2018 LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS LUNCHEONS TO BEGIN THIS MONTH


As the voice for the business com- munity, the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce represents business inter- ests in public policy and civic arenas by tracking legislative issues and advocating for business interests to government officials on the local, state and federal levels. Te Chamber represents the interests of sound policy to give businesses a competitive edge, allow them to hire more workers, and expand in southern Oklahoma.


To bring these issues home for our members, the Chamber hosts bi-weekly Legislative Luncheons during the legislative sessions. Te presentations rotate between state and


local elected officials.


Te Chamber will hold the first Leg- islative Luncheons of 2018 later this


Chamber Facebook page, website, and e-blasts for the date of the first 2018 luncheon to be announced.


Te Gold sponsor for Legislative Affairs is Gray Television DBA KXII-TV. Te Silver sponsors are University Center of Southern Oklahoma and Valero - Ardmore Refinery.


month. Senator Frank Simpson, Rep- resentatives Pat Ownbey and Tommy Hardin will provide an update on cur- rent activities and answer questions from attendees. Keep an eye on the


officials begin their presentations at noon. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing the Cham- ber at jauten@ardmore.org.


ARDMORE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS


AYP a great start to the year with our 2018 Kickoff Meeting bringing in over 30 young professionals, and February will be full of events! AYP (along with other organizations around Ardmore) will be participating in the Southern Oklahoma Night to Shine sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation on Friday, February 9th. Last year the event was a huge success and we look forward to another successful evening. AYP will be heading up the Food Committee for the evening and we are still in need of volunteers. If you would like to help out that evening, please email us at ardmoreyp@gmail.com.


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AYP will be hosting our first AYP 101 of the year on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 5:30 pm at john. located at 111 A St NE (across from Café Alley). This is a time for new members to learn about the different aspects of AYP and how to get involved.


Our 2018 Leadership Series is kicking off with look at communication on February 23rd from 11:45 am – 1 pm at the Mayfield Event Room at 691 12th Ave. NW. Brawn Lide will walk us through the DISC personality styles and how to communicate with each. You won’t want to miss this interactive lunch! Admission is free for AYP members. If you are not a member, but would like to attend admission is $15.00 and includes lunch.


2018 Kickoff Meeting 2 2018 AYP President - Lyndsi Cain


Legislative Luncheons begin at 11:30 am with box lunches available for $10.00. Te elected


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