December 16, 2009

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Small Business of the Year Finalists Announced!
 
Greetings!

 
SBOY 09The three finalists for the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce's Bank of Oklahoma Small Business of the Year were announced Thursday, December 11, 2009 at the Nominee Reception. The finalists are, in no particular order, Hale & Company, CPA, Hornbeek Blatt Architects, P.C. and Powers at Law, LLC.

Right: Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce's Bank of Oklahoma Small Business of the Year Finalists are Hale & Company, CPA, Hornbeek Blatt Architects, P.C. and Powers at Law, LLC. L-R: Don & G. Kay Powers of Powers at Law,  LLC; Heath Hornbeek, Billie Baker, Tony Blatt, JP Craig and Erin Hille of Hornbeek Blatt Architects, P.C.
 
The three finalists will go through an interview process to decide the winner. The winner will be announced at the Annual Awards Banquet on January 22, 2010 at UCO.
Banquet Date Set - January 22, 2010! banquet 2010 logo
 
The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Awards Banquet will be January 22, 2010 at the UCO Nigh University Center with 6:30 p.m. cocktails and 7 p.m. dinner. The banquet will honor the 2009 achievements and contributions of many of Edmond's finest companies and citizens. This black-tie optional banquet is themed "James Bond 007". The evening is presented by Edmond Electric. 
 
Member Reward$ Program December PointsMRP logo
 
Below are the top point earners for December. Way to go! Click here to see all the point earners. 
 
Listed by point totals: Name, company, points 
Bob Ault University of Central Oklahoma 25
Beverly Chaumont Dennis Chaumont Insurance Agency 25
Carolyn Haller Signs To Go 25
Kathy Kamler VIP Insurance Agency, Inc. LLC 25
Juaneta Nealy FAA Credit Union 25
Steve Paterson The Edmond Sun 25
Tim Priebe T&S Web Design 25
Alice Robin Coppermark Bank 25
Jay Holmes JJH Media, LLC 30
Barbe Renz Oklahoma Fidelity Bank - NW 150th 30
Kenneth Wohl Spirit Bank Mortgage 30
James Frazier All For Him Marketing Solutions 35
Jan Moran AT&T 35
Charles E. Oliver Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 35
Small Businesses - Please Take City's Survey  
 
The Mayor's Small Business Task Force sent out a survey to all the Chamber members. If you have not taken it already, please click this link to do so -  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KFHPLNV
 
For all your Christmas shopping - Remember to Shop Edmond!
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.
Our Gift to You!
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Who can pass up a great deal like this?Contact Lydia Miller today, as space is limited! The newsletter will be delivered mid-January.
New Video Tuesday: Randy Matthews tells why he is an Ambassador
 
Randy Matthews tells you all about the benefits of being an ambassador for the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce! Please contact Rachel for more information on becoming an ambassador. 
 
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
January 2010 Event Dates  
 
Business After Hours
Tuesday, January 12, 2010- 5:30 - 7 p.m.
At Cornerstone Planning Group
 
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. At Factory Direct Carpet 
 
New Member Orientation
January 20, 2010; 4 - 5 pm Chamber Offices
Women's Network Breakfast
Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 7:30 - 9a.m. At River Oaks Golf Club
 
View all 2010 dates (more events may be added throughout the year).
 
 Welcome New Members!
Economy Hearing Aid Center, Inc.
11932 N. May
Oklahoma City, OK  73120
 
Ground Works Inc. (GWI)
1253 E. 33rd St.
Edmond, OK  73013

All members are invited to attend ribbon cuttings! 

- Thursday Dec 17 10:30 am I'm Just Sayin'...gifts and more (Sidney Hendrickson) - 121 E Waterloo, Ste 6; Waterloo & Broadway on the NE corner in the Market at Cedar Lake

- Thursday Jan 7 4:00 pm Tina Vo Salon (Tina Vo) - 313 E 33rd
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.
 
2010 Calendar
 
January  
Business After Hours
Tuesday, January 12, 2010- 5:30 - 7 p.m.
At Cornerstone Planning Group
 
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. At Factory Direct Carpet 
 
New Member Orientation
January 20, 2010; 4 - 5 pm Chamber Offices
 
Women's Network Breakfast
Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 7:30 - 9a.m. At River Oaks Golf Club
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