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OKLAHOMANS SAY NO TO STATE QUESTION 744After months of difficult campaigning with nearly $2 million raised, the One Oklahoma Coalition celebrated victory as State Question 744 was defeated in all 2,229 precincts with 81.4 percent against the measure. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber joined more than 100 other organizations in opposing SQ 744 through the One Oklahoma Coalition.

“It was vital that we defeat State Question 744 in order to ensure that our state and its hundreds of agencies can continue to function properly,” said Roy H. Williams, Chamber president and CEO. “Now that we’ve had this victory, it’s time for us to work together to enact meaningful reforms in our state’s education system.”

The Chamber is a long-standing advocate for education funding and reform in the region as well as the state, and will continue to pursue reform opportunities in the coming legislative session.

“Both sides of the issue care deeply about our state and the quality of our education and the future of our young people,” said Governor Brad Henry, honorary chairman of the One Oklahoma Coalition. “We owe it to them to put aside our differences and come together, not as Democrats and Republicans, but as Oklahomans who care about the future of our state.”

cHAMbEr HELpS rEcrUIT grOcErY wHOLESALEr

Another victory for the Chamber’s Economic Development team came in October when MDV Nash Finch, a national grocery wholesaler that supplies Tinker Air Force Base and other military installations, purchased two warehouses totally over 500,000 square feet in Oklahoma City and announced their plan to open a distribution center at the locations. They plan additional expansions. The facilities will employ about 200 people.

In total, the company is investing $24 million in the region – including upgrades and expansions.

They plan to have the facility fully operational in 2012.

“Nash Finch will service more than 40 commissaries in 10 states from the Oklahoma City facilities ranging from Texas to North Dakota,” said Ed Brunot, chief operating officer of MDV, formerly known as Military Distributors

of Virginia.

The Chamber worked on this project in cooperation with the Oklahoma Department

of Commerce and Price Edwards & Company.

Governor Brad Henry thanks One Oklahoma Coalition supporters at the No SQ 744 watch party.

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LEAdErSHIp NOTES 2010 OFFIcErSDAVID tHOMPSON

OPUBCO Communications Group2010 Chairman

J. lArry NICHOlSDevon Energy CorporationImmediate Past Chairman

CArl E. EDwArDSPrice Edwards & Company

Treasurer / Corporate Secretary

ClAytON I. BENNEttDorchester Capital

Vice Chair, Strategic Planning

PEtEr B. DElANEyOGE Energy Corp.

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rHONDA HOOPErJordan Associates

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KIrK HuMPHrEySThe Humphreys Company

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BrADlEy w. KrIEgErArvest Bank Group

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DAVID r. lOPEzAmerican Fidelity Foundation

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MArK FuNKEBank of Oklahoma, N.A.Vice Chair, Biosciences

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rOgEr N. MItCHEllOklahoma Natural Gas Company

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BruCE lAwrENCEINTEGRIS Health Inc.

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tOM J. MCDANIElOklahoma City UniversityVice Chair, Transportation

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THE pOINT!ISSUE #3429 - November 2010

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Looking Ahead and Working TogetherNow that Election Day has passed, it’s time to put away the campaign signs, take off the bumper stickers and look ahead to the coming legislative session. After we pause to congratulate and welcome our newly elected officials, it is vital that we work together in order for our state’s future to remain bright.

The Chamber’s Government Relations Steering Committee and Board of Directors are working to finalize our priority agenda for the 2011 legislative session. These issues will cover a range of areas from economic development and lawsuit reform to health care and education. Chamber members will receive the 2011 legislative priorities early next year when we mail the legislative Guide along with our other annual publications. And please mark your calendars for Thursday, Jan. 27 when we will host our annual legislative Breakfast to kick off the start of the session.

I want to thank all of you who helped the One Oklahoma Coalition to defeat State Question 744. This Chamber has long been an advocate for an improved education system and has helped bring hundreds of millions of new dollars to our schools, both in local and state initiatives. Now, it is the time for key stakeholders from all sides of this issue to come together to identify meaningful ways to improve our public education system. Our state cannot afford to deprive our children of the quality education they need and deserve. The Chamber will continue to fight on the front lines for education reform in our state. It is time that we demand changes to a system that is producing unacceptable results. Our children deserve better and we need to not let them down.

