Member Highlight: Sarah Dickson, Edmond Economic Development Authority

Sarah Dickson, APR, is the communications director for the Edmond Economic Development Authority (EEDA). The EEDA exists to offer resources that stimulate the growth of Edmond’s economy by creating and maintaining an optimum environment for both new and existing businesses, offering services that facilitate the growth and expansion of those businesses and generating opportunities to increase the sales tax base of the city of Edmond. Sarah has been with the EEDA for 10 years, serving in multiple communications roles. She is responsible for producing workforce, economic and statistical reports; compiling demographic reports; and managing all communications, including website and social media updates, news releases, annual publication, advertisements and e-newsletters. Sarah is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (OU/EDI), during which she was a Derieth Sutton Legacy Scholarship recipient. She is also a graduate of Leadership Edmond Class XXV and has completed the Francis Tuttle Technology Center Leadership Development Academy. Sarah is an active member of the Public Relations Society of America and recently earned the professional distinction of Accredited in Public Relations, demonstrating broad knowledge, experience and professional judgement in the field. Sarah is also active in the Greater Oklahoma City Partnership, a 10-county regional economic development marketing organization, and is a long-time Edmond Mobile Meals volunteer. Sarah has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma. 

Here are some great events you won't want to miss.  

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Host Organization: Moore Norman Technology Center

Event title: Feedback is another F word          

Event type: Leadership series

Event date & time: July 18 11:30-1

Link to registration: https://www.mntc.edu/classes/business-financial-services/featuredbusinessandfinance/growandgo

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Event title: Jekyll and Hyde. What’s your leadership personality?

Event type: Leadership Series

Event date & time: August 15 11:30-1

Link to registration: https://www.mntc.edu/classes/business-financial-services/featuredbusinessandfinance/growandgo

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Host Organization: Oklahoma Venture Forum

Location: The Garage & Lounge at 800 

Event title:  Member Kick-off Event

Event type:  Membership Mingle

Event date & time:  August 21st, 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm

Link to registration: Attend

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Host Organization: Moore Norman Technology Center

Event title:  Leading at the Speed of Trust

Event type:  Lunch & Learn

Event date & time:  22 Aug  = 1130A -130P

Link to registration: https://enrollment.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/lunch-learn-franklin-coveys-leading-speed-trust

OVF member discount code if available:

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Host Organization: Oklahoma Venture Forum

Event title: OVF Power Lunch "Early Development - Teen Founders"

Event type:  Success Speaker & Pitch Presentation

Event date & time:  September 11th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm

Link to registration:  Attend

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Host Organization: Moore Norman Technology Center

Event title:  4 Essential Roles of Leadership

Event type:  Workshop

Event date & time:  20 Sep = 830A -400P

Link to registration:  https://enrollment.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/franklin-coveys-leading-speed-trust-workshop

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Host Organization: Oklahoma Venture Forum

Event title: OVF After Hours at the BBB of Central Oklahoma

Event type:  Networking, Speaker & Tour 

Event date & time:  September 26th, 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm

Link to registration:  Attend

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Host Organization: Oklahoma Venture Forum

Event title: OVF Power Lunch "The Exit Strategy"

Event type:  Success Speaker & Pitch Presentation

Event date & time:  October 9th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm

Link to registration:  Attend

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Host Organization: Moore Norman Technology Center

Event title:  5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity

Event type:  Lunch & Learn

Event date & time:  7 Nov  = 1130A -130P

Link to registration: https://enrollment.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/lunch-learn-franklin-coveys-5-choices-extraordinary-productivity

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Host Organization:   Moore Norman Technology Center (South Penn Campus)

Event title:  Franklin Covey’s 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity: One Day Essentials

Event type:  Workshop

Event date & time:  Friday November 15, 2019               830A – 400P

Link to registration:  https://enrollment.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/franklin-coveys-5-choices-extraordinary-productive-one-day-essentials

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Please use the link included in each event. 

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Incoming Board of Directors for 2019-2020 will extend from
August 1^st, 2019 to May 31^st, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY (June 21, 2019) – Oklahoma Venture Forum announces incoming Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 term. This term will extend from August 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020.

The Oklahoma Venture Forum is a non-profit organization formed in 1987 to encourage economic development in Oklahoma.  The organization provides opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs, and others to exchange ideas and experiences to grow new and existing small businesses.

The Board of Directors include business professionals from diverse fields in the Oklahoma community. These individuals are:

• Ryan Butts, Chestnut Street Advisors
• Ryan Cargill, i2E, Inc.
• Steve Davis, Insperity
• Henry Dumas, Moore Norman Technology Center
• Cindy Friedemann, Metro Technology Centers
• Maureen Hammond, Norman Economic Development Coalition
• Jennifer Hankins, Tulsa Regional Chamber
• Kitt Letcher, BBB Central OK
• Andrew Pollock, OU Office of Technology Development
• Michael Schade, Dunlap Codding, P. C.
• Jim Stengle, OG&E
• Tom Vaught, Victory Commercial Real Estate
• Aaron Webster, Cameron Ventures
• Daniel Will, OSU Research Foundation
• Richard Wright, Hogan Taylor

“Monthly OVF meetings are a great way to meet and learn from each other all while fostering a better business future for Oklahoma. This is the best hour per month anyone can spend in pursuit of opportunity and connection with like-minded professionals,” explains Kyle Golding, Chairman of Oklahoma Venture Forum.

