Midwest City, Oklahoma

AUGUST 2009

www.midwestcityok.com

2009 Annual Chamber Auction

October 26th

Navy TACAMO Hangar on Tinker Air Force Base 6-9 p.m.

Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Dale Matherly, Matherly Mechanical Contractors and to Captain Dwight Shepherd, Commander, Strategic Communications Wing One for his generous offer to host us once again. Also, thank you to our Eagle Corporate partner Midwest Regional Medical Center for their

continued support. Auction Chairman Danny Breeden, Breeden Painting Company, invites you to join us and dress in patriotic attire for this fun evening of networking as you support the Chamber’s efforts to promote the outstanding quality of life in our community. Donations of cash, gift certificates, golf packages, trips and lodging accommodations are needed. Individual tickets are available at the Chamber office for $40 per person. Corporate tables are $600 and include: priority dinner seating for eight, four bottles of wine, eight drink tickets, wait staff for your table, recognition at the event, and mention in media releases and in the auction catalog. For more information or to purchase a corporate table or tickets please call the Chamber office at 733-3801.

Title Sponsor:

Debbie Arnold Kelly Brander, Arvest Bank Paula Enix, Arvest Bank Donna Heitzman, Arvest Bank Gabrielle Schank, Arvest Bank Jody Greene, Barnes & Friedrich Funeral Home Hally Cole, The Boeing Company Jenny Hatton, The Boeing Company Pam Teply, BOK MWC Danny Breeden, Breeden Painting Company Glenda Bowen, Comfort Inn & Suites Alex Lancaster, FNB MWC Michelle Devinney, FNB MWC Stacia Gillett

Frank Williams, Gardner Tanenbaum Company Jason Blair, Shelter Insurance Suzy Crozier, Jim Campbell Homes Page Vaughan, Midwest Regional Medical Center Theresa Thomas, Midwest Veterinary Hospital Amie Witt, OKC Abstract & Title Company Towry Barnard, Rose State College Jana Legako, Rose State College Lisa Pitsiri, Rose State College Donna Syth, Rose State College Lisa Newport, AFLAC

Shannon Brown, Sheraton MWC Hotel at the Reed Conference Center Georgina Williams, Sheraton MWC Hotel at the Reed Conference Center Jimmy Jordan, Southwestern College Professional Studies Kacie Mach, Tinker Federal Credit Union Melanie Voice, Midwest City CVB Susan MacQuarrie, Midwest City CVB Mike Bower, City of Midwest City Joe Brantley, Fitness Together Lisa Sineath, Breeden Painting Company

Auction Committee

2007 Auction

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Get Caught Shopping and Dining in Midwest City The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce held a “Get Caught Shopping and Dining in Midwest City” campaign from July 6-18, 2009. Random shoppers and diners “caught” exiting area businesses were given a chance to win up to $100.00 in cash as a thank you for shopping and dining in Midwest City. Participating busi-nesses also supplemented the program by of-fering special incentives and coupons inside their stores during the promotion. Our hope is that this campaign encouraged patrons both within and outside the Midwest City area to take advantage of the many opportunities af-forded by our great community while stimulat-ing our local economy.

Chamber member Mayor Russell Smith with Ella Hancock, a $100 winner, outside Crest Foods.

James Chappel, OG&E; and Dr. Jeanie Webb, 2009 Chamber President, Rose State College; award winners outside Target.

Chamber member Mayor Russell Smith with winners inside Jersey Mike’s Subs.

James Chappel with winners at Michael’s.

Dr. Jeanie Webb and James Chappel with winners outside of Chili’s Grill and Bar.

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Ribbon Cutting

Tinker Air Force Base is currently accepting applications. Go to

www.usajobs.gov for a complete listing. Please contact the Job

Information Line at 405-734-0695 for assistance.

THANK YOU MWC Junior Service League for

the grant to help fund the Chamber’s Youth Excel Program.

Southern Cajun Kitchen, 612 S. Air Depot, held a Ribbon Cutting June 16, 2009.

Sunrise Social

Senator Cliff Aldridge and James Chappel, OG&E, try out some therapy equipment at Stevens & Dillinger Physical Therapy, 201 Harroz Lane in the Cherry Center during the Sunrise Social on June 18, 2009.

Business After Hours was held at Signs by Tomorrow, 1932 S. Air Depot on July 16. Pictured are some of the attendees with Dale and Gail Hawkins, owners of the store.

