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“The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Proudly
Supports Our Troops and Tinker Air Force Base.”
MAINSTREAM
An official publication of the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce
Thank you to ALL of our
2006 Annual Auction Contributors:
CORPORATE TABLES
ONG
Advantage Bank
Pratt & Whitney
American Eagle/Lawyer’s Title of
OKC, Inc.
Rose State College
Arvest Bank
Sarah Planer, RE/MAX Metro
Group
AT&T
Specialty Hospital of Midwest City
BancFirst Mid-Del
Superior Security & Investigations
Bank of Oklahoma
SWM & Sons Homes
Bill Eisenhour Funeral Homes
Tinker Federal Credit Union
The Boeing Company
TJ Homes
Capitol Abstract & Title Company
Towne East Homes
Chili’s
Walker Subway/Taco Del Mar
Data Monitor Systems
Davis Paint and Collision
CASH CONTRIBUTORS:
Finance Point
FNB
First Fidelity Bank
Mr. Bob Larkin
FNB
The Hudiburg Auto Group
IBC Bank
Joe Cooper Ford
Dr. Jim Mays
Jonco Electric
Dr. Shannon Reed
Journal Record Publishing Company
SAM's Club
Liberty Trails New Homes
Matherly Mechanical
Midwest Regional Medical Center
Midwest Community Financial
Corp.
OG&E
Oklahoma Dental
Old Germany Restaurant, Inc.
Thank you to our
AUCTION TITLE SPONSOR:
Lt. Governor and Congresswoman-elect
Mary Fallin and Pam Kloiber visit
during the Annual Auction.
Annual Banquet
Celebrating 2006 Accomplishments
Friday, January 19, 2007
Reception 6:15 p.m.
Dinner 7:00 p.m.
The Reed Center
5800 Will Rogers Road
Individual $50
Corporate Tables of 8 $500
Dancing to Shortt Dogg
RSVP by Friday, January 5, 2007
733-3801 or
information@midwestcityok.com
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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A special thank you to Mr. David Hudiburg for hosting the Auction
and to our
Auction Co-chairs,
Theresa Thomas
& Debbie Arnold.
Lt. Governor and Congresswoman-elect
Mary Fallin and David Hudiburg.
Co-chairs Theresa Thomas and
Debbie Arnold.
Midwest City Chamber President
Mike Kloiber.
The Chamber's annual Auction was held October 23rd on the
showroom floor of Hudiburg Chevrolet located at I-40 and Hudiburg
Drive where over four hundred people were in attendance. We
would like to thank the hundreds of companies, organizations and
individuals who contributed auction items. We could not have done
it without your generous contributions. We would also like to thank
members of the Junior Service League for helping throughout the
evening.
Thank you to the Auction Committee!
Debbie
Arnold
Jimmy
Jordan
TJ HOMES
Jeanie
Arnold
Glenda
Bowen
KELLER WILLIAMS
Michael
Kloiber
TINKER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
COMFORT INN AND SUITES EAST
Pam
Kloiber
KAYE'S
Colleen
Browning
MIDWEST CITY CHAMBER
Raymond
May
EISENHOUR FUNERAL HOMES, INC.
James
Chappel
OG&E ELECTRIC SERVICES
Kim
Munson
MIDWEST CITY CHAMBER
Bonnie
Cheatwood
MIDWEST CITY CHAMBER
Randy
Olsen
MIDWEST CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Lisa
Pitsiri
ROSE STATE COLLEGE
CITY OF MIDWEST CITY
Wendy
Russell
JOURNAL RECORD PUBLISHING CO.
Eric
Cheatwood
Melanie
Coggins-Voice
Lisa
Cox
Ron
Davis
Paula
Enix
ARVEST BANK
Heidi
Valenzuela
MIDWEST REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Pete
Garcia
CLARK CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Meri
Walker
SUBWAY
Bob
Hayes
ADVANTAGE BANK
Frank
Williams
LIBERTY TRAILS NEW HOMES
Jennifer
Hogan
THE BOEING COMPANY
Kathleen Holloway
DAVIS PAINT & COLLISION AUTO CENTER
Pam
Teply
BANK OF OKLAHOMA
Theresa
Thomas
MIDWEST VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Bret
Wood
ROSE STATE COLLEGE
Luis
Zubillaga
PRATT & WHITNEY - OKLAHOMA CITY
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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2006 Chamber Annual Auction
Midwest City Mayor Russell Smith and his wife Carol with
Congressman Tom Cole and his Field Representative John
Micue.
