CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND THE CEDS PROCESS
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) developed jointly by INCOG and the Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce utilized the results of several public input initiatives which had focused on economic development issues.
INITIAL VISION 2025 EFFORT
In 2003, public and private sector community leaders came together to support and pass an impressive and nationally recognized $860 million investment in public projects known as Vision 2025. Public involvement and participation numbered in the thousands and parts of the Vision’s mission statement shows the linkage between that successful undertaking and the economic development strategies contained within the current INCOG Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, or CEDS.
· “In partnership with all of the communities in the region, we will present multiple economic activity centers anchored by a strong downtown Tulsa.”
· “Our region will exhibit a spirit of cooperation and collaboration among governmental entities and with the private sector that is the envy of the nation.”
· We will have a healthy business environment that encourages the development of quality jobs.”
A Vision 2025 website has been established as a portal for information regarding project status updates and continued involvement in what has become known as the “Vision Process” A more detailed history and current listing of oversight committees involved in different areas is also available on this site.
THE 2003 REGIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Building on the energies and commitment demonstrated in the Vision 2025 effort, the Tulsa Metro Chamber sponsored a Regional Economic Development Leadership Summit in December 2003. That summit let to the disciplined and effective work of five regional task forces involving 150 leaders from the area. (See attachment A) These leaders were formed into five taskforces which focused on the following issues, examined the current processes and dynamics involved in each issue, and articulated specific and detailed recommendations.
· Innovation Economy- Dr. Gary Trennepohl & Tom Kimball – Co-Chairs
· Lifestyle – Susan Neal & Bruce Bolzle – Co-Chairs
· Assets, Incentives & Initiatives- Phil Eller & Randy Ewing – Co-Chairs
· Marketing- Chuck Patterson & Sean Kouplen – Co-Chairs
· Industry Cluster Targets- Roy Peters & Ted Allison – Co-Chairs
THE 2004 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT
The work and recommendations of the task forces was reinforced and was brought more closely into a common perspective during the December 2004 Regional Summit. This Summit was widely attended by community leaders from the region, including both Tulsa and Osage County. (See Attachment B) It is the substance of all that work, fashioned into several white paper presentations, digested, summarized that has led to the development of this CEDS document and also serves as the basis for the development of the “Tulsa’s Future” campaign centered within the Metro Tulsa Chamber.
2003 REGIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT TASK FORCES (Attachment A)
Innovation Economy Task Force
Name Company
Rachel Blue Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson
Ron Cooper COEITT
Bob Craine TSF Capital, LLC
Dennis Currington Tulsa Metro Chamber
Linda Doty Metafund
John Fitzpatrick Lifeguard America
Kevin Gaskins Tulsa Metro Chamber
Tom Kimball* Kimball’s Home Discount
Dr. Ken Levit OU-Tulsa
Bill McKamey AEP/PSO
Sam Roop Tulsa City Council
Hastings Siefried NORDAM
Dr. Allen Soltow University of Tulsa
Dr. Gary Trennepohl* OSU-Tulsa
Curtis Turner Tulsa Steel
Dr. George Vozkis University of Tulsa
Tom Walker OTCC
Don Walker ARVEST Bank
Rose Washington-Rentie TEDC
*Co-Chair
Lifestyle Task Force
Name Company
Michael Bates City of Tulsa
Bruce Bolzle* KMO Development Group
Ken Busby Arts & Humanities Council
Dan Ellinor BOK
Steve Gilbert Workforce Tulsa
Karen Hall Flintco Companies, Inc.
Susan Harris Tulsa Metro Chamber
Don Horner Marsh
Carole Huff Hicks AEP/PSO
Deborah Hunter EDS
Jamie Jamieson The Village at Central Park
Sharon King Davis King Investments
Bruce Lemmon Global Events Management, LLC
Ruth Littlefield Jenks Chamber of Commerce
Tony Lombardi City of Tulsa
Tom McKeon Tulsa Community College
Darcy Melendez Tulsa Metro Chamber
Randi Miller Tulsa County Board of County Commissioners
Blake Moore Benham
Susan Neal* Tulsa City Council
Dennis Neill Samson Investment Company
Marty Newman
David Paddock Hogan & Slovacek
Anne Pollard Leadership Properties
Ron Russell Tulsa Technology Center
Michael Sager
William Tisdale PMG Management Group
Steve Walman Walman and Associates
Richard Williamson T.D. Williamson, Inc.
