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. Janet Yowell, Executive Director Edmond Economic Development Authority 825 E 2nd Street Suite 200 Edmond, OK 73034 405-340-0116 ext 302 405-340-0891 Email contact form	Mr. Mike Woods, Professor OSU - Cooperate Extension Service 308 Agricultural Hall Stillwater, OK 74078 405-744-6161 405-744-8210 Email contact form
Mr. Don Wood, CEcD, Executive Director Norman Economic Development Coalition, Inc. 710 Asp Avenue Ste 100 Norman, OK 73069 405-573-1900 405-573-1999 Email contact form	Mr. David Wood, President Bartlesville Development Corporation 201 SW Keeler Ave Bartlesville, OK 74003 918-336-7371 918-337-0216 Email contact form
Ms. Della Wilson, President Pauls Valley Chambers of Commerce 112 E Paul Avenue PO Box 638 Pauls Valley, OK 73075 405-238-6491 405-238-2335 Email contact form	Mr. Roy Williams, President & CEO Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce 123 Park Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73102 405-297-8900 405-297-8909 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. Alba Weaver, Economic Development Project Manager OGE Energy Corp 321 N Harvey PO Box 321 M/C 206 Oklahoma City, OK 73101 405-553-3927 405-553-3838 Email contact form
Ms. Linda Walter, Country Reference Assistant II Oklahoma Department of Commerce 900 N Stiles Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73104-3234 405-815-5216 405-815-5245 Email contact form	Ms. Kay Wade, Executive Director Logan County Economic Development Corporation 212 W Oklahoma PO Box 995 Guthrie, OK 73044 405-282-0060 405-282-0061 Email contact form
Mr. Blake Wade, President Oklahoma Business Roundtable 900 N Stiles Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-235-3787 405-235-3790 Email contact form	Mr. Mark VanLandingham, Vice President, Government Relations & Policy Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce 123 Park Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73102 405-297-8925 405-297-8916 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	Mr. Brien Thorstenberg, Director of Business and Economic Development Muskogee City-County Port Authority 216 W Okmulgee Muskogee, OK 74401 918-682-7887 918-683-2110 Email contact form
Mr. Mickey Thompson, Executive Director Rogers County Industrial Development Authority 1503 N Lynn Riggs Blvd Ste D PO Box 606 Claremore, OK 74018 918-343-8959 918-343-2907 Email contact form	Ms. Lea Taylor, Executive Director Fort Smith Regional Alliance P O box 1058 Fort Smith, AR 72916 479-414-2087 Email contact form
Mr. Ken Talley, Economic Development Specialist II Oklahoma Department of Commerce 900 N Stiles Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73104-3234 405-815-5218 405-815-5109 Email contact form	Mr. Christopher Suttle, Economic Development Specialist Oklahoma Department of Commerce 900 N Stiles Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73104-3234 405-815-5123 405-605-2928 Email contact form
Mr. Wes Stucky, President Ardmore Chamber of Commerce & Dev. Authority 410 W Main PO Box 1585 Ardmore, OK 73402-1585 580 223-7765 (B) 580-221-0594 cell 580 223-7825 Email contact form	Mr. Jim Stout, Community Relations Manager Oklahoma Natural Gas Co. 5848 E 15th Street PO Box 871 Tulsa, OK 74102 918-831-8374 918-831-8213 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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