News Channel 4's Bob Barry Junior and OKC Blazers
Coach Doug Sauter visit during dinner at the Auction.
Allen Clark with Lt. Governor and Congresswomanelect Mary Fallin.
Jeanette Clemons
models the fur she
purchased at the
Auction from
Koslow's.
OKC Blazers Coach Doug Sauter visits with Wendy
Russell of the Journal Record Publishing Company.
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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2006 Chamber Annual Auction
Attendees sample goodies at the CocoFlow Chocolate Fountain.
Carol Judd, Tinker Federal Credit Union, and her
husband Bill.
Pelican's owner Jim Dolezel and
OKC Blazers Coach Doug Sauter.
Lt. Governor and Congresswoman-elect Mary Fallin admires the first
auction item, a Chihuahua puppy from Midwest Veterinary Clinic.
Danny and Melanie Breeden with the newest addition
to their family.
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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(Below) Pam Deering had the winning auction bid on a lunch
party with the Midwest City Fire Department. She and a few
coworkers from the Mid-Del Public Schools traveled in a fire
engine to Applebee's where they had $100 to spend.
(Above) Mid-Del Schools Assistant Superintendent Katherine
Ridenour purchased an item at the Midwest City Chamber of
Commerce's annual auction in October that allowed Midwest City
Police Chief Brandon Clabes to visit her son's class. Chief Clabes
surprised Ms. Robbins' kindergarten class at Soldier Creek
Elementary with donuts and a discussion on safety.
Visitors from Korea
The Chamber hosted four Korean representatives that were visiting air
force bases and communities in the United States through the
International Visitor Leadership Program. Their interpreter, Lana Lee,
wrote the Chamber after the visit to say "I'd like to let the Oklahoma hosts
know that Tinker Air Force Base, along with Midwest City, offered the best
among many appointments in 5 cities all together. The meeting at the
Midwest City Chamber of Commerce was highly regarded by the
visitors because they were impressed by the exemplifying cooperation
between the Base and the neighboring communities."
Leadership, Inc. News
Four members of Leadership, Inc. spent the cool early morning hours of Saturday, October
21st scouring for trash on their designated route. Clint Greenhaw, Wendy Russell, Pam
Deering and Cecil Caid bundled up and collected several bags of trash on the one-mile
stretch of Douglas Boulevard between SE 15th and SE 29th. The Leadership, Inc.
organization will continue to sponsor this one mile stretch bi-annually. Any Leadership
Midwest City alumni interested in joining the organization should attend the monthly 8:00
a.m. meetings the second Thursday of each month.
Additionally, the group is currently updating their stall at the Atkinson Pony Barn, located at
1001 Midwest Boulevard. Anyone with any memorabilia to share should contact Lisa Pitsiri
at 736-0615.
If you would like to be on the Leadership, Inc. e-mail list, please e-mail Lisa Pitsiri at
lpitsiri@rose.edu. Call Julie Bishop with any questions at 733-7400. Applications are being
accepted for the 2007 Leadership Midwest City program which starts in January. For more
information or to receive an application, please call the Chamber at 733-3801 or email
information@midwestcityok.com.
From left: Clint Greenhaw, Wendy Russell
and Cecil Caid.
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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2006 Tinker and The Primes
Midwest City Economic Development Director Dave
Burnett with Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
for Logistics Debra K. Walker, and Lt. Governor and
Congresswoman-elect Mary Fallin.
Midwest City Chamber of Commerce President Mike
Kloiber, Rose State College President Terry Britton and
Midwest City Mayor Russell Smith.
State Rep. Gary Banz, Midwest City Chamber of Commerce
Director Bonnie Cheatwood, Tinker Air Force Base OC-ALC
Director Bob Conner and Larry Kennedy of Logistics
Specialties, Inc.
A Contractor Matchmaking Session provided a "speeddating" environment for contractors to present their
qualifications to agents in charge of government contracts.
