Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
March, 2015
Volume 38, Issue 3
Gold Members
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Albright Abstract & Title Guaranty Company
Albright Insurance Agency, Inc.
Baskin Hadley & Stevens, P.C.
Jack Bowker Ford Lincoln
Cable ONE
Champion Cleaners
City of Ponca City
Dancey-Meador Publications, Inc.
Eastman National Bank
Evans and Associates Enterprises, Inc.
First National Bank of Oklahoma
GammaStream Technologies, Inc.
Kaw Enterprise Development Authority
KQSN FM Sunny 104.7
Denise Lawson Interior Design
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
RCB Bank
Rick Scott Construction, Inc.
Sooner Construction Company
Taylor-Oldfield Veterinary Clinic
Team Radio
TPI Staffing Service
Michael Trewitt, Attorney-at-Law
Chamber Banquet Award
Recipients
The Chamber Banquet was a huge success! Thank you to everyone that
attended. Congratulations to our award winners: Larry Hughes Leadership
Award, Diane Anderson; Business/Partner of the Year went to Sears; Industry of
the Year, Consolidated Oil Well Services; Volunteer of the Year went to Bill
Thomason; Gary Martin Outstanding City Employee, Rod Alexander; and our
Outstanding Citizen Award went to Lee Evans.
Silver Members
89.7 The House/88.7 My Praise FM
Food Pyramid
Hospice of North Central OK, Inc.
Ponca City Discount Foods
Bronze Members
Brandt’s Ace Hardware
byDesign
Cabbiness Engineering, LLC
Century 21 Group One Realtors
Cherokee Strip Credit Union
Comfort Inn & Suites
Cremers Lawn and Landscape
Davis Moore Auto Group
Dorada Foods
Larry Murphy Insurance Agency, Inc.
Pryse Monument Company
Stolhand Heating & Air Conditioning
WBBZ AM 1230
Leadership Alumni Luncheon
Ponca City Leadership Alumni will have a luncheon on Wednesday, April 1 from 11:30
a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Cost is $13 per person. Ann Ackerman,
CEO for Leadership Oklahoma, will be our guest speaker. Please RSVP by phoning
765-4400 or email to nancy@poncacitychamber.com. You must be a paid leadership
alumni member to attend. Membership is $25 per year and can be paid at the Chamber
office. Teen Pep is the Leadership Alumni PIE Partner. We also ask you to bring either
diapers, size 3 or 4, or wipes if you plan to attend the luncheon. If you can't attend the
luncheon but would like to donate to Teen Pep, just drop your donation off at the
Chamber office.
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Outstanding Business Partner for March
Consolidated Oil Well Services, LLC is the Ponca City Business Council March Business Partner of the
Month. Melissa Bowers, Committee Vice-Chair, makes the presentation to Tom Batt, the
Administrative Manager. Shown from the committee are Shirley Neal and Mike Culver.
Business Partner of the Month Spotlight
with Consolidated Oil Well Services, LLC
Consolidated Oil Well Services, LLC was established in 1956 and is owned by
Quintana Energy Partners, LP. Their President is Mr. Steve Stanfield. They are involved
with many activities involving the youth of Ponca City that include wrestling, baseball,
softball, soccer and football. They are able to provide the state of Oklahoma as well as
Kansas, Texas and Wyoming with hydraulic fracturing, cementing and acidizing of oil
wells. Consolidated Oil Well Services, LLC credits the success of their business to having
number one customer service that provides top quality services and products. They are
committed to the safety, well-being and protection of their employees, customers, and
all that they come into contact with. Congratulations Consolidated Oil Well Services,
LLC on being selected for the March Business Partner of the Month!
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Ribbon Cuttings
John Kramer, CPA cuts the ribbon at the Chamber's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for his
new office. With John is Pam Pruett, his employee. Holding the ribbon representing
the Chamber are Natalie Prather and Richard Winterrowd.
March Ribbon Cuttings
Thursday, March 5 – Eastman National Bank’s new branch at 10 a.m., located at 1417 E. Hartford.
Tuesday, March 10 – Unique Sushi at 11 a.m., located at 500 W. Prospect.
Friday, March 20 – Stone Bluff Cellars at 4 p.m. located at 6151 W. Fountain Road.
Saturday, March 21 – Cherokee Strip Company at 12 noon, located at 409 E. Grand Avenue.
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Welcome New Chamber Members!
The Chamber encourages all members to conduct business with each other. The newest members listed below recently
made an important investment in their business 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!
