From the Desk of the President & CEO | | |
May was a full month for our community. Between end-of-school celebrations, tornado recovery efforts, and the many activities that come with closing out the school year, it has certainly been a busy season. The Chamber was honored to recognize area seniors who achieved a cumulative 4.0 GPA throughout high school and to help celebrate retiring educators who have invested so much into future generations by presenting them with retirement bells.
We are also looking forward to our Annual Banquet on June 9, where we will reflect on the past year and recognize recipients of our annual awards. One of the greatest strengths of the Chamber is the opportunity to bring people together—not only to celebrate accomplishments, but also to look ahead at what is possible for our community.
This month also brings important opportunities for civic engagement, including runoff elections and a statewide ballot question. Local participation matters, and we encourage our members and community to make their voices heard at the ballot box on June 16. Thoughtful participation and informed decision-making help strengthen both our community and the future of Oklahoma.
As we move into the summer months, I remain grateful for the opportunity to continue settling into this role and serving alongside such a dedicated business community. Earlier this year, we selected Steward as the Chamber’s word of the year - a reminder to thoughtfully care for the relationships, resources, and opportunities entrusted to us. We look forward to continuing that work in ways that strengthen both our business climate and quality of life in the greater Enid area.
| | Rebuild and Recover: Tornado Relief Update | | |
Assistant City Manager, Scott Morris speaking
During the Rebuild & Recover Dinner
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The Greater Enid Chamber continues to work alongside the City of Enid and our nonprofit partners to support ongoing tornado recovery efforts as community needs evolve. On May 14, the Chamber hosted a Rebuild & Recover dinner for affected residents, bringing together resources, information, and support for those navigating the next steps of recovery.
While the questions asked and resources shared were valuable, the time spent together may have been the most meaningful part of the evening. Stories were shared, connections were made, and neighbors were reminded that they are not facing recovery alone. The Chamber remains committed to supporting both the immediate and long-term recovery of our Enid residents and community.
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Firestone Complete Auto Care
117 South Washington
Enid, Oklahoma 73701
(580) 234-0274
www.firestonecompleteautocare.com
Kimberly Perez, Service Manager
Ben Williams, Store Manager
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Janzen GMC
2602 North Van Buren
Enid, Oklahoma 73703
(580) 366-1905
www.janzengmc.com
Randy Hamm, Owner
Juergen Janzen, Owner
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Lindmark Billboards, LLC
2700 Technology Place
Norman, OK 73701
(405) 928-5800
www.lindmarkcompanies.com
james@lindmarkcompanies.com
James Spence, Regional President-West
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Stuart Nissan
301 North Independence
Enid, Oklahoma 73701
(580) 237-5616
www.stuartnissanofenid.com
Garrett Hamm, General Manager
Randy Hamm, Owner
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Uptime Infusion
1909 West Owen K. Garriott
Enid, Oklahoma 73703
(580) 952-3322
latasha@uptimeinfusion.net
LaTasha Campbell, RN, BSN
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Thank You for Your Membership Renewal!
Your membership investment and community support make a difference for Enid !
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Allergy Partners
Ameriprise Financial-Troy Enmeier & Robert Linn
Cirrus Production Company
Communication Federal Credit Union
Edward Jones-Teague Bickford
Enid AM TOO AMBUCS
Enid Super Lube
Enid Tile & Marble, Inc.
Family Pharmacy
Flaming Automotive Supply Company
Insurance Services Northwest
Landers Window & Exterior Cleaning
Oil Country Pipe & Supply
Olson Animal Hospital, Inc.
Our Blood Institute
Tommy's Express Car Wash
Williams Media Group/KGWA & KOFM
Xpress Wellness Urgent Care
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| 2025 | 2026 | Change |
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| March | $81,148,768 | $79,736,271 | -1.74 % |
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| Calendar YTD
| $225,555,327 | $225,733,998 | 0.08 % |
| | | 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. | | Q1 2026 Index for Enid: 86.3% | | |
The Enid Chamber Ambassadors hosted a Ribbon Cutting May 7, 2026 to celebrate
the new headquarters for Garfield County GOP located at 610 South Cleveland, Suite 110K
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The Enid Chamber Ambassadors hosted a Ribbon Cutting May 19, 2026
to celebrate new member Powder Coating Services, 621 North 2nd Street
| | State Question 832 Statement | |
After thoughtful discussion, the Greater Enid Chamber Board of Directors has voted to support a “No” vote on State Question 832. The Chamber’s position is not opposition to improving wages or economic opportunity for Oklahoma workers. We recognize many families are facing rising costs and understand concerns that the current minimum wage no longer reflects today’s economic realities. The Chamber’s concerns with SQ832 center on two primary issues: the permanent automatic indexing structure created after 2029 and the elimination of several longstanding exemptions within Oklahoma’s minimum wage law. We believe that the structure of SQ832 as it is currently written could create significant challenges for small businesses, rural employers, and local economic sustainability in communities like Enid.
We encourage our members and community to review the issue carefully and explore the non-partisan resources available landing page. We also encourage everyone to stay informed and participate in the election process on June 16.
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