| Feb 1 - Mar 29 Associate Professional in Human Resources Certification Exam Prep at Francis Tuttle |
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| Date: |
February 1, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Corporate Training Building
Rockwell Campus, #D1870B |
| Contact: |
Karen Pierce |
| EMail: |
karen.pierce@francistuttle.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
February 1 - March 29, 2017
(No Class on March 22)
6 - 9 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Tuition $525 | eBook $142, Printed Book $200 or Combo Pack $258 |
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| Feb 19 - Mar 30 Total Resource Campaign Kicks Off |
The Total Resource Campaign has officially started! Volunteers from within the Chamber, otherwise known as Emissaries, will be contacting all the members of the South Oklahoma City Chamber during the fundraising campaign. Emissaries will also recruit new and regain former Chamber members.
All efforts in raising funds during this campaign will assure the future of the South OKC Chamber and the south Oklahoma City community. If you are interested in sponsoring one of our many events, please reach out to Liz Cromwell at (405) 634-1436 or LizCromwell@southokc.com.
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| Mar 1 Seriously Fun Networking |
This is one of the Chamber's monthly networking groups! We always mix a bit of fun in with our work! The Seriously Fun group meets twice a month in the late afternoon on the first and third Thursdays.
Each session features a member spotlight. Jeanette Hackney from Newcastle Casino will share highlights about their upcoming activities. Everyone participates in the round of self-introductions!
The guidelines explain that there are limitations based on industry category. Any chamber member may attend twice. So, please join us to learn more. All of our special events are open to any Chamber member. Non-Chamber members are welcome to attend once, prior to joining the South OKC Chamber. |
| Date: |
March 1, 2018 |
| Time: |
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Location: |
Johnny Carino's
Separate Room Near Hostess Stand
7900 South Walker Avenue |
| Contact: |
for more information: Co-Chair: Linda Richardson with HMIpromos at eMail: LRichardsonOKC@aol.com OR phone: 405-473-8008
or Co-Chair: Karen Proctor with The Village on the Park at eMail: kproctor@rcmseniorliving.com OR phone 405-692-8700 |
| EMail: |
lrichardsonokc@aol.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 1, 2018:
3:15 to 3:30 p.m.: Informal Networking
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Formal Networking |
| Fees/Admission: |
There is no cost to participate in this networking session other than the food and beverages you choose to order. |
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| Mar 1 Fundraiser for Chairman Chris Kannady by the P.B. Odom Family |
| Please join the P.B. Odom Family for a fundraising reception to Step Up for Chairman Chris Kannady since he has stepped up for our state and faces a primary challenge. Casual attire and hors d' oeuvres. |
| Date: |
March 1, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Chatenay Neighborhood Clubhouse
Southwest 104 Street and Pennsylvania Avenue (one block east) |
| Contact: |
Please RSVP to deborah@marathonok.com or (405) 702-1795 |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 1, 2018
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Contributions to Friends of Chris Kannady will be accepted at the event. |
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| Mar 5 - Mar 28 City of Oklahoma City Opens Applications for Oklahoma City Youth Council |
| High school students interested in hands-on learning about public service may apply for the Oklahoma City Youth Council by March 28. The Youth Council has 18 members each year, with two members from each of the City's eight Wards and two at-large members. Youth Council members will spend the 2018-19 school year learning about the challenges of municipal government, addressing issues affecting OKC's youth, and more. Applicants for the Youth Council should have a GPA of at least 3.0, a letter of recommendation, and a demonstrated interest in government and community service. Visit lokc.org to apply. |
| Date: |
March 5, 2018 |
| Website: |
http://lokc.org |
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| Mar 6 New Members Briefing |
Welcome to the South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. You are invited to attend a complimentary New Members Luncheon to learn about your benefits and opportunities at the South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce.
You will have time to introduce yourself and the company. Please feel free to bring promotional material with you to distribute prior to the luncheon.
First-time attendees enjoy a complimentary lunch. Ambassadors and anyone who has already attended once will be invoiced $10. You must RSVP online using your password or by calling the Chamber at 634-1436.