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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Tinker and The Primes 2006
The second annual Tinker and the Primes conference was held November 1st and 2nd at the Reed
Conference Center. The event is a tremendous opportunity to find the facts and make the contacts that
produce new business opportunities available at Tinker Air Force Base. Tinker and the Primes is focused on
contracting with Tinker AFB and Tinker's prime contractors as well as other government agencies. It is also
an energetic business networking expo, an educational government contracting conference and an
exceptional promotional opportunity for sponsors and exhibitors. On the second day of the event, luncheon
keynote speaker Debra K. Walker, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Logistics, addressed how
the partnership between Tinker Air Force Base and the local community is something to be proud of and sets
a strong example for other communities.
Over 300 people attended the Keynote Luncheon November 2nd.
Seventy exhibitors from across the United States presented
their services and products throughout the two-day event.
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreakings and Open Houses
County Commissioner Jim Roth, State Representative Gary Banz and
General Harry Wyatt attended the ribbon cutting October 10th for the
street improvements at Air Depot and 23rd Street near the 1345th
Transportation Unit of the Oklahoma National Guard.
Price Optical held a ribbon cutting October 19th at their new
location at 1455 S. Douglas Boulevard, Suite C.
Dr. Terry Britton, Dr. Jim Cook, and Dr. Roger Webb cut
the ribbon for the Rose State College University Center
October 25th.
A ribbon cutting was held October 12th for Taco Del
Mar at 1908 S. Air Depot.
American Guaranty Mortgage and Title Company at 1338
S. Douglas Boulevard held a ribbon cutting October 25th.
First Mortgage held a ribbon cutting and grand opening
November 9th for their new office at 1405 S. Douglas
Boulevard, Suite B.
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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The Tinker Area YMCA held a ribbon cutting and open house November 15th
for their newly remodeled building at 2817 Woodcrest.
New Member Stories
Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services (DHS), Oklahoma
County 55-B office, has a variety of social services
including: TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy
Families), ABD (Aged, Blind and Disabled, APS (Adult
Protective Services), Child Welfare Services, LTC/Nursing
Home, Advantage Personal Care Program, Food Stamp
Program, Day Care, and Medical Assistance. Their offices
are located at 9901 S.E. 29th Street. For more information
about their programs and services, please call 739-8000.
Dishing It Up
Dishing It Up is a Norman-based franchise that makes it
easier for busy families to have home-cooked meals.
Their store will have all the ingredients for you to create
meals for your family with 14 different entrees to choose
from. The ingredients are set up at various stations and
you put it all together the way you like it. Owner and
manager of the Midwest City location, Kelly Orr, says they
"do the shopping and chopping and you simply heat it and
eat it." Dishing It Up can also host your private party for up
to 12 friends. The Midwest City location is in the Town
Center Plaza at 7199 SE 29th Street, Suite 104. For more
information, you can reach Kelly at 414-3828.
DocuNet
DocuNet provides direct mail, specialty mailing, document
processing, promotional printing. packaging and digital
printing. DocuNet is dedicated to helping businesses save
time and money with their high level practical experience.
Their employees have an average of over thirty years
experience in the industry. They oversee the entire
process to ensure the highest quality, on-time delivery and
fair pricing. Their knowledgeable staff will take on any
challenge to provide one-stop solutions for printed
marketing and distribution needs. You can reach Kathy
Law, Network Director of Local Operations, at 248-8862 or
email her at KathyLaw@docunetcdirect.com. You can
also visit their website at www.docunetdirect.com
Gentry Construction, Inc.
Don Gentry, President of Gentry Construction, Inc. has
been in the business of construction throughout his life.
His family has been building homes in Eastern Oklahoma
County for more than fifty years. About ten years ago,
Don began building homes with his wife, Julie. They have
now completed over one hundred homes. They specialize
in custom and spec housing with close personal attention
to customers' needs.. You can reach Don Gentry at his
office by calling 391-2863.
University of Central Oklahoma at Rose State College
UCO entered into a partnership in June to assist students
in Eastern Oklahoma County in reaching their educational
goals. UCO is partnering with Rose State College to offer
a Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business
and a Career Ladder Program for Registered Nurses
leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing on the Rose
State campus. UCO is continuously expanding their
programs to meet the needs of the community. For more
information, please contact Callie Lee, Director of UCO
Academic Programs at Rose State College at 733-7455.
