2010 Annual Chamber Auction October 25th Midwest City Fire

AUGUST 2010
Midwest City, Oklahoma
www.midwestcityok.com
2010 Annual Chamber Auction
October 25th
Midwest City Fire Station Headquarters, 8201 E. Reno
6-9 p.m.
The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce is proud
to recognize October as Fire Prevention Month in
conjunction with this year’s annual auction.
Thank you to MWC Fire Department Headquarters
and the City of Midwest City for hosting us. The
Midwest City Fire Department is one of 48 fire
departments in the country out of 44,000
departments tested that received an ISO Rating of
1 from the Insurance Services office. The
department has 5 fire stations covering 26 square
miles. They average around 5000 calls a year
that include fire, rescue, & medical. The Fire
Prevention division supervised by the Fire Marshal
is charged with enforcing code, inspections, and
public education. Join us for
2009 Auction
this fun evening of
networking while you support the Chamber’s efforts to promote the
outstanding quality of life and help us recognize Fire Prevention Month in
our community. Donations of cash, gift certificates, golf packages, trips and
lodging accommodations are needed. Individual tickets are available at the
Chamber office for $40 per person. Corporate tables are $600 and include:
dinner seating for eight, four bottles of wine, eight drink tickets, recognition at
the event, and mention in media releases and in the auction catalog. To sponsor
a corporate table, buy tickets or donate items, please call the Chamber office at
733-3801.
Auction Committee
Kristi Adams, GBR Properties
Towry Barnard, Rose State College
Jason Blair, Shelter Insurance
Bekah Blume, Manhattan
Construction
Glenda Bowen, Comfort Inn &
Suites
Jason Chartrand, Oklahoma City
Abstract & Title Company
Eric Cheatwood, FNB MWC
Hally Cole, The Boeing Company
Melissa Craven, Oklahoma Heart
Hospital South Campus
Jennifer Driskill, James Dee
Johnson & Co. CPA’s
Lori Elms, The First State Bank
Paula Enix, Arvest Bank
Betsy Fry, Frypan Pardners
Kim Fuqua, Dept. of Rehabilitation
Services
Lisa Goodman, BancFirst Mid-Del
Donna Heitzman, Arvest Bank
James Jordan, Southwestern
College Professional Studies
Colonel (Retired) Judy Kautz
Karen King, Olde Towne Properties
Alex Lancaster, FNB MWC
Kacie Mach, Tinker Federal
Credit Union
Daniel McClure, UCO at
Rose State College
Jennifer McPherson Blair
Peggy Missel, Mid-Del Moore
Association of Realtors
Lisa Newport, AFLAC
Lynne Overton, Value Place Hotel
Sam Perchez, Platinum
Technology Group LLC
Lisa Pitsiri, Rose State College
Marie Sheldon, FNB MWC
Jane Stone, Chromalloy Oklahoma
Pam Teply, BOK MWC
Billy Tibbs, Russell Cellular
Page Vaughan, Midwest Regional
Medical Center
Frank Williams, TeamWilliams09
Amie Witt, Oklahoma City
Abstract & Title Company
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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Midwest Regional Medical Center Opens Two New Floors
Midwest Regional Medical Center recently unveiled a $25 million
expansion project that brings two additional floors of the
hospital to the community. Adding 47,000 square feet to the
medical center and 66 patient rooms, one of the floors will be
the new home of the Oklahoma Regional Heart Institute –
Midwest Regional’s renowned heart program. “As our
community’s healthcare needs grow and evolve, so do we. This
project is a reflection of Midwest Regional’s commitment to
meeting the needs of our community,” said Stan Holm, CEO of
Midwest Regional Medical Center. According to Holm, the
expansion project began last May and was completed on
schedule. Designed with the input of Midwest Regional's
patients and physicians, both the 7th & 8th floors are outfitted with new equipment, furniture and medical
technology that will allow for an optimal patient experience. It will also be fully staffed with specialized nurses
and state-of-the-art monitoring equipment. Midwest Regional's heart patients also benefit from the hospital's
participation in a variety of clinical trials. These trials allow our patients the opportunity to receive the latest
medications in the fight against heart disease. The seventh floor of the expansion project is solely dedicated to
cardiac patients and the Oklahoma Regional Heart Institute, the cardiac practice at Midwest Regional. As the only
local provider performing carotid stents, the new home of Oklahoma Regional Heart Institute will offer: Robotic
surgery and complex vascular procedures, Diagnostic and interventional catheterizations, a three suite cardiovascular lab, Nuclear cardiology, Cardiac surgery, Defibrillator implants, Critical care nursing and cardiac rehab.