As we gear up for another legislative session, please take a moment to visit the Chamber’s legislative Action Center at www.legislativeactioncenter.net. Here you can sign up for legislative update e-mails sent regularly throughout the legislative session. You can also join the Action Network and receive alerts when your involvement can make a critical difference at our capitol.

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cHAMbEr OFFErS rESOUrcES TO rEcrUIT TALENTWhen it comes to recruiting new talent to Greater Oklahoma City, the Chamber is your go-to source for high quality and informative materials.

“With our new Relocation Guides hot off the presses and a relocation site geared toward bringing executive talent to Greater Oklahoma City, the Chamber is able to market our city to companies and individuals looking to move here,” said Roy H. Williams, Chamber president & CEO. “We are always willing to help companies get the necessary materials and information to individuals or groups looking to make Oklahoma City their home.”

The new Relocation Guide includes information on a variety of topics important to those looking to move to a new city, including: education, top industries, transportation, local culture and housing.

The most recent development in the Chamber’s arsenal of relocation materials is the website ABetterlifeOKC.com. This site has been instrumental in helping companies relocating to Greater Oklahoma City provide their employees with information to help them make an informed decision about their individual relocations. The site features information on housing, schools,

employment, climate, area attractions, Oklahoma City accolades and more.

The Chamber also hosts an arsenal of videos about Greater Oklahoma City on their YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/visitOklahomaCity. These videos highlight what Oklahoma City has to offer potential residents and visitors and includes testimonials about the surprises you’ll find here.

For more information on the Chamber’s relocation services, contact Aimee Schones, business recruitment coordinator, at aschones@okchamber.com. I N OU T

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cONVENTION & VISITOrS bUrEAU SpOTLIgHT:

Do you belong to a national association or organization that could hold a meeting in Oklahoma City? Do you want to increase the awareness of Oklahoma City as a convention destination? the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (CVB) Convention Sales team is looking for Hometown Heroes – a community program designed to enhance meeting and convention bookings for Oklahoma City with the help of local residents.

“We want to encourage our residents to show their pride in Oklahoma City by joining us in this initiative,” said Elizabeth Richardson, director of convention sales and services. “Hosting your association’s meeting in your hometown will provide publicity for Oklahoma City within your professional field, and will also boost our local economy.”

The Hometown Hero program launched in May 2010 during the inaugural National Tourism Week luncheon where the CVB honored nine industry partners for playing an active role in bringing a national conference or sporting event to Oklahoma City. By reaching out to members of the Oklahoma City community, the CVB hopes to encourage regional, national and international associations and organizations to hold their conventions, conferences and meetings here.

“It is ingrained in our Convention Sales Managers to spread the word to all of the associations they are a part of, but now we want to get the entire community involved,” said Richardson. “Simply mentioning Oklahoma City to your group creates awareness of our product.”

to submit your association’s information, visit www.visitokc.com/hometownhero. A member of the CVB Convention Sales Team will contact you regarding specifics, when the group usually meets and other follow up questions. From there, the CVB will assist with contacting the association, finding hotel rooms, securing meeting space and anything else that needs to be done.

For more information on the Hometown Hero program, contact Elizabeth Richardson at 405.297.8952 or erichardson@okccvb.org.

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DECEMBER 7SUNSET RECEPTIONtime: 4 - 6 p.m.location: Bolero Spanish Grill & Tapas Bar, 200 S. Oklahoma Ave., Suite 200Cost: Admission is free. No need to RSVP.

DECEMBER 13ANNUAL MEETING DINNERtime: 6 - 8:30 p.m.location: Cox Convention Center, One Myriad GardensCost: $75 for members, $100 for non-members

DECEMBER 15DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR 2011 EXPERIENCE CHINA TRIP Return Registration Form & full payment for trip to the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Attn: Meredith Manley

JANUARY 11SUNSET RECEPTIONtime: 4 - 6 p.m.location: Fairfield Inn & Suites, 4521 SW 15thCost: Admission is free. No need to RSVP.

