From the Desk of the President & CEO | | |
As August begins, it almost feels like the start of a new year. With summer winding down and schools welcoming students back, there is a renewed sense of excitement and opportunity across our community. The same is true at the Enid Chamber as we continue exploring new ways to connect with our members, strengthen our business climate, and support a high quality of life in the greater Enid area.
This month brings plenty to celebrate, from new businesses opening their doors and ribbon cuttings across the community to welcoming new educators and looking ahead to exciting infrastructure and community initiatives. We invite you to join us throughout the month as we continue building relationships, supporting local businesses, and creating opportunities that benefit Enid. Thank you for allowing us to be your partner as we work together toward an even stronger future.
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Be Part of the Cherokee Strip Celebration September 18-19
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Be part of Enid's biggest annual tradition! The Cherokee Strip Celebration commemorates the historic Land Run of September 16, 1893, while honoring the generations who have shaped our community and recognizing the progress Enid has made since that pivotal moment in history.
Now is the time to get involved! Register as a sponsor, enter the parade, or reserve your spot as a festival vendor to showcase your business or organization while supporting one of Enid's most anticipated events of the year.
The celebration begins Friday with Lunch on the Lawn from 11am-1pm, featuring delicious Indian tacos and a drink for just $12 on the courthouse lawn. On Saturday, Explore festival vendors, food booths, entertainment and activities for all ages during the Cherokee Strip Festival on the courthouse lawn from 9am-1pm. Take in the excitement of the Cherokee Strip Parade at 10:30 am around the downtown square.
Join us as we celebrate our shared history, reflect on how our community has grown, and look forward to an even brighter future. Sign up today and help make this beloved Enid tradition a memorable experience for thousands of visitors while putting your business in the spotlight.
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GET INVOLVED WITH
THE COMMUNITY!!
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Contact Information:
(580) 237-2494
lori@enidchamber.com
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Baptist Village of Enid
5801 North Oakwood
Enid OK 73703
(580) 249-2600
baptistvillage.org
Chad West, Business Office Manager
Cortney Porter, Community Outreach
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Chisholm Public Schools
305 Utah Avenue
Enid OK 73701
(580) 237-5512
chisholm.k12.ok.us
Dr. Mylo Miller, Superintendent
Brett Barnes, High School Principal
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Grand Mental Health
6111 East Skelly
Tulsa OK 74135
(918) 734-4299
ljohnson@grandmh.com
grandmh.com
Lee Johnson, Director of Community Experience
Kendrick Cooks, Community Experience Coordinator
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Link Media Outdoor
523 Virginia Avenue
Bartlesville OK 74003
(405) 255-2378
kclemons@linkmediaoutdoor.com
linkmediaoutdoor.com
Keri Clemons, General Manager
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The Chisholm Foundation
300 Colorado Avenue
Enid OK 73701
chisholmfoundation@gmail.com
chisholmfoundation.com
Dusti Gragg, President
Kara Vogt, Vice President
Christopher Occhiuzzo, Board Member
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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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4RKids
A Path of Care - Hospice
Advance Soccer Complex
Allergy Partners
American Refrigeration and Heating
Brown-Cummings Funeral Home
Dan Randall
Edward Jones-Kyle Tefft
Edward Jones-Michael P. Wright
Enid Eye Clinic
Enid Public Schools
Envirotech Engineering & Consulting
Friesen Design, Inc.
HANOR/Roberts Ranch
Interstate Batteries
Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation
Oakwood Bowl
Scheffe Prescription Shops
Sherwin-Williams Company
Valliant House
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| 2025 | 2026 | Change |
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| May | $ 85,004,595 | $78,277,167 | -7.91% |
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| Calendar YTD
| $388,054,896 | $380,040,350 | -2.07% |
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July 15, 2026, 100th Anniversary of Brown-Cummings, A Life Celebration Home, 400 West Maple
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July 15, 2026, We helped Brookdale Senior Living, 4613 West Willow welcome new
Health & Wellness Manager, Kimberly Clingenpeel to the team.
| | Investing Beyond Membership: Community Development Partners | | |
Every day, the Greater Enid Chamber is creating opportunities for businesses to grow, leaders to connect, and our community to move forward. While Chamber membership makes that work possible, our Community Development Partners choose to invest beyond membership to expand our impact.
