“We are so excited to have been asked to participate in the annual 2010 Academy Awards Luxury Lounge,” said Christine Keeter, President of Earth Angel Minerals. “This is a great honor for our company to be recognized on such a national level like the Academy Awards. We have been given an opportunity to have our products presented during a prestigious event produced by one of the top event specialists in the entertainment industry, GBK Productions. Our exclusive Limited Edition Hollywood Starlet Collection will be reviewed by national beauty magazines, celebrities, TV & Movie makeup artists, and entertainment media associated with the luxury lounge.”

Christine formulated this special limited edition color collection as a tribute to the “Original Hollywood Starlets” from the 40’s. The 2010 Hollywood Starlet Color Collection features colors inspired by such starlets as Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardener, Carol Lombard & Vivien Leigh. Limited Edition colors include Starlet Carol, Starlet Rita, Starlet Ava, & Starlet Vivien. Also included in this collection is Bling, a gorgeous eye & body shimmer that looks like sparkling diamonds! This is the first in the Hollywood Starlet Series by Earth Angel Minerals & will only be available for a limited amount of time. We will introduce a new edition in the color collection during each Oscar Season.

Other National Events Earth Angel Minerals has participated in include the 2009 Think Pink Style Lounge for the 2009 Emmy Awards, benefiting Breast Cancer Research. January 2010 we donated 5 exclusive LEMONADE STAND Color Collections created especially for the 2010 Lemon Ball Auction, benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand. American Idol winner Jordan Sparks was the entertainment for the Lemon Ball and received her own LEMONADE STAND COLLECTION as a thank you gift from Earth Angel Minerals for her help in supporting ALSF.

About Earth Angel Minerals Cosmetics:

Earth Angel Minerals is an organic prestige cosmetic & skin care company based in Claremore, Oklahoma. The Company has developed a distinctive formulation of pure minerals & organic color pigments from the earth, rich bio-active botanicals & antioxidants extracted from certified organic flowers, fruits, herbs, & root vegetables. The Company currently sells their products through online shopping, spas & salons. The exclusive retail outlet in Claremore is the Village Salon & Spa.

Source: Earth Angel Minerals Cosmetics

For more information about Claremore visit http://www.claremoreusa.com

Products to Recycle:

Newspapers
Cardboard
Office paper
Magazines
Aluminum cans
#1 plastics
#2 plastics
Used cooking oil (Ramm Road location only)

Claremore drop-off recycling centers are located at:

724 W Ramm Road
725 John Burrows Drive

For more information about recycling visit here.

El Azteca Mexican
441 S Brady St
Claremore, OK 74017
(918) 342-2401
http://www.elaztecarestaurant.com/

Cotton Eyed Joe’s BBQ
715 S Moretz Ave
Claremore, OK 74017
(918) 342-0855

Wings to Go
2002 N Ok-66
Claremore, OK 74017
(918) 283-4999
http://claremorewingstogo.com/

Pizza Time Buffet
1650 N Lynn Riggs Blvd
Claremore, OK 74017
(918) 343-8880
http://www.pizzatimebuffet.com/

If you are looking for awesome dessert ideas, Kupcakz in Tulsa has some great Valentine’s Day ideas…and you can personalize them for any event you would like!  Eat Local!

Plus Here are some other sweet spots – Top 5: Tulsa Sweet Tooth Spots

Picture courtesy of Claremore PAC

2/02 – CHS Band – Rogers County Honor Band – Main Theatre – 7:00 PM

2/06 – CHS & WRJH Bands – NBDA Junior High Honor Band Clinic/Concert – Main Theatre – 7:00 PM

2/09 – CHS Student Council – Guest Speaker for student body – Main Theatre – 8:45 AM

2/10 – CHS Junior Class of 2011 ASVAB Test – Main Theatre – 8:30 AM

Picture Courtesy of Claremore PAC

2/13 – “Sweet Dreams” A Patsy Cline Tribute – Main Theatre – 7:00 PM – $45 Lower Orchestra; $35 Upper Orchestra & $25 Balcony – $10 discount per ticket for groups of 10 or more!

