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HOW WOMEN BUSINESS LEADERS PG 18 : CHEERS TO 40 YEARS! ERIN O'DOWD
ARE ELEVATING THE TULSA REGION TULSA RUN CLIMBS OVER THE HILL

PG 10 : SPOTLIGHT: SMALL PG 22 : TECH TALENT
BUSINESS CONNECTION CODING SCHOOL OPENS
JULEE MARCH, JULES BOUTIQUE AT TULSA'S BASECAMP FOR
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ON THE COVER: The Chamber celebrates the impact
of businesses in the Tulsa region owned and led by
women. Read on to learn why Tulsa is a great place
for women in business.

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WONDER WOMEN

How women business leaders are elevating the Tulsa region

By Taylor Costley & Piper Wolfe

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Tony Li, Photographer
Grant Sweetwood, Videographer
Sarah Eliza Roberts, Photographer Assistant
Randi H. Thompson, Hair & Makeup
Amber Marie and Company, Accessories

Meghan Garrett, Art Director

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LEFT TO RIGHT: CEO and managing how diverse groups are better at solv-
partner of Luxa Enter- ing complex problems than groups made
Tracy Spears, Exceptional Leaders Lab prises. “Tulsa also has a up of solely issue experts. Diverse voices
Lynda Wingo, Miss Helen’s Private School more laid-back culture, bring different methods of problem-solving
Jennifer Jezek, York Electronic Systems as opposed to large to otherwise homogenous groups and
metropolitan cities processes.
The Tulsa region is a place where women such as New York and
in business thrive. With so many resources Chicago, which creates “In general, women like to solve in groups
for female-owned companies, it is no a more collaborative and conduct open conversation,” said
wonder San Francisco-based consumer workplace for career- Quiroga. “I view this as achieving better
service company Thumbtack listed Tulsa as minded mothers.” buy-in and a broader approach to looking
the number one city in the United States at all angles of a problem.”
for women. In addition to helping women The Tulsa region is well
start their own business, Tulsa is home to on its way to becom- Women in leadership also ensure more in-
many professional and civic organizations ing a hub for women clusive decision-making within a company.
that provide opportunities for women to in business. As the Studies show that women tend to consider
develop leadership skills through service, network of successful context and other people when considering
professional development and networking. businesswomen grows, a decision, and are more likely to look for a
so will the support, compromise that benefits all parties.
“The best thing about Tulsa for women in resources and mentor-
business is the supportive community that ship opportunities for “Based on my experience with both compa-
consists of both women and men leaders many women to follow. nies and boards that have a high percent-
who are dedicated to helping raise up other age of female leadership, women tend to
leaders,” said Mercedes Millberry Fowler, Why it matters: take a collaborative approach to addressing
unit manager of community affairs at Blue women are good big-picture issues,” said Millberry Fowler.
Cross Blue Shield and membership com- “Women tend to take emotions and people
mittee chair for Mosaic, the Tulsa Regional for business into consideration. These different ap-
Chamber’s diversity business council. “You proaches are why it is important to have a
don’t have to look far to find someone who According to global consulting firm De- balance in leadership and on boards, and to
wants to help you succeed and will connect loitte, the number of women in business make sure both people and processes are
you with others who can support your pas- leadership roles is slowly increasing as considered.”
sion and vision.”
There are also broader implications to
With its nurturing civic culture, the Tulsa bringing more women into leadership
region is especially primed for supporting
women to pursue both career and family. “The best thing about Tulsa for women in business
is the supportive community that consists of both women and men
“Tulsa is very community and family orient-
ed, making it a very favorable environment leaders who are dedicated to helping raise up other leaders.”
for working women,” said Frauke Quiroga,
Mercedes Millberry Fowler, Blue Cross Blue Shield

companies respond to the abundance of Cheryl Lawson, Social Media Tulsa
research that shows diversity has a positive Amy Bates, Merry Maids Tulsa Metro
impact on company performance. Women
represent nearly half of all shareholders
and are responsible for more than 80 per-
cent of consumer purchases. Today, female
purchasing power in the United States is
estimated to be more than $5 trillion. With-
out women in corporate leadership roles,
businesses lack important insight on a large
portion of consumer behavior.

Women in leadership also offer unique
perspectives that render companies better
at solving problems and making decisions.
University of Michigan professor Scott E.
Page’s book, “The Difference: How the
Power of Diversity Creates Better Groups,
Firms, Schools, and Societies,” explains

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positions. As role models and mentors a highly successful business owner, but she the leap into hotels in 2004 when she part-
to other women and girls, female leaders is also a champion for women in the work- nered with her parents and older brother to
break down stereotypes and encourage place and strength in diversity. become an owner of her first property.
more young women to pursue careers in
business and STEM fields, areas in which From a young age, Chatterjee was exposed Chatterjee points out that the hospitality
current job market demands need more to diverse cultures, growing up in Zambia industry has traditionally been male-domi-
than half the available workforce. and attending middle school in Europe. She nated. As one of only a handful of female
moved to the United States as a teenager multi-property hoteliers, she often faced
“Dream big… with her family, which has been in the hospi- additional challenges and adversity when
and the sky is the limit” tality industry since the 1980s. Before join- starting her new career. These obstacles
ing the industry herself, Chatterjee spent pushed her to work twice as hard as her
nine years as a cardiac ICU nurse. She made counterparts to establish herself in the field.

