The State Chamber of Oklahoma's President and CEO, Fred Morgan, wrote an article on Chambers of Commerce being the guardians of free enterprise in our communities. The article was published July 26th in the Journal Record. Click below to read the full article.

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“Make Your Move” in Ponca City
Annual Chamber Executive Conference to offer strategies for Chamber of Commerce success

Oklahoma City—Every chamber of every size constantly works to promote their city and their member businesses to keep both engaged and profitable. In these changing economic times, it is critical to be strategic. The agenda for the upcoming Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives (OCCE) Spring Conference in Ponca City June 9-11 will highlight strategies every chamber needs to assist members with success and profitability.

Themed “Strategic Components for Chamber Success- Make Your Move”- the conference will feature expert speakers from not only Oklahoma but from bordering states of Arkansas and Texas as they share successful components of their programs and tactics utilized for membership growth and sustainability and tools for small businesses with Oklahoma chamber professionals. 

In addition to the educational components of the conference, the Ponca City Chamber and Tourism Division have planned exciting activities to educate attendees about Ponca including “The Great Ponca Adventure”, Ponca’s own version of The Amazing Race.  There will also be a behind the scenes tour of historic Marland Mansion at the conclusion of the conference, which will take place inside the Mansion.

Registration for the conference is in full swing.  If you are a local chamber professional in Oklahoma, then OCCE extends an invitation to join us in Ponca for learning, networking and new discoveries.  Every size chamber can benefit from the insight and discussion offered.  Make your move…register today.  Register online at www.occe.com by June 4th.

The Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives (OCCE) is a statewide organization for chamber professionals dedicated to the professional development of its members.  OCCE is organized to encourage the highest professional standards for the men and women in Chamber of Commerce Management and to advance close unity among its members.

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http://www.occe.com/files/MakeYourMovePressReleaseMay24.pdf

CHICAGO and OKLAHOMA CITY – Visitors to historic downtown Guthrie, Oklahoma, will step back into the Victorian era during the annual Territorial Christmas Celebration from November 23 through December 23 and the Amtrak Heartland Flyer train will provide round-trip service to Guthrie during one of the weekends.
The special event train is added to this year’s celebration through a partnership between Amtrak and the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce, together with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and BNSF Railway.
On the evenings of December 10, 11 and 12, the northbound Heartland Flyer (Train 822) will depart Fort Worth, Texas, on its normal schedule and continue north to Guthrie after stopping in Oklahoma City.  On the mornings of December 11, 12 and 13, the southbound Heartland Flyer will originate in Guthrie and stop in Oklahoma City, before operating normally through central Oklahoma and into Texas.
The additional fare for the Oklahoma City to Guthrie portion is $7 each way, making the fare as low as $27 each way between Fort Worth and Guthrie, $20 each way from Ardmore, Okla., to Guthrie and $9 each way from Norman, Okla., to Guthrie (schedule attached). Visit Amtrak.com for additional information or to book your trip.

To view the full press release please click here.

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