JANUARY 13STATE OF THE CITYtime: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.location:Cox Convention Center, One Myriad Gardens Cost: $50 for members, $75 for non-members

ANNUAL MEETINg dINNEr: dEc. 13

Bring your employees and clients to the Chamber’s Annual Meeting, Monday, Dec. 13 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cox Convention Center, as we celebrate Oklahoma City and the work of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. local leaders from all walks of life will be informed and motivated about our great city as we look forward to 2011.

This event will include recognizing 2009-2010 Chamber Chair, David Thompson with OPUBCO Communications Group and installing out incoming Chamber Chair, Carl Edwards with Price Edwards & Company.

Corporate tables seating 10 are available for $1,000. Individual seats for Chamber members are $75 and $100 for non-members. Special thanks to Signature Event Sponsor, The Chickasaw Nation.

SUNSET rEcEpTION: dEc. 7Experience one of Bricktown’s hot spots at a Sunset Reception, Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. Bolero Spanish Grill & Tapas Bar is opening their doors so Chamber members and the public can enjoy some early evening networking.

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Bill Anoatubby, governor of the Chickasaw Nation, was recently honored with the leadership Award for Public Service by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) at the group’s annual conference in Columbus, Ohio. He was selected for this award “because of his underlying mission to create a diversified economy and a better life for the citizens of the

Chickasaw nation.” The Chamber nominated Governor Anoatubby for this award, given for outstanding dedication to economic development in the public sector.

“The leadership Award for Public Service honors an elected official who has served as an indefatigable champion for economic development for at least 10 years in the public sector, and Gov. Anoatubby – much to the benefit of the communities he has served – is the very embodiment of just such a person,” said William Best, IEDC chair.

Chamber President and CEO Roy H. Williams was on-hand to present Governor Anoatubby with his award.

Governor Anoatubby was first elected Governor of the Chickasaw Nation in 1987 and is currently serving in his sixth term. Since he has been in office, the Chickasaw Nation has grown from 250 employees and an $11 million annual budget to 11,500 employees and capital outlays of more than $750 million annually. Under his leadership, the tribe became the one of the first tribal governments in the U.S. to be certified as an A-102 tribe, giving them superior ratings for management and fiscal controls.

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FELLOwS ASSIST wITH cHAMbEr rESEArcH

The Chamber recently welcomed two economic development fellows to assist in a variety of areas, including demographic analysis of the region, business surveys, database management and impact analysis.

Kyle richardson has been focusing on providing data support to update the Chamber’s Aerospace Impact study

and the creation of an Aerospace Company Directory. He is also updating the Commuter Pattern Study, which captures the number of workers flowing in and out of each of the counties in the Greater Oklahoma City region. Kyle has two Bachelor’s degrees – in Economics and Mathematics – from Oklahoma State University. He was recently awarded the larkin Warner scholarship. Kyle plans to attend graduate school after completing his fellowship with the Chamber.

Kendra robinson-Jones is working on a property-by-property review of the Chamber’s OKCEDIS Property Database System. Her work will ensure that the properties listed in the Chamber’s system are current and accurate, making it easier for companies looking to locate or relocate to Oklahoma City. Kendra received her Master’s of Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma in May 2010. A former InternOKC participant, she has worked as an intern with the OU Medical Center Children’s Hospital and United States Congressman Ernest Istook.

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By working with a national consultant and industry leaders to update its strategic plan, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber continues to show its commitment to the regional bioscience industry. In 2004, in an effort to support this growing industry, the Chamber first worked with the Battelle Technology Partnership Practice, one of the world’s largest research and development organizations, and a Steering Committee of business and bioscience leaders to develop a long-term game plan to better serve the industry and its key assets.

Since the first Bioscience Strategic Plan was released in 2005, the industry has seen significant accomplishments:

• Successful launch of the Oklahoma Bioscience Association

• Creation of the Oklahoma Seed Fund

• launch of the Oklahoma life Science Fund

• Creation of the Bioenergy Center

• Significant investments in bioscience research infrastructure

• $150 million for the EDGE Fund

For nearly a decade, greater Oklahoma City’s bioscience industry has grown and developed into an internationally recognized sector. The region’s employment in this area grew 17.8 percent between 2001 and 2008, outpacing the 15.9 percent growth nationally. The industry continues to provide high-quality, high-wage jobs, with an average annual wage of nearly $50,000,

more than $12,000 more than the average private sector annual wage for Greater Oklahoma City’s total private sector.

