By: Megan Parris | Category: Education | Issue: April 2024
The Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation (BAEDC) is facilitating Healthcare Career Day Presented by Tulsa Tech and Tulsa Community College, a collaborative effort aimed at introducing freshman students to the opportunities within the healthcare industry.
By: Lindsay Cunningham | Category: Special Interest | Issue: April 2024
The Broken Arrow Police Department is holding two community meetings to hear from the public on police services now and into the future. The meetings are scheduled for Thursday, April 25 and Monday, April 29 at Northeastern State University Broken Arrow located at 3100 New Orleans Street.
By: Lindsay Cunningham | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2024
The Broken Arrow Chamber recently hosted their Awards Gala at River Spirit Casino Resort.
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2024
The second annual Community Services Expo will be held on February 10, 2024 from 9 a.m. until Noon at Stoney Creek Conference Center.
By: Lindsay Cunningham | Category: Consumer News | Issue: May 2023
The Broken Arrow Chamber and Energy One Federal Credit Union held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the construction of Energy One Federal Credit Union’s first Broken Arrow branch.
By: Aarika Copeland | Category: Retail | Issue: December 2022
Get your chance to win big this holiday shopping season! Buy Broken Arrow encourages shoppers to keep it local.
By: Lindsay Cunningham | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2022
The Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation hosted their yearly Economic Outlook luncheon at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center.
By: Value News | Category: Special Interest | Issue: December 2022
Fresh, local meats and produce options from the Rose District Farmers Market will now be available Tuesdays, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., beginning Dec. 6.
By: Aarika Copeland | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2022
Start the holidays off right by participating in a community favorite event—Broken Arrow Wine Walk.
By: Aarika Copeland | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2022
Get your chance to win big this holiday shopping season! Buy Broken Arrow encourages shoppers to keep it local.
By: Christy Stephens | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2022
Enjoy All-You-Can-Eat Blue Bell ice cream and the 2022 Annual Taste of Summer Ice Cream Festival in Broken Arrow.
By: Christy Stephens | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: June 2022
Sunshine, swimming, boating, picnics, holidays – there are so many things to love about summertime, and enjoying ice cream on a hot day or evening definitely ranks as one of the season’s top pleasures. On July 16, the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, 1-800-Water Damage, and Blue Bell Ice Cream are happy to present their 20th annual Taste of Summer, an all-you-can-eat ice cream festival, featuring the many delicious flavors of Blue Bell. Blue Bell Creameries created the festival 20 years ago as an annual way to say thanks to the community of Broken Arrow and beyond for their support. In addition to the main event of ice cream, live entertainment, cooling stations, food trucks, vendors and a Get Active Zone for all ages will also be featured. Typically, the local dance and music studios are invited to participate in providing the entertainment. “We have over 20 flavors of Blue Bell Ice Cream to try, as well as other Blue Bell novelty items,” says Lindsay Cunningham, Communications and Marketing Director of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce.
By: Lindsay Cunningham | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2022
The Broken Arrow Chamber wrapped up BA Day at the Capitol with a reception where they presented City Councilor Johnnie Parks with their 2021 Elected Official of the Year award.
By: Lindsay Cunningham | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2022
The Broken Arrow Chamber wrapped up BA Day at the Capitol with a reception where they presented City Councilor Johnnie Parks with their 2021 Elected Official of the Year award. City Councilor Johnnie Parks has spent the last forty-three years serving Broken Arrow as a City Councilor, Vice Mayor, and as a member of the Planning Commission. Councilor Parks served as the Ward One City Councilor from 1979 to 1994, he was a member of the Planning Commission from 1995 to 2011 and was elected to the At Large seat for City Council in 2011 and this is the seat he currently still holds.
By: Lindsay Cunningham | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2022
Saturday, Feb. 5, the Broken Arrow Chamber hosted their Annual Gala at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center. This year’s black-tie masquerade ball was an elegant evening where achievements in business and community leadership in Broken Arrow were recognized and celebrated. There were 15 awards given out to a range of businesses and business leaders. The award committee is comprised of a committee including past award winners.
By: Lindsay Cunningham | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2022
Saturday, Feb. 5, the Broken Arrow Chamber hosted their Annual Gala at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center. This year’s black-tie masquerade ball was an elegant evening where achievements in business and community leadership in Broken Arrow were recognized and celebrated.
By: Lindsay Cunningham | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2021
The Buy Broken Arrow 2021 campaign ended, yesterday, on Sunday, December 12th. The ticket drawing will take place at 3pm, Wednesday, December 15th at Mattress Firm in Broken Arrow (1552 S Lynn Lane Rd Broken Arrow, OK 74012). There will be three drawings, one for $10,000; $3,000 and $2,000. We will also be drawing ticket numbers for the $250 gift cards to the four small businesses that were drawn for our Small Business giveaway – Santa Fe Cattle Co., Summer’s Market Home Décor, Rustic Chophouse, and CJ’s Wine & Spirits.
