Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - The Ponca City Area Chamber

Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
April, 2013
Volume 35, Issue 4
Chamber Premium Members
Gold Members
A+ Printing
A.L.C. Services, LLC
AT&T, Inc.
Albright Abstract & Title Guaranty Company
Albright Insurance Agency, Inc.
Jack Bowker Ford Lincoln
Cable ONE
City of Ponca City
Dancey-Meador Publications, Inc.
Eastman National Bank
Evans and Associates Enterprises, Inc.
First National Bank of Oklahoma
Kaw Enterprise Development Authority
KIXR FM Sunny 104.7
Lindsay Manufacturing, Inc.
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
Osage Casino
Osage Nation
Otoe-Missouria Gaming Enterprise
Parker Pest Control, Inc.
Personnel Staffing, Inc.
Phillips 66
The Ponca City News
Primerica Financial Services
RCB Bank
Rick Scott Construction, Inc.
Sooner Construction Company
Team Radio
TPI Staffing Service
Silver Members
89.7 The House/Praise 88.7
Food Pyramid
Hospice of North Central OK, Inc.
Ponca City Discount Foods
Bronze Members
Brandt’s Ace Hardware
Cabbiness Engineering, LLC
Century 21 Group One Realtors
Cherokee Strip Credit Union
Comfort Inn & Suites
Davis Moore Auto Group
Larry Murphy Insurance Agency, Inc .
Pryse Monument Company
Stolhand Heating & Air Conditioning
WBBZ AM 1230
27th Ponca City Leadership Class Project
Standing Tall to Help All
This year’s class project for Leadership Ponca City is a food and clothing
donation drive to benefit numerous Ponca City agencies. The donation drive
will be held on Friday, April 12th from 5 – 9 p.m., Saturday, April 13 from
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot
of Ponca Plaza, 2101 N. 14th Street.
The Leadership Class will be accepting the following items: non-perishable
food, new or gently used clothing, coats, shoes, new or gently used toys, toiletry
items, paper goods and bedding.
All the donations will help the following Ponca City agencies: Domestic
Violence, Golden Villa, Marland Children’s Home, The Mission, New
Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services and Peachtree Landing.
Please be generous and help the class fill the truck and give back to Ponca City!
Please vote Tuesday, April 2nd in the run-off election
for the open School Board position!
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Ponca’s Big Cleanup – April 13, 2013
What: Ponca’s Big Clean-up is a day to volunteer! This event is organized by the Ponca
City Leadership Alumni. On April 13th volunteers will provide service to the residents
of Ponca City by performing tasks for those who need assistance. Job requests can be
for anything from pulling weeds to painting, and many things in between.
Who: You can become a volunteer and help your community by giving 4-6 hours of
your time and work alongside your friends, family, colleagues and neighbors to help
beautify Ponca City.
When: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 9:00 a.m.
Volunteer Signup Sheets due: Monday, April 1 by 5:00 p.m.
MANDATORY information meeting: Tuesday, April 9th. One volunteer or
group leader from each group, business, organization, etc. must attend this
informational session when available between the hours of 4 and 8 p.m. in the Healthy
Woman’s Conference Room in the Ponca City Medical Center Specialty Services
Building.
Where: Ponca’s Big Clean-up rally point will be the pavilion at Pioneer Park located
on the corner of Highland and 5th Street. All participants please meet by 9 a.m.
Why: To help our neighbors, friends and community members with tasks that they are
unable to complete themselves: yard work, small limb removal, painting, etc.
For more information or for sign-up forms, come by the Chamber offices at 5th and
Grand, or contact Katy by phone or email at (580) 401-5384 or
poncasbigcleanup@gmail.com.
Leadership Alumni Mixer
Thursday, April 18th
The Ponca City Leadership Alumni will have a mixer on Thursday, April 18th from
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. for all Leadership Alumni. This fun mixer will be hosted by Dearing
House located at 311 S. 13th Street. Everyone is encouraged to bring your family.
Dearing House will have refreshments and kids’ activities in their backyard for
everyone to enjoy.
We will also be helping Dearing House celebrate their 10th Anniversary.
Congratulations and thank you Dearing House for the work you do for the children of
Ponca City.
