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Vote on March 1 The Oklahoma City Council is critical in sustaining the positive momentum in our community. Half of the city council seats will be up for election on March 1. It is vital the business community's voice be heard and that we elect leaders who share our vision for Oklahoma City. Those elected will make decisions on the implementation of MAPS 3 and we need elected officials who will continue the project as voted on by the citizens of Oklahoma City. These next few years are crucial in our cities' history and we must elect representatives who want to keep our momentum going. Take time to educate yourself on the candidates in order to make informed voting decisions. Please visit the candidates' websites and research their views on what direction they want to take Oklahoma City. In city elections, turnout can be low so every vote is critical. The last day to request for an absentee ballot by mail is Wednesday, Feb. 23. Early voting will be held Friday, Feb. 25 and Monday, Feb. 28 at each County Election Board. For more information on voting please visit your counties' Election Board website: Oklahoma County Election Board, Canadian County Election Board and Cleveland County Election Board. | |
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| Greater Grads Career Fair: March 1 |
Oklahoma City is in the midst of outstanding growth and momentum, but to keep the positive accolades coming we must retain our college students. In its sixth year, the Greater Grads Career Fair aims to do just that. College students will talk one-on-one with Oklahoma companies on Tuesday, March 1 from 12 to 4:30 p.m., at the Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens. Last year, nearly 100 Oklahoma employers and 1,000 college students attended. Booths are still available for $400 and there are special discounts for non-profits and government entities. Whether you are looking to fill full-time positions or trying to find qualified interns, the Greater Grads Career Fair is the place to find Oklahoma's most motivated college students. Visit www.GreaterGrads.com for more information and to see our 2010 Greater Grads video. Special thanks to Greater Grads Benefactors: Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Devon Energy Corporation, OGE Energy Corp., and Sandridge Energy, Inc. |
| Learn More about TRDC |
| Curious why more than 100 volunteers help with the Total Resource Development Campaign (TRDC)? TRDC is the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber's annual fundraising campaign and membership drive. It is a fun way to connect with Oklahoma City's decision makers and improve your sales and networking skills. Information sessions will be held Thursday, Feb. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. (lunch provided), and Thursday, March 31 from 4 to 5 p.m., at INTEGRIS Cancer Institute of Oklahoma, 5911 W. Memorial. Space is limited so please register. |
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| Learn About Local Retail |
For every $100 spent in locally owned stores, $68 returns to the community. Local retail also helps promote local entrepreneurs and creates civic pride. Hear from nationally renowned speaker Cinda Baxter, founder of the 3/50 Project, and a panel discussion among Oklahoma City's local retail experts at Shop Talk on Thursday, April 14 from 8 to 10 a.m., at the Skirvin,1 Park Ave. Register. |
| More Accolades for the Metro |
| Oklahoma City is no stranger to national accolades and the positive praise continues to roll in. Since the new year, ABC News named the metro area the "Second Best City to Buy a Home" and Forbes tabbed us a "Top 5 Job Market". The Festival of the Arts was also named a "Top 20 National Arts Festival" by Art Fair SourceBook . Oklahoma City's unemployment numbers continually rank among the top in the country month after month. See a complete list of accolades. |
| Best Places to Work |
| Fortune Magazine recently released its annual Top 100 Companies to Work For and once again Chamber members Chesapeake Energy Corporation, American Fidelity Assurance Company and Devon Energy Corporation were honored. American Fidelity made the list for the eighth-straight year while Chesapeake and Devon made it for the fourth-straight time. Read the full list. |
| DC Visit: June 22-23 |
| The Chamber will sponsor a two-day trip to Washington D.C. on June 22-23. U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe will serve as host while you learn about legislation that could impact your business and gain insight to Oklahoma's Congressional delegation and their staff. Our delegation is in Washington to be our advocates. This visit is our opportunity to make our voices heard. Learn more or register. Special thanks to Signature Event Sponsor AT&T Oklahoma. |
| The POINT! and The ePOINT! Online |
| Did you miss a past issue of The POINT! or The ePOINT! newsletter? Both are available on the Chamber's Web site. Check out The POINT! and The ePOINT! to catch up on Chamber news. |
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