The region has made great strides in a short amount of time, however the national landscape has continued to evolve. Other states and regions across the U.S. and around the world are advancing bold initiatives that encompass both the economic and social benefits of new bioscience discoveries. realizing these trends, the greater Oklahoma City Chamber reconvened its Steering Committee public and private leaders to reassess the region’s competitiveness, identify new opportunities, address challenges facing the industry and develop a new plan to achieve the region’s vision for the industry.

In the end, the new study outlines four strategies (with 15 supporting recommendations) to achieve the region’s bioscience vision. They are:

• Continue to grow the region’s bioscience research and development base and accelerate the commercialization of research findings.

• Ensure Oklahoma City grows, attracts and retains bioscience talent.

• Grow the region’s bioscience industry cluster by supporting the expansion of existing firms, the creation of new firms and the attraction of firms to the state.

• Build a comprehensive venture capital infrastructure that

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develops local resources and attracts additional national and international resources to Oklahoma.

The study also found that while the region has made great strides in building its bioscience industry cluster, significant critical investments called for in the 2005 study – full funding for EDGE, funding for additional research faculty at the state’s universities and research institutions, attracting additional venture capital – have not been achieved. In order to make the strategy a reality, public and private leadership must come together to build the necessary support for these investments and to identify new sources of funding to undertake the actions called for in the report.

As the study states “it will be a challenge for Greater Oklahoma City to achieve the goals set out in this strategy; but, doing so will result in not only high-wage, high-skilled jobs, but also better health care and a better quality of life for Oklahoma citizens.”

Battelle is also working on an updated bioscience economic impact study for the Greater Oklahoma City region that will further quantify the economic significance of this growing industry.

The complete plan and impact study developed by Battelle will be released at the end of 2010. For more information about the Chamber’s bioscience plan, contact Josh O’Brien, senior business development manager, Bioscience, at 405-297-8893 or jobrien@okcchamber.com.

regional capital investments made since 2005:

Ou Cancer Institute Building – This $100 million, 210,000 square-foot facility is set to open in late 2010 and will include the latest generation of proton radiation therapy and Oklahoma’s only Cancer Phase I clinical trials center.

Stephenson life Sciences research Center – Being constructed on the University of Oklahoma’s Norman campus, this facility will provide new teaching and research lab space.

OMrF research tower – This new facility will double OMRF’s current scientific and administrative offices, and will enable OMRF to expand from 50 researchers to 80 researchers.

Dean Mcgee Eye Institute – This 78,500 square-foot building will provide additional space for research and patient care.

Henry Bellmon research Center – Oklahoma State University’s $70 million facility opened this year and provides interdisciplinary science research lab space.

Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center – This facility is on the cutting edge of finding a cute for diabetes.

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FAST FOrwArdFLASH bAcKUS FLEET TrAcKINgFlASH BACKWith many companies, the “flash back” means going far back in history, but not when it comes to US Fleet Tracking. In this case, the span of time is short, but the business growth is incredible.

Founded in 2005 by Cindy and Jerry Hunter, US Fleet Tracking is an Oklahoma City success story. Jerry has been a software engineer for more than 30 years. At 19, he was heading up the research and development labs in the IT center at Walmart. Not long after that, he was developing the first large-scale use of UPC bar codes, the first wireless communications protocols and the first commercial hand-held computing and laser scanning technologies.

Thanks to Cindy’s Oklahoma roots – she grew up in Edmond – and their experiences elsewhere, the couple chose Oklahoma City as the starting point for their new venture – US Fleet Tracking.

“When we moved back here, it was the favorable business climate, the stability of the local economy, and the politically conservative environment that immediately put us at ease, allowing us to concentrate on building our business,” said Jerry.

And from the office in their home, the Hunters built their company, offering equipment and service to track vehicles, packages and people around the world.

