| Weekly Update
For the Week of February 23, 2009 |
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| Over & Above
Members |
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Silver Investors
Ed Berrong Insurance & Real Estate Agency
Britton, Kuykendall, & Miller, CPA's
Caulkins Conoco
CellularOne
Bendue & Associates C.J.'s Southwest Tire & Accessory, Inc.
CenterPoint Energy
Cummins Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep Dr Pepper Bottling Company
Eastman Kodak Company
Farmers Cooperative Exchange
Hankins, Dr. Marvin & Connie
Legacy Bank
Midwest Music
Nabors Shoe Center
Weatherwood Assisted Living
Western Equipment |
| Membership Update |
| Bendure and Associates has become the newest Bronze Member of the Weatherford Chamber
Newest Members of the Chamber are:
Advantage Marketing Imprinted Promotion - Gerri Hutchison, owner
Arney & Carruth - Andrew Carruth
Emmanuel Baptist Church - Dr. David Lawrence
Jasmine Digital Graphics & Design - Misti Miller
Tractor Supply Company - Mark Mitchell
Westok Auto Leasing - Allen McSparrin |
| Bits 'n Pieces |
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Need Health Insurance? - The State Chamber's endorsed health insurance program, Oklahoma Chamber Blue, may be the answer. 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. Deadline to apply is April 30. |
| SWOSU Homecoming Parade |
| SWOSU needs your help. Click here to take a brief survey concerning the 2009 Homecoming Parade. |
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Contact Us
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P O Box 857
Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096
580-772-7744
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Greetings!
Great first session for the community wide planning sessions. If you weren't able to attend the first one, don't worry, participate in the March 5 session.
This past weekend Weatherford was represented at the Wichita Women's Fair! Participating in the Great Plains Country booth, Weatheford's travel and tourism information was include in the 1,500 packets of information distributed. Lots of people looking for quick getaways for families, friends or couples attended the show. Met several individuals with ties to the Weatherford area, either through attending college or relatives (sisters whose grandmother lives in Corn.)
Chamber members recently received their 2009 Chamber Membership Investment Statements and the response has been excellent. Membership Investments are the lifeblood of any Chamber. Thank you for your past and future support! |
| What's Happening! |
Wednesday, February 25
Health Education Committee - 5:15:00 PM - Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, February 26
Ambassador Meeting - 4:00:00 PM - Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, March 3
Retail Trades Committee - 8:00:00 AM - Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, March 5
Building on the 2020 Vision - 5:30:00 PM - Pioneer Center |
| Contacting Customers |
Looking for a great way to electronically stay in touch with clients or customers? Then take a look at "Constant Contact", the online program used by the Weatherford Area Chamber to stay in touch with its members. Chamber members receive an increased pre-payment discount. A 6 month pre-payment is 20% and 12 month pre-payments receive a 25% discount. |
| Building on the Vision |
Mark your calendar and make plans to be a part of Weatherford's  community wide strategic planning process. All meetings will be held at the Pioneer Center and start at 5:30 p.m. with a meal, before the planning process begins at 6:00 p.m. Remaining dates are
March 5th
March 26th
April 9th
April 23rd
The meetings will build upon the information gained from the community wide survey and each meeting. |
| Don't Be Left Out |
 Don't miss your opportunity to advertise on the only Weatherford map distritbuted by the Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce! Your chamber is working with Brent Reed, owner of Weatherford Press, to develop and distribute the map. Reed is handling all the advertising sales for the map. Contact Reed at 772-5300 to secure you space. Advertising prices and sizes are listed below. Deadline for participating is February 28 or when all spaces are sold.
Business Card Size - $350 Full Panel - $1,000 |
| Publicity for Your Business or Event |
 The 2009 State Travel Guide and Events Guide have just been released, but work is already underway for the 2010 publications. If your business is tourism related or your part of an organization which sponsors a project or activity which the traveling public would like to attend, contact the Chamber about how your event can be included in these publication. |
| Good Seat |
 Even though the weather is cold, Spring is just around the corner and with it comes great weather, outdoor activities, and beautification efforts. As you make your plans for Spring, consider adding a park bench to your outdoor beautification efforts. The metal benches provide a great place for shoppers to sit and enjoy the weather! The bench also features a medallion recognizing the business sponsoring the bench.
To order your park bench contact Linda in the City's Parks and Recreation Department, 774-2450, wfordparks@cityofweatherford.com . Place your order before April 1. |
| Opportunity in a Down Economy |
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| Show Your Support |
 Interested in providing SWOSU merchandise in your business? Then call the Chamber and let us know! The Retail Trades Committee is working with SWOSU on ways to provide the merchandise. Those businesses interested will meet with SWOSU officials to discuss how to implement this plan. Call the Chamber at 772-7744.
"Adding SWOSU merchandise to your business is a win-win for everyone involved. A business not only shows their support of SWOSU but is providing their customers with an opportunity to purchase SWOSU merchandise. SWOSU wins because of the increased exposure," stated Brian Adler, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for SWOSU.
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| Certified Site Ready |
The Weatherford Industrial Trust is celebrating the selection of the Weatherford Business & Technology Park as a certified, "Site Ready Industrial Park." The event is being marked with presentation by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and a reception. The ceremony is Wednesday, February 25,10:30 a.m.at the Stafford Air & Space Museum.
Congratulations are extend to Bruce Magill, Chairperson, Marvin Hankins, Secretary, Fred Schamburg, Treasurer and members of the Weatherford Industrial Trust on this accomplishment. The designation gives Weatherford an edge in the recruitment of industry. | |
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Sincerely,
Marie Hanza
Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce |
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