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Please consider saying YES when asked to be a Party at the Palace/Chamber Auction
Sponsor or consider donating an auction item for the event. This is our Chamber’s
one fundraising event, only done every other year, so your help is truly valued. Natalie
Fraser is the 2013 Chamber Chair and Chair for this event as well.
Advertise Your Business
Would you like to better promote your business in 2013? How about using the
Chamber Newsletter? You have two options available for your business. One option
is to provide an insert to go in the Newsletter. The cost is only $75 and you supply
1,350 copies of your insert. The other option is to place an ad in the newsletter. Cost
is $150.00 and your ad will be in 3 issues. For more information on either way to promote your business, just phone the Chamber office at 765-4400. We look forward to
hearing from you!
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Ponca Politics at City Hall
With Senator Fields and Representative Vaughan
The third legislative forum of the year with Senator Fields and Representative Vaughan will be held at
City Hall in the City Commission Chambers on Friday April 26th starting at 11:30 a.m.
Several important topics were discussed during our previous two forums including taxes,
infrastructure, education, and other state items.
These events are open to the public and are sponsored by the Governmental Affairs Committee of the
Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Remember that our forums with Senator Eddie Fields and Representative Steve Vaughan can be
viewed on Channel 22 Monday – Friday at 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
We thank the City Staff for letting us use the Commission Chambers and for filming the forums.
Ponca City Rotary Club hosted Japanese students in March as part of the Wings of Rotary Program.
Kelly Johnson, with Quality Water, brought the students by the Chamber Office Visitor Center to learn
a little more about Ponca City. Several Po-Hi students helped Rotary Club host the Japanese students
while they visited Ponca City.
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Chamber Report — April 2013
By Natalie Fraser, 2013 Chamber Chair
Well the year is flying by. I am excited that we approved the school bond, but please remember we still need
to get out and vote in the runoff election for the school board on April 2. If you would like to view the Ponca
Politics School Board forum debate, it is available anytime on the City of Ponca City’s website under - Our
Community - Videos. http://poncacityok.gov/MediaCenter.aspx
Our chamber plays an active role in education because they recognize that today’s students are tomorrow’s
workforce. The Chamber puts a great emphasis on working with our schools through the Education Committee.
The Education Committee has brought on two new action items that they will add to their extensive plan of
action for the year. They are gathering info for a flyer of summertime activities for children in the Ponca City
community and are planning a Stuff the Bus event to gather supplies for the 2014-15 school year.
Some of the ongoing programs that have been so successful with our Education Committee are the Pie Program
and the Oklahoma Scholars Program. The Pie Program partners member businesses with our schools to
assist where needed in many ways such as with monetary donations, volunteering and mentoring.
The Oklahoma Scholars program is one of my favorite programs of the Education Committee. Chamber
volunteers spend a full day at East presenting to the 8th grade students, showing them how important it is to
graduate high school. This presentation walks them through the cost of living and what they will likely make
considering their level of education. This is a real eye opener for the students and makes a real impact. It is
purposely presented to 8th graders that will start a clean slate with their grades the following year.
While our lawmakers have been hard at work at the capitol, we need to remind them how important education
is to us. I know Dr. Pennington and our educators are fighting for the best things for our children, but it is time
we all start taking an active role. Senator Eddie Fields and Representative Steve Vaughn are down at the
capitol making some tough choices, but they need to hear from you on the items you think are important.
Please give them a call or email. Better yet come to our next Ponca Politics on April 26. Again, the video from
the previous Ponca Politics Legislative Update can also be viewed at
http://poncacityok.gov/MediaCenter.aspx.
One last plug - since we have only one fundraiser every other year, 2013 is the year of the Party at the Palace
chamber auction. The auction will be held on Friday, August 16, so please mark your calendars now as this
will be an event you will not want to miss. If a volunteer asks you to support our chamber in way of sponsorship and/or donation of an auction item, please know we need your assistance and we greatly appreciate your
support.
Don’t forget Chamber Bucks!
They make a great gift item!
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Tourism Report
April 2013
Crystal Bickford, Tourism Coordinator
Spring Break is a great time for families to create memories and see the many great attractions Ponca City
has to offer. The Ponca City Visitor Center recently greeted visitors from around the state of Oklahoma and
other states including Texas and Minnesota. We also had the opportunity to greet visitors from Honduras and
Japan during Spring Break. It is always fun to greet our visitors and hear about their plans while visiting
Ponca City.
