January 21, 2023 Issue, Page 18 of 24

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2 January 25, 2023 Executive Director Eyes the Future, Coming off a Solid 2022 By Sheryl Ponce because we were closer to what's tion,” Cupp added. take place, followed by the Eas- Route 66,” Cupp explained. Elk City Parks Department for going on in town. Then we Cupp moved on to talk about ter Egg Hunt on April 8th, the Another big project the putting the lights around town. Last year was full of growth were blessed with this building the success of the Chamber “Shop Hop” where downtown Chamber is working on is “Paint She credits supervisor Mike and success according to Ex- (First National Bank donated Banquet where Pam Muncrief merchants stay open until 7 the Rig” campaign. They have Ross for working to get the ecutive Director of the Elk City the building), and we really like passed the presidency on to p.m., and finally the Block Par- been collecting donations to lights put up and taken down. Chamber of Commerce Susie it here. I feel like we are more Shaley Sikes. It was the first ties will begin. Block parties paint the rig and only lack the This event goes back to the part- Cupp. There were 28 new mem- accessible to the people. Even time Fred's Steak House catered take place in June, July, and very top of it. Cupp said that nership between the city and bers who joined the chamber, though everybody knew where the event. She also praised Ju- August. when it is finally painted, the the chamber. and their being in their new of- we were, now we are now in the lie Brewer, the manager of the “At the June 9 Block Party, Elk City Fire Department will fice downtown topped the list of center of town. We are more vis- Civie Center, for her help with we will have the car cruise to be repelling down from above to “Tom (Ivester, City Manager) accomplishments for the year. ible. People stop by just to see the setup. kickoff the Route 66 Festival. paint it. is very easy to work with, he is “We love it. We love where we the building. We are so blessed As she looks to the future, ‘The festival will be at the park “We are getting more dona- very progressive. He supports are now,” Cupp said. that the chamber has a perma- Cupp talked about the Leader- this year because we ran out of tions to get lighting for the the efforts of the chamber and Karen Touchstone, assistant nent home,” Cupp said. ship Hall of Fame where Dr, room downtown, plus the car rig, and we are in the process our partnership,” Cupp con- to Cupp, added, “We are more She also noted that the cham- David Bank and Rick Muncrief show people really need some of seeing how much it is go- cluded. involved in the flow of events ber has property for sale on were to be inducted between shade. We hope to utilize the ing to cost. You can see the rig ‘The Elk City Chamber has because were are right in the north Main, where they had in- the Elk and Elkette basketball Arrowhead Center because we from I-40 now, think of how it been a driving force for busi- middle of town.” tended to build. Because of the games. That event is a partner- want to doa few things in there, would be when it is lit at night. nesses and activities in the While they have always had donation, they do not need that ship between the Chamber and too. We also want to make sure Tve just recently talked to Jan- community. Cupp is an impor- a lot of walk-ins, at the new lo- location and hope to sell it soon. the City of Elk City. the museum has some tours or ning Welding, and we are hav- tant part of that force in creat- cation at 102 S. Main St. they “| feel confident that the right “Then on the 26th of January events going on. We want to ing steps built to get on the rig ing innovative projects that are have seen even more guests. The person will come through to pur- we have Education Expo. We are really make it bigger, trying to floor, because eventually we brought to the chamber, as well chamber was located at the Civic chase it. We talk about it every- excited about that because we build the event every year be- want to have some kind of inter- Center for over 40 years, and where we go. If anybody knows have hada pretty good response. cause we're getting ready for action or interactive experience as developing ways to promote then they moved to South Main, anybody that’s looking for land, It will be at the Civic Center this Route 66's 100th birthday in at the rig,” Cupp said. the town throughout the state. renting from Hutchinson Oil Co. we have some on N. Main. We've year,” Cupp said. 2026. So everything we do is Christmas in the Park is al- ‘Anew year, with new members, “Hutchinson Oil was wonder- had several calls but have not After the Education Expo, leading up to that year. We want ways a big event for the Cham- will bring new and exciting ful to us, and we liked it there found the right fit for the loca- the Farm and Home Expo will to bring attention to everything ber. Cupp wanted to thank the events for everyone to enjoy. The Elk City Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to work together to foster an environment of growth and prosperity. The First National Bank and Trust family says “Thank You” for a job well done and for your part in making Elk City “The Heartbeat of Western Oklahom First National Bank & Trust of Elk City We would like to thank the “There Is A Difference” Elk City Chamber of Commerce for ELK CITY: 2714 W. 3rd St. 580.225.2580 https//www.fibec.bank Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender. SAYRE: 711 N.E. Highway 580.928.2580 their dedication to Elk City and it’s businesses, residents and visitors. Simply. Thank You! Your hard-work does not go unnoticed, We want to thank our Chamber of Commerce Cheers to 2023 for the fantastic job they do through-out the year! being a fantastic year! Weare sovery grateful for you! THRU TUBING | PUBLIC SERVICE | OKLAHOMA An AEP Company 901 E 20th St, Elk City, OK 73644 - 580-225-6977 BOUNDLESS ENERGY"