September 2013 Membership Newsletter

September 2013 Membership Newsletter
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101 S. 2nd Street, Ste. E
918-423-2550
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From the CEO/President
Published by: McAlester Area Chamber of Commerce
Many times, the Chamber of Commerce is used as a reference of credibility, however the Chamber office and Board of
Directors is not aware of the situation. We encourage you and your business to always contact our office with any
questions regarding the endorsement of these sales. Working together will not help to protect your advertising budget
and bottom line; it will also help to ensure that our local dollars are not being manipulated to areas where they will not
have an impact.
We have received many comments from our Chamber members and other businesses regarding advertisement sales
using the Chamber as a credibility reference. Please remember that any ad sales supported by the Chamber will be: for
Chamber publications, preceded by an endorsement letter and email from the Chamber of Commerce to our
membership, and advertised by an endorsement on the front page of our website www.mcalester.org.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns we encourage you to contact the Chamber staff or Board of Directors
at any time.
P.S. IT’S BUFFALO FOOTBALL TIME!!!!! Join us every game day morning at First National Bank on Choctaw Ave. at
8:15 am for the Coffee with the Coach radio interview!!
Yours in Business, Tanaye Harvanek, CEO/President
From the Board of Directors
I hope everyone is gearing up for a beautiful fall. As the school year begins, I would like to remind everyone to
pay close attention to the increased traffic particularly around schools.
I would also encourage each of you to reserve a booth for the 7th annual College and Career Expo hosted
by Eastern Oklahoma State College, Kiamichi Technology Center, Pride in McAlester, McAlester Regional
Health Center, McAlester Chamber, McAlester Public Schools, The City of McAlester, and EOSC GEAR UP
for Success. The College and Career Expo is a hands-on experience designed to get eighth grade students
to think about their future education and career goals and take the necessary steps now to work toward them.
More than 1250 students from 34 schools attended this event last year. Exhibitors are able to share a variety
of information about their business including the education and training needed for specific jobs. The time and
effort you put into providing this opportunity for our area eighth grade students could truly change their lives.
I also want to express my gratitude to the staff from the Chamber for their hard work. I am excited that the
staff and board are working together to improve the opportunities for our business community in McAlester. I
would encourage each of you to take advantage of all the Chamber has to offer and if you have any needs
that are not being met to contact the staff or a Chamber Board Member.
Janet Wansick, Eastern Oklahoma State College
September Member Anniversaries
25 Years
McClain Building Center
69 Bypass S
918-423-7851
Membership News
Dates to Remember
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Future Stars Athletics Training
K-2nd & 3rd-6th Co-Ed
Basketball League
Sign-ups
Now until September 5th
918-916-2282
$65
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September 1 – 30 – Chamber 2014 Directory Verification Forms
September 3rd – 7th – Pittsburg County Free Fair
Wednesday, September 4th – Medicare Senior Summit
Wednesday, September 4th – Editorial Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 5th – PBR Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 5th – MYP Steering Committee
Saturday, September 7th & 14th – Pride in McAlester – Fresh Paint Days
Monday, September 9th – Pittsburg County Youth Suicide Prevention Meeting
Tuesday, September 10th – Center for Non-Profits Conference Call
Wednesday, September 11th – Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, September 12th – Lady 8 Vapes Ribbon Cutting
Friday, September 13th – Pittsburg County Local Service Coalition Meeting
Friday, September 13th – First Home Varsity Football Game
September 14th & 15th – FSAT I’m Possible NBA Training Camp
Monday, September 16th – 8th Grade College & Career Expo Meeting
Wednesday, September 18th – Kids Count Power Lunch
Thursday, September 19th – PBR Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 19th – Ambassador/MYP Lunch @ Taco Bell
Friday, September 20th – Chamber Office Closed – 2014 Plan Day
Saturday, September 21st – Car Show & Cruise Night
Saturday, September 21st – Mustache Run & Health Fair
Wednesday, September 25th – Kiamichi Country Board Meeting
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Friday, September 27 – Chamber Radio Show
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Friday, September 27 – Freedom Ford Ribbon Cutting
Saturday, September 28th – Freedom Ford Grand Opening
September 2013 Business Spotlights
Thank you for your dedication to the McAlester Community!
Located at 113 E Choctaw Ave
Dottie’s
Phone: 918-426-3777
Being in the photography business for 13 years I've seen a lot of sweet kids come through and had heard over and
over how much McAlester needed a children’s boutique. It's been something that I've wanted to do for a very long
time but with a busy studio I had to wait until I had more time on my hands. This past year we opened Dottie's in
our beautiful Historic Downtown. I had to have it downtown. The whole idea around Dottie's was to have store that
reminded me of shopping downtown when I was a little girl. Each store was so unique and I can remember almost
every Saturday shopping with my friend Kristie down here. This is how I got the name Dottie's. When my life long
friend and shopping buddy became a Aunt for this first time her nephew always and still to this day calls her Dottie.
I just thought the name was perfect!
I wanted it to have a lot of retail that would be good not only for children but momma's too. We also want Dottie's
to be a fun place for kids to shop. We have so many neat things for kids to look at while they are here. From a pink
VW bug that looks like it's coming out of the wall to flying pigs and many more fun items they can see. If you haven't
been in please come by and check out our fun store. It's like nothing you have seen around here. We have several
exclusive lines to our area such as Persnickety, Petunia Pickle Bottom, Kapital K (boys line) and this spring watch
out for Giggle Moon and Mustard Pie. You won't be able to find these lines anywhere else in our area. Also if you
have little boys do not shy away from coming in. We just added a whole new boys section and have several new
clothing lines, books, and toys made just for your sweet boys.
BP
America
Production
Company
BP's Upstream segment focuses on finding reserves of oil and gas, developing the means to extract and
process it and then consistently producing and transporting it to market. This involves using cutting edge
technology to find the energy reserves, the ability to drill thousands of meters under the ground, designing,
building and operating some of the world's largest most complex production onshore / offshore facilities and
finally being able to transport these fluids, in order to provide energy to the world.
Through Technology we have designed industry-leading solutions to drive business delivery and are
continuously extending the limits of what we can do. We attract, inspire and retain a diverse talent pool with
world-class development, deployment and connectivity. Common processes and practices define the way
we work, where we strive to make every well better than the previous one.
BP is interested in the prosperity and well being of the communities in which we operate. Therefore, we
have decided to donate BP’s old trucks to worthy organizations that service our community. We recognize
and appreciate the contribution you make to our society.
Located at 1455 NW Hwy 2, Wilburton
Phone: 918-465-2343
August 2013 Ribbon Cuttings
Eastern Oklahoma State
College Development
Foundation
918-465-1761
www.eosc.edu
5 Year Chamber Member
McAlester Regional Diagnostic
Imaging Center
10 S 3rd Street
918-426-5656
www.
Welcome Chambers Newest Members
Lady 8 Vapes
122 E Choctaw Ave
918-916-7898
www.facebook.com/lady8vapes
McAlester Regional Wellness Center
1400 E Van Buren
918-421-6600
www.mrhok.com
Trim Rite Mouldings, Inc
2303 N Main Street
918-423-2525
www.trimritemouldings.com
Greg Shores, CPA
2303 N Main Street
918-302-0272
www.glshorescpa.com
CVS Pharmacy
21 S Strong Blvd
Opening in October 2013!
www.cvs.com
Creoks Behavioral Health
100 S 5th Street
918-420-5343
www.creoks.org