“Our hospital was the first in the Oklahoma City metro area to perform a peripheral stent procedure and robotic
surgery,” says Rich Wilmoth, Executive Director of Cardiovascular Services. “This expansion project is a natural
step in continuing our 21-year legacy of providing quality healthcare for our patients, physicians and the
communities we serve.” Complementing the Heart Institute is a newly-constructed eighth floor that is dedicated
to medical and surgical patients. Access to a broader range of healthcare services allows Midwest Regional to
better care for the “whole patient.”
The Midwest City
Chamber of Commerce
is starting a group for
young professionals in
the eastern Oklahoma
County area, Eastern
Oklahoma County
Young Professionals. The mission of the
EOCYP is to build a
network of capable
young leaders who join
together to network,
exchange ideas, share
common interests, and
to build and serve the community. The Midwest City
Chamber of Commerce and Eastern Oklahoma County
Young Professionals are seeking sponsors for the 2010
-11 year. They are seeking 3 Presenting sponsors
($1500), and also accepting supporting sponsors at
$100 or more. Presenting sponsors will have company
logos included on all publications and displays at the
events. Supporting sponsors will have their names
displayed on a banner at events. For more questions
contact Daniel McClure at dmcclure3@uco.edu or Jennifer Crowel at jennifer.crowel@midwestcityok.com.
Mid-Del Schools Adjusts Daily Time
Schedules for 2010-2011 School Year
Mid-Del Schools'
daily time
State Representative
schedules have
changed for
the
Gary
Banz
2010-2011 school
year. Elementary
schools will begin
at 9:00 a.m. and
end at 3:50 p.m.
Middle schools will
begin at 8:25 a.m. and end at 3:20 p.m. with the
exception of Carl Albert Middle School which will
begin at 7:50 a.m. and end at 2:45 p.m. High
Schools will begin at 7:45 a.m. and end at 3:00
p.m. The High School Alternative Education
program will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at Midwest City High School. The Mid-Del
Technology Center morning classes are from
7:45 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. Lunch is from 10:3011:15 a.m. Afternoon classes are from 11:20 to
2:00 p.m. Carl Albert and Del City High School
students will be dismissed early to attend 7th
period at their home sites.
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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Chamber’s AfterCareers Career Fair
a Success
Three hundred and forty-seven jobseekers
attended the June 17th AfterCareers Career Fair
held at the Rose State College Student
Center. Thirty-three employers and/or jobseeker services organizations were available to
accept resumes or speak with attendees.
AfterCareers serves retiring and separating
workers from Tinker AFB in their career
transition process through career fairs and online
resources at www.AfterCareers.com. AfterCareers
does not limit its services to Tinker's transitioning workforce.
MWC Leadership Presentation
THANK YOU
MWC Junior Service League for a
grant to help fund the
Chamber’s Youth Excel
Program.
For more information about the
Jr. Service League call
Samantha Wilson at 659-4919
Members of the 2010 Leadership MWC Class
presented a check to the Literacy Link for $1500 to
sponsor reading programs. The Leadership class
also presented checks to Oklahoma Honor Flights,
Mid-Del Teachers Closet, Mid-Del Schools
Foundation, Shop with a Cop, Boy Scouts and the
MWC Police/SALT program. The class raised
over $10,000 for distribution through the Taste of
Midwest City event that was held in April.
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreakings and Open Houses
Mid-Del Farmer’s Market, Charles J. Johnson
Memorial Park, Town Center, June 8, 2010
The First State Bank, 2600 S. Douglas, June 17, 2010
Business After Hours
Sun Loan, 1200 S. Air Depot, Suite V, July 9, 2010
Business After Hours was held at the First State
Bank on June 17th. Pictured are Bill and Bonnie
Sims with Jerry Barnett, President and CEO of the
First State Bank.
SAVE THIS DATE:
Chamber of Commerce
Annual Banquet
Congressman Tom Cole visited Midwest City on June
7th. Pictured with him from left to right are Senator Cliff
Aldridge, County Treasurer Butch Freeman, Congressman Tom Cole, Captain Dwight Shepherd, Brigadier
General (Retired) Dick Hefton, Representative Gary Banz
and MWC Mayor Jack Fry.
Friday, January 21, 2011
6:00 p.m.
Sheraton MWC Hotel at the
Reed Conference Center
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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Business Networking Luncheon
A Business Networking Luncheon was held on
June 23, 2010 at the Chamber office. Attendees listened to presentations from each other
during the event.
Pictured with Chamber President Kelly Brander,
President & CEO, Arvest Bank, are Chief Master
Sergeant Kevin Vegas and Colonel Allen
Jamerson at the Mayor and City Council
Reception on June 15th.
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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New Members
Century 21 Town & Country Associate Mandy Gulley has begun her new
career in real estate. A central Oklahoma real estate expert with over 25
years sales experience, Mandy is a
member of the National Association
Realtors. She takes pride in her
attention to detail and putting all her
efforts into understanding her
customers’ needs. She can help you
find everything you need to buy or sell
a home, as well as learn about the
market value of homes in the area. Call
her at 816-2430.
