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For the week of June 16, 2008 |
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Greetings!
Here's wishing that everyone had a great Father's Day weekend! I know I did!
Take a quick look at what's happening at your Chamber of Commerce. Remember, a chamber membership is an investment in your business and Weatherford.
Have a great week! |
| Contact Us |
P O Box 857
Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096
580-772-7744
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| What's Happening! |
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Kiwanis Club - 12:00 PM - The Mark Restaurant
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Leadership Weatherford - 8:00 AM - Chamber Office
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Weatherford Design Alliance committee meeting - 9:00 AM - The Cup
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Weatherford Rotary Club Meeting - 12:00 PM - Mark Restaurant
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Big Magic Book @ the Library - 10:00 AM - Weatherford Public Library
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Tourism Committee meeting - 2:30 PM - Stafford Museum
Friday, June 20, 2008
11th Annual Weatherford Junior Open USTA Tennis Tournament - 8:00 AM - Rader Park and SWOSU
Friday, June 20, 2008
Welcome to Summer Walk - 11:55 PM - Radar Park
**Membership Investment Chamber members have received their 2008 membership investment invoices. Thank you to all those who supported the Chamber in 2007 and we ask for your support again in 2008. Your statement offered you the opportunity to increase your investment in the Chamber. Please take the opportunity to review your invoice and consider increasing your investment.
If you have a question concerning your membership investment, please do not hesitate to contact us. |
| Save the Date |
and make plans to participate and/or attend
- Great Plains Country Annual Meeting - June 25 - Stafford Air & Space Museum
- SWOSU's 48th Annual Picnic - August 18 - Memorial Circle, south lawn
- Welcome Reception for SWOSU, Western Technology Center, and Weatherford Public Schools - August 19 - First National Bank
- Chamber of Commerce Wellness Expo - September 20 - SWOSU Wellness Center
- Chamber Banquet - January 22, 2009
Additional information will be provided about these events. |
| Heartland Cruise Car Show |
 Congratulations to everyone involved in these weekend's Heartland Cruise Car Show. Everyone played a role in the event's sucess, but the lion's share of the responsibilty for making the event a success, goes to Joanne Chain, chair, and the members of the Hearland Cruise Car Show committee. Next time you see one of these individuals, be sure and thank them for their efforts. It couldn't have been done without them! |
| Watch Your Mail Box! |
By now last year's participants, should have received information about the 2008 "Home for the Holidays with Friends and Families", the 2008 Retail Trades Christmas Promotion. Take a few minutes now and return that participation form!
The promotion is open to any chamber member. If you were unable to participate last year and would like to receive information, just call the Chamber and we'll get you the information.
The goal, to get Weatherford area residents to shop Weatherford this holiday season and to share the experience with friends and family. Each week a winner will be drawn to receive that week's $1,000 Chamber Buck giveaway. When contacted, the winner will then be asked to name two people, either a family member or a friend, to receive $500 each in Chamber Bucks!
In addition to being listed as a sponsor on the Chamber's Web site, sponsors receive:
Santa (Corporate) - $750 - Logo in print and electronic media advertising. Banner and sign to display in business; an entry box at your location.
Reindeer (Participating) - $250 - Name in print and electronic media advertising. Sign to display in business; an entry box at your location.
Elf (General) - $200 - Name in print and electronic media. Sponsor identification at kickoff & scheduled events. |
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Ribbon Cutting/Open House |
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Ribbon Cutting/Open House
Vocational Rehabilitation and Visual Services
Divisions of OK Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
1501 Lera Drive, Suite #1
Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096
Find out how hiring a qualified Oklahoman with a disability leads to dependability, lower turnover and cost savings. Services are free to employers.
June 24, 2008
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - R/C
Open House
RSVP to Tammie Jones 580-816-4111 or tjones@drs.state.ok.us |
| School Personnel Welcome |
 Circle the date now and make plans to attend the Welcome Reception for education personnel new the Weatherford education community. The reception gives the Weatherford Business Community a chance to welcome the new education personnel.
The Welcome Reception is presented by First National Bank on August 19, at 12:30 p.m.
The Education Committee is looking for drawing sponsors. Sponsors are being asked to provide $100 to be drawn for during the reception. This is a great way to promote your business to more than 100 education personnel. If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber at 772-7744. |
| Minimum Wage Increase Reminder |
The federal minimum wage increase, enacted in 2007, mandated the increase to take place in three steps beginning in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The second step increase goes into effect July 24th bringing the minimum wage to $6.55 per hour. The final increment will occur July 24, 2009 with the minimum wage increasing to $7.25 per hour.