2/14 – “Sweet Dreams” A Patsy Cline Tribute – Main Theatre – 2:00 PM – $45 Lower Orchestra; $35 Upper Orchestra & $25 Balcony – $10 discount per ticket for groups of 10 or more!

2/16 – WES Kindergarten Program – Main Theatre – 7:00 PM

Picture Courtesy of Claremore PAC

2/20 – The Taffetas – Main Theatre – 8:00 PM – $45 Lower Orchestra; $35 Upper Orchestra & $25 Balcony – Ask about group discounts!

2/25 – CHS & WRJH Band – Mid Winter Jazz Band Festival – Main Theatre – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

2/26 – CHS & WRJH Band – Mid Winter Jazz Band Festival – Main Theatre – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

For more information and to double-check dates visit http://www.claremorepac.org/

Riesling
California, 2008
Fruity, floral and inviting. From fried chicken to smoked meat or fish to spicy Chinese, a glass of Riesling will pair perfectly $12

Peach
2008
The very best thing about the Livesay Orchards Farmer’s Market is the delicious, juicy and sweet peaches. Grown in Porter, the Peach Capital of Oklahoma, these peaches were pressed to make a sweet, crisp wine $12

Cabernet Sauvignon
California, 2008
A full bodied, tannic wine, with a touch of sweetness. Think big, meaty dishes and skip the fish. Perfect for beef, but any grilled meat will stand up to the myriad of flavors. Also good with cheese made from cows milk such as Gouda or Gorgonzola $15

The Roberdes Family Vineyards & Winery is located at:
20570 E. 460 rd.
Claremore, Okla. 74019
(918) 342-1038
Friday-Sunday from 11:00am to 5:00pm (or by appointment)
www.roberdeswine.com

Hammett House, in Claremore, is one of those restaurants that is absolutely worth the drive out to Suburbia. Hammett House has been a Claremore staple since 1969 and remains the ultimate restaurant in the area to get “Down-Home Cooking”. Hammett House is one of those hidden gems in the Tulsa area that you will still be raving about weeks after eating there.

I went to lunch there the other day, simply because I was craving some mind blowing food. I am happy to say that is exactly what I got. The restaurant itself is nothing too exciting, just a simple little country building set just down the road from Roger’s State University. The inside is decorated with family pictures and brings back a nostalgic feeling akin to going to Grandma’s house for a weekend lunch. The first thing that really hits you when you walk in is the amazing smell enveloping the entire restaurant. The smell of warm pie and deep fried goodness slowly wraps around you and makes you think you have died and gone to olfactory heaven.

I started with a bowl of the vegetable beef soup which, I am a little sad to say, blew my Grandma’s vegetable beef soup out of the water. This soup was so rich and flavorful. There were substantial pieces of real roast and vegetables which is generally unheard of in soup. One of my friends had a starter salad that he ordered with both the cilantro lime house dressing and the spicy garlic house dressing, better known as “The Pink Stuff”, on the side. All the salad dressings at Hammett House are homemade and out of this world delicious. While the cilantro lime dressing was very tasty, the real star was The Pink Stuff. I will say right now that I have never been a real fan of salads drenched in dressing, however the spicy garlic dressing is so unbelievably good that I could have easily eaten it with a spoon. The spicy garlic dressing is a secret recipe that is only known to the owners and can only be found at Hammett House.

My guests both ordered the signature chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy. This was no ordinary chicken fried steak. It was obviously not a frozen chicken fried steak that you get at so many places. This chicken fried steak was thick with hand breaded goodness and placed on top of the gravy. We later found out that they place the steak on top of the gravy to showcase that the chicken fried steak is in fact homemade. The mashed potatoes were homemade as well and fabulous to say the very least. I was looking to have a little bit lighter lunch than my guests so I ordered the chicken salad. I got a heaping platter of some of the best chicken salad I have ever had. The chicken salad was full of rich flavors and was obviously made with chunks of choice chicken, rather than the canned chicken you get at so many places. It was so much food that I could hardly even finish half of it, but it was certainly tasty.

