December 2, 2009

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For all your Christmas shopping - Remember to Shop Edmond!
Greetings!

shop edmond
 
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.
Member Reward$ Program Standings MRP logo
 
The rewards for November points will be given out at the Business After Hours on December 8th at Kirkpatrick Bank.
 
The November Rewards are:
- Garmin nuvi 255 Portable GPS
- Dell Inspiron 10.1" Netbooks
- $100 Gift Card to Boulevard Steakhouse
 
Alphabetically by First Name  
Alice Robin Coppermark Bank 35
Angie Johnson Coppermark Bank 50
Anita Kelley Anita Kelley Consulting, LLC 25
Ann Ditto Lu-Ray Petroleum, LLC. 25
Barbe Renz Oklahoma Fidelity Bank - NW 150th 60
Belinda Willis MidFirst Bank 45
Beverly Chaumont Dennis Chaumont Insurance Agency 60
Bob Ault University of Central Oklahoma 65
Bobby R. Stewart Aflac Regional Sales Office 60
Carl Tipton MIDCON Data Services, LLC 30
Charles Johnson InvesTrust 40
Charles D. Alexander EMS Building Maintenance, LLC 25
Charles E. Oliver Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC - Charles E. Oliver 75
Christine Kincaid Oklahoma Fidelity Bank - E. 2nd St. 30
Clint Rayburn Red River Roofing & Construction, Inc. 30
Dan Howard Rubenstein Bryan McCormick & Pitts 30
Davis Merrey TeamLogic IT of OKC 35
Diana Baldwin The Oklahoman 35
Frank Craig Arvest Bank - Kingston 25
Gary Goldman Charleston's - Edmond 30
Gina Gianos Kirkpatrick Bank 70
Harry A. Kocurek Harry A. Kocurek 80
Jamie Jones Arvest Bank - Edmond Road 35
Jan Moran AT&T 45
Jay Holmes JJH Media, LLC 25
Jessie de Jong Share A Cruise, LLC 60
Joe White Shelter Insurance Companies - Joe White 40
Johnny Williams Catch-A-Glimpse Retreat Center 35
Juaneta Nealy FAA Credit Union 45
Julie Marshall Arvest Bank - Edmond Road 25
Karan Ediger The Edmond Sun 50
Karen L. Nelson Social Security Disability Help 25
Kathy Kamler VIP Insurance Agency, Inc. LLC 65
Kelly VanOsdol Framin' Gallery 25
Lee Cantrell Citizens Bank of Edmond - UCO Branch 30
Lynn Roberts Lynn Roberts - Mass Mutual Financial 25
Marcus Crawford Crawford Family Funeral & Cremation Services 25
Margaret King, Ph.D. Acre View Pet Hospital & Laser Center, Inc 25
Marti Coppernoll Arvest Bank - North Penn 35
Michael Shaughnessy University of Central Oklahoma 35
Michelle Trimberger Edmond Electric 30
Mike Crandall Acts 2  - United Methodist Church 35
Natasha Baird Baird Insurance Agency - Farmers Insurance 30
Pam Gonzaque Allegiance Credit Union 50
Pat Goodin Coppermark Bank 45
Patrick T. Malone Trustmark Title 30
Rachelle Harak 4 Corners 35
Randy Matthews Matthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service 60
Randy Kellogg F&M Bank NA 25
Richard Hunt Farmer's Insurance - R Hunt Agency 30
Rick Johnson Edward Jones - Rick Johnson 35
Robert Talbot Talbot Services Corp. 45
Rudy de Jong Share A Cruise, LLC 70
Sam Bass Bass Insurance Agency 40
Sidney Hendrickson, MBA I'm Just Sayin'...gifts and more 30
Stacy Musser Boldt Construction Company 25
Steve Paterson The Edmond Sun 25
Teresa Shuffield Oklahoma Fidelity Bank 25
Terry Lanham Edmond Convention & Visitors Bureau 30
Tim Deimund MidFirst Bank 55
Tonya Coffman Churchill Brown - Tonya Coffman 35
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!!!!!
Community Information
 
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
New Video Tuesday: Rick Johnson shares his favorite things...
 
Rick Johnson with Edward Jones tell us some of his favorite networking events to attend! What are yours? Don't have one? Be sure to check out our web site www.edmondchamber.com  to see our upcoming events to find your favorite! 
 
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
TODAY - 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 
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!
Need some extra cash? 
Total Resource Campaign Info Session
 
Do you need some extra cash or a free vacation? Come to our informational session and learn how you can do just that!
 
- December 9, 2009 at 4pm at the Chamber Offices
 
For questions or to RSVP please email Rachel Moore! 
Edmond Young Professionals Networking Event
eypPresented 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.
 
You may bring a gift, no more than $10 in value, if you would like to play a modified version of Dirty Santa.
 
Free; No RSVP
January 2010 Event Dates  
 
Business After Hours
Tuesday, January 12, 2010- 5:30 - 7 p.m.
 
Lunch & Learn
Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 11:30-1 p.m. Chamber Offices
 
Edmond Young Professionals Second Anniversary Party
January 19, 2010, 5:30-7pm. At Metro Builders Supply
 
Morning Mingle
Wednesday, January 20, 2010- 8 - 9:30 a.m.
 
