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
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