State of the City Luncheon - Midwest City Chamber of Commerce

FEBRUARY 2011
Midwest City, Oklahoma
www.midwestcityok.com
State of the City Luncheon
The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce will host
a “State of the City” luncheon on February 18,
2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Raider
Room at Rose State College, 6420 S.E. 15th Street.
Mayor Jack Fry will address Midwest City’s forward
progress and what’s in store for the community
this year. Cost for the luncheon is $20.00.
Contact the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce
at (405) 733-3801 for more information. Please
RSVP by February 18th to (405) 733-3801 or
information@midwestcityok.com.
Mayor Jack Fry
NETWORKING LUNCHEON
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Midwest City Chamber of Commerce
5905 Trosper Road
This networking opportunity is brought
to you by the
Midwest City Chamber of Commerce
Ambassadors.
RSVP to information@midwestcityok.com
by February 16th. For more information
call Jennifer Crowel at (405) 733-3801.
Cost:
Chamber Members: $20
Non-Members: $30
“Midwest City Oklahoma, We’ve Got It All!”
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Chamber Annual Banquet
The Theme for this
year’s Banquet was “Live
from Midwest City, It’s
“Friday Night Live!”
Performers were
volunteers who
entertained the audience
through a variety of
skits.
At left are FNL Year
End Update Anchors
Kelly Brander, 2010
Chamber President,
and James Finch,
Chamber Treasurer,
both from Arvest
Bank.
Special Guest Sarah Palin aka Lori Elms, The First
State Bank with Kelly Brander.
Spartan Cheerleaders Eric Cheatwood , FNB MWC/
Finance Point , and Pam Teply, BOK MWC.
Spartan Cheerleaders performing.
Special Guest Larry the Cable Guy aka Alex Lancaster,
FNB MWC with Kelly Brander and James Finch.
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“Midwest City Oklahoma, We’ve Got It All!”
Chamber Annual Banquet
The “FNL Players” during the finale.
State Representative Gary Banz and his wife Linda
received the New Century Vision Award for their
leadership with the Oklahoma Honor Flights Program.
Marie Sheldon, FNB MWC, received the Ambassador of
the Year Award for her dedication and support of the
Chamber and community.
Mitch Rusk, Midwest City Home Depot manager
accepts the Community Spirit Award for Home Depot’s
generous contributions to our community. .
Bill and John Croak, FNB MWC, assist with presenting
Angie Brewer, Bella’s the Boutique and Bellefonte’s;
the Henry Croak Initiative in Business Award.
Daniel McClure, UCO at Rose State College, received
the President’s Award for his leadership and
involvement with the Eastern Oklahoma County
Young Professionals, Chamber events and programs.
“Midwest City Oklahoma, We’ve Got It All!”
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Letter from The 2011President
Dear Friends and Fellow Members:
What a great honor it is to serve again as the Chamber
President in 2011. I am as surprised as you are to find
myself back in this position. The President elect for 2011
unexpectedly had to move out of state, and I was happy to
agree to serve in his place when asked by the Board and our
Executive Director. He left with a great message that
deserves repeating. Midwest City is a great place to live,
work and raise a family and, eventually, retire here. This has
come through decades of great planning and hard work by
many good people. Midwest City is kept safe by police and
fire departments that are among the best in the nation. The
school system is award winning and comprised of dedicated
teachers and administrators enabling children to achieve
great things through education. Midwest City is surrounded
by great colleges and universities, including Rose State
College which is growing rapidly and has a demonstrated
commitment to excellence in teaching and creation of a
great learning environment for their students. They
recently added an outstanding new health sciences center with state-of-the-art facilities and
equipment. Many Rose State students fill needed critical professional and technical positions in
Midwest City as soon as they graduate. Midwest Regional Medical Center grew by 102 beds with
a $25 million dollar project and is continually adding new physician practices in the City creating
many new jobs. Our community partnership with Tinker Air Force Base is one of the most
successful in the nation and is frequently admired and spoken about by Commanding Generals
who serve here. We are all honored to support the Air Force and Navy missions to keep our
Country safe. The exciting acquisition of the GM plant and creation of what is now “Tinker
Aerospace Complex” has brought new life and the prospect of new jobs. More than 600
employees were moved to this location in 2010 and more than $22 million in renovations were
made to focus on engine maintenance, sheet metal and machine shops. Many new jobs will be
added over the next few years. Midwest City is a great church community with many denominations offering opportunities to support and serve your family. Parks are well utilized and being
expanded by the City. Shopping and retail continues to expand both on 29th Street and in other
areas of the City providing great services, restaurants, shopping and banking outlets. There are
attractive opportunities throughout the City to open successful businesses to meet the needs of
the citizens. The Chamber of Commerce and the City of Midwest City plan to work very hard to
continue the tradition to move Midwest City forward and to support the Chamber Members in
their efforts to grow and be successful. As President/CEO of Tinker Federal Credit Union, and a
proud supporter of this Chamber and community, I thank you for your interest and involvement
in the continued growth and success of Midwest City.
