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PONCA CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Growth. Prosperity. Integrity.

We are here to help you and your business connect to Ponca City.

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Introducing...

Garrett Bowers
​2021 Chamber Chair

Garrett was born and raised in Ponca City, Garrett is a proud alumni of PO-HI where he played football, wrestled, and was highly involved in 4H and FFA. Garrett earned a scholarship to attend Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College for livestock judging and his success there led to recruitment to join the Oklahoma State University judging team. At OSU, Garrett served as a Senator for College of Agriculture. His livestock judging team members won several national contests including the coveted national collegiate championship in 2006. He graduated OSU with a bachelor’s degree in May of 2007.
Although Garrett grew up working alongside his father, Ranond, and grandfather, Glenn (who was the founder of Bowers Trucking) – he was no stranger to entrepreneurial ventures. Before the age of 10, he had as many as 20 bottle-fed calves and even sold watermelon and corn in front of the truck yard alongside Highway 60. Later on, at age 16 he started his own custom hay business, which is still in operation today and run by his son HB.
When Garrett joined the family business after graduation in 2007, Bowers Trucking operated a dozen trucks within a 100-mile radius concentrated on end dump, aggregate, and construction hauling. By 2010, Garrett diversified operations by redirecting focus to service the vast manufacturing industries located in Ponca City. By 2013, Bowers Trucking was operating in all 48 states and expanded into Canada and Mexico. Increased customer demand ultimately led to Garrett starting his own logistics company to help coordinate customer overflow. In 2015, Bowers Logistics was formed and the first Agent was hired to match up the growing customer base with partner trucking companies looking for freight. By 2018, Bowers Trucking and Bowers Logistics became Department of Defense certified – the only trucking company based in Oklahoma to do so. Today, Bowers Trucking and Bowers Logistics employs 78 full-time employees. Together, the companies operate 54 trucks, 108 trailers and service 5,000+ carrier partners while still retaining their core customer base from over a decade ago.
Garrett met his wife Melissa in Athens, Georgia when the Oklahoma State Cowboys played their season opener against the University of Georgia. With some irresistible charm and a truckload of luck, Garrett convinced Melissa to relocate to Ponca City in 2009. Garrett and Melissa have been married for 10 years, and they have a son, HB, who’ll be graduating PO-HI Spring 2021 and was recently accepted to attend Oklahoma State University. Garrett coached HB’s elementary year football teams and served on Osage County’s Livestock Board, the FFA Booster Club, and the Quarterback Club. He is a graduate of Ponca City Leadership. He’s an appointed trustee with the Ponca City Development Authority, and was recently chosen to serve on U.S. Senator Inhofe’s Service Academy Selection Committee.

NEWS & EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

  Wednesday December 1 2PM
Ribbon Cutting for Kayla Blaes Photography at the Chamber Office Located at 420 E Grand. 

Thursday December 2
Chamber Board and Past Chairs Retreat

Friday December 3 10AM
Ribbon Cutting for 5150 Liquor. Located at 1301 E South Avenue

Monday December 6  11:30AM
Cash Mob at 11:30 a.m. at Pizza Inn. Located at 2600 N. 14th St. 

Tuesday December 7 2PM
Ribbon Cutting for Organize Wise at the Chamber Office Located at 420 E Grand.

Wednesday December 8  ​
35th Ponca City Leadership Class Session on Arts and Culture.

​Thursday December 9 2PM
Ribbon Cutting for Luxor Nails and Spa. Located at 901 E Prospect Avenue Suite C.  
Tuesday December 14 5PM
Business After Hours hosted by City of Ponca City, PCDA, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce at the Marland Mansion. Located at 901 Monument Rd.

Tuesday December 21 7PM
Santa Buck Giveaway Drawing.

 December 24
Chamber Office Closed for Christmas.

 December 31 
Chamber Office Closed for New Years Eve.

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Wednesday December 1
Education and Workforce Development Committee
(First Thursday 4:00 PM)
Meeting will be held in the Patt Hughes Board Room at the Chamber Office.

Thursday December 2 8AM
Finance/Executive Committee
(Third Wednesday 11:00 AM)
Meeting will be held in the Patt Hughes Board Room at the Chamber Office.

Tuesday December 7
Business Council
(First Tuesday 8:00 AM)
Meeting will be held in the Patt Hughes Board Room at the Chamber Office.

Monday December 13
Finance/Executive Committee
(Third Wednesday 11:00 AM)
Meeting will be held in the Patt Hughes Board Room at the Chamber Office.

Tuesday December 14
Ambassadors Committee
(Third Tuesday 8:00 AM)
​Meeting will be held in the Patt Hughes Board Room at the Chamber Office.

Tuesday December 14
Board of Directors
(Fourth Tuesday  11:00 AM)
Meeting will be held in the Patt Hughes Board Room at the Chamber Office.

Thursday December 16
Tourism Bureau
(Fourth Thursday 9:00 AM)
Meeting will be held in the Patt Hughes Board Room at the Chamber Office.

Thursday December 16
Community Development Committee
(Third Thursday at 10:00 AM)
Meeting will be held in the Patt Hughes Board Room at the Chamber Office.