Now as good as the food is, I think that everyone who has frequented Hammett House would agree that the real reason that you go is for the dessert. The pies at Hammett House are completely out of this world. Many of their pies measure nearly a foot high and are unusual, yet delicious combinations such as Sour Cream Raisin Pie, Lemon Pecan or Peanut Butter Dream. The more traditional pies such as Coconut Cream, Apple Pie and Banana Cream Pie are out of this world as well. My guest ordered the lemon pecan pie which was delicious and a flavor combination I would not have expected to be so tasty. I ordered the Sizzling Apple Delight, the most popular dessert, which was warm apple pie served in a hot skillet and topped with vanilla ice cream. Every time anyone in the restaurant would order one it would leave the entire dining room smelling like warm apple pie and melted caramel. I have always been a sucker for apple pie but this is one of the best pies I have ever had. There is no way that I could have finished it even if it was the only thing that I had ordered. The Sizzling Apple Delight is a must try for anyone visiting Hammett House.

The staff was incredibly friendly and the owners Bill and Linda Biard were both helping out around the restaurant and checking on everyone to ensure that the food and the service was the absolute best. Delicious food and obvious attention to detail really set Hammett House apart from so many restaurants. Hammett House has been a favorite for many years and will continue to “wow” me for years to come.

Hammett House Restaurant

http://www.hammetthouse.com

1616 W Will Rogers Blvd
Claremore, OK?
(918) 341-7333?

The airport offers 5200 feet of runway, enough to support traffic up commercial jets. Sitting on over 500 acres of land, Claremore Regional Airport currently has 30 hangars each tenant occupied and still has room for additional growth. Claremore Regional Airport is also a reliever airport to Tulsa International Airport.

Claremore Regional Airport regularly hosts scheduled tours for school groups, businesses and other organizations. In addition, monthly fly-in events are held to provide opportunities for aviators to network. To learn more about the Claremore Regional Airport, call the airport manager Eric Winn at 343-0931 or visit www.claremoreairport.com for further information.

www.claremoreusa.com

With over 60 churches in Claremore Oklahoma, is it any wonder that faith is a major part of the success and character of Claremore. Faith maintains that our city and region will continue to charge ahead and become everything that we can be. It maintains that the future will be bright for our city and for our families in spite of sometimes difficult circumstances. This kind of faith enables entrepreneurs and business owners to believe in themselves and move their organizations forward. Faith moves community leaders to continue expecting more from themselves and for their city.

No great city is an accident. Cities that move forward ultimately believe that they will realize future opportunities and act accordingly. Faith is paramount to successful economic development. It is the basis for our efforts, and it is why we know the best is yet to come.

www.claremoreusa.com

Local Incentives and Site Selection Assistance

The Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority, CIEDA assists growing businesses choosing to locate in Claremore by determining growth needs and customizing incentive options to meet those needs. Additionally, the City of Claremore offers fast track assistance to businesses locating in Claremore. Since 2003, over 1000 new manufacturing jobs have been created in Claremore.

Available Real Estate

From large industrial tracts of land to small commercial properties and everything in between, Claremore has sites available for growing businesses. Nearly 300 acres of industrial property are available in the Claremore North Business Park and Claremore Industrial Park at reasonable rates. Existing buildings are also available for industrial and commercial occupancy.

Skilled Workforce

Businesses can expect to find an abundance of skilled workers in the Claremore area. Claremore has strong advanced manufacturing, healthcare, government and education sectors, each supported by highly skilled workers. Customized training is provided by Rogers State University and the Northeast Technology Center to accommodate the needs of growing businesses.