Ponca City Tourism is gearing up for the 2013 Spring Road Shows beginning in April. The Oklahoma Tourism
& Recreation Department is coordinating and hosting mini-travel shows to be held at corporate offices of
major employers around the state. These on-site shows will provide the opportunity for Ponca City Tourism
to distribute our Ponca City visitor guides and promotional items to the in-state consumer. The Road Shows
are a great opportunity to stimulate immediate travel within the state and help fellow Oklahomans begin to
plan for summer getaways. This will be the second season for the Oklahoma Corporate Road Shows. These
upcoming Road Shows include the following corporate locations: American Fidelity in Oklahoma City on
April 15th, Fort Sill Army Base in Lawton on May 15th and OPUBCO Communications Group in Oklahoma City
on May 22nd. Ponca City Tourism values this opportunity to partner with the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation
Department.
Ponca City Tourism is excited about preparing for our 6th annual Ponca City Day at the State Capitol on May
15th. The event will be held in the 4th floor Rotunda of the State Capitol Building from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ponca City Tourism will be providing each legislator with a full-sized bottle of Head Country Bar-B-Q sauce as
a special gift from Ponca City. We invite all of our attractions, hotels and city departments to join us for this
great event and represent Ponca City in a GRAND way! If your attraction, hotel or city department is interested
in attending please let Crystal Bickford know today via email at crystal@poncacitychamber.com or by phone
at (580) 765-4400.
April is upon us and there are many great events on the calendar!!! You won’t want to miss the many
performing arts events including “The Roustabouts” presented by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council,
“Broadway Today” presented by the Ponca City Concert Series, Hyunson Whang presented by the Poncan
Theatre, Harley Hamm & Amy Lynn presented by the American Legion Post 14 and “Rockin for Rick” presented
by the Ponca City Noon AMBUCS. Ponca City will also host the 1st Annual Mother-Son Rock Star Event
presented by the American Legion Auxiliary, BBQ Bash & Silent Auction presented by Ponca City Christian
Academy, “Shot in the Dark” Glow Ball Golf Scramble presented by the Ponca City Charity Angels AMBUCS,
21st Annual Taste and Tasteless presented by the Poncan Theatre, “Go for the Green” Earth Day 5K Run and
the annual Red D.O.G. Dutch Oven Gathering Dinner presented by American Red Cross.
Expect the Unexpected in Ponca City!!!
Don’t forget to check our website, www.poncacitytourism.com, for information on all of our upcoming
events. If you have any questions please feel free to call me or stop in and see me at the Ponca City Area
Chamber of Commerce.
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THE MESSY NEW NORMAL
David Myers
Ponca City Development Authority
I received a call from a friend who told me that a friend was getting laid off from a local company. Was this, they asked
without using these exact works, the end of the world?
We’re still a little gun shy in Ponca City given the last ten years, and that’s understandable. The good news is that someone
getting laid off rarely means that the company is going away. We have certainly had a lot more plusses than minuses recently with
companies adding a lot more than they have been shedding. When we hear of a friend being let go, it almost always means that
someone else will be hired, (and we won’t hear about that) or that the company is trying to make do with less.
This, unavoidably, is part of the new normal. No one truly has a safe job anymore. The assumed contract many had with
their employers is not what it used to be. We change jobs more, they change employees more and the loyalty tie, in both directions,
does not bind the way it once did. This is the result of global competition and that fact that companies must constantly try to find
ways to do “it” better, faster and cheaper.
Business is messy and getting messier. Most media stories and most conversations about companies elsewhere or ones
here that we don’t know are sanitized versions because we do not see behind the curtain. In a sense, it is a lot like church. We
know the politics of ours but we rarely see the politics of others, (even though, deep down, we know it’s there).
Companies are changing direction, people, management and messages at mind boggling speed. In order to stay one step
ahead of the competition, companies cannot always afford to take “the long view” even though us outsiders, who do not have to
pay their bills, think they should.