Sincerely,
Michael D. Kloiber
2011 Chamber Board President
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“Midwest City Oklahoma, We’ve Got It All!”
Washington, DC Trip
Midwest City Chamber of Commerce
representatives will visit Washington, DC
June 20-22, 2011. The trip will include
meetings with the Oklahoma Congressional
delegation on Capitol Hill, a visit at the
Pentagon with federal, Air Force and Navy
officials and will include a special visit to
Walter Reed Medical Center to visit troops.
2009 Representatives at Walter Reed Medical
Center
Attendees will schedule their own air travel.
Hotel accommodations are being confirmed
at this time.
If you are interested please call Bonnie at
(405) 733-3801.
Severe
Weather
Forum
4/4/2011
Featuring
KFOR-TV 4 Weatherman
David Payne
The Sheraton MWC Hotel
at the Reed
Conference Center
5750 Will Rogers Road
6:00 p.m.
Also on hand will be Chopper 4 with Pilot Jim
Gardner, News Channel 4 Storm Chasers, MWC and
TAFB Emergency Management and State Emergency
Management.
“Midwest City Oklahoma, We’ve Got It All!”
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Ribbon Cutting
Friday, April 8, 2011
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
MWC Fire Dept. Station #1
Bella’s The Boutique Ribbon Cutting,
2801 S. Douglas, Suite 101, December 2,
Sunrise Social
8750 S.E. 15th
TICKETS ARE $5 IN ADVANCE
OR $6 AT THE DOOR
TICKET PRICE INCLUDES A
BOTTOMLESS BOWL OF CHILI
WITH ALL THE FIXINS, DRINK
AND DESSERT.
CALL 733-3801 TO PURCHASE
YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
SAVE THE DATE!
Over 30 people attended the Sunrise
Social January 13th at the Underground,
1621 S. Douglas Blvd., Suite C.
New Member
Industries Software Development &
Support Inc. is a software and database
design, networking and systems
administration company. Services
provided include custom software
programming, network installation and
systems administration as well as audio
systems and voice over IP installations.
The company, founded by former Navy
Commander Melton Parham and three
computer specialists with over 30 years
experience, was formed 1year ago. Call
Melton for more information at
831-7396.
Chamber Golf Tournament
May 6th
John Conrad Golf Course,
711 S. Douglas Blvd.
Midwest City, OK.
Shotgun Start 12:30 p.m.
Catered Lunch from
11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Compliments Of:
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“Midwest City Oklahoma, We’ve Got It All!”
New Members
BELLA’S THE
BOUTIQUE
ANGIE BREWER
732-5200
2801 S. Douglas Blvd.
Suite 101
Midwest City, OK. 73130
INDUSTRIES
SOFT WARE
DEVELOPMENT &
SUPPORT INC.
MELTON PARHAM
831-7396
5121 Brookhollow Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK. 73150
LITTLE SWEETS
MATTRESS
AND BUNKS
PRECEL KIRK
582-2213
101-A N. Douglas Blvd.
Midwest City, OK. 73130
VUDU CONSULTING
NYLE ROGERS
361-7860
211 N. Robinson
Suite 840
Oklahoma City, OK.
WALL COLMONOY
CORPORATION
CHRIS CWIKLINSKI
672-1361
4700 S.E. 59th
Oklahoma City, OK. 73135
WOOD GROUP ESP
CHRIS SCHAEFFER
670-1431
5500 S.E. 59th
Oklahoma City, OK. 73102
Membership Renewals
AGC AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
ALLIANCE PERSONNEL
ANTHONY’S TV& APPLIANCE
ARBOR HOUSE OF MWC
AUTOHAUS SPORTS CARS
BANCFIRST MID-DEL
MR. KEN BARTLETT
BASIL MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ
BANK OF OKLAHOMA, MWC
BRAUM’S ICE CREAM & DAIRY
BUSINESS NETWORKING INT’L
CAPITOL ABSTRACT & TITLE CO.
CHROMALLOY OKLAHOMA
CLARK CONSTRUCTION INC.
COCINA DE MINO
CORNERSTONE CHURCH
DEFENDERS OF DREAMS
HERITAGE CENTER
DENTISTRY BY DESIGN
DOLESE BROS. COMPANY
EASTERN OKLA. COUNTY
TECHNOLOGY CENTER
FAIRFAX APARTMENTS
FARMER’S INSURANCE GROUP
FIRST FIDELITY BANK
FNB MWC
FORD FUNERAL SERVICE
RANDY GOODMAN, P.C.