Sangita “Sunny” Patel Chatterjee is a local “Dream big, work hard and arm yourself with knowledge
business owner who has overcome adver- about the industry you are about to get into – the sky is the limit.”
sity and is paving the way for other women.
As the owner of 3S Hotels Group, Chat- Sangita “Sunny” Patel Chatterjee, 3S Hotels Group
terjee was recently named the Tulsa Small
Business Connection’s 2017 Small Business
Person of the Year. Not only is Chatterjee

Brooke Hamilton, NPI “Dream big, work hard and arm yourself
Sangita Patel Chatterjee, 3S Hotels Group with knowledge about the industry you are
about to get into – the sky is the limit,” said
Chatterjee.

Because of the challenges Chatterjee has
faced and the encouragement she has re-
ceived from other women, she makes it a
point to hire a diverse staff and empower
and mentor other women herself. More
than three-quarters of her staff are minority
women, but she points out that diversity is
not only based on ethnicity.

“Diverse by definition means folks who
think differently from each other, or a group
of people with distinct or unlike qualities,”
explained Chatterjee. “A diverse workforce
brings different experiences and different
work ethics to a team, which encourages
out-of-the-box thinking and, in the end,
yields better results and more cohesion
within a team environment.”

The 3S Hotels team is not only ethnically di-
verse, but is also diverse in age, background
and religion. To ensure her company has a
diverse workforce, Chatterjee doesn’t dis-
count applicants whose experience falls
outside the hospitality industry. Chatterjee
also works with women transitioning out of
prison. By giving them a job, which is often
difficult for women in transition to find, she
helps them rebuild their lives in a positive
and productive way.

“We empower our staff to take on various
roles within the organization that expose
them to new skill sets and experience,
which is ultimately beneficial to the team as
well as the organization,” said Chatterjee.
“I have found that sometimes folks who

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join our team just have not been given the “Companies that endorse diversity send a strong message
opportunity or the environment where they to the organization that they value different ideas, perspectives
can flourish.”
and leadership styles. Particularly, as female leaders, the
Looking back, Chatterjee said it’s been a most instrumental role we can play is to act as role models.”
journey as a female business owner. She
has formed strong relationships with clients Frauke Quiroga, Luxa Enterprises
who now see her as a business owner first
and a woman second. She also credits her When asked how she empowers other leadership position. Chatterjee also shared
success to other female business owners women, Chatterjee stated that knowledge her advice for women who want to become
who have educated, mentored and encour- and education are the biggest assets to business owners.
aged her along the way. help women grow professionally into a
“Believe in yourself even when folks tell you
“Once you have achieved your goals and otherwise. Have a good support system
dreams, give back to the other women who around you that believes in you. Not every
want to achieve similar goals and dreams,” step is going to be in the forward direction,
said Chatterjee. but every step backward brings a fresh
perspective – a new way to look at things
and how to do them better the next time
around.”

Overcoming workplace
challenges

Marilyn Ihloff, Ihloff Salon & Day Spa Although women have made strides in the
Angela Byers, Byers Creative workplace, they still face unique obstacles
Maggie Fox, Fox Cleaning to success. From the persisting wage gap
to maternity leave, companies must actively
pursue policies and practices that support
women in the workplace.

“Workplaces should be open to supporting
all employees in work-life balance issues,
while not making assumptions about com-
mitment to work, future work, or family
plans and availability based on gender,”
said Millberry Fowler. “This should apply
to all employees: don’t presume you know
someone’s needs because of their gender.
Successful workplaces embrace individuals
for their whole selves, but you can’t deter-
mine what makes one person most produc-
tive if you don’t ask.”

The Connection recognized the need for
more female-focused programming, and
created the women in business committee.
This year, the committee hosted two events
designed specifically for female business
leaders.

