Chamber Chairman of the Board Recaps 2020-2021
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Todd Hamilton
Chamber Board Chairman
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As the outgoing Chairman of the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce, I have good reason to express my heartfelt thanks to the board members, officers, and our community partners. I would especially like to thank Jon for making this year as productive and positive as 2020 could be through his leadership as Chamber President. I would also like to thank Brandy and Lesley for all they do for the Chamber. We wish all the best to Lesley with her new adventure, and we welcome Laura Hatchel and Kathleen Reeves as the newest Chamber employees. Being the Chairman of any organization, you always strive to make the right decisions and do what you believe is best for the organization and community. 2020 presented us many challenges and forced us to make difficult decisions. The safety and protection of the Enid community was always the priority and stood as our guidepost when we had to make the difficult decisions to cancel and/or postpone some time-honored Enid celebrations. It is important to look past the disappointments of 2020 and focus on some community highlights. Here are a few:
- Kaw Lake water pipeline is soon to be under construction. The project will provide a diversified, sustainable water source for Enid.
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Enid 2020 retail sales were up 4.6% and on pace for the Billion by 2025 Plan.
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Koch Fertilizer Enid is doing a $150 million expansion on its plant.
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Wind development investment in Garfield Co. has topped $1.5 billion.
- Enid Public Schools completed the final school improvements from the $93 million school bond and the competition gym and fine arts center opened.
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New Robert M. Greer Campus construction is underway. The facility will ensure that Enid continues to offer quality care for dually diagnosed clients.
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Community wayfinding signage plan is being implemented.
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GLo Enid, the new hotel in Downtown Enid, has opened.
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Candy Cane Cash promoted holiday shopping in Enid and provided $15,000 in cash prizes.
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NW District Jr. Livestock Show attracted over 2,500 visitors, supported youth agriculture education and raised $158,000 for premium sale exhibitors.
If we have learned anything through this shutdown and pandemic, it is that Enid can survive and thrive even in the worst of times. The reassurance of seeing businesses reopen their doors, and new businesses moving into Enid, continue to give hope that Enid has the ability to grow under any circumstances. Thank you again for allowing me to serve as Board Chairman. It has been a great honor.
Respectfully,
Todd Hamilton
Chairman of the Board
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2020-21 Community Development Highlights
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Northwest District Livestock Show
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Thank you for your support of the Enid Chamber this year!
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Chamber Board of Directors Update
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Thank You to our Retiring Directors:
Krista Roberts; 5 years of service including her chairmanship last year
Crystal Harmon; 10 years of service as Treasurer
Taylor Venus; 3 years of service as a Director
Dan Schiedel; 3 years of service and staying on as an ex-officio board member
Welcome New Directors:
Jonathan Bushman, D.O., Reliant Direct Primary Care
Kim Collins, Edward Jones
Chuck Kearney, Autry Technology Center
Leslie Magalios, Enid News & Eagle
Mark McCulley, HANOR/Roberts Ranch
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Enid is fortunate to, once again, host the NJCAA Baseball World Series at David Allen Memorial Ballpark. Games began on Saturday, May 29th and are nightly through June 4th. Come out and support the teams while enjoying some family fun at our beautiful downtown ballpark.
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Welcome to our Newest Members
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Sugar Lips Shaved Ice/ Kristi's Kitchen
2101 N Van Buren
Enid, OK 73703
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(580) 231-0657
Reps: Kristi Bolin
Business Category: Restaurants, Caterer
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Jan-Pro Cleaning & Disinfecting
2504 W. Owen K Garriott, Suite 132
Enid, OK 73703
www.jan-pro.com
(580) 540-3229
Reps: Cederia Turner
Business Category: Cleaning Services, Janitorial Services
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Smith & Co. Auction & Realty, Inc
1102 Oklahoma Ave.
Woodward, OK 73801
www.smithcoauctions.com
(580) 254-3975
Reps: Ira Smith
Business Category: Auctioneers, Real Estate
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Cost of Living Index
The Cost of Living Index measures relative price levels for consumer goods and services in participating areas. The average for all participating places, both metropolitan and non-metropolitan, equals 100, and each participant's index is read as a percentage of the average for all places. The composite index is based on six components - housing, utilities, grocery items, transportation, health care and miscellaneous goods and services.
2021 Quarter 1 Index for Enid: 90.8%
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LOCAL NEWS: Oklahoma governor announces end to extra unemployment money
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma will end a $300-a-week supplemental unemployment benefit next month, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced...
“As Ronald Reagan once said, the best social program is a job,” Stitt said at a trucking company in Oklahoma City, flanked by several employers who said they are having a hard time finding workers to fill jobs. “These Oklahoma companies are open for business and ready to grow.” - Gov. Kevin Stitt
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Hello and Goodbye to our Employees
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This month brings many hellos and goodbyes for the Chamber as we say “goodbye” to Lesley Wadhams who worked here for 4 years. We wish all the best to Lesley and her family as they have relocated to Omaha, Nebraska to be closer to family.
We welcome our new Membership and Special Events Director, Laura Hatchel. Laura comes to us with over a decade of sales and marketing experience and 15 years of volunteering throughout the Enid community.
We also welcome Kathleen Reeves who was a teacher for over 20 years at Chisholm High School. She brings many talents and skills and she is joining the Chamber of Commerce as our Administrative Specialist. Stop by and meet our new team!
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Thank You for Your Membership Renewal!
Your membership investment and community support make a difference for Enid!
Click on any blue member below to go directly to their web page.
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Enid Chamber of Commerce | 580.237.2494 | 580.237.2497 | enidchamber.com
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