Presenting Sponsor: Davis Law
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| Date: |
March 6, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
OG&E Electric Services Reception Hall
701 Southwest 74 Street, 73139
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| Contact: |
(405) 634-1436 |
| EMail: |
jamiecrowe@southokc.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 6, 2018
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Please RSVP.
Session is free for first-time attendees. Session is $10 for those not attending for the first time. A $10 no-show fee applies to ANY cancellations or no-shows after March 2. Due to space limitations, New Members Briefing is limited to the first 50 registrants. |
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| Mar 8 Instant Connections at Autumn Leaves of Southwest OKC |
This one-hour networking event will allow attendees to share information about their respective businesses. Attendees are allowed 90 seconds at each table to share information and then move to a new audience and repeat the process. Session is free; but a $10 no-show fee applies to any cancelations after March 6, 2018. Instant Connections is limited to the first 36 responders and is a members-only event.
Presenting Sponsor: Christian Brothers Automotive
Host Sponsor: Autumn Leaves of Southwest Oklahoma City
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| Date: |
March 8, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
Autumn Leaves of Southwest Oklahoma City
2232 Southwest 104 Street, 73159 |
| Contact: |
Liz Cromwell at (405) 634-1436 or LizCromwell@southokc.com |
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| Mar 8 Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of New Location for Bently Hedges Travel |
You have been invited to a Grand opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration. Please join us and the Travels Leaders / Bentley Hedges Travel as they open up a new office here is South Oklahoma City. Travel agency founded in 1970 by Bentley Hedges. Stop by and check out their new location!
Ribbon Cutting Sponsor: Energy FC
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| Date: |
March 8, 2018 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Travel Leaders / Bentley Hedges Travel
10021 South Pennsylvania Avenue, 73159
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| Contact: |
Jamie Crowe |
| EMail: |
info@southokc.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 8, 2018
4 p.m.
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| Fees/Admission: |
Light hors d’ oeuvres, coffee, tea, and wine will be served. Bring your business cards for some great networking. Every one who attends will get a $50.00 Bentley Buck good towards a seven-night cruise or tour. |
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| Mar 11 Open House & Ribbon Cutting - St. Andrew's Community United Methodist Church |
St Andrew's Community United Methodist Church is celebrating 25 years! They invite you to stop by for fellowship and to check out the remodeled space.
Ribbon Cutting Sponsor: Energy FC
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| Date: |
March 11, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
St. Andrew's Community Methodist Church
2727 Southwest 119 Street, 73170
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| Contact: |
Deidra Olsen |
| EMail: |
dolsen@saokc.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 11, 2018
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Open House
12:00 p.m.: Ribbon Cutting
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| Fees/Admission: |
Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served. Weather permitting, we will have inflatables and games for all ages.
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| Mar 12 - Apr 2 Leadership Oklahoma City Signature Program Class 37, 2018-19, Applications Available |
The application form for Leadership Oklahoma City Signature Program Class 37, 2018-19, is now available.
- Applicants for the Signature Program Program must be at least 21 years of age.
- Applicants must live, work, or have a demonstrated substantial interest in Oklahoma City.
Applications will be judged on the basis of:
- Commitment and motivation to serve the central Oklahoma area
- Potential for a substantial civic leadership role
- Representation of a particular segment of society, including occupation, gender, race or ethnic background, geographic demographics, faith, economic status, and any other characteristic as appropriate
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| Date: |
March 12, 2018 |
| Website: |
http://www.lokc.org/application-signature-program |
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SELECTION TIMETABLE
Applications are due by 5 pm, Monday, April 2, 2018. Applicants will be notified of admission status no later than May 31, 2018.
Before applying, please check availability for the classes. Opening Retreat, September 13-14, is mandatory for all class members.
Regular class sessions are the second Thursday of the month. No more than two regular sessions can be missed. Anything over half a session counts as absence. The Opening Retreat, Sept. 13 -14, is mandatory for all class members.
- Orientation Lunch, TBA usually in August, not mandatory, 11:45 a.m. -1:45 p.m.
