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IN THIS ISSUEPG 3 : VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH

PG 4 : SOCIALLY SPEAKING

PG 5 : ASK THE ECONOMIST: 36 Degrees North, Fostering Tulsa's Pioneering Spirit

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PG 10 : REGIONAL ADVOCACY IN ACTION

PG 11 : #TAKETUESDAYOFF

PG 13 : FIGHTING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO EDUCATION

PG 13 : TULSA SMALL BUSINESS CONNECTION PARTNERS WITH SCORE FOR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

PG 14 : ASSESSING THE REGIONAL WORKFORCE

PG 15 : 23RD ANNUAL RESOURCE CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY

PG 16 : D&I 101: CEO COMMITMENT

PG 18 : SPOTLIGHT: SMALL BUSINESS CONNECTION

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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Chamber Report, Williams Center Tower I, One West Third Street, Suite 100, Tulsa, OK 74103.2017 OFFICERSCHAIR Phil AlbertPresident, Pelco Structural, LLC

CHAIR-ELECT Steve BradshawPresident & CEO, BOK Financial

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Jeff DunnPresident, Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company

PRESIDENT & CEO Mike Neal, CCE, CCD, HLMPresident & CEO, Tulsa Regional Chamber

LEGAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY David KeglovitsChairman of the Board, GableGotwals

TREASURER Jason Martin President, Omega Capital

VICE CHAIRS OF THE BOARDVICE CHAIR, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Bill Masterson, Jr. President & Publisher, Tulsa World Media Company

VICE CHAIR, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Dan Sullivan General Manager/CEO, Grand River Dam Authority

VICE CHAIR, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS David Stewart Chief Administrative Officer, MidAmerica Industrial Park

VICE CHAIR, TULSA & OKLAHOMA BIZPAC Jay Helm President, American Residential Group

VICE CHAIR, SPORTS David JeterSenior Vice President of Business Banking, Bank of Oklahoma

VICE CHAIR, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Marilyn Ihloff President, Ihloff Salon & Day Spa

CHAIR, TULSA’S FUTURE Jeff StavaCOO, Tulsa Community Foundation

VICE CHAIR, SMALL BUSINESS Lori DreilingOwner, Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa, Inc.

VICE CHAIR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Gordy Guest Senior Principal & CEO, Cyntergy AEC

VICE CHAIR, TOURISM Bob McGrewPresident & CEO, T. D. Williamson, Inc.

VICE CHAIR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Sid McAnnallySenior Vice President of Operations, ONE Gas, Inc.

VICE CHAIR, EDUCATION & WORKFORCE Wes Mitchell Director of ITO Account Delivery, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

AT-LARGE MEMBER Ken LevitExecutive Director, George Kaiser Family Foundation

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, TULSA'S YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Daniel Regan Vice President, Price Family Properties, LLC

AT-LARGE MEMBER Stuart Solomon President & COO, Public Service Company of Oklahoma

AT-LARGE MEMBER David Stratton Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase

AT-LARGE MEMBER Dick Williamson Chairman Emeritus, T. D. Williamson, Inc.

LEADERSHIP TEAMEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & COO Justin McLaughlin, CCE, IOM

MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS Jim Morgan Senior Vice President

EDUCATION & WORKFORCE Dr. Brett Campbell Senior Vice President

Kuma Roberts Interim Executive Director, Mosaic & Workforce

REGIONAL TOURISM Ray Hoyt Senior Vice President, VisitTulsa & Tulsa Sports Commission

Vanesa Masucci Vice President, VisitTulsa

Heath Aucoin Vice President of Operations, VisitTulsa & Tulsa Sports Commission

Jessica Lowe-Betts Vice President of Marketing & Branding, VisitTulsa & Tulsa Sports Commission

Vince Trinidad Executive Director, Tulsa Sports Commission

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Brien Thorstenberg Senior Vice President

Kian Kamas Vice President

Kathy Duck Executive Director, Small Business Connection

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Elizabeth Osburn Senior Vice President

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ON THE COVER: The Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture hosted dozens of regional artists and entrepreneurs at the 2017 South By Southwest festival and conference. Read on to learn why Tulsa's presence at the festival is critical to attract attention to and investment in northeast Oklahoma.

Photo by Chuck Foxen

THE CHAMBER REPORT IS PUBLISHED SIX TIMES A YEAR BY THE TULSA REGIONAL CHAMBER

EDITORSJim Morgan Senior Vice President, CommunicationsChris Wylie Director of Accounts, Communications

PUBLICATION AND DESIGNBryan Campbell Director of Creative ServicesMeghan Garrett Graphic Design Manager

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UPCOMING EVENTS04.18.17CONGRESSIONAL FORUM FEATURING CONGRESSMAN JIM BRIDENSTINE Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 E. 2nd St., Tulsa | 8-9 a.m.

