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    • Major Employers
  • Membership
    • Become A Member
    • Business Advocacy
    • Calendar of Events
    • Member Directory
    • Member Job Postings
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    • Member Promotions
    • Pay Invoice
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    • Shop Shawnee
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    • Young Professionals
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About Shawnee Forward

About Us

Who We Are

Welcome to Shawnee Forward! We are the result of a strategic merger between the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce and the Shawnee Economic Development Foundation in 2017. This collaboration was formed to enhance our ability to serve the business community more effectively, giving the Shawnee region the best possible opportunities for economic success and growth. 

Our Mission

At Shawnee Forward, our mission is clear: to "enhance regional economic growth." We achieve this by working closely with a diverse range of community stakeholders. Our commitment to comprehensive business support includes aiding entrepreneurs and existing businesses, implementing robust retention and expansion programs, and actively pursuing new investment opportunities through corporate attraction and the creation of quality jobs. 

What We Do

  • Economic Development: We are dedicated to advancing community and economic development in the Shawnee area and its surrounding region. By integrating the resources and efforts of the Chamber and economic development organizations, we lead the charge in marketing, business attraction, and retention.


  • Business Support: We provide comprehensive support to both entrepreneurs and existing businesses, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to thrive.


  • Investment Opportunities: We actively seek out new investment opportunities, focusing on attracting corporations and creating quality jobs that bolster the economic prosperity of our region.


  • Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Our focus on building a robust entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem helps foster new ideas and growth, positioning Shawnee as a hub of innovation.


  • Talent Development: We assist private employers in identifying, recruiting, and developing the talent necessary for business success, ensuring that our workforce is skilled and ready to meet the demands of today and tomorrow.


  • Unified Voice: By providing a unified, collaborative voice for all businesses within the region, we ensure that the needs and interests of our business community are heard and addressed.

Our Priorities

  1. To generate jobs and investment in the region;
  2. To develop and maintain a program to assist existing businesses and entrepreneurs;
  3. To attract new businesses in order to improve the economic well-being of area residents;
  4. To cultivate talent and leadership;
  5. To promote and develop the resources of the greater Shawnee, Oklahoma area and of its component municipalities; and
  6. To enhance the quality of life concerns that have an impact on economic growth and development in the area. 

Our Impact

Our efforts are aimed at not only enhancing the economic landscape but also at improving the quality of life for our residents. Through strategic initiatives and partnerships, Shawnee Forward is committed to creating a thriving, dynamic community where businesses and individuals can prosper.

Join us in our mission to drive economic growth and make Shawnee a better place to live, work, and do business. Together, we can build a brighter future for our region.

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Shawnee Forward, Inc.

130 North Louisa Street, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801

405-273-6092

Shawnee Forward is recognized as having completed the Standards for Excellence course by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. Our certification is valid from 2024-2029, and we can be found on the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits graduate page


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