The Coo-y-yah Report 2023 : simplebooklet.com

Council and Community,Here we are at the end of 2023 and we find ourselves wrappingup a year like none other. We have had eight months of this newadministration and it's been a learning experience for all of us.The time has really flown by so quickly. Before we get too far pastthe year end, I would like to recap some of what I would considerto be positives. Thank you to all the members of the city staff for working so hardto help us navigate through the challenges we have faced in thefirst months of this fiscal year. Your efforts to be team playershave solidified that we have the best of the best employed withinour teams. You have taken it upon yourselves to show the highestlevel of integrity and teamwork. Our city is able to provide whatwe do because of all of your hard work. Thank you to all of our great organizations throughout ourcommunity. We have seen amazing community events becauseof the countless hours of dedication to what you all stand for. Aswe continue to come together and become stronger as one,removing the decades of “silos”, we are finding that we arestronger as a united community rather than many differentgroups struggling for the spotlight. From Freedom Fest to ThirdThursdays, from parades to football games, we continue to learnhow great #OurPryor really is. MAYOR DOYLE0 1 C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3A Minute with the Mayor

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We continue tolearn how great#OurPryor reallyis. Our youth never cease to amaze me with not only their talents but what they represent intheir daily lives. Pryor has been blessed with a school district that has provided the besteducation for the best educators in the state of Oklahoma. The city of Pryor is blessed andproud to have a strong relationship with Pryor Public Schools. We know that our futureleaders are being prepared properly and that we can look forward to the day when ourchildren lead and guide our future. Thank you to the Pryor Area Chamber of Commerce and Pryor Main Street for your effortsto unify the Pryor area and the resources we have in our neighboring communities. MayesCounty is in the eye of every political leader in the state. Our resources and talent farsurpass the state's standards. Connecting and becoming a unified front makes MayesCounty that much stronger. Promoting businesses within our own community andmarketing what we bring to the table puts Pryor out front as an innovative and rapidlygrowing resource within Oklahoma.Lastly and most importantly, thank you to the outstanding and vibrant citizens of Pryor.You are what makes Pryor a family. The ongoing resilience and integrity that you put forthwhen needed make Pryor a place we can be proud and encouraged to call home. I wish you all a very happy New Year and thanks again for being a part of this amazingcommunity!Respectfully, Zac Doyle, Mayor #OurPryor"0 2C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3

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The City Clerk’s Office is comprised of six employees thatmanage Municipal Court, Accounts Payable, CommunityDevelopment, Payroll & Human Resources, Records, andFinancials. Our office serves as the information hub for all Cityemployees, our citizens and even citizens in the surroundingarea. Since taking office on May 1, 2023, I have made it my missionto get the City operating on efficient, modern technology. Sofar, we have updated the timekeeping system, receivedproper software training, begun cross training our employeesto better assist customers without delay, updated the processin which we perform day to day functions within eachdepartment, updated our online document storage softwareand begun scanning and re-organizing our physical recordsfiling system to function more effectively. None of this would be possible without the hard work,determination and commitment of our employees no matterhow busy or short staffed we may be. I am very fortunate towork alongside them!Thank you, Courtney Davis, City ClerkI have made itmy mission toget the Cityoperating onefficient,moderntechnology. "CITY CLERK0 3 C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3

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Clerk’s Office StatisticsJuly - December 2023Open Records Requests211Ordinances Filed8Resolutions Filed6Items Mailed1,897Mailing Costs$1,497Permits241Code Enforcement Complaints100Purchase Orders2,302New Vendors21City Council/CommitteeMeetings50Hours Spent in Meetings59:09Meetings#TotalTimeAbatement/DilapidationHearings52:06Board of Adjustments11:05Budget & PersonnelCommittee74:16City Council1534:34Economic DevelopmentTrust Authority54:43Hotel/Motel TaxAllocation Board30:58Ordinance & InsuranceCommittee43:13Park Board46:10Planning & Zoning Board20:34Street Committee41:30Court StatisticsJuly - December 2023Court Dockets24Cases Filed1,115Traffic722Juvenile15Code Enforcement33Animal Related31Petit Larceny60Public Intoxication31Possession of CDS6Possession of Marijuana20Possession of Paraphenelia17Voided66District40Tribal15Misc590 4C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3