04.19.17MONTHLY CAPITOL LUNCHEONOK State Capitol | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

05.18.17MONTHLY CAPITOL LUNCHEONOK State Capitol | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

06.02.17LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING BREAKFAST Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 E. 2nd St., Tulsa | 7:30-9 a.m.

06.06.17BREAKFAST NETWORK DoubleTree Warren Place 6110 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa | 7:30-9 a.m.

06.07.17 - 06.09.17TULSA REGIONAL CHAMBER DC FLY-IN

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JANUARY VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTHKaylen Carpenter, Rib Crib

Rick Thomas, Tedford Insurance

JANUARY QUOTA MASTERSAimee Baird, Securian Advisors MidAmerica

Brent Landrum, FlyingTee

Chris Keener, Merrifield Office Supply

Deb Karstens, Benjamin Realty

Janna Eremita, Oklahoma Central Credit Union

Jessica Burns, America’s Incredible Pizza Company

Kevin O'Shaugnessy, RCB Bank

Marvin Krueger, Melaleuca, Inc.

Nicolas Stolusky, Tulsa Zoo

Tricia Weis, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

FEBRUARY VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTHNicolas Stolusky, Tulsa Zoo

FEBRUARY QUOTA MASTERSAimee Baird, Securian Advisors MidAmerica

Amy Henderson, Tulsa Oilers Hockey

Carl Novara, Novara Insurance Agency

Claudia Fields, Northwestern Mutual

Deb Karstens, eXp Realty

Jessica Burns, America’s Incredible Pizza Company

Kaylen Carpenter, Rib Crib BBQ

Marvin Krueger, Melaleuca, Inc.

Rick Thomas, Tedford Insurance

Stacie Cato, Saint Francis Community Services

Tricia Weis, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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Feb. 23 @VisitTulsa: Nearly 100 years since the Tulsa race riot, #TulsaTriumphs with the formation of the Tulsa Race Riot Centennial Commission.

Feb. 28 More than 50 young professionals from Tulsa and Claremore visited the state Capitol today for Tulsa's Young Professionals' annual event, YP Day at the Capitol, to lobby for issues including increased education funding, criminal justice reform and election reform.

March 1 Congratulations Abby Kurin, Director of The Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture, for being featured on the cover of The Tulsa Voice. Check out the latest issue to learn more about Tulsa FMAC.

March 3 Today launched an unprecedented study of northeast Oklahoma's labor force. Results from this analysis will give the Tulsa region a major advantage in economic development.Participate in the study yourself - visit bit.ly/TRCemployeesurvey.Thanks to ConsumerAffairs, Workforce Tulsa and Site Selection Group for joining us!

March 9 Chris Wylie, our director of accounts, is presenting at today's @PRSATulsa luncheon on all things video. Great job Chris!

March 10 Gov. Fallin visited 36 Degrees North for the first time today. Gov. Fallin, whose own son is an entrepreneur, said she's glad to see resources like 36 Degrees North that weren't available when her son left the state to pursue his career.

March 10 We are hosting our second Legislative Briefing Breakfast this morning, focusing on Oklahoma's transportation infrastructure.

March 10 For nearly a decade, the Tulsa Regional Chamber and its OneVoice partners have strongly supported the completion of the Gilcrease Expressway.

March 13 Congratulations to new member, Take 5 Oil Change, on your grand opening! #MemberMonday

March 15 Congratulations to the Tulsa business owners who received awards from the @SBAgov Oklahoma District Office.

March 17 Enjoy your #marchmadness and St. Patty's Day stay in #Tulsa today and Sunday by taking advantage of FREE shuttle service.

Socially Speaking... Ask the ECONOMIST

36 Degrees North: Fostering Tulsa’s pioneering spirit

Have a question for the “Ask the Economist” column? Email bobball@tulsachamber.com with “Ask the Economist” in the subject line.

Bob Ball, Economist & Economic Research Manager, Tulsa Regional Chamber

Creating and sustaining vibrant startups and small businesses is integral to attracting and retaining young talent to the Tulsa region. In January 2016, the Chamber and members of Tulsa’s en-trepreneurial community celebrated the opening of 36 Degrees North (36°N), Tulsa’s basecamp for entrepreneurs. The Chamber is a proud founding partner in the venture, along with the George Kaiser Family Foundation, the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation and Tulsa Tech. After a year of operations, 36°N and its members have made an indelible impact on the regional economy.Tulsa has a unique network of resources to help turn back-of-napkin ideas into successful, profitable companies. 36°N offers Tulsa entrepreneurs the physical space necessary for a startup to transition from concept to reality. The facility also fosters a com-munity among area entrepreneurs, with several events for both members and the general public hosted weekly.A recent survey shows that the collective efforts of Tulsa’s en-trepreneurs have made measurable contributions to the region. Organizations like 36°N provide the building blocks for a young, talented workforce that will continue to transform the northeast Oklahoma economy.

