Midwest City, Oklahoma June 2005

“The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce

Proudly Supports Our Troops and

Tinker Air Force Base.”

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MAINSTREAM

J o b s s p a r e d , m o r e a d d e d a t T i n k e r A i r F o r c e B a s e On Friday, May 13, 2005 the announcement that Tinker Air Force Base had been spared from the recent threat of BRAC, was welcomed news. On hand to deliver the great news were Congressman Ernest Istook, Congressman Tom Cole and Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin who made the announcement and addressed the media at the Charles B. Hall Memorial Airpark. It was also announced that Tinker will secure nearly 400 additional jobs.

Joined together in front of the patriotic Midwest City Fire Department Ladder truck following the BRAC announcement are Capt. Reese Morrison, Rep. Gary Banz, Congressman Tom Cole, Mayor Eddie Reed, Sgt. Mike Dickson, Congressman Ernest Istook, Sen. Cliff Aldridge, Firefighter Robert Randolph, Fire Chief Randy Olson and Police Chief Brandon Clabes.

Right: Mayor Eddie Reed discusses the recent BRAC news with Congressmen Tom Cole and Ernest Istook during the formal announcement.

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State of the ALC Address

Thursday, June 23, 2005 11:30 a.m. luncheon

Join the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce as we support Major General Gabreski and our partners at Tinker Air Force Base at the

Rose State College Main Dining Room located in the Student Center, Adair Blvd. and Hudiburg Drive. Tickets are $15 per person for lunch.

Reservations are required by Tuesday, June 21 at 733-3801.

A reception was held May 10th at the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce for Dr. Cheryl Steele, who will be leaving Mid-Del Schools June 30th. The reception, hosted by the Midwest City and Del City Chambers of Commerce, was attended by more than 100 well-wishers. Among the numerous awards Dr. Steele received was a Citation from the State of Oklahoma presented by Sen. Cliff Aldridge, at right. Thank you to our event sponsors, Midwest Regional Medical Center and Rose State College.

Executive Director: Bonnie Cheatwood Economic Development: David Burnett, CEcD Marketing Director: Kathleen Holloway Office Manager/Bookkeeper: Elaina Glover Mem-bership Sales Associate: Shauna McGee CEDC Assistant: Ashley Thornton Chamber Photographer: Joe Groves

The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce welcomes letters from members on Chamber news. Please submit information by fax to 733-5633 or by email to information@midwestcityok.com. If you need additional information, please call 733-3801.

Chamber of Commerce

Comfort Inn & Suites East was recently awarded Inn of the Year. The Hotel was chosen the winner out of 1,427 Comfort Inn brands throughout the United States.

East Is In!

Maj. Gen. Terry L. Gabreski

By Major General Terry L. Gabreski, Commander,

Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center

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“ M i d w e s t C i t y i s t h e b e s t o f f a m i l y l i f e a n d a g r e a t

R i b b o n C u t t i n g s & G r o u n d B r e a k i n g s

Midway Medical Clinic 351 N. Air Depot, Suite BB, 610-3600

www.midwaymedicalclinic.com

TimberRidge Point ERC Land Development Group, LLC

SE 29th & Hiwassee, 848-1820 www.erc.com

Have you had a name change? Address change?

Or are you a new member of the Midwest City Chamber ?

Then… Schedule Your Ribbon Cutting

Today! Contact Kathleen Holloway at the Chamber, 733-3801,

for more information. AAI Services Corporation 1285 N. Air Depot, 610-3640

www.aaicorp.com

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C a m p u s C o r n e r C a f é

N e w M e m b e r S t o r i e s

H o s t e d b y : O f f i c e D e p o t

If you’re looking for a place to grab a gourmet sandwich and a tasty smoothie, look no further than Campus Corner Café.

Co-owners Kwai Wah and Sui Yuk Pang were dining at the café while under different ownership and considered it a favorite of theirs at the time.

When the Pang’s heard the business was for sale, they bought it without reservation. They have been the owners for the past 5 months.

“The economic condition and the specialty that we can offer is just right in the Mid-Del area,” said Kwai Wah Pang.

Campus Corer Café offers “Big Train” Ice Coffee and Douwe Egberts Coffee, as well as specialty sandwiches and salads. The Pang’s do everything from dine-in to carry out and catering.

