WORKING TOGETHER, HAND IN HAND
VISION
Shawnee Forward leads a thriving region that fosters and respects diversity, culture, relationships, and entrepreneurship.
MISSION
Shawnee Forward exists to lead and empower a diverse community through collaborative economic growth, workforce development, and educational enrichment, to improve the quality of life and opportunities for the greater Shawnee area.
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Be Woke
Every month there are 25 to 35 people, from all different walks of life, who gather early on a workday...
We Knew You Were Going to Ask
Predictably someone will ask, “Sure you were busy, but what did you get done?” Great question and one that is...
That Which Gets Measured Gets Done
That title seems to be consistent part of the economic developers’ creed, and in this profession, something is ALWAYS being...
Tribal Forum at Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Our "State of Series" continues in 2020 with our first Tribal Forum on Friday, March 6th at 11:30am at Gordon...
Sometimes it is Not What You Know, But Who You Know
Now that the hard work has been done to get the tubing company transferred from the past owner to the...
Mental Wounds
These past 90 days have been a whirlwind of activity. At the same time a bunch of projects have been...
But Wait, There’s More
Over the past few months, quietly there have been a lot of individuals working together with investors and leadership from...
Lead Investors
Working Together, Hand in Hand
The Shawnee Forward organization is in place to lead the Shawnee area and surrounding region, in both community and economic development efforts. Shawnee Forward brings together the resources, commitment, and energy of both the chamber and economic development organizations, and will be the lead marketing and business attraction/retention entity for the community. In addition to business attraction and retention, Shawnee Forward will work to build a stronger entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem, to also support private employers in identifying, recruiting and developing talent, and act as a unified, collaborative voice to all of the businesses that call this community home.
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Board of Directors
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Joe Vorndran
Board Member
Joe Vorndran
Stuart Clover Law Firm
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Melissa Dennis
Board Member
Melissa Dennis
Pott. County Commissioner
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Joe Ford
Board Member
Joe Ford
Shawnee Milling
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Katie Landes
Board Member
Katie Landes
Action Physical Therapy
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Casey Bell
Board Member
Casey Bell
BancFirst
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Dr. Jim Collard
Board Member
Dr. Jim Collard
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
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Larry Briggs
Board Member
Larry Briggs
President First National Bank & Trust
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Josh Trimble
Board Member
Josh Trimble
Oklahoma Baptist University
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Rachael Melot
Board Member
Rachael Melot
Blue Zones & Wystle
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Angi Mohr
Board Member
Angi Mohr
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Shawnee
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Cami Engles
Board Member
Cami Engles
Theopolis Social Club
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Jeff Madison
Board Member
Jeff Madison
Chick-fil-A
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Denoda Rutherford
Board Member
Denoda Rutherford
Shelter Insurance
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Jarrod VanZant
Board Member
Jarrod VanZant
Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative
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Bryan Lucas
Board Member
Bryan Lucas
Georg Fischer Central Plastics
Shawnee Forward Team
