Our Members

“OEDC as the Economic Development Resource for Oklahoma, is an organization of economic development practitioners and advocates promoting a competitive business climate through legislative initiatives, coalition building and professional development.”

Ms. Paisley Hopkins, Executive Director Yukon Chamber of Commerce 510 Elm Ave Yukon, OK 73099-2525 405-354-3567 405-350-0724 Email contact form	Mr. LaVern Phillips, President Woodward Industrial Foundation PO Box 1026 Woodward, OK 73802 580-254-5616 580-254-5633 Email contact form
Mr. Scott Williams, C & I Marketing Director Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc. 701 NE 7th PO Box 429 Anadarko, OK 73005 405-247-4563 405-247-4539 Email contact form	Ms. Darla Heller, Educator, Community Development Wagoner County Economic Development Authority 30058 E 147 Street South P O Box 487 Coweta, OK 74429-0487 918-486-4589 918-486-4450 Email contact form
Mr. Jim Fram,CCE, CEcD, Senior V.P. of Economic Development Tulsa Metro Chamber Williams Center Tower II Two West Second Street Ste 150 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-560-0231 918-599-6122 Email contact form	Mr. Rusty Linker, Director, New Business Development & Marketing Tulsa Metro Chamber Williams Center Tower II Two West Second Street Ste 150 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-560-0233 918-585-8386 Email contact form
Mr. Justin McLaughlin, Vice President of Economic Development Tulsa Metro Chamber Williams Center Tower II Two West Second Street Ste 150 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-585-1201 918-599-6122 Email contact form	Mr. Michael Neal, CCE, CCD, President & CEO Tulsa Metro Chamber Williams Center Tower II Two West Second Street Ste 150 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-560-0210 918-585-8386 Email contact form
Ms. Denise Reid, Director, Talent Strategies & Recruit Tulsa Metro Chamber Williams Center Tower II Two West Second Street Ste 150 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-560-0255 918-633-0073 Email contact form	Ms. Kinnie Tilly, Director, Small & Minority Business Tulsa Metro Chamber Williams Center Tower II Two West Second Street Ste 150 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-560-0242 918-599-6122 Email contact form
Kayvon Olomi, Tulsa Metro Chamber Williams Center Tower II Two West Second Street, Suite 150 Tulsa, OK 74103-3105 918-585-1201 918-599-6122 Email contact form	Ms. Elissa Baker, Tulsa Metro Chamber Williams Center Tower II Two West Second Street, Suite 150 Tulsa, OK 74103-3105 918-585-1201 918-599-6122 Email contact form
Ms. Lisa Palmer, Dean, Corporate & Continuing Education Tulsa Community College 6111 East Skelly Drive Tulsa, OK 74135 918-595-7831 Email contact form	Mr. Daniel Pullin, VP for Strategic Planning & Economic Development The University of Oklahoma 201 David L. Boren Boulevard, Suite 100 Norman, OK 73109 405-325-9030 405-325-0328 Email contact form
Mr. Fred Morgan, President & CEO The State Chamber of Oklahoma 330 NE 10th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-235-3669 405-235-3670 Email contact form	Mrs. Danna Fowble, V.P. Federation & Grassroots Development The State Chamber 330 NE 10th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-235-3669 405-235-3670 Email contact form
Char Page, Executive Director The Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce 302 West Main Street, Ste 104 Purcell, OK 73080 405-527-3093 405-527-4351 Email contact form	Mr. Jim Mason, Executive Director Technology Initiatives 4105 Redbud Lane Edmond, OK 73034 405-664-0273 Email contact form
Mr. Josh McKim, Executive Director, Economic Development Stillwater Chamber of Commerce 409 S Main PO Box 1687 Stillwater, OK 74076 405-372-5573 405-372-4316 Email contact form	Ms. Lisa Navrkal, President & CEO Stillwater Chamber of Commerce 409 S Main Stillwater, OK 74074 405-372-5573 405-372-4316 Email contact form

Top Three Legislative Priorities:

Economic Development Incentives - Investment and job creation

Fund the Governor's Quick Action Closing Fund enabling the state to respond quickly to economic opportunities and compete effectively.
We need economic development incentives that are transparent and are fiscally responsible for continued growth of business across the state. The economic development profession is supportive of reviewing economic incentives to ensure they are being used appropriately in attracting and growing industry, by not only focusing on creating jobs but taking a look at capital asset and investment into the communities that make up Oklahoma.
Protect the current objectives of Tax Increment Financing as a primary economic development tool.

Education and Workforce Development Training - Creating a quality workforce

Economic Development growth must be coupled with education and training. As economic development professionals we struggle daily with the need to have a skilled workforce and support efforts to improve Oklahoma's workforce and education system:

Supports the development of a strong workforce by ensuring that Oklahoma's workforce delivery and training programs are the best in the nation that meets the skills needs by employers.
Support ongoing efforts of the entire education system (common education; institutions of higher learning; and career technology centers) and the business community to assure that what is taught in the classroom is relevant to Oklahoma's current and future workforce needs. Programs include, but are not limited to: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Training for Industry Programs (TIP) and Certified Ready Certificates/Communities (CRC), i.e., WorkKeys, Key Train.
Support a performance based system for educators and the incorporation of career awareness programs into the common education system while allowing local school districts the flexibility of lengthening the school year.

Workers' Compensation - Alternative coverage and equivalent benefits

We support legislation that will allow Oklahoma employers to obtain alternative coverage in providing workers' compensation, as long as they provide equivalent benefits to protect their workers.

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