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Preparedness:We never know when major emergencies and disasters mayoccur, so our time is primarily spent ensuring the City is preparedwhen and if they occur. Storm Season:This storm season was generally calm with a few minor floodingevents and tornado warnings. One notable exception was the“Father’s Day Storm” on June 17, 2023, which brought strongstraight-line winds up to 80 miles per hour. The storm causedsignificant damage to businesses, residences, and infrastructure.Federal Disaster Assistance:We have been coordinating with each department over the last6 months to collect the expenses they incurred responding tothe “Father’s Day Storm” from FEMA Disaster Assistance offeredby the Federal Government. All the documentation has beensubmitted to FEMA, we are currently waiting to receive theirapproval which may take up to 10 months. The City has receivedwell over a million dollars in FEMA Disaster Assistance since 2010.Grants Received:$50,000 in grant funds from Cherokee Nation$10,000 in grant funds from FEMAProjects:Purchased a credentialing and inventory system, an updatedelectronic system to identify our responders during disasters.This system will also keep track of the City’s inventoryelectronically. We hope to have this up and running by spring.Updated the City of Pryor Emergency Operations Plan Updated our NIMS compliance certification for all emergencyworkers in the City of Pryor.Provided Light Towers for multiple events, football gamesand MUB projects.Acquired a new volunteer who specializes in ShelterOperations. This will help us during times of power outagesand winter storms. Currently in the process of purchasing an electronic messageboard for use during events and road closures. Currently in the process of getting a grant from FEMA toupdate the Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2024. This will alsoinclude the City of Pryor and the Pryor Schools System.Exercises:We put our local hospital through an exercise this year regardingthe decontamination of patients that might come to the hospitalfrom the Mid America Industrial Park. Hillcrest Pryor made somemajor changes after the exercise. They purchased equipmentand had multiple training days to make sure they are ready for ahazardous material event. EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT0 6C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3

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Fire Runs in 2023FireExcessive Heat With No IgnitionRescue & Emergency Medical ServiceHazardous Condition (No Fire)Service CallGood Intent CallFalse Alarm or False Call52315815511999897FIRE0 7 C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3For the past year, we have been operating from two stations.During this time, we introduced a new engine into service, andanother one is set to be delivered by the end of April. Notably,we've witnessed significant growth in the fire load within ourdistrict, spanning from residential to industrial areas. Thisindustrial expansion has prompted us to enhance training inspecial hazard fire and rescue operations. We are fortunate tohave secured grants from USDA and the Cherokee Nation,enabling us to continually improve and provide optimalprotection for our fire district.-BK Young, Fire Chief

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March:03-19 U.S. Kids03-25 Wagoner Sperin O. $9,400.0004-01 Bradford $4,400.00April:04-12 High School Conference04-17 H.S. Tournament Girls04-20 J.H. Tournament Boys & Girls04-21 Brown vs. Brown Special Olympics $19,500.0004-27 H.S Tournament Boys04-29 Sertoma Masters $6,600.00May:05-01 H.S Boys Regionals05-05 Pryor Main Street $5,000.0005-25 Colman Tournament $5,000.00June:06-02 Pryor QB $12,000.0006-08 Shorty Cooper Family Tournament06-10 Locust Grove Q.B. Club $8,000.0006-13 PGA Junior Tournament06-24 Tulsa Sand blastersJuly:07-21 Lions NightAugust:08-13 Winnelson Tournament08-17 Pryor Interclub08-26 Veteran Freedom Flight $6,000.00September:09-22 Rae Corp $15,000.0009-30 Chevy TournamentOctober:10-06 United Way $36,000.0010-07 South Side10-08 South Side10-15 A.M Tournament10-20 Elite10-21 Danny Henson Memorial $5,000.0010-22 U.S KidsTOURNAMENTS HOSTED IN 2023An estimated $131,900.00 was raisedthrough tournaments this year!GOLF COURSE0 8C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3

