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Women Supporting Women

By: Haylie Smart | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2023

The Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce is heading into its sixth year of supporting and recognizing women in the community through its Leading Ladies Gala & Awards Ceremony.

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Claremore Chamber Restaurant Week

By: Haylie Smart | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2023

The popular Chamber event returns and promises fun for all involved.

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Buy Local for Your "Santa Cash" Tickets to Win Big Money

By: Aarika Copeland | Category: Retail | Issue: December 2022

When shoppers make purchases from participating stores, they receive Santa Cash tickets based on the amount of their purchase. Generally, one ticket per $10 spent.

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Claremore's Annual Santa Cash Event

By: Aarika Copeland | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2022

It’s that time of year again to shop local and win big! Santa Cash is Claremore Chamber’s annual “Shop Local” initiative.

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"Leading Ladies" to be Honored

By: Ashley May | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2022

The Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to continue the annual tradition of honoring outstanding Claremore women at the 7th Annual Leading Ladies Gala, slated for Wednesday, October 5, at the Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center Ballroom on the campus of Rogers State University.

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Vintage Motorcycles Chase Route 66

By: Kathy Smith | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2022

The cross-country challenge for riders with motorcycles that were manufactured between 1930-1960, and will be quite the trial of speed, endurance, navigation, and knowledge. This is the first time that this event will be riding through Claremore.

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Local Businesses Participate in Claremore Chamber's Annual Restaurant Week

By: Tom Fink | Category: Restaurants | Issue: June 2022

Claremore is known for several things. World-class museums, five-star event centers, historic buildings, and Will Rogers. But community leaders are wanting the northeast Oklahoma town along Historic Route 66 to also be known for something else: excellent restaurants. This summer, the Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce will be bringing back Restaurant Week to showcase participating restaurants and eateries, each of whom will be offering special deals. “Restaurant Week is the chance for our Chamber members to participate in an event in which the focus is on them,” explained Barby Myers, Claremore Chamber President & CEO. “Participating restaurants will have a ‘meal deal’ or some kind of special that week to encourage other Chamber and community members to go, get a good deal, and maybe even patronize an establishment they don’t normally eat from as a way to support local businesses.” The inaugural Restaurant Week was held last year, with 25 participants, and was a “tremendous success,” Barby said – a success that the Chamber hopes to replicate again this year.

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Leading Ladies Gala Returns to Claremore Oct. 6

By: Ashley May | Category: Rogers County | Issue: September 2021

The Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the annual Leading Ladies Gala Wednesday, Oct. 6, on the campus of Rogers State University. Presented by Hillcrest Hospital Claremore, this year’s theme is Heart Health. Guest speakers will entertain the audience with both professional and personal advice.

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Annual Ladies Gala Honors Community Leaders in Claremore

By: Tom Fink | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2019

The Claremore Chamber of Commerce presents the Leading Ladies Gala, an annual fundraiser that recognizes the businesswomen and leaders of the community. The event also promotes women's health awareness, and this year will be highlighting ovarian cancer awareness. The Gala is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2 a 5:30 p.m. starting with a cocktail hour followed by guest speakers and a live auction. Find more details in the September 2019 edition of VALUES News Magazine and at ValueNews.com.

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Ready, Set, SHOP!

By: Tom Fink | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: November 2018

Claremore Chamber of Commerce’s 15th annual Santa Cash Shop Local Promotion will be giving attendees the chance to win some cash prizes this holiday season! $15,500 will be given away this year, courtesy of sponsorships from local business owners.

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Leading Ladies Expo Promises Shopping, Awards and a Good Time

By: Values Editor | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2017

The Claremore Chamber of Commerce and Claremore Main Street have designed the event to provide products, services and information women need and want to make their lives more efficient, more productive and happier. Regardless of their age or circumstances, women will find something valuable there. It is not only a great way to discover new and exciting things available locally, it is also a wonderful opportunity to network with other area women.

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Win Cash for Shopping in Claremore

By: Seana Warren | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2016

The Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Santa Cash promotion is just around the corner. The Santa Cash shop local event will run through noon on December 16th. “We are excited that we will reward shoppers with $15,500 in prizes this year,” reports Santa Cash Chair Julie Simmons.

