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26 set of needs and team of employees . So how does the organization make sure every member is engaged with the business community and has direct access to everything they need from the Chamber ?
AMBASSADORS

Connecting

the Business

Community

Chamber ambassadors gather with others
to celebrate the opening of Birchfield Barber Co .
,
Oct . 30 , 2020 .
Stillwater ’ s Chamber of Commerce has more than 700 members , each with its own

26 set of needs and team of employees . So how does the organization make sure every member is engaged with the business community and has direct access to everything they need from the Chamber ?

COMMERCE | 2021 P r o fi l e Magazine of the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce

Ambassadors . Every year , a group of volunteers representing a diverse group of Chamber members , give their time and resources to advocate for the Chamber and its member organizations . They meet with members to discuss their satisfaction , both with the Chamber and the business climate in the Stillwater area , and they attend local events such as Business After Hours and ribbon cuttings .

Starting and operating a local business can be a challenge . Chamber ambassadors are experienced professionals who enjoy making new connections , and they are ready to help new businesses get a foot in the door in the community . From groundbreakings to 80th anniversary celebrations , ambassadors are there for members at every step of the journey .
“ Our ambassador group is essential to making our members feel valued by our organization ,
and we couldn ’ t do it without them ,” said
Brandon Phillips , Stillwater Chamber ’ s Membership
Development Coordinator . “ With
their help , we accomplish so much more .
It ’ s truly a network of professionals coming
together to make sure Stillwater ’ s businesses
are set up for success .”
Ambassadors
Timothy Adams | InterWorks
Haley Annuschat
| Exchange Bank
Nathan Brubaker r | Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education
Terri Collier | BancFirst
Jeffery Corbett t | Stillwater Medical Foundation | Committee Chair
Josh Dean | Josh Dean Photography
Brittney Federko | University & Community Federal Credit Union
Kristen Hadley | WorkIT Coworking Center
Gina Killough | Metro First Realty Unlimited
Bryan Langford-Loftis | Loftis & Wetzel Insurance
Aaron Malin | Kicker
Brandon Mitts | Karman Legacy Hospice
Cecily Morris | First National Bank & Trust Co .
Kylie Moulton | CareerTech
Mindy Murray
| Farmers Insurance
Jackie Padgett t | Cowboy Sports Properties
Stephanie Peetoom | First National Bank & Trust Co .
Kendra Phears | Simmons Bank
Austin Pollard
| RCB Bank
Erin Portman | Oklahoma State University
Angela Pradia | Shelter Insurance
Jennifer Scott | RE / MAX Signature