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Facility UpdatesMid-December 2022: Library reopened, subsequently closeddue to water main break.Post-New Year's: Partial reopening with materials moved tomeeting rooms due to the flooding; full restoration by April2023.March 2023: Flooring replacement completed ($13,000insurance-funded).Completed monument sign.Grant AcquisitionsReceived State Aid Grant ($7,851) for new self-checkoutcomputers, program supplies, and library resources.Awarded $5,000 grant for five new patron-use computers.Completed $17,241 Erate project to upgrade networkinginfrastructure.Community EngagementsHosted a candidate forum for municipal elections withFriends of the Library and the Pryor Area Chamber ofCommerce.Initiated partnerships with organizations like the Food Bank,Pryor Public Schools, and Pryor Area Arts and HumanitiesCouncil.Offered diverse resources like online databases andpartnered programs.Cultural AcquisitionsReceived donations of presidential signatures and originalartwork.Patron Savings and UtilizationSaved patrons over $500,000 through physical materialborrowing.Saved patrons over $300,000 through digital materialborrowing.Community Space UtilizationProvided spaces for meetings, study, or work over 2,408times, predominantly in study rooms.Educational and Training InitiativesConducted staff training sessions on crisis communicationand stress management.Engaged Pryor Public Schools for an After School Club.LIBRARY0 9C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3

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PARKS &CEMETERYInfrastructure DevelopmentShelter and parking expansion at Bobby Buck Park.Removal of the east side chain link fence.Expansion of the Tennis court parking lot and installation ofLED lights.Routine Maintenance and EnhancementsConducted regular mowing across key locations andmaintained playground equipment.Transformed two tennis courts into combined tennis andpickleball courts in June.Environmental Conservation and New AdditionsRemoved deceased trees during late summer, replacing themwith new ones through citizen donations.Constructed and installed a new shelter at Centennial Park.Installed three additional pickleball courts with a $5,000grant from GRDA.Upcoming DevelopmentsSecured $30,000 from Cherokee Nation for a new skateparkat Whitaker Park, scheduled for completion in spring 2024.Anticipations for 2024Developments and enhancements in the park system.Completed skate park installation.1 1C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3The cemetery concluded the year with 100 burialsand the sale of 61 additional lots. Preparations forMemorial Day began weeks in advance, followed byongoing weekly mowing and maintenance activitiessuch as weedeating, dirt work, and tree removal.An expansion is planned southwest of the office inGraham Memorial Cemetery, the additional 1,800grave sites are expected to be completed by Spring2024. An approved project for a new privacy fence iscurrently underway. Maintaining the Cemetery is ayear-round task involving not only continuousmowing, but also addressing constant burial needs,performing dirt work and attending to trees thatrequire attention.

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Police Vehicles Put Into Service:(1) 2023 Tahoe(6) 2022 Explorers(1) 2021 Tahoe(1) 2021 Chevy Trail BossGrants & Donations Received:Cops Grant (Narcotics Unit) - $125,000VAWA Grant (Domestic Violence Officer) - $114,000Cherokee Nation - $90,000OHSO (OT Grant) - $28,500AG Grant (Portable Breath Test) - $10,7553 Electric Bikes - $10,755Pryor Chevy - $2,750American Castings (Shop with a Cop) - $1,500E911 Grants - $1,350Police Divisions Added:ICAC - Internet Crimes Against ChildrenNarcotics UnitSearch Warrant TeamBike PatrolPOLICE1 3C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3

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Dispatch Calls in 2023911 Hang Up41Larceny318Accidents332Loud Music46Agency Assist441Mental Health185Alarm391Missing Person24Animal Call614Motorist Assist507Arrest560Open Door80Breaking & Entering43Overdose19Citations1,662Pedestrian Check651Citizen’s Arrest319Reckless Driving316Code Violation313Recovered Property122Custody Issue42Runaway173Debris in Roadway116Shoplifting96Disturbance461Stalking12Domestics216Stolen Vehicle51Extra Patrol1,655Suspicious Person/Activity876Follow Up566Suspicious Vehicle379Fraud88Threats133Funeral Escort50Traffic Stops9,051Harrassment106Train Blocking Tracks10Hit & Run67Vandalism98Indecent Exposure8Vehicle Unlock380Intoxicated Driver75Welfare Check4911 4C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3

