The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce plays a crucial role in advocating for its members and strengthening businesses within the community. One of the key strategies employed by the Chamber is building relationships with local legislators. These efforts are aimed at fostering a favorable business environment, promoting economic growth, and addressing challenges faced by businesses in Tecumseh and surrounding areas.
By actively engaging with local legislators and advocating for policies that support business growth and prosperity, our members play a vital role in strengthening the business community and fostering economic development in the region.
Join us for one of our monthly Legislative Lunches to speak with our representatives face-to-face. Registration is required and lunch is provided for our members. Thank you to our 2025 sponsors, Gilbert Insurance & Tecumseh Tag Agency, Canadian Valley Electric, BancFirst, and Berkshire Hathaway.
Here is a recap of our January 21st Legislative Luncheon:
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mike Jackson from the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and Senator Shane Jett for taking time out of their busy schedules to join us at our Legislative Kickoff that happened on January 21st.
Mike highlighted key priorities for this legislative session, including taxes, education accountability to better support our school districts, and investment in infrastructure.
Senator Shane Jett shared his excitement on his introduction of the Homestead Exemption Bill, which proposes eliminating property taxes for individuals, and reminded us of the importance of knowing our areas of influence where we live, work, and worship to effectively connect with the proper legislators to better make our voices heard.
We are grateful for their insights and for taking the time to share the legislator schedule, giving us valuable opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions this session, and always being open for questions from our members.
We would like to thank Big J's Smokehouse for the barbecue lunch. It was delicious! And thank you to our sponsors Oklahoma Natural Gas, Gilbert Insurance & Tecumseh Tag Agency, Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc, and CVEC Fiber. A special thank you to Citizen Potawatomi Nation for supporting our efforts through the use of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Cultural Heritage Center for our gatherings.
And thank you to our 2025 Legislative Committee, Justin Wood (Chairman), Randy Gilbert, Daniel Castaneda, and Cama Watts.
Advocating for our members and community is at the heart of what we do at the Chamber. We encourage you to join us for our upcoming Legislative Lunches on February 28th, April 4th, and June 13th to stay informed and engaged in the conversations that matter most.
Here’s to a productive and impactful year ahead!
Join us for our traditional Legislative Forum, where you’ll have the opportunity to hear from and engage with our representatives. Additionally, Robert Kinsey will provide insights on the upcoming School Bond set for April.
Registration is required, and lunch will be provided. This event is free for members and $25 for non-members.
Look for our future Legislative Lunches and get them in your calendar now for February 28th, April 4th, and our wrap-up session on June 13th.
