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Driving Growth, Building Connections, and Shaping Our City’s Future.

The Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation (BAEDC) connects businesses and organizations with resources for success. Our partnerships with local organizations and businesses have resulted in thousands of new jobs and capital investments that have expanded and improved our infrastructure. Our visionary plans have reimagined our downtown core to be an arts and entertainment destination where people also love to live.

Our Mission

The Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation strives to create wealth, jobs, and economic growth through the creation, attraction, and retention of business and talent in the community while facilitating innovation and creativity. BAEDC is a partnership of and governed by the business community, the municipality, and education partners.

The Role of the BAEDC

Business Recruitment & Retention

From site selection to incentive support, we help companies launch, expand, and stay in Broken Arrow.

Workforce Development

We collaborate with regional and state partners to connect employers to skilled talent, training programs, and workforce solutions.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Through small business support, resources, and community partnerships, we champion the innovators and risk-takers who fuel local progress.

Research & Strategic Planning

We provide data-driven insights to help guide decisions for future growth, infrastructure, and investment.

Our Team

James Bell

James Bell

President & CEO

918-893-2117
Amber Miller, CEcD

Amber Miller, CEcD

Vice President, Economic Development

amber.miller@bachamber.com918-893-2103
De’Andre Fahie

De’Andre Fahie

Director of Talent Attraction & Workforce Development

deandre.fahie@bachamber.com918-215-3859
Bradley Sheofee

Bradley Sheofee

Director of Business Retention, Expansion, and Entrepreneurship

bradley.sheofee@bachamber.com918-893-2117
Elise Goggin

Elise Goggin

Director of Marketing & Research

elise.goggin@bachamber.com918-893-2112
Teri Whitaker

Teri Whitaker

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

teri.whitaker@bachamber.com918-893-2100
Jason Hudson

Jason Hudson

Board Chair

RL Hudson
Matthew Adams

Matthew Adams

Vice Chair

Ascension St. John Broken Arrow
Jenny Cothran

Jenny Cothran

Secretary

Zeeco, Inc.
Tyler Wallace

Tyler Wallace

Treasurer

GH2 Architects
Ted Cundiff

Ted Cundiff

Past Chair

AVB Bank
Steve Allen

Steve Allen

BAPS Representative

Commercial Risk Group, Inc.
Kyle Al-Rifai

Kyle Al-Rifai

Swift Collision
Matt Litterell

Matt Litterell

Tulsa Tech
Aaron Morris

Aaron Morris

Kinetic Fiber Internet
Davis Robson

Davis Robson

The Robson Companies
Debra Wimpee

Debra Wimpee

Mayor

City of Broken Arrow
Chuck Perry

Chuck Perry

Ex Officio

Broken Arrow Public Schools
Michael Spurgeon

Michael Spurgeon

Ex Officio

City Manager, City of Broken Arrow
Travis Stephens

Travis Stephens

Ex Officio

City of Broken Arrow