Oklahoma as a Place to do Business

The State of Oklahoma provides strong businesses incentives including; employment rebates, customized training, tax incentives for accelerated depreciation, and many others. Oklahoma has recently made tremendous strides in reducing business costs associated with taxes. Recently the Tax Foundation determined that Oklahoma businesses pay the 7th least amount of corporate taxes.

When combined, these factors make Claremore an appealing location for growing businesses, site selection professionals and executives in search of an additional location. If you are considering a new home for your businesses or need an additional facility, please call 918-341-4755. Feel free to learn more about Claremore at www.claremoreusa.com

www.claremoreusa.com

Central Location
Claremore provides outstanding central access to many metropolitan cities and states in the continental US. Consider this; Claremore is a 1 day drive (8 hours) to 15 metropolitan cities and 13 states. Not impressed yet. Claremore is a 2 day drive to 64 metropolitan cities and 28 states. Businesses can find 2 day truck access to Mexico or Canada. Whether you are a family in search of the next great road trip or a business seeking a central location, Claremore provides many distinct logistical benefits.

Transportation
At the center of Eastern Oklahoma’s I-44 Corridor, Claremore provides direct access to Interstate 44, Route 66 and highways 20 and 88. For air travelers, both the Claremore Regional Airport (8 miles) and Tulsa International Airport (22 miles) are easily accessible. In addition to great road and air access, Claremore is less than a 15 minute drive from the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, one of the largest inland waterways in the US. The Tulsa Port of Catoosa provides a cost-effective waterway transportation option to area businesses.

Energy
For many years Oklahoma has been a center of corporate oil and gas activity. Perhaps no region has had more success with Oil and Gas Pump production than the Tulsa Metropolitan area. These companies are in abundance in Claremore and represent more than 1500 jobs. Now in addition to the large presence of the oil and gas industry Eastern Oklahoma welcomes green industries like wind energy production and others. No other state knows energy like Oklahoma. With the recent advances in green technologies and with energy talent already in place, Oklahoma is well positioned for future energy success.

Climate
Oklahoma offers perhaps the nation’s most diverse terrain. According to the EPA with 11 eco-regions, Oklahoma is one of only four states with more than 10. Adorned by lakes, rivers and streams, this diversity of terrain provides unlimited recreational opportunities to residents and visitors.

Claremore does in fact offer many unique benefits to residents, businesses, and site selection professionals. With such an outstanding array of geographic advantages, the only question left to ask is, “When can we expect to see you here?”

Executive Director
CIEDA
www.claremoreusa.com

The Claremore Recreational Center is an asset to the entire community.  The impressive property is outfitted with something for the whole family.

The huge Junior Olympic size indoor swimming pool is used year round.  It is perfect for swimming laps, playing with your family or having a great birthday party for your child.  They offer lifeguard training programs as well as swim lessons.

They Claremore Recreation offers something for everyone including basketball, volleyball, racquetball, tennis courts, aerobics and spin classes.  The facility features an outstanding weight room with free weight, nautilas equipment, and numerous treadmills and cardio machines. In addition, you can find an indoor running track with walking and jogging lanes, 2 full length indoor basketball courts, indoor tennis and racquetball courts, and indoor batting cages.  In 2008, the City of Claremore also completed a brand new skate park just outside the facility. The Claremore Recreation Center is a wonderful place for the entire family to have a great time and maintain an active lifestyle.
Click here for membership rates!   They have great deals for students and seniors!  http://www.claremorecity.com/index.aspx?NID=229

Claremore Lake

Located just off of Blue Starr Road the Claremore Lake is a beautiful 470 acre getaway for families. Constructed in 1930, the lake features outdoor and indoor fishing docks, running trails and outdoor children’s play equipment. Enjoy a picnic in the shade at Claremore Lake, and be prepared to bring some extra bread to feed the ducks. In addition to Claremore Lake, our city is located within 30 minutes drive of Grand Lake, Oologah Lake, and Lake Hudson.