• Every 10 employees of member companies at 36°N support nearly four additional jobs throughout the Tulsa-area economy.• Member companies’ employees either earn or support the earning of $9.4 million in wages throughout the Tulsa-area economy.• The activity of member companies’ employees either contributes directly to or supports the production of $12 million in goods and services throughout the Tulsa-area economy.• Last year’s operations at 36°N supported the collection of $238,116 in local sales and property taxes.

IMPACT OF 36°N’S MEMBER COMPANIES, 2016 OPERATIONS

IMPACT TYPE EMPLOYMENT LABOR INCOME TOTAL VALUE ADDED TOTAL SALES TAX*

PROPERTY TAX

TOTAL TAXES, FEES, DIVIDENDS

Direct Effect 166 $6,663,634 $7,396,801

Indirect Effect 17 $827,337 $1,319,353

Induced Effect 43 $1,869,158 $3,257,214

TOTAL EFFECT 226 $9,360,129 $11,973,368 $274,281 $108,753 $672,754

*The amount of local sales tax (city and county) is $129,363.

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The city’s obses-sion with music began decades

ago, spurring the rise of the Western Swing genre in the 1930s and inspiring the “Tulsa Sound,” a style with devotees from Eric Clapton to Mark Knopfler. Countless Tulsa musicians achieved their own international acclaim, including Leon Russell, Wayman Tis-dale and J.J. Cale.As a city, Tulsa is home to one of the most vibrant local music scenes in the nation. The community is a haven for authentic, original songwriting that can be found at dozens of venues and bars across the metro area any night of the week.The Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Cul-ture (FMAC) capitalizes on this export to position northeast Oklahoma as a destina-tion for creativity. An affiliate organization of the Chamber’s regional tourism division alongside VisitTulsa (the city’s convention and visitors bureau) and the Tulsa Sports Commission, Tulsa FMAC develops and con-nects resources to further grow and enhance the region’s creative industries. Tulsa FMAC evolved out of the Tulsa Mayor’s Film and Music Office, launched in August 2013 and moved under VisitTulsa a year later. In 2015, the office became a separate entity.Helmed by Abby Kurin, Tulsa FMAC cultivates the region’s creative class through panels, networking events, and, as an accredited film commission, the support of local and national film productions. Kurin and her regional tour-ism colleagues also travel throughout the country to promote Tulsa and institutions at festivals and industry gatherings. But for the full spectrum of northeast Oklahoma’s creative assets, Tulsa FMAC’s biggest pro-motional opportunity is South By Southwest.

An annual conglomerate of festivals and conferences in Austin, Texas, South By South-west (SXSW) brings together innovators, art-ists and entrepreneurs to celebrate the con-vergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. In the 30 years since its founding, SXSW has grown into one of the largest and most prestigious events of its kind. More than 100,000 attendees visit Austin for SXSW’s concerts, networking events and presenta-tions, in addition to thousands of perfor-mances and parties that piggyback on the week-long event.“Our music history is one-of-a-kind, and our music scene is vibrant,” said Ray Hoyt, senior vice president of Tulsa Regional Tourism. “To highlight our city at an internationally known festival is a top prior-ity as we market Tulsa as a top national music destination.”The 2017 festival marked Tulsa’s third or-ganized participation in SXSW festivities. Recog-nizing the success of the city’s past contributions, SXSW invited Tulsa FMAC to host the Tulsa Music Showcase, an official festival stage. Tulsa band HANSON headlined the showcase in a preview set of their 25th anniversary world tour, with open-ing support from long-time festival favorites BRONCHO, among others.In addition to the showcase, Tulsa FMAC hosted the third iteration of its popular Tulsa Boom Factory, an official SXSW music day party that presented both established and up-and-coming performers. Tulsa also

showcased its Created in Tulsa trade show booth for the second year in a row, giving lo-cal entrepreneurs, festivals and arts organiza-tions their own stage.“Tulsa FMAC’s platform at SXSW not only enhances each artist, entrepreneur or entity’s own profile, but it builds Tulsa’s standing as a creative hub,” said Kurin. “SXSW’s unique combination of music, film and innovation is perfect for Tulsa’s own brand of creative entrepreneurship.”