GRIFFIN PROPERTIES, OKC
HEALTHSOURCE CHIROPRACTIC
HOBBY LOBBY
HOSPICE QUALITY CARE
HOUSE OF REALTY
I.S . TECHNOLOGIES
J&J CARDS/DBA HALLMARK
JAMES DEE JOHNSON & CO.
JOE COOPER FORD
JOURNAL RECORD PUBLISHING
REPRESENTATIVE
CHARLIE JOYNER
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY MWC
BILL E. LAWRENCE
LCI
LONG WAVE
LUPE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
MATHERLY MECHANICAL
CONTRACTORS
MICHAEL MCCOY ARCHITECTS
MCGEE, PICKARD &
ROBINSON EYE
METRO GROUP BROKERS LLC
MIDWEST DERMATOLOGY
MIDWEST VETERINARY HOSPITAL
NORTH STAR COMPANIES, LLC
OLD GERMANY RESTAURANT
ONG
PELICAN’S RESTAURANT
PLATINUM TECHNOLOGY GROUP
PRATT & WHITNEY
QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL
QUINN & ASSOCIATES
ROSE STATE COLLEGE
ROTARY CLUB OF MWC
RENEE ROY MD
SAM’S CLUB
SMC TECHNOLOGIES INC.
STANDLEY SYSTEMS
STATE FARM INSURANCE
STERLING HOUSE
TDS TELECOMUNICATIONS
TINKER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
TODD ISAAC HOMES
DR. QUANG TU
THE UNDERGROUND
VALU-MED PHARMACY
WILSON PHARMACY
DR. BRANT WORTHINGTON
YMCA MWC
“Midwest City Oklahoma, We’ve Got It All!”
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Leadership MWC 2011 Kicks off With Retreat
Members of the 2011 Leadership Midwest City class met Friday, January 28th for a
Kickoff retreat at Rose State College. The class meets each Thursday afternoon through
April. Members of the class are:
Angela Johnson, Advantage Funeral &
Cremation Service, Mid-Del Chapel
Lisa Newport, AFLAC
Megan Cullina, Arvest Bank
Brian Davis, Davis Paint & Collision
Eric Henson, Finance Point
Camille Phillips, FNB MWC
Lori Elms, The First State Bank
Dedra Ibanez, MWC Chamber
Barbara Fox, FNB, MWC
Sharity Parham, ISDS Inc.
Rebecca Orr, J& J Cards dba Hallmark
Jarett Metheny, MWC Fire Dept.
Chris Kennedy, MWC Library
Wayne Embrey, MWC Police Dept.
Greg Wipfli, MWC Police Dept.
Mitch Hale, OG&E
David Swingle, Rose State College
Debbie Williams, Rose State College
Melinda Seagraves, Tinker Federal
Credit Union
Chris Cwiklinski, Wall Colmonoy
Corporation
Sandy Smith, YMCA MWC
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February
1
Meet & Greet MWC Legislators, Mayor and Council, MWC Library, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
1
Ribbon Cutting, 9:30 a.m. Little Sweets Mattress and Bunks, 101-A N. Douglas Blvd.
3
Leadership MWC Class at Fire Station, 1-4 p.m.
9
Executive Board Meeting, Chamber Office, 11:30 a.m., RSVP Required
10
Leadership MWC Class at City of MWC, 1-4 p.m.
11
Team Tinker Awards Lunch, TAFB, 11:30 a.m. RSVP Required
16
Celebration Education Committee Meeting, 11:30 a.m. Chamber office
17
Leadership MWC Class at Atkinson Heritage Center
17
Youth Excel Orientation Dinner, Chamber office, 5:30-8:30
18
State of the City Luncheon, 11:30-1:00, Rose State College Raider Room, RSVP Required
21-25 Youth Excel Job Shadowing Week
22
Chamber Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber office, 11:45 a.m. RSVP Required
23
Business Networking Luncheon, 11:00-1:30 Chamber office, RSVP Required
24
Leadership MWC Class at Midwest Regional Medical Center
March
3&4
3
3
9
10
18
22
24
Youth Excel
Business After School, Carl Albert Middle School Cafeteria, 4-7 p.m.
Leadership MWC Class at Rose State College, 1-4 p.m.
Executive Board Meeting, Chamber Office, 11:30 a.m., RSVP Required
Leadership MWC Class at Industry Tour – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Leadership MWC Class at Tinker Air Force Base – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Chamber Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber office, 11:45 .m. RSVP Required
Leadership MWC Class at State Capitol – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.