The first event, Sip and Solve, was a time
for women to network and make connec-
tions through sharing funny stories from
the workplace. The event provided an op-
portunity to build camaraderie between
the 50 peer business owners who attended.
The Connection’s August female business

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leaders event focused on problem solving Heather Berryhill, Chatter Marketing
and the art of negotiation. Lynn Flinn, presi- Lisa Riley, Pinot’s Palette Tulsa Area Studios
dent of The Rowland Group, spoke about Becky Frank, Schnake Turnbo Frank
the importance of negotiation.
“It’s incredibly empowering to be surrounded by a number of
Dixie Agostino, chair of the women in busi- successful female business leaders and to have the opportunity to
ness committee and owner of Switchgear
Search and Recruiting, stressed the impor- learn from one another and lift each other up.”
tance of the Connection’s programming for
women. Dixie Agostino, Switchgear Search and Recruiting

“We wanted to create a group where women
and those who support us could come to-
gether, have a sounding board and be with
others who can relate to our experiences,”
said Agostino. “It’s incredibly empowering to
be surrounded by a number of successful fe-
male business leaders and to have the oppor-
tunity to learn from one another and lift each
other up. It’s another step toward maximizing
our workforce in Tulsa.”

Through Mosaic, the Chamber offers ad-
ditional strategies and resources for orga-
nizations to leverage the full advantages
of workplace diversity. Through program-
ming like peer-to-peer networking events,
lunch and learns, and the annual inclusive
workplace cultures survey, Mosaic engages
community members dedicated to creating
a more inclusive business community.

Supporting Tulsa’s
wonder women

Thanks to a supportive business climate
and the availability of resources for female
leaders and entrepreneurs, the Tulsa region

is primed for more women in business in and leadership styles,” said Quiroga. “Par-
the coming years. Companies can actively ticularly, as female leaders, the most in-
support women by continuing to increase strumental role we can play is to act as role
female participation on boards and in posi- models. It is important that successful busi-
tions of executive leadership. Companies ness women advocate for other women,
should also evaluate internal policies and since more often than not, their voices go
ask tough questions about how corporate unheard.”
culture impacts the full diversity of its
staff, which ultimately affects company Tulsa has a great start, with plenty of strong
performance. leaders invested in raising the next genera-
tion of wonder women.
“Companies that endorse diversity send
Lynn Flinn, The Rowland Group a strong message to the organization that
Dixie Agostino, Switchgear Search they value different ideas, perspectives
& Recruiting

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Spotlight:

JULEE MARCH, Jules Boutique

How long have you been a small What are the greatest challenges as- ways as possible. One of the best and least
business owner? About two years. sociated with small business owner- expensive ways is through the local cham-
ship? TAXES! Even if you’re a one-woman bers, because many offer free or inexpen-
What made you decide to open your sive business resources and classes.
small business? I was getting weary of shop! Being in the right location for your
customer base, parking if you’re located What have you experienced through
being downsized/laid-off. I had always downtown, purchasing the right products your involvement with the Tulsa
wanted to work for myself, and I really for your customer base, marketing, bud- Small Business Connection? As I men-
wanted to be a part of the resurgence in gets and time to manage everything, just
downtown Tulsa. I opened a boutique in the to name a few! tioned, time is a challenge. Being a one-
business section (Deco District) since there person shop, it’s sometimes hard to attend
were residential properties popping up all What do you find most rewarding the Connection’s networking opportuni-
around 6th and Main Street. Alas, I think about operating a small business? ties, but when I do get the opportunity to
I was a little ahead of my time. Although go, I’m always glad I did. Not only do I get
the foot traffic was fair, it wasn’t enough Working for myself, helping someone find to promote my business, but I also meet so
to sustain a boutique of that size. I recently the right look, marketing and meeting new many other business owners who share best
moved the store to south Tulsa, but I hope people. I sell items made by local artists and practices, marketing ideas, etc. We are very
to maybe make an appearance downtown nonprofits, and I love being able to support fortunate that the Tulsa Regional Chamber
again. and help others. has instituted this into their [program-
ming], as Tulsa is known for its many small
What advice would you give to any businesses/entrepreneurs.
would-be small business owners con-
sidering starting a business in the How do your small business begin-
Tulsa area? Really do your due diligence. nings impact your passion for being
a leader for the next generation of
Before locking in on a location, check with small businesses? I would be happy to
other businesses in that area to find out
about traffic patterns, the landlord, crime be a mentor for someone wanting to get
rate, etc. Take as many classes on how to into the retail business. I know most people
run a business as possible. Meet with other think that owning a boutique is all about
business owners in your field to learn the buying clothes and moving them around –
pluses and minuses of your business. Find a there is so much more.
mentor. Promote your company in as many