Messy is likely an apt description for the economic development process as well. PCDA is supposed to influence companies
to come and/or grow in Ponca City. As competition heats up, we may have to get more aggressive. As we try to negotiate hard, we
also have to key an eye on legalities and equity. Businesses choosing between communities do not have to worry about precedent
or what is equitable with respect to our business community. They just have to find the best deal.
I spoke with a colleague in another community who made the shortlist on a project for which we also submitted a proposal. To say that they beat us was an understatement. What they put on the table was something so far beyond anything we have
ever offered, let alone done. I understand why the company shortlisted them and not us. If successful, however, my colleague may
be faced with trying to explain to his existing business community why this one company got so much, while trying to explain to his
residents why there is nothing left for future deals.
It’s a balancing act and a choice that has to be made. Is one project worth going all in? Apparently not. The same day we
spoke, I received word that we, too, had been shortlisted for a different project, after putting considerably less on the table than the
aforementioned colleague did on his project, (different project, by the way). The question we will have to grapple with, however, is
how sweet to make this deal since we are not so naive to assume that the four communities in other states that also made the shortlist will not bring their game to the table.
Ideally, you would like to say that you only want companies for whom incentives are an added plus, the final item that
tipped things in your favor. Unfortunately, it is not that simple. It can get messy and those of us in the economic development
world understand that the push to complete a deal will eventually give way to Monday morning quarterbacking after the deal is
either won or lost.
As with your business, the competition is growing every day. That means we all have to work harder to find ways to do
things better, faster and cheaper, regardless of the field in which we work. It may, indeed get messier. The new normal, however,
offers no other real options.
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We had an incredible Chamber Business after Hours on Tuesday, March 12, hosted by Native Lights
Casino. Shown in the above photo are Russell Martin, General Manager for Native Lights Casino,
Jim Schreen, Vice President Tonkawa Tribe, Candace Myer, Secretary/Treasurer for the Tonkawa
Tribe and Don Patterson, President of the Tonkawa Tribe. We thank all of them and their staff for
hosting and providing a fun evening for our Chamber members!
Member-to-Member Discount Cards!
Please remember to use your newly designed Member-to-Member Discount Card for some great
bargains with the Chamber members who signed up to participate. A more detailed list is in this
Newsletter on page 15. Every member receives a Member-to-Member Discount Card. We encourage
you to shop with other Chamber members for great prices and service!
Ponca City Photo Note Cards available at the Chamber office!
The Chamber/Tourism office has Ponca City “Photo” Note Cards for sale. Each pack includes 10
cards and envelopes for only $8. We have cards that feature several attractions in Ponca City.
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Welcome New Chamber Members!
The Chamber encourages all members to conduct business with each other. Those listed below
recently made an important investment in their businesses and their professional careers by joining
the Chamber. Please consider them for your personal and professional needs. When you do, let
them know you learned of their business through the Chamber!
White Peacock Productions, LLC
Contact: Sarah Little
P.O. Box 2264
Stillwater, OK 74075
Phone: (405) 533-1500
Email: editor@stillwaterliving.com
Web Address: www.whitepeacockproductions.com
Bridgeway Inc.
Contact: Rod Tavanello
620 W. Grand Ave.
Ponca City, OK 74601
Phone: 762-1462
Email: tavanrb@bridgewayincpc.org
Wayne Lee Law
Contact: Wayne Lee
204 E. Grand Ave.
P.O. Box 1776
Ponca City, OK 74602
Phone: 762-5553
Email: kwaynelee@sbcglobal.net
Web Address: www.wayneleelaw.com
Wayne Lee Law is ready, willing and able to help with all of your injury
needs in Oklahoma.
Little Caesars Pizza
Contact: Lisa Narum
2707 N. 14th St.
Ponca City, OK 74601
Phone: (281) 501-0654 (no local no. that we know of at this time)
Email: marketing@viberestaurants.com
Little Caesars is the largest carry out pizza chain in the world as well as
being considered an internationally known brand. Innovation has given
Little Caesars its unique place in the pizza industry, even from day one.
When they opened their doors in 1959, people thought a carry out pizza
restaurant without tables and chairs would fail, but Mike and Marian’s
innovative idea paid off. Little Caesars continues to innovate to provide
more value to more people in more places. This means there are business
opportunities for entrepreneurs, new stores across the world, tasty and
convenient new products, and marketing innovations that continue to
delight customers. Most importantly, Little Caesars remains focused on
what it does best: providing top-quality pizza made with fresh ingredients
at a great price!
