Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce 2022-2023 | Page 25

2022 - 2023 ENID CHAMBER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce
• Offered free email marketing for members .
• Organized Enid Day at the Capitol legislative meetings . Primary topics were K-12 and higher education funding , medical marijuana regulation and proposed tax reforms .
• Provided members free job postings on workinenid . com , Enid ’ s one-stop job board for employment opportunities .
• Participated in Oklahoma Mid-Size Cities Coalition to advocate legislative priorities for mid-sized cities ( rural health care , regional universities & colleges , broadband ).
• Offered the ENID 4 TEACHERS program which provides business discounts for teachers in the region .
• Recognized retiring teachers in Garfield County ( Common Ed and Higher Ed ).
• Partnered with sponsors and other organizations to celebrate Enid ’ s history and heritage through the Cherokee Strip Celebration .
• Candy Cane Cash promoted holiday shopping in Enid and provided $ 15,000 in cash prizes .
• NW District Jr . Livestock Show attracted over 2,500 visitors , supported youth agriculture education , and raised over $ 215,000 for premium sale exhibitors .
• Enlisted Appreciation Night provided over $ 15,000 in cash and prizes from Enid ’ s business community to support Vance Air Force Base enlisted personnel .
• Chamber Ambassadors conducted ribbon cuttings for new or expanding businesses and provided other volunteer support for the Chamber .
• Enid Chamber Committee of 100 contributions helped provide scholarships for area students to attend Northern Oklahoma College- Enid and Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Enid .
• Coordinated Enid ’ s military discount program .
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