Following more than a year of discussions with Oklahoma City leaders and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Mayor Holt announced a plan to build a new, world- class arena. The facility will serve as the Thunder's home for the next thirty years and become a premier venue for renowned performances, promising substantial economic growth for our city. One study estimates the Thunder's direct annual economic impact at $600 million, generating 3,000 jobs. As the Dec. 12 vote approaches, we invite you to a special forum delving into the economic implications of this new arena in Oklahoma City. The Chamber Forum will be held at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 15, at the Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City, located on the 34th floor of the BancFirst Tower, 100 N. Broadway Ave. During this event, attendees will gain insights into the ECONOMIC IMPACT OF NEW OKC ARENA UNVEILED AT NOVEMBER FORUM CALL FOR SPEAKERS AT CHAMBER’S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE, ELEVATE The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s Elevate conference will be here soon and you can be a part of it. In preparation for next year’s event, the Chamber is inviting members to submit their best trainers and knowledgeable employees to speak in a breakout session. Elevate is a professional development conference designed to help the region’s companies provide professional development options to their employees without sending them out of state. The conference will be held Thursday, May 2 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Elevate invests in the future of employees on every level from interns and new professionals to team managers. Breakout session tracks will be geared towards: • Leadership growth • Sales • Managing teams
arena's vital role in attracting top-tier concerts. You’ll also hear from small business owners who will share firsthand accounts of how arena attendees positively influence their success. Participating in the discussion will be: • Eric Long, Research Economist, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber • Chris Semrau, General Manager, ASM Global/ Paycom Center The cost to attend the October Chamber Forum is $45 for Chamber members and $55 for nonmembers. To register, visit okcchamber.com/novemberforum. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Cox Communications and Corporate Sponsor ADG | Blatt.
• Small businesses and entrepreneurs • College students and new professionals • Mental health and well being
These sessions bring important information to the forefront for attendees and include practical ways to implement growth, inclusiveness or interpersonal skills within each track. Along with the professional training, the conference includes breakfast, lunch and networking opportunities throughout the day, culminating with a closing cocktail reception. If you are interested in presenting at Elevate, complete the speaker form at okcchamber.com/ 2024ElevateSpeakers. After all the submissions are gathered, a review committee will evaluate the proposals to select the best variety of topics to be presented at next year’s event. Preference will be given to speakers who are Chamber members. There are also several ways organizations can be a part of Elevate beyond sending your employees. If you’d like to support the conference as a sponsor and make an even bigger impact at the event, contact Suzette Ellison Jordan at sellison@okcchamber.com.
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