Amplify Broken Arrow Awards

The Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation hosted their yearly Economic Outlook luncheon at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center November 10, 2022. The Economic Outlook featured keynote speaker, Dr. Russell Evans, Partner and Chief Economist of Thorberg Collectorate. In addition, the Economic Development Corporation added the Amplify Broken Arrow Awards that were awarded during the program.

“Economic Development is not an organization, it is an action and it takes an entire community participating and investing to make it successful. The Amplify BA Awards recognized individuals, businesses, and organizations who have made a significant contribution to Broken Arrow through their economic development efforts,” stated Jennifer Conway, President & CEO of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation.

Awards and recognition were received by the following:

Innovation

Recipient: Kyle Al-Rifai

Automotive Industries

This award recognizes a successful project, program, product, or service that thinks outside of the box and continues to stretch the boundaries of and has proven to be a leader in innovation.

Restoration

Recipient: Bill Leet

Primus Properties

This award recognizes a project that brings new life into an aging building or program.

Transformation

Recipient: Neal Bhow

Tiger Hill Development

This award recognizes a building, project or program that transforms the world around it, impacting the entire community and fostering economic growth of those around it.

Creation

Recipient: Kim Washburn Laurannae Baking Co.

An individual who exemplifies entrepreneurship by creating a successful new business or industry.

Amplification

Recipient: Steve Easley

OakTrust Development

An individual or business that has made a significant investment of resources (time, talent, treasures) in Broken Arrow that fosters economic development, positively impacting the quality of life by creating opportunity and ensures the success of Broken Arrow and the economy.

“We know that our community would not be where it is today without the vision and commitment of these individuals. The Broken Arrow Chamber and Economic Development Corporation felt it was important to recognize them, their contributions, and the legacy that will continue to bless our city for generations to come,” commented Conway.