Enid Day at the Capitol was held on March 5th at the John D. Groendyke Wildlife Building in Oklahoma City. About 50 Enid attendees met with Rep. Chad Caldwell, Rep. Carl Newton and Senator Roland Pederson. Discussion topics included tax cuts, higher education consolidation concerns and reducing the incarceration rate through increased mental health and substance abuse services.

Lt. Governor Matt Pinell spoke to the group regarding the increased number of Texas citizens moving to Oklahoma citing our state's economic climate and quality of life as key factors. "We always appreciation Lt. Governor Pinnell and our local legislators attending and speaking to our group," said Enid Chamber President Jon Blankenship.

Leadership Greater Enid Class XXXIII attended as well. The Enid group also heard updates from ODOT Chief Engineer Brian Taylor, Oklahoma Historical Society Director Trait Thompson and Amber Sharp from the Oklahoma Arts Council.

Now Accepting Chamber Board Nominations

Andie Cremer, Enid Chamber Chairman-Elect, is chairing the Nominating Committee, as outlined in the Chamber by-laws, to develop a slate of directors to replace the Chamber directors who will be completing their three-year terms on June 30, 2024.

If you have someone you would like to suggest for a Chamber Board nomination, please contact Andie Cremer at andie.buller@sbcglobal.net or Jon Blankenship at jon@enidchamber.com by April 9, 2024. The slate of five board nominees will be presented in the May newsletter for approval by the general membership.

Vance Air Force Base (VAFB) has a tremendous impact on Enid’s economy. A large part of the base’s population consists of enlisted personnel. On Saturday, April 27, 2024 the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee will host this group for Enlisted Appreciation Night. Recognized by the Air Force as one of the finest displays of appreciation for enlisted personnel, the event demonstrates commitment and support for VAFB and helps acquaint military personnel with the Enid business community.  

If you would like to contribute or have any questions, please contact Lori at 580.237.2494 or lori@enidchamber.com. Businesses contributing cash or prizes will be recognized in our newsletter and throughout the event.

Enlisted Appreciation Sponsorship Form

momentumHQ, 1909 West Garriott, March 1, 2024

Manopolis, 226 West Randolph, March 8, 2024

TAKKION Enid Remanufacturing Facility, 301 South 54th, March 21, 2024

Verizon, 4334 West Owen K. Garriott, March 26, 2024

ENID NET TAXABLE SALES JANUARY 2024

Brandon Adams Agency

Chisholm Trail Expo Center

Cimarron Council Boy Scouts of America

Downtown Threads

Ediger's Diamonds Ltd.

First Command Financial Planning

Four J's Tire Service

Herc Rentals

HOTWORX

INTEGRIS Bass Baptist Health Center

LaQuinta Inn & Suites

Love's Travel Stops

Lowes Home Center

McDonald's Restaurants of Enid

Northern Oklahoma College

Northwest Oklahoma Building Association

Oil Country Pipe & Supply

Oklahoma Natural Gas

Optimum.

Outhier & Caruthers PLLC

PT Coupling

Reliant Health & Wellness, PLLC

State Farm Insurance-Jeff Eaton

The Retired Enlisted Association

Travel Enterprise, Inc.

Waken and Company Realty

Ward Energy Companies

Wiggins Auctioneers, Inc.

Enid Chamber of Commerce | phone 580.237.2494 | fax 580.237.2497 | www.enidchamber.com