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educators to remain in the classroom. Focus will also be place towards expanded funding for the concurrent enrollment for high school students and advanced placement programs. The Chamber supports the funding of career and technology programs which produce graduates with high skill certifications in demand by employers.
Legal & Workers Comp Reform The Chamber supports the bipartisan efforts to further criminal justice reform to improve workforce, protect public safety and decrease costs to the state. The Chamber will continue to support and improve the comprehensive worker’s compensation reform of 2013, which have resulted in significant cost savings for businesses and improved outcomes for injured workers.
Water Resources Ensure that Oklahoma water laws, policies and regulations meet the needs of southern Oklahoma’s citizens and assure adequate water supplies for future growth.
Infrastructure & Transportation Support the improvement and maintenance of the state’s transportation infrastructure and protect the dedicated funding for improvements. The Chamber supports all modes of transportation including transit and passenger rail service to meet the need of the public. Pres- ervation of the Oklahoma Five-Year CIRB plan is essential for counties to address infrastructure needs.
health care accessible to rural Oklahoma is also a priority. The Chamber supports the retention and growth of employer health care and encourages efforts to provide stability in the health insurance market. Focus will be placed on improvement and expansion of the Insure Oklahoma program to provide premium assistance, making health care coverage more affordable to small businesses.
Health Care Supporting efforts to keep
The complete list of the 2019 Ardmore Chamber of Commerce Legislative Priorities can be found on our website at
www.ardmore.org.
ARDMORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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 ARDMORE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 11 am - 7 pm
Ardmore Convention Center 2401 N Rockford Road, Ardmore
As local companies continue to grow and expand, they need top-notch employees. Don’t miss this opportunity to find your newest employees! For inquiries or registration, call (580) 223-7765 or email
aanderson@ardmore.org.
Mita Bates President
Tyler Young Vice President
Andrea Anderson
Director of Marketing and Industry Relations
Chase Tindle Airpark Manager
Dan Luttrell Industrial Park Manager 3
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