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For the week of September 22, 2008 |
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Greetings!
Congratulations to everyone involved with the Wellness Expo sponsored by the Chamber's Health Education Committee. Special thanks go to Dawn Hollander and Lucas Grounds, co-chair of this year's event!
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| Contact Us |
P O Box 857
Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096
580-772-7744
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| What's Happening! |
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Tuesday, September 23
ˇ Kiwanis Club - 12:00 PM - The Mark Restaurant
ˇ Weatherford Arts Council Meeting - 5:15 PM - 2nd floor of the SWOSU Adm. Bldg
Wednesday, September 24
ˇ Weatherford Rotary Club Meeting - 12:00 PM - Mark Restaurant
Thursday, September 25
ˇ Noon Lions Club - 12:00 PM - University Grill and Cafeteria
ˇ Ambassador Committee - 4:00 PM - Chamber Office
Friday, September 26
ˇ Leadership Weatherford Retreat - 9:00 AM - Hobart
Saturday, September 27
ˇ Leadership Weatherford Retreat - 9:00 AM - Hobart **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.
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| Businesses are on Board! Are You? |
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Time is running out to become a part of one of Weatherford's best retail promotions "Home for the Holiday with Friends and Family." Set to begin in mid November and sponsored by the Chamber's Retail Trades Committee, the promotion is designed to create and enjoyable shopping experience in Weatherford during the holiday season.
Each week throughout the promotion - one lucky winner will be drawn to receive $1,000 in Chamber Bucks. When the winner is called, the individual will be asked to name two friends or family members, each will receive $500 in Chamber Bucks.
Santa Sponsors
Santa Sponsors receive logo in print and electronic media. |
| Have You Put in Your 2 Cents? |
 Thank you to everyone who has completed the Chamber's membership survey. Out of 316 invitations sent, 20% and climbing, have take the survey. To those who have not had the opportunity,
Results of the survey will be used to help shape the Chamber's plan for 2009 and beyond. The results will also be shared with other entities in Weatherford at the Chamber's Planning Conference set for October 9. |
| City Employee Appreciation |
 Weatherford City employees and their families will be treated to an "Appreciation Cookout" on Tuesday, September 30. The event will be held at the Pioneer Center starting at 6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Chamber's Public Affairs Committee, the event is a way for the Chamber to say thank you to city employees for the work they do! On the menu will be hamburger, with all the fixin's, hot dogs, sides and more. The event is open to all city employees and their families. A great time for food, fellowship and fun! |
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Folks, They Are A Comin' |
T &T Cruisers will bring their "Mother Road Annual Tour" to Weatherford on October 11. This tour is 365 miles of cool history in a 3 1/2 day tour from October 9 through October 12. Starts in Miami and ins in Texola. Anyone interested in participating should contact Teresa at 918-519-2670 or by emailing tandtcruisenight@yahoo.com. Cost is $30.00 per person, 15 and under are free. Weatherford's tourism attractions continue to bring people to town. Just in the past two weeks there have been 3 group tours, each with over 40 individuals on the motorcoach. Then on Wednesday, September 24, the Stafford Air & Space Museum and the Heartland Museum will host a fam (familiarization) tour sponsored by the Oklahoma Travel and Recreation Department.
Participating in the tour will be representatives of various state travel related agencies. Purpose of the tour is give this travel professionals a first hand look at these two exceptional attractions! |
| Receives Recognition |
| Congratulations to the Stafford Air & Space Museum on their Redbud Award nomination as one of the best new attractions in Oklahoma. Winning entries will be recognized at a special awards gala on October 13 at the Governor's Conference on Tourism.
Redbud Awards recognize Oklahoma's tourism attractions, destination marketing organizations, and travel writers for their outstanding efforts to serve and promote Oklahoma's tourism industry. Redbud Awards represent the highest honor given in the Oklahoma tourism industry. Entries are evaluated by out-of-state judges based on criteria including customer service, marketing effectiveness, media relations, variety of audiences reached, value, and overall creativity. The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) and the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association present the Redbud Awards annually. |
| Web Advertising |
 Chamber members are now able to purchase advertising on the Chamber's web site. Ad price is $50 per month. Contact the Chamber for complete details.