*Co-Chair
Assets, Incentives & Initiatives Task Force
Name Company
Andy Armstrong INCOG
A.J. Barber Tulsa Industrial Authority
Wilbert Collins Tulsa County Board of County Commissioners
Tom Cooper Warren Professional Building Corp.
Jim East Vanguard
Phil Eller* Eller & Detrich
Bill Everett Tulsa Metro Chamber
Randy Ewing* City of Jenks
Stan Frisbie Stan Frisbie Real Estate, LLC
Reuben Gant Greenwood Chamber of Commerce
Earl Gerow Strategic Solutions
Jerry Goodwin Tulsa Urban League
Charles Hardt City of Tulsa-Public Works
Richard Hedgecock Congressman Sullivan’s Office
Mike Kier City of Tulsa
Ken Klein Kleinco Construction
Dwain Midget City of Tulsa – Mayor’s Office
Mike Predovic Brandt Commercial Properties, Inc.
Rodney Ray City of Owasso
Joe Robson The Robson Companies
Steve Sewell City of Tulsa – Mayor’s Office
Janet Smith AEP/PSO
Tom Smith KPMG
Chris Smith Model Properties
Red Smith IC of Oklahoma
Richard Studenny Studenny & Associates
Mickey Thompson Tulsa Metro Chamber
Bob Traband Traband Properties
Micky Webb City of Bixby
*Co-Chairs
Marketing Task Force
Name Company
Sean Kouplen* Citizens Security Bank & Trust
Chuck Patterson* Patterson Real Estate
Rusty Linker Tulsa Metro Chamber
Daniel Mann Tulsa Metro Chamber
Suzann Stewart Tulsa Metro Chamber
Raj Basu OSU-Tulsa
Gary Blackford City of Broken Arrow
Les Boyle JL Media
Steve Bradshaw BOK
Susan Bramsch Oklahoma Aquarium
Jason Brimer Flight Concepts
Pam Carter Synergy Marketing Associates
Mary Collins Tulsa Zoo Friends
Terry Walters City of Sand Springs
Joe Gaudet Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills
Lee Gould Schnake Turnbo Frank, Inc.
Rickey Hayes Owasso Economic Development Authority
Don Horner Marsh McCellan
Brian Hunt CB Richard Ellis
Karen Keith City of Tulsa- Mayor’s Office
Karen Mulkey OU-Tulsa
Javier Neira Manhattan Construction
Sara Plant Plant & Associates
Mary Smith Tulsa Airport Authority
Laurie Tilley Littlefield
Denny Tuttle Expo Square
Jeff Walderich Idea Studios
Robert Watson Downtown Doubletree
*Co-Chairs
Industry Cluster Targets Task Force
Name Company
Ted Allison* Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce
Tom Baker Tulsa City Council
Bob Ball Tulsa Metro Chamber
Carl Bracy State Farm
Jim Cameron Cameron Glass
Dr. Gerry Clancy OU-Tulsa
Jim Dunn Mill Creek Lumber
Fred Emmer Tulsa Metro Chamber
Sheila Hellen Tulsa Technology Center
Ed Huckeby NSU-BA
Elizabeth Kopple OTCC
Roy Peters* OK Alliance for Manufacturing Excellence
Steve Pirnat John Zink
Bunker Sessions
Steve Sewell City of Tulsa-Mayor’s Office
Tom Smith KPMG
Dr. Allen Snow University of Tulsa
Paul Wilkening Tulsa County Commissioners
2004 Economic Development Summit Participants (Attachment B)
Name Company
Dean Van Trease Tulsa Community College
Marjorie Levin Abt Associates, Inc.
Narissa Rampey Air Assurance Co.
Don Ellis Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Wes Jurey Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Ken Busby Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa
Don Walker Arvest Bank
Dan Ellinor Bank of Oklahoma, N.A.
