Chickasha Chamber of Commerce, Chickasha, Oklahoma

Welcome to Chickasha

On Behalf of the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce, I would like to thank you for showing an interest in our great city, and for wanting to learn more about the opportunities that await you in Chickasha Oklahoma.

Chickasha is a city on the move that places great emphasis on education, and quality of life. Located on highway 81 and interstate 44, Chickasha is blessed with a transportation infrastructure that provides easy access to larger metropolitan markets, while allowing it to keep the small town appeal.

In Chickasha we believe that a community should endeavor to provide world class education and great quality of life for all of our residents. This is a great city to raise a family, and live an abundant and rewarding life.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Jerry Weber
Chairman

Friends of the Festival of Light Fundraising

FOL Friends of the Festival Fundraising is in progress NOW through JULY 31.

Complete information on donation options if available at www.ChickashaFestivalofLight.com or call 224-9627.

2010 FESTIVAL OF LIGHT FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS-$5000 or more
Chickasha Bank and Trust Co. $5000
(City of Chickasha $6000 - in kind)

GOLD SPONSORS-$1000 or more
Express-Star $1000
LaForge Properties $1000
Mosley Agency/Century 21 $1000
Chamber of Commerce $2200
Rotary Club $2000

BRONZE SPONSORS $100 or more
Bud & Faith Andrus-$100
Ivy Ratclif & Chasteen, P.C.-$200
Monday Bridge Club-$100
Dr. John & Betty Minnett -$200
John & Patti Rogstad-$100
NewSong Church-$100
Zelma Buser-$100
Gary & Sharon Shoemake-$100
Barbara Pfenning-$100
Eleanor Edmondson-$100
Darrel Fruit-$250
PCC Pollution Control Corp-$500
(Altrusa $350)

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL-$25 or more
Vernon & Gloria Hoover-$25
Billy C & Annice Hill-$25
Margaret & Melford Scott-$25
Kenneth & Rosalie Bush-$25
Patricia Fusco-$25
Jessie Marie Bennett-$25
John & Susan Gearhart-$25
Lahoma Spurlin-$25
Linda Roper-$25
John & Susan Gearhart-$25
Lucile Vincent $25
Patricia Benrud $25
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sheerer $25
John & Mary Grote $25

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL-$25 or more
Pat Cunningham $50
Candice Staats $25
Jimmy & Maxine Dyer $25
Mike & Donna Day $25
Catherine Cook $25
Brown Properties $25
Betty Jean Brannan $25
Donna Elledge $25
Norman Hayes $25
Orvil & Dorthy Davis $25
Christen Clift $25
Glenna Shropshire $25
Chuck & Kristi Davis $25

For a complete summary of the FOL Community meeting that was held on June 15th, with accomplishments, expenses, donation form and volunteer signup form, click here.

2011-12 CITY MAP ADVERTISING NOW AVAILABLE

CHICKASHA CHAMBER MAP is being SOLD NOW by C & R Print Shop ONLY! We understand that there is an outside company selling advertising for a “Chickasha and Tuttle” map and stating that it is a “Chamber” project but we ARE NOT affiliated with this company and WILL NOT be distributing their maps. Please make sure you know which company you are purchasing advertising with. We DO NOT work with companies that are outside our county! There are less than 10 spots left on OUR City/County Map that will be distributed for two years. Please call Teresa or Jessica at 224-7921 to guarantee your spot!

Upcoming Events in Chickasha

EVENTS:

July 24 – 28 2010 National Our Diamond Miss Pageant, Chickasha High School Activity Center. All day Sat., Sun. afternoon, all day Mon. & Tues.

July 27th Primary Elections

July 29th JAM 3D @ Parkview Christian Church; Free for Kids! 224-3027

July 30-31st D&G Barrel Race, Grady County Fairgrounds

July 31 Grady County Opry, Grady County Fairgrounds, 7:00pm-9:00pm

RIBBON CUTTINGS:

July 28th; 4:30pm Maurices, 1830 S. 4th St. - Southland Shopping Center

July 29th; 4:00 pm Sears of Chickasha, 1922 S. 4th St. - Southland Shopping Center

ALSO:

Danny Collins, the Marketing and Outreach Coordinator from the OU College of Continuing Education’s OK Employer Services Center asked that we extend the following invitation to our members.

This FREE event is being held by our Child Support office in Duncan, but it’s for employers across the region. We are targeting employers in Duncan, Lawton and Chickasha.

DUNCAN REGIONAL EMPLOYER TRAINING WORKSHOP
July 28, 2010, 11:30 AM
Red River Technology Center
Room 108/110, Duncan

LEARN MORE ABOUT CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION PROCESSES FROM THE TOP EXPERTS!

11:30 – 12:00         Introductions/Complimentary Lunch
12:00 – 12:10         Court Liaison Program
12:10 – 12:20         Oklahoma Employer Services Center
12:20 – 01:20         Income Withholding
01:30 – 02:20         Medical Support Orders

The Oklahoma Child Support Services helps employers understand child support collection processes. Nearly 70% of the 281 million collected last year in Oklahoma came as a result of employers withholding income from the wages of employees who owe child support. Our program helps employers understand these collection processes.

Please RSVP to 405-514-4505 or at d.collins@ou.edu by noon 7/26/10

VISIT www.ChickashaCalendar.com for complete info on all upcoming events! If you have an event that is not listed…you can add it yourself to our community calendar at www.ChickashaCalendar.com

2010 Upcoming Events Flyer here

LEGISLATIVE ALERT!

Legislature Can Prevent Massive Tax Increase - SJR 61 Is The Answer

Background

An Oklahoma State Supreme Court ruling in 2009 will result in what will likely be the largest tax increase in state history if the legislature doesn’t act NOW to stop it. If the legislature fails to act, Oklahoma individuals and businesses will be required to pay property taxes on intangible personal property – items such as customer lists, goodwill, patents, trademarks, contracts, licenses and the like. Oklahoma businesses do not now pay, nor have they ever paid, property taxes on their intangible personal property.

The Solution

The State Chamber, legislative leaders and others have worked all session to craft a solution to this problem. They’ve come up with SJR 61, which provides for a tax in lieu of (in place of) a tax on intangible personal property for the next two years. The Oklahoma Constitution allows for in lieu taxes. This in lieu tax is designed to be revenue neutral and would have little or no impact on the vast majority of businesses. The bill also creates a task force to review the state’s tax structure during the two-year period and recommend changes to make it simpler and fairer.

What You Can Do

The bill could run at any time so contact your legislator(s) immediately and tell him/her that they can prevent a huge tax increase on Oklahoma’s businesses by voting for SJR 61.
Contact Ronn Cupp at rcupp@okstatechamber.com if you have questions and also to report the results of your contacts.

Capitol Telephone Switchboards: House: 405/521-2711; Senate: 405/524-0126
Oklahoma Legislature Home Page: www.lsb.state.ok.us
The legislature’s home page provides each member’s email and contact information.

This message is being forwarded to you by the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce Gov Affairs Committee