Tulsa’s participation at SXSW dates back to 2015, when VisitTulsa coordinated the first Tulsa Boom Factory. The party provided ex-posure for both artists and entrepreneurs, with two stages for 11 acts and a separate “startup scene” room. With supporting part-nerships from the Lobeck Taylor Family Foun-dation, the BOK Center/SMG and the Woody Guthrie Center, Tulsa Boom Factory set the scene for rapid growth of the city’s presence at the festival.

BRONCHOSPIN’s “Best music from SXSW”

“[BRONCHO] played a spectacularly loud set, creating a wall of sound that closed in around the audience.”

Music: it’s one of Tulsa’s most

well-known exports.“We got involved with Tulsa Boom Fac-tory first and foremost because we feel it is important to promote our city as a hub for music and entertainment,” said Jeff Nickler, general manager of the BOK Center. “SXSW is the perfect venue to showcase Tulsa’s vi-brant music scene, innovation and spirit of entrepreneurship to hundreds of thousands of people.”In 2016, Tulsa FMAC hosted the second Tulsa Boom Factory, elevating the city’s reputation at SXSW in a big way. Tulsa music legend Leon Russell performed one of the last sets of his storied career before passing away later that year. Also in 2016, Tulsa FMAC debuted the Created in Tulsa booth, showcasing Tulsa’s entrepreneurial spirit to 65,000 trade show attendees. “People from all over the world travel to Austin for SXSW, and the Created in Tulsa booth adds our city to the conversation of being a front-runner in the creative scene,” said Kurin.SXSW’s niche in an arguably crowded music festival field dates back to its origins promot-ing Austin’s home-grown scene. Eschewing the corporatism of country music showcases in Nashville, the festival’s founders and sup-porters set out to produce an event that, as the New York Times describes, drew “song-writers who bypass current radio fare, either because they're more traditionalist or wild-er.” While SXSW has attracted criticism in its third decade for a now-cozy relationship with major advertisers, the festival retains its alternative and indie appeal.That appeal leaves Tulsans feeling right at home at SXSW. The regional music scene, from Red Dirt to psychedelic pop and every-thing in between, prides itself on authentic-ity. Not to say that Tulsa musicians avoid the mainstream for its own sake, but the soul of their music more often aims beyond com-mercial trendiness. Tulsa’s FMAC’s support of these musicians – as well as all manner of artists, innovators and performers – markets their authentic-ity and creativity to the world in ways not otherwise possible. Branding Tulsa as a destination for creativity presents enormous opportunity for the region. By leveraging Tulsa’s creative class; existing assets like the BOK Center, Cain’s Ballroom, and the Woody Guthrie Center; and coming attractions like OKPOP and the Bob Dylan ArchiveSM, Tulsa is poised to increase its tourism and investment potential.

Tulsa music legend Leon Russell performed at the 2016 Tulsa Boom Factory in one of the last sets of his storied career.

SXSW ARTISTS IN THE SPOTLIGHTTravis LinvilleRolling Stone’s “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know”

“His newest LP, Up Ahead… resound[s] with uncomplicated authenticity…”

Casii Stephan + BranjaeFeatured artists at MisFEST

“A music festival designed to build and showcase Tulsa’s community of women who work in music is launching this spring.”

HANSONUSA Today, “Hanson is treating the world to a 25th anniversary tour so get ready to 'MMMBop'”

“Zac, Taylor and Isaac are embarking on their ‘Middle Of Everywhere 25th Anniversary World Tour.’ Just try to remain calm.”

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OneVoice Day at the Capitol brings the Tulsa region’s priorities to the forefrontNortheast Oklahoma companies need pro-business public policy to grow and thrive. This principle has driven the Tulsa Regional Chamber’s signature legislative advocacy effort, OneVoice, for 10 years. With a coalition of nearly 70 organizations endorsing a common legislative agenda, OneVoice champions the interests of the Tulsa region’s business community to state and federal lawmakers. In February, more than 200 business and community leaders traveled to Oklahoma City for OneVoice Day at the Capitol, the Chamber’s signa-ture state advocacy event. The Chamber hosts OneVoice Day at the Capitol annually to enhance the region's presence at 23rd and Lincoln, and to share the OneVoice Regional Legislative Agenda with elected officials. This comprehensive agenda includes 15 state policy priorities that ensure a skilled and educated workforce, infrastructure critical to business success, and a prosperous economy. The day began with a welcome from Gov. Mary Fallin, during which she briefed attendees on her executive budget and held a candid discussion about revenue reform, public education and economic development. The group then traveled to the governor's mansion, where policymakers addressed education, criminal justice reform, health care and the budget deficit. The day ended with attendees taking their concerns directly to their elected representatives and advocating for OneVoice priorities at the Capitol.

