»Tulsa to host SEDC national conference in 2013
Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) announced today the organization will hold its 2013 annual conference in Tulsa. It is the first time Tulsa has hosted the event.
The Tulsa Metro Chamber announced today its selection as the nation’s best chamber by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE.) The Chamber of the Year Award is the highest achievement in the chamber industry and was presented to Tulsa at a national conference in Milwaukee, Wis.
Chamber President and CEO Mike Neal and Executive Vice President Matt Pivarnik clinched the title for a record third time in five years after participation in a panel interview at the national ACCE conference. This marks the first time a chamber has been selected as a finalist and award winner in three consecutive, back-to-back years of eligibility. Award winners are not allowed to apply the following year.

Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) announced today the organization will hold its 2013 annual conference in Tulsa. It is the first time Tulsa has hosted the event.
Following a national search, Tulsa Metro Chamber has named Delise Tomlinson the executive director of downtown development. Tomlinson will lead the economic development division’s efforts to aggressively recruit developers interested in capital investment.
Tulsa Metro Chamber has launched a redesigned Let’s Do Business website featuring a new brand, streamlined interface, a direct link to the Chamber’s database and information about the program’s 900-plus participants.
With assistance from Tulsa Metro Chamber, UK-based Octavian Security will open its USA headquarters in Tulsa.