Learn about economic development strategies of tribal nations at next Chamber Forum

On Wednesday, May 19, virtual Chamber Forum attendees will hear from a panel of leaders involved with economic development for some of the tribal nations in Oklahoma today. They will discuss their strategies for growth, as well as highlight tribal nations’ impact on the state’s economy and overall job growth, among other topics.

Panelists

Jim Collard
Director of Planning and Economic Development
Citizen Pottawatomie Nation

Kyle Dean, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Economics,
Director of 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

Chamber Forum events start at 11:45 a.m. and run until 1 p.m. From 11:45 to noon, attendees will be able to engage in small-group networking at a virtual “table” courtesy of Zoom breakout rooms, so cameras are encouraged.

Tickets for Chamber members are $15, and $25 for non-members. Chamber Forum half-season ticket packages for five Chamber Forums are still available for $75. Go to okcchamber.com/mayforum to register and to learn more.

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

This article originally appeared in the May 2021 edition of The Point.