2025 State of the Economy

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Presenter

DR.RUSSELLEVANS,

Partner & Chief Economist, Thorberg Collectorate

Dr. Russell Evans serves as Partner and Chief Economist for Thorberg Collectorate and President of the Collectorate’s Regional Economic Advisers division, providing a suite of chief economist services to the City of Oklahoma City and clients ranging from industry trade groups to tribes and nonprofits

As chief economist, Dr. Evans is highly regarded as an analyst and communicator. His analysis of national and regional economic performance, economic policy, and financial markets is widely respected and delivered to a broad audience through dozens of speeches annually. As chief economist, he specializes in making complex economic principles accessible to engaged audiences.

Dr. Evans previously served as professor of economics and interim dean of the Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University and currently serves as a Visiting Professor of Business Analytics and the University of Central Oklahoma He is a Trustee of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation and chair of the investment committee.

Dr. Evans enjoys spending time with his wife, Amanda, and their five kids as well as soccer, golf, and fly fishing and serves actively in his church and community.

Today’s Program

Crystal Bennett, Board Chair, Moore Chamber Republic Services

Invocation

Glen Cosper, Board Member Moore Norman Technology Center

Premier Sponsor

Welcome Program

Brian Woodring, Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer

PRESENTING SPONSOR

State of the Economy

Dr. Russell Evans Thorberg Collectorate

Announcements

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MARCH

APRIL

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MOORECHAMBER

COMMUNITY COFFEE

Format:

Networking

Group Introductions

Announcements

Networking/Tours

Community Coffees bring together the business community and the community at large. Space is limited

MARCH

Mar. 12 - Featherstone Asst. Living, Moore

Mar. 26 - McDonald’s/Eastern, Moore

APRIL

Apr. 9 - Village on the Park, Oklahoma City

Apr. 23 - Freddy’s Frozen Custard, Moore

MAY

May 14 - Mid America Christian University, Oklahoma City

May 28 - First Fidelity Bank, Moore

JUNE

Jun. 11 - Living Roots Chiropractic, Moore

Jun. 25 - Verizon, Moore

JULY

Jul. 9 - Village on the Park, Oklahoma City

Jul. 23 - Moore Public Library, Moore

AUGUST

Aug. 13 - Southwest Mansions, Oklahoma City Aug. 27 - Freeman Clark Shelter Insurance, Moore

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 10 - Norman Regional Moore, Moore

Sept. 24 - Village on the Park, Oklahoma City

OCTOBER

Oct. 8 - 1NB Financial Center, Norman Oct. 15 - Moore Chamber, Moore

NOVEMBER

Nov. 12 - Helzberg Diamonds, Moore

Board of Directors

Crystal Bennett - Chair Republic Services

Kelly Wells - Secretary Vision Bank

Tadd Bliss II Bliss Electric LLC

Tim Caudle Silver Star Construction

Cacie Duncan Norman Regional Health System

Heather Seay Armstrong Bank

Ex-Officios

Dr. Tim Eaton Randall University

Jacob McHughes Cleveland County Commissioners Office

Kimberlee Adams - Chair Elect OG&E

Stephanie Keller - Treasurer Eide Bailly, LLP

Jenny Campbell Showplace Market

Kristi Clark Shelter Insurance Freeman Clark Agency

Jan Moran A T & T

Andy Sherrer First United Bank

Brianna Wall - Past Chair Oklahoma Electric Cooperative

Jim Jennings Clear View Insurance

Zach Colson John M. Ireland & Son Funeral Home & Chapel

Brian Mullins Rose Rock Realty/1907 Investments

Mike Smith BancFirst

Dr. Joe Ely Moore Norman Technology Center

Dr. Robert Romines Moore Public Schools

Brooks Mitchell City of Moore

Advisory Board: Armstrong Bank, BancFirst, Cleveland County Commissioners, Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition, First United Bank, Moore

Norman Technology Center, Norman Regional Health System, The 20 MSP, and Vision Bank.

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