- Opening Retreat, Sept. 13-14, Mandatory attendance for entire retreat, 8 a.m. Thursday, September 13 through 5 p.m. Friday, September 14 (offsite overnight)
- Public Safety, October 11, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Health, November 8, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Human Services, December 13, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Government and Media, January 10, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Education, February 14, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Quality of Life, March 14, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Economic Development, April 11, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Closing Retreat, May 9, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Graduation Lunch, May 22, Not mandatory, 11:45 a.m. -1:15 p.m.
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| Mar 12 - Apr 8 City of Oklahoma City Opens Registration for the 2018 Alcohol Forum |
Learn about the new liquor laws and local requirements for businesses that will be licensed to sell beer, wine, and spirits/alcohol.
Presenters will include:
* Oklahoma City-County Health Department
* Oklahoma City Zoning
* Oklahoma City Licensing
* Oklahoma City Fire Marshal’s Office
* Oklahoma City Attorney’s Office
* ABLE Commission
* Oklahoma City Police Vice Enforcement
Session will include Q&A with the experts. |
| Date: |
March 12, 2018 |
| Website: |
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/okcforum2018 |
| Location: |
Cox Convention Center
1 Myriad Gardens, 73102 |
| Contact: |
Contact: 2018forum@okc.gov |
| EMail: |
2018forum@okc.gov |
| Date/Time Details: |
Session: August 21, 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Registration is open. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/okcforum2018 |
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| Mar 13 "Marketing Like a Millenial" Business Briefing Lunch |
When it comes to using social media, no one knows it better than the Millennial Generation. In past luncheons, we have talked about what platforms to use. On March 13, we will be digging into the "how-to's" of social media. Come learn practical ways to use Facebook and Instagram to market your business and reach your target audience.
Presenting Sponsor: Moore Norman Technology Center
Silver Sponsor: First United Bank & Trust |
| Date: |
March 13, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
South OKC Chamber
OG&E Reception Room
701 Southwest 74 Street, 73139 |
| Contact: |
(405) 634-1436 |
| EMail: |
LizCromwell@southokc.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
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| Fees/Admission: |
Cost: $10 members ($20 non-members)
RSVP required by noon, March 9. Since lunch is provided, a reservation is mandatory to attend. You will be charged the fee if you do not attend or do not cancel your reservation by noon, March 9. |
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| Mar 14 Dream Team Networking Group |
This is one of the Chamber's monthly networking groups! Success always starts with a dream! The Dream Team group meets once a month at lunchtime.
Each session features a member spotlight. Everyone participates in the round of self-introductions!
The guidelines explain that there are limitations based on industry category. Any Chamber member may attend twice. So, please join us to learn more. All of our special events are open to any Chamber member. Non-chamber members are welcome to attend once, prior to joining the South OKC Chamber. |
| Date: |
March 14, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
| Location: |
Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler
421 Southwest 74 Street (aka West I-240 Service Road)
(on the north side of I-240 and east of South Walker) |
| Contact: |
for more information: Co-Chair: Linda Richardson with HMIpromos at eMail: LRichardsonOKC@aol.com OR phone: 405-473-8008
or Co-Chair: Lisa Thomas with Beyond: Lisa.Thomas@GetBeyond.com OR phone: 405-823-8970 |
| EMail: |
lrichardsonokc@aol.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Please note our NEW time --- slightly shifted!
11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. - Gathering and Informal Networking
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. - Formal Program |
| Fees/Admission: |
There is no cost to participate in this networking session other than the food and beverages you choose to order. |
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| Mar 15 TEAM South, Class X - Aerospace |
| TEAM South Class X - Aerospace Session
We have a full day of visiting our Aviation Sector of South OKC. Those visits include: Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots, Will Rogers World Airport Tour and Federal Aviation Administration tour.
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| Date: |
March 15, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 4:45 PM |
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Meet at the South OKC Chamber at 7:45 a.m. Cars can be parked at the Chamber offices for the entire day. We will be together in a bus for a full day. Class participants will be brought back at 4:30 p.m.
If you are a TEAM South Alumni who missed this day during your year and would like to make it up, please contact Liz Cromwell at 405-634-1436 or LizCromwell@southokc.com.