Their support strengthens business advocacy, community partnerships, military support, and signature Chamber programs while helping us continue initiatives that enhance Enid's economic climate and quality of life. In return, Community Development Partners receive year-round recognition through Chamber events, publications, digital marketing, and sponsorship opportunities.
Every Community Development Partner sends a clear message: our business believes in Enid and is willing to invest in its continued success. If you're interested in learning how your business can increase its impact and visibility through the CDP program, we'd love to visit with you. Call us today at (580) 237-2494.
| | Make A Plan to Vote August 25 | | Runoff elections traditionally see lower voter turnout than primary and general elections, making every vote especially important. Whether you're voting on local issues or statewide questions, your participation helps shape the future of our community and state. | | | On the August 25 ballot:
• Statewide Runoffs for: Republic candidates for
Governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction,
Commissioner of Labor, & Insurance Commissioner;
Democratic candidates for US Senate
• Republican Runoff for State Representative, District 38
• City of Enid Hotel Tax Proposition
• State Questions 844 and 846 | Important Dates
• Absentee Ballot Request Deadline:
Monday, August 10 (5pm)
• Early Voting: August 20–22
• Election Day: Tuesday, August 25 (7am - 7pm) | | | Voice of Business: Turning Feedback Into Action | | |
The Enid Chamber's Voice of Business initiative is now underway, and we invite every business in the greater Enid area to participate. Through a community-wide business survey, targeted industry roundtables, and one-on-one conversations, we're working to better understand the opportunities, challenges, and priorities facing our business community.
The Business Survey is open to all businesses, regardless of Chamber membership, because a stronger business climate benefits our entire community. Beginning this month, Chamber members will also have the opportunity to participate in industry-specific listening sessions, creating meaningful dialogue around the issues affecting their industries.
This initiative goes beyond gathering feedback - your input will help guide the Chamber’s programs, advocacy efforts, and strategic priorities while strengthening how we support businesses at the local, state, and federal levels, and will be compiled into a Voice of Business Report, to be released in January 2027. Whether through the survey, a roundtable, or a business visit, your voice will help shape the decisions we make and the work we do for the greater Enid business community.
| | Welcome to Enid and Welcome to Vance Air Force Base | | |
Summer is an exciting season at Vance as new squadron commanders, officer and enlisted leaders, recent Air Force Academy graduates, and Airmen arrive to continue the important pilot training mission. On behalf of the Greater Enid Chamber, we are grateful for your service and the role you play in strengthening our community.
We hope you'll quickly discover what makes Enid special - from our welcoming people and strong partnerships to the businesses and organizations that proudly support Vance. We look forward to meeting you and wish you all the best as you begin this next chapter. Welcome to Enid!
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Sample Ballots for August
25 Election Available Now
| Sample ballots are available for the Aug. 25, 2026, election. Voters can view or download sample ballots using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Garfield County Election Board. | | | |
Kaw Lake Water Treatment Facility Ribbon Cutting | |
The City of Enid is preparing to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for the
new Kaw Lake Water Treatment Facility. Friday, August 21, 9am, 6323 West Chestnut Avenue.
Planning to attend? Please RSVP: www.enid.org/ribboncutting
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Vance Celebrates Opening
of Runway
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Vance Air Force Base leadership and community partners held a ribbon-
cutting ceremony June 26 to celebrate the reopening of the center runway at the base.
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Oklahoma Selected as Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus Finalist | |
Oklahoma is one of five states to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy as a finalist for a proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. | | | |
NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream | Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt this evening joined governors from across the country recognize the progress made through his work as National Governors Association (NGA) chair to advance... | | | |
Vance set to receive first Red Hawks in 2032 | |
Vance Air Force Base will receive up to 99 T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer aircraft beginning in 2032 to replace its T-38C Talons, according to the Department of the Air Force.
The Air Force is replacing the aging Talons, which were developed in the...
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