2019 PLAN OF WORK Every year, the Chamber of Commerce Board adopts a set of action plans and goals, called the Program of Work. The Program of Work serves as the blueprint for Chamber activities through the year. The 2019 Program of Work follows:
Mission: The mission of the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce is to advance the economic vitality and quality of life for South Central Oklahoma.
EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GOAL: The Chamber will champion the cause of education to develop the most efficient and productive method for delivery of quality education and workforce development services cradle to career.
Activities: • Coordination, development and growth through the Chamber to address critical issues in K-12 education and enhance workforce development initiatives, both for existing workforce and career readiness activities. • Explore innovative models that will provide options for improved delivery of education services (ex: higher level classes; sharing of resources)
• Coordinate with local employers to determine those educational requirements and skills currently needed in the workplace and work with local educational institutions to ensure that the curriculum is aligned with current needs
• Leverage existing assets to maximize results
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• Partner with ADA in development and implementation of the Regional Labor Study recommendations. • Assist with implementation of programs that address “soft skills”
Forum for all chamber members
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• Support the statewide efforts to improve accountability standards, making students competitive in a 21st century economy. • Work with elected officials to determine the actual teacher compensation and ranking for Oklahoma teachers.
QUALITY OF LIFE GOAL: The Chamber will be the catalyst for coordinating and initiating activities to improve the community and the quality of life in the Ardmore area to allow for the recruitment and retention of talent/ workforce.
• Partner with willing schools to implement joint programs to ensure better student outcomes
Activities : • Implementation of the Bridges Out of Poverty Program to improve outcomes for the most vulnerable in our community.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/
• Continued support of the University Center of Southern Oklahoma campus, including the promotion of opportunities in health-related fields and expanded programming to meet current workforce needs.
Mita Bates President
Tyler Young Vice President
Annilisa Peevy Director of Operations
Janee Auten Coordinator of
Membership Development Sarah Johnson
Communication Coordinator
ARDMORE CONVENTION CENTER/ TOURISM
Mita Bates President
Tyler Young Vice President
Barbara Selby Manager
Taylor Gregory Director of Marketing
Cameron Jackson Maintenance Personnel
Shay Fuller-Stevenson Maintenance Personnel
Derek Rolin
Maintenance Personnel Marie Parks
Administrative Assistant
• Promote the Oklahoma Promise Program and other local opportunities for student assistance, allowing more individuals the opportunity to achieve higher education goals • Introduce Annual Education
• Partner with other community organizations for the development and implementation of a comprehensive re-development plan for Downtown Ardmore creating an arts, entertainment and retail district. This includes the continued development of parks and public spaces throughout the City. • Foster activities that promote cooperative efforts for local merchants and restaurants
• Support of CREATE Ardmore & continuation of Art in Public
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Mita Bates President
Tyler Young Vice President
Andrea Anderson
Director of Marketing and Industry Relations
Chase Tindle Airpark Manager
Denver Donaho Industrial Parks Manager 3
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