We truly appreciate
your investment
in the Chamber.
Thank you!
The Chamber Lunch and
Learn, held on February
28, was sponsored by the
Ponca City Business
Council and featured Terri
Busch with Pioneer
Technology Center. The
topic was “Social Media
for your Business.” We
had over 30 participants.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held for
Visiting Angels of Ponca City
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held for Visiting Angels of Ponca City located at 118 N. Oak, Suite 5.
Cutting the Ribbon are owners Tod and Eddie Morris. Also shown are Jess Morris and Thelma
Snedeker. Holding the Ribbon are Robyn Ryan and Echo Blanton.
Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Chenoweth Eye Center
Wednesday, April 3rd
The Chamber Board of Directors and the Ambassador Committee will have a Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony for the brand new office of Chenoweth Eye Center on Wednesday, April 3 at 10 a.m. The
Chenoweth Eye Center is now located at 502 E. Prospect Ave.
All Chamber members are invited to attend this special event. We truly appreciate their investment in
Ponca City, please come out and show your support!
Kaw City Southwind Casino
Friday, April 5th
The Kaw Nation will have a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their brand new Kaw City Southwind Casino
on Friday, April 5th at 12:00 p.m. The Southwind Casino is located in Kaw City at 700 Grandview.
Everyone is invited to attend this special event.
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Chamber Outstanding Business Partner for April
El Patio of Ponca City, Inc.
El Patio has been recognized as the April Chamber of
Commerce Outstanding Business Partner of the
month. Wendy Stobbe, Chair of the Ponca City Business
Council, along with members Diane Anderson and
Scott Flanery make the presentation to owners Noel
Melendez and Juanita Melendez.
Every month this
committee selects a Chamber member for this important recognition.
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April Business after Hours
Hosted by Camp McFadden
April Business after Hours will be hosted by Camp McFadden on
Tuesday, April 23rd from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at beautiful Camp McFadden
overlooking Kaw Lake. There will be signage directing you to the camp.
Fun, food, fellowship and door prizes will be available to all that attend.
Please bring your business cards to share with everyone. All Chamber
members are welcome and encouraged to attend these fun come-and-go
events which are held each month at various locations during the year.
There have been a lot of improvements made to Camp McFadden, please
attend and check them out.
Did you know…
For an annual fee of as little as $50.00, you can get an enhanced
listing in the Membership Directory on the Chamber of Commerce website?
With just a mouse click, we can link your website to the Chamber’s, and
add a “map” icon for ease in locating you.
For an annual fee of as little as $75.00,
you can get a corporate listing in the Membership Directory
on the Chamber of Commerce website?
This will allow you to feature your company logo in your directory listing.
A+ PRINTING
“We’re at the head of the Class”
Same Name, Same Owners
Same Location for 14 Years
119 N. Third
Phone 580.765.7752 ~ Fax 580.765.3351
E-mail: aplusprinting@cableone.net
Mike & Donna Culver, Owners
Advertise Your Business
How about using the Chamber newsletter to better promote your
business in 2012? We have two options available for your business. One option is an insert to go in the newsletter. The cost is
only $75, you provide 1,350 8-1/2 x 11” copies for the newsletter. The other option is to place an ad in the newsletter. Cost is
$150.00 and your ad will be in 3 issues. For more information on
either way to promote your business, just phone the Chamber
office at 765-4400.
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Our Chamber of Commerce at Work in April!
Tuesday, April 2 – Vote Today for School Board Position!
Wednesday, April 3 – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Chenoweth Eye Center at 10 a.m. located at 502 E. Prospect.
Thursday, April 4 – Education and Workforce Development Committee will meet at 4 p.m. at Po-Hi. Sue Lunsford, retired ConocoPhillips is the Chair.
Friday, April 5 – Kaw Nation Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Kaw City Southwind Casino at 12 noon in Kaw City at
700 Grandview.
Tuesday, April 9 – Ponca City Business Council will meet at 8 a.m. in The Chamber Office Patt Hughes Board Room.