The incoming 2019-2020 officers include:

• James Denton, Arledge & Associates PC, OVF Treasurer
• Gary Derrick, Derrick & Briggs LLP, OVF Secretary
• Kyle Golding, The Golding Group, OVF Chairman
• Brad Rickelman, Meridian Technology Center, OVF Immediate Past Chairman
• Gary Rosenhamer, Insurica, OVF Past President
• Danny Slusarchuk, Standards IT LLC, OVF Chairman Elect
• Henry Duman, Moore Norman Technology, OVF Vice Chairman

“The monthly  OVF Power Lunch is a combination of peer-to-peer conversation, Pitch Presentations of viable business scenarios (not just potential) and Success Story presentations full of real-world specifics that inform and engage all attending” says Che’ Loessberg, Executive Director of Oklahoma Venture. “I am excited about the line-up of subjects this session, and we are getting ready to start in September.”

Become a member with the Oklahoma Venture Forum at www.ovf.org/Join-OVF. Follow us on iTunes, Spreaker and YouTube for Podcast and videos. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram for news and updates!

Here are some great events you won't want to miss.  

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Host Organization: The Mine OKC   TODAY!

Event title: Final Presentations

Event type: Presentations of 2 social entrepreneurship projects, reception to follow

Event date & time: May 22, 2019, 5:30pm

Link to registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mine-okc-final-presentations-tickets-60764867354

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Host Organization: Moore Norman Technology Center

Event title:  4 Essential Roles of Leadership

Event type:  Lunch & Learn

Event date & time:  6 June = 1130A -130P

Link to registration: https://enrollment.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/lunch-learn-franklin-coveys-4-essentials-roles-leadership

OVF member discount code if available:

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Host Organization:   Moore Norman Technology Center (South Penn Campus)

Event title:  Franklin Covey’s The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership

Event type:  Workshop

Event date & time:  Friday June 21, 2019                     830A – 400P

Link to registration:  https://enrollment.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/franklin-coveys-4-essential-roles-leadership-workshop

OVF member discount code if available:  

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Host Organization: Moore Norman Technology Center

Event title:  Leading at the Speed of Trust

Event type:  Lunch & Learn

Event date & time:  22 Aug  = 1130A -130P

Link to registration: https://enrollment.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/lunch-learn-franklin-coveys-leading-speed-trust

OVF member discount code if available:

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Host Organization: Moore Norman Technology Center

Event title:  4 Essential Roles of Leadership

Event type:  Workshop

Event date & time:  20 Sep = 830A -400P

Link to registration:  https://enrollment.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/franklin-coveys-leading-speed-trust-workshop

OVF member discount code if available

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Host Organization: Moore Norman Technology Center

Event title:  5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity

Event type:  Lunch & Learn

Event date & time:  7 Nov  = 1130A -130P

Link to registration: https://enrollment.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/lunch-learn-franklin-coveys-5-choices-extraordinary-productivity

OVF member discount code if available

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Host Organization:   Moore Norman Technology Center (South Penn Campus)

Event title:  Franklin Covey’s 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity: One Day Essentials

Event type:  Workshop

Event date & time:  Friday November 15, 2019               830A – 400P

Link to registration:  https://enrollment.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/franklin-coveys-5-choices-extraordinary-productive-one-day-essentials

OVF member discount code if available:  

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If you have questions about events?

Please use the link included in each event. 

Do you have questions about OVF membership?

Please reach out to me, I am always happy to help.

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Host Organization:   Moore Norman Technology Center (South Penn Campus)

Event title:  Franklin Covey’s 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team

Event type:  Workshop

Event date & time:  Tuesday April 30, 2019          830A – 400P

Link to registration:  https://enrollment.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/6-critical-practices-leading-team

OVF member discount code if available:  

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Host Organization: DD Audio

Event title: DD Audio #SpeakerSeries Featuring Allison Candelaria, Owner of Soul Yoga

Event type: Networking, presentation and Q/A about visionary business tactics and innovative approaches to starting or running a small business, personal brand or passion project.

