10 GREATER ENID CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FEDERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / GOV ’ T . AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Promote federal legislative initiatives that benefit Enid and NW Oklahoma
• Organize federal legislative trip to highlight community support for Vance AFB , promote mission growth opportunities for the base and support key sectors in Enid ’ s regional economy
• Work with Vance Development Authority to support Vance ( advance Squadron Ops facility in the DOD 5-year budget , build new dormitory on the base , utilize Defense Communities Infrastructure Program for Kaw Lake project )
• Pursue federal funding for military quality of life initiatives to help establish a residency program in Enid ( help address physician deficiencies for Vance AFB , Enid and NW Oklahoma )
• Protect air space for Oklahoma military installations ( training routes , drop zones and runway approaches )
• Help develop new partnerships that are good for Enid , enhance Vance AFB and save military dollars
• Oppose federal regulations that place undue hardship on business and industry
• Oppose regulations or tax changes that hinder expanded oil and gas development ( oppose federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing )
• Support immigration reform to secure the borders and provide a fair and efficient system for immigrants to enter or stay in the workforce
• Support Woodring airport improvements that benefit VAFB and increase overall utilization at the airport
• Support education initiatives that benefit Enid and NW Oklahoma post-secondary education institutions
• Support congressional action to reduce the national debt
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Improve Membership Recruitment and Retention
• Expand membership benefits and marketing services
• Deliver value for membership investment ( business climate efforts and direct benefits )
• Offer Small Business Chamber Alliance ( complimentary State Chamber membership ) to help small businesses be engaged on legislative issues
• Encourage board members and Ambassadors to be involved in membership recruitment and retention
• Offer new member orientation sessions
• Utilize committees and volunteers to implement successful Chamber and community events
• Improve Business Spotlight @ Lunch and Business After Hours networking events
• Expand Chamber Community Development Partners program
• Utilize Ambassadors to welcome new and expanding businesses