EDMOND —
The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce has selected Darin Kent, president OKC/Edmond, Regent Bank, as its 2013 chairman. The 2014 chairman-elect will be Matt Peterson of Jetta Corporation.
Kent said, “It is a true privilege to serve as chairman this year as Edmond continues to be a community that flourishes in all aspects. The Chamber of Commerce is already operating at a very high level, but we are extremely fortunate to have this outstanding list of business leaders on the board to help us continue improving the benefits to our membership. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve in this role, and for the involvement and commitment of all Chamber staff, board members, volunteers and Chamber members.”
Board members elected for a new three-year term are: Bret Towne, Edmond Public Schools; Angie Johnson, Coppermark Bank; Avilla Williams, Integris Health Edmond; Glenn Fisher, Edmond Electric; Aaron Steffens, Mercy Health Center; and Jan Moran, AT&T. Bryan Evans of Evans & Davis, has been appointed to a one-year term by Kent. These new members began their terms on Jan. 1, and will be formally introduced at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet on Jan. 25.
Returning Edmond Chamber Board of Directors include: Carl Tipton, Midcon Data Services; Ron Decker, Innovative Healthcare Systems; Dr. John deSteiguer, Oklahoma Christian University; Pam Gonzaque, Allegiance Credit Union; Randy Matthews, Matthews Funeral Home; Dusty Boren, 4Corners; Tom Friedemann, Francis Tuttle Technology Center; Gary Goldman, Uptown Kids; Dan Howard, Rubenstein, McCormick & Pitts; Tad Kennedy, Kennedy Tire & Auto Service; Myron Pope, University of Central Oklahoma; and Kenneth Wohl, Spirit Bank Mortgage.
The Board of Directors is responsible for guiding the organization and coordinating activities with the chamber’s professional staff. They also set policy for the chamber.
FOR MORE information on the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce, visit its website at .edmondchamber.com.
Business
Edmond Chamber selects new chairman for 2013
- Business
-
-
AT&T provides 5,000 career opportunities for veterans
AT&T is stepping up its veteran recruiting efforts with the goal of hiring 5,000 veterans and their family members into career opportunities during the next five years, consistent with its commitment to equal employment opportunities.
-
Frontier Country Marketing Association, Edmond CVB win tourism industry awards
Frontier Country Marketing Association and several of its members were honored May 6 at the annual RedBud Awards Ceremony during National Tourism Week, May 4-12. Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb and “Discover Oklahoma” host Jenifer Reynolds presented the prestigious awards to the tourism industry at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.
-
Citizens Bank presents Small Business Week networking event
Citizens Bank of Edmond is supporting the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Week with a networking event scheduled for 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday at Citizens Bank of Edmond, 1 E. First St.
-
FAPC wine project adding value to Oklahoma wines
A project conducted at Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center aims to strengthen the quality of Oklahoma wines and help increase overall wine sales throughout the state.
-
Public relations firm hires former News 9 journalist
After spending countless hours covering breaking news, former television reporter Jacqueline Sit, of Edmond, is taking her journalism skills to serve as account executive for Oklahoma-based Candor Public Relations.
-
Arvest Bank promotes 4
Arvest Bank has announced the promotions of Gary Myles, Jarom Christie, Brent Sartin and Amanda Gillespie. Myles has been promoted to vice president, Christie and Sartin to assistant vice president and Gillespie to branch manager.
-
The Backyard Farmer opens at Shoppes at Northpark
In its 40th year, the Shoppes at Northpark welcomes Galt Ormiston’s Backyard Famer Stand, a traditional Oklahoman produce stand specializing in fresh locally grown foods. With more than 20 years experience, Galt is a gardening expert offering advice in custom design, installation and maintenance.
-
Steve’s Ribs grabs the silver ring
Steve’s Ribs owners just celebrated their silver anniversary with a new menu and extended summer hours.
-
JK Hair Salon embraces family, enhances beauty
Not many businesses can boast the staying power of clients as well as workers, but JK Hair Salon can do both.
Out of 22 staff members, 13 are related. Five moms with adult children as well as an aunt and niece duo all work side-by-side, and they not only get along they love the idea of working together. Some of the staff members have been working together for more than 30 years. -
THE ASTUTE INVESTOR: Too many things don’t make sense
Are you as confused as most people with all the conflicting pieces of data and advice from economists and other forecasters? Who do you believe? On the one hand this, on the other hand that. Which is it? To paraphrase Harry Truman, “Somebody please find me a one-armed economist!”
- More Business Headlines
-
AT&T provides 5,000 career opportunities for veterans
