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September 29 | 2025

Shawnee Forward Members, You’re Invited: The Social Exchange, Tonight!


Looking to grow your network and strengthen your connections? Tonight is your chance.

We’re kicking off the very first Social Exchange at the FireLake Golf Course Clubhouse from 4:30–6:00 PM. This new Shawnee Forward event is all about bringing members together to meet, mingle, and build relationships in a relaxed setting.

Event Details

  • When: Tonight, September 29 • 4:30–6:00 PM
  • Where: FireLake Golf Course Clubhouse
  • What’s Included: Appetizers, a cash bar, and plenty of networking opportunities.

Plus, stop by for a complimentary professional headshot, a great way to refresh your LinkedIn profile or company bio while making new connections.

We’re excited to launch this networking series and invite you to be part of its very beginning. Come for the food and conversation, leave with new contacts and stronger ties to our business community.


A special thanks to Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the FireLake Golf Course for hosting this inaugural event.

This is a free networking opportunity for Shawnee Forward members. We’ll see you tonight!


-Daniel

Director of Operations

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HAPPENING SOON!

Whether you're a business leader, community advocate, or simply someone who cares about where our region is headed, this event is your opportunity to hear directly from city, county, and Citizen Potawatomi Nation leadership.


You’ll gain updates on key initiatives, upcoming projects, and the shared vision shaping our region’s future. This is an important opportunity to stay informed and engaged with the progress happening across Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.

In partnership with Shawnee Forward

October 13, 9 AM - 10 AM

$12.00 per person

Join OBU Communication Studies professor Ann McNellis for an engaging session on Understanding Your Target Audience. Presented in partnership between Oklahoma Baptist University and Shawnee Forward, this session combines academic expertise with business community insight. Learn how to identify who you’re trying to reach and develop effective marketing strategies that connect with them in meaningful ways.

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Join us for our next Eggs & Economics as we take a closer look at how retail shapes our local economy. We’ll hear from Aaron Farmer with The Retail Coach and George Williams with Price Edwards, who will share insights on retail trends, recruitment strategies, and what they mean for Shawnee’s growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a fresh perspective on the retail market and its impact on economic development.

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If you're a Shawnee Forward member and have an upcoming event you'd like to share, we’d love to help spread the word! Please email your flyer to Daniel or Crystal at least two weeks before the event, and we’ll include it in the two newsletters leading up to your big day. It’s a great way to get your event in front of the community. Don’t miss out on this member benefit!



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