Implementation - To meet the vision and purpose of the Champion Program, The State Chamber will pursue these eight initiatives:
Initiative One:
"Top 10" Business Tax Climate State
Advocate for tax policies that encourage business growth and economic development.
Initiative Two:
Turn the Tide on Abuse: Lawsuit and Workers' Compensation Reform
Raise Oklahoma to the "Top 10" states for business climate in relation to workers' comp and frivolous lawsuits.
Initiative Three:
Oklahoma Innovation - Forging New Business Frontiers
Promote an entrepreneurial environment where emerging technologies thrive. Expand upon the Oklahoma Nanotechnology Initiative.
Initiative Four:
The 21st Century Foundation - Research and Wisdom to Grow By
Grow The State Chamber of Oklahoma's foundation to be able to conduct timely, in-depth studies, reports and recommendations addressing key policy issues.
Initiative Five:
Arm The State Chamber of Oklahoma - "THE" Fighting Force for Business
Ensure business buy-in, financial and volunteer resources to maintain our reputation as "America's Best State Chamber for Business."
Initiative Six:
"Brain Gain - Not Drain"
The business community must make education an economic and legislative priority.
Initiative Seven:
"Build the Workforce of the Future"
Advocate for workforce development reforms, higher education and careertech advances and strong incentives for worker training and recruitment.
Initiative Eight:
Close the Health Care Gap
Implement meaningful healthcare changes to improve affordability and accessibility of healthcare for all Oklahomans.
Become a Champion today and join hands with corporate leaders working to make Oklahoma "The State of Choice for Business." Contact Bud Marshall, Senior Vice President, Marketing for further information.
Click HERE for an application and list of Champions.
