Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce
Three-Year Strategic Plan ( July 2022 ) continued
• Protect effective business incentives that have proven to attract capital investment and create new jobs
• Work with other mid-size cities to protect and enhance rural health care , support regional colleges and universities , and support local control for municipalities
• Support key sectors in Enid ’ s regional economy ( oil & gas , agriculture , medical , etc .)
• Advocate increased state funding for Enid ’ s higher education institutions ( improve access to Higher Ed )
• Utilize Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission funding for projects that support VAFB
• Support completion of the new Greer Center Campus in Enid ( for dually diagnosed clients )
• Support regional highway improvements and continued funding for ODOT ’ s 8-year plan
• Identify and promote local citizens to serve on state boards
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 Oklahoma Delegation to fund the Squadron Ops facility and dormitory upgrade at Vance AFB
• 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
• ( new ramp , joint-use hangar )
• Support education initiatives that benefit Enid and NW Oklahoma post-secondary education institutions
• Support congressional action to establish spending limits and reduce the national debt
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Improve Membership Retention and Recruitment
• Realize a net gain in membership
• Expand membership benefits and marketing services
• Deliver value for membership investment ( business climate efforts and direct benefits )
• 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
• Enhance Chamber networking events for members
• Expand Chamber Community Development Partners program
• Utilize Ambassadors to welcome new and expanding businesses ( ribbon cuttings and follow-up )
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