Wendy Stobbe with the American Red Cross is the Chair.
Wednesday, April 10 – Leadership Ponca City Day with session on City Government.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 12 – 14 – The 27th Leadership Class project “Standing Tall to Help All” food and
clothing donation drive. For more details on this class project, check out the flyer in this Chamber April Newsletter.
Saturday, April 13 – Leadership Alumni “Ponca’s Big Clean-up” project. For more details on this Leadership Ponca City
Alumni project, check out the information in this Chamber April Newsletter.
Tuesday, April 16 – Ambassador Committee will meet at 8 a.m. in the Chamber Office Patt Hughes Board Room. Angela
Rickman with Sykes Enterprises is the Chair.
Wednesday, April 17 – Finance Committee will meet at 11 a.m. in the Chamber Office Patt Hughes Board Room. Ryan
Schwabe with Coates and Schwabe is the Chair.
Wednesday, April 17 – Executive Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Chamber Office Patt Hughes Board Room.
Natalie Fraser with Lindsay Manufacturing is the Chair.
Thursday, April 18 – Community Development Committee will meet at 10 a.m. in the Chamber Office Patt Hughes Board
Room. Bill Wetzel with Loftis and Wetzel is the Chair.
Thursday, April 18 – Leadership Alumni Mixer from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Dearing House located at 311 S. 13th Street.
Tuesday, April 23 – Chamber Board of Directors will meet at 11 a.m. in The Chamber Office Patt Hughes Board Room.
Natalie Fraser with Lindsay Manufacturing is the Chair.
Tuesday, April 23 – Business after Hours hosted by Camp McFadden from 5 – 7 p.m. located just off Lake Road on the
shores of Kaw Lake. There will be signage to Camp McFadden.
Wednesday, April 24 – Leadership Ponca City Day has their final session, “Where Do We Go From Here?”
Thursday, April 25 – Tourism Bureau will meet at 8 a.m. in the Chamber Office Patt Hughes Board Room. Echo Blanton
with Blanton Chiropractic is the Chair.
Friday, April 26 – Governmental Affairs Committee will meet at 10:30 a.m. at City Hall in the Barnes Room. Dr. Robert
Howard with Pioneer Technology Center is the Chair.
Friday, April 26 – Ponca Politics with Senator Eddie Fields and Representative Steve Vaughan will start at 11:30 a.m. in
the City Commission Chambers at City Hall.
Don’t miss out on all the fun events taking place in Ponca City! For a complete list of events please go to the tourism web site:
www.poncacitytourism.com.
For more information on any of these Chamber events or meetings,
please contact our Chamber office at 765-4400.
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Following are discounts being offered to Chamber members by other members. To receive the discount, simply show your Member-to-Member Discount Card to that business as
your are doing business with them. If your business needs additional cards, or would like to participate in this free program, call the Chamber at 765-4400.
A.L.C. Services, LLC: Specializing in lawn care
and maintenance, landscaping and snow removal.
10% off service. Call Alan at 304-6397.
Head Country Bar-B-Q Restaurant, Inc., 1217
E. Prospect Ave.: 10% off regular price dinners.
Call 767-8304.
Sun 'n Fun Waterpark, 8900 E. Lake Rd.: $10
off season pass or $2 off day passes. Call 762-3331
or 763-7617.
AT&T Communications Connection, 2705 N. 14th St.:
Free charger with a new 2 - year agreement.
Her Majesty’s Gems, 211 E. Grand Ave.: 30%
off any in-store item.
B’Loved Boutique, 322 E. Grand Ave.: 10% off
entire purchase.
Kay Office Equipment Company, 1401 N. 7th St.:
Your old copier is worth at least $500 as trade in on
a new Toshiba or Samsung Digital Copier. Call Dan
Stahl at 765-4436.
TPI Staffing Service, 1722 N. 4th St., Ste. E:
10% off a forty hour work week. Only one per new
customer. Contact Barbara Phillips at 762-0663.
The Bag Lady Boutique & Beauty Bar, 205 E. Grand
Ave.: 10% off entire purchase.
Bella Flora & Gifts, 900 E. Prospect Ave., Ste. 600:
10% off fresh arrangements.
Bintz Pharmacy, 2701 N. 14th St.: Free Flavor
Friday. 1 free prescription flavor on Fridays.
