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The Poteau Chamber is here for you. We recommend that you take full advantage of the resources provided to you as a Poteau Chamber member. Come Live and Play in Poteau, Oklahoma, and see the fun and beauty Oklahoma has to offer. Live life to the fullest. Voted top 100 places to live. The Poteau Chamber is committed to helping grow Poteau’s industry and economy for our members and citizens of Poteau.

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OK Star Information

Who Will Be the Next Oklahoma Star?
Could it be You?

The Contestant forms are available for the 2010 Oklahoma Star! You can download the form by clicking the link below. In addition to the contestant entry form, each contestant is required to submit a picture and a bio that includes all contact information. Contestant's pictures and bio's will be published in newspapers and rodeo programs. These can be emailed or dropped off at the Chamber Office.

Contact information for the Oklahoma Star is:
Poteau Chamber, 201 S. Broadway, Poteau, Ok 74953
tel: 918.647.9178
fax: 918.647.4099
email: adminpoteauchamber@windstream.net

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Balloonfest

2010 Balloonfest
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Celebrate America - Poteau Style!

Celebrate America

…Rain, Rain Go away the city of Poteau wants to come out and play….

Early Saturday, July 3, that was my facebook post as I watched the rain clouds come in and the wet stuff start to fall. By 12:00 PM I was at the chamber office and the calls were already coming in as to whether or not the Celebrate America festivities were still going on. As preparations were made, the rain slowly faded away! By 5:00 it was gone and the sun was slowly coming through the clouds. As the water slides went up the community started coming out, the bands started playing and the fun began!

About 3500 people showed up to celebrate America’s Independence! Our bicycle winners were Zack Wood and Jazmin Fernandez!

Thank You to all of those who participated! From the prize sponsors to Event Sponsors to Workers, we greatly appreciate your help and to the City for a wonderful fireworks display!

Sponsors Include: First National Bank, Advantage Home Health, JNB Auto, Spider Webb Farm, Arvest Bank, Bremner Foods, EOMC, AES, OG&E, JOB, The Community State Bank, Adams Abstract, McDonalds, Windstream, Jake Leming for State Representative, Allstate Termite & Pest Constrol, Mark Allen for State Senate, Angela Claiborn, CPA, Central National Bank, Reed Williams Insurance, Neil Brannon for State Senate, Bud’s Country Junction, Big Gunns Sound Production, The Poteau Daily News, City of Poteau, Immanuel Baptist Church & Jack’s Jewelers.

Prize Sponsors Included: Golden Pony RV & Cowboy Pizza, Ron’s Tint & Auto Accessories, Mainstreet Mattress, Choctaw Country Club, DJ’S Jewels, Eddie’s Napa Auto Parts, G&G Auto, Jensen’s Express Lube, Bamboo Orchid, Beauty Licious!, Four Star Chop Shop, Off the Top, The Body Shop, MK Cosmetics – Shirley Parsley Consultant, Tan-Tastic Hair, Cakes & More, Canine Cottage, Helen Cook School of Music, Clip Joint, The Shop, Best Western, Bobbie Nollan, Karen Wages, Vickie’s Beauty Boutique, Main Street Sweets, Yesterday’s Trinkets, MeMe’s Sidewalk Café, Dave’s Express Detail, C&D Tire & Auto, Classy Cuts & Curls, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Peppercorn Antique Mall, Poteau Chamber, Subway, Long Lake Resort, Charlie Horsley, Sign Gal, Jazzy Jewels, Merle Norman, Pizza Hut, My Favorite Things, Kim’s Flowers, Country Kettle Candies, Maria’s Mexican Restaurant, La Huerta’s Mexican Restaurant, Blue Leaf Promotional Products, Tim Trent, Impact Martial Arts.

Current Event Information

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July 28th, 2010
Poteau - What's In, What's Out. Projecting a Positive Professional Image

Is it time for a "do over" retread or just a little tweaking? After this fun, informative day the professional woman will have confidence to step back into the boardroom, retail store, classroom, office or wherever and tackle the job with more enthusiasm.