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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Business After Hours
at Price Optical
Price Optical held a Business After Hours at their new office located at
1455 South Douglas Boulevard, Suite C. Harold and Cheryl Price of
Price Optical (left), have been Chamber members since 1983. Their
services include: Contact lenses, Tansition lenses, Varilux
Multifocals, Reflection-free Lenses, and SPEC REC Protective Sport
Goggles. To contact them, please call 732-7159 or visit
www.priceoptical.com
Ambassador Highlight
Midwest City Chamber Ambassador Jason Bell with First National
Bank and he has been very involved with the Chamber since
2002. He says "I enjoy being involved with the Midwest City
Chamber Ambassadors because there is no better opportunity to
make new business connections and meet the owners of new
businesses in town. Also, the relationships built with other
ambassadors makes all the Chamber events fun to attend!"
Jason was recently recognized for his volunteer work in the
community. Once each year, individual branches of the YMCA in
the Oklahoma City area names a “Volunteer of the Year”. Jason
was chosen this year for his involvement as Campaign Chairman
of the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. He also serves on the
Leadership Development committee and the YMCA’s Advisory
Board. Congratulations, Jason!
Business After Hours at Pelican's Restaurant
February 12th, 2007
5:00-7:00 p.m.
291 North Air Depot
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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These businesses and individuals have joined the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce or renewed their membership since the last
Mainstream was published. Welcome to the Midwest City Chamber and we thank you for your support!
New Members
ACADEMY REALTY
Mr Patrick Long
684-5615
P.O. Box 30833
Midwest City, OK 73140
patrick@patricksellsrealestate.com
www.patricksellsrealestate.com
Real Estate - Residential
AIRPORT EXPRESS
Mr David Batson
681-6604
P.O. Box 54409
Oklahoma City, OK 73154
dbatson@medride.com
www.taxivan.com
Transportation
CINGULAR
Mr. Derral Dolezal
741-1002
7205 S. E. 29th St.
Town Center Plaza
Midwest City, OK 73110
www.cingular.com
Telephone Companies
CURVES OF MIDWEST CITY
Ms. Suzan Aven
739-0409
1621 S. Douglas, Suite C
Midwest City, OK 73130
savencurves@aol.com
Health Clubs
Fitness Center
DHS OKLAHOMA COUNTY 55B
Ms Vicki Williams
739-8040
9901 SE 29TH ST
Midwest City, OK 73130
Department of Human Services
DISHING IT UP
Ms. Kelly Orr
Town Center Plaza
7199 S. E. 29th St., Suite 104
Midwest City, OK 73110
ksorr@cox.net
dishingitup.net
Meal Make and Take
DocuNET
Ms Kathy Law
248-8862
11515 Country Lane
Midwest City, OK 73130
KathyLaw@docunetdirect.com
Printing
Marketing Services/Manufacturing
Representation
FIRST CHOICE WOMEN'S CARE
Ms. Sheila Vinson
610-1630
1001 S. Douglas Blvd. Ste. 300
Midwest City, OK 73130
Medical Groups & Clinics
Women's Health
GORDONS & GREGORYS-SERVICE
EXPERTS INC.
321-4070
101 W. Gray
Norman, OK 73069
james.resenic@serviceexperts.com
www.serviceexperts.com
Air Conditioning and Heating
OCU, MEINDERS SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS
Ms Karen Perkins
208-5488
2501 N. Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
vorza@okcu.edu
Schools/Colleges/Education
Adult Education
OKLAHOMA'S NURSING TIMES
Mr. Steven R. Eldridge
631-5100
4501 N. Classen, Ste. 106
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Steven.eldridge@usnursingnews.com
Newspapers
Publishers
PANERA BREAD
Ms Renee Eiffert
378-0800
Town Center Plaza
7199 SE 29TH Street
Midwest City, OK 73110
aiasiello@tbiokc.com
www.panarabread.com
Restaurants-Deli
Bakeries
TACO DEL MAR
Ms. Meri Walker
1908 S. Air Depot
Midwest City, OK 73110
Restaurants - Deli
ZONTA CLUB OF CENTRAL
OKLAHOMA
Ms. Judy Kautz
869-9685
5501 Royal Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73150
coljudy@zontacentral.ok
www.zontacentralok.org
Non-Profit Organization
Civic Clubs & Organizations
Membership Renewals
ACCOUNTING LIFELINE QUICKBOOKS
SUPPORT
ACE ALTERNATOR & STARTER SERVICE
AMONG FRIENDS
ANDY'S LIQUOR STORE
ANTHONY'S TV & APPLIANCE, INC.
