Business Exchange Luncheon -
March 22, 2011
Mini Financial Expo
Bring your questions for 401K, Retirement Plans, Tax Advantages and more.
Newcastle Multi Purpose Ctr.
705 NW 10th Street
11:45 Lunch Served, 12:00 Meeting
$5 per person
Newcastle Multi Purpose Center
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DEADLINE to Register to VOTE in the April 5th Election is MARCH 11.
VOTE NO to the renewal of the County Sales Tax. More information to follow. |
March 2011
March 4
Special City Council Mtg.
Multi Purpose Ctr/6pm
March 7 County Commissioners Mtg. McClain Courthouse/9am
March 9 Women's Network Mtg. Chamber Office/2pm
March 11 DEADLINE to Register to Vote in April 5th Election March 13 Daylight Savings - Spring Forward
March 14 City Council Mtg. Multi Purpose Ctr./6pm
March 16 Parks & Recreation Mtg. Mutli Purpose Ctr./12pm
March 17 St. Patricks Day
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 WE NEED YOUR INPUTWe are currently accepting nominations for the annual award presentations on March 25th. As members of the Newcastle Chamber, these are your awards, your nominations. Which one of your peers do you feel has been an excellent example of a community leader, community business and chamber member. This is a great opportunity for them to get the recognization they deserve. The following awards are in need of nominations.
Business Man and Woman of the Year
New, Small and Large Business of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Citizen of the Year
Heritage Awards.
Click here for nomination form or email us your selections!
Click here to see previous years winners! |
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Banquet/Auction Task Force - February 24 at the Chamber Office 12:00pm
We will be continuing the finalization of the plans and as well as the collection of unique auction items.
If you are interested in helping with the auction portion of the event, please let us know. We are looking for those who are willing to talk to attendees, encourage bidding and overall NETWORK - NETWORK - NETWORK.
We have a new opportunity associated to the auction, we will be asking for auction monitors. These energetic individuals will help encourage our bidders - you will be our "EGGER ONERS". It is a fun way to interact with the other attendees. For more information, contact us!!!
Auction Items
We are looking for interested parties that would like to donate an item for the auction. You can provide the item of your choice that best represents your business. Do you have a friend that has a side business, maybe they too would be interested in donating an item.
These donations are PERFECT advertising and promotion options. We would also like business cards and/or brochures to be provided with the item for interested attendees. We NEED YOU!!!!. |
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Community Map
We still have space available on the upcoming production of the Community Map. Panels are sold out but business card sizes are still available. You have the option to increase the size should room allow.
The last production of our city map was in 2077 of 5,000 copies which lasted 3 years. This production is for 10,000 copies. THAT IS A HUGE RETURN on your investment
Are your church or restaurant? We have a special sections dedicated to you!
In the restaurant guide, each listing will be by category and will include name, address, phone and hours of operation. We will also include breakfast, lunch or dinner, whatever is applicable.
All this for a cost of $150.00. That breaks down to a minimal of 3 years worth of promotion for $50 per year for one upfront investment.
In the church directory, each lilsting will be category and will include name, address, phone and Sunday and Wednesday services.
All this for a cost of $100.00. That breaks down to a minimal of 3 years worth of promotion for $34 per year for one upfront investment.
Of course, you do have the additional option of purchasing a larger space.
Hurry now, you must act to be listed! |
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State Chamber Updates
House Committee Approves Legislation Creating a Quick-Action Closing Fund for Economic Development
OKLAHOMA CITY-In recent years, Texas and Arkansas have landed a number of economic development deals at least in part because of their ability to enhance the financial incentive package on the table in the final stages of site selection.
Legislation passed this week by the House Economic Development, Tourism & Financial Services creates the Oklahoma Quick Action Closing Fund. The fund-which will share similarities with the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Arkansas Quick Action Closing Fund-will help Oklahoma compete with other states for much-needed jobs and investment.
House Bill 1953, by Rep. Skye McNiel, R-Bristow, makes substantial changes to the Oklahoma Opportunity Fund, which was first created in 2006. The changes include:
Ø changing the name to the Oklahoma Quick Action Closing fund
Ø addressing the project approval process by authorizing the governor to make the final decision on a project, subject to consultation with the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Ø requiring a project to enter into an agreement with The Department of Commerce, who shall administer the Fund, and mandating that the agreement be performance based, providing a "net economic benefit" to the state
Ø a "claw back" provision for failure to meet performance provisions
"Oklahoma has a lot to offer companies looking to relocate, including a low cost of living, high quality of life, ample space and minimal traffic. But, the reality is we must compete with other states and the economic incentives they offer," said State Chamber President Fred Morgan. "This legislation puts in place tight 'net economic benefit' requirements, and includes a 'claw back' provision to protect the taxpayers' investment in a case a deal does not come through as promised. With these safeguards in place, this fund will be a critical tool for our state and our economic development efforts." |
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Sincerely,
Kim Brown
President
Newcastle Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development
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