Bodyworks Massage & Spa, 1912 Lake Rd.: $5
off 1/2 - hour massage or $10 off 1 hour massage. Call
762-5000.
Jack Bowker Ford Lincoln, 2415 N. 14th St.: 10% discount up to $25 on service repairs,
excluding
body shop.
Brown’s Shoe Fit Company, 2101 N. 14th St., Ste. 134:
10% off purchase of $65 and up.
Cannon Honda, 3415 N. 14th St.: Free car care kit
with a service repair bill over $150, or a car purchase.
Void with coupons, discounts and special offers.
Limit one per customer per month.
Cherry Berry, 2709 N. 14th St.: 10% off your
yogurt purchase. Delicious, healthy, frozen yogurt!
Chimney Doctor, 5911 E. 68th St.,
Stillwater:
Certified Sweep Service offers $20 off regular cleaning &
inspection price. Call 762-3838 or toll free at
(888)477-SOOT (7668).
Complete Vision Care, 521 E. Hartford Ave.:
Drs. Brian and Jessica Zwanziger offer 10% off
complete eye exam and 10% off eyewear. 765-3379.
Creations Hair & Nails, 101 W. Grand Ave.:
20% off all hair products, $1 off
haircut, $5 off
color or perm. Call 765-4484 for an appointment.
Earcare Hearing Aid Center, 2010 N. 14th St.:
20% off a set of level 1 - 9 technology.
Galaxie Business Equipment, Inc., 763-5400: Call
today for a full-line catalog of our office supplies
and furniture, or see our online catalog at
www.gbeinc.com and take 15% off your first online
order. Use code: pcch12. Get $100 off our best
2013 copier deal!
Golden Villa Adult Day Care Services, Inc. 1722
N. 4th St., Ste. B: Visit our day program for one day
at no charge. Must be a new
appointment. Call
Melissa at 762-0264.
Grand Flowers & Gifts, 111 E. Grand Ave.: 10%
off total purchase. Call 762-3388.
Happy Days Café, 423 E. Grand Ave.: 10% off
full breakfast, sandwiches, salads and
dinners
(beverages not included). Call Lee Vernon at 762-2310.
Member meals only.
Lakeview Boat Storage & Campground, 8818
Lake Rd.: First month storage free or $70 discount
off annual storage rate to new customers. Subject to
availability. Call 765-2219 or 761-1244.
Mayer Eye Care, 1722 N. 4th St., Ste. C: 10% off
eyewear. Call 762-0870 for your appointment today!
Mazzio’s Italian Eatery, 720 E. Prospect Ave.: 20%
discount on any regular-priced menu item. Marc &
Kathy Leavell.
McGee Jewelers, 219 E. Grand Ave.: 30% off
store-wide excluding repairs, Pandora jewelry and
class rings. Call Matt McGee at 765-2636.
Oscar and Essie’s, 1900 N. Union St.: 10% off
on wine or spirits.
Parker Pest Control, Inc., 3616 Lake Rd.: Halfprice on first treatment of five-step lawn program,
for new customers only. Call Brad Parker at 7626614.
Take Ten Tire & Lube, 3015 N. 14th St.: Your
one-stop shop for all your automotive needs! $3 off
full service oil change, free brake & tire inspection. Give
us a call 762-5919.
Tech Squad Computer Repair, 426 W. Grand Ave.:
20% off labor. 718-9111.
The UPS Store, 522 N. 14th St.: 4 cent black and
white copies; 25 cent color copies. Call Pam Childs at
762-6225.
Village Green Apartments, 2700 N. 5th St.: $50
off first month’s rent with 6 month lease on
2BR apt.
Call 762-0017. Ask for Paula.
Visiting Angels of Ponca City, 118 N. Oak St.,
Ste. 5: Free in-home consultation. Call 762-3242.
Vitacare At Home Medical of Ponca City, 1209
E. Prospect Ave.: 10% discount on anything in
the store. Cash sales only. Call 765-8159.
Zino's Italian Ristorante, 200 N. 2nd St.:
Wednesdays 4 - 9 p.m. kids 10 & under eat free
from the kids menu with purchase of an adult entree. Not valid with any other coupon or discount
offer. Dine in only.