New Member Orientation
January 20, 2010; 8 - 9 am Chamber Offices
 
Women's Network Breakfast
Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 7:30 - 9a.m.
 
View all 2010 dates (more events may be added throughout the year).
 
 Welcome New Members!
Ladybugs and Lizards Children's Boutique
1389 E. 15th St., Ste. 128
Edmond, OK  73013
 
Land Enterprises Roofing Co.
7042 Highwater Circle, Ste. C
P.O. Box 30903
Edmond, OK  73003

All members are invited to attend ribbon cuttings! 

-  Postponed - Salazar Roofing (Brandy Salazar) - 711 S Broadway; next to Benjamin Moore
- Thursday Dec 3 4:30 pm Millennium Personnel & RedWinds Personnel (Gina White) - 201 N Bryant Ave, Ste C; 1 block north of edmond medical on W side of Bryant

- Tuesday Dec 15 9:15 am TeamLogicIT of OKC (Davis Merrey) - 4045 NW 64th Street, Suite 120 (1st floor, NAI Sullivan Building)
Renewals! thank you
20+ years
Edmond Public Library
Baggerley Funeral Home
Larry Olsen, O.D.
Donald L. Keel, C.P.A., P.L.L.C.
John M. Arledge & Associates, P.C.
Jewels by Gerjean's
Fine Arts Institute of Edmond
John G. Polkinghorne, D.D.S.
AAMcomp, Inc.
Grace Living Center of Edmond
10-19 years
Free-Lance Communications
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance - Monty Courtney
Farmer's Insurance Agency - Jeff Kilborn
Jetta Corporation
Keller Williams Realty - Charles Tritthart
Edmond Plumbing, Heating & Air
Coldwell Banker Mike Jones Co.
Keller Williams Realty - Gary Atchley
Kenneth C. Heidenreich and Associates
Copeland, Hild & Assoc. P.C.
Keller Williams Realty - Brad Reeser
A-1 Freeman Moving Group
French Construction Co., Inc.
Metric Motors
Edmond Wine Shop
AMF Boulevard Lanes
MIDCON Data Services, LLC
Brookdale Senior Living Sterling House of Edmond
First Commercial Bank
Crest Discount Foods, Inc.
Hornbeek Blatt Architects, P.C.
Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic
Fine Hearing Care
Last Frontier Council, Boy Scouts of America
Edmond Dialysis Center `A Davita Affiliate
Horticulture Services, Inc.
Copper Lake Estates
5-9 years
Jazzercise
Resourceware, Inc.
Kickingbird Flowers & Gifts
Full Cup
Nichols Travel
Alvarado's Mexican Restaurant
Express Realty, Inc.
On the Border - Edmond
Williams Land & Gas, Inc.
Broadway Family Dentistry
Basey's Roofing
Tour 18 at Rose Creek, L.P.
GlobalHealth, Inc.
Children's Dentistry of Coffee Creek
Healing Hands Massage
CMSWillowbrook
Legacy Cleaners and Laundry #4
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market - 164th St.
United Way of Central Oklahoma
MKEC Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Girl Scouts - Western Oklahoma
1-4 years
Villas at Stonebridge
Reynolds Lincoln Mercury of Edmond
Edmond Public Schools Foundation
Special Events Oklahoma
Metro Builders Supply - Edmond
Anytime Fitness
FAA Credit Union
Ingenux, Inc.
Edmond Mortgage, Inc.
Aduddell Development Group
Fine Sterling Silver with Diane Keith
4 Corners
Franchise Concepts of Oklahoma
Blue Ribbon Pet Boutique, Inc.
RNL Systems, Inc.
Massey-Mann & Associates, LLC
Lynn Roberts - Mass Mutual Financial
Factory Direct Carpet & Flooring
Ultimate HR - Ultimate Challenge
Papa Dino's Pizza & Grill
Homes by Taber
Smith, Carney & Co., PC
Cafe Evoke Catering
Uniform Club, Inc.
The Lamkin Clinic
Elliott Roofing
Jewel Tagz
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
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
  
December
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
Thank you to Cox Communications for supplying complimentary Internet to the Edmond Chamber Offices!
Business Spotlight 
 
Cruise Planners is an American Express Travel Representative offering  quality, service, and competitive pricing. Due to our high sales volume, our buying power enables us to offer you the opportunity to cruise in style at the lowest prices available, while still receiving the best service in the cruise business. When Jessie and Rudy de Jong of Cruise Planners arrange your cruise, you can feel confident that you are receiving an exceptional cruise vacation.  Cruise Planners is a licensed, bonded, and insured agency. Our goal is to ensure that your cruise experience meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.
We have excellent specials all the time. Check out our user- friendly website for the most current Alaska, Caribbean, and European specials. We offer both cruises and travel tours to popular and exotic locations all over the globe. Call us today, or go to our website http://www.shareacruise.com.

 

"We joined the Edmond Chamber of Commerce in hopes of gaining more exposure to the Edmond and Oklahoma City communities. We feel the chamber offers comprehensive marketing benefits through publications, website, programs, and special events that can only help our business achieve success."

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