2022 May Newsletter
Your monthly newsletter is dedicated to keeping businesses informed, and it helps you stay connected to your chamber and the local community.
Special thanks to our generous newsletter sponsor:
We want to celebrate our current members and engage new potential members this month! "Membership May" is when our chamber focuses on the members and the future growth in our networking numbers.
Now is a great time to invite potential members to join to receive a pro-rated membership of half the cost of normal membership! Contact our office for more details.
Your Chamber - April Recap
Chamber Vice President and Treasurer Kellie Clay with BancFirst presents Jeff's Auto with a Buck for Luck welcome frame.
Savage Nutrition delivers gifts of tea to the City of Tecumseh and the Chamber's office.
Pastor Don Jonker with First Assembly of God prays over the Legislative Luncheon meal.
Legislative Chair Ronnye Sharp leads the chamber's legislative session. Thank you, Legislators and commissioners, for attending.
Tinker Federal Credit Union "Zaps the Generational Gap" with a membership celebration and luncheon. Thank you, Sarah Roberts (pictured far right) for the invitation.
Chamber Members gather for the delicious Legislative Luncheon catered by Ronnye's recipes.
Tecumseh Public Schools Super Intendent Robert Kinsey leads the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon in cooperation with the chamber.
The Farmer's Daughter Market serves a fantastic meal for the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon.
OBU Interns and Tecumseh Public School Intern collaborate on a marketing project with the chamber.
T.A.G. Meeting at Firelake Foods on May 12th at 9am
Our next T.A.G. Meeting will be held at Firelake Foods on May 12th at 9am.
Don't forget we have a new progressive drawing to encourage membership participation that leads to volunteers. The progressive drawing is currently at $200 and sponsored by Mission In Motion and BancFirst. If your business would like to contribute to the growth of the T.A.G. program, please contact our office and learn all the ways you can help.
If you would like more information about the progressive drawing and how it works, please visit this page and consider either attending or sponsoring.
If you would like T.A.G. to visit and spotlight your business or if you would like to host, please contact Anthony LaGrange our T.A.G. Chair this year by emailing: pastorgusanthony@gmail.com
The monthly progressive drawing for T.A.G. is currently $200 and sponsored by:
Breakfast Workshop - Membership Benefits
Breakfast Workshop - Membership Benefits
May 17th at 9am
The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce is holding a membership drive. It is free to the members and a non-member guest who is interested in joining us. We will speak about the different resources the chamber has to offer and teach the members and potential members how to maximize their memberships to grow their business and the business community. Please consider attending and enjoy a free breakfast, and a free workshop to learn new ways to help your business!
Join the membership to learn, network, and expand your brand.
This event will be held at The Farmer's Daughter Market. Located at 302 N. Broadway St. Tecumseh, OK.
Free for chamber members and non-members who are interested in becoming a member.
You Could Be the Big Winner!
Need $1,000?
You could be the next big winner!
Please consider purchasing a raffle ticket online by clicking the button below or from our current board members. Find a list of names and locations here: https://tecumsehchamber.com/about/chamber-team.html
By purchasing a ticket, you are helping our chamber fundraise for our operational expenses to continue our mission throughout the 2022 year.
Drawing will be held at the June T.A.G. Meeting, and you DO NOT have to be present to win.
Thank you in advance and best of luck!
Frontier Days Committee Meeting
April 20th at Noon City Council Chambers
Frontier Days planning has begun!
Please consider lending a helping hand and assist in organizing the annual city-wide festival Frontier Days. There are many jobs both big and small. Please attend and learn how you can help.
One of the perks to volunteering on the committee is having a heads up to new sponsorship opportunities. Your name and company you represent will be mentioned in various publications for your contribution efforts. Not to mention, you will feel great about volunteering for your chamber to help promote Tecumseh!
We will meet at the Tecumseh City Council Chambers at Tecumseh City Hall located at 114 N. Broadway St., Tecumseh, OK at noon April 20th.
Theme Your Frontier
Theme Your Frontier
The chamber has teamed up with Vyve Broadband to create a contest for our community members to help "Theme Your Frontier" for Frontier Days citywide festival this year.