Communities across northeast Oklahoma were represented at OneVoice Day at the Capitol, including Bixby, Broken Arrow, Collinsville, Claremore, Glenpool, Jenks, Muskogee, Owasso, Skiatook, Sand Springs, Sapulpa and Tulsa. The growing number of OneVoice agenda endorsees from around the region is a testament to the strength of the OneVoice process. Through the Chamber’s commitment

to regional legislative advocacy, cities, school districts, chambers and economic development organizations all unite with a common message, enabling the entire Tulsa region to speak with one voice. The Tulsa Regional Chamber will host the annual Tulsa Regional Washington D.C. Fly-In, June 7-9. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss federal OneVoice agenda issues with Oklahoma’s congressional delegation.

In 2016, Tulsa’s Young Professionals (TYPros) proved that the young professional voice matters. A year of concerted political engagement supported a 50 percent increase in young voter turnout for Tulsa’s mayoral primary. Last month, TYPros continued that momentum with the group’s annual YP Day at the Capitol. More than 50 young professionals heeded the call to #taketuesdayoff and traveled to Oklahoma City for a full day of advocacy and policy discussions with legislators. “YP Day at the Capitol is one of the most important engagement opportunities for our members throughout the year,” said 2017 TYPros Chair Stephanie Cameron. “It provides a chance for them to learn about our state's legislative processes and to connect with our elected officials. The goal of the event is to help our members feel empowered to influence the future of our state.” The day began with issue-specific panels on education and economic develop-ment, facilitating candid conversations with legislators from both sides of the aisle. In the afternoon, TYPros members had the opportunity to visit with legislators one-on-one. Advocacy for specific issues was guided by the organization’s formal policy positions, developed by an open committee last fall and approved by the TYPros volunteer leadership team. Not unlike the Chamber’s OneVoice priorities, TYPros’ main focus at the Capitol was education. “The big topic of the day was the importance of increasing education funding, and how it relates to a significant return on investment for our state,” said TYPros Government Relations Crew Leader Chase Beasley. “YP Day at the Capitol gives TYPros members a platform for their voices to be heard that they would not have had otherwise.” New for the 2017 installment of YP Day at the Capitol, TYPros joined forces with Cla-remore Collective, a regional young professionals organization. Like OneVoice, this partnership enabled both organizations to amplify the strength of their message.

REGIONAL ADVOCACY IN ACTION

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advocacy events and the OneVoice Regional

Legislative Agenda, visit tulsachamber.com.

#TakeTuesdayOff

TYPROS SUPPORTS• Teacher pay raises• Increased funding for primary education• Decriminalization of non-violent crimes through alternative rehabilitation treat- ments to reduce incarceration rates• Embracing diversity and inclusion as core values in attracting and retaining young talent• Diverse representation on city, county and state authorities, boards and commissions• More public transportation options• Removing barriers to voter registration• Complete streets planning and funding to increase walkability in our community• A four-year residential university in downtown Tulsa • Downtown tax credits • Medical marijuana legalization• Incentives that promote economic growth through industry diversification and entrepreneurship

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The Tulsa’s Future III regional economic de-velopment plan depends on increasing the number of adults in northeast Oklahoma with an associate’s degree or higher. With a growing number of jobs requiring a post-secondary degree, the Tulsa region cannot increase its economic potential without increasing the educational attainment of its workforce. To achieve this goal, Chamber staff regularly support community efforts that remove barriers to individuals pursuing a college education. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the best resources for students to pay for college. However, in 2015, only half of Tulsa-area high school students completed the FAFSA, due to both a lack of awareness and difficulty in the process of completing the form itself. With students who complete the FAFSA 30 percent more likely to enroll in college, the imperative is clear: raise FAFSA completion rates, and more Tulsa-area students will continue their education after high school. “There is a clear link between FAFSA, post-secondary education and the workforce development pipeline,” said Mike Neal, president and CEO of the Tulsa Regional Chamber. “By 2025, 77 percent of Okla-homa jobs will require a credential beyond a high school diploma, yet only 39 percent of Tulsa County’s adult population holds an associate degree or higher. The pressure is on to get these kids ready to meet the demands of the emerging job market.” To increase regional FAFSA completion rates, and thereby support an increase in regional degree attainment, the Chamber partnered with the City of Tulsa and Impact Tulsa on a month-long “FAFSA Frenzy” campaign in February. The campaign in-cluded a competition between Tulsa-area high schools to see which could fill out the highest percentage of FAFSA forms, with students challenging their peers at other

schools with creative videos. The Chamber supported this friendly rivalry with Face-book ads promoting each video. Targeted to high school seniors, the ads reached more than 17,000 people. In addition, Chamber staff helped organize a phone bank in late February, during which finan-cial aid experts from five local universities answered 185 callers’ FAFSA questions.The campaign was successful at moving community completion rates to 82 percent of the partner organization’s total annual goal. Most notably, the campaign drove a 15 percent increase in FAFSA completions during the month compared to February 2016.

