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Weekly Update
For the Week of March 3, 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. | |
Greetings!
The second session of the community wide planning is set for March 5 at the Pioneer Center. If you missed the first session, that doesn't exclude you from this or future sessions. Your comments and suggestions are wanted and needed.
Weatherford area 4-H and FFA agriculture students are participating in the Custer County Livestock Show, which started Sunday, March 1. Premium sale is Tuesday, March 5, Thanks and appreciation is extended to the 200 plus Weatherford area business who are supporting the students through their financial contributions.
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! |
Tuesday, March 3
Retail Trades Committee - 8 AM - Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, March 5
Building on the 2020 Vision - 5:30 PM - Pioneer Center
Monday, March 9
Executive Committee Meeting - 12 PM - Chamber Office
Tuesday, March 10
Leadership Weatherford Session - 8 AM
Wednesday, March 11
Weatherford Economic Development Foundation - 7 AM - BancFirst - 122 North Broadway
Wednesday, March 11
Leadership Weatherford Committee - 4 PM - Chamber office
Thursday, March 12
Community Coffee - 9:30 AM - Western Oklahoma Christian School - 1709 Lyle Road
Thursday, March 12 Board of Directors Meeting - 4 PM - Chamber Office |
| 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 |
This is the week for the second session of the 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. It does not matter if you miss the first meeting to be able to attend the second 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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Contact Us
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P O Box 857
Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096
580-772-7744
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| Custer Washita County Days |
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 The Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Committee invites you to to attend Custer-Washita County Day at the State Capitol, March 18. The event is a joint effort between the Weatherford, Clinton and Cordell Chambers. Meetings are scheduled with local legislators as well as tour of the capitol and lunch at the Facility House.
The day begins with the group meeting on the capitol steps at 9:15 a.m., followed by a group picture, then visits with the legislators. The day ends at approximately 2:00 p.m.
Registration is $10. RSVP to the Chamber of Commerce by calling 772-7744. Space is limited and available on a first come first served basis! Special thanks is extended to AEP/Public Service Company and Wright Wradio for support. |
| Community Coffee |
 Western Oklahoma Christian School
9:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 12 |
| Publicize Your Event |
Incuding your event information in the "OklaTravel Wire" provides your event with state and nationwide publicity. A service of the Oklahoma Travel and Recreation Department (OTRD), the service is available to any organziation or business which are travel related. To have your information included in "OklaTravel Wire" simply email your news release to director@weatherfordchamber.com. The Chamber will then forward the information to OTRD. | |
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Sincerely,
Marie Hanza
Weatherford Area Chamber of Commerce |
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