Business After Hours

Bonnie Cheatwood and James Chappel with Colonel Bob Noller at his retirement party June 26 at First Fidelity Bank. Colonel Noller, along with a few others, started the Chamber Ambassador program and served as an Ambassador for over 50 years.

The new “Land of the Free Because of the Brave” banner located at the I-40 Air Depot gate at Tinker Air Force Base supports our military service men and women. Thank you to FNB MWC for sponsoring the banner.

Congratulations Dr. Pam Deering, Assistant

Superintendent For Fiscal Services,

Mid-Del Public Schools!

Dr. Deering has been named 2009 Oklahoma Assistant Superinten-dent/Central Office Administrator of the year by the Oklahoma Association of School Administra-tors. Deering, who was one of twenty 2009 District Administra-tors of the year, was named the state winner during the Annual Summer Conference hosted in June in Oklahoma City.

Members of the 2009 Leadership MWC Class presented a check to the Weed and Seed program to sponsor 30 children for their summer program and for staffing. The Leadership class also presented checks to the YMCA and Boy Scouts to sponsor youth memberships and to Crutcho Elementary and Eastside Elementary schools to sponsor the purchase of new reading programs.

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New Member Drive

It’s HOT!

Cited in a survey commissioned by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives “When consumers know that a small business is a member of the Chamber, they are 44 percent more likely to think favorably of it and 63 percent more likely to purchase goods or services from the company." With that in mind, and in an effort to maintain and grow our level of visibility in the community, the Chamber will host a New Member Drive the week of AUGUST 24-28, 2009. Volunteers will make calls to potential Chamber members. Your help is critical to the success of the drive. If you know of an individual or company who would benefit from the many opportunities available through Chamber membership, or to volunteer, please call Jennifer at 733-3801.

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Midwest City Farmer’s Market EVERY TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH

SEPTEMBER

Nick Harroz Midwest City Community Center, 200 N. Midwest Blvd.

4:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

Sponsored by Sustainable East Okla-homa County and the City of Midwest City,

the market is an all Oklahoma grown market seeking to develop into a super

local market designed to bring the freshest food to the community while

supporting local growers.

SAVE THIS DATE:

Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet

Friday, January 22, 2010 6:00 p.m.

Sheraton MWC Hotel at the Reed Conference Center

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New Members Professional Secretarial Services, LLC provides the small and independent business with the services of a full time secretary on a part time basis. Services include preparing correspondence, billing/invoicing, database management, dictation, presentations, mail-outs, flyers and reports. Owner Shirley Collins has 25 years experience as a secretary and would like the opportunity to share her skills with others. For more information call Shirley at 405-630-5532.

Southwestern College Professional Studies offers flexible degree options for all types of learners. The college provides options that are specifically tailored to meet the fast-paced and diverse needs of today’s adults. All programs at the College are designed with the learner in mind. Flexible and convenient six week courses are of-fered both online and in the classroom. The college has a range of programs including masters, bachelors and certificate programs in human resources, business, management, leader-ship, computers, education, nursing, security, and ministry. For more information call Jimmy Jordan at 405-733-3301.

Thank you to New Corporate Partner Southwestern College Professional Studies

Walker Companies is a manufacturing, printing and distribution company whose services include the manufacture of stamps, seals, architectural signs, nametags and much more. Distribution services include trade show, interior and event displays, along with thousands of promotional items. The company is one of the largest Notary provid-ers for new commissions and renewals in the state. Started in 1951 by Kenneth Walker, the company is now owned by Kenny Walker, the son of the founder. Hours of operation are Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information call 235-5319.

Pho Air One & Sushi Boat is a new restaurant located in Town Center at 7199 S.E. 29th, Suite 104 & 105. The restaurant has been open for 3 months and offers pho noodles that are made with 9 herbs to enhance flavor and promote good health. Also featured is a create your own sushi, which includes a basic sushi roll that you enhance by adding your own choice of ingredients. Hours of operation are Monday thru Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information call 736-1212.

American Guaranty Title Company offers real estate closing services, abstracts and title insurance to anyone buying, selling or refinancing their home. Located at 1338 S. Douglas Blvd, the company has been a part of the Midwest City community for almost 30 years. For more information call Office Manager Patricia Gilbert at 737-4834.

