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Join us for our April General Membership Luncheon - Impact of Tourism on Tuesday, April 23 from 11:45am to 1pm at the Yellow Rose Dinner Theater.

Our keynote speaker will be Oklahoma Department of Tourism Executive Director and Oklahoma Secretary of Tourism, Shelley Zumwalt.

Thank you Premier Sponsor - Norman Regional Health System!

Thank you Executive Sponsor - Oklahoma Natural Gas!

Tables of 8 and individual tickets are available.

General membership luncheons are hosted by the Moore Chamber of Commerce six times a year and provide informative presentations and expert speakers on topics of significance and trends in the business community. The first two luncheons of the year (February and April) are open-topic presentations. Our Military Appreciation Luncheon is in May, Legislative Summit is in June, State of the City Luncheon is in July, and State of the Schools Luncheon is in October. 

About Secretary Shelley Zumwalt

As Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage and Executive Director of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD), Shelley Zumwalt is a powerful voice in Oklahoma state government and brings with her a rich history of state service through her passionate commitment to driving change in government.  

Born and raised in Oklahoma, Secretary Zumwalt’s journey in public service began over a decade ago when she joined the Office of State Finance as an entry-level Budget Analyst. Since then, she’s served in various key roles within state government, including: Public Affairs Director for the Office of the Governor, Executive Director for the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission and leadership roles at the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority. 

In her dual roles as Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage and as Executive Director for the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, Zumwalt is driving change through strategic initiatives and sharing her passion for Oklahoma. Secretary Zumwalt is committed to making the state a top-tier destination by showcasing its beauty, culture and heritage. In 2022, Oklahoma’s tourism operations attracted more than 18 million visitors, generated $833 million in state and local tax revenue and supported over 103,000 jobs. Zumwalt has helped elevate the profile and shine a spotlight on the economic impact of the tourism sector in Oklahoma which brings in more out of state dollars to Oklahoma than any other industry in the state, aside from the energy sector.  

Prior to her time leading state tourism, Zumwalt led the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, taking over the agency in May of 2020 in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. While there she oversaw the distribution of over $5 billion in unemployment benefits to support Oklahomans during a critical time of need. She did this while also transforming antiquated systems and technology and navigating multiple federal and state challenges.  

In 2024, Gov. Kevin Stitt named Zumwalt as the Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage, where she currently oversees the operations of more than 15 state agencies, boards and commissions, including the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, the Oklahoma Arts Council, the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission, the Oklahoma Historical Society, the Greenwood Area Redevelopment Authority and more.

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