“There is no greater indica-tor of a city’s viability and long-term success than the perception of educational opportunity,” Mayor GT Bynum

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The FAFSA Frenzy campaign helped more students access funding for college. Com-bined with other Chamber activities in support of increasing regional degree at-tainment, these students can pursue the education they need to build a more skilled workforce for the Tulsa region.

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It’s commonly said that mentorship is impor-tant for small business owners, but just how important? According to the Small Business Administration, nearly 70 percent of small businesses that receive mentoring survive more than five years, double the survival rate of non-mentored businesses.Regardless of business stage, having a men-tor benefits your bottom-line. Mentorship programs allow business owners to learn from someone who has been in their shoes. Many first-time business owners say they do not know where to begin or what ques-tions to ask. Mentors have learned from their mistakes and are able to offer their insight as guidance to you. To further strengthen its resources, the Tulsa Small Business Connection partnered with SCORE, a small business education nonprofit, to provide a local small business mentorship program for Tulsa Regional Chamber mem-bers at no cost. The goal of the partnership is to expand re-sources available to entrepreneurs and small business owners to ensure the Tulsa region’s small business community continues to grow and thrive. The program connects members with mentors from across the region and nation. Mentors are matched according to business type, stage of business and areas of need. Tulsa SCORE provides face-to-face consultation, on-site evaluation and special-ized assistance in a wide range of business areas. SCORE has nearly 11,000 mentors available across the United States, with expertise in 69 industries. The Tulsa chapter of SCORE has over 35 volunteers with a wide range of expe-rience, and mentees can request mentorship on a variety of topics, such as cash flow, hu-man resources, management, e-commerce and more. In 2015, SCORE mentors donated 2.2 million hours to mentoring and education. Last year, Tulsa SCORE served more than 600 unique clients and held 76 workshops and seminars.To sign up for a mentor, fill out the online form at tulsascore.org. You will be contacted within one business day to set up your first meeting. After the first meeting, you can de-cide with your mentor how often you would like to meet. For more information, and to learn about additional small business resources for Chamber members, visit tulsaSBC.com.

Tulsa Small Business Connection partners with SCORE for mentorship program

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With the continued upturn in Oklahoma’s economy, Tulsa and northeast Okla-homa are poised for significant growth in the coming years. To assist with promot-ing the Tulsa region to prospective new companies, expanding businesses and site selection consultants, the Tulsa Regional Chamber has taken on the task of thoroughly assessing the regional labor market. Recently, the Chamber commissioned a labor market study by the Site Selection Group, a Dallas firm specializing in location advisory, economic incentives and corporate real estate services. The goal of this 16-week study is to accurately assess regional workforce strengths and weaknesses by supplementing readily available labor data found on state and national databases. This research will provide unique data for the Tulsa region, including underemployment rates, labor trends, skill sets and forecasts.“The Site Selection Group is excited to conduct this study for the Tulsa region,” said Josh Bays, principal at Site Selection Group. “We are confident that its results will assist in ensuring northeast Oklahoma has the skilled and educated workforce necessary for economic prosperity.” The study will gather data for an 11-county area on each of the seven target industries in the Tulsa’s Future regional economic development plan. These in-clude energy, aerospace and aviation, health care, transportation and logistics, advanced manufacturing, information technology, and professional services/regional headquarters. Key components of the assessment will review commute times, underemploy-ment, the workforce pipeline and future demand, education and industry gap analysis, and wage and benefits.

The study will be conducted in five phases: needs assessment; target industry profiling; regional employer/workforce surveys; workforce assessment; and an executive summary. Through this study, the Chamber and its regional partners hope to gain a better understanding of the regional labor force, including a detailed analysis of under-employment and a comparative perspective on how the Tulsa region stacks up against key regional and national competitors. In a Market Street Services study that helped create the Tulsa’s Future III plan, workforce attraction and retention was identified as the number one economic development issue.“I am excited about the insights this study will yield,” said Brien Thorstenberg, senior vice president of economic development for the Tulsa Regional Chamber. “I am confident it will give our regional companies the information they need to be most effective in their talent attraction and retention efforts.”

