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2024 Agribusiness Annual Sponsors

Arvest Bank is a regional bank that operates in a unique, customer-focused way. Their primary focus is on meeting and exceeding customer expectations through convenient hours, an extensive network of

In May of 1927, a group of McAlester businessmen met and agreed to take over the charter of Bank of McAlester, a small State bank that had closed.  The group opened The National Bank of McAlester on May 17, 1927 with Tom Hale as President, Roy Caldwell as Executive Vice President & Cashier, W. B. McAlester and W. J. Basolo as Vice Presidents.  Board members were W. P. Mullen, Ben T. Childers, W. P. Freeman and L. O. Bradford, along with the four mentioned officers.

The Hale Family represented the major shareholders until 1989.  Three generations of the Hale family gave The Bank N.A. its successful legend.  Elmer Hale succeeded as President in 1941 and served until his death in 1969.  Elmer Hale, Jr. served as Chairman of the Board from 1969 until 1989.

Mike McGowan (current Chairman Emeritus) joined National Bank of McAlester in 1975 as President.  In 1985, National Bank of McAlester became The Bank N.A.  The interest was sold to the Fern Oliver Testamentary Trust in 1989, with Mike McGowan as Trustee.   Mike McGowan subsequently purchased the shares out of the Fern Oliver Testamentary Trust.

The Bank N.A.’s Stillwater branch was acquired in October of 1986, when the charter of Stillwater Community Bank was declared insolvent by the FDIC.  The following year, a branch in Holdenville was acquired the same way, when The Peoples State Bank was closed.  In 1988, Citizens State Bank of Maud was closed and The Bank N.A. acquired it, opening its fourth location.  The mission of the McAlester bank was extended to each of these branches.

In 2003, the Bank added a second facility

The Exchange Bank and Trust Company of Perry, OK will remain a strong, sound and successful community bank. Through a friendly and professional staff, we will provide the products and services needed by our communities. Our primary trade area encompasses Noble County and Payne County. We will aggressively pursue and provide services for business and consumer market segments within our entire trade area.

Integrity. Trust. Respect.  At our core, it’s who we are. With deep roots in Oklahoma, we’re in touch with the communities where we live and work. We’re your friend, your neighbor, and your Banker.

With a mission to educate, enrich lives and secure economic futures, Meridian offers full-time career training programs, short courses, Business and Industry services and entrepreneurial support.

''Payne County Youth Services, Inc., is dedicated to providing free quality services for the positive development and recovery of children, youth and families.''

Our motto, ''That's my bank!'' was officially adopted as the Bank's slogan in the 1970's, along with the defining characteristics of our company: RCB stands for Relationships, Community and Boldness!

Stillwater Milling Company is one of the largest independent feed mills in the state of Oklahoma. The company manufactures a variety of livestock feed under the A&M logo including beef, dairy, swine, horse, poultry, sheep and goat feeds. "More than just a feed store", the Agri-Center provides lots of great items from work and western wear to tack and livestock supplies. The variety of unique western gifts and toys can only be found there!

Stillwater Steel and Welding Supply has proudly been providing quality steel and welding services since 1985. We are competitive, reliable, and very customer friendly.

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Why You Should Partner with Us

"Being a member of the Chamber has introduced us to so many wonderful people. Our fellow chamber members never cease to amaze us with their support and friendship. We thank each of them for all they do for us as a business, and, more importantly, what they are doing to better our wonderful community."

Matt Sullins, Stonecloud Patio & Taproom

"One of my favorite quotes: Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Everyone has been so welcoming and helpful, I am so proud to be a member of the Stillwater Chamber."

Kristi Wilhelm, Cornerstone Caregiving

"As a chamber member, you gain access to an influential network that allows you to forge connections, champion your cause, and unite people in support of critical endeavors such as the efforts of Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services."

Lelani Mooreland, Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services

"The Stillwater Chamber was instrumental for me to get connected in the business community when I moved back to Stillwater. Since joining, I got my name out, went from Member to Committee Chair, but more importantly, I made many key friends I would not have otherwise."

Bryan Langford-Loftis, Loftis & Wetzel Insurance

"Invest in your business by getting involved in the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce! It is a great avenue for networking and making connections with other local business owners, potential clients, and key decision-makers in the community, plus it drives our city's economic development and advocates for local business growth and retention!"

Kendra Burtrum, Stan Clark Companies

"My membership and participation in Chamber events has opened doors that I would have never had opened. The programs offered have given me knowledge and insight into how to be the best business person I can be. Our membership also introduces our business to others and gives us opportunities to support our community with economic growth and business development."

Terri Collier, BancFirst

"Being a Chamber member has allowed me the opportunity to meet and work with professionals across all spectrums of business. I had no idea there was such a fantastic business community in Stillwater!"

Austin Pollard, RCB Bank

"I value being a chamber member because I love Stillwater and I want to see Stillwater be the best community that it can be. If I have the ability to contribute to that in any way I am going to
be there. As a citizen I see that as my civic duty."

Jim Rutledge, Community Investor

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