Tim Hight

www.claremoreusa.com

Will Rogers Memorial Museum

The Will Roger’s Memorial Museum is located near Rogers State University on twenty acres originally purchased in 1911 by Will Rogers for use as a future retirement home. The museum was built using limestone from a nearby quarry and opened in 1938. The sunken garden and beautiful hilltop provide a magnificent view of Claremore and the Tiawah Valley.

Inside the interactive 16,652-square-foot museum, you can learn about Will Rogers’ life, wisdom and humor.  From the 71 motion pictures to listening to live radio replays, there is plenty for the entire family to enjoy. The museum features 8 galleries and contains art, memorabilia, and artifacts and is home to the world’s largest Will Roger’s document collection.  You will learn about Rogers’s life as a trick roper, movie star, radio commentator, columnist, author and philosopher.  The Will Roger’s Memorial Museum is a great part of the culture of Claremore, USA. Learn more at www.willrogers.com

J.M. Davis Historical and Arms Museum

In 1916, JM Davis traded 2,000 acres of Arkansas land in exchange for the Mason Hotel in Claremore, Oklahoma. Davis used the hotel to house a gun collection that he had started as a seven year old boy. Davis continued building his collection and by 1929 it had grown to 99 guns. He displayed the guns on the hotel lobby walls along with swords, steins, saddles, music boxes, musical instruments, political buttons, posters, and Native American artifacts.

As the lobby walls got crowded, Davis extended the collection to hotel hallways and private rooms. With a consistent flow of visitors, Davis became recognized as a gun expert and was featured in many publications. To manage the fast growth, in 1965, Davis shifted ownership of the collection to the J.M. Davis Foundation Inc. The Foundation leased the collection to the State of Oklahoma with the condition that the state build and maintain a museum to house the memorabilia. On June 27, 1969, the JM Davis Gun Museum opened on Mr. Davis’ 82nd birthday. The 40,000 square foot museum is free of charge to the public with gun displays totaling over one mile in length. Learn more at www.thegunmuseum.com

Belvidere Mansion

Built in 1907, the Belvidere is a three story Victorian mansion located two blocks east of downtown. In 1901, John M. Bayless along his wife, Mary, and six children moved to Indian Territory from Cassville, Missouri. By 1902, Bayless began construction of his castle-like Claremore mansion. Sadly, Mr. Bayless died before the Belvidere was complete in 1907.
A written description doesn’t do justice to the Belvidere Mansion. The house is brick with a tile roof and four towers. The third story ballroom contains around 3,000 square feet of absolute elegance. Blue sky and clouds highlight a vaulted ceiling with an old-fashioned sky-light. Large windows are adorned in lace and offer great views of Claremore. The front entrance is covered by a large porch with a balcony directly above. Most of the mansion’s trim and woodwork were brought from the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. The floor features tile laid by an Italian craftsman. Many of the rooms are accented by pocket doors and fireplaces. Just as unique as the Belvidere are the stories behind the mansion and the man who built it. Learn more at http://rogerscountyhistory.org/
Learn more about Claremore at www.claremoreusa.com

So what is an appropriate philosophy for business recruitment; balance. Cities and regions need both the primary job growth of industrial recruitment and expansion as well the secondary job growth and tax base that the retail sector provides. Quality development is quality development, no matter what sector it may occur in so long as the project meets resident and community stakeholder needs. The economic development profession is full of far too many specialists with too few qualified generalists actually serving communities effectively. A one dimensional approach isn’t economic development, but rather short-sided by both the individual advocating the approach and cities that buy into the philosophy.

For over 40 years the Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority (CIEDA) has driven growth throughout the city through development efforts in multiple sectors including retail, industrial, government, office and others. Existing retailers such as Walgreen’s and Lowe’s, and upcoming projects like the Oklahoma Plaza lifestyle center project (ongoing), and the Braum’s North store (Fall 2009) exist or will exist in Claremore because of the long term commitment of CIEDA to develop a well rounded globally competitive economy for residents, businesses and community stakeholders.

