Chamber Forum

The economic development strategies of tribal nations

Oklahoma City is a city on the rise, and we want you to stay informed about its major successes, challenges and ways that the business community can stay involved.

The Chamber will continue its successful monthly Chamber Forum series from January through November 2021. The Chamber Forum series brings thought leaders together to discuss major initiatives, programs and current issues that impact Oklahoma City's business climate, economy and community.

The May Chamber Forum will highlight the economic development strategies of tribal nations and their impact on the state of Oklahoma.

Panelists

Jim Collard, Ph.D.
Director of Planning and Economic Development,
Citizen Potawatomi Nation

Kyle Dean, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Economics,
Director of Center for Native American and Urban Studies,
Associate Director of Steven C. Agee Economic Research and Policy Institute,
Oklahoma City University

Jonna Kirschner
President of CNI Manufacturing,
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI)

Bill Lance
Secretary of Commerce
The Chickasaw Nation

Schedule

11:45 a.m. to Noon - Small group networking (We'll randomly place all attendees into small groups for networking before the program kicks off at Noon. Think of it as your virtual "table!" Come prepared to meet new faces or reconnect with familiar ones. Video is highly encouraged.)

Noon - Program start

Online registration is currently closed. To purchase tickets, email register@okcchamber.com or call 405-297-8921.

Access to the Zoom event link will be emailed to the email address associated with each registration on Monday, May 17 and a reminder will be sent on Wednesday, May 19. The emails will come from events@okcchamber.com. Please ensure events@okcchamber.com is on your approved sender list. The best event viewing experience will be from a computer.

Chamber Forum half-season ticket packages are still available! Purchase a half-season package for five Chamber Forums for $75.

Email register@okcchamber.com with questions.

Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Cox Business and Corporate Sponsor ADG.