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Street and Sidewalk Repairs:Conducted street repairs with 146 yards of concrete in variousareas.Undertook sidewalk repairs on North Vann, North Rowe, andother locations, involving the removal and replacement of1400 feet.Executed asphalt repairs totaling 40 tons in various areas.Drainage and Ditch Maintenance:Dipped approximately 1200 feet of ditches.Painted approximately 2570 feet of crosswalks, stop bars, andparking lines.Engaged in tree trimming activities for about six weeksannually.Alley and Right-of-Way Maintenance:Conducted alley maintenance biannually, involving treetrimming, mowing, weedeating, and spraying.Maintained right-of-ways, mowing approximately 20 acresand tending to contracted areas.Mowed ditches, covering approximately 10,700 feet, while alsoperforming necessary weedeating and spraying.Managed drainage areas, mowing about 2300 feet.Street Cleaning and Leaf Removal:Swept streets for approximately 4 to 6 weeks annually.Executed leaf removal from ditches over a two-week period.Infrastructure and Equipment Maintenance:Repaired and replaced street signs as needed, with anexpenditure of $3300.00 on signs, bases, poles, and flashingcaution lights.Installed and maintained driveway pipes (8 in total).Undertook general equipment maintenance for backhoes,dump trucks, skid steers, pickups, etc.Pothole patching on a weekly basis based on reportedincidents.Winter Operations:Plowed approximately 17 miles of streets during winter.Snow and Ice Management:Cleared about 5200 feet of sidewalks several times a yearbased on snow or ice conditions.STREETThe City of Pryor Street Department remainsdedicated to ensuring the safety,functionality, and aesthetics of the city'sstreets and infrastructure.1 5C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3

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1 6C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3Community Collaboration and Special Projects:Set out and picked up barricades 4 to 6 times a year for special events.Collaborated with MUB on asphalt and concrete repairs.Assisted the Trail Alliance with bike trail maintenance, including the installation of polesand signs and painting bike emblems on streets.Worked with Pryor Main Street on various needs.Assisted other departments with small projects, contributing to cost-saving initiatives.Implemented street projects for trailer park streets and cross-drains.Engaged in alley projects, focusing on downtown areas, including concrete repairs,milling, and overlay.Undertook street repair projects on NE 3rd Place, involving milling and overlay.

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Safety:Installed locks on Storage and Chemical Room doors in thePool Area.Mounted AEDs in gymnasium and pool areas.Conducted Fire and Tornado Drills.Updated Winter Weather Policy.Updating Emergency Plans.Resolved the pigeon problem.Repaired the lock on the outdoor gate in the Child Watch areaand changed to Exit only.Installed a retractable gate by the Child Watch entrance.Painted the curb outside the building to indicate fire truckparking only.Replaced new Handicap Parking signs.All management staff enrolled in the “Code Red” weatherwarning system.Maintenance Improvement:Implemented HVAC maintenance plan.Implemented HVAC replacement plan.Plumbing upgrades: faucets and valves.Added maintenance-free wall protection to the base of thebig wall in the weight room.Patched and repaired holes where pigeons were entering thebuilding.Refurbished the irrigation system for the lawn.Repaired the exterior wall outside the pool storage area forsafety and security.Upgraded interior lighting to LED with funding provided by agrant.Aesthetics:Implemented Rec Radio – our own radio station.Painted the big wall in the weight room with a new graphic.Cleaned up the Child Watch area – newly waxed floor, newcarpet, new rocking chair.Refurbished landscaping in flower beds.RECREATIONCENTER1 7C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3

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Programming:Added a Virtual Studio providing a variety of online fitness classes.Created opportunities for older Special Olympics - swimming and powerlifting.Fostered a PHS Swim Team agreement.Worked with Kingdom’s Closet to provide pool passes for youth.Conducted 8 fitness challenges for members.Added a food drive component to the annual “Maintain Don’t Gain” challenge.Created an evaluation system to determine what classes should be continued orreplaced.Provided senior members with educational opportunities regarding “Fall Prevention.”Conducted a social media “12 Days of Christmas Workout Facebook Challenge.”All fitness instructors have obtained a certification in their area.Hosted 218 Pool Parties during 2023.140 private swim lessons provided May through December.Summer 2023 – Taught 28 kids in group swim lessons.Had 48 kids in the After School Swim program in 2023.Public Relations:Sponsored an Art Class for Green Country Boys and Girl’s Club.Serving as Chair of the Pool Task Force – appointed by the Mayor.Participated on a selection panel for NE Tech Teacher of the Yr. & Support Educator of theYr. – 2023.Hosted a Halloween Carnival open to the community.Implemented a Coffee Bar for rec center members.Partnered with members to implement recycling of plastic bottles and aluminum cans.Participated with a float in the Christmas Parade, Fitness Class performed.Hosted the Inola School Cardboard Boat Race.Hosted GRDA for their pool training during the year.Hosted an end-of-year party for elementary children from Ketchum and Turkey Fordschools.Hosted a pool Easter Egg hunt for children.Hosted a Mermaid event for children.Operations:Implemented an accountability system for payment for Child Watch.Implementing a new software package.Implementing a new credit card processing vendor.Added a more competitive beverage vendor.Created an equipment check-out system.1 8C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3

