LEADERSHIP NOTES
OKLAHOMA CITY PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE As I write this note today, I am just shy of two months here in Oklahoma City and what an amazing introduction this time has been to this very special place. I was attracted to this organization and this community because of everything you have done here – your spirit of collaboration, your relentless execution and your results. You inspired me to take the leap and join you. And Oklahoma City has not disappointed. Everything I had expected is here in abundance. Perhaps somewhat unexpected is how thoroughly the nature of the people here is what makes all this success possible. The engaging nature of everyone I meet is Oklahoma City’s secret weapon. It is so interesting to see how you use this engagement with each other to work around a problem, how traditional business rivals greet each other as friends, and how you put your hand out to strangers and encourage them. The inspiration I received from afar was just a glimpse of the magic this city has to offer. At the beginning of this journey, I could not be more excited about what we are accomplishing as a community. Potential lies around every corner, and on my tour of learning and listening, each day is more convincing than the last that this connected place offers something unique and very special. Thank you for the welcome. Thank you for your work. Thank you for your patience as I work through meeting our members and our partners and learning everything about our region and our work here. I look forward to our work together.
CHRISTY GILLENWATER President & CEO
READ CHRISTY’S VELOCITYOKC ONLINE STORY OF THE MONTH
CONTENTS 10 “Elevate your Impact” Professional Development 12 ‘Hometown Heroes’ play role in visitor economy 13 New shrine will draw more visitors to OKC 14 Q&A with Head Consul Edurne Pineda
“Boiling Point Media makes virtual production in OKC a reality” VELOCITYOKC.COM/ CHRISTYSPICK
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