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| Contact: |
(405) 634-1436 or info@southokc.com |
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| Mar 15 Seriously Fun Networking |
This is one of the Chamber's monthly networking groups! We always mix a bit of fun in with our work! The Seriously Fun group meets twice a month in the late afternoon on the first and third Thursdays.
Each session features a member spotlight. Everyone participates in the round of self-introductions!
The guidelines explain that there are limitations based on industry category. Any chamber member may attend twice. So, please join us to learn more. All of our special events are open to any Chamber member. Non-Chamber members are welcome to attend once, prior to joining the South OKC Chamber. |
| Date: |
March 15, 2018 |
| Time: |
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Location: |
Johnny Carino's
Separate Room Near Hostess Stand
7900 South Walker Avenue |
| Contact: |
for more information: Co-Chair: Linda Richardson with HMIpromos at eMail: LRichardsonOKC@aol.com OR phone: 405-473-8008
or Co-Chair: Karen Proctor with The Village on the Park at eMail: kproctor@rcmseniorliving.com OR phone 405-692-8700 |
| EMail: |
lrichardsonokc@aol.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
3:15 to 3:30 p.m.: Informal Networking
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Formal Networking |
| Fees/Admission: |
There is no cost to participate in this networking session other than the food and beverages you choose to order. |
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| Mar 15 Business After Hours at Republic Bank & Trust |
Come and join us for Business After Hours at Republic Bank and Trust. As spring is beginning, it's always nice to visit with new and old friends. Join us for an evening of appetizers and refreshments!
Presenting Sponsor: Eskridge Honda
Gold Sponsors: Resthaven Funeral Home & Memory Garden and The Fox Graphics
Host Sponsor: Republic Bank & Trust
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| Date: |
March 15, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Republic Bank & Trust
11671 South Western Avenue, 73170 |
| Contact: |
634-1436 |
| EMail: |
LizCromwell@southokc.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
5 - 7 p.m.
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| Mar 15 Oklahoma City Community Foundation Invites You to The Great Idea Challenge: Great Ideas for a Greater Community |
Calling all visionaries! Do you have a bold and innovative idea that you believe could empower and transform our community?
With our 50th anniversary on the horizon, we are excited to introduce The Great Idea Challenge, seeking innovative ideas that will impact our community throughout the next 50 years.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation will award grants of $150,000-$200,000 to support Great Ideas for a Greater Community: projects that will connect resources, plant seeds, leverage assets or launch ventures that are new to Oklahoma City and central Oklahoma. The application process will take place during 2018, with grants awarded and implemented beginning 2019.
RSVP to learn more. |
| Date: |
March 15, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://occf.org/greatidearsvp/ |
| Location: |
Southern Oaks Library
6900 South Walker Avenue, 73139 |
| Contact: |
Please contact GreatIdea@occf.org with any questions. |
| Fees/Admission: |
RSVP at https://occf.org/greatidearsvp/. |
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| Mar 20 2018 Health & Wellness Seminar by Norman Regional Health System |
Can healthy really taste this good? Do you have ambitions of eating healthier but you’re tired of the same ole grilled chicken or salad? Do you miss the comfort foods of earlier, less healthy, days? Join registered dietitian Teresa Brown to learn how to recreate favorite recipes into healthy meal show stoppers. Sampling some of these tasty dishes will also be part of this presentation.
All seminars are FREE and do not require registration. If you need special arrangements or further information, please call the Norman Regional Nutrition and Diabetes Education Center at 307-5730.
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| Date: |
March 20, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Norman Regional Hospital Education Center
901 North Porter Avenue., Norman, OK
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| Mar 20 Hispanic Business Seminar - Inventory Control |
Inventory Control /Control de Inventario:
The Hispanic Business Seminar - Control of Inventory: The heart of your business is your inventory. Learn how to keep it active and healthy.
Gold Sponsors: Metro Technology Centers; and Tyler Media
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| Date: |
March 20, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Services Reception Hall
701 Southwest 74 Street, 73139
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| Contact: |
Register - Elena Troya (405) 595-2243 or elena.troya@metrotech.edu |
| EMail: |
elena.troya@metrotech.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
March 20, 2018
6 - 8 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$10 per person
Class offered in Spanish only. |
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