Assessing the regional workforceLabor market study will offer unprecedented insight into the regional economy

An integral part of the study is conducting both workforce and employer surveys. Each survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Individuals who complete the survey and provide an email address will be entered to win a $500 Visa gift card, chosen by random drawing after the survey period closes this summer.• Employee/Individual Survey: bit.ly/TRCemployeesurvey• Employer Survey: bit.ly/TRCworkforcesurvey

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With the theme Iconic Tulsa, the Chamber’s 23rd annual Resource Campaign kicked off earlier this month. Under the leadership of Campaign Chair Tom Biol-chini, vice president of Valley National Bank, 120 volunteers are working toward this year’s campaign goal of $3.5 million.The annual Resource Campaign is vital to the Chamber’s programming. Over the course of 10 weeks, volunteers sell sponsorships for Chamber programs, meetings, events and publications that help fund the Chamber’s program of work. For the first time in five years, the Chamber’s conference rooms are also available to sponsor. While the campaign lasts only 10 weeks, the revenue generated makes up 25 percent of the Chamber’s annual budget. Funds raised support work in areas such as small business and entrepreneurship, member services, education, workforce attraction, and legislative advocacy. This year’s campaign celebrates Tulsa’s past, present and future. The culmi-nation of the campaign will take place June 15, when the grand total will be announced. Add your business to the list of sponsors committed to keeping Tulsa iconic.

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As our community and nation continue to become more vibrant and diverse, it is imperative for clear, visible and constant leadership to leverage and maximize our diverse organizations. Today is the day for leaders of companies, big and small, to acknowledge and invest in cultivat-ing an atmosphere of inclusion in the workplace.I have realized that inclusion is a journey and never a destination. Although there are clear guidelines and actions we can take to create inclusive workspaces, there are never enough “boxes” we can check to achieve full inclusion. That is the beauty and opportunity of engaging and leading this work. There is always more we can learn from each other, there are more ways to improve communication, and there are important skills needed to strengthen our collaboration.

At the Oklahoma Center for Commu-nity and Justice (OCCJ), we continue to challenge ourselves and engage in courageous conversations related to inclusion in the workplace. We are dedi-cated to fostering a space where our employees can authentically represent themselves without fear of retribution, and where innovative ideas are valued and celebrated. We are committed to seeking vendors who share our values as individuals and as organizations. The principles of diversity and inclusion are seen throughout the fabric of OCCJ.It is vital for top leadership to demon-strate the importance of inclusion, in word and action, regardless of the size of our operations. We must lead by exam-ple and champion policies and practices that support these values. Doing so will benefit our workforce and organizations, and place us at a competitive advantage.

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What made you decide to open your small business? Most of the entrepre-neurs I talk to have the same motivation for starting, which is to create something new, better, faster, stronger. I wanted to create a place where I loved coming to work and could help companies do the same. A large part of being happy at work is being good at what you do and successful in achieving your goals, so when we help a company find the person who can deliver the outcomes that company needs to function well or to grow, it’s a win for everyone!

What are the greatest challenges as-sociated with small business owner-ship? It depends on the economic season. When things are booming, the biggest chal-lenges are usually in hiring the right people to take advantage of the opportunities available. When things are economically rocky, the biggest challenges are maximiz-ing all your assets and strengths to get as much traction as possible with what you have. As most of us learned in the ups and downs of the last ten years, knowing how much and when to ramp up and ramp down is critical to staying in the game.

What do you find most rewarding about operating a small business? Making an impact in the lives of people. Re-cruiting is like sales: few people do it really, really well, and those who do have fiercely loyal clients. It’s an amazing opportunity, to be able to see within our clients’ business,

and to be entrusted with finding the people they need to get to the next phase in their business’ growth. We’ve worked with huge companies that needed to fill a key stra-tegic role, as well as with small companies where there is significantly less room for hir-ing error. When our clients report that our candidate just did double their quota, got promoted to management, just designed their new product or built their most suc-cessful team, that’s why we are in business.

How does your small business bene-fit from being a member of the Tulsa Regional Chamber? Switchgear would not exist if it were not for the Chamber. It was seeing an ad for The Forge that put the idea of starting my own business into my head. As one of the first companies in The Forge, I got to be around other growing companies as we all learned together. The Chamber creates great events. I’ve gained new clients, received the most up-to-date local political and economic information and made some tremendous friends.