So why is it important to recruit retail? Sales tax revenues ultimately help cities pay bills and continue to develop much needed infrastructure. As long as cities rely on sales tax for revenue, economic development organizations will play some role in retail recruitment. Retail recruitment can also enhance the overall quality of life in a city. Enhancing city quality of life can and usually is a part of the charge of economic development organizations. The development of quality retail shopping and dining amenities in cities does contribute to the overall quality of life for residents. While retail recruitment is typically thought of as a source of secondary jobs, these jobs are needed by college students, spouses in need of part-time jobs and others.

Retail recruitment does add value to cities and should be kept within the context of the overall primary job and investment growth goals of the economic development strategic plan. Learn more about exciting retail opportunities in Claremore at www.claremoreusa.com: or visit the CIEDA booth in the North Hall this week at the International Council of Shopping Centers tradeshow in Las Vegas, May 17-21.

Geography

Oklahoma’s market position provides businesses with direct access to many metro markets and millions of customers. Claremore’s is within 50 miles of being equidistant to both coasts and features air, rail, truck, and port transportation access. In addition, Oklahoma was fortunate to not experience the highs of the real estate boom and conversely now isn’t seeing the lows of the current real estate market. Many publications including Forbes and Fortune have identified both the Tulsa and Oklahoma City markets as recession proof.

Industry

Claremore is a Northeast suburb in the Tulsa Metropolitan area. For many years the Tulsa area has had considerable market share within the Oil and Gas production and component manufacturing sectors. From 2003-2007 over 1,000 jobs were created in Claremore in the manufacturing sector alone. Many of these jobs were created in the oil and gas pump component industry. Claremore has over 30 manufacturers and while in some cases production has been slower, these firms are well positioned for future success. Healthcare has also seen substantial growth within the last 5 years, largely due to the growth of Claremore Regional Hospital. In addition, new and emerging green technology firms like Heath Technology are taking full advantage of the labor provided by the Tulsa\Claremore labor market area. Learn more about Claremore’s highly skilled workforce and labor assets at Claremore 2008 Labor Force Briefing.pdf

Business Conditions

Oklahoma offers highly attractive business conditions to executives and site selection professionals. Claremore has low business opportunity costs, low energy costs, skilled labor, and excellent business incentives. These factors make Claremore an affordable option for business expansion or relocation.

Skilled Labor

While it is often said that people are an organization’s greatest strength, it is particularly true of cities. Claremore offers a skilled workforce that fuels growth and investment opportunities for manufacturing, energy, and healthcare firms.

While the current economic challenges certainly haven’t subsided, Claremore is well positioned to facilitate future job growth and to continue to accommodate new investment. With over $104 million in announced new investment within the last 24 months, your next business home is waiting for you in Claremore.

Come Grow With Us!

Tim Hight
www.claremoreusa.com

1. How are we currently defining quality of life?
2. What are the components of a strong quality of life?
3. Does quality of life matter to site selection consultants?

For our purposes we will broadly define quality of life as those local characteristics and amenities that contribute to a better standard of living for current residents and help make the city a destination for businesses, visitors and future residents. Here a few key quality of life components: education, history & culture, economic climate, recreation, entertainment, and weather.

Does quality of life matter to site selection consultants? While it may not be a top 3 or even top 5 concern for site selection consultants, quality of life will always be relevant as long as businesses have to hire and retain employees. In spite of current economic challenges, workforce is a major factor in site selection. Site selection professionals want to know if communities can support their business with a steady and highly skilled workforce. This only happens when skilled workers want to live in or near cities that create jobs. Cities that are concerned about job creation must then continuously improve their local quality of life in order to continue to attract new workers. A proud history and culture, strong economic climate and the continued growth of local recreational and entertainment amenities will keep Claremore strongly positioned for future job growth.

