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ECONOMIC & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
JIM BOZE, AVB - DIVISION CHAIR
Business Arrow Business Institute Committee  Kelly Riggs, VMAX (Committee Chair)
Deb Marshall - Staff
Oversight of several existing business development initiatives, including: Broken Arrow Business Institute (seminars & workshops), Business Assistance Team and Business Consultation Services, Business Resource Digest, Business Visitation Program and other services to assist existing businesses.
Downtown Revitalization Committee Ernest Redwine- Magnum Construction (Committee Chair)
Tammy Fate- Staff
The study and execution of policies and programs to redefine the role and economics of the downtown community. Develop concepts and means of redeveloping the area within and adjacent to the area bounded by Elm and Lynn Lane, Washington Street and the Broken Arrow Expressway.
Manufacturers Council Bryan Sanderlin (Committee Chair)
Deb Marshall- Staff
Provide meetings, programs, networking opportunities to encourage cooperation and collaboration within the manufacturing community, between manufacturing executives and their employees and provide a conduit of information and services available through the community.
NOTE: The Manufacturer's Council is open exclusively to manufacturing companies in the Broken Arrow area.
Retail Development
Mike Lester- Lester Properties (Committee Chair)
Wes Smithwick- Staff
Study the impact of Broken Arrow's poor retail sales tax collections, determine possible corrective strategies and advocate those strategies.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Jake Nabholz, Nabholz Construction
Community Beautification Deidre Ellis- Retired (Committee Chair)
Kathy Reynolds- Staff
Enhance the esthetics and image of the community by implement programs that encourage the beautification of Broken Arrow.
Leadership Development Phil Scott, L & M Office Furniture (Committee Chair)
Wes Smithwick- Staff
Conduct programs to improve awareness of community organizations, the roles and functions of those organizations, the skills of leadership and the participation of individuals in those efforts.
Rooster Days Festival Scott Eudey- Ross, Eudey, PLLP (Committee Chair)
Kathy Reynolds- Staff
Plan, organize and promote the activities and events of the annual festival.
Strategic Planning LaTonya Cundiff- SpiritBank (Committee Chair)
Wes Smithwick- Staff
Plan and implement "study groups" and "review best practices" leading to the adoption of goals and strategies for the quality development of our community.
Community Preparedness David M. Hall - State Farm Insurance (Committee Chair)
Kathy Reynolds - Staff
Establish, implement and promote business participation in emergency preparedness and disaster recovery programs and efforts.
Community Fitness, Wellness & Healthcare Diane Van Antwerp (Committee Chair)
Kathy Reynolds- Staff
Involve the medical and business community in a cooperative and collaborative partnership to develop strategies and deliver programs that will promote fitness, wellness and better health in an effort to minimize costs and improved availability.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIVISION
Phil Bryce, Bryce Realty
Public Schools & Education Joe Cook, Hope Church of Broken Arrow (Committee Chair)
Deb Marshall- Staff
Study issues impacting public schools and endeavor to support education excellence by forming working alliances between business, education and others interested in local public and workforce education.
Legislative & Public Affairs Deb Marshall, Wes Smithwick- Staff
Determine and advocate appropriate positions on local, state and federal issues impacting upon local businesses as well as our local city and county governments.
Transportation, Infrastructure & Communications Barrick Rosenbaum, Hall & Rosenbaum (Committee Chair)
Wes Smithwick - Staff
Assess local infrastructure needs, develop strategies to correct deficiencies and seek political support and funding to meet the current and future needs of the market area.
NSU & Higher Education Committee Bob Parker, GBR Properties, Inc. (Committee Chair)
Wes Smithwick- Staff
Build close working relationships with NSU officials; develop Town & Gown relationships to advance the expansion and excellence of Northeastern and higher education in general, especially the regional universities. The University should be the center piece of Broken Arrow's continuing education, economic development and cultural enrichment.
NSU Scholarship Golf Tournament Mike Beggs & Ken Allison- Windstream Communications (Committee Chair)
Kathy Reynolds- Staff
Partner with the NSU Alumni Association in the organization and operation of a fundraising golf tournament to provide scholarships and internships for students attending the Broken Arrow Campus.
ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS DIVISION
Roger Flippo, Flippo Insurance
Ambassador Club Linda Larson, MaryKay Cosmetic (Committee Chair)
Kathy Reynolds- Staff
Provide appreciation services to new and existing businesses celebrating grand openings, new facilities, anniversaries and other special occasions.
Annual Awards Banquet & Auction Steve Moeller, Floral Haven Funeral Home (Committee Chair)
Kathy Reynolds- Staff
Plan and promote a gala event recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of outstanding volunteers and their contributions to the Chamber and the community.
Chairman's Club Dawn Seing, McGraw Realtors (Committee Chair)
Brenda Senter- Staff
Engage new chamber members, welcome their membership and participation in chamber events and programs, assist them in broadening their understanding of chamber interests and mentor them into a participatory relationship with other members.
Expo '09 Terri Hiatt - The Pampered Chef (Committee Chair)
Kathy Reynolds-Staff
Promote local businesses to potential customers by staging business and home products and services to the exhibition visitors.
President's Club Roger Flippo, Flippo Insurance and Employee Benefits (Committee Chair)
Brenda Senter, Kathy Reynolds - Staff
Support the financial capability and member resources to adequately fund the full range of facilities, operations, programs and staff necessary to support the Chamber's involvement in building a community of excellence in economic vitality and community development.
Total Resource Campaign Russell Parker, Tulsa Technology Center (Committee Chair)
Kathy Reynolds- Staff
Market a full range of memberships, sponsorships, advertising and other promotional opportunities to chamber and community boosters that will advance individual businesses and organizations while funding important chamber programs
Leads Groups/Conference Kevin Jacobs, Step by Step Tax & Financial Planning (Committee Chair)
Brenda Senter - Staff
Facilitate groups of select, non-competing members to assist one another in mutual marketing efforts by sharing lead referrals, recommendations. Marketing tips and prospect information, etc.
Cycle Fandango Outdoor Adventure Eric Yost, NSU-BA
Tammy Fate- Staff
A tour of the Arkansas River Valley region of NW Oklahoma from Broken Arrow along the river valley and into the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and Greenleaf State Park.
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