The following proclamation was presented to the Northwest Chamber at their 70th Birthday celebration October 22, 2009 at the Chesapeake Boathouse. “THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY PROCLAMATION Whereas, in 1939, business leaders in Bethany formed the Bethany Commercial Club; and Whereas, in the ensuing decades, the economies of Bethany, Warr Acres and Northwest Oklahoma City [...]

Over the last few weeks life has been dominated by planning. Our chamber is putting together a five-year strategic plan, which involves many levels of information gathering from our members, meetings among our leaders and establishing priorities to guide us through the coming years. A few weeks ago Paul Hurst, Superintendent of Putnam City Schools, [...]

You’ve been reading about the beginnings of Bethany as it prepares for a centennial celebration over the last few months. What you may not know is that 70 years ago the business leaders of this area joined together to focus attention on community needs. Young Fred Floyd, a professor at Bethany Peniel College wrote a [...]

One of the best things about working with the chamber is the opportunity to meet people dedicated to serving the community and helping others reach their goals. Each year many women across our state are nominated for making a difference in their sphere of influence and of them, 50 are selected for their significant achievements. [...]