Kay County Commissioner, District #3
416 W. 7th St.
Newkirk, OK 74647
PH: (580) 994-1153
Email: jrshanks@newkirkok.net
Ponca City Quarterback Club
Contact: Shasta Scott
PH: (580) 761-8131
Email: pcquarterbackclub@yahoo.com
Hearing Group
Contact: Ryian Reyes
2103 N 14th
Ponca City, OK 74601
PH: (580) 749-4227
Email: Ryian@hearinggroup.com
Graf-X-Tina
Contact: Christina Rich-Splawn
2128 N. 14th #156
Ponca City, OK 74601
PH: (580) 716-5446
Email: x-tina@grafxtina.com
Klingers Collision Center, LLC
Contact: Stephanie Klinger
521 Monument Rd
Ponca City, OK 4604
PH: (580) 762-3716
Email: klingerscc@hotmail.com
AT&T, Inc.
Contact: Jerry Bayliss
14 E. 1st St.
Edmond, OK 73034
PH: (405) 348-1844
Email: gb1479@att.com
Website: www.att.com
Unique Sushi
Contact: Meagan Reeves
500 W. Prospect Ave.
Ponca City, OK 74601
PH: (580)352-2138
Email: reavesmeagan@gmail.com
R. Mark & Erika Macy
2119 Berkshire Dr.
Ponca City, OK 74604
PH: 580-304-4147
Email: macyok@sbcglobal.net
Customer Service Does Matter
Did you know the number one reason people continue to shop with a business is because the business
has quality customer service? The number one reason businesses close is because of poor customer service.
Customer service does matter and this is why the Chamber puts a lot of effort in to making sure our members offer quality customer service. That’s why we offer PRIDE Training. We want your business to be successful. Please sign up your employees for our next training on how to offer quality customer service to be
held on Thursday, March 26, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Chamber office. The training and lunch are
offered to our members at no cost. We have limited seating so you must RSVP by phoning 765-4400. Call the
Chamber today to reserve a seat!
March Business after Hours
Hosted by RCB Bank!
March Business after Hours will be hosted by RCB Bank on Tuesday, March 24th from 5 – 7 p.m. at their
main branch, located at Highland and 14th Street. Fun, food and fellowship 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 events which are held each month at various locations throughout the year.
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International Chamber Executive!
The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce will host another international Chamber
executive in April. This exchange program is a project of the U.S. Chamber. This is the 3 rd
time Ponca City has been asked to host an international Chamber executive. The other two
executives we have hosted have been from Zimbabwe and Serbia. This time our Chamber will
host Moges Bekele with the Ethiopian National Chamber of Commerce. Moges has a B.A. in
Political Science and International Relations from Addis Ababa University. He is currently
working on his BED in Civics and Ethical Education. Moges’s career includes: Ministry of
Science and Technology as Protocol and Liaison Officer; International Relations and
Cooperation Department as Higher Officer of Technical Support of Cooperation; and since
May 2014 he has been working with the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectorial
Associations as Public Relations and Protocol Officer. He has responsibilities with media
activities, is the liaison from the Chamber with external entities, and supports events to be
conducted by the Chamber. Moges enjoys working with people, listening to music and playing
musical instruments. He is very excited about this opportunity to visit Ponca City and learn
ideas and new projects from our Chamber.
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Oklahoma Scholar Program
The Education and Workforce Development Committee of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce will
present the importance of getting a high school diploma to all East 8 th Grade students on Wednesday, March
25th. This program, called the Oklahoma Scholars Program, shows the importance of doing well in high school
and getting your high school diploma. The program shows how much having a high school diploma can help
with the rest of your life. In the program, we show, on average, what an individual can expect to make at
different levels of education as well as what the cost of living, on average, is in Ponca City. This is an important
effort by the Chamber of Commerce to lower the dropout rate in Ponca City and show the importance of a high
school degree. This is the 9th year the Chamber has offered this program to 8th graders.
Ponca City Day at the State Capitol
Ponca City Day at the State Capitol is Wednesday, May 6 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the 4th Floor Rotunda. We
are inviting our tourist attractions to have a table and promote their attraction. Please contact Austin Unruh if
you would like to participate. This day really makes a huge impact on the Capitol and helps Ponca City in so
many ways. Not only do we fill the 4th Floor Rotunda with our attractions, we visit every office in the Capitol
and give them our Ponca City Visitors Guide and a sample bottle of Head Country BBQ.
Seeking Summer Activities for Kids
Smart Start Kay County is joining forces with members of the United Way of Ponca City, Ponca City Chamber of
Commerce and Phillips66 to prepare a publication promoting summer activities and services that will be
available for young children and youth in our area. Copies of this publication will be sent home with Ponca City
students near the end of this school year. Electronic and paper copies of this publication will be made available
to families in surrounding communities.