Event date & time: Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 Time: 5:30pm - 6:00pm Networking Happy Hour & 6:00pm - 7:00pm Q/A with Allison Candelaria, Owner of Soul Yoga hosted by Kyle Golding, CEO of The Golding Group

Link to registration: http://bit.ly/DDAudioSpeakerSeries3

OVF member discount code if available: Free event 

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Host organization:  Oklahoma Venture Forum

Event title: Chairman's Award for Economic Impact presented by Insperity 

Event type: Awards Luncheon, Keynote speaker Piyush Patel 

Event date: Wednesday, May 8th, 11:00 a.m. at Oklahoma History Center

Link to registration: www.ovf.org/Attend-OVF

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Host organization: Startup Grind OKC

Event title: Fireside chat with Robin Roberson (CEO & Co-Founder of WeGoLook)

Event type: Informative chat, Q&A, networking, and food

Event date: Tuesday, May 14th @ 6pm

Link to registration: https://startupgrind.com/oklahoma-city/

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Host Organization:   Moore Norman Technology Center (South Penn Campus)

Event title:  Franklin Covey’s The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership

Event type:  Workshop

Event date & time:  Friday June 21, 2019                     830A – 400P

Link to registration:  https://enrollment.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/franklin-coveys-4-essential-roles-leadership-workshop

OVF member discount code if available:  

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Host Organization:   Moore Norman Technology Center (South Penn Campus)

Event title:  Franklin Covey’s Leading at the Speed of Trust

Event type:  Workshop

Event date & time:  Friday September 20, 2019                830A – 400P

Link to registration:  https://enrollment.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/franklin-coveys-leading-speed-trust-workshop

OVF member discount code if available:  

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Host Organization:   Moore Norman Technology Center (South Penn Campus)

Event title:  Franklin Covey’s 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity: One Day Essentials

Event type:  Workshop

Event date & time:  Friday November 15, 2019               830A – 400P

Link to registration:  https://enrollment.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/franklin-coveys-5-choices-extraordinary-productive-one-day-essentials

OVF member discount code if available:  

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If you have questions about events?

Please use the link included in each event. 

Do you have questions about OVF membership?

Please reach out to me, I am always happy to help.

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If you would like to share events, classes or workshops with OVF members please click the Add Me button below and let us know you have something to share.  (Please do not share events, classes or workshops with us until you have received the response email with our preferred submission format)

Add Me  

Better Business Bureau® of Central Oklahoma, was founded in 1930 and serves over 50 counties in Oklahoma. Through different programs and methods, your BBB serves as a resource for businesses large and small and has adopted a focus of helping businesses grow.  With more programs and resources launching each year now more than ever is the best time to explore accreditation. For more information, visit oklahomacity.bbb.org.

Don't miss this interview with Piyush Patel. Piyush is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the 2019 Chairman's Award for Economic Impact presented by Insperity, that will be held on May 8th at the Oklahoma History Center. Thank you Kyle Golding of The Golding Group.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkOG1hAJokkICTuJKfqEWcQ

https://www.spreaker.com/user/ovfokc/ovf-podcast-ep15-piyush-patel

Chairman's Award for Economic Impact Title Sponsor

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“LEARN TO MAKE DO WITH WHAT YOU HAVE, AND THEN CREATE SOME NEW THINGS.”

Here’s a line of advice from Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby: “Learn to make do with what you have,” says the leader who is receiving the honor on behalf of the Chickasaw Nation, “and then create some new things.” That wisdom is evidenced in the tribe’s government, management, and investments. “Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI) is a federally chartered corporation owned by the Chickasaw Nation,” explains the Governor. “We had to acquire the support of our people to form the organization back in 1996. So we sent out around 15,000 ballots, and the charter was approved.” “We started out small. But we’ve grown and today we’re approaching around 40,000 registered voters. We have more than a dozen subsidiaries with over 2000 employees in 40 states.” Some of those employees reside in places like Marietta, a rural community in southern Oklahoma. In 2004, when the Chickasaw nation learned that the town’s local manufacturing facility was about to shut down, the tribe stepped in and acquired the business. “We took the leap,” recalls the Governor of the time when 50 employees almost lost their jobs. “We kept the business going and were actually able to expand it.” Today CNI operates Filtra-Systems out of the plant in Marietta. “One of the products, and it’s very exciting, is the Scout Mobile Water Filtration System,” says Governor Anoatubby. “It can recycle up to 10,000 barrels of produced water, which is water utilized in drilling and fracking operations. The water can then be reused instead of being sent to the disposal well.” Another subsidiary of CNI is Corvid Technologies. “The engineers at Corvid work with supercomputers. They do predictive modeling for different entities from NASCAR to the US government.” “For example, the computer programs developed at Corvid show what effect an IED has on a vehicle. This saves the government money because an actual vehicle doesn’t have to be used.” “This is not only a good business to be in; it’s also a growing business. We expect to add 350 employees in the years to come.” Long term investments that deliver positive economic impacts are clearly important to the Chickasaw Nation and its leader; after all, Governor Anoatubby has invested more than 30 years in tribal leadership. While making do in order to create new is one of his guiding principles, due diligence is another. “We probably invest in about 1% of the opportunities we evaluate,” he says. “We always ask if the business will support the economic goals of our Nation and improve the quality of life for our people.” There is one investment opportunity, though, to which the Governor and his tribe regularly say ‘yes.’ “We fund over 5000 scholarships today,” he says. “And now we are seeing young people coming back to work with us. They have all kinds of expertise, from business to finance to investments. So we’re very thankful for that.” Governor Anoatubby is also thankful for the Oklahoma Venture Forum. “Some of the work that’s been done by our people is being recognized. It’s very nice that the OVF would give our Nation this economic impact award.”