Chamber Chat

Rich Cantillon, President Ponca City Chamber/Tourism Bureau

The Education and Workforce Development Committee will meet Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Chamber Office. All Chamber members are invited to participate with this great committee. This important Chamber Committee is focused on assisting both our public and private schools.

Ponca City Business Council will meet Tuesday at 8 a.m. at the Chamber Office. This is a very active chamber committee. Here are their goals for the year.

Ponca City Business Council

Objective: Support and enhance Ponca City’s business community in the areas of business development, education, communication and networking opportunities through specific programs and activities directed to the needs of business.

Membership: Open to any Chamber member

Goals: To plan and coordinate activities, to include at least 4 educational workshops, to meet the current needs of business.

To recognize 12 outstanding business/partners during the year and make a recommendation for Business of the Year which will be recognized at the annual Chamber banquet.

To offer education on quality customer service.

To coordinate and promote “Shop Ponca First” programs such as Cash Mob and the Santa Buck Giveaway.

To promote Crazy Days.

To promote and support the Chamber Buck program.

To support ribbon cuttings, welcome new members to the Chamber and encourage all members to participate in the Ponca City Business Council.

Meeting Date: 1^st Tuesday – 8:00 a.m., Chamber Office Patt Hughes Board Room

Chair: Kerri Bowman, K & C Manufacturing Inc.

Vice Chair: Kelly Cross, Rick Scott Construction

This committee is making a difference for Ponca City businesses.