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Sky-high impact

Statewide aerospace study measures industry’s economic activity

Oklahoma’s economy has a long history with the aerospace industry, The Tulsa Regional Chamber, along with the Tulsa Airports Improve-
which supports thousands of civilian, government and military jobs. ment Trust, contributed funding in order to expand the scope of the
Spread out across the public and private sectors, the full scope of study to include off-airport aviation and aerospace employers in the
the industry’s economic activity constantly evolves and is difficult to Tulsa metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Statewide, there are more
measure comprehensively. In an update to nearly 20-year-old data, than 870 aerospace and aviation businesses not located on airports,
the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission recently completed the State- 286 of which are located in the Tulsa MSA.
wide Aviation & Aerospace Economic Impact Study. Findings show
that airports, off-airport aviation and aerospace businesses, and mili- “The strong presence of the aviation and aerospace sector through-
tary aviation produce almost $44 billion in annual economic activity out our region reflects the commitment of our educational and leg-
in Oklahoma. Tulsa’s share of that production is $11.7 billion, which islative institutions to deliver a high-quality workforce pipeline and a
supports nearly 59,000 jobs. business-friendly operating environment,” said Tulsa Regional Cham-
ber President and CEO Mike Neal.
“Of all the findings released by this study, we were thrilled to see that
Tulsa International had the largest impact of any civilian airport in the The study also took an in-depth look at certain sub-sectors within
state,” said Tulsa International Airport CEO Mark VanLoh. “It goes to aviation, including agricultural aviation, aviation education, emer-
show that [the Tulsa airport] is more than just a place to take a com- gency medical and healthcare services supported by aviation, and
mercial airline flight, it’s one of the major economic contributors for the unmanned aerial systems industry. The study also considers how
Oklahoma.” non-aviation businesses such as QuikTrip, Kimberly-Clark, Williams
and Laredo Petroleum use aviation to drive efficiency.
The study measured the total economic impact of each individual
airport in the state, and then combined each of the 109 individual air- The Chamber is committed to growing and strengthening the avia-
port impacts in the Oklahoma Airport System with the impacts of the tion and aerospace industry in northeast Oklahoma. The results of
state’s three Air Force bases at Altus, Tinker and Vance. The economic this study provide focus for pursuing future economic development
impact of each airport includes annual jobs supported, payroll associ- opportunities that will complement existing companies and bolster
ated with these jobs and annual economic activity or output gener- the regional economy.
ated by the airport.

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GTRHOEWFIUNTGUFROER

Wisconsin manufacturer breaks ground on new Tulsa campus

Greenheck Group, a Wisconsin-based manu- and site selection, work-
facturer of air movement, control and condi- force needs, engineer-
tioning equipment, broke ground in Septem- ing, and infrastructure.
ber on a new manufacturing campus in Tulsa. In addition, the Cham-
Located near Apache and 129th E. Ave, the ber facilitated introduc-
facility will establish a presence in northeast tions between Green-
Oklahoma for the 70-year-old company. heck Group leadership
and existing northeast
Preliminary plans call for the construction of Oklahoma companies
two 100,000-square-foot manufacturing fa- that could offer a first-
cilities and a 20,000-square-foot office build- hand perspective on
ing. The company expects to be operational the region’s business
at its first of two facilities by the summer of climate.
2018 and hire approximately 75 employees
during the first year of operations. “Greenheck Group’s

“The Tulsa community is extraordinary,” said expansion in Tulsa will
Greenheck Group CEO Jim McIntyre. “The
central location to our customers, the robust create high-quality
and growing business areas, and ready ac-
cess to a smart and talented workforce made jobs,” said Brien Thor-
the decision to expand into Tulsa an effortless
one. We appreciate the sincere hospitality this stenberg, senior vice
city has shown to us. Since our humble begin-
nings in 1947, the Greenheck Group story is president of economic
one of continuous growth and innovation. I
believe this is because, regardless of location, development at the Tul-
our teams of employees have taken to heart
our company’s core values and have placed sa Regional Chamber.
an emphasis on continuous improvement
through learning, innovation and teamwork.” “During the site selection process, I was con- operation could grow substantially as future
business needs dictate expansion.
The Tulsa Regional Chamber first engaged tinually impressed with Greenheck Group’s
with Greenheck Group in February, help- “We are thrilled with the decision
ing the company coordinate a site visit to leadership team. The company’s personal- to expand operations into Tulsa,
northeast Oklahoma. Chamber staff worked and we aim to be an employer of
with Greenheck Group personnel for several ity, values and culture are a genuine fit with choice in the area.”
months as their primary point of contact for Kathy Drengler, Greenheck Group
finalizing project details, including real estate those of the Tulsa business community. The Vice President of Human Resources

partners involved in this project developed “We are thrilled with the decision to expand
operations into Tulsa, and we aim to be an em-
a strong sense of trust that ultimately made ployer of choice in the area,” said Greenheck

Tulsa the successful candidate for Greenheck

Group’s expansion.”

