The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s 2023 State of the Schools event will feature a keynote by Dr. Bryan Johnson, executive vice chancellor and chief strategy officer at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The event will be held Wednesday, August 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Johnson has extensive experience in workforce development, business strategy, change management and collaborative leadership. In his keynote, he will detail STATE OF THE SCHOOLS KEYNOTE TO ADDRESS WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE
how business and education can form a true partnership to develop the necessary workforce for the region. The event will also feature a panel discussion on how higher education is changing and working together to provide more opportunities for upskilling and credentialing. Speaking on the panel will be: • Gayla Lutts, Ed.D., CEO and superintendent, Canadian Valley Technology Center • Dr. Pam Stinson, Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs, Oklahoma State University- Oklahoma City • Dr. Jeanie Webb, president, Rose State College Individual tickets are $60 for Chamber members and $85 for nonmembers. To register or learn more, visit okcchamber.com/schools. Sponsor tables of eight with additional recognition are available for $1,600. Contact Suzette Ellison Jordan at sellison@okcchamber.com for table sponsor inquiries. The Chamber and American Fidelity Assurance Company invite attendees to bring school supplies to the event, which will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County. Supplies can also be dropped off at the Chamber office prior to the event. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Host Sponsor Cox Communications, and School Supply/Centerpiece Sponsor American Fidelity Assurance Company. A second panel focuses on the importance of working together on our region’s infrastructure as we plan for future growth. It includes Chris Browning, utilities director for the City of Oklahoma City and general manager of Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust, and Jason Ferbrache, assistant city manager and director of EMBARK. Individual tickets are $60 for Chamber members and $75 for nonmembers. To register or learn more, visit okcchamber.com/region. Sponsor tables of eight with additional recognition are available for $1,600. Contact Suzette Ellison Jordan at sellison@okcchamber.com for table sponsor inquiries. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Simmons Bank.
How business and education can partner to develop our future workforce highlights the Chamber’s State of the Schools event Aug. 9.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will host a new event, State of the Region, on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. The event will highlight the progress and development happening across central Oklahoma. Mayor David Holt will moderate a panel discussion with area mayors on projects connecting cities both within and outside the Greater Oklahoma City area, drawing attention to important issues and encouraging community collaboration. COLLABORATION AND REGION’S FUTURE THE FOCUS OF CHAMBER’S STATE OF THE REGION EVENT
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