How do your small business begin-nings impact your passion for being a leader for the next generation of small businesses? I started out by my-self, using a door for a desk, and discovered working solo is incredibly tough. The start-up phase is a grind. It takes a lot of work and determination to get through that part of your business’ lifecycle. I had people back-ing me up as I built up my business, and they made all the difference. Sometimes it

was encouragement, but many times they helped me see clearly what was going on within my business and helped me line out a plan to get back on track. Personally, I am more successful when collaborating with others, whether in my company or outside it. So when I get to help someone build up their company, it’s the least I can do for all those people who gave to me.

What personal trait contributes the most to your success? Ha! I would love to say it’s because I’m so dadgum charm-ing, but it’s persistence and teamwork. There’s a phrase, “90 percent of success is just showing up,” but I don’t see that as ‘attendance = success.’ I believe it means showing up in full, every day, willing to give it your all, being persistent, planting seeds, giving value even when you don’t make money from it, working toward the good of the team…that’s 90 percent of success. Our company has a book club, and “Rejection Proof” is one of our favorite books of all time. We train our people to develop a mindset of per-sistence because it always pays off eventually. And in a high functioning team, the whole is so much more than the sum of its parts.

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Amateur sporting events are big business in northeast Oklahoma. For the fiscal year ending in June of 2016, the Tulsa Sports Commission supported 45 events, with an estimated total economic impact of ap-proximately $64 million. Two of the com-mission’s most high-profile events in recent memory played out back-to-back in March, in what may go down as the organization’s most successful month to date.For eight teams, the road to the 2017 Final Four started in Tulsa. The city hosted first and second round games for the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament March 17 and 19. Presented by the Tulsa Sports Commission and the University of Tulsa, March Madness attracted near-sellout crowds to the BOK Center.

In Tulsa’s most recent opportunity to host tournament play, total attendance was 43,585, with 15,299 fans watching Kansas advance to the Sweet Sixteen. Total atten-dance in 2011, when the city last hosted the tournament, reached 42,823.“Hosting sporting events of this caliber is a major win for the Tulsa region,” said Ray Hoyt, senior vice president of Tulsa Re-gional Tourism, the umbrella organization for VisitTulsa (the city’s convention and visi-tors bureau), the Tulsa Sports Commission and the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture. “We also experienced a unique opportunity to host two play-in teams after they were announced. Tulsa is a proven destination that can handle this kind of sce-nario and still draw better attendance than we did in 2011.”With an economic impact estimated be-tween $8 and $10 million, and roughly 7,500 hotel room nights booked, hosting the NCAA tournament provides obvious financial benefits to the region.

“Every team that started their tour-nament run in Tulsa had to travel here from another city,” said Hoyt. “This both benefits our local tourism part-ners and boosts our economy.”“We remain optimistic about recruit-ing NCAA events back to Tulsa,” Hoyt added. “We have worked very hard to maintain collaborative part-nerships with the University of Tulsa and the BOK Center to provide a welcoming experience for NCAA athletes, coaches and fans.”Earlier in the month, the Tulsa Sports Commission partnered with the BOK Cen-ter to host the Big 12 Wrestling Champion-ships. With the city’s first hosting of the tournament, March 4-5, the Tulsa Sports

Commission has a long-term goal in mind.“We want to be the home of Big 12 wrestling,” Tulsa Sports Com-mission Executive Director Vince Trinidad said in a March interview with the Tulsa World. “We’ve made that known publicly, to the Big 12. Everything we’re doing is toward a long-term partnership with them.”Oklahoma State University claimed its fifth consecutive Big 12 team title and entered the NCAA wres-tling championships as the number

two seed. The tournament's estimated economic impact totaled $1.3 million, with more than 16,000 tickets sold.The two-year contract with the Big 12 will have the tournament return to Tulsa in 2018. After that, the conference may exercise an option of a one- to three-year extension.While fans may only see two or three days of ac-tual competition, the planning that supports events of this scale takes years. Tul-sa Sports Com-mission staff

partner with venues, hotels and athletics organizations to submit Tulsa’s bid as the host city for an event, often as many as five years in advance. Leading up to the event, the commission coordinates details ranging from local marketing efforts to volunteer recruitment, all to ensure the community’s excitement about, and enjoyment of, a tournament.Flagship events such as March Madness and the Big 12 Wrestling Championships not only enhance the local tax base: they enhance Tulsa’s reputation as a sporting destination. “I think this growth speaks to the new energy Tulsa is experiencing as a premier sports and visitor destination, “ said Hoyt following the NCAA tournament. “The local pride within this community is evident when people visit and explore all that Tulsa has to offer. We are definitely headed in the right direction.”

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Every team that started their tournament run in Tulsa had to travel

here from another city. This both benefits our local tourism partners and

boosts our economy.

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of Tulsa Regional Tourism

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