“We began with nothing, with only a blank screen and a bright idea. Technically this company started with zero employees from the office in our home,” said Jerry.

FASt FOrwArDToday, the Hunters’ employ 26 individuals, including software engineers, technical support engineers, sales/marketing personnel and accounting staff, and will soon occupy an 18,000-square-foot office. From 2008 to present, uS Fleet tracking has experienced a 437 percent increase in growth with expectation to exceed that growth structure in 2011.

Being headquartered in Greater Oklahoma City has also been beneficial as the company has grown.

“This area has so many attributes working in its favor. The quality of life and the quality of our local colleges and universities has undoubtedly provided easier access to a top-notch labor pool,” said Jerry. “Even the things typically taken for granted, like being geographically located in the center of the United States, have made it easier for us from the onset to operate on a nationwide basis in terms of shipping product to both coasts in a timely and cost-effective manner.”

And while the economic downturn had little to no effect on company’s growth, the products they produce are being sought out by companies looking to cut their costs.

“We were experiencing absolutely incredible growth before the economy took the hit, and we’ve continued growing after the fact – largely because a poor economy predicates the need to keep a tighter rein on finances, and our products and services allow businesses to do just that,” said Jerry. “Our products are precisely the tools needed to improve profitability for small businesses in tough times – and they pay for themselves many times over in cost savings.”

Cindy and Jerry Hunter founded US Fleet Tracking in 2005.

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The Chamber recently welcomed two new members to its team.

len Becker is the newest member of the Chamber’s economic development team as business development manager. len came to Oklahoma City from Phoenix where he spent more than 20 years in economic development including business retention and expansion, research and program management. He also has experience in commercial real

estate and more recently worked as a consultant with Resource Development Group. len is a graduate of the University of Arizona where he received his Bachelor’s in Regional Development.

As business development manager, len works with the business retention and expansion team to identify issues, challenges and opportunities that may help grow or impede business operations in Greater Oklahoma City. The team’s goal is to assist business growth in the region through programs such as incentive utilization, issue remediation and workforce assistance. len’s focus is shared service centers, professional services, technology firms and bioscience/healthcare operations.

Christine Soileau joins the Chamber’s membership department as member services coordinator. Christine graduated from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Business and came to the Chamber from the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation. A native of Plano, Texas, she is the staff liaison for the Chamber’s Ambassadors group, manages ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings, works with the Chamber Choice health insurance program and coordinates monthly Member Orientation Events.

NEw AddITIONS TO cHAMbEr TEAM

Len BeckerBusiness Development Manager

Christine SoileauMember Services Coordinator

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AlarisMEDICAl SERVICESMs. Rae Hogan ..................... 601-2498 3028 N.W. 50th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73112-3520www.alarisgroup.com

Auto radiator Outlet, Inc.AUTOMOTIVE PARTS & SUPPlIESMs. JoAnn Chandler .............. 670-2242 3401 E. Reno Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73117-6612

Blind AlleyWINDOW SHADES - RETAIlMs. linda Reed ..................... 848-0099 3839 N.W. 63rd St.Oklahoma City, OK 73116-1907www.blindalley.hdwfg.com

Bricktown Candy CompanyCANDYMr. Justin Thomas ................. 600-9009 100 E. California Ave., Suite 100Oklahoma City, OK 73104-2415www.bricktowncandy.com

Brookdale Senior living Clare Bridge SouthwestASSISTED lIVING / NURSING HOMESMs. lisa Keeton, lPN ............ 691-0409 10001 S. May Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73159-6600www.brookdaleseniorliving.com

Brookline CollegeEMPlOYMENT - CAREER TRAINING AND CAREER PlACEMENTMr. Ryan Sand ...................... 842-94009801 Broadway Ext.Oklahoma City, OK 73114www.brooklinecollege.edu

Cantex Energy Corp.OIl & GAS EXPlORATION & DEVElOPMENTMr. Bruce Scambler .............. 601-9745 6301 Waterford Blvd., Suite 403Oklahoma City, OK 73118-1157www.cantexenergy.com