Learn the importance of skin care and the latest techniques for applying make-up to look more youthful. What are the latest trends in hair styles and how does a new style improve a professional image? Learn the importance of networking and practice it.

Paramount to maintaining a professional lifestle is fitness and wellness. Experts in these fields will provide information to keep attendees performing at their maximum potential in the workforce.

Co-Sponsors:
Poteau Chamber of Commerce
Poteau Main Street
OSU Cooperative Extension
Kiamichi Technology Center
OSBDC
Days Inn & Suites
REI Women's Business Center

Registration Fee: $10.00
Registration Deadline: July 23, 2010

Booth Registration Fee: $20.00 (includes lunch)

For more information or to RSVP by phone, call Lori Smih at 800-658-2823!

POLITICAL FORUM
JULY 22, 2010
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bob Lee Kidd Civic Center

On Thursday, June 22, 2010, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm there will be a Public Political Forum at the Bob Lee Kidd Civic Center. The candidates for the forum will include Oklahoma State Senate District 4, Oklahoma House District 3, County Commissioners District 1 & 3, and County Assessors!

Admission is $3.00 per person! Admission fee includes refreshments. There will also be a Silent Auction. Silent auction items have been donated by local businesses from the LeFlore County Area. All proceeds from admission and silent auction items go to the Boys and Girls Club of LeFlore County.

The forum is sponsored by the Poteau Chamber of Commerce, Spiro Chamber of Commerce and the Heavener Chamber of Commerce, Spiro Graphic, Poteau Daily News, and KPRV Radio.

The Chambers of Commerce are non-partisant and do not support or endorse any one candidate or political party. We are an equal opportunity marketing media for all involved.

If you are a political candidate for one of the above offices and would like to participate in the forum, please contact the Poteau Chamber at 918.647.9178.

This is open to the public and we encourage everyone to attend to hear each Candidate answer questions regarding issues of their offices for which they are seeking election.

The 2010 Chamber of Commerce Membership & Business Directories are now available. Stop by your local Chamber to get your copy!

Thanks for stopping by the Chamber of Commerce Website. Please enjoy our slideshow of pictures from area events, chamber functions and scenery of surrounding areas!

Check out our blog by clicking the Link above for other Community Events or Check out our Community Calendar!

2010 Events

13^th Annual Golf Tournament

With 108 players and soaring temperatures at 102 degrees, the 13th Annual Golf Tournament turned out to be a great success for the Chamber!

This years winners are as follows:

1^st Flight

1. Lyle Whitworth & James Miller, Tony Ward & Buckley Anderson

2. Osmond Sayavong & Todd Latta, Ron Killion & Don Killion

3. Brice Wilson & Tanner Crandell, Terry Robbins & Dwain Caughern

2^nd Flight

1. Trevor Noble & Eric Burney, Mark Allen & Brian Brooks

2. Ryan Adams & Dennis Jones, John Crase & Joe Clayborn

3. Larry Hall & Tom Marlatt, Jim Wisdom & Lee Morris

Longest Drive Winner: Ryan Guillet

Closest to Pin: Jason Graves, Sandy Blake & Brice Wilson

Many thanks to all of our 2010 Sponsors!

HOLE SPONSORS: 701 Corporation; Adams Abstract; AES; Allstate Insurance - Lyle Whitworth; Arvest Bank; Best Western; Bremner; Brian Shore Insurance; Bridgeman's Furniture; Central National Bank; Champ Hinton; Chitwood Insurance; The Community State Bank; Connie Wise Real Estate; Curtis Law Office; EOMC; First National Bank; Holiday Inn Express & Suites; JNB Tire & Auto; JOB Construction; LaHuerta's & Maria's Mexican Restaraunt; Long Lake Resort; Hamilton, Warren & Bovos; Marion Fry; Mark Allen for State Senate; MK Cosmetics - Shirley Parsley Consultant; McDonalds; Neil Brannon for State Senate; Northside Liqour; OG&E; Poteau Tag Agency; Scarbrough Excavation; WIndstream; WOW AT&T; Western Sizzlin.

DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS: AOG; Black Sheep Winery; Blue Leaf Promotional Products; Coffee Cup; Corgill's Yamaha; Days Inn & Suites - Poteau Balloonfest; Gary Hampton's BBQ; Holiday Inn Express & Suites; Meme's Sidewalk Cafe; Wal-Mart; Warehouse Willy's; Poteau Chamber & The David Bailey Rodeo Company.

LONGEST DRIVE SPONSOR: AOG

CLOSEST TO PIN SPONSOR: Green Country Sanitation; Marty Wages, Sales Associate JAMATT RV

HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR: Brad Fenton Dodge

BEVERAGE SPONSOR: Belle Point; LDF

FOOD SPONSOR: Bud's Country Junction - Eli French; The Community State Bank

PRE-Tournament Drawing Sponsor: Warehouse Willy's

BEVERAGE GOLF CARTS SPONSOR: Wolf Ridge

T-SHIRT SPONSOR: Choctaw Casino

PRIZE MONEY SPONSORS: Choctaw Casino Too; Kelworth; Mazzio's; Watson Motors; Tote A Poke

GOODY BAG SPONSOR: The Community State Bank; State Farm Insurance - Dennis Bost; First National Bank; Golf USA; Holiday Inn Express & Suites; LeFlore County Chiropractic Clinic - Dr. Hitt; OK Healthcare Clinic; Rubin White Clinic; Allstate Insurance - Lyle Whitworth; AOG; Blue Leaf Promotional Products.

MEDIA SPONSORS: Stephens Media/ SW Times Record

OTHER SPONSORS: KFC/Taco Bell

CORPORATE SPONSORS: AES; The Community State Bank; EOMC; First National Bank; OG&E; Bremner; Arvest Bank; JOB Construction.

Once again we would like to say thank you to all of those who participated in the Golf Tournament and to our Sponsors! The Chamber appreciates the support of the Community and all it does to promote Poteau! We are not POTEAu without U!

2010 Cavanal Killer

Despite the threat of rain on Saturday, May 15, participants were not discouraged from coming out to compete in the　3rd Annual Cavanal Killer 5 Mile Walk. 359 Participants walked the hill.　 The first place winner　was Donnie Harris with a new record time of 1:00:35.　 2nd was Whitney Kirby, 1:00:05 and 3rd was Brian Pickle with a time of 1:07:35.

Most team members to finish were Dana's Boot Camp with a team of 21 decked out in camo and pink.　 The oldest participant was Betty Adams who was also a member of Dana's Boot Camp.　

Proceeds from the race benefit the various projects on Cavanal.

MANY, MANY THANKS TO OUR 2010 SPONSORS:
　　　 Advantage Home Health & Hospice, Allstate Insurance - Lyle Whitworth Agency, Blue Leaf Promotional Products, Century 21 Homestead Realty, Choctaw Nation, Choctaw Travel Plaza, Shockley's Auto Sales, Keith Eric Photography, D&D Pharmacy, D&D Counseling Services, Inc., Elite Physical Therapy, EOMC, Falcon Fitness Center, Gregory Medical Clinic, Healthback of Poteau, Inspirations Book Store, KPRV AM & FM 92.5, Ladies Only Fitness, LeFlore Chiropractic Clinic, Oaks Health Care Center, Oklahoma Healthcare Solutions, LeFlore County Veterinary Clinic, LeFlore County Youth Services, Mays Housecall Home Health, Mazzios, Off the Top, Oklahoma Weight Loss Center, Peachtree Hospice, Professional Home Hospice, Poteau Health Foods, Poteau Elementary School, Poteau Valley Veterinary Hospital, Razorback Quick Mart, Revive Energy Mint - Phyllis Kemp, Scarbrough Excavation Services, State Farm Insurance and WOW AT&T!!!!\