By: Lori Lewis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2021
The Broken Arrow Chamber will be launching a Young Professionals Program on November 16, 2021. The launch announcement will be held on November 16, 2021, at 4:00 P.M. at the Broken Arrow Chamber office located at 210 N. Main Street in Broken Arrow.
By: Lindsay Cunningham | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2021
The Broken Arrow Chamber hosted its annual Legislative Reception, Wednesday evening, at the Tulsa Tech Broken Arrow campus. The reception was attended by Chamber members as well as city, state, and federal elected officials.
By: Macy Goodnight | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2021
The annual Broken Arrow Rooster Days Festival is one of the oldest celebrations in the state, and one of its proudest traditions is the Miss Rooster Days pageant. It’s a timeless event that empowers young women in the community, while embracing the spirit of the city. On May 17 of this year, Annie Rose Duncan was crowned Miss Rooster Days 2021! She is a bright and shining ambassador and voice for the youth of the city.
By: Macy Goodnight | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2021
There’s no place like home, and in Broken Arrow, that sentiment is at the root of one of the state’s oldest and greatest festivals! Rooster Days is coming, and it’s something to crow about! The 90th year of this annual celebration kicks of Sept. 2, at 5 p.m., with all of the favorite elements visitors have come to love and expect, but with so much more! Live entertainment, carnival, rides, food, and a vendor market are always just part of the fun!
By: Macy Goodnight | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2021
Summertime in Broken Arrow is truly sweet, and especially when one can spend a day eating endless amounts of ice cream while making lifelong memories with family and friends. It’s time for the Annual Taste of Summer Ice Cream Festival! This refreshing event will take place at The Central Park Community Center, on July 24, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Guests can expect all of the usual favorites, including all-you-can-eat ice cream, fantastic local live entertainment, activities for the kids, food trucks, cooling stations, vendors and new this year, a Get Active Zone, sponsored by Camp Gladiator!
By: Macy Goodnight | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2020
Need a girls’ night out? Looking for a romantic and fun new date night idea? The annual Broken Arrow Chamber’s Wine Walk in Broken Arrow is an evening of excellence with wine samplings, food tastings, and much more! On December 3, from 6:30-9:00 pm, Wine Walk guests will be treated to more than eight wine tasting stations and multiple stops for appetizer samplings from area restaurants as they sip and shop their way through the festively decorated Rose District.
By: Alyssa Smythe | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2020
Taste of Summer 2020 is rescheduled for August 22nd from 1-3 p.m. and is reimagined. The ice cream festival was scheduled to take place at Central Park Community Center on July 25th and feature a variety of activities for the entire family. However, carefully considering the rising number of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, the decision was made to creatively restructure the event.
By: Alex Risenhoover | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2020
The Broken Arrow Chamber's Annual Gala was hosted at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center February 1, where 16 awards were given out to a range of businesses and business leaders. This black-tie event is an elegant evening where achievements in business and community leadership are recognized and celebrated. This is one of the Chamber’s largest events of the year, hosting over 500 business leaders across the Tulsa region. Read the full list of this year's award recipients at ValueNews.com.
By: Teresa Bond-Mason | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2019
The fourth annual Broken Arrow Wine Walk is a special event featuring nine wine stops and five food stops along BA's beautiful downtown Rose District. Tickets are only $35 for an evening of sampling a variety of red and white wines along with small bites across the participating restaurants and shops. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 and ends around 9 p.m. Find more details at ValueNews.com.
By: Teresa Bond-Mason | Category: Retail | Issue: November 2019
The 25th annual Buy Broken Arrow campaign runs from November 1 to December 8, and cash prizes totaling $15,000 will be awarded to three lucky winners at the drawing on December 10. With around 70 local merchants participating, the program supports the community by keeping the revenue within the local economy allowing hometown businesses to flourish and employment opportunities to grow. Find the details at ValueNews.com.
By: Alex Risenhoover | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2019
Last month, the Main Street Burn event presented by AVB Bank was held outside the Rose District Plaza with an evening including a steak dinner, a full bar, a raffle, a live and silent auction and cigars. This posh evening was filled with networking amongst business and community leaders and has been a successful event for the fourth year in bridging connections and bringing people together. The Broken Arrow Chamber would like to thank the event's sponsors, partners and attendees for their support. Read more about the event at ValueNews.com.
By: Alex Risenhoover | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2019
Introducing Jennifer Conway, the new president and CEO of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation. Jennifer is passionate about advocating for the economic vibrancy of the community in which she serves and is excited to be a part of building Broken Arrow’s next phase of growth by building programs and opportunities that address their greatest needs such as workforce, education and capital. Read the full story in the June 2019 edition of VALUES News Magazine and at ValueNews.com.
By: Alex Pfingston | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2019
The 2019 Broken Arrow Chamber's Annual Gala recognizes and celebrates business achievements and community leadership in Broken Arrow. Awards were given to 18 upstanding members and groups of the community. “On behalf of the Chamber Board and the Chamber Staff, we want to congratulate all of our recipients,” stated Mike Cooper, 2019 Chamber Board Chair. Find out who these difference-makers are in the March 2019 edition of VALUES News Magazine at ValueNews.com.