Greenheck Group employs more than 3,300
individuals worldwide, with manufacturing
and assembly facilities in Wisconsin, Cali-
fornia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Minnesota and
North Carolina, as well as Mexico and India.
The company’s leadership expects the Tulsa

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Group Vice President of Human Resources more prosperous state. Greenheck Group is a The City of Tulsa has been diligently working
Kathy Drengler. “We plan to accomplish this three-time winner of the Wisconsin Manufac- with Greenheck staff in Wisconsin and local
by providing competitive wages, a broad turer of the Year Award and a prime example contractors in advance of this groundbreak-
offering of employee benefits, employee of the type of quality company we strive to ing, and we are committed to working as a
growth opportunities through training and attract with Oklahoma’s pro-business policies partner throughout the development pro-
development, and a campus that will provide and programs.” cess. I look forward to seeing the results of
a suite of employee amenities and services what I know will be months of hard work when
such as an onsite health and wellness center.” A number of economic development part- the campus opens for business in 2018.”
ners contributed to the successful attraction
Greenheck Group’s flagship ventilation prod- of Greenheck Group to northeast Oklahoma, “We are proud to have joined so many
ucts are used in hospitals, office buildings, including the City of Tulsa, the Oklahoma outstanding partners, including the City of
hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, schools, Department of Commerce and the Cherokee Tulsa, the Tulsa Regional Chamber and the
industrial plants and other commercial build- Nation. Oklahoma Commerce Department, to see
ings. Its product portfolio includes architec- this expansion project succeed and be here
tural louvers and sunshades, specialized air- “The substantial investment that Greenheck as Greenheck officially launches its new ad-
handling systems, heating and cooling coils, Group is making in Tulsa is truly a sign of their vanced manufacturing facility in northeast
kitchen ventilation systems, and many related long-term commitment to the community,” Oklahoma,” said Cherokee Nation Principal
accessories and services. said Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum. “Additionally, Chief Bill John Baker. “Cherokee Nation
the level of thought that I know has already will remain diligently involved, ensuring a
“This investment by Greenheck gone into master planning the campus is a skilled workforce is trained and ready to ful-
Group is great news for our state, testament to Greenheck’s desire to be an fill the quality jobs Greenheck will create in
and also the latest proof of our employer of choice for the residents of Tulsa. Oklahoma.”
continued efforts to diversify
and grow manufacturing jobs in Through the Tulsa’s Future regional economic
Oklahoma.” development plan, the Chamber ensures a
Mary Fallin, Oklahoma Governor more prosperous future for northeast Okla-
homa. Greenheck Group’s Tulsa expansion is
significant progress toward that goal.

“This investment by Greenheck Group is
great news for our state, and also the latest
proof of our continued efforts to diversify and
grow manufacturing jobs in Oklahoma,” said
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin. “The jobs
Greenheck Group is bringing to Oklahoma
are good, high-paying jobs that will help
improve our overall economy and make us a

TULSA’S FUTURE III JOB CREATION PROGRESS
Jobs created in 2017: 3,419 | Total jobs created by TFIII: 7,206 | Total new jobs with salary greater than $50K annually: 4,362

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SPEAKING WITH ONEVOICE
Regional legislative agenda contents finalized

Ten years ago, northeast Oklahoma’s cham- The agenda contains 15 state and 15 federal
bers of commerce banded together to sup- priorities that will direct the coalition’s ad-
port a unified legislative agenda for the re- vocacy efforts throughout 2018, whether at
gion. Melding diverse interests, perspectives the Oklahoma Capitol or in Washington, D.C.
and motivations, the chambers recognized Past victories for coalition priorities include
that the region’s influence is stronger when it funding for the OKPOP Museum, completion
speaks with one voice. Ten years later, that vi- of the Gilcrease Expressway, reform to the
sion has come to be adopted by more than 70 state’s workers’ compensation system and
cities, counties, economic development enti- the modernization of Oklahoma’s adult bev-
ties and educational institutions – the coali- erage laws. Each task force has at least one
tion of organizations endorsing the OneVoice state and one federal priority on the agenda
Regional Legislative Agenda. to ensure a comprehensive, pro-growth
platform.
As a regional advocacy initiative for business-
friendly public policy, the OneVoice process After years of patchwork state budgets and
relies on hundreds of volunteers from across revenue failures, the 2017 summit also pre-
northeast Oklahoma to form the annual legis- viewed a new addition to the annual One-
lative agenda. Nine issue-specific task forces Voice process. Representatives from each
meet during the summer to issue policy rec- task force have convened a OneVoice budget
ommendations on how to help ensure a pros- steering committee to offer recommenda-
perous economy, build infrastructure critical tions on how to fund Oklahoma's core ser-
to business success and maintain a healthy vices. This committee will remain active in the
and educated workforce. At the OneVoice coming months as Oklahoma grapples with
Regional Legislative Summit in September, its ongoing budget challenges.
nearly 400 representatives from Chamber
member companies and regional partners
debated those recommendations and final-
ized the contents of the 2018 agenda.