Cimarron ConsultingINSURANCEMr. Chris Hopfer .................... 705-2495 3720 E. 2nd St.Edmond, OK 73034-7303

roy l. Copeland Insurance AgencyINSURANCE AGENTS, BROKERS AND SERVICEMs. lisa Wilkerson ................ 737-7864 5002 S. Anderson Rd., Suite COklahoma City, OK 73150-3808

Lead Investor BronzeCypress Springs Alzheimer’s & MemorySupport ResidenceASSISTED LIVING / NURSING HOMESMs. Melissa Mahaffey, MHA ......286-9500 8300 N. May Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73120www.cypressspringsresidence.com

Dg Productions, Inc.CONSUlTANTSMr. Don Garrett .........................850-5834 12120 Hickory Creek Blvd.Oklahoma City, OK 73170www.dgroadracing.com

DIrECtVBUSINESS DEVElOPMENTMr. Dylan Riley ..........................401-7038 2401 Carlton WayOklahoma City, OK 73120-3510

Dolce Vita It Solutions, llCINFORMATION TECHNOlOGY - CONSUlTINGMr. lane Griffing .......................822-7912 1601 S. State St., Suite 600 E1825 Kings CrossingEdmond, OK 73013-4314www.dvits.net

Drovers’ trail land Company, llCOIl lAND lEASESMs. Johnna Ainsworth ...............760-8863 500 N. Broadway Ave., Suite 350P.O. Box 3315Oklahoma City, OK 73101-3315

809 Sports grillRESTAURANTSMr. Steven Kirkland ...................607-4000 2809 N.W. ExpresswayOklahoma City, OK 73112-7049

Families for James lankfordPOlITICAl ORGANIZATIONSMr. James lankford...................509-1182 10802 Quail Plaza Dr., Suite 106P.O. Box 721789Oklahoma City, OK 73172-1789www.jameslankford.com

Lead Investor BronzeGeneral ElectricBIOTECHMEDICAL EQUIPMENT - PRODUCTS & SUPPLIESMr. Darren Barnett ................... 722-1474 8712 N.W. 107th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73162-1214

gigi’s CupcakesBAKERS-RETAIlMr. J. Brent Clark ......................286-6200 14101 N. May Ave., Suite 104P.O. Box 2525Norman, OK 73070-2525www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/oklahomacity

Hayes Field Services, llCOIl & GAS FIElD SERVICESMr. Marcus Alexander ........... 562-4350 6917 Hightower Circle, Suite AEdmond, OK 73034-6582www.hayesfieldservices.com

Heartland Conference IPHCCHURCHESBishop Frank G. Tunstall ....... 737-0113 4910 S. Anderson Rd.P.O. Box 10401Oklahoma City, OK 73140-1401www.hciphc.org

Hilton garden Inn MidtownHOTElS & MOTElSMr. Jim Thompson ................. 607-4000 2809 N.W. ExpresswayOklahoma City, OK 73112-7049

Home wet BarRETAIlMr. Keith Winter .................... 948-5999 4132 Will Rogers Parkway, Suite 500Oklahoma City, OK 73108-2062www.homewetbar.com

Indian Art Oklahoma at the Jeweler’s BenchJEWElRY / JEWElERSMs. Valerie Monday............... 495-1800 4716 N. MacArthur Blvd.Warr Acres, OK 73122-5012www.indianartoklahoma.com

Integrity Metal recyclingRECYClING CENTERSMr. Jeff Henderson ................ 235-2429 1101 E. Reno Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1805

Island Spirit transcriptions, llCMEDICAl TRANSCRIPTIONMr. Randy Tangco .................. 247-0005 2720 N.W. 173rd St.Edmond, OK 73012-6726www.pispirit.com

Jackpot Casino PartiesEVENT / PARTY PlANNING SERVICEMs. Frances DeCarlo ............. 205-6467 2300 N.W. 17th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73107www.jackpotcasinoparties.com

Juggle whatever!ENTERTAINERS / SPEAKERS / PROMOTERSMs. Monica Buck .........(805) 794-2274 6900 Bear Canyon Dr.P.O. Box 20086Oklahoma City, OK 73156-0086www.jugglewhatever.com

