In the KNOW!

June 2| 2025

Leadership Shawnee Class 38 Prepares to Graduate

Leadership Shawnee Class 38 is coming to a close, and this group has made the most of their time together. Over the past nine months, they’ve visited key institutions, met with leaders across industries, and gained a deeper understanding of how our community functions—and where it’s headed.

They’ve shown up with curiosity, asked great questions, and built strong connections that will serve our community well into the future.

It’s been a true pleasure to lead this class. I’ve enjoyed getting to know each participant, and I’m grateful for the relationships and partnerships that have grown from this experience. Watching these leaders engage with our city, county, business community, and each other shows the importance and value of Leadership Shawnee, and I’m excited to see how they continue to get involved and make a difference.

I invite you to join us in celebrating their accomplishments at the Leadership Shawnee Graduation on Wednesday, June 12. It’s a great opportunity to recognize the commitment and growth of these local leaders.

Applications for Class 39 will open in late June. If you’re interested in developing your leadership and engaging more deeply with Shawnee, we encourage you to apply.

-Daniel

Director of Operations

UPCOMMING EVENTS

Date: Thursday, June 12

Time: 1:30 PM

Location: Georg Fischer Innovation Ctr.

Address: 39605 W Independence St.

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.

Join us!

Don't miss the final Legislative Luncheon of the session, where our local state legislators will wrap up the session and share key decision made at the Capitol. This is a great opportunity to be informed about issues affecting our region in the upcoming year.

Free for members and $25 for non-members—registration is required.

See you there!

Eggs & Economics is a new quarterly breakfast series designed to keep you informed about what’s happening in our local economy. Each event will feature timely updates on economic trends, development projects, and maybe an occasional guest speaker. The focus remains will be to provide valuable insights and opportunities to connect with local leaders, business professionals, and engaged community members. The July breakfast will be catered by Jimmy's Egg. Seats are limited so register now.

$20 for Members | $30 for Non-Members —registration is required.

New Sponsorship Opportunity!

Get your brand in front of Shawnee’s business and community leaders by sponsoring our new quarterly event, Eggs & Economics.

This quarterly breakfast series dives into local economic trends, development updates, and features key guest speakers—all over a hot meal and meaningful connections.

Sponsorship is $1,000 per event or $3,000 for the full year (4) and includes:

Your logo on all promotional materials and presentation materials
Hyperlinked logo on the event webpage
Recognition during welcome remarks
A custom tent card with your logo and QR code to your website on every table
Exclusive opportunity to address attendees at the beginning of the event with a 5-minute business spotlight
Mentions in at least two social media posts

Support a valuable community conversation and showcase your business to a room full of decision-makers. Contact Crystal or Daniel to reserve your sponsorship.

BUSINESS RESOURCES

19 Free Resources for Small Businesses to Leverage Year-Round

Many organizations provide support and online tools for small business owners and employees. Take advantage of these free resources throughout the year.

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Small Business Development Center Learning Opportunities

The Oklahoma Small Business Development Center is offering a valuable lineup of June workshops designed to help you grow, adapt, and succeed. Whether you're launching a new business or looking to sharpen your skills, there's something for everyone!

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

Learn More & Register

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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