AUTUMN HOUSE I
BANCFIRST MID-DEL
BEACHLER'S SUPERMARKETS
BECKI'S SPECIAL TOUCH CATERING
CHARLES SHARP AGENCY
CHOCTAW ENTERPRISES INC.
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE ACADEMY
COL. CHUCK GRAY
COLLISION WORKS
COTTMAN TRANSMISSION
DEFENDERS OF DREAMS HERITAGE
CENTER
DENTISTRY BY DESIGN
EXCEL LEARNING CENTER
FARMER'S INSURANCE GROUP
FINLEY & COOK
FIRST FIDELITY BANK, NA
FIRST POINT INSURANCE AGENCY, INC
GEICO
HAMPTON INN-MIDWEST CITY
HAPPY TIMES CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CENTER INC
HAWK CONSTRUCTION LLC
HOUSE OF REALTY
INTEGRIS PROHEALTH PHYSICIANS
INTEGRITY ASSET MANAGEMENT
JAMES F. HOWELL
JIM CAMPBELL HOMES
JOE COLE
JVM. GEMINI BUILDERS
KELLER WILLIAMS
LIBERTY BUSINESS PARK
LONGBURK REAL ESTATE INC
MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES
MIKE'S MEDICAL
OKLAHOMA BLOOD INSTITUTE
OKLAHOMA MEDICAL SPECIALISTS
OLD GERMANY RESTAURANT
ORCHARD SPRINGS APARTMENTS
PELICAN'S RESTAURANT
ROBERT ADAIR, DDS
SEMCO COLOR PRESS INC
SILVIA SHRIVER
STEVE COLEMAN AND ASSOCIATES
STEWART TITLE MWC/OKC
SURGERY CENTER OF MIDWEST CITY
T.J. CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY
VALU-MED PHARMACY
WARFEL BODY SHOP INC
WHEELER INSURANCE
WICKLINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
WORKFORCE OK-CAREER
CONNECTIONS CENTER
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
December
11
Ambassador Meeting, Chamber office, 5905 Trosper Road, 11:30 a.m.
12
City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 7:15 p.m.
13
Panera Bread Ribbon Cutting, Town Center Plaza, 7199 SE 29th, 10:00 a.m.
14
Business Connections Networking Luncheon, Chamber office, 5905 Trosper Rd., 11:30 – 1:00, R.S.V.P. Required
19
Dishing It Up Ribbon Cutting, Town Center Plaza, 7199 SE 29th, STE 104, 11:30
25
Christmas Holiday, Chamber office closed.
26
City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 7:15 p.m.
January
1
4
15
15
19
23
27
New Year’s Day, Chamber office closed.
Curves Ribbon Cutting, 1621 S. Douglas Blvd., Ste. C, 11:30 a.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Chamber office closed.
Midwest City Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast, Reed Center, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Chamber Annual Banquet, Reed Center, Reception 6:15 p.m., Dinner 7:00 p.m., R.S.V.P. Required
Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber office, 11:45 a.m., RSVP Required
Leadership Class of 2007 Kickoff Retreat, RSC Tinker Terrace Room, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Executive Director: Bonnie Cheatwood
Economic Development: David Burnett, CEcD
Marketing Director: Kim Munson
Office Manager/Bookkeeper: Cindy Bullen
Membership Sales Associate: Colleen Browning
Office Assistant: TJ Menzer
Chamber Photographer: Joe Groves
Chamber of Commerce
Midwest City Chamber of Commerce
5905 Trosper Road
P.O. Box 10980
Midwest City, OK 73140
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