Pauline’s Steakhouse, 1114 L.A. Cann Dr.: Buy
any dinner and receive a 10% discount on the second dinner of same or lesser value.
Personnel Staffing, Inc., 715 E. Hartford Ave.: Four
hours free on a forty hour work week. Only one
per customer. New job orders only. Please contact
Mikki or Tricia at
762-8376.
No expiration
date.
Ponca Bowl, 2000 Lake Rd.: Buy 1 Get 1 Free,
Open play only. Call 762-3333.
The Prairie Rose, 407 E. Grand Ave.: 15% off
regular price items excluding Calphalon and select bridal
registry. Call Lori George at
767-8331.
Primerica Financial Services, 601 N. 1st St.: Call
765-9533 for a complimentary financial needs analysis and begin preparing for a secure financial future.
The Ranch Chiropractic Wellness Center, 516
E. Hartford Ave.: 15% off any service.
Call
762-1500 for your appointment today.
The Red Barn, 2309 E. Lake Rd.: Buy one dozen
get one dozen free. Live bait only.
762-2286.
South Avenue Liquor, 1301 E. South Ave.,: 10%
off purchase.
Spray's Jewelry & Gifts, 203 E. Grand Ave.: 20% discount on all merchandise excluding class rings, repairs and sale items. Call Carter Buller at 762-1604.
Is Your Business Here? If not, call the
Chamber to promote your business. This is a
benefit of being a member and there is no cost
to you. Call Chelsea McConnell at 765-4400
to take advantage of this free advertising.
Periodical
Postage Paid
at
Ponca City,
OK 74602
420 E. Grand
P.O. Box 1109
Ponca City, OK 74602
(580) 765-4400
www.poncacitychamber.com
Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce
Proudly announces our
2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Stephanie Austin
Rick Scott Construction, Inc.
Barry Bickle
Eastman National Bank
Bill Coleman
Team Radio
Laura Corff
United Community Action Program
Jeff Cowan
RCB Bank
Court Davis
Individual Member
Bruce DeMuth
Pioneer Technology Center
Jayne Detten
Ponca City Main Street
Don Bohon
Ponca City Chief of Police
Dr. Cheryl Evans
Northern Oklahoma College
Lee Evans
Evans & Associates Enterprises, Inc.
Scott Flanery
First National Bank of Oklahoma
Natalie Fraser
Lindsay Manufacturing, Inc.
Earl Holle
Phillips 66
Molly Kyler
Pioneer Technology Center
Adam Leaming
The University Center at Ponca City
Terron Liles
The Bag Lady Boutique
Sue Lunsford
Individual Member
Ken Luttrell
Kaw Enterprise Development Authority
Larry Murphy
Larry Murphy Insurance Agency, Inc.
Homer Nicholson
Mayor of Ponca City
Dr. David Pennington
Ponca City Public Schools
Robyn Ryan
The Ponca City News
Ryan Schwabe
Coates & Schwabe, CPA's PLLC
Craig Stephenson
City of Ponca City
Wendy Stobbe
American Red Cross
Joe Theobald
Larry Murphy Insurance Agency, Inc.
Nancy Tyndall
Phillip A. Tyndall, DDS, PC
David VanBuskirk
Fire Marshall
Andy Wachtel
Ponca City Medical Center
Volume 35, Issue 4
Don’t know what to give that special person?
How about a Chamber Buck? They come in
$10 and $25 amounts and can be spent at a
large number of Chamber businesses.
Chamber Bucks are the perfect gift or bonus to
give because it allows the individual to pick
where they want to spend the money! Just
come by the Chamber office at 5th and Grand
and tell us how many you need.
Your Chamber of Commerce putting
dollars back into
Ponca City businesses!
Chamber Buck annual sales as of
March 19, 2013:
$59,775.00!
Official Publication
The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
(ISSN 1545-1259) is published monthly by the Ponca City
Area Chamber of Commerce, Rich Cantillon, Publisher,
420 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, Oklahoma 74602. Subscription rate to members is one dollar, payable with membership.
POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to:
PONCA CITY AREA CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE NEWSLETTER
P.O. Box 1109
Ponca City, Oklahoma 74602
(580) 765-4400