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SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR WELCOME FROM ED CONTENT MISSION 12 ABOUT OKCBCC 11 BOARD MEMBERS STAY CONNECTED WITH US 28 4 PROGRAM AGENGA 10 LETTER FROM THE CHAIR 5 OKCBCC PARTNERS PURPOSE & VISION 13 AWARDEES 15 NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 16 18 CORPORATE PARTNER OF THE YEAR 20 NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR 22 CHAIRMAN’S AWARD 24 32 THANK YOU 31 STRATEGIC PRIORITY 14 SPOTLIGHT AWARD 26
Dear Members, Partners, and Friends of the Oklahoma City Black Chamber of Commerce,
We welcome you to our 2024 Annual Luncheon with great pleasure and thanks This is the time we celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of businesses, non-profits, and corporate partners who have helped us in our mission of creating and sustaining Black businesses in our city. In this 35th year, we also acknowledge and remember those founders whose vision led us here today. Again, we thank you for your continued support.
Please enjoy your lunch!
Joanne M Davis
Joanne M Davis
Executive Director, OKCBCC
OKCBCC STAFF
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Good morning!
Welcome to the 35th Anniversary of the OKC Black Chamb Awards Luncheon. I am Michael Chapple, Board Chairman, an you on behalf of the OKCBCC Board. With that, will all board m p
This annual celebration highlights outstanding community members, partners, and leaders who continue to make a footprint in our efforts to bring awareness to all and unique black-owned businesses, offer career-enhancing tools and increase social gathering platforms that offer selfimprovement and business advancements.
Today’s program will include a panel of Black business leaders and the distribution of well-wishes accolades and awards. More importantly, this event allows our general body of members and community leaders to network and share our collective successes and visions for excellence across the metro area.
I ask that you enjoy our time together today, take notes from our panel of innovators, and leave today with the keys you need to foster your dreams by making one connection with another person in the room. Again…..Welcome
Michael Chapple
Michael Chapple
2023-2024 Board Chair
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vE ent M E E T I N G & L U N C H E O N Annual 35 th Anniversary 20 24 W E L C O M E M i c h a e l C h a p p l e , O K C B C C O u t g o i n g B o a r d C h a i r E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R R E M A R K S J o a n n e D a v i s , E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r LUNCH IS SERVED FUTURE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PANEL A C K N O W L E D G M E N T O F B O A R D M E M B E R S & C L O S I N G R E M A R K S J . D . B a k e r , O K C B C C I n c o m i n g B o a r d C h a i r C H A M B E R A W A R D S P R E S E N T A T I O N M i c h a e l C h a p p l e , O K C B C C O u t g o i n g B o a r d C h a i r S P E C I A L R E M A R K S R e m i n g t o n P a r k O K C B C C S T R A T E G I C P L A N J . D . B a k e r , O K C B C C I n c o m i n g B o a r d C h a i r Stephanie Price, Owner of Price Play House Demetra Bailey, Owner of The Kitchen by B&B Catering Amanda Holguin , VP of Talent Development at OU Health M A R C H 2 6 , 2 0 2 4 | 1 1 : 3 0 A M M E T R O T E C H C O N F E R E N C E C E N T E R
ABOUT US
MISSION
We empower Black and minority-owned businesses and economic interests across central Oklahoma by sharing resources, building relationships, and advocating for equal opportunity and equitable outcomes.
Empowering businesses and uniting communities.
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PURPOSE & VISION
Founded on the desire to empower Black and minority-owned businesses and unite the community at large, the Oklahoma City Black Chamber of Commerce exists to serve as an economic and professional resource, relationship builder, and advocate for the common good of a growing metropolitan area
Through our memberships, we connect entrepreneurs and business owners with progressive-minded organizations and individuals across the region who invest their time, energy, and financial resources for the benefit of unified community development.
The Chamber's vision for you and your business is to:
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DISCOVER NEW RESOURCES GROW YOUR NETWORK STAND WITH US
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
Create a stronger, more engaged, and diverse membership base
BUSINESS WORKFORCE & DEVELOPMENT
Assist Black and other minority business leaders in achieving outstanding performance and growth through entrepreneurial and business management training Help members manage and grow their businesses with quality educational opportunities and professional development resources
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
Maximize opportunities for members to network their businesses through Chamber-facilitated and partner(s) programs, services, and community events
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Promote awareness of the Chamber’s programs and services, as well as its member organizations, through events and public relations activities.
MAXIMIZE OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS PRACTICES
Maintain and grow a highly effective Chamber Deepen the brand and deliver value to members through productivity, efficiency and effectiveness
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4. S T R A T E G I C P R I O R I T Y S T R A T E G I C P R I O R I T Y S T R A T E G I C P R I O R I T Y S T R A T E G I C P R I O R I T Y
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PRIORITY 2023-2025 STRATEGIC PLANS
STRATEGIC
AWARDEES
NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
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SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
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CORPORATE PARTNER OF THE YEAR
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NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR
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CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
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Award
Chairman’s
Joanne Davis
SPOTLIGHT AWARD
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Founders of the OklahomaCity Black Chamber ofCommerce
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BOARD MEMBERS
BOARD MEMBERS
MICHAEL CHAPPLE Chair
J.D. BAKER Vice Chair
DEVON SMITH-DUNN Treasurer
TESSA MARTIN Secretary
SPENCER BROWNE
MONIQUE BRUNER
SERENA CAMPBELL
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of Gaming Operations Remington Park Community
Financial
Love s Travel Stop and Country Stores Director, Business and Conference Services Metro Technology Centers Community Affairs Manager OG+E Executive Director, Diversity and Cultural Affairs Rose State University Senior Community Development Representative Communication Federal Credit Union Attorney Federal Public Defender Office Western District of Oklahoma ZO APETOR Pickbury Investments / Districts Attorney's Council
TIECE I. DEMPSEY
President
Volunteer
Analyst
BOARD MEMBERS
DR. TWYLER EARL
GARY JONES
SHARAE LEACHE
ANTONIO ROSS
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Director, Diversity and Inclusion at OU Price College of Business University of Oklahoma Owner K & Ko Consulting, LLC Founder Life Direction and Motivation Founder & CEO The Markus Smith Real Estate
MARKUS SMITH
Southern Nazarene University
Founder & CEO Nominee Design
MATT STANSBERRY
Business Owner
JABEE WILLIAMS
Founder & CEO QKI Consulting, LLC
QHAURIUM K. DOUGLAS
Strategic Account Specialist Cox Business
ANTHONY HUMPHERY
Thank you
ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS LUNCHEON
TIECE DEMPSEY
J.D. BAKER
GARY JONES
SPENCER BROWNE
TESSA MARTIN
EVENT BRANDING
JORDAN BROILES
PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEO
STEPHEN AND STACI NELSON EVERYTHING CREATIVE.
S T A Y C O N N E C T E D W I T H T H E O K C B C C ! Oklahoma City Black Chamber of Commerce @okcblackchamber @OKCBlackChamber