There is no charge for organizations, businesses, agencies, churches, schools, etc. to submit information for
this publication. If you are planning summer activities, services or assistance of any type for families of children
under 18 please e-mail details to Dianna Gemmill, Summer Guide Coordinator, no later than March 20th to
uwpcinfo@cableone.net
In addition to describing the service or activity you will offer, please include details such as the age group you
will serve, fees that apply, dates, and times. Also include contact information for parents who have further
questions. If you don’t have all the final details, send what you do have. An opportunity for proofing and
editing is possible before printing.
Smart Start Kay County is an agency of United Way of Ponca City and supports families in their efforts to raise
children who are safe, healthy, eager to learn, and ready to succeed in school. Safe, educational and fun summer
activities for young children and youth are an important factor in meeting this goal, said Lilly Freeman, Smart
Start Kay County Coordinator.
Questions about this publication, may be directed to Dianna Gemmill at the email address listed above or by
calling the United Way of Ponca City, 580-765-2476.
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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
Our Chamber of Commerce at Work!
Tuesday, March 3 – Cash Mob Tuesday at Garrett Wrangler Restaurant at 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 5 – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Eastman National Bank’s new branch at 10 a.m., located at 1417 E.
Hartford.
Thursday, March 5 – Education and Workforce Development Committee will meet at 4 p.m. at the Workforce Office.
Tuesday, March 10 – Ponca City Business Council will meet at 8 a.m. at the Chamber Office.
Tuesday, March 10 – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Unique Sushi at 11 a.m., located at 500 W. Prospect.
Wednesday, March 11 – Leadership Ponca City session on State Government.
Thursday, March 12 – Party at the Palace/Auction Planning meeting at 4 p.m. at El Patio.
Tuesday, March 17 – Ambassador Committee will meet at 8 a.m. at the Chamber Office.
Wednesday, March 18 – Finance Committee will meet at 11 a.m. at the Chamber Office.
Wednesday, March 18 – Executive Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Chamber Office.
Thursday, March 19 – Community Development Committee will meet at 10 a.m. at the Chamber Office.
Friday, March 20 – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Stone Bluff Cellars at 4 p.m., located at 6151 W. Fountain Road.
Saturday, March 21 – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Cherokee Strip Company at 12 noon, located at 409 E. Grand Ave.
Tuesday, March 24 – Chamber Board of Directors will meet at 11 a.m. at the Chamber Office.
Tuesday, March 24 – Business after Hours hosted by RCB Bank from 5 – 7 p.m. located at Highland and 14th Street.
Wednesday, March 25 – Oklahoma Scholar Program at East Middle School.
Thursday, March 27 – Tourism Bureau will meet at 8 a.m. at Chamber Office.
Thursday, March 26 – PRIDE Training on quality customer service from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Chamber Office.
Friday, March 27 – Ponca Politics Committee will meet at 11 a.m. at City Hall.
Friday, March 27 – Ponca Politics beginning at 12 noon in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall with Senator
Eddie Fields, Representative Steven Vaughan and Representative John Pfeiffer.
For more information on any of these Chamber events or meetings please contact our office 765-4400.
Periodical
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Did you know…
Each month at Business after Hours, when you
drop your business card in the fish bowl, you are
entering a drawing for your business card to be
featured in the Chamber Newsletter.
Free Business Card Ad valued at $50
Look to your right to see the winner!
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“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
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Mike & Donna Culver, Owners
2015 Chamber Buck sales as of
February 27, 2015:
$15,770.00
This is just another example of our
Chamber of Commerce putting
dollars back into Ponca City businesses!
Sponsors Needed!
We are currently seeking sponsors for our Party at the Palace/
Auction. There are 2 levels of sponsorship for you to consider. The first
level is $300 and includes 2 tickets to the event. Sponsors will be invited to
attend a Sneak Peek reception including food and drinks. Sponsors will be
in all printed advertising and will be listed in the program. Sponsors will be
on a banner as you enter the party and on a banner on the stage. Also
sponsors names will be on display for a year at the Chamber Office. The
other level is $2,000. For this level you will get all the benefits already
listed, 6 tickets to the event and a bold listing in all the printed promotional
materials. Our major sponsors, so far, are Otoe-Missouria Gaming
Enterprise, City of Ponca City, Phillips 66 and Nicholson Auction and Real
Estate. Please phone 765-4400 if you would like to be a sponsor! Thank
you so much!