EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
ANNUAL EVENTS
Annual Meeting & Banquet Held each year in June Purpose : Year-end meeting held to review annual highlights , outline future objectives , recognize volunteers , and present annual awards .
Candy Cane Cash Held in December Purpose : The Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce and Enid News & Eagle / Eagle Marketing partner to promote Enid holiday shopping .
Cherokee Strip Celebration Held each year in September Purpose : Historical event that commemorates the greatest of all land runs ( parade , arts & crafts , entertainment , food booths , Great Land Run , etc .).
Enid Day at the Capitol Held annually in February Purpose : Provides an opportunity to highlight state issues , funding priorities , and projects that impact Enid and NW Oklahoma .
Enlisted Appreciation Night Held each year in the spring Purpose : Demonstrates Enid ’ s strong support for Vance Air Force Base and for the contribution that the enlisted personnel make to the mission at Vance .
Federal Legislative Trip Scheduled annually in the spring Purpose : Provides a great opportunity to demonstrate Enid ’ s strong support for Vance Air Force Base and to promote federal legislative initiatives and opportunities that impact our region .
New Teacher / Welcome Reception Held each year in the fall Purpose : Welcome new teachers in the Enid Public School District as well as faculty and staff at Northern Oklahoma College and Northwestern Oklahoma State University .
Northwest District Jr . Livestock Show Held each year in March Purpose : Promotes agricultural education and youth leadership through 4-H and FFA programs in Northwest Oklahoma .
RECURRING EVENTS
Business After Hours Scheduled September through April Purpose : Provides a marketing and public relations opportunity for the sponsor and a networking opportunity for Chamber members .
Ribbon Cuttings Scheduled as needed Purpose : A service offered to new businesses and existing businesses that are relocating or expanding .
PROGRAMS
Academic Achievement Awards Presented to area high school seniors each spring Purpose : Recognition for area seniors who have excelled academically .
Committee of 100 Designation of these funds occurs in the fall Purpose : Membership – wide fundraising request earmarked for a specific project , usually education related .
Enid 4 Teachers Purpose : Provides business discounts for teachers in the region .
Special Recognition of Teachers Presented each fall and spring Purpose : Honor retiring teachers and Teacher of the Year .
Additional Chamber Affiliations : Enid Chamber board members or staff also serve on the following outside boards or committees : Enid First Team Cherokee Strip Community Foundation Human Services Alliance of Greater Enid Enid Regional Development Alliance Main Street Enid , Inc . Enid Higher Education Council Vance Development Authority Oklahoma Mid-Size Cities Coalition Strate Center Client Selection Committee NJCAA World Series Committee
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