Contact Mike Seney with the State Chamber of Oklahoma for additional details. |
| It's About Jobs |
 Nearly every Oklahoma voter has a job, wants a job, or is retired from a job. Each of us has a vested interest in how the issues discussed during the 2008 elections affect Oklahoma's economy - and your company's bottom-line.
On June 26, 8:00 a.m. Kris Rush, Director of the Oklahoma Prosperity Project, will address elections in the workplace - what's legal, what works, and what's fun. Learn how you can help your employees make more informed decisions on Election Day on the issues affecting your company, their jobs, and Oklahoma's economic climate. The meeting will be at the Chamber of Commerce.
To RSVP you can call 772-7744 or email welcome@weatherfordchamber.com
This year, more than 1,200 employers representing 450,000 employees are using the Oklahoma Prosperity Project's free, nonpartisan easy-to-use materials - breakroom posters, payroll stuffers, and other useful tools -- to encourage their employees to register to vote and go to the polls informed on economic issues before they go to the polls.
The Prosperity Project is a free, nonpartisan election education program. It does not endorse candidates. It does not tell people how to vote. It is a project of The State Chamber. |
| Health Expo |
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September 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the SWOSU Wellness Center is the date, time, and location for the 2008 Wellness Expo. Chamber members will soon be receiving the details about how they can participate. Letters will first be sent to last year's participants, then to the remaining members. |
| New Members |
Alan Markum Training Center, Inc.
PO Box 1628
Weatherford, OK 73096
580-772-6388
Cellular One
2301 E. Main St.
Weatherford, OK 73096
580-772-8989
Sooner Publishing, Marketing & Creations
112 N. Jackson
Enid, OK 73701
580-233-8400 |
| Over and Above |
The Chamber wishes to recognize the businesses and individuals listed in the areas below. These members have agreed to increase their financial support to their Chamber this year. Take a few minutes now to review the list and make it a point to say "thanks" the next time you see one of these members. Every effort is being made to make sure this list is complete. If you have increased your membership to a level to be included in one of the areas listed and do not see your name, please contact the office. We'll make the change and get your recognized in the next "Weekly Agenda."
Minimum investments for each are
Platinum - $1,000
Gold - $750
Silver - $500
Bronze $350
Thanks and appreciation goes out to all members who have renewed their membership for the 2008 year! |
| Platinum Investors |
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Advanced Home Care Services, Inc.
AEP/Public Service Company of Oklahoma
BancFirst
Bank of Western Oklahoma
City of Weatherford
Economy Storage
Ed Berrong Real Estate & Insurance Agency
First National Bank & Trust Company of Weatherford
FPL Energy Cowboy Wind, LLC
John M. Huser, Jr, MD
MidFirst Bank
More Than Medicine
Rick Koch Oil Company
Southwest National Bank
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation
Stafford Air & Space Museum
Tautfest, Inc.
United Supermarkets
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. #392
Weatherford Daily News
Wright Wradio |
| Gold Investors |
American Insurance Group - Brown, Mike
Cummins, Pontiac- GMC, Inc
Edward Jones, Jim Horsburgh
Hart & Merchant, CPA's
IBC Bank
Nita's Ice House
York Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. |
| Silver Investors |
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AT& T
Britton, Kuykendall, & Miller, CPA's
Caulkin Conoco
CellularOne
Chesapeake Energy
Diesel Works Plus Inc.
Doc's Longhorn Trading Post
Joe E. & Glenna Johns
Imation Enterprises
Kelley Jewelers
Lockstone Funeral Home, Inc.
Mario's Grill
Magill Insurance & Real Estate Agency
Oklahoma West Physicians Group
Ratcliffe's, Inc.
State Farm Insurance - Debbie Shepherd
Weatherford Press
Weatherford Regional Hospital |
| Bronze Investors |
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Albert's Truck Service
Alfredo's Mexican Café
C.J.'s Southwest Tire & Accessory, Inc.
Cells U More
CenterPoint Energy
Dr Pepper Bottling Company
Eagle Supply & Rental, Inc
Eastman Kodak Company
Farmers Cooperative Exchange
Hankins, Dr. Marvin & Connie
Hart Sell Real Estate
The Kloset
Legacy Bank
Nabors Shoe Center
PDC (Phone Directories Company)
Premier Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc.
Sides Screen Printing
Sudden Link Communications
Weatherwood Assisted Living
Western Equipment, LLC | |
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Sincerely,
Marie Hanza
Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce |
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