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TDT provides community leadership – Published in the Feb. 22-28 edition of the JC Sentinel
This week’s Chamber Spotlight is on the Tishomingo Development Team (TDT). This organization was formed in 2002 as the result of twenty local citizens answering the call to research community priorities and formulate a vision and objectives surrounding the following topics: business development, community image, youth leadership development, community promotion, health and wellness, and Johnston…
Read MoreTish Lumber in the Spotlight – Published in the Feb. 15 – 21 edition of the JC Sentinel
This week’s Member Spotlight is on the Tish Lumber Company. The location as we know it opened in 1976 as a smaller store than is present today. Before that time, the lot was known as Carey Lumber, and before that it was a feed mill. Train tracks ran through what is now the lumber yard.…
Read MoreRFP workshop held by the Department of Commerce worth the drive
This week I attended a workshop at the Kiamichi Technology Center in Atoka to learn about RFPs or Request for Proposals. These are used by site locators or developers when trying to find the perfect location to set up shop, so naturally the Chamber would be interested in learning about the process. Anything that we…
Read MoreSpotlight on Maxey-Butler Insurance – Published in the Feb. 1-7 edition of the JC Sentinel
Hello readers! Thank you to the Johnston County Sentinel writers and publishers for inviting me to submit my column. Where the length of my weekly writings has included upcoming events, I received suggestions to do a Chamber Member Spotlight each week, which is great for the businesses and organizations, but also for me to get…
Read MoreLegislative Luncheon scheduled for February 16th
The community is invited to attend a Legislative Luncheon hosted by the Chamber at the Murray State College Aggie Dining Room on February 16, 2018 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. All of our district legislators have been invited to give us an update and Q&A time on current events in state and federal government. Attendees may purchase…
Read MoreChamber board election approaches – Published in the Jan 25 – 31 edition of the C-D
I want to say a big thank you to the Durant Democrat for the continued publication of the C-D. I’m sorry I missed out on last week’s edition. I hope everyone is well, despite all the flu/bronchitis/strep cases. It has been a busy few weeks – we really appreciate everyone that has been sending in…
Read MoreNotes from PRIDE program at first Women’s Biz Connection of Tishomingo
The first Women’s Biz Connection was quite a success, with representation from over a dozen businesses and the Chickasaw Nation. Barbara Rackley of the Women’s Business Center in Durant welcomed guests and introduced OSU extension directors Keegan Varner of Johnston County and Janna Kelley of Pontotoc County.The PRIDE program teaches business owners about how to…
Read MoreSanta Buck drawing is Saturday – Published in the Dec. 14 – 20 edition of the C-D
How about that Christmas parade last weekend? All of the entries looked fantastic and I am especially fond of all the miniature ponies we have seen in town this year, so cute! We are happy to announce that our winners of Best Float went to Landmark Bank, Murray State College, and the Family Health Center…
Read MoreSanta Buck winners announced December 16th!
Saturday was the final Chamber event of the season, emceed by none other than Randy McCollom and Guyla Hart! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors including Martin Marietta, Apex Clean Energy, The Washboard, Sooner Foods, Stepp West, Johnston County Feed & Supply, Keeling Laser, Pack It In Storage, Mercy Hospital, Roy & Reba Cram, Ruby…
Read MoreRural Economic Development Conference – Take Aways
Last Tuesday, I attended the Rural Economic Development Conference held by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce in OKC. Speakers and panelists were available for discussion over a variety of topics including the 2020 Census and data that can be obtained for use on American Fact Finder, Rural Broadband Research and Resources in Oklahoma, Tribal Partnerships,…
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