Keller williams North Pointe - terry PurahlREAl ESTATEMr. Terry Purahl .................... 748-8500 10900 Hefner Pointe Dr., Suite 101Oklahoma City, OK 71320-5065

Keller williams realty - Deanie CollinsREAl ESTATEMs. Deanie Collins ................ 834-0833 3900 Koerner Rd. NEPiedmont, OK 73078-9287

la Quinta Inn & Suites Oklahoma City - MooreHOTElS & MOTElSMs. Glenda Newton ............... 759-7700 2140 Riverwalk Dr.Moore, OK 73160-2770www.lq.com

lasting Impressions gifts, Inc.MANUFACTURERSMr. Mark Cordray .................. 741-4242 3900 S. Noma Rd.Oklahoma City, OK 73150-2802

James S. Matthews Jr., Attorney at lawATTORNEYS / lAWYERSMs. Valerie Reavis ................ 946-2811 3524 N.W. 50th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73112-5630www.jamesmatthewsatty.com

Mental Health Association of Central OklahomaASSOCIATIONS / MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONSMs. Cher Golding .................. 943-3700 2800 N.W. 36th St., Suite 104Oklahoma City, OK 73112-7468www.mentalhealthok.org

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Morrison Agency, Inc.INSURANCE - INVESTMENTSMr. Kenny W. Morrison .(580) 421-9108 119 N. Broadway Ave., Suite 10Ada, OK 74820-5052

Mortgage Management, Inc.FINANCIAl SERVICESMr. Marcus D. Salazar ........... 948-1875 1201 N.W. 34th St.P.O. Box 12711Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2711

Chris Mudd & Associates, PllCATTORNEYS / lAWYERSMr. Chris Mudd ..................... 529-9377 3904 N.W. 23rd St.Oklahoma City, OK 73107-2740

NEtwOrK1FlEXIBlE OFFICE SPACEMs. Brenda Bennett .............. 848-2588 9225 lake Hefner Parkway, Suite 100Oklahoma City, OK 73120www.network1.com

Old world Design Build, llCHOME BUIlDERSMr. Rick Melton ..................... 361-2453 11900 Boone CourtOklahoma City, OK 73120-8013www.oldworlddesignbuild.com

Olive’s Ceramic tileMARBlE & TIlE - RETAIl & WHOlESAlEMr. Travis Olive ..................... 659-9531 10805 S. Triple X Rd.Newalla, OK 74857-8153

Lead Investor BronzeOneDOC Managed Print Services, LLCBUSINESS MACHINESDOCUMENT MANAGEMENTMANAGED PRINT SERVICESOFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENTMr. Kevin Morris....................... 633-3050 6505 N.W. 114th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73162-2928www.mpsok.com

P. talbott, llCCONCRETE CONTRACTORSMr. Perry Talbott .................... 230-9716 20301 Cedar Oak Ridge Rd.P.O. Box 11Arcadia, OK 73007-0011

Lead Investor BronzeProvidence PlaceAPARTMENTSMs. Lorna Deaton ..................... 789-3800 6001 S.W. 12th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73128-1861www.theprovidenceplaceapts.com

rawhideRETAIlMs. Angie Bailey ................... 236-4600 1007 N. Broadway Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73102-5811www.shoprawhide.com

Lead Investor BronzeRepublic National Distributing Company OklahomaLIQUORMr. Daniel Zeigler .................... 702-4500 304 N. Meridian Ave., Suite 18Oklahoma City, OK 73107-6535www.rndc-usa.com

Sw Family Clinic, Inc.PHYSICIANS & SURGEONSDr. Barry Rodgers .................. 682-4651 2149 S.W. 59th St., Suite 101Oklahoma City, OK 73119-7003

J.l. Sparks Hardwood Floors, llCFlOOR lAYINGMr. Jerry Sparks .................... 408-8452 10420 Condor Terr.Oklahoma City, OK 73162-4439

Standing OvationsADVERTISING - SPECIAlTIESMs. Chereena Ownby ............ 842-4970 3000 United Founders Blvd., Suite 142Oklahoma City, OK 73112-4294www.standingovations.net