2018 ONEVOICE
REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

STATE PRIORITIES FEDERAL PRIORITIES

Address the Teacher Shortage AmeriCorps Funding
Criminal Justice Reform Collection of Online Sales/Use Taxes
Economic Incentives Eliminate Barriers to Greater Use of Natural Gas
Fund OCAST (Oklahoma Center for the Federal Criminal Justice Reform
Advancement of Science and Technology) Federal Health Care Reform
Fund Public Education for the 21st Century Federal Historic Tax Credits
Health Care Workforce Expansion Fund Pell Grant Program
Local Funding of Education Maintain Funding for EPA Brownfields Program
Modernizing Oklahoma’s Alcohol Laws McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System
Municipal Funding Diversification Mental Health Reform
Promote Robust Energy Production Protect Federal Nutrition Programs
Protect Health Coverage Support Pell Eligibility for Short-Term,
Support Behavioral Health Services Industry-Driven Training
Support Critically Needed Road Funding Support Training of Middle-Skill Workers
Support Sensible Water Policy and Tulsa’s Levee System
Environmental Funding SBA Loan Programs
Workforce Development through TANF Funds

16 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2017

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TULSA RUN CLIMBS OVER THE HILL

Known as “Oklahoma’s most of Brookside and Cherry Street in 2001. With a Purolator truck pulled onto Boston Avenue
historic foot race,” the Tulsa construction on A Gathering Place for Tulsa right in front of the runners. Nzau stopped,
Federal Credit Union Tulsa Run finishing soon, part of the race could move while Rose swung wide and sprinted to vic-
celebrates its 40th running in back to Riverside Drive and take on many of tory and a new course record. The following
2017. Throughout its 40 years, the features of the original course. year, the Purolator Company invited Rose
the run has become a Tulsa and Nzau back for a rematch. In a twist on the
tradition, hosting Olympians, Many stories make up the legacy of the Tulsa 1982 finish, Nzau came out on top.

running legends, race enthusi- Run, but none top 1982’s “Puralator race.”
asts and families alike. Now the The field included Nick Rose of Great Britain One of the cornerstones of the Tulsa Federal
third-largest run in the state, it and Josephy Nzau of Kenya as early favorites. Credit Union Tulsa Run is giving back to the
has become a race for everyone, Due to the NFL strike that year, the race was community, which is a highlight for Tulsa Run
all without losing its competitive edge. televised across the nation. During the race, sponsors and partners. Since 2011, the Tulsa
Rose and Nzau distanced themselves from Sports Commission has donated more than
The race was created by local legends: Art the pack and battled head-to-head toward $180,000 to local nonprofits, and more than
Browning, Bob Harbison, Herb Beattie, Larry the finish line. Within 100 yards of the finish, $20,000 to local schools. This year’s benefi-
Aduddell, Bob Haring and Nancy Leake were ciaries are River Parks, Tulsa STEM Alliance,
at the helm, and Olympic marathon champi- Tulsa Tough, Lindsey House, Global Gardens,
on Frank Shorter proposed the 15K distance. Aim High Gymnastics, Assistance League of
Their idea quickly became the go-to race in Tulsa, and Emergency Infant Services.
Tulsa, welcoming participants from around
the world. The 40th-year celebration will give Tulsans
and visitors a chance to look back at the be-
The Tulsa Sports Commission, housed at the ginnings of this Tulsa tradition, and an oppor-
Tulsa Regional Chamber, works annually to tunity to see for themselves what makes Tulsa
maintain the Tulsa Run’s signature spirit of tra- and its running community so special.
dition, community and hospitality for runners
and volunteers. Participants have learned to
expect a rigorous course with lots of cheers of
support along the way from spectators, while
volunteers work long hours to make race day
a memorable and runner-friendly experience.

More than 153,000 finishers have completed
the Tulsa Run’s 15K, making it a favored race
among longtime participants and elite ath-
letes. Runners have traveled to Tulsa from
all across the United States and 23 different
countries to participate in the Tulsa Run, and
16 runners have completed the 15K every
year since the race started 40 years ago. In
2013, United States Track and Field (USATF) –
the national governing body for the sports of
track and field, road running, and cross coun-
try running – agreed to a five-year contract
with the Tulsa Sports Commission to hold the
annual Masters 15K Championships coinci-
dent with the Tulsa Run.

The Tulsa Run’s course begins in the city’s
downtown core. After runners power through
midtown Tulsa, the climb uphill on Boston Av-
enue is one of the most well-known finishes
of any race in the region. The original course
has been altered several times over the past
four decades, including the notable addition

18 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2017

2017 MEMBER SATISFACTION
SURVEY FINDINGS

Throughout the summer, the Chamber collected responses for its an- Members said they would like to see more cost-saving benefits, in-
nual member satisfaction survey. As a member-based organization, the creased visibility, access to more free resources to learn and grow, op-
Chamber requires feedback to ensure it remains a relevant resource portunities for members to provide to help other businesses succeed,
and productive partner. The goal of the survey was to learn member and better recognition for investment increases.
companies’ primary motivations for being a Chamber member, and to
assess satisfaction with membership. Thank you to everyone who took time to complete the survey. Feedback

More than 400 members took the survey, providing informative re- without action is useless, so the Chamber’s next step is to begin imple-
sponses and feedback. Key highlights include a 14 percent increase
in the organization’s Net Promoter Index (NPI), which measures the menting changes based on the
percentage of people who are likely to recommend the Chamber. The
increase in NPI put the Chamber in the top 25 percent of all companies survey’s results. The member- AREAS OF
across the United States. ship experience is a top priority, INCREASED
and the Chamber is dedicated to
improving programs, events and

resources to better meet mem- FOCUS
ber needs.

