2022 June Newsletter
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CHAMBER CHATTER - May Recap
Check out a few of the things the chamber and its members have been doing in the community this month.
Board members Katie McMahan and Kellie Clay award Elisabeth Kipps and Jaxon Meyers Chamber Scholarships.
Nicole Sanchez with Firelake Foods hosted the TAG meeting in May.
May Membership Drive was a huge success. Thank you for attending and helping us welcome 5 new members!
Leslie Merritt and Nicole Sanchez announce new Executive Director, Kimberly Elliott, during the May Membership Drive.
Delaney Brown and Leslie Merritt celebrate Delaney's last day as an intern with snow cones from Roller Ice.
Kellie Clay announces Lizzy Brady as the Frontier Days T-shirt theme design winner!
T.A.G. Meeting at Revive on June 9th at 9AM
Our next T.A.G. Meeting will be held at Revive Free Will Baptist Church on June 9th at 9am.
Don't forget we have a new progressive drawing to encourage membership participation that leads to volunteers. The progressive drawing is currently at $200 and sponsored by Mission In Motion and BancFirst. If your business would like to contribute to the growth of the T.A.G. program, please contact our office and learn all the ways you can help.
If you would like more information about the progressive drawing and how it works, please visit this page and consider either attending or sponsoring.
If you would like T.A.G. to visit and spotlight your business or if you would like to host, please contact Anthony LaGrange our T.A.G. Chair this year by emailing: pastorgusanthony@gmail.com
The monthly progressive drawing for T.A.G. is currently $200 and sponsored by:
Luncheon Workshop - Makers and their Markets
$10 for members - $25 for non-members. This includes workshop and lunch from Taco Boy. If you have specific dietary needs, please contact Chamber.
Monthly learning and networking program.
Seating is limited.
Join in the conversation, learn some tips and tricks to help your business while networking with a fun and engaged group of business minded community members.
Workshop topics vary, but this month we are discussing Makers and their Markets courtesy of Pioneer Library system. Remember that if you can't make it send a representative of your business. They will learn something and represent your brand in your absence.
Special thanks to our 2022 Community Partner Workshop Sponsor Bancfirst.
Help Save Lives!
Join us for the All American Blood Drive and do your part to save lives.
June 27th from 11am to 6pm at 201 E Park St, Tecumseh, OK 74873 courtesy of the American Legion Post 260.
Call 877-340-8777 or click the button below to visit OBI's website to schedule your appointment today.
Frontier Days Committee Meeting June 29th at Noon City Council Chambers
Frontier Days planning has begun!
Please consider lending a helping hand and assist in organizing the annual city-wide festival Frontier Days. There are many jobs both big and small. Please attend and learn how you can help.
One of the perks to volunteering on the committee is having a heads up to new sponsorship opportunities. Your name and company you represent will be mentioned in various publications for your contribution efforts. Not to mention, you will feel great about volunteering for your chamber to help promote Tecumseh!
We will meet at the Tecumseh City Council Chambers at Tecumseh City Hall located at 114 N. Broadway St., Tecumseh, OK at noon June 29th.
Downtown Banner Beautification Effort
The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce is hosting a downtown beautification effort that supports eating, shopping, playing and growing locally.
Your business (or individual) name will be proudly displayed on your banner of choice (banners are limited and this opportunity is first come first served.)
Choose 1 of 4 colorful designs to help advertise your business and show your support for Tecumseh!
First year banners are $200 each. The chamber will offer to re-hang the banners annually at the cost of $100 each banner each year. Banners will proudly be displayed 11 months of the 12 month year.
You could be the big winner!
Need $1,000?
You could be the next big winner!
Please consider purchasing a raffle ticket online by clicking the button below or from our current board members. Find a list of names and locations here: https://tecumsehchamber.com/about/chamber-team.html
By purchasing a ticket, you are helping our chamber fundraise for our operational expenses to continue our mission throughout the 2022 year.
Drawing will be held at Frontier Days Battle of the Bands Competition on September 17th, and you DO NOT have to be present to win.
Thank you in advance and best of luck!
Sponsorship Opportunity - Frontier Days
The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce is organizing our hometown festival Frontier Days this year with the help of Tecumseh Together. This is a great opportunity to support the Tecumseh Community and offer assistance to help us throw a big town party for all the community to enjoy! In return we are offering promotional advertising and kickbacks to those who are able to help.
Please visit Frontierdaysok.com for more information and to follow up on the event schedule that is currently being organized.
Tecumseh Chamber welcomes Kimberly Elliott as new Executive Director
Kimberly Elliott assumed her new role on May 31st and working on her transition period with Leslie Merritt until mid-June. She has begun to make her rounds to visit current Chamber Members so look for her to come see you soon. Click the link to learn more about your new director and feel free to call the Chamber to set an appointment if you would like to schedule your visit with Kimberly. 405-598-8666
Would you like to sponsor?
Please consider sponsoring our upcoming quarterly luncheon set for July 26th at noon. We are asking those interested in sponsoring to contact the chamber's office at 405-598-8666.
Your sponsorship dollars are an investment into education for our membership. Help us bring vital topics to our members that help them succeed. We also want to encourage networking and participation amongst our members.
The upcoming topic will be Cybersecurity and the Dark Web. We hope to learn more about today's technology and how to best protect our businesses. Each sponsorship will include social media gratitude and advertisements along with a digital display of thanks during the presentation.
Can You Help Us Promote the Chamber?
Our chamber membership organization is similar to your business, and we must make efforts to market our accomplishments.
If you have a review you would like to share, please consider leaving us a Google Review.
Like your business, having excellent Google reviews helps us with our credibility.
Learn About Advertising with the Chamber
Voting is about to start! We are accepting Board Member applications now.
The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for those interested in serving on our board of directors. We encourage anyone interested in being an integral part of what is happening in Tecumseh to consider putting in your application today!
In the past our chamber has requested everyone nominate candidates, but we have found that many who are nominated were not accepting the nomination. In order to conserve time and focus on interested parties, please direct your nominee to our online application by clicking the image above or button below.
If you need a PDF downloadable copy, please click this link to access the downloadable form: Access the Downloadable Form Here or contact our chamber office for support.
Deadline to submit an application is July 31st.
Mingle on Main Block Party
The City of Tecumseh is hosting their 2nd Annual Mingle on Main Block Party. They are now accepting applications for vendors to participate.
No entry fee! Great opportunity to expand your business and brand to the local community.
Refer a Friend
Our chamber always has room for more friends. Please take the time to refer a friend and contribute to the growth of the membership. The more the merrier!
Refer a Friend
Our chamber always has room for more friends. Please take the time to refer a friend and contribute to the growth of the membership. The more the merrier!
Welcome Newest Digital Sponsors!
We want to give a big thanks and shoutout to our newest digital ad space sponsors: BancFirst and Boho Cowgirl.
BancFirst purchased the Footer Banner during our Annual Auction. We know that BancFirst is loyal to Oklahoma and the chamber! We appreciate your investment.
Boho Cowgirl also won an advertisement space in the online auction this year. We appreciate their support.
There are several other spaces that could be available to you and your business. Please contact our office by email or phone to learn ways to help get your business recognized.
Each digital ad space comes with e-blasts!