally rather than driving into other cities. Yes, you can shop and be environmentally-friendly!
9) You invest in Edmond's future. Local businesses have a vested interest in the future of our community!
10) You help Edmond maintain its uniqueness! Edmond has dozens of businesses that have been part of our community for years and contribute to our own special culture and character.
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Top Point Earners for November
Lee Cantrell Citizens Bank of Edmond - UCO Branch 30
Gary Goldman Charleston's - Edmond 30
Dan Howard Rubenstein Bryan McCormick & Pitts 30
Angie Johnson Coppermark Bank 30
Kathy Kamler VIP Insurance Agency30
Juaneta Nealy FAA Credit Union 30
Barbe Renz Oklahoma Fidelity Bank30
Bobby R. Stewart Aflac Regional Sales Office 30
Carl Tipton MIDCON Data Services, LLC 30
Bob Ault University of Central Oklahoma 35
Jessie de Jong Share A Cruise, LLC 35
Pam Gonzaque Allegiance Credit Union 35
Belinda Willis MidFirst Bank 35
Charles E. Oliver Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC - Charles E. Oliver 40
Rudy de Jong Share A Cruise, LLC 45
Harry A. Kocurek Harry A. Kocurek 45
Jan Moran AT&T 45
Tim Deimund MidFirst Bank 55 |
Women's Conference Great Success! 
The Women's Network Council hosted the inaugural Women's Leadership Conference presented by Edmond Medical Center on November 13, at the UCO University Center.
A big thank you to our Supporting Women sponsors: Edmond Sun, Edmond Electric, Oklahoma Fidelity Bank and Re/Max Associates - Karla Beatty and Teri Foreman.
Cindi Broaddus (center in pink jacket), also know as Dr. Phil McGraw's sister-in-law and author of "A Random Act", was the keynote speaker discussing her life journey and the tragic assault that changed her life forever. All attendees received a signed copy of Broaddus' book.
The Conference's theme is "Women Helping Women". The conference started with a main session, followed by two break-out sessions and concluded with Broaddus during lunch. A total of 90 women attended the conference. |
 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!
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| Community Information
 Mayor's Message
..."SHOP EDMOND" campaign. Sales tax is how we run the city - and this means sales tax is how we pay for services like police, fire, roads, and everything you expect as a city resident. Our sales tax numbers are down - but we can bring them back up. SHOP EDMOND is our way of reminding everyone that during the holidays, your sales tax dollars are important. We have great retail here and encourage you to visit our local merchants. Edmond has the lowest sales tax rate of any neighboring city, so it might even save you a few dollars. Read more...
Edmond Electric Parade of Lights
 Co-sponsored by The Downtown Edmond Business Association, the parade will start from the UCO area at 6:45 traveling West on 1st Street to Broadway, Broadway North to Campbell, Campbell to University then South on University. Downtown area streets will be closed for the parade beginning at 5:00 p.m. that evening.
Edmond Electric Parade of Lights
Time:6:45PM Thursday, December 3rd
Location:Downtown Edmond
City: Transit ridership doubles
"The last two months we've had increases in ridership for September and October of about 1,000 riders a month," Stevens said. Saturday's ridership for routes one and two has increased to the point the use of a larger vehicle has become necessary, Stevens said. In October, there were 8,410 passengers using Citylink for transportation, he said. In contrast, the total ridership for July is listed as 4,609, while August totaled 5,000 transit riders. (From the Edmond Sun) Read more.. |
New Video Tuesday: LaVerna Reid shares her views on the Chamber...
Listen to LaVerna as she tells how the Chamber has helped her and the community!
These videos are funny, informative and will let you know about upcoming events or just tell you how the Chamber is helping local businesses. | |
December New Member Orientation
 Presented by First Fidelity Bank
When: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 4-5p.m.
Where: Chamber Offices
This is a fun, informative hour for new and old members alike! Members learn benefits and activities of the Chamber through a game and from other members.
Gold Host Sponsor: FAA Credit Union
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 December Morning Mingle
Presented by Allegiance Credit Union
When: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 8 - 9:30 a.m. Where: Edmond Electric, 2004 Old Timbers Drive
All members are invited. Morning Mingle is a casual networking event hosted at a member business.
Cost: FREE! No RSVP!
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December Business After Hours
 Presented by Cox Business
When: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Where: Kirkpatrick Bank, 15 E. 15th
All members are invited. Business After Hours is a casual networking event hosted by member businesses.
Cost: FREE! No RSVP! |
Edmond Young Professionals Networking Event
 Presented by Mo Anderson, Keller-Williams & UCO When: December 10, 2009; 5:30-7 pm
Where: The Wildcat At Chesapeake Energy Corporation - Please park in the West parking lot on the West side of Western. Then cross Western to get to the Wildcat.
Free; No RSVP |
Welcome New Members!
All For Him Marketing Solutions
1720 Rasheed Road
Edmond, OK 73003
Arise Ministries
P.O. Box 2973
Edmond, OK 73083
chirps & cheers
100 N. Broadway, Ste. 106
Edmond, OK 73034
Fox & Hound Pub & Grille
3031 W. Memorial Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73134
Red Rock Consulting, LLC
P.O. Box 30591
Edmond, OK 73003
Smith Medical Equipment
171 E. 33rd Street
Edmond, OK 73013
All members are invited to attend ribbon cuttings!
- Thursday Nov 19 11:45 am Anita Kelley Consulting (Anita Kelley), EMS Building Maintenance (Charles Alexander) & Share A Cruise, LLC (Jessie & Rudy de Jong) - at the Chamber
- Thursday Dec 3 4:30 pm Millennium Personnel (Gina White) - 201 N Bryant Ave, Ste C; 1 block north of edmond medical on W side of Bryant
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Board of Advisors Mo Anderson, Keller Williams
Arvest Bank
Bank of America
Geary Securities
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
December
Morning Mingle
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 8 - 9:30 a.m. Edmond Electric
New Member Orientation
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 4-5 p.m.- Chamber Offices
Business After Hours
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 5:30 - 7 p.m. - Kirkpatrick Bank
Edmond Young Professionals Networking Event
December 10, 2009; 5:30-7 pm At Chesapeake Energy Corporation
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Thank you to Cox Communications for supplying complimentary Internet to the Edmond Chamber Offices!
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