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July 2022 Newsletter

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Todd Earl, 2022-2023 Chamber Chairman

Chairman Highlights Key Sectors and Objectives

I am honored to serve as Chairman of the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce again. It’s been 20 years since the last time I accepted this role and, while much has changed in those years, what makes Enid a great place to work, raise a family and grow a business is the same. It’s the people.

Congratulations 2022 Chamber Award Recipients

Citizens of the Year

Dr. Barry and Roxanne Pollard

Lifetime Achievement

John Groendyke

Business of the Year

No Man's Land Foods

Civic Improvement

The Kyle Williams Family for "The One"

Volunteer of the Year

Whitney Hall

Special Recognition

Enid AM Ambucs

Ambassador of the Year

Keri Haines

Chamber Recognizes Individuals' Contributions to Community

Several community members were recognized for the impact they have made locally during the annual Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce meeting and banquet Tuesday night.

Seven awards were presented: Ambassador of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Business of the Year, Civic Improvement Award, Special Recognition Award, Lifetime Achievement Award and Citizen of the Year.

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Oklahoma Adopts New System for

Medicaid Management

After years of battle in the courts and at the state Capitol over how best to manage the state’s $7 billion Medicaid program, Oklahoma lawmakers and Gov. Kevin Stitt are agreed on a new structure scheduled to go into effect on July 1.

Budget Break Down by Roger Thompson, Senate Appropriations Chair

At the heart of it, the state’s budget is about the people and the services they depend on, from public safety to mental health, education, and other vital programs and services. For the past year, I’ve been working with my Senate Appropriations subcommittee chairs, along with our counterparts in the House, to write a budget that is driven by the philosophy that the budget is not just a spreadsheet about money – it’s about people and how these investments impact lives and shape our state’s future.