Success Stories

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Tell us how you were able to identify out of the area purchases to bring back to the Tulsa area.

Or tell us how you were able to help a company bring back dollars to our region by providing a new service or product to meet their needs.

Tell us when you had to hire a new employee because of a new customer.

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iLookLocal.com

When iLookLocal decided to go forward with our buy local internet shopping website, we found a local web developer (Geek Rescue), we chose a local printer (Odyssey Printing) and sales promotion companies (The T-Shirt Guy, Inc. and Signs Now). We also chose to do business with a locally owned and operated bank (SpiritBank).

The Let's Do Business program has benefited us already and will continue to because we choose to use it. When I was looking for a very specific aluminum water bottle to use as a sales promotion item, I searched on the internet. I was directed by several U. S. manufacturers to contact companies in Asia. However, when I emailed my request to the Tulsa Chamber Let's Do Business program, I was quickly referred to more than 8 companies in Tulsa that could secure the product for me.
Thank you Tulsa Metro Chamber for instituting the Let's Do Business campaign. In this world of global readiness it's good to know that we can still find what we're looking for right here in town and sometimes just around the corner!
Cynthia Outlaw iLookLocal.com

Thunder Rock Sports Jewelry, LLC
I had been purchasing jewelry supplies through a supplier in New Mexico, but I recently began shopping at a local arts and crafts store and discovered that I can purchase comparable products when they are on sale and it is far less expensive.  I am bringing back 18% of my overall expenditures to the Tulsa area.  In addition, my company is saving on shipping and handling charges, therefore, I am able to be more competitive in my pricing structure.
Cyndy Smith- Thunder Rock Sports Jewelry LLC

Rachel Wagner Etiquette and Protocol

As founder and director of Rachel Wagner Etiquette and Protocol, I am pleased to be a part of the Lets Do Business program in Tulsa. Several examples of recent purchases that have kept dollars in Tulsa have included: holiday cards, business etiquette seminar supplies and desk accessories from Office Depot, customized logo seals from Western Associates, wireless remote and thumb drive from a local electronics store, and new business cards from Quik Print, most of which Id have previously bought online. I also had my web design and graphic design done by a local web designer. Not only did these Lets Do Business purchases keep approximately $1,800 in Tulsa, but the expertise and friendliness that these local firms have shown to me clearly provides additional value. Truly, it makes sense to do business in Tulsa.
Rachel Wagner Rachel Wagner Etiquette & Protocol

McCarty Insurance Services

Since joining the Lets Do Business Program, we purchase 100% of our printing and forms from one of two local Chamber Member companies, Allegra Print & Imaging and Burkharts Office Supply. We now purchase business cards, letterhead, folders, and other supplies we had previously been buying via an internet company from these local vendors.
Michael McCarty McCarty Insurance Services

Brecek & Young Advisors, Inc.

Before the Lets Do Business program, we were getting our printing for Brecek & Young Advisors done by a company outside of the Tulsa area. We have since started using Allegra Print & Imaging and have been very happy with the results. Allegra does a very good job and gives excellent service, delivering the finished product to our office.
Ron Sigler Brecek & Young Advisors, Inc.

Adept Bookkeeping & National Computer Brigade, LLC:

Originally, I was using the services of Homestead for my website. Homestead is located in Menlo Park, California. Now National Computer Brigade, LLC services all of my website and computer technology needs. Not only do I feel better utilizing a local provider, but it has also been much more convenient and easier to communicate. I've just brought 6% of my total spending back to the local area.
Mysty Smith - Adept Bookkeeping

Walden Energy, Office Depot, & The Mail Chute, Etc.:

When Walden Energy signed on for "Let's Do Business", I immediately let everyone in our Tulsa corporate office know about the campaign and to think about what changes we could make. I love the idea and believe it is so critical to our Tulsa economy and to small business. Alyn Saxby, Sr Contract Analyst, started researching how we could utilize Office Depot for more of our purchases; some of which we were purchasing over the internet. We almost always use Office Depot now. They deliver very quickly. If you time your orders correctly, you can get free delivery and utilize the many coupons they send to their customers. When the Holiday season came, we bought gifts locally and took them to the The Mail Chute, Etc. for packing and mailing - they did a superb job. We are a small woman-owned business with 7 employees and we are treated as well as any large corporation.
Linda Sullivan, Director of Operations - Walden Energy LLC

Greer Appliance Parts & M.A.R.S., Inc.:

I am the third generation owner of Greer Appliance Parts. We are a locally owned company doing business since 1933. We have embraced the "Let's Do Business". I have turned all of our collection efforts from different agencies throughout the country to M.A.R.S., Inc. We are very happy with their service to our company. I have followed my Mother's advice and tried to give as much business to local companies as possible. Now with the recent campaign it has spurred me on to do more for our local business. Thank you for making Tulsa aware of the need to do business in Tulsa.
Lorenda Greer Stetler - Greer Appliance Parts

Patterson Realtors & PC Computers and Software:

Buying locally is very important to Patterson, Realtors. We believe that we should keep our monies in the local economy. A perfect example of this philosophy was in the purchasing of computers for our office. In the past we purchased from Dell and with "Buy Tulsa" in mind, we decided to use a local vendor. Bryan Sensintaffer, PC Computer & Software Inc. ? beat Dell's price, had a better quality product and services the computers locally with one simple phone call to the owner. This is just one example of how buying locally was the best choice for Patterson, Realtors.
Chuck Patterson - Patterson Realtors

Burnett, Inc. & Community Care

We really appreciate the Tulsa Metro Chambers effort to heighten our awareness of the benefits of buying locally. The "Let's Do Business" campaign is a boost for the Metro Tulsa economy as well as helping our local businesses. My company, Burnett Inc. Windows and Siding, has been blessed by being involved in Let's Do Business. Our biggest monetary success has been in switching our company's health insurance from an out of state company to a local company, Community Care. Not only are we saving over $25,000 annually, we also are receiving better service from our "local" agent. Thanks again to our Chamber's Small Business Council for working to keep our hard earned dollars at home and benefit our local economy.

Scott Burnett - Burnett Inc.

Accent Realtors & Lohrey and Associates:

I always look to make sure I'm sending checks on bills to local companies and noticed my accountant was out of state. I promptly hired our favorite local CPA, Bill Lohrey. It just pays to be aware and look for opportunities to keep our money here.
Paul Wheeler - Accent Realtors

P&R Supply & BOK

Bank of Oklahoma was buying backup batteries from an out-of-state company. Hari Musapeta of P&R Supply who specializes in batteries made a proposal that would save money, time, and disposal. Bank of Oklahoma accepted his proposal and now is getting its backup batteries from P&R Supply. "It would not have been possible without the Let's Do Business program." - Hari Musapeta, P&R Supply

Onyx Corporation & M.E.I. Labels

Jean Nicklas of Onyx Corporation needed to put labels on their printer cartridge boxes to identify them with their new brand name, Cartridges4All. He gathered several quotes from online sources, but thought it would be better to establish a relationship with a local label company if possible. M.E.I. Labels of Tulsa was able to do the custom labels they needed. "I was very pleased with their products, their pricing, and the treatment I received." - Jean Nicklas, Onyx Corporation

LaserWorks, Inc & Bank of Oklahoma

LaserWorks, Inc. is Oklahoma's Warranty Service Center for HP, Xerox, and many other printing equipment manufacturers. After pledging to give 5% back through the Let's Do Business Campaign, LaserWork's took the initiative to contact local companies regarding their services. Shortly thereafter, Bank of Oklahoma responded and is researching its buying practices to see how they could use LaserWorks' services. "The Let's Do Business Tulsa program is a great way for Tulsa area Businesses to be recognized. It benefits Tulsa and those who can utilize the goods and services we provide." - Mark Fritz, LaserWorks, Inc.

Anderson Professional Systems Group, LLC & Seed Technologies, Inc.

The website for Anderson Professional Systems Group, LLC was being hosted by a national Internet Service Provider. "As a result of the 'Let's Do Business a Right Here, Right Now' initiative, the hosting and mail services are now provided by a local company, Seed Technologies, Inc." - Wayne Anderson, Anderson Professional Systems Group, LLC In addition, the website was redesigned by Seed Technologies, Inc.

L&M Office Furniture & Spirit Bank

Cari Marshall of L&M Office Furniture moved their business credit cards and 401k program from out of state financial institutions to Spirit Bank.

TPi Billing Solutions

TPi Billing Solutions has already successfully moved 3.2% of its 2006 dollars back to Tulsa and has set a goal of 9.2% for 2007. "It's simple economics. We all need to do our part to keep our spending dollars in our own economy." - Ray Thomas, President, TPi Billing Solutions

Burnett, Inc.

Scott Burnett of Burnett, Inc. recently evaluated his purchasing habits and now works with Burkhart Office Supply for his office supply needs. He has switched his banking to Spirit Bank and Arkansas Valley State Bank. "It's not just a one time thing, I will be thinking about buying locally from now on." - Scott Burnett, Owner, Burnett, Inc.

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