By: Alex Pfingston | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2019
Introducing Darla Heller, the new Vice President of Economic Development at the Broken Arrow Chamber and Economic Development Corporation. Darla Heller is an economic developer with 18 years of experience demonstrating a history of working with state, local and regional economic development organizations to help grow Oklahoma’s economy by fostering job creation and capital investment. The community is excited to have the addition of Darla to the team to help lead the charge in growing and supporting Broken Arrow area businesses. Learn more in the March 2019 edition of VALUES News Magazine at ValueNews.com.
By: April Sailsbury | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2017
The Broken Arrow Chamber Successful Women’s Community Impact Award, presented by Woods and Associates, was established to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women in Broken Arrow. The winners for the most recent calendar year were announced on December 1, 2016.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2012
It seems impossible, but we’re less than a month away from the Christmas holiday season, and there’s no time like the present to start shopping for fabulous gifts in Broken Arrow.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2012
The 81st annual Rooster Days – the oldest festival in the state of Oklahoma – were held May 11-13, 2012. An annual tradition leading up to the festival is the exciting Rooster Days Egg Hunt.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: November 2011
It seems impossible, but we’re less than a month away from the Christmas holiday season, and there’s no time like the present to start shopping for fabulous gifts in Broken Arrow.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2011
One of the best ways to let others know about your business is to present it to your friends and neighbors of Broken Arrow and surrounding communities attending the 19…
By: Value News | Category: Special Interest | Issue: August 2011
Leadership Broken Arrow (LBA) is accepting applications for the 2011-2012 class, which begins in September.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: February 2011
The second annual Broken Arrow Business Conference, “Finishing the Race,” is scheduled for Thursday, March 3, and Friday, March 4, 2011.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Retail | Issue: November 2010
The 2010 holiday season is rapidly approaching, and the Broken Arrow Area Chamber of Commerce will be kicking off its Buy Broken Arrow Christmas campaign on November 5.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: August 2010
The Broken Arrow Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Home & Business Expo, and 2010 marks its 18th year.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2010
If you’re looking for a super way to spotlight your business, products and services, the Broken Arrow Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to the 2010 Home & Business Expo.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: April 2010
Broken Arrow’s Rooster Days is the oldest festival in Oklahoma, and 2010 marks the 79th year for the event, to be celebrated Thursday, May 6 through Sunday, May 9 in Broken Arrow’s Central Park.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Professional Services | Issue: February 2010
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, the odds are approximately 50 percent that all new businesses will close within five years.
By: Kathy Reynolds | Category: Other | Issue: December 2009
Broken Arrow’s Rooster Days is Oklahoma Tourism’s “Outstanding Event,” according to the Oklahoma Tourism Department.
By: Joshua Danker-Dake | Category: Other | Issue: November 2009
The ever-popular Buy Broken Arrow event, now in its 15th year, begins Friday, November 6 and runs through Friday, December 18.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: August 2009
The Broken Arrow Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the community’s 2009 Home & Business Expo for Saturday, August 22, at the beautiful Nienhuis Park.
By: Joshua Danker-Dake | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: May 2009
Now in its 78th year, Broken Arrow’s Rooster Days is Oklahoma’s oldest annual festival.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Other | Issue: December 2008
The holidays are officially here and we all know what that means: it’s time to do some serious shopping.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2008
The Broken Arrow Area Chamber of Commerce and area businesses and merchants are banking on the weather being a bit cooler the latter part of September than it historically is the month of August.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: August 2008
What the community of Broken Arrow has known in the past as its Annual Expo has been renamed, redesigned, rescheduled and relocated.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2008
When Oklahoma became a state in 1907, magnificent clocks were seen in the public areas of towns and cities across the United States.
By: Sarah Mitschke | Category: Other | Issue: November 2007
With Christmas just around the corner, most people, whether they want to or not, have begun thinking about their holiday gift-giving.
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2007
Ribbon Cuttings:July 9 – Driver Testing CenterJuly 10 – Southern Trails Estates/Brandon Perkins Development July 18 – Back Creek Deli & Gifts July 19 – Agio …
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2007
June 1 – Automax Hyundai of Broken ArrowJune 7 – Keja VuJune 14 – Landmark Business Systems, Inc.June 21 – Johnny Starkey D.D.S., PCJune 26 – China Star Restau…
By: Christy Means-Smith | Category: Other | Issue: August 2007
The Broken Arrow Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Expo ’07 event on Saturday, August 18. Held at Northeastern State University, the event will showcase the…
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2007
By: Sarah Mitschke | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2007
Mickey Thompson, president and CEO of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, has announced that Deb Marshall will join him at the chamber as the new vice president of business support and public affairs.
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2007
Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Mickey Thompson recently announced the promotion of Kathy Reynolds and Sandy Cagle to vice president positions within …
By: Christy Means-Smith | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2007
Renowned as Oklahoma’s oldest festival, Broken Arrow’s Rooster Days event is marked far in advance on the calendars of many.
By: Karla Hernandez | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2006
November is here and it is not too early to be thinking about purchasing Christmas presents for your family, friends and coworkers.
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