Sudden Impact Promotions, llCMARKETING & SAlESMr. Robert Billy ..................... 608-4191 10802 N. Quail Plaza Dr., Suite 209P.O. Box 20686Oklahoma City, OK 73156-0686www.suddenimpactpromo.com

Sunset CuisineCATERERSMr. Alain Buthion .................. 409-4364 2530 Overholser Dr.Oklahoma City, OK 73127-9607

Sylk Enterprises, llCJANITORIAl SERVICESMs. Sylvia Herziger ............... 722-4899 7417 Green Meadow laneOklahoma City, OK 73132-3981

topHats leather rackRETAIlMr. Hunt Maley ..................... 792-2479 1415 S. Council Rd.Oklahoma City, OK 73128-9504www.tophatsleather.com

trichology Salon, Inc.BEAUTY SAlONS / BARBER SHOPS / SPASMr. Greg Welchel ................... 302-6499 14101 N. May Ave., Suite 110Oklahoma City, OK 73134-5071www.trichologysalon.net

upper CrustRESTAURANTSMr. Jeff Dixon ........................ 842-7743 5860 N. Classen Blvd.Oklahoma City, OK 73118-1212www.uppercrust.ehsrg.com

recognizing members who take a special leadership role in financing the chamber’s operations at significantly higher levels.

Each Lead Investor is highlighted with a bLUE bOX and identified as a platinum, gold, Silver or bronze Lead Investor. board of Advisor members are identified as well.

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The following member company increased their investment between July 1 to September 30, 2010, demonstrating strong support of the Chamber’s efforts to drive the city’s economy to make this the best place to live, work, play and visit.

Board of AdvisorBronze lead Investors ($3,000 - $4,999)

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Casady SchoolSCHOOlS – PRIVATEMr. Christopher C. Bright ....... 749-31009500 N. Pennsylvania Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 73120

For more information on increasing your investment and helping the Chamber move Oklahoma City forward, contact the Membership Division at 297-8949.

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grANd OpENINgSTo view more photos and see the schedule of upcoming Grand Openings, visit www.okcchamber.com/grandopenings.

Congratulations to the following Chamber members on their recent grand Openings & groundbreakings!

All Chamber members are welcome to attend Grand Openings.

Cypress Springs Alzheimer’s & Memory Support residence

8300 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73120

Flourish Integrative Pharmacy 13925 N. May Ave.

Oklahoma City, OK 73134-5035

rawHide 1007 N. Broadway Ave

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

upper Crust 5860 N. Classen Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK 73118

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EcONOMIc INdIcATOrS

How Are we doing OKc?

#1 El Paso #3 Baltimore #7 Oklahoma City #8 little Rock #91 Austin #95 Phoenix #100 Atlanta

How does our 25 year growth in income compare to other metros?

25-year income growth rate (1984-2009): 169.9%

Per Capita Income (2009): $37,909 20-year income growth rate (1989-2009): 129.1%

Population (2009): 1,227,278 15-year income growth rate (1994-2009): 90.7%

10-year income growth rate (1999-2009): 55.0%

5-year income growth rate (2004-2009): 20.5%

Oklahoma City ranks #7 Best Metro in Per Capita Income growth Over the Past 25 yearsOklahoma City Ranks #7 Best Metro in Per Capita Income Growth Over The Past 25 Years

25-year income growth rate (1984-2009): 169.9%

Per Capita Income (2009): $37,909 20-year income growth rate (1989-2009): 129.1%

Population (2009): 1,227,278 15-year income growth rate (1994-2009): 90.7%

10-year income growth rate (1999-2009): 55.0%

Source: BEA.gov & Portfolio.com 5-year income growth rate (2004-2009): 20.5%

Economic Indicators

For comprehensive Economic Indicator and Regional Data, please visit your Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Economic Development Division www.greateroklahomacity.com/economicindicators or contact Eric Long, Research Manager – (405)297-8976; elong@okcchamber.com

How does our 25 year growth in income compare to other metros?

#1 El Paso#3 Baltimore#7 Oklahoma City#8 Little Rock#91 Austin#95 Phoenix#100 Atlanta

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