In the KNOW!

 

May 19| 2025

 

Let’s talk about return on investment—your ROI with Shawnee Forward.


Whether you’re new to being a part of Shawnee Forward or have been around a while, it’s smart to check in on how you're thinking about your membership. We like to look at ROI two ways: from and through.


“From” means you’re looking for direct returns—connections, referrals, visibility, training. If that’s you, the good news is there's plenty available. But it only works if you’re engaged. Are you coming to events? Taking advantage of sponsorships? Tagging us in your posts so we can amplify your reach? Have you joined SF101, our new member orientation class designed to help you plug in from day one? If not, it’s time.


“Through” means you see the big picture. You understand your investment works best when it's helping to shape a stronger community—one with great schools, reliable infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a vibrant business environment. Your ROI comes as the whole community grows stronger, together.


You won’t always see our name in the paper, and that’s fine. The spotlight should be on you. We’re here to help make the good things happen—and make sure you're represented at the tables where big decisions are made.


Have questions about getting the most from your membership, or want to join the next SF101 class? Reach out to us today. Let’s make sure your investment is working for you and through you.

-Daniel

Director of Operations

Date: Thursday, June 12

Time: 1:30 PM

Location: Georg Fischer Innovation Ctr

Addresss: 39605 W Independence St, Shawnee




Leadership Shawnee Class #38 Graduation

 Shawnee Forward and the Leadership Shawnee program invite you to join us in celebrating the graduation of Leadership Shawnee Class #38.



Over the past nine months, this class has connected with leaders and organizations across our city and county to gain a deeper understanding of what keeps our community moving. We’re proud of their growth and commitment, and we’d be honored to have you there as we recognize their accomplishments.


We hope you’ll join us!

Leadership Shawnee Alumni!

Help us Stay Connected

We love keeping up with our Leadership Shawnee alumni—and we don’t want you to miss a thing! 


Please take a quick moment to update your contact info so we can keep you in the loop on upcoming events, alumni spotlights, and opportunities to stay engaged with the program.

RIBBON CUTTING

Capitalize on Shawnee's Strengths:

Strategies for Local Business Success


For businesses within the Pottawatomie County community, actively leveraging local opportunities is key to fostering growth and building lasting success, and this can be achieved through a focused approach encompassing the establishment of a robust local presence via an optimized Google Business Profile and participation in community events, proactive engagement with the Shawnee community through partnerships, local event hosting, and support for local causes, and a strategic optimization of their online presence for local search, including the use of location-based keywords and engagement on local social media channels. By prioritizing these interconnected strategies, Shawnee businesses can strengthen their ties within the community, enhance their visibility to local customers, and tap into the unique advantages offered by the regional marketplace. 

Small Business Development Center Learning Opportunities

If you're launching a new business or looking to sharpen your skills, thern you need to register for a class (or two!) with the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center.


Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and practical tools to take your business to the next level.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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