Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce
Three-Year Strategic Plan ( July 2022 )
Economic & Community Development Strategy for the Enid Region
EDUCATION / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Support Education and Workforce Development
• Expand mentoring programs in elementary and middle schools ( support Coach a Kid program )
• Partner with local businesses to offer the ENID 4 TEACHERS discount program
• Support efforts to keep Oklahoma K-12 teacher salaries among the highest in the region ( retain and attract teachers )
• Utilize increased funding for the classroom to help reduce class sizes
• Support equitable , family-friendly open transfer guidelines for public schools ( public to public )
• Support efficient use of public resources for common education ( advocate sensible administrative consolidation to maximize funding for the classroom )
• Protect and enhance state funding for post-secondary education ( Career Tech & Higher Education )
• Encourage expanded advance placement and concurrent enrollment in our schools
• Support efforts to increase enrollment at Autry Technology Center , NOC-Enid and NWOSU-Enid
• Advocate continued and expanded partnerships between Career Tech and Higher Ed institutions
• Provide marketing support for Leadership Greater Enid ( LGE ) program . Encourage organizations to utilize LGE graduates for boards and community leadership positions
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Support quality of life projects that help attract businesses , workers and families
• Support continued downtown development including improved walkability and expanded downtown residential living
• Advocate a sustainable city budget allocation for neighborhood parks , community parks and trails system
• Support efforts for physician recruitment to ensure access to quality healthcare for Enid , Vance AFB and Northwest Oklahoma residents ( re-establish a primary care residency program in Enid ).
• Support an updated Enid housing study to help address housing needs
• Complete Advance Soccer Complex ( expand athletics tourism in Enid )
• Support completion of the Kaw Lake pipeline project to provide a sustainable water supply for Enid
• Support efforts to reduce the inmate population at the Garfield County Detention Center ( advocate swift adjudication and increased mental health & substance abuse services )
• Encourage coordination between city and county taxing jurisdictions to capitalize on opportunities
• Support Enid ’ s brand identity and help deliver Enid ’ s “ boundless , vibrant , original ” message through Chamber events , publications , social media and website
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Increase Enid ’ s retail market share , drawing power and sales tax base ( Billion By 2025 Plan )
• Highlight the importance of supporting local businesses ( keep retail and tax dollars at home )
• Help promote and market “ The One ” event throughout the Christmas season
• Encourage expansion of local retailers and support the recruitment of national retailers that fill a “ gap ” in Enid ’ s market ( increase shopping , dining , and entertainment venues )
• Support the recruitment and development of a new , quality movie theatre in Enid
• Advocate the use of incentives to promote community infill and re-development
• Revitalize and / or repurpose the Oakwood Mall property
• Promote holiday shopping in Enid through Candy Cane Cash event
• Support efforts to increase hotel room nights in Enid ( conferences , conventions & sports tournaments )