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The retail sector is bouncing back from the pandemic with new businesses opening and increased sales forecast. Roy Williams, president and CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, noted two programs launched last year that helped small retailers stay in business. The chamber, in partnership with the city’s commercial districts, kicked off the Stand Tall Shop Small for OKC campaign in June. The chamber also joined the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City as partners with the city to implement the Small Business Continuity Program, which offered business owners and nonprofits with 100 or fewer full-time employees COVID-19 disaster relief funds. The program shined light on the challenges small businesses were facing, Williams said.
On the Town: Thanks to supporters of United Way of Central Oklahoma By: Lillie-Beth Brinkman The Journal Record March 2, 2021
Lillie-Beth Brinkman
Congratulations to the United Way of Central Oklahoma for surpassing its campaign goal and raising $20.4 million for its important health and human service programs. Campaign co-chairs for the 2020 campaign were Judy Love and Mike Turpen.
The organization recently announced its $20,428,686 total amount, noting that more than 19,000 donors and 7,000 workplace campaigns contributed to the total. Last year, United Way funds went to support specific programs of 56 partner agencies serving central Oklahoma, along with funding extra programs such as the COVID-19 Response Fund addressing pandemic-related needs, the Ice Storm Response Fund for emergency relief following the October ice storm and more.
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