The Pang’s say they plan to offer a “Nice Person Award” for a $50 take out order, in which the person picking up the order gets a free lunch.

Campus Corner Café is located at 6240 SE 15th Street, in front of Rose State College. The café is open 7:00 a.m. to

3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number is 733-0988.

Office Depot hosted a Small Business Appreciation Night on Monday, May 16th. At left: Gail Gomez of Keller Williams Realty and Helen Taylor visit during the event. Right: David Jordan of Mid-First Bank and Andi Bytqui of Turtle Creek Mortgage check out some computers on display.

S m a l l B u s i n e s s A p p r e c i a t i o n N i g h t

Co-owners Sui Pang and Kwai Pang, center, stand with their family during the Campus Corner Café’s ribbon cutting ceremony on May 10.

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17th Annual MWC Chamber of Commerce

Golf Tournament

Top: Posing for a photo with KWTV Channel 9’s Morning Anchor, Ed Murray, were members of the Boeing Team. Left to right are: Guy Cormack, John Traugett, Murray, Michael Winton, Col. Joan Cunningham and Lee Bunce.

Right: Enjoying a champagne mimosa at the celebrity hole are Kelly Brander and Don Gable of Arvest Bank, Wanda York, Rep. Bill Case, Mike Close and Kathy Bolles.

May 6, 2005

The Clark Construction Team took a moment to pose for a picture with KWTV 9 Anchorman Ed Murray. From left are Pete Garcia, Murray, Wanda Clark, Dale Wagoner, Allen Clark and Bob Clark.

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Corporate Partners

Corporate Sponsors Advantage Bank Arvest Bank BancFirst Mid-Del The Boeing Company Clark Construction Inc. First Fidelity Bank G&H Development The Hudiburg Auto Group IBC Bank

Dr. James E. Mays, III Midwest Regional Medical Center Partners Human Resource Pratt & Whitney - Oklahoma City OG&E OKC Carriage Company ONG The Reed Center/DePalma Corpora-tion Rib Crib Subway - Raymond & Meri Walker Tinker Federal Credit Union

Beverage Cart Sponsors

Bank of Oklahoma First National Bank IBC Bank Liberty Trails

Additional Hole Sponsors

BOK Mortgage Finance Point Keller Williams Realty

Donation Supporters Arvest Bank BancFirst Mid-Del

Bank of Oklahoma Beachler’s Supermarkets The Boeing Company Comfort Inn Crest Foods Feist Yellowbook First National Bank Frito Lay Great Plains Coca-Cola Heineken USA - Paul Norwood The Hudiburg Auto Group Keller Williams Realty IBC Bank The Landing Zone Larry Flesner, John Conrad Golf Course LBC Golf, Inc. Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Midwest Regional Medical Center Oklahoma City Zoo Oklahoma Dental Pratt & Whitney - Oklahoma City Penny & Irene’s Gifts & Flowers Pepsi Bottling Company Premium Beers Primo’s d’italia River Oaks Golf & Country Club Sam’s Club SBC Subway - Raymond & Meri Walker Tinker Federal Credit Union

Congratulations to Team Enviro-Safety:

Jay Bell, John Fredrickson, Brook Freeman and

Doug Ollar, who took 1st place

in the Golf Tournament!

These businesses and individuals have renewed their investment in the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce since the last Mainstream was published. We thank you for your support!

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Alrays Valet & Cleaners AmeriSuites Autohaus Sports Cars Barnes & Johnson Funeral Home Billy Jack Premo, C.R.N.A. Boomerang Grille Brant Worthington, D.D.S. Cocina De Mino Collision Works Country Estates Baptist Church Dentistry by Design Douglas Development Corporation Elliott & Jennings Insurance Co. Faith Academy Christian School First American Title & Trust Co. First Point Insurance Agency, Inc. Gateway Shopping Center, Inc. Hertz Local Edition Inspiration Logos

James Martin Insurance Joe. L. Wright, D.D.S., Inc. Joy A. Rupp Ken Hanley Agency-All State Larkin Engineering Larry Coggins, D.D.S. Lovette Chiropractic McDonald’s #3680 McDonald’s #5444 Michael D. Hampton, D.D.S. Michael McCoy Architects, Inc. Midwest Dermatology, Inc. Midwest Home Health Services Mike Van Sickle Ownbey Chiropractic Clinic Pelican’s Restaurant Pet-Vet Supply, Inc. Presort First Class, Inc. Price Optical

Regional Physical Therapy Russell Smith Sarah Planer, RE/MAX Metro Group Properties Semco Color Press, Inc. SMC Technologies Inc. Specialty Hospital of MWC St. Phillip Neri School State Farm Insurance Steve’s Wholesale Tools Steven Ditto, P.C. Susan Rogers Tax Service Taylor Investments Thomas Instruments Timberwood Assisted Living Wal-Mart YMCA- Tinker Area

M e m b e r s h i p R e n e w a l s

For membership investment details, call the Chamber today at 733-3801.