A click on this link takes you to the membership directory where you can type in your business' name to check your listing. Then search the categorical listings to see the other business categories where your business can be classified. Don't see your business category, just email us director@weatherfordchamber.com with the business category you would like to have included in your membership record.
Listed below are the website statistics since July 23, the date the membership directory went live on the website.
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Members' Online Referrals |
853 |
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Members' Online Hits Summary |
3624 |
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Main Search Page |
1201 |
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Alphabetical Listing |
542 |
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Categorical Listing |
742 |
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Search for Listing |
76 |
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New Member Listing |
210 |
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Referred Members Website Visits |
599 |
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Map Views |
254 |
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| Mother Road 100 |
| Weatherford has been asked to assist with the "Mother Road 100" a 100 mile footrace from Elk City to El Reno along historic Route 66. The date is Saturday, November 8, starting at 8:00 a.m. in Elk City. Upon to 250 athletes will participate.
The first of the runners are expected in Weatherford between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. with the last of the runners coming through as late as 10:00 p.m.
the type of assistance they are looking for, is a group to be in charge of the Weatherford aid station. They'll provide some sports drink, but the Weatherford group provides race type food like bananas, oranges, cookies, pretzels, salty chips, PB&J sandwiches, etc. The biggest item needed is encouragement.
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| Wellness Expo |
With a total of 44 booths and over 230 people in attendance the September 20 - Wellness Expo. The expo was a success! In addition free screenings and services, the Wellness Expo featured entertainment, door prizes and a Walking for Wellness event.
Thanks and appreciation go out to not only the participants, but the Health Education Committee, chaired by Dawn Hollander and Lucas Ground, who sponsored by the expo. Great job everyone!
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| Bits 'n Pieces |
Legislative Reception - On behalf of President Hays, the faculty and staff of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, you are invited to a legislative reception honoring our area legislators and their commitment to Oklahoma's higher education.
SWOSU's Legislative Reception will be held in the Upper Lounge of the Memorial Student Center on the SWOSU Campus, Saturday, September 27, 2008 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. For more information contact Randy Beutler, Assistant to the President for Strategic Operations, 774-7193 or randy.beutler@swosu.edu. Meet and Greet Planned for New Athletic Director - The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Athletic Department, in conjunction with SWOSU Athletic Association, is proud to sponsor a meet and greet with new athletic director Todd Thurman. The one-of-a-kind event will take place Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Student Union Ballroom beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. The Meet-and-Greet is open to the public and free of charge. Light refreshments and hors devours will be served. Minimum Wage Poster - Need a copy of the new minimum wage poster? Follow this link. Need Health Insurance? - The State Chamber's endorsed health insurance program, Oklahoma Chamber Blue, continues to grow beyond expectations. This health insurance plan features no medical underwriting; PPO and HMO options; prescription drug coverage; and qualifies for the state's InsureOklahoma! premium reimbursement program. To qualify for Oklahoma Chamber Blue, a company must have fewer than 100 employees; be a member of either The State Chamber OR their local chamber of commerce; and be headquartered in one of Oklahoma's 62 rural counties. As of June 30th, more than 1200 companies and 8,000 lives are covered! Ask your insurance agent about this fabulous program! For more information, click here. Contact Matt Robison. Design Alliance Facade Grant - Looking to do some improvement to your building. Don't forget to apply for a "Design Alliance Grant." Click here to download and application.
Prosperity Project - Help your employees be informed. Click on www.okprosperity.com/weatherford, to find out who is running in their district, view their candidates' Voter's Guides - and then go to the polls informed.
In the News - The Chamber's Weatherford TV commercial is already paying dividends even before it has aired! The "Oklahoma Gazette," readership approximately 10,000, recently carried an article highlighting the Stafford Air & Space Museum and the Heartland Museum. The article was written by Melana Lott, owner of Inflamed Brain Creative, the company hired to produce the TV commercials and economic development video. Click here to read the article.
TV Commercial - Weatherford's tourism community will soon be featured in 30 second television commercial. The television commercial is a project of the Chamber's tourism committee and is funded by the Weatherford hotel/motel tax. A second commercial will soon be produced which will highlight specific events, activities or tourism opportunities in Weatherford. Click here to view the commercial. |
| 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
Laundry boutique
Lockstone Funeral Home, Inc.
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
Midwest Music
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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