The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber welcomes Dana M. Peterson, chief economist for The Conference Board, as the featured keynote during its annual State of the Economy event. The event will be Nov. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. State of the Economy is an opportunity for Chamber members and the community to stay informed on Oklahoma City’s economy. Attendees hear directly from expert economists on trends in the local and national economy, as well as on issues impacting the global economy. Peterson has established herself as a visionary and the go-to expert providing insightful analysis and predictions to corporations, associations and government TOP ECONOMISTS SHARE INSIGHTS AT STATE OF THE ECONOMY CHAMBER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SVP MARK VANLANDINGHAM The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has announced the retirement of Mark VanLandingham, the organization’s organization,” said Christy Gillenwater, President and CEO. “During his 15 years here, he has led significant efforts to improve our state’s economic development incentives and create new incentive programs, expand Tinker Air Force Base through legislation facilitating the local acquisition of the BNSF rail spur, obtain ARPA funding for local economic development projects and protect the rights of business owners and event hosts with respect to firearms. He is a trusted adviser for many of our member businesses and his expertise, guidance and contributions to our team will be missed.” VanLandingham reflected on the success of his work. “We started the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) in 2010,” he said. “And we have grown it into one of the top PACs in the state, contributing nearly $700,000 to state and local senior vice president of government relations. “Mark has been a tremendous asset to our
organizations looking for foresight into how economic drivers might impact their businesses. Peterson also leads the Conference Board organization’s U.S. Economy, Strategy & Finance Center. With over two decades of experience in the field, she serves as the globally recognized think tank’s public face and primary spokesperson on all things related to the economy. State of the Economy will also include a panel discussion from several regional economists on issues that are particularly important to our state. Tickets are $60 for Chamber members and $85 for nonmembers. To register or learn more, visit okcchamber.com/econ. Sponsor tables of eight with additional recognition are available for $1,600. Please contact Suzette Ellison Jordan at sellison@okcchamber. com for table sponsor inquiries. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Arvest Bank and Host Sponsor Post Oak Toyota. candidates since its inception. We have been able to build relationships and expand our influence to ensure a strong voice for the central Oklahoma business community and for our city’s future.” Brad Krieger, Arvest Bank, vice chair, Government Relations of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, said VanLandingham’s contributions have been significant. “He has elevated the advocacy work of the organization,” he said. “We have worked closely together throughout his tenure, and I have admired his pragmatism, honesty, perseverance, diplomacy and creativity. He cares deeply about our community and leaves big shoes to fill.” VanLandingham joined the Chamber as vice president in 2009 and was named senior vice president in 2019. His career spans nearly 40 years, including 20 years with Kerr-McGee Corporation as a litigation attorney and director of state and federal government relations, as well as two years with Tronox as vice-president of government relations. He is a graduate of Northwestern Oklahoma State University and received his juris doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. The organization has initiated a search for his replacement. VanLandingham will work through the end of the year and in an advisory role through next year’s legislative session.
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