1983 | President/Chairman Oscar Ogle

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Oscar Ogle served as the President/Chairman of the Board in 1983. He was active with the Chamber from 1980 until his death in May 2008. Oscar represented Choctaw State Bank then later Arvest Bank. Oscar was active with the auction, recruiting new businesses and developing commercial property. In 2010, the Chamber started giving the Oscar Ogle Scholarship to a graduating …

Mar 17 & 18 | The Black Raven

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It’s time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at everyone’s favorite local Irish Pub -> The Black Raven! This weekend we’all all Irish!

1982 | President/Chairman David Holt

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David Holt served as the President/Chairman of the Board for the Chamber in 1982. At that time, Mr. Holt was also the Postmaster for the Choctaw Post Office. It was during David’s term as President/Chairman that the Chamber joined forces with Alyne Strube and Glenda Holt to organize the first Miss Choctaw Pageant. The Choctaw Area Chamber is proud of …

New Member | Stonebridge Family Services

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Join us as we welcome Stonebridge Family Services of Midwest City to the Choctaw Area Chamber. To find out about all the services they provide, please visit their website here: Stonebridge Family Services

Debbie Hubbard Celebrates 40 Yrs!

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Join us as we congratulate Debbie Hubbard’s 40th year at Chase Bank. Debbie started with Choctaw State Bank in 1977 and has been with the bank through multiple ownership and name changes. Debbie is now a Senior Teller with Chase Bank. Be sure to stop by the bank to congratulate Debbie on 40 fantastic years!

1977 | First President/Chairman Selected

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Don Page was selected to serve as the first President/Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Choctaw Chamber of Commerce. As we celebrate our 40th Anniversary, it’s important to remember the hard work, commitment and vision of our original board members. Without people like Don Page, the Choctaw Chamber of Commerce would not be nearly as successful as it …

Feb 7 | 40 and Proud

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The Choctaw Chamber of Commerce began in 1977 when Evelyn Parker, L.G. Johnston, Don Page and Ray Rogers decided Choctaw needed a chamber. This group attended a conference at the University of Oklahoma that gave them the guidelines and procedures for organizing a chamber properly. After months of planning and with great input from local business owners, the Chamber held …