CHAMBER AMBASSADORS Marty Auten


Dawn Shebester Tem Barrett Sheila Bell


Althea Brownlee DeeAnn Chatham Stephanie Choate Brian Davis


Brian Douglas Teresa Dragg


tobi d. Ervin


Dusty Box Memories BancFirst


Barrett Mortgage Inc.


First National Bank & Trust Company of Ardmore


Gospel Station Network Mercy Hospital Ardmore Ardmore Emporium Freshine Pro’s


Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home


Joe McAdams State Farm Insurance Agency


United Way of South Central Oklahoma


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website for nomination forms. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to consider and nominate those qualified candidates who have made a significant contribution of their time, talent and energy through outstanding leadership during the past year,” encourages Mita Bates, President of the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce.


All nominations must be received no later than February 4, 2019. Nomination forms can be downloaded from www.chamber. ardmore.org or printed copies can be found at the Chamber of Commerce office at 410 West Main.


Tickets for the event are $60 a seat or a table sponsorship that seats eight people for $800.


RSVPs must be received no later than Friday, February 15. To make reservations, contact the Chamber at 580-223-7765 or sjohnson@ardmore.org.


Gold sponsors for this event are The Chickasaw Nation, Mercy Hospital Ardmore, and Michelin North America. Silver Sponsors are Gray Television DBA KXII, Noble Research Institute, TC Craighead & Co., and Valero - Ardmore Refinery.


6 Ken Gould


Bob Humphrey Susan Longton Paula Henley Bill Parker


B. Vance Porter Cindy Robertson Lauri Sayre


Erica Watkins Dianne West


Jody Westervelt Teresa Woehst


Plan of Work, cont. from page 5...


• Continue to refine the operational activities in all organizations (IT, HR, etc.…) • Continued emphasis of digital media


• Coordinate Leadership Greater Ardmore and Youth Leadership Programs.


• Evaluate management of additional programs that incorporate the mission and increase revenue.


• Increase Chamber membership by 5%.


• Evaluation of the operations of the Chamber (ACCE Operational Study and Best Practices).


MEMBERSHIP SERVICES GOAL: The Chamber will deliver programs and provide activities that will increase Chamber membership and add measurable value to Chamber membership investments.


Activities • Continued enhancement of communications programs for maximum reach and effectiveness.


• Completion of the Chamber website


• Completion of redesign of the Chamber/Tourism/Foundation websites, including mobile access.


• Continued efforts to provide affordable health insurance options for chamber members.


• Evaluate all member benefits to determine which provide the greatest return for members.


local efforts.


Oklahoma Works R & L Enterprises, LLC


McCoys Building Supply Center Murray State College


New York Life Insurance Co. Staples


G3 Land & Home


Cable One Advertising Hunter Heat and Air Oasis Staffing


KKAJ/KTRX/GTO/KVSO


Citizens Bank & Trust Company- Dickson Branch


• Coordinate seminars, Southern Oklahoma Leaders Luncheon, and other activities that help improve small business performance.


• Conduct and continually improve events, like Business After Hours and Business Before Hours, to maximize benefits for Chamber members.


• Develop and promote non- dues revenue and other activities that enhance membership investment.


• Execute a comprehensive retention program that improves existing efforts.


• Increased utilization of member testimonies.


• Coordinate programs and activities that increase shop


• Support activities that promote health initiatives and provide members with options for activities that encourage health and wellness.


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