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In our Economic Vitality Approach, we completed pedestrian counts andwalkability studies to use as data for upcoming grants to help our downtownwalkways become safer and more accessible. We also hosted three mob eventsfor downtown businesses bringing direct money into their business in theirstruggling season.In our Design Approach, we collaborated with community partners to manageboth the TSET grant and the ODOT Transportation grant that serves ascomplete funding (approximately $800K) for Phase One of our DowntownStreetscape Project. Groundbreaking is set for November 2024 and will servicebeautification, ADA compliant, and infrastructure needs in the Adair andGraham intersection. Pryor Main Street also hosted two community clean-ups,planted and maintained hundreds of petunias, mums, and poinsettias in thecorridor, and also lit up the building tops during Christmas at no cost to ourdowntown businesses. Pryor Main Street partnered with the EDTA to provide$19,959.71 of façade grants to every downtown building owner that applied,resulting in over $60,000 of matched reinvestment in downtown facades.In our Promotion Approach, we hosted 10 free community events, helping localentrepreneurs and spurring tourism throughout the community while bringingthousands downtown. These events include Third Thursdays, Shop SmallSaturday, Weekend of Local, Shopping Passports, and more. We also replaced36 light pole banners downtown, encouraging the community to come toevents, shop local, and showcase the Phase One Streetscape Project. We areapart of a community collaboration called Inspire Pryor, working together withother organizations to situate Pryor for healthy economic development andpromotion. In our Organization Approach, our Director received the Oklahoma Main StreetDirector of the Year award and also was asked to be a speaker at the NationalConference in Boston, teaching hundreds of other communities about ruralcommunity development. We also received an award at the state capitol notinga $5 million overall public/private reinvestment within our downtown corridor.We hosted six networking opportunities and attended 3 professional trainingsabout economic development, grants, capacity-building, and communityengagement that we were able to bring back and utilize in our community. Wefacilitated over 1,500 volunteer hours throughout the year, equaling $49,798.80worth in volunteer hour value invested in our community. We also keep recordsof things such as business openings, closures, rental-availabilities, building salesand reinvestments, building inventory, and more to be prepared for any neededquantifiable records.MAIN STREET1 9C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3Pryor Main Street utilized the Main Street4-Point Approach (Economic Vitality,Design, Promotion, and Organization) in2023 to accomplish a variety of goals:

