GREATER OKC CHAMBER CHAIR TERESA ROSE TO HEADLINE CHAMBER’S ANNUAL MEETING
into the Entrepreneur of the Year Hall of Fame and is a lifetime member of the Entrepreneur of the Year Academy.
In addition to his work at Hobby Lobby, Green is deeply involved in ministry and philanthropy, crediting the company’s success to God’s provision. Green also serves on the Board of Reference for Oral Roberts University and remains actively involved in several ministry projects. Green is also an author, sharing his leadership and business philosophy in Leadership Not by the Book, which combines unconventional business insights with Scripture. His other books include Giving It All Away… And Getting It Back Again, which details his personal journey, and More Than a Hobby, which outlines the rise of Hobby Lobby and its foundational principles. To hear Green’s story of entrepreneurship and philanthropy, as well as gain valuable insights into his path to success, register for the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on December 18. Tickets are $80 for members and $100 for nonmembers, and registration closes on December 11.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will host its Annual Meeting on December 18 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. During the event, Teresa Rose, 2024 and 2025 Chair of the Chamber, will outline the organization’s accomplishments and set the stage for our work in the coming year. The event will also feature a fireside chat with one of Oklahoma City’s most successful entrepreneurs, David Green, CEO of Hobby Lobby. Green founded Hobby Lobby with a $600 loan and a vision for crafting miniature picture frames. Today, the company operates more than 1,000 stores, with Green serving as CEO and overseeing all merchandising and buying operations. A dedicated entrepreneur and philanthropist, Green has received numerous honors, including the World Changer Award and Ernst & Young’s National Retail/ Consumer Entrepreneur of the Year. He was inducted Members of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will get the opportunity to hear from several key legislative leaders during the Chamber’s annual Legislative Kickoff scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. A panel of leadership from both the House and Senate will share their thoughts and insights on critical issues state lawmakers will face throughout the next legislative session. The panel includes Cyndi Munson, House District 85; Speaker of the House Elect Kyle Hilbert; and Senator Julia Kirt. Also invited to speak is Senator Lonnie Paxton. Tickets are $65 for Chamber members and $90 for nonmembers. To register, visit okcchamber.com/kickoff. GREATER OKC CHAMBER TO HOST KEY LEGISLATIVE PANEL AT 2024 LEGISLATIVE KICKOFF
Sponsor tables of eight with additional recognition are available for $1,550. Contact Suzette Ellison at sellison@okcchamber.com for sponsor inquiries.
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