Manhattan Construction is a commercial construction management company
specializing in pre-construction,
construction management, general
contracting, design/build and green
building. Hours of operation are 8:00
a.m. -5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
Call 254-1057 for more information.
Philly’s Finest Restaurant will soon be
open in MWC. The new business will
serve 9 choices of Philly cheese steaks
and 11 types of burgers along with the
great taste of Philadelphia Italian water
ice flavors. Owner Charles Smith II was
born and raised in Philadelphia and
lived there for 40 years before deciding
to bring his experience and expertise to
Midwest City. Hours of operation are
Monday -Thursday 10:30 a.m.—8:30
p.m., Friday –Saturday 10:30-10:00 p.m.
and closed Sunday. Call 425-9262 for
more information.
FunkyFlax, Inc. is now open at 2400 S.
Douglas Blvd. The retail store offers
trendy women’s clothing including
jeans, tops, dresses, jewelry and
accessories. Owner DeAnna Thompson
turned her hobby into an internet
business before deciding to open the
storefront. Call DeAnna for more
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services assists people with
physical and/or mental disabilities in
seeking, obtaining, and maintaining a
gainful integrated employment to
become successful and independent in
employment regardless of their
limitations. The organization, located
at 1104-10 S. Air Depot, does outreach
to every community in the state of
Oklahoma. For more information call
737-4897.
U-Haul Company of OKC has been
established in MWC since 1982.
Products/services provided include:
truck, trailer, storage rental; moving
supplies, hitches and propane. The
nationwide company is seeking to
establish a location in all communities
across America. Hours of operation are
Monday thru Saturday 7:00 a.m.—7:00
p.m., 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Sunday. Call
737-6505 for more information.
Ain’t Misbehavin, a Christian country
dance center, is located at 351 N. Air
Depot, Suite GG. The center offers
dance lessons and a clean and fun
environment to dance in MWC. Hours of
operation are Friday and Saturday 7:00
p.m.—11:00 p.m. and Tuesday from
7:00 p.m.— 9:00 p.m. Call 455-7169
for more information.
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”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
June—July
New Members
BREEDEN PAINTING
DANNY BREEDEN
732-1301
701 Jet Drive
Midwest City, OK. 73140
Painting Company
CENTURY 21 TOWN &
COUNTRY
MANDY GULLEY
217-4004
15140 Falcon Way
Choctaw, OK 73020
www.mandygulleyrealtor.com
Realtors
THE CHILDREN’S PLACE
ROSELENA MARTINEZ
7179 S.E. 29th
Midwest City, OK. 73110
www.childrensplace.com
Children’s Clothing Store
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION
SERVICES
KIM FUQUA
737-4897
1104-10 S. AIR DEPOT
MIDWEST CITY, OK 73110
www.okrehab.org
Rehabilitation Services
MANHATTAN
CONSTRUCTION
XAVIER NEIRA
254-1050
2601 N.W. Expressway
OKC, OK. 73112
SUN LOAN
DAVID TUSHKA
737-5000
1200 S. Air Depot, Suite V
Midwest City, OK. 73110
www.sunloan.com
Financial Services
Construction Company
ENERGY ZONE
ALICIA KERCHEE
732-3644
1725 S. Air Depot
Midwest City, OK. 73110
Health & Fitness Products
MOTEL 6 #479
ALLISON DRIVER
737-6676
6166 Tinker Diagonal
Midwest City, OK. 73110
Hotel/Motel
U-HAUL COMPANY OF
OKC
GREG HUFFMAN
737-6505
7525 S.E. 29th
Midwest City, OK. 73110
www.uhaul.com
Truck Rental
FUNKY FLAX, INC.
DEANNA THOMPSON
610-7624
2400 S. Douglas, Suite C
Midwest City, OK. 73130
www.funkyflax.com
Retail Women’s Clothing
PHILLY’S FINEST
CHARLES SMITH II
425-9262
4300 N. Coltrane Rd.
Forest Park, OK. 73121
Restaurant/Cafe
www.manhattanconstruction
group.com
Membership Renewals
AMERIWORKS OCCUPATIONAL
ANTHONY’S TV & APPLIANCE, INC.
AUTOHAUS SPORTS CARS
BALFOUR BEATTY COMMUNITIES
BANCFIRST MID-DEL
BARNES FRIEDERICH FUNERAL HOME
BECKI’S SPECIAL TOUCH CATERING
BUENA VISTA HEALTHCARE &
REHABILITATION
BUFFALO WILD WINGS-DEL CITY
CARDIOVASCULAR CARE SPECIALISTDR. ASIM CHOHAN
CARL ALBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL
CHOCTAW/NICOMA PARK SCHOOLS
COCINA DE MINO
COHERENT CONTRACTS, LLC
COLE & REED, PC
DEAN JACKSON
DENTISTRY BY DESIGN
DOUGLAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
DR. BRANT WORTHINGTON DDS
DR. LARRY COGGINS DDS
DR. MICHAEL HAMPTON DDS
DR. SHANNON REED DO
EDWARD JONES—GARY ORENDORFF
EVENT PLANNING BY LEILANI
FARMER’S INSURANCE GROUP JIM WALLACE
FINANCE POINT
FIRST CHOICE HOME MEDICAL INC.
