EVENTS AND EVENTS PROGRAMS 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 / March Purpose: Provides an opportunity to highlight state issues, funding priorities, and projects that impact Enid and NW Oklahoma.
Enlisted Appreciation Night Held annually 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 February / March Purpose: Promotes agricultural education and youth leadership through 4-H and FFA programs in Northwest Oklahoma.
Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce
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 Human Services Alliance of Greater Enid Enid Regional Development Alliance Enid Higher Education Council Vance Development Authority Council for Entrepreneurial Support NJCAA World Series Committee
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