Senator John Ford Bartlesville
Melvin Taylor Bristow Housing Authority
Ted Allison Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce
Jim Twombly Broken Arrow City Manager
Randolph Peers Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Scott Burnett Burnett Windows, Siding & Sunrooms
Larry Allen CLA Mortgage
James Bruer Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Karen Fraser Center for Non Profits
Matthew Kauley Cherokee Hills Casino & Resort
Lisa Long Cherokee Hills Casino & Resort
Sean Kouplen Citizens Security Bank & Trust Co
Mickey Thompson City of Bixby
Mayor Richard Carter City of Broken Arrow
Councilor Larry Eulert City of Hominy
Mike Tinker City of Jenks
Mayor Vic Vreeland City of Jenks
Rickey Hayes City of Owasso
Rodney Ray Owasso City Manager
Councilor Mike McCarey City of Pawhuska & Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Mike Burge City of Sand Springs
Loy Calhoun Sand Springs City Manager
Councilman James Gates City of Sand Springs
Terry Walters City of Sand Springs
Councilor Tom Baker City of Tulsa
Michael Bates City of Tulsa
Clay Bird City of Tulsa
Jack Blair City of Tulsa
Don Cannon City of Tulsa
Penny Chandler City of Tulsa
Harold Craun City of Tulsa
Jam Halpin City of Tulsa
Mark Hays City of Tulsa
Karen Keith City of Tulsa
Mike Kier City of Tulsa
Mayor Bill LaFortune City of Tulsa
Kim MacLeod City of Tulsa
Councilor Jim Mautino City of Tulsa
Councilor Chris Medlock City of Tulsa
Brenda Miller City of Tulsa
Councilor Susan Neal City of Tulsa
Nancy Robbins City of Tulsa
Councilor Sam Roop City of Tulsa
Steven Taylor City of Tulsa
Randy Allison Community Bank & Trust
Erin Conrad Congressman John Sullivan’s Office
Kathleen Page Consynsus
John Bowen Cox Communications
Henry Primeaux Crown Bristow
Billy Kulkin Cubic
Todd Cohen CWP
Allyson Knox CWP
Rosemary Lahasky CWP
Harry Cook Department of Human Resources
Robert Watson Doubletree Hotel Tulsa – Downtown
Mike Tillotson Downtown Tulsa Career Center
Jim Norton Downtown Tulsa Unlimited, Inc.
Pedro Garza Economic Development Administration – Austin
Sam Spearman Economic Development Administration – Austin
Phil Eller Eller and Detrich, P.C.
Dick Gable Gable & Gotwals
Bruce Lemmon GEM Global Career Center
Lon Godwin Godwin Associates Real Estate
Jeff Barnett Greater Cincinnati Chamber
Marge Limke Greater Cincinnati Chamber
Al Unser Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors
Tyra Palmer Hillcrest HealthCare System
Scott Selle Honeywell-LORI
Tamera Daniel Hughes Enterprises
Michael Hughes Hughes Enterprises
David Thompson i2E
Andy Armstrong INCOG
Jerry Lasker INCOG
Ed Keller J. P. Morgan
James Shirley James Shirley Mtg. Consultants, Inc.
Mark Tedford Jenks Chamber of Commerce
Jim Norton Jim Norton Toyota
Tom Kimball Kimball’s Home Discount
Ken Klein Kleinco Construction Services, Inc.
Bruce Bolzle KMO Development Group, Inc.
David Littlefield Littlefield, Inc.
Steve Alter Matrix Architects-Engineers-Planners, Inc.
Mark Sweeney McCallum Sweeney Consulting
David Embry MCN Trade & Commerce Authority
Daniel Wesley MCN Trade & Commerce Authority
Linda Doty Metafund
Jim Dunn Millcreek Lumber & Supply Co.
Lynda Wingo Miss Helen’s Private School
Montie Box Montie Box Co., Realtors
Jeremy Charles New Media Worx
Joel Embry New Media Worx
Noah Roberts New Media Worx
Chris Zenthoefer New Media Worx
Rebecca Ryan Next Generation
Dr. Roy Peters OK Alliance for Manufacturing Excellence, Inc.