The winner who submits the best great idea with the best matching t-shirt design for the new Frontier Days theme will receive a brand-new pair of Apple Ipods and $200!
Deadline to submit is May 2nd, 2022 by 3pm.
Sponsorship Opportunity - Frontier Days
The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce is organizing our hometown festival Frontier Days this year with the help of Tecumseh Together. This is a great opportunity to support the Tecumseh Community and offer assistance to help us throw a big town party for all the community to enjoy! In return we are offering promotional advertising and kickbacks to those who are able to help.
Please visit Frontierdaysok.com for more information and to follow up on the event schedule that is currently being organized.
Meet Your Interns
The chamber has been blessed to be able to work with a brilliant group of young ladies this semester. They have been working hard to help build promotional marketing materials and tools to help grow and expand your chamber and target the younger generation.
Tecumseh Public Schools Senior Intern Delaney Brown (pictured far left,) collaborated with OBU marketing interns Emily Wilmoth (2nd from left,) Kailee McCrary (second from right,) and Kady Sebastian (far right) on their most recent project.
Leslie Merritt Resigns
Leslie Merritt, Executive Director for the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce is stepping out of her role and looking forward to growth opportunities.
Merritt has opted to give the board, the organization, and its membership a resignation with adequate time to fill her position and allowing for an easy transition process. Merritt’s last day will be June 17th, 2022, but she hopes to support the organization long after her departure.
Seeking Executive Director
Although we are sad to see Leslie Merritt leave at the end of June, we are on the hunt for our next executive.
Could that be you?
Interested candidates should visit our website to read the full job description and learn how to apply.
Can You Help Us Promote the Chamber?
Our chamber membership organization is similar to your business, and we must make efforts to market our accomplishments.
If you have a review you would like to share, please consider leaving us a Google Review.
Like your business, having excellent Google reviews helps us with our credibility.
T.A.G. Group Swag Opportunity
The chamber has been asked to participate in several appreciation weeks to recognize different groups.
Our T.A.G. group (Tecumseh Area Guides, our chamber ambassadors) would love to help create packets and drop off at different sites.
Upcoming requests that have been made:
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 2nd - 6th
Police Week: May 15th - 21st
If you would like to help prepare packets or get involved, please contact
Anthony LaGrange by calling 405-287-8801.
You may also drop off any coupons, gift cards, swag gear or any other items you wish that you would like to see go towards these types of opportunities by sending them to the chamber's office by appointment.
Learn About Advertising with the Chamber
Now Accepting Board Member Applications
The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for those interested in serving on our board of directors.
In the past our chamber has requested everyone nominate candidates, but we have found that many who are nominated were not accepting the nomination. In order to conserve time and focus on interested parties, please direct your nominee to our online application by clicking the image above or button below.
If you need a PDF downloadable copy, please click this link to access the downloadable form: Access the Downloadable Form Here or contact our chamber office for support.
Deadline to submit an application is July 31st.
Mingle on Main Block Party
The City of Tecumseh is hosting their 2nd Annual Mingle on Main Block Party. They are now accepting applications for vendors to participate.
No entry fee! Great opportunity to expand your business and brand to the local community.
Refer a Friend
Our chamber always has room for more friends. Please take the time to refer a friend and contribute to the growth of the membership. The more the merrier!
Keep Checking the Calendar
Be sure to checkout the online calendar for new events each month. Register as a website user, and you can add events to the calendar.
Welcome Newest Digital Sponsors!
We want to give a big thanks and shoutout to our newest digital ad space sponsors: BancFirst and Boho Cowgirl.
BancFirst purchased the Footer Banner during our Annual Auction. We know that BancFirst is loyal to Oklahoma and the chamber! We appreciate your investment.
Boho Cowgirl also won an advertisement space in the online auction this year. We appreciate their support.
There are several other spaces that could be available to you and your business. Please contact our office by email or phone to learn ways to help get your business recognized.
Each digital ad space comes with e-blasts!