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Claremore's Chamber's Sporting Clay Shoot

By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2016

Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce will host the first ever Sporting Clay Shoot on Friday, October 28, at Long Shot Ranch located west of Skiatook. Sponsors for this exciting event are Bill’s Sporting Goods, RCB Bank, BancFirst, Hillcrest Hospital/Claremore, HydroHoist Boat Lifts and TNG Power Equipment.

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Sizzling September Entertainment

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2015

Bluegrass, country, gospel, contemporary Christian, classic rock, Western swing classics and some R&B music are on tap for the 36th annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival at the Claremore Expo Center grounds, set for September 10-12, according to Dell Davis, Chamber of Commerce CEO. “Celebrating our 36th year as a festival is exciting,” she says. “That’s a long time for a festival to last and maintain a great reputation.”

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Sign Up Now for Activities at Bluegrass & Chili Festival

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Shopping Local Pays Off

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2014

If you need some extra money for holiday spending or for paying bills, patronizing Claremore businesses for the 12th annual Santa Cash promotion might help.

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Sizzling September Entertainment

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Other | Issue: September 2014

Bluegrass, country, gospel, contemporary Christian, classic rock, Western swing classics and some R&B music are on tap for the 35th annual Bluegrass & Chili Fest…

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Sign Up Now for Competitions

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2014

Award-winning musical performances, a competitive chili cook-off, vocalist competitions, marketplace shopping, a car show and other family-friendly activities are on tap…

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Shopping Local Pays Off

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2013

If you need some extra money for holiday spending or for paying bills, patronizing Claremore businesses for the 11th annual Santa Cash promotion might help.

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Calling All Outdoor Enthusiasts

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: February 2013

Hunting, fishing, camping, ­hiking, boating – in other words, all things outdoors – will be coming to Claremore for the Outdoor Sporting Expo, March 1-3.

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Win Big for Shopping in Claremore

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2012

Do you need some extra money for holiday spending or for paying off your holiday shopping bills?

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Shop Local to Get on Santa’s Nice List

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: November 2011

If you need some extra money for holiday spending or to pay bills, then plan your shopping by patronizing Claremore businesses for the annual Santa Cash ­promotion, whi…

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Claremore Lights the Way

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2011

Claremore’s Will Rogers Boulevard will glow with ­thousands of lights when the annual Christmas parade travels down the well-known route to bring smiles to area child…

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Win $10,000 in Santa Cash

By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Retail | Issue: November 2010

It’s time to win some big bucks with the 8th annual Santa Cash campaign, presented by the Claremore Chamber of Commerce.

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5th Annual Women’s Expo

By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Retail | Issue: March 2010

The ultimate ladies’ day out, the 5th annual Claremore Women’s Expo, returns on Saturday, March 27.

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Santa Cash Is Back

By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Other | Issue: November 2009

Get your share of $14,000 in cash prizes to be given away during Claremore’s Santa Cash 2009.  Cash will be awarded to seven lucky ticketholders on December 19.

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It’s Time for the Fall Golf Classic

By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: October 2009

Everyone’s a winner at the 4th annual Claremore Chamber Fall Golf Classic.

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Christmas in Claremore

By: Joshua Danker-Dake | Category: Other | Issue: December 2008

Cash money! Claremore’s Santa Cash event kicked off November 14, and it runs until noon on Friday, December 19.

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Claremore’s Freedom Celebration

By: Joshua Danker-Dake | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2008

The fourth of July is about celebrating our country and our freedom with loved ones.

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Claremore Celebrates Heritage

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2008

Claremore is a one-of-a-kind place with an interesting history.

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Shop Claremore and Win Christmas Cash

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Special Interest | Issue: November 2007

“Some people have the Santa Cash drawing down to an art,” says Julie Adams, chairperson of the annual Shop Claremore campaign, which kicks off November 16.  “…

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Spice Up Your Life

By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: September 2007

Bluegrass and chili is a hard-to-beat combination. Mark your calendars now for the 28th Annual Bluegrass and Chili Festival in Claremore, the host city of the event for the past seven years.

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“Taste of Home” Coming Soon

By: Lorrie Jackson | Category: Other | Issue: February 2007

“Man may work from sun to sun, but a woman’s work is never done.” This adage is an old one, but it still rings true today.

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