Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce 2025-2026 | Page 25

Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce
2024-2025 ENID CHAMBER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
• Organized the Enid federal legislative trip to Washington D. C. Primary topics included Vance AFB Squadron Ops Facility, infrastructure projects for Vance, and Eisenhower Elementary School.
• Organized Enid Day at the Capitol legislative meetings. Primary topics were tax cuts, higher education consolidation concerns and investing in infrastructure for economic development.
• Chamber Ambassadors conducted ribbon cuttings for new or expanding businesses and provided other volunteer support for the Chamber.
• Supported state legislation to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring land near military installations and operation zones.
• Supported state legislation to establish the framework for funding schools on military bases.
• Offered free email marketing for members.
• Provided academic achievement awards for all Garfield County high schools.
• Recognized retiring teachers in Garfield County( Common Ed and Higher Ed).
• Promoted the ENID 4 TEACHERS program which provides business discounts for teachers in the region.
• Coordinated Enid’ s military discount program.
• Partnered with sponsors and other organizations to celebrate Enid’ s history and heritage through the 131 st 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 $ 225,000 for premium sale exhibitors.
• 2025 Enlisted Appreciation Night will provide food, cash and prizes from Enid’ s business community to support Vance Air Force Base enlisted personnel.
• Enid Chamber Committee of 100 contributions helped provide scholarships for area students to attend Northern Oklahoma College-Enid and Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Enid.
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