Amy Polonchek Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Rep. Lucky Lamons Oklahoma House of Representatives
Rep. Jeanie McDaniel Oklahoma House of Representatives
Rep. Fred Perry Oklahoma House of Representatives
Rep. Wade Rousselot Oklahoma House of Representatives
Rep. Daniel Sullivan Oklahoma House of Representatives
Rep. Ron Peterson Oklahoma House of Representatives
Senator Mary Easley Oklahoma State Senate
Senator Mike Mazzei Oklahoma State Senate
Senator James Williamson Oklahoma State Senate
Dr. Raj Basu OSU-Tulsa
Dr. Gary Trennepohl OSU-Tulsa
David Ellsworth ORU
Mark Lewandowski ORU
Don Burman Orthopedic Hospital of Oklahoma
Commissioner Scott Hilton Osage County
Joe Ben Mashunkashey Osage County Industrial Authority
Dr. John Fernandes OSU Center for Health Sciences
Gary Akin Owasso Chamber of Commerce
Scott Yandell Owasso Chamber of Commerce
Chuck Patterson Patterson Realtors
Bob Poe Poe & Associates, LLC
Bob Schooley Post Oak Lodge
Brett Crane Pray, Walker, Jackman, Williamson & Marler
Carole Huff Hicks Public Service Company of Oklahoma
Bill McKamey Public Service Company of Oklahoma
Jeremy Lott Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
Mike Render Render, Vanderslice & Associates
Cathryn Render Render, Vanderslice & Associates
Michael Sager Route 66 Diner
Jake Henry Saint Francis Health System
Tom Neff Saint Francis Health System
Eli Smith Saint Francis Health System
Barry Steichen Saint Francis Health System
Andrea Myers Schnake Turnbo Frank, Inc.
Secretary Kathy Taylor Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Blu Halsey Senator Jim Inholfe’s Office
Jon Davidson Sheraton Tulsa Hotel
Lt. Governor Mary Fallin State of Oklahoma
Steve Hendrickson The Boeing Company
Karen Hall The Flintco Companies, Inc.
Tom Maxwell The Flintco Companies, Inc.
Brian Kelley The Heinz Endowments
Devona Haslam The Persimmon Group
Joe Robson The Robson Companies
John Stancavage The Tulsa World
Jamie Jamieson The Village at Central Park
Tom Cooper The William K. Warren Foundation
Robert Traband Traband Realty Corp.
Mary Smith Tulsa Airport Authority
Dr. Thomas McKeon Tulsa Community College
Carol Messer Tulsa Community College
Phil Lakin Tulsa Community Foundation
Comm. Wilbert Collins Tulsa County
Comm. Bob Dick Tulsa County
Comm. Randy Miller Tulsa County
Paul Wilkening Tulsa County
Rose Washington Rentie Tulsa Economic Development Corp.
Joe Gaudet Tulsa Marriott-Southern Hills
Bob Ball Tulsa Metro Chamber
Jay Clemens Tulsa Metro Chamber
Shelia Curley Tulsa Metro Chamber
Dennis Currington Tulsa Metro Chamber
Fred Emmer Tulsa Metro Chamber
Bill Everett Tulsa Metro Chamber
Kevin Gaskins Tulsa Metro Chamber
Sandy Gosnell Tulsa Metro Chamber
Chelsea Harkins Tulsa Metro Chamber
Susan Harris Tulsa Metro Chamber
Karen Humphrey Tulsa Metro Chamber
Rusty Linker Tulsa Metro Chamber
Daniel Mann Tulsa Metro Chamber
Darcy Melendez Tulsa Metro Chamber
Matt Pivarnik Tulsa Metro Chamber
Don Sibley Tulsa Metro Chamber
Suzann Stewart Tulsa Metro Chamber
Elaine Walsh Tulsa Metro Chamber
Kathy Wofford Tulsa Metro Chamber
Mike Dodson Tulsa Sports Commission
Dr. Gene Callahan Tulsa Technology Center
Shelia Hellen Tulsa Technology Center
Bill Cartwright Tulsa Transit
Cynthia Staab Tulsa Transit
Mary Collins Tulsa Zoo Friends, Inc.
Mark Sadowski U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Sharon Keasler U.S. Senator Don Nickles’ Office
JoAnna Jamison Union Public Schools
Ken Levit OU-Tulsa
Lori Santiago University of Phoenix
Dr. Gale Sullenberger TU
Tony Lombardi Urban Development-City of Tulsa
Martin Newman Walter & Associates
Norma Noble Workforce Development-State of Oklahoma
Laura Chalus Workforce Tulsa
Steve Gilbert Workforce Tulsa
Dawn Grundy Workforce Tulsa
John Nyberg Workforce Tulsa
Alex Eaton World Travel Service, L.L.C.