About
Serving businesses and residents of Love County, Oklahoma
Located halfway between Oklahoma City and Dallas, Love County is the gateway to Lake Murray and Lake Texoma. We have a great truck stop and wonderful eating establishments that are easily accessed from I-35.
Three school systems are located in Love county and we are home to WinStar World Casino. WinStar has many fine eating establishments and accommodations.
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In addition to the lakes and casino, Falconhead Resort and Country Club, Robertson's Hams and Beef Jerky, the Taste By Chef Rodney, LaRoca Mexican Restaurant, and Bruce's Rollin' Smoke BBQ are some of our area attractions.
"In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can."
Nikos Kazantzakis
Programs
Community engagement is at the core of our Chamber. We actively support the development of our community and deliver reliable tools to those who need them most. Discover more about our programs below and get in touch to stay up to date regarding our latest efforts.
New Business Ribbon Cuttings
We love new business coming to town! And we do our best to show them the support they need. From helping coordinate soft/grand openings to getting the word throughout the community, our Chamber prides itself on helping new businesses put their best foot forward. Let us help your new business get set up for the perfect photo-op during a Chamber Ribbon Cutting.
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Chamber Banquet
Our Annual Chamber Banquet captures the highlights of the year we have had. Catered dinner, entertainment, and auction fundraisers are top hits at our banquet each fall. Many local businesses donate to the event, making it our largest fundraiser of the year. With this fundraising event, we are able to continue hosting and sponsoring our many community events and scholarship programs.
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Website Link for Members
Members of our Chamber of Commerce are able to take full advantage of our partnered marketing. Not only are community members directed to our business directory, but our members have the distinct opportunity of marketing on a larger platform.
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Networking
Becoming a member of the Chamber is much more than just joining a business social club. Our Chamber aims to assist our members in local and regional commerce through a strong network of business owners, commerce agencies, and tourism departments.
Community
Recognizing the wide variety of challenges our society faces, the Chamber is dedicated to making a lasting impact through our community events.
Learn more about our events and get involved yourself.
Easter Egg Hunt
Our annual community-wide Easter Egg Hunt is held at the Legacy Park in Marietta and is open to children from 1 - 10 years of age.
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Love County Chamber Scholarships
The scholarships are designed to promote service and citizenship by students of Love County and to recognize students for their leadership in those areas. It involves using your hands (service) to help and touch the hearts of others. Two $500.00 scholarships are awarded in recognition of outstanding leadership in service to their community. Requirements: must be a Love County graduating senior of current year, complete our application, attach your high school resume with all scholastic and extra-curricular achievements earner, a letter of need of financial assistance for further education, and an essay consisting of no less than 500 words on topic of "What I have done for my community."
Love Run
Our annual Love Run 5K & Fun Run is for all ages and skill levels. In partnership with the Love County Frontier Days, our race starts and ends at the heart of the festival fun. Proceeds fund our scholarships for Love County graduates. We recognize the importance of investing in our youth, and future business leaders, and are proud to support the next generation.
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Christmas Tree Lighting/Food Drive
Just like most small-town communities, here in Love County, we are full of Christmas cheer. Our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration is a holiday event for the entire family. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and snap a few photos with Mr. and Mrs. Clause while listening to traditional Christmas carols by the Marietta Show Choirs.
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The Food Drive benefits the Love County Food Pantry, inviting members of the community to donate canned foods for entry into the prize drawings.
Board Members
Chad Rutledge - First National Bank & Trust - President
Kendra Tucker - Marietta Abstract - 1st Vice President
Daphne Zollinger - Love Tiny Homes, LLC - 2nd Vice President
Denice Halstied - the Taste - Treasurer
Paula Williams - Secretary
Ashley Roper - BancFirst
Brandi Pierce - Community Youth Services
Dottie Gwin
Georganne Westfall - Lake Country Outfit, LLC /dba ReMax
Ken Delashaw - Delashaw Law Office
Kordale Lornes - REA
Lawrence Anderson - Photographs by Lawrence
Misti Kirk - Mercy Health Love County
Richard Cochran - Cochran Law, PC
Richard Delano - OG&E
Rochel Washington
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