No Meeting This Month
Ponca Politics Committee
(Fourth Friday 11:00 AM)
Meeting will be held in the Patt Hughes Board Room at the Chamber Office.

CHAMBER CHAT

Ponca City Chamber Business of the Month for December: Rikki's Market. Located at 2309 Lake Rd. 

​Guest Book
We had visitors sign our guest book from. Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois,  Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Carolina New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee Texas, Wisconsin, Australia , Canada, England, German  and all over Oklahoma

2021 Chamber Directory
The Chamber Directory will be mailed to every business and household with a Ponca City zip code.  This is a tremendous value for our Chamber Members.  This is very exciting.  Please support the Chamber Member Directory and help market your business to all of Ponca City.

GOLD MEMBERS

​A + Printing
Albright Abstract and Title Guaranty Company
Baskin Hadley & Associates, PC
Bob Hurley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram     
City of Ponca City ​
Cimarron Council, Inc. - Boy Scouts of America 
Community National Bank & Trust
Dancey-Meador Publications, Inc.
Dolese Bros. Co. 7 Mile
Evans & Associates Enterprises, Inc.
Equity Bank
First National Bank of Oklahoma
​A + Printing
Albright Abstract and Title Guaranty Company
Baskin Hadley & Associates, PC
Bob Hurley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
City of Ponca City
​Community National Bank & Trust
Dancey-Meador Publications, Inc.
Dolese Bros. Co. 7 Mile
Evans & Associates Enterprises, Inc.
Equity Bank
First National Bank of Oklahoma

GOLD MEMBERS

HRI Roofing & Post Frame 
Kyler Construction Group     
Lindsay Manufacturing, Inc.
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
Osage Casino 
Personnel Staffing, Inc.  
Phillips 66    
The Ponca City News
RCB Bank
Rick Scott Construction, Inc.
Sparklight 
Sterling Broadcasting
Stewart Escrow & Title of Ponca City
Stuteville Ford-Lincoln         
Team Radio Marketing Group
TPI Staffing Service

HRI Roofing & Post Frame
​Kyler Construction Group     
Lindsay Manufacturing, Inc.
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
Osage Casino 
Personnel Staffing, Inc.
Phillips 66    
The Ponca City News
RCB Bank
Rick Scott Construction, Inc.
Sparklight
Sterling Broadcasting
Stewart Escrow & Title of Ponca City     
Stuteville Ford Lincoln    
Team Radio Marketing Group
TPI Staffing Service

SILVER MEMBERS

89.7 The House/Praise 88.7
Express Employment Professionals
Homeland/Ponca City Discount Foods
Hospice of North Central Oklahoma

BRONZE MEMBERS

Barnes Building Supply
Brandt's Ace Hardware
Century 21 Group One Realtors
Cherokee Strip Credit Union
Comfort Inn & Suites
​Cremers Lawn & Landscape
Dorada Foods
Larry Murphy Insurance Agency, Inc.
Pryse Monument Company
Stolhand-Wells Plumbing, Heating & Air​

SILVER MEMBERS

89.7 The House/Praise 88.7
Express Employment Professionals
Homeland/Ponca City Discount Foods
Hospice of North Central Oklahoma
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BRONZE MEMBERS

Barnes Building Supply
Brandt's Ace Hardware
Century 21 Group One Realtors
Cherokee Strip Credit Union
Comfort Inn & Suites
​Cremers Lawn & Landscape
Dorada Foods
Larry Murphy Insurance Agency, Inc.
Pryse Monument Company
Stolhand-Wells Plumbing, Heating & Air​

CONNECTING TO THE COMMUNITY

Ready to Get Involved?

The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce has many ways that it helps businesses get plugged into the community. Click below to learn more about our great volunteer opportunities!

CHAMBER COMMITTEES

PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

PONCA CITY LEADERSHIP

CELEBRATING OUR MEMBERS

The Chamber in Action.

Whether we're celebrating a Grand Opening, holding business-enriching training sessions or just having our monthly Chamber meetings, we are here for your business in every way possible.

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MAKING THINGS HAPPEN

MEET THE TEAM.

Our Chamber is run by a small group of talented people. They are passionate about what they do, and they love helping businesses in Ponca City!

Rich Cantillon

CEO

Tiffany Hermann

Vice-President

Zach Trantham

Tourism

Kaleb
​Combs

Membership Specialist

Rich Cantillon

President & CEO
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Ribbon Cuttings

698

Chamber Members

11

Customer Service Trainings

25387

Population of Ponca City

What Our Chamber Members Are Saying...

Mayor Homer Nicholson

Membership in the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce is essential for any company doing business in the northern Oklahoma area.  Being a chamber member is an additional perk to operating your business.  You are informed on business challenges and successes.  You learn from other business leaders.  Plus you share your successes with other businesses so we can all work together.

Shasta Scott - Community National Bank & Trus

I appreciate the opportunities that the Chamber provides for networking with other businesses and individuals. It is the best way to let other members know about your business or services.

Barry Bickle - Retired

To me the Chamber works every day to make Ponca City a great place to live, work and relax. Who wouldn’t want to be part of that effort?

Paul Kyler - Kyler Construction Group

“Belonging to the Chamber holds value that cannot be measured monetarily.  Active members genuinely care for the welfare of other business members as well as for their community.”

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