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June—July

New Members

AMERICAN GUARANTY TITLE COMPANY PATRICIA GILBERT 737-4834 1338 S. Douglas Blvd. Midwest City, OK 73130 www.americanguarantytitle.com Title-Escrow Companies PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIAL SERVICES, LLC SHIRLEY COLLINS 630-5532 1205 S. Air Depot, #128 Midwest City, OK 73110 Secretarial Services

WALKER COMPANIES TESS SMITH 235-5319 121 N.W. 6th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73102 www.walkercompanies.com Tradeshow/Exhibit PHO AIR ONE & SUSHI BOAT DIEM NGUYEN 736-1212 7199 S.E. 29th, Suites 104 &105 Midwest City, OK 73110 Restaurants

PROFESSIONAL RECYCLERS (RECYCLE FOR CHARITY) PAM GREEN 924-5546 20 S. MacArthur Oklahoma City, OK 73128 www.professionalrecyclers.com Recycling Center

Membership Renewals

ALRAY’S VALET & CLEANERS AMERIWORKS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ANTHONY’S TV & APPLIANCE, INC. AUTOHAUS SPORTS CARS B&B CATERING BANCFIRST MID-DEL BRENDA BODENHEIMER BUENA VISTA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION COHERENT CONTRACTS, LLC DOUGLAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION DR. JAMES E. MAYS III EMC ENTERPRISE LEASING CO. ET COACHLIGHT LLC FAIRFAX APARTMENTS FARMER’S INSURANCE GROUP —JIM WALLACE FIRST FIDELITY BANK, N.A. FIRST MORTGAGE COMPANY FIRST POINT INSURANCE AGENCY FLINTCO, INC. GLASS SPECIALISTS, INC. GOLDEN PALACE GRACE LIVING CENTER, DEL CITY H.G. MARTIN, JR., P.C. CPA HAWTHORN SUITES HOBBY LOBBY

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES INSPIRATION LOGOS JEFF MOORE HOMES JONCO ELECTRIC KARTA TECHNOLOGY KELLER WILLIAMS EAST LUPE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT MACKIE MCNEAR STEAKHOUSE MCCONNELL’S WRECKER SERVICE MEADOW RIDGE APARTMENTS MIDWEST CITY GOODYEAR TIRE & AUTO MIDWEST CITY OPTIMIST CLUB MIDWEST RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES MOOG, INC. OFFICE DEPOT #72 OKLAHOMA CITY ABSTRACT & TITLE CO. OLD GERMANY RESTAURANT PELICAN’S RESTAURANT PRUDENTIAL ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE QUINN & ASSOCIATES RANDY GOODMAN P.C. SIGNS BY TOMORROW SOS STAFFING SERVICES SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY **SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

SPENCER’S SMOKEHOUSE & BARBEQUE T& S WEB DESIGN TIMBERWOOD ASSISTED LIVING TINKER TAG AGENCY VALU-MED PHARMACY VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, LLC VISITING ANGELS OF SE OKC WELLINGTON PARKE WORKFORCE OK— CAREER CONNECTION YMCA—MIDWEST CITY

**denotes Corporate Partner

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS August 4 Pho Air One Ribbon Cutting, 7199 S.E. 29th, Suite 104 & 105, 11:00 a.m. 7 Celebrating Education Breakfast, CAHS Field House, 7:30 a.m. RSVP Required 11 City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6:00 p.m. 14 Air Force Quarterly Awards Luncheon, TAFB, 11:30 a.m. RSVP Required 20 Navy TACAMO Luncheon, TAFB, 11:30 a.m. RSVP Required 24-28 Chamber New Member Drive, Chamber office 25 Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber office, 11:45 a.m., RSVP Required 25 City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6:00 p.m. September 7 Labor Day, Chamber office closed 9 Executive Board Meeting, Chamber office, 11:30 a.m., RSVP Required 22 Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber office, 11:45 a.m., RSVP Required 22 City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6:00 p.m. October 3 Global Oklahoma, Rose State College, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 13 City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6:00 p.m. 14 Executive Board Meeting, Chamber office, 11:30 a.m., RSVP Required 26 MWC Chamber Auction, Navy TACAMO Hangar, 6:00 p.m. 27 City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6:00 p.m. 30 Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber office, 11:45 a.m., RSVP Required 31 Midwest City Trick or Treat City, Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Chamber Staff Bonnie Cheatwood, Executive Director David Burnett, CEDC, Economic Development Director Jennifer Crowel, Marketing Director Rachel Dunseath, Economic Development Assistant Cindy Bullen, Office Manager/Bookkeeper

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce is to create and maintain a favorable

business climate in the community.

P.O. Box 10980

Midwest City, OK. 73140

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