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Regional leaders gather at SSC for Economic Development Summit
City and chamber of commerce leaders from across the region gathered at Seminole State College on Oct. 6 for the Rural Economic Development Summit, held at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The event brought together representatives from Hughes, Lincoln, Okfuskee, Pottawatomie and Seminole counties for discussions on regional economic development, workforce development and opportunities for…
Community
Tribal members learn the ropes at Balloon Festival
CPN By Tina BridenstineCitizen Potawatomi NationSome of CPN’s younger Tribal members were able to get a close-up look at ballooning at the FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival this year.Tinley, Cruz, Jet and Axel Winn, members of the Curley family, are all cadets in the Gordon Cooper Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, a non-profit organization where youth…
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Small communities deserve big-picture leadership
By Kimberly ElliottExecutive Director, Tecumseh Chamber of CommerceWhen people think of a Chamber of Commerce, they often picture ribbon cuttings, networking events, festivals, and opportunities to promote local businesses. And while each of those plays an important role in strengthening our community, the work of a Chamber reaches far beyond the events you see on…