FIRST FIDELITY BANK NA
FIRST POINT INSURANCE AGENCY
FORD FUNERAL SERVICE
THE GOOD PRINTING COMPANY, INC.
HARVEST LIFE CHURCH, INC.
HAWTHORN SUITES
HEART CONSULTANTS DR. KEVIN W. MILLER
HOBBY LOBBY
HOLLAND & ASSOICATES, INC. REALTORS
INSPIRATION LOGOS
J.C. PENNEY
JENKINS MUSIC
JORDAN BUILDING CO., INC.
LOVETTE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
H.G. MARTIN, JR. P.C. CPA
MCCONNELL’S WRECKER SERVICE
MEADOW RIDGE APARTMENTS
MICHAEL MCCOY ARCHITECTS, INC.
MID-DEL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
MID-DEL YOUTH AND FAMILY
MIDSTATE TRAFFIC CONTROL, INC.
MIDWEST CITY DEPOT APARTMENTS
MIDWEST CITY GOODYEAR TIRE & AUTO
MIDWEST CITY HIGH SCHOOL
MIDWEST DERMATOLOGY, INC.
MOISANT PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
MONRONEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
MOOG, INC.
MOTEL 6 #479
MR. KEN BARTLETT
MR. RUSSELL SMITH
MS. JOY RUPP
NCI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
NITA GRIMES & ASSOCIATES REALTY
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
OKLAHOMA CITY ABSTRACT &
TITLE COMPANY
OKLAHOMA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
OKLAHOMA HEART HOSPITAL SOUTH
OLD GERMANY RESTAURANT
PAPA MURPHY’S MWC
PEAK I.T. SERVICES
PET-VET SUPPLY, INC.
PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIAL
SERVICES. LLC
QUINN & ASSOCIATES
RANDY GOODMAN P.C.
REGIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY
RE/MAX METRO GROUP PROPERTIES SARAH PLANER
RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.
ROGER HICKS & ASSOCIATES GROUP
SANDERS INSURANCE AGENCY
SIGNS BY TOMORROW
SMC TECHNOLOGIES INC.
SONIC DRIVE-IN
SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF MWC
SPECS APPEAL
STATE FARM INSURANCE—MIKE MUECKE
STEVENS & DILLINGER PHYSICAL THERAPY
TT-EMC
TEAMWILLIAMS09
TIMBERWOOD ASSISTED LIVING
TRAVEL GALLERY
THE UNDERGROUND
US CELLULAR
VALU-MED PHARMACY
VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, LLC
VISITING ANGELS OF SE OKC
WINDSOR DOOR
YMCA—MIDWEST CITY
”An extraordinary community and a great place to call home.”
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Navy TACAMO Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Strategic Communications Wing One, RSVP Required
Midwest Regional Medical Center Opening New Floors
Celebrating Education Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Carl Albert High School Fieldhouse
Midwest City Tax Free Weekend
City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6:00 p.m.
Executive Board Meeting, Chamber office, 11:30 a.m., RSVP Required
Air Force Quarterly Awards Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Tinker Air Force Base, RSVP Required
Get Caught Shopping and Dining in MWC Campaign
Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber office, 11:45 a.m., RSVP Required
City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6:00 p.m.
Navy TACAMO Change of Command, Captain Dwight Shepherd, 9:00 a.m. RSVP Required
September
6
Labor Day, Chamber office Closed
8
Executive Board Meeting, Chamber office, 11:30 a.m., RSVP Required
14
City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6:00 p.m.
28
Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber office, 11:45 a.m., RSVP Required
28
City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6:00 p.m.
October
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Fire Prevention Month
City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6:00 p.m.
Executive Board Meeting, Chamber office, 11:30 a.m., RSVP Required
Chamber Auction, MWC Fire Department Headquarters, 8201 E. Reno, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6:00 p.m.
Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber office, 11:45 a.m., RSVP Required
Chamber Staff
Bonnie Cheatwood, Executive Director
David Burnett, CEDC, Economic Development Director
Jennifer Crowel, Marketing Director
Sara Atkins, Membership Director
Cindy Bullen, Office Manager/Bookkeeper
P.O. Box 10980
Midwest City, OK 73140
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MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Midwest City Chamber of
Commerce is to create and maintain a favorable
business climate in the community.