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Sports Economic Impact GrantThe Sports Economic Impact Grant, facilitated by the EDTA, has played apivotal role in supporting upgrades and improvements to local youthsports facilities. Notable projects include:Mayes County Soccer – Edwards Soccer Complex:Upgrades to bathroom facilities.Improved lighting for practice areas and the U10 game field.A $50,000 project made possible through contributions fromCherokee Nation, City of Pryor, MUB, and EDTA.Lake Area Softball:Enhancements to the complex, including new fencing for fields.A $50,000 project made possible through contributions fromCherokee Nation and EDTA.Pryor Main Street Memorandum of UnderstandingEDTA's funding to Pryor Main Street through the MOU has facilitatedvarious initiatives, including:Streetscape Management.Walkability Audit.Data Gathering, including pedestrian counts.Crosswalk Project.2023 Façade Grants: Two award cycles, $19,959 in grants awarded,with $60,000 matched funds, resulting in a total investment of$79,959 in downtown businesses.Freedom FestIn 2023, the EDTA led the revival of Pryor Creek’s Freedom Fest, featuring:Secured Fireworks/ Fireworks Show with initial funds of $25,000 fromEDTA.25 sponsors contributing, with 60% of donations being $500 or less.Estimated 50 families participating in daytime activities.20 vendors showcasing products/services.Inflatables attracting over 200 children and youth.Fireworks Show witnessed by an estimated 400 cars and 1600people on-site, and an additional audience from surrounding areas.Pool Task ForceJuly 2023 marked the establishment of the EDTA's Pool Task Force,focusing on the feasibility and funding of a public pool or aquaticscenter in Pryor. The task force, comprising members from EDTA, ParksBoard, MUB, Rec Center Board, and the community, is actively engagedin public outreach and conceptual planning. EDTA has approved$17,000 in funding and engaged PDG for conceptual design and costestimates.Additional EDTA Contributions$150,000 in Funding for Downtown Alleyway Resurfacing Project.$3,396 in Funding to Mayes County Trails Alliance for Bike RouteMaps.$2,911 in Funding for a Grant Writer for a Rural BusinessDevelopment Grant, aimed at renovating the Graham CommunityBuilding’s commercial kitchen.2 0C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3EDTA( Economic Development Trust Authority )Adam Anderson, ChairScott Miller, Vice ChairFred Sordahl, TrusteeArianna Derr, TrusteeLarry Williams, TrusteeDon Berger, TrusteeDarrell Moore, Trustee

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In 2023, the Pryor Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) witnesseda series of outstanding achievements and milestones that haveshaped our success over the past year. These accomplishmentsunderscore our unwavering commitment to excellence anddedication to providing valuable opportunities and benefits toour members and community. Here's a glimpse into the positiveimpact our organization has had on the community:A New Team: The PACC welcomed Houston Brittain as the new Chief ExecutiveOfficer and Evett Barham as the Director ofMarketing/Membership. With proven leadership and a deepunderstanding of community engagement, both individualsbring a wealth of experience contributing to the Chamber'scontinued growth and success.Launch of New Website by Driven Digital:Thanks to our partners at Driven Digital, we successfully launcheda new website. Reflecting our organization's values, the platformoffers an enhanced user experience. Explore the new featuresand resources at www.pryorchamber.com.Inaugural Gala Event Success:The inaugural Gala event in 2023 was a resounding success, notonly celebrating achievements but also strengtheningcommunity bonds. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone whocontributed to its success.Revival of PACC Golf Tournament: The triumphant return of the PACC golf tournament broughttogether members, fostering camaraderie. This event hasbecome a community staple, and we eagerly anticipate itscontinued success.Next Generation of Leaders: Excitingly, we launched programs to engage young adults,offering leadership opportunities, including a mentoring programfor high school students, internships, and collaboration with theafter-school program. These initiatives are crucial for fosteringfuture growth and success within our community.CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE2 1 C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3

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CLOSING 2 2C I T Y O F P R Y O R C R E E K / T H E C O O - Y - Y A H R E P O R T 2 0 2 3REMARKSOur team at the City of Pryor Creek has been hard at work, and the numbers don't lie – we'veachieved tremendous success in serving our community. We're committed to providing thehighest quality of life possible for every citizen and guest, and our efforts have led to a thrivingand dynamic Pryor Creek.We're grateful for the progress and dedication we've seen from all corners of our city, and we'reexcited to continue building on our momentum. Challenges may arise, but we're confident thatby working together, we can overcome any obstacle. After all, this is our home – this is#OURPRYOR.-Mayor Zac DoyleMayes County LEAD Establishment: We proudly announce the establishment of Mayes County LEAD, aLeadership academy nurturing skills within our community andcontributing to the development of future leaders.Membership Growth and Financial Success: Delighted to welcome 31 new members, our organization achieved animpressive 10% growth in financials, a testament to the value and impactwe provide to our members.Collaboration with Key Partners: Collaborating with key partners, including Mayes County Hope, PryorMain Street, Mayes County Trails Alliance, EDTA, MAIP, The District, andthe City of Pryor, led to the creation of the Inspire Mayes County program.Together, we are making a positive impact on our community.As we celebrate these collective achievements, our gratitude extends toour members, partners, and stakeholders for their continuous support.We look forward to ongoing growth and success in the coming years.

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