Idabel Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture

For over 60 years the Idabel Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has been the information hub of Idabel. When citizens and visitors seek information on local businesses, tourism, education and housing, the Chamber is there with a friendly greeting to assist them. Our goal is to provide a networking environment with business and community.

What Does the Chamber Do?

• Welcomes visitors and potential newcomers to the area with a relocation packet, and makes information available  at the information center in the Chamber building.
• Works full-time to promote local businesses and tourism. The Chamber is the only organization to do so.
• Responds to information requests from outside the community.
• Welcomes new businesses with a Red Ribbon Greeting and goodwill visits.
• Works closely with city officials and the Main Street program to help create a business-friendly environment.
• Refers only Chamber-member businesses to the thousands of inquiries received each year.
• Provides name recognition of members with listings in the membership directory, newsletter, Chamber website, and in the information display area.
• Works with a local insurance agent to offer members Chamber Blue health insurance.
• Sponsors a variety of special events throughout the year in support of community pride and Warrior spirit.
• Makes available, at no cost to members, the beautiful Chamber facilities for special events and board meetings.

Chamber Staff

Vickie Smith, Executive Director
Betty Johnson, Administrative Assistant

2007 Board of Directors

Timmi Ross, President – Wal-Mart Super Center
Brock Whittington, 1st Vice-President – 1st Bank and Trust
Jia Johnson, 2nd Vice-President – Choctaw Electric Co-Op
Steve Dollarhide, Treasurer – Kiamichi Technology Center
Dana Baird – Idabel Housing Authority
Kelly Carter – Conley White Funeral Home
Victor Clay – Complete Care Medical & Rental
Leigh Fielder – Encompass Home Health
Ken Hauser – Bibbler Brothers Lumber Company
Cindy Jones – Edward D. Jones
Henry Moy – Museum of the Red River
Bhavisha Patel – Comfort Suites
Linda Potts – Idabel Public Library
Bob Terry – State Farm Insurance
Chris Willingham – McCurtain Daily Gazette

2007-2008 Junior Chamber Members

The Junior Chamber is a group of students in grades nine through 12. These young adults are dedicated to making a difference in their school and community, volunteering their free time for special events throughout the year such as the Annual Chamber Banquet, Fall Fest, Dogwood Days, and Christmas Parade. Like the Board of Directors, this group is very diverse in order to represent the greater student body.

Samantha Smith, Chairperson
Lauren Bartholomew
Nicole Blankenship
Princess Braxton
Cody Bryant
Danielle Buchard
Logan Chapman
Sydney Dempsey
Rachel Denison
Laura Eastep
Lance Forshee
Emily Frey
Alexis George
Tim Giddens
Holden Ginn
Nesha Grant
Kylie Gray
Brian Hendershot
Bergandy Holt
Cody Hughes
Adrienne Johnson
Rian Jones
Crystal McCarson
Kaadia Montgomery
April Murphy
Katie Neal
Blake Scarborogh
Lexi Shupert, Co-Chair
Tahlia Sparkman
Emily Sullens
Amanda Williams
Kaylyn Williams