Learn how your Chamber membership can benefit your business.
Oklahoma’s Largest Coalition of Businesses GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER For more than a century, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has been the voice of business and the visionary organization in Oklahoma City. As the state’s largest coalition of businesses, the Chamber focuses on growing Oklahoma City’s economy and making this community a better place to live, work and play. The Chamber focuses on growing the Oklahoma City economy by: • Helping existing companies grow and locating new companies in the region. • Ensuring the growth of a well-educated workforce. • Advocating for key legislative issues that make Oklahoma City an easier place to conduct business. • Promoting Oklahoma City as an ideal destination for leisure, convention and group travelers. • Marketing the region’s opportunities locally, nationally and internationally. • Providing valuable networking opportunities and services for nearly 4,000 members.
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10 WAYS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP 1 2 5 3 4 Network with Oklahoma City’s leaders When you join the Chamber, you have the opportunity to interact with leaders from every sector of Oklahoma City’s economy. Attend a membership or networking event such as Sunset Reception, Rise & Shine or MegaLunch throughout the year. Find more at OKCChamber.com/events. Promote your business From posting discounts to listing your social media on your membership directory, your Chamber membership allows you to market your company on our website. The Chamber also offers opportunities for event sponsorships and advertising in its publications and on its websites. Take advantage of our resources Want to see how your business stacks up against the competition? Or if an area of Oklahoma City is the right fit for your business marketing efforts? The Chamber’s economic Connect with our dedicated team that wants to see your business succeed Year after year, statistics show that Oklahoma City’s most impactful job growth comes from existing businesses just like yours. The Chamber’s business retention and expansion team is dedicated to helping your business maximize its potential and contribute to the overall growth of Oklahoma City. Find your next great hire The Chamber’s Talent Initiative connects businesses looking looking to strengthen their connection with Oklahoma’s college students through InternOKC. This program also provides networking and professional development resources for companies who who want their interns to start careers in the Greater Oklahoma City region. Visit ABetterLifeOKC.com/employers for more information or to post your internship listings.
development website offers data and demographics to assist its members at GreaterOklahomaCity.com.
9 Help the Chamber advocate for your business The Chamber is the voice of business, and as a Chamber member, you have a direct line to elected officials and policy makers. The Chamber’s government relations team acts as a political advocate on behalf of Oklahoma City’s businesses at a state and national level. The Business Advocacy Center, OKCBusinessadvocate.com, will help you stay informed on important issues and makes it easy for you to contact your representatives.
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Help improve Oklahoma City for the next generation Knowing the decisions that we make today will impact Oklahoma City in the future, the Chamber campaigns for community-improving issues that will improve Oklahoma City’s success in the next generation. As a Chamber member, you can get involved by getting educated on the issues and communicating the importance of civic involvement to your employees and colleagues. Pursue volunteer opportunities By getting involved in one of the Chamber’s volunteer opportunities, you will expand your circle of contacts. Volunteer in one of the following areas: • Chamber Ambassadors – Ambassadors work to educate, enlist and involve other Chamber members in Chamber committees and activities. Ambassadors also assist at Chamber events throughout the year. • Grand Openings Committee – Join the Grand Opening Committee to welcome new members to the Chamber at their grand openings and ribbon cutting ceremonies.
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Keep up to date on important issues to Oklahoma City Through the Chamber’s events and programs, you will stay on the forefront of issues that are important to you and your business. Whether its learning about new developments or learning about the state of Oklahoma City’s public schools, the Chamber plans events throughout the year that address Oklahoma City’s current issues. Recruiting employees from out of market? ABetterLifeOKC.com displays the benefits of living in Oklahoma City and answers many common questions that new residents might have. The website also includes a weekly blog and newsletter featuring fun things to do in Oklahoma City. The Chamber’s printed Welcome Guide, produced annually, is also available as a resource. Recruit employees using Chamber Resources
CHAMBER STAFF MEMBERS ARE HERE TO HELP Want more information about the work of the Chamber? Contact one of the staff members listed below. Advocacy Derek Sparks, Senior Manager of Government Relations dsparks@okcchamber.com 297-8933 Intern Programs Lee Copeland, Director of Talent and Business Growth lcopeland@okcchamber.com 297-8803 Membership Sunny Cearley, Vice President of Membership scearley@okcchamber.com 297-8948
Conventions and Visitors Deb Shumate, Executive Assistant dshumate@visitokc.com 297-8960 Economic Development Eric Long, Research Economist elong@okcchamber.com 297-8976
Events, Publications and Websites Cynthia Reid, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications creid@okcchamber.com 297-8942
Volunteer Opportunities Reagan Perry, Member Engagement Coordinator rperry@okcchamber.com 297-8961
CHAMBER WEB RESOURCES OKCCHAMBER.COM This site connects you with the business community. Here you can see how the Chamber is working in the community, get a guide to businesses, register for upcoming Chamber events, get the latest OKC news and more.
OKCRETAIL.COM This website offers resources for retailers in Oklahoma City, including information on Oklahoma City’s retail target areas, data and demographics for Oklahoma City’s districts, an integrated property search feature and success stories from Oklahoma City’s healthy retail sector. VELOCITYOKC.COM With features about the Oklahoma City economy, advocacy efforts, area events, lifestyle, developments and member news, VeloCityOKC.com is a website that will drive the conversation about Oklahoma City’s continued renaissance. OKCBUSINESSADVOCATE.COM The Chamber’s Business Advocacy Center is the best resource for staying informed on what’s happening at our state’s capitol. Find contact information for elected officials and information on key business issues. You can also sign up for our Business Advocacy Center e-mails reviewing action taken by the legislature.
GREATEROKLAHOMACITY.COM GreaterOklahomaCity.com is an important economic development resource for businesses looking to grow and expand in the region. The site features useful tools including a web-based property locator and access to the latest market data. ABETTERLIFEOKC.COM This all-inclusive site is the go-to resource for potential Greater OKC residents. With information on everything from schools and housing to employment and activities throughout the community, they’ll find everything they need to know about their next hometown. VISITOKC.COM A resource for individuals, groups and meeting planners alike, VisitOKC.com showcases our region as a premiere destination. With information on hotels, restaurants, attractions, shopping and more, this site makes sure anything visitors need is just a click away.
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