COST-SAVING BENEFITS

COMPANY VISIBILITY

S4U0RV0E+YS INCREASE IN NPI PUTS ACCESS TO FREE RESOURCES
TAKEN THE CHAMBER IN OPPORTUNITIES TO

TOP 25% PROVIDE SUPPORT TO
OTHER BUSINESSES
OF U.S. COMPANIES

TOP DESIRE TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE IMPROVE IMPACT AND
REASONS INCREASE SALES TO HELP THE REGIONAL ENHANCE
AT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS THE REGION
FOR ECONOMY
MEMBERSHIP

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leaders I know, I often find they spend community.
COMMUNITY significant time engaging in commu-
OUTREACH nity outreach and service. These leaders Community outreach is also a great way
know there are many benefits to commu- to keep employees engaged with your
Wendy Thomas nity engagement, not just for themselves company. Our employees, especially mil-
and the people in their community, but lennials, want to work for a company that
Executive Director, Leadership Tulsa for their organizations as well. shares their values and practices those
values through its actions. Encouraging
Much of Tulsa business is done around community participation can be a great
community tables. We tend to trust our way for your employees to access profes-
own business with those who have per- sional development opportunities. Many
formed well when entrusted with the volunteer positions can lead to leader-
greater good of our community, and we ship roles that allow them to learn and
like to do business with those who share practice new skills and talents.
our values and priorities.
Leadership Tulsa is a great resource if
In the Tulsa region, community service you are looking for ways to increase your
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FEATURED ARTIST

Erin O'Dowd

Four years after winning the Spotlight Songwriter Competition, Tulsan
Erin O’Dowd will release her long-awaited debut album, “Old Town,”
later this year. O’Dowd’s music explores her deep personal connection
to northeast Oklahoma, based on “the belief that a place is inseparable
from its past.” In 2017, a tour of the northeastern United States, as well as
slots in several regional folk and roots festivals, exposed the Americana
songwriter to new audiences across the country.

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TECH TALENT

Coding school opens at Tulsa’s basecamp for entrepreneurs

Nurturing Tulsa's entrepreneurial ecosystem "The opening of a seventh Coding Dojo Coding Dojo says that despite its small
is one of the four strategic priorities of Tulsa's campus is a significant milestone for both our footprint, Tulsa is one of the top markets
Future, the Chamber-led regional economic organization and the City of Tulsa," said Jay for skilled tech workers in the central United
development plan. The Chamber provides Patel, Coding Dojo COO and CFO. "Coding States. The region is “a unique opportunity
financial and technical support to 36 Degrees Dojo aims to help fulfill the need for technol- for anyone looking to get into tech, where the
North, downtown Tulsa’s entrepreneurial ogy talent in the area and propel other tech- demand for tech talent greatly exceeds the
resource center; and operates The Forge, an nology professionals into promising careers. local supply.”
accredited business incubator for local start- We are excited about this opportunity to help
ups. Beginning this fall, a premier national grow and legitimize Tulsa's tech landscape." In addition to supporting the information
coding school – Coding Dojo – will join that technology sector, increasing the availability
ecosystem at 36°N and offer an intensive cod- Information technology is a target industry of skilled tech talent improves the region’s
ing and programming bootcamp. for Tulsa’s Future, and tech jobs are in de- global competitiveness and aids other sec-
mand across a range of industry sectors. Ac- tors with growing tech needs, such as trans-
The Tulsa campus will be the seventh loca- cording to the University of Oklahoma Ronnie portation and logistics, health care, and
tion for Coding Dojo and the first to open K. Irani Center for the Creation of Economic professional services. Employers interested
in a mid-size metro area. Coding Dojo also Wealth, the Tulsa metro has more than 2,000 in accessing Coding Dojo’s network of gradu-
operates in San Francisco, Seattle, Los An- potential computer coders. However, nearly ates can visit codingdojo.com/employer-
geles, Dallas, Chicago and Washington, D.C. 4,455 coding positions go unfilled annually pledge to learn more.
Students obtain 60 to 70 hours of instruction in the region. Nationwide, the U.S. Bureau
in the 14-week program, and average more of Labor Statistics projects there will be one
than $75,000 annually after graduation. million more computing jobs than computer
science graduates by 2020.