Tim Hight

Executive Director
CIEDA
www.claremoreusa.com

Dispositions

With the increasing amount of mergers and acquisitions, corporate real estate executives and site selection professionals are being directed by the C-level to consolidate operations into low cost markets. Oklahoma has one of the lowest costs of doing business available.

Available Buildings and Land

When a customer or the market dictates that a site selection professional evaluate the central US, often the availability of buildings and land move Claremore to the short list. Claremore buildings and real estate are cost competitive to client needs and the process is streamlined with fast-track permitting.

Speed to Market

Claremore, Oklahoma is 22 miles from Tulsa, 12 miles from the Port of Catoosa, 50 miles from being equidistant to both coasts and has offers direct access to interstate 44, route 66, and highways 20 and 88. Claremore is within a one-day drive of 8 major metropolitan areas representing over 10,000,000 potential customers.

Skilled Workforce

As a part of the Tulsa metropolitan area Claremore offers an abundant and highly skilled workforce to companies seeking new locations.

Tim Hight

Executive Director
CIEDA
www.claremoreusa.com

The International Economic Development Council states that between “65 to 80 percent of new jobs are created by existing businesses in a community rather than by those that relocate to a community”. What does this mean for us? It is very important that as cities begin to see new job growth in the years ahead that we do not lose sight of the great companies already in our cities that have been responsible for our economic health and that will continue to lead us into the future. In Claremore, 1 in 4 jobs are in the manufacturing sector; healthcare and education are also strong sectors as well. These industries will continue to pillar an already strong local economy here. Most cities and regions have economic pillars that will survive the downturn and continue to thrive.

So, are the new jobs and industries coming? For many cities the answer will be yes. Claremore has already seen the impact of green job growth with the announcement of Heath Technologies in February. For Oklahoma the trend of green and alternative energy job growth should continue in the wind energy, solar energy, and vapor recovery industries. As we see these positive signs of the national and local economies moving forward let’s not forget to appreciate our existing businesses responsible for past economic success and that will fuel future success.

Tim Hight

Executive Director
CIEDA
www.claremoreusa.com

Like every other recession before it, the current recession will end. Opportunities will emerge to increase market share, profit growth, and sales. Yet many organizations are so focused on short-term challenges that they are unprepared to capitalize on future opportunities when they arrive.

In Claremore, we are fortunate to have Rogers State University (www.rsu.edu/) and the upcoming Northeast Tech Center campus (http://www.netech.edu/) which offer services to businesses and employees ranging from small business assistance, to short term training and degree programs.

In my profession, the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (http://edi.ou.edu/) provides world class training for ED professionals. The staff and board are committed to student success, and as a graduate I can verify that the training I received has greatly prepared me for the opportunities and challenges of economic development.

As you work your way through the uncertainty of the current economic period, one of the best ways to prepare for emerging opportunities is to properly address current and future training needs. I encourage you to take this opportunity to prepare for light ahead.

Tim Hight

Executive Director
CIEDA
www.claremoreusa.com

Whether you are talking about new business recruitment or retention and expansion our stakeholders deserve results. Performance is more important than ever. At www.claremoreusa.com, you can find updates of positive news stories that demonstrate the performance of the Claremore Industrial and Economic Authority. These articles and news stories are updated daily and communicate to local residents and businesses and prospects that Claremore has a healthy local economy.

Communicate Hope

In spite of the challenges of 2008, Claremore had a net job growth percentage of 3.8%. In the last 24 months CIEDA has announced $103 million in new investment for Claremore. Every city, county, state and region has a powerful asset-based story to communicate to stakeholders even in the darkest of times. It’s time we as economic development professionals begin telling the story of our stakeholders and help provide motivation for them to begin living again in this economy.

When a mom or dad is out of work they rely on us to create an employment opportunity for them. Those with jobs, need us to continue to meet the needs of local business stakeholders to ensure that they continue to have work. I have no doubt that the economic development profession will rise to the challenge and provide stakeholders with hope and opportunity in the future.

Tim Hight

Executive Director
CIEDA
www.claremoreusa.com