PROGRAMMING AND COMMITTEES
Programming:
Our program of Work is multi-layered. First, we offer programming focused on fostering Member to Member (M2M) relationships & Member to Community (M2C) relationships, helping you foster great business relationships. We also focus on Cultivating business growth with informational programs specific to the needs of business & specific to the varying different business Industries, which helps to cultivate better business practices, more customers, and establish a great working environment. Advocating for Pro-Business Legislation is one of our main focal points, as well as advocating 100% for our Chamber Members 24/7 through referrals & other outlets. We offer a wide variety of Membership Enhancement options to allow our Members different avenues of marketing & advertising, as well as different options to help support our programming. Serving on a Committee by our Member Employers and/or Employees offers different ways for our Members to help our community grow & thrive, while also focusing on leadership development. Serving on a committee also helps to offer more valuable programming & events through the Cushing Chamber.
FOSTERING
Internships/mentorships to develop the future and current workforce pipeline
Women In Business
Ribbon Cutting Celebrations
Coffee & Connections
Business After Hours
Membership Luncheons
Committee Involvement
Festival In The Park Business Booths
Christmas Parade Business Entries
CULTIVATING
Junior Chamber Program
Industry specific Roundtables
Mentor/Mentee Programs (YPG)
Digital Marketing Program Series
Quarterly Plug-In@Lunch Programs
Annual State of Cushing Economic Summit
Leadership Cushing Program
Tomorrow's Leaders Program
Business After School Program
Annual BBQ N Blues Pipeline/Oil and Gas Industry Trade Show Festival
ADVOCACY
Legislative Luncheons
Candidate Forums
Voter Registration Location
Legislative Affairs
Pro-Business Legislation - City, County, State, Federal
Chamber Member Referrals
Chamber office Visitor / Travelers Center to Advocate for Chamber Members
Website designed for Member Content & Open to Member Posting on Several pages
MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT
Program & Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Digital Marketing
Member E-Blasts
Social Media Channels
Christmas Shop Local Campaign
Shop Local Shopping Events
Small Business Saturday
Administrative Professionals Days
Small Business Week Campaign
Festival In The Park Sponsorships
Christmas Parade Sponsorships
Chamber Website Advertising
Affinity Programs with HR expert advise; Group Health Insurance plans; and more
Cushing Love Local E-Gift Card Program
SERVING
Committees
Board of Directors - Meets on the third Thursday of every month at 7am in the Chamber Board Room. The Board of Directors is the governing authority of the Chamber. They are a cross-section of business leaders in the membership that volunteer their time and service to the betterment of the Cushing Chamber. Meetings are closed to the public; however, if a Member of the Chamber would like to approach the Board, the Member shall request to be included on the next month's board Agenda.
Tomorrow's Leaders Committee - Meets once in the early Spring and once in the late Summer to plan the Fall semester of the Tomorrow's Leaders Program sessions. Committee members also take turns attending the 4 Tomorrow's Leaders Program sessions that are during the Fall semester of Cushing High School. The Tomorrow's Leaders Program is for the 15 High School Juniors that are selected from an application process during their sophomore year.
2025 Tomorrow's Leaders Committee Members:
Nancy Overton - Central Tech
Alanna Grigg - Central Tech
John Talley - FCA
Brian Porter - Blue Sky Bank
Carrie Gilbert - Blue Sky Bank
Women In Business - Meets the last Tuesday of every month from Noon until 1 pm at a different Member Partner restaurant each month, doubling as a LUNCH MOB! This Committee Plans all Quarterly Women In Business Luncheons and events, such as our "Toast To Broadway" Ladies Night Out event.
2025 WIB Committee Members:
Dana Cramer - Century 21 First Choice Realty, Real Estate Agent
Bea Boalt - Beatrice K Boalt CPA PLLC
Collette Campbell - TV31
Teresa Allen - VMI, Inc.
Lisia Fick - VMI, Inc.
Anastasia Reeves - VMI, Inc.
Lisa Hayter - Real Estate Agent, Frontier Realty
Lenita Gillespie - CoreCivic/Cimmaron Correctional Facility
Jamie Richardson, Lions Meadows of Hope
Lene Ortego, Lions Meadows of Hope
Agribusiness - Inactive - Meets on third Monday of every month at 8 am in the Chamber Board Room - Plans Agribusiness events and programming; connects Agribusinesses to the Cushing Chamber
Young Professionals - STARTING UP IN FALL 2025! CALL THE CUSHING CHAMBER TO JOIN THIS COMMITTEE TODAY! Meets on the third Thursday of every month at 4 pm in the Chamber Board Room. Meetings will move to quarterly soon. This committee plans the Young Professionals Group activities and programming.
Ambassadors - STARTING IN FALL 2025! CALL THE CHAMBER TO GET ON THE LIST TODAY! Meets on the last Wednesday of every month. Ambassadors are the promoters and Cheerleaders of and for the Chamber by visiting Members; recruiting new members; attend ribbon cutting celebrations; and much more.
Festival in the Park - Meets Annually in July to help plan the Annual Festival in the Park. This committee volunteers the day of the Festival.
Pipeline Crossroads Festival (Formerly BBQ N Blues) - CLOSED COMMITTEE - This committee is open only to BBQ N Blues participating Pipeline Companies and Chamber Member Oil and Gas businesses. Meets on the first Thursday of every month from February to May annually at 4 pm.
NEW! JUNIOR CHAMBER COMMITTEE:
The Junior Chamber program is a partnership between Cushing Public Schools and the Cushing Chamber of Commerce. For more information on the Junior Chamber, please see our website page: Junior Chamber website Page.
The Junior Chamber Committee will meet start meeting in May 2025 and then every month afterwards on the second Thursday of every month at 4 pm in the Chamber Board Room. After this first year of this program, the committee will move to quarterly meetings.
Junior Chamber Committee Members:
Nancy Overton - Central Tech
HOW TO GET INVOLVED & ENGAGED:
To get involved with any of these programs, events, Festivals, or Committees, please call the Cushing Chamber office at 918-225-2400 or email Tracy@CushingChamber.org. We welcome you to stop by our office during regular business hours; give us a call; or send us an email to learn how you and your staff can get more involved and engaged with your Cushing Chamber and your community!