22 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2017

TYPROS 2017

Honorary Chairs – Mayor G.T. Bynum and Susan Bynum

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Awards. This tax-deductible donation will help provide strategic funding for economic

development and placemaking projects that engage young, creative talent in the Tulsa region.

Become a Boomtown sponsor at typros.org/boomtownawards.

Friday, November 10, 2017 Greenwood Cultural Center

6 p.m. | VIP Cocktail Hour 322 N. Greenwood Ave. | Tulsa, OK 74102
7:15 p.m. | Dinner & Awards Ceremony

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2017 ECONOMIC Featured speaker:
FINOCRLUUMSION
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Tuesday, October 24
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Bank of Oklahoma | CF Industries | Cox Communications | Hall Estill
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T.D. Williamson | The Tulsa Voice | The University of Oklahoma – Tulsa

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2017 OFFICERS VICE CHAIR, TULSA & OKLAHOMA BIZPAC IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, Heath Aucoin
Jay Helm TULSA'S YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Vice President of Operations,
CHAIR President, American Residential Group Daniel Regan VisitTulsa & Tulsa Sports Commission
Phil Albert Vice President, Price Family
President, Pelco Structural, LLC VICE CHAIR, SPORTS Properties, LLC Jessica Lowe-Betts
David Jeter Vice President of Marketing
CHAIR-ELECT Senior Vice President of Business AT-LARGE MEMBER & Branding, VisitTulsa & Tulsa
Steve Bradshaw Banking, Bank of Oklahoma Stuart Solomon Sports Commission
President & CEO, BOK Financial President & COO, Public Service
VICE CHAIR, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Company of Oklahoma Vince Trinidad
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Marilyn Ihloff Executive Director, Tulsa Sports
Jeff Dunn President, Ihloff Salon & Day Spa AT-LARGE MEMBER Commission
President, Mill Creek Lumber & David Stratton
Supply Company CHAIR, TULSA’S FUTURE Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Jeff Stava Brien Thorstenberg
PRESIDENT & CEO COO, Tulsa Community Foundation AT-LARGE MEMBER Senior Vice President
Mike Neal, CCE, CCD, HLM Dick Williamson
President & CEO, Tulsa Regional VICE CHAIR, SMALL BUSINESS Chairman Emeritus, T. D. Williamson, Inc. Kathy Duck
Chamber Lori Dreiling Executive Director, Tulsa Small
Owner, Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa, Inc. LEADERSHIP TEAM Business Connection
LEGAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY
David Keglovits VICE CHAIR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & COO GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Chairman of the Board, Gordy Guest Justin McLaughlin, CEcD, CCE Elizabeth Osburn
GableGotwals Senior Principal & CEO, Cyntergy AEC Senior Vice President
MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS
TREASURER VICE CHAIR, TOURISM Jim Morgan Zack Stoycoff
Jason Martin Bob McGrew Senior Vice President Vice President
President, Omega Capital President & CEO, T. D. Williamson,
Inc. EDUCATION & WORKFORCE FINANCE
VICE CHAIRS OF THE BOARD Dr. Brett Campbell Nancy Carter, CPA
VICE CHAIR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Senior Vice President Vice President
VICE CHAIR, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Sid McAnnally
Bill Masterson, Jr. Senior Vice President of Operations, Kuma Roberts RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
President & Publisher, Tulsa World ONE Gas, Inc. Executive Director, Talent Attraction, Allison Walden, CRFE, IOM
Media Company Retention & Mosaic Senior Vice President
VICE CHAIR, EDUCATION & WORKFORCE
VICE CHAIR, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Wes Mitchell Maggie Hoey Steffanie Bonner
Dan Sullivan Executive Director, TYPros Vice President
General Manager/CEO, Grand River AT-LARGE MEMBER
Dam Authority Ken Levit REGIONAL TOURISM Karen Humphrey
Executive Director, George Kaiser Ray Hoyt Executive Director, Resource
VICE CHAIR, MARKETING & Family Foundation Senior Vice President, VisitTulsa, Tulsa Campaign
COMMUNICATIONS Sports Commission & Tulsa FMAC
David Stewart
Chief Administrative Officer, Vanesa Masucci
MidAmerica Industrial Park Vice President, VisitTulsa

26 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2017

WHY SHOULD YOU #SHOPSMALL?

Small business is a big deal to our local economies:

• Oklahoma has 333,552 small businesses that employ 693,732 individuals.
• Small businesses account for roughly 85 percent of companies in the Tulsa region.

• In northeast Oklahoma, small businesses create two out of every three jobs.

Shopping locally puts money back into the region's economy,
ensuring valuable tax dollars help fund our communities' core services.

The Tulsa Regional Chamber and the Tulsa Small Business
Connection encourage you to #ShopSmall Saturday, Nov. 25.

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