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OCCC to graduate its youngest student on Sat; celebrates the latest in history-making black academic excellence
On Sat., May 14 at 5 p.m. Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) will graduate its youngest student and celebrate a wave of historic achievements in Black academic excellence. Fourteen-year old Shania Muhammad will become the youngest person to graduate from OCCC, Oklahoma’s fourth largest higher education institution. Recently, OCCC appointed Dr. Mautra Staley Jones to become its first Woman of Color president and Regent Kevin Perry to serve as the institution's first African American chairman of the
Robert Ruiz named Executive Director of External Affairs at Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City Community College is pleased to announce that Robert Ruiz has been named as the Executive Director of External Affairs. Ruiz is a non-profit leader in Oklahoma with many years of experience in community, economic and cultural development. Previously, as the president of Scissortail Community Development Corporation, he brought a diverse range of experiences to create better outcomes for the most underserved populations of Oklahoma. Ruiz led a team of mission-driven champions creating
Leadership Moore Holds Class XXIV Graduation
The Moore Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the completion of its Leadership Moore Class XXIV. After seven months and nine interactive sessions, 17 individuals who work or live in the Moore public school district graduated last Tuesday evening, Mar. 29, at Nosh Restaurant in Moore. Rep. Mark McBride, Sen. Darrell Weaver, Leadership Moore committee co-chair Brianna Wall, and Moore Chamber President/CEO Kim Brown presented the graduates with a plaque, pin, and a citation. 2021-22 Leadership
Moore Chamber Launches New Brand
The Moore Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of its new brand which includes a more colorful logo and tagline with meaning and structure behind the design. “The Moore Chamber has been a strong and reliable pillar in Moore for 75 years that promotes, connects, and advocates for its members and the business community,” said Mike Smith, of BancFirst and board chair of the Moore Chamber. “With the addition of our new President & CEO Kim Brown, we felt it was time to reflect the
Costco In Moore Children's Miracle Network
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Donor Recognition Program Our CMNH Donor Recognition Program allows you to get your business’s name out in front of thousands of Costco Wholesale members from May 1-31. Best of all by participating in our CMNH donor recognition program your donation goes directly to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Oklahoma City, our local Children’s Hospital. A portion of your donation is matched by Costco Wholesale. Our program is as follows: Jumbo paper balloon banner
Moore Chamber Honors Members at First-Ever Awards Mixer
The Moore Chamber of Commerce last week recognized several members for their service to the Chamber and to the Moore community at its inaugural Salute to Excellence Awards Mixer, held at Oklahoma City Community College’s Visual and Performing Arts Center. The Chamber held its mixer in the afternoon with the goal of honoring award winners but to end the event around the normal close of business. “We knew we wanted to hold an awards event to honor members who have made an impact to our business