New members of the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce were recognized Tuesday, May 17, during the New Member Appreciation Luncheon, sponsored by the Chamber Ambassadors, at Spencer's Smokehouse & Barbecue Special Events Center.

New members were treated to lunch and given an overview of the Chamber, including the Chamber’s Program of Work, monthly and annual events, the East Is In! campaign, and how to be involved in the Chamber.

Right: 2005 Chamber President Brian Clemens discusses the benefits of being a Midwest City Chamber of Commerce member.

New Member Appreciation Luncheon

N e w M e m b e r s AAI Services Corporation Ms. Kim Williams (405) 610-3640 1285 N. Air Depot Midwest City, OK 73110 Engineering/Training & Development Sponsored by Bonnie Cheatwood Breast Imaging of Oklahoma Ms. Karen deCordova (405) 732-9115 2601 Kelley Pt. Parkway Edmond, OK 73013 Physicians & Surgeons Sponsored by Shauna McGee Campus Corner Café LLC Mr. Kwai Pang (405) 733-0988 6240 SE 15th St. Midwest City, OK 73110 Caterers/Restaurants-Deli Sponsored by Shauna McGee

Matt B. Flies, Attorney at Law Mr. Matt B. Flies (405) 737-5673 1840 S. Douglas Blvd. Midwest City, OK 73130 Attorneys Sponsored by Shauna McGee Goodyear Mr. Mark Sturdivan (405) 610-2600 751 W. Curtis Dr. Midwest City, OK 73110 Automobile Repairs & Service Tire & Wheel Sales-Wholesale/Retail Sponsored by Shauna McGee Linen King Mr. Leonard McCullough (405) 736-6922 7201 Cambridge Dr. Midwest City, OK 73110 Janitorial Services Sponsored by Shauna McGee

Midwest Community Financial Corp. Ms. Sandy Bracken (405) 736-6922 10940 SE 29th Midwest City, OK 73130 Financial Services/Loans/Mortgages Sponsored by Shauna McGee Valir Physical Therapy Mr. David Haynes (405) 610-2488 6904 E. Reno Midwest City, OK 73110 Physical Therapy Sponsored by Shauna McGee Smith Backyard Builders, LLC Mr. Scott Smith (405) 408-0432 8911A SE 29th St. Midwest City, OK 73130 Storage Sponsored by Shauna McGee

These businesses and individuals have joined the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce since the last Mainstream was published. Welcome to the Midwest City Chamber and we thank you for your support!

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June 15 – Tinker Leadership Council, 7:30 a.m., Tinker Club 16 – Pasta on the Patio, Rose State College Communications Center, 6-9:30 p.m. 23 – State of the Air Logistics Center Address, given by Maj. Gen. Terry L. Gabreski, Rose State College Dining Room, 11:30 a.m. RSVP Required. 28 – Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber office, 11:45 a.m. RSVP Required.

July 1 – Reception for Thunderbirds, Tops in Blue and pilots and crew members at the Reed Conference Center in connection with the Star Spangled Salute, time TBA. RSVP Required. 2 – Star Spangled Salute, Tinker Air Force Base, all day event 4 - Chamber Office closed in observance of Independence Day. 26 – Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber office, 11:45 a.m. RSVP Required. 28 – Business After Hours at Chase Bank, SE 15th and Air Depot, 5-7 p.m. 29 – Tinker Air Force Base Quarterly Awards Luncheon, Tinker Club, 11:30 a.m. RSVP Required. August 12 – Celebrating Education Luncheon, the Reed Conference Center, 11:30 a.m. RSVP Required. 23 – Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber office, 11:45 a.m. RSVP Required. **Tinker Air Force Base Ice Cream Social, August date TBA

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‘Thank You’ from Mid-Del Schools

The Chamber recently received thank you letters from classes at Midwest City and Del City High

School, for sponsoring Newspapers in Education, a program teaching students about current

events, reading comprehension, civics and math. This program is offered by Oklahoma County

Newspapers.

