Thank you to our newest State Board Member Eastman Switch for stepping into your new AICCO leadership role.

The Eastern Chapter also held its election this month. Please welcome us in joining the following 2025 Eastern Chapter officers:

President: Hoyit Bacon

Vice President: Justin Fuson

Treasurer: Vanessa Fields

Secretary: Julie Aldridge

Thank you to those who served in chapter leadership positions in 2024!

AICCO chapters ended the year on some high notes.

The Tulsa Chapter offered a tour of Cherokee Film Studios in Owasso on December 5. Attendees witnessed and learned more about behind-the-scenes cinema magic, including photogammetry and parallaxing, or marrying physical and virtual cameras together.

This month's Native Commerce News story provided more information about the tour and Cherokee Film.

The Oklahoma City Chapter held a member appreciation event for its final luncheon of the year.

Member achievements were highlighted during the event.

It was also an opportunity for attendees to hear from Chapter leadership as they prepare for an eventful 2025.

And speaking of an eventful 2025, applications for AICCO's Leadership Native Oklahoma (LNO) Class of 2025 are open until January 15.

45 applicants will be accepted into our innovative program. Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit with tribal departments, meet tribal leadership and hear about new opportunities in Indian Country.

Taking part in LNO doesn't just provide you with insightful class days spent with local Native American tribes, it also brings you into an immersive network of Indian Country excellence.

This alumni network includes their own events, including an upcoming get-together this February. RSVP to the next LNO Alumni event here.

Please note this event is open to LNO Alumni only.

The Tulsa Chapter is kicking off the year with a luncheon featuring newly elected Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols.

The Oklahoma City Chapter's luncheon will feature Lisa Johnson-Billy, member of the Chickasaw Nation Legislature.

And don't miss out on the opportunity to welcome the new year in style. AICCO's Fire and Ice Ball will be held on January 31- and there are still some tickets left.

Fire and Ice is an elemental opportunity to get glammed up, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and interact with fellow AICCO members AND new leadership. Get your tickets before they're gone!

Finally, the AICCO team is busy planning The Gathering 2025, lining up speakers and other programming.

What are you looking forward to the most about The Gathering next year? Reply to this email and let us know!

If you are looking to provide an end-of-year gift, AICCO is ready to receive. Our Fire and Ice Ball, Leadership Native Oklahoma program, and The Gathering Business Summit are all made better thanks to the support of our generous sponsors.

If you want to support any of those events, please email us at chamber@aiccok.org, or simply hit "reply".

We look forward to continuing to advance opportunity and prosperity in Indian Country in 2025- together.

For questions or more information, email chamber@aiccok.org or call 918-624-9382

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