| Weekly Update
For the Week of December 8, 2008 |
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| Over & Above
Members |
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Rick Koch Oil Company
Edward Jones, Jim Horsburgh
Hart & Merchant, CPA's
IBC Bank
Silver Investors
AT& T
Britton, Kuykendall, & Miller, CPA's
Caulkin Conoco
CellularOne
Joe E. & Glenna Johns
R. L. Lockstone Funeral Home, Inc.
Ratcliffe's, Inc.
State Farm Insurance - Debbie Shepherd
Weatherford Press
Weatherford Regional HospitalBronze Investors
Albert's Truck Service
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)
Sides Screen Printing
Sudden Link Communications
Weatherwood Assisted Living
Western Equipment |
| Contact Us |
P O Box 857
Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096
580-772-7744
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Greetings!
The "Home for the Holidays with Friends Family" promotion continues to prove the Christmas spirit is alive and well in Weatherford. Named as recipients have been Mom (it was her birthday), a brother (getting married) and Weatherford's own "Caring and Sharing" program!
Pictures with Santa this past Saturday would have warmed even Scrooge's heart. I'm not sure who was having more fun - the children, Santa, or those of watching families make great holiday memories!
It's been a great year so far for your Chamber of Commerce and your help is needed to keep it that way! |
| What's Happening! |
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Monday, December 8
· Executive Committee Meeting - 12:00 PM - Chamber Office
Tuesday, December 9
· Leadership Weatherford - Legal Day - 8:00 AM
· Kiwanis Club - 12:00 PM - The Mark Restaurant
Wednesday, December 10
· Weatherford Economic Development Foundation - 7:00 AM - First National Bank
· Weatherford Rotary Club Meeting - 12:00 PM - Mark Restaurant
· Leadership Weatherford Committee Mtg - 4:00 PM - Chamber office
Thursday, December 11
· Noon Lions Club - 12:00 PM - University Grill and Cafeteria
· Board of Directors Meeting - 4:00 PM - Chamber Office |
| Chamber Banquet |
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Save the date: Thursday, January 22, 2009
SWOSU's Ballroom - Details to follow |
| Home for the Holiday Continues! |
 Excitement continues to be high for this year's promotion. So far $8,000 has been given away! Best of all, the winnings are already being spent! Sponsored by the Chamber's Retail Trades Committee, the promotion is designed to create an 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. The Chamber Bucks is only good at businesses participating in the promotion. Each winner will receive a list of participating businesses. Thanks to everyone who has responded to the 2008 promotion. Follow this link to view the businesses who are participating in the promotion. If you do not see your business listed, please give us a call. | |
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| Community Coffees for 2009 |
| Did your business sponsor a Community Cofffe in 2009? If you did, you have the right of first refusal for 2009 dates! You have until Janauary 15 to secure your 2009 date. After January 15, the dates will be open to any interested Chamber member.
If you did not sponsor a 2008 Community Coffee and would like to do so, just give us call, tell us the month and will put your name on the waiting list.
Call now to secure your date! |
| Chamber Banquet Table Decoration Sponsor |
 Plans are underway for the 2009 Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Thursday, January 22, 2009 at SWOSU's Ballroom.
Continuing the tradition started in 2008, Chamber members are again being encouraged to be "table decoration sponsor." As a sponsor, a Chamber member will be responsible for decorating a table of eight (8) for the banquet. This is your opportunity to promote your business. Last year's table sponsors will have the right of first refusal for sponsoring a table in 2009. Deadline for table sponsors is January 12, 2009. Call the Chamber to secure your table sponsorship. |
| Community Coffee |
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Reservations are not necessary!
Thursday, December 18
1100 East Main Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
Phone: (580) 772-5574
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Note the date is one week later than normal. |
| Banquet Tickets On Sale Now |
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Tickets are on sale now for the 2009 Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The banquet is set for Thursday, January 22, 2009, at SWOSU's Ballroom. Tickets are $40 per person and on sale now! This year each ticket will be entered into a a drawing for a prize to be given away at the conclusion of the banquet. No additional purchase is necessary to enter the drawing. Individuals attending the banquet will be asked to sign the back of their ticket before entering the banquet. The winner will some lucky individual attending the banquet!
To purchase your tickets, call the Chamber at 772-7744.
In addition to celebrating the successes of your Chamber, the banquet will also feature the announcement of the Hall of Fame recipient, the name of the "Outstanding Service Award" and the "Roots and Wings" recipient. |
| Bits 'n Pieces |
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.
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. | |
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Share this email with your co-workers!
Sincerely,
Marie Hanza
Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce |
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