Studio Mid-Del is now accepting reservations for the third annual Pasta on the Patio Celebrity Waiter Fundraiser Event, Thursday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rose State College Communications Center. “Pasta on the Patio is a unique event that promises laughs, great food, a dessert auction, lively entertainment and plenty of friendly competition between our local celebrity waiters,” said Aarone Corwin, Studio Mid-Del executive director. “Your waiter will serve your every need...for a price! All proceeds benefit the building fund of Studio Mid-Del. We invite the community to join us.” Local celebrity waiters include: Carol Asseo of Mid-Del Schools, Rep. Gary Banz, Bob Bishop of First National Bank, Kathy Bolles of the City of Midwest City, Cecil Caid of First Fidelity Bank, City Manager of Del City

Mark Edwards, Paula Enix of IBC Bank, Mike Kloiber of Tinker Federal Credit Union, Del City Mayor Brian Linley, Sid Porter of the Midwest City Police Department, Choctaw Mayor Randy Ross, Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth, Randy Smith of Advantage Bank and Theresa Thomas of the Junior Service League of Midwest City. “A live and silent auction will keep things hopping,” Corwin said. “Celebrity auctioneer for the evening is Mike Turek of Old Germany Restaurant. Items for auction include sports memorabilia, entertainment packages, jewelry and trips.” Individual tickets are $35 each. Three levels of corporate table sponsorships are also available. They are Michelangelo for $500, which entitles the donor to eight tickets plus other perks; da Vinci for $400,

which includes six tickets and other perks; and Raphael for $300, which includes four tickets and other perks. All contributions are tax-deductible. For reservations and more information, call (405) 741-6666.

S t u d i o M i d - D e l G e a r i n g U p f o r P a s t a o n t h e P a t i o

The area in and around Tinker Air Force Base is a world center for aircraft sustainment. A description of some of the Aerospace and MRO technology assets located in this area is provided below. How many can you identify?

1. Oklahoma’s first technology park with the largest concentration of high technology companies anywhere in the State of Oklahoma is located just across S.E. 29th Street from Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City. The tenant list of this business park reads like the “Who’s Who” of the Aerospace industry. Do you know the name of this business and industrial park?

2. This institution of higher learning sought and won approval for a $7.65 million bond issue to fund construction of a facility to serve the training needs of Tinker Air Force Base. This institution’s Small Business Development Center is a leading business assistance provider. Can you name this institution of higher learning?

3. This internationally known non-profit organization manages five national laboratories and is presently developing a modern full-service MRO Technology Center just across the street from Tinker Air Force Base at S.E. 59th Street and Douglas Blvd. An Institute for Aging Air Frames is proposed for this new public/private partnership. Can you name the non-profit organization in charge of this project?

4. This Technology Center is located in Midwest City and prepares high school and adult learners for MRO job opportunities. Can you name this career technology center?

5. A new business industrial park is under construction near S.E. 29th and Douglas Blvd. in Midwest City. This site is near the Hroskocy Gate to Tinker AFB and Interstate Hwy. 40, and would make a great warehouse/manufacturing location for aerospace supply chain management partners. Do you know the name of this new

business industrial park?

6. One of America’s leading producers of unmanned air vehicles, AAI Services Corporation, recently selected a site in this new business and industrial park located on Air Depot Blvd. in Midwest City. Approximately 14 total buildings suitable for manufacturing or warehouse use are planned for this park. Do you know its name?

7. This nationally known institution of higher education offers Associate of Science in Professional Aeronautics, Associate of Science in Technical Management, Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics, Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, and Master of Aeronautical Science degrees. This institution offers learning opportunities from a center near Tinker Air Force Base. Can you name this institution?

Answers: 1. Tinker Business Industrial Park 2. Rose State College 3. Battelle-Oklahoma 4. Mid-Del Technology Center 5. Global Business Centre 6. Olivas Business Park 7. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Checkout the Eastern Oklahoma County Aerospace and MRO Technology Circle at www.aeroeoc.com

www.eastisin.com

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A new banner supporting Tinker Air Force Base adorns the fence outside the Charles B. Hall Memorial Airpark on May 13, 2005 during the BRAC announcement.

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