THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MAJOR MANUFACTURING AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY FIRMS ON THE ECONOMY OF STILLWATER AND PAYNE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA

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1 AE THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MAJOR MANUFACTURING AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY FIRMS ON THE ECONOMY OF STILLWATER AND PAYNE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA Mike Woods Extension Economist, OSU, Stillwater (405) Suzette Barta Extension Associate, OSU, Stillwater (405) Susan Trzebiatowski Student Assistant, OSU, Stillwater (405) Amanda Hill Student Assistant, OSU, Stillwater (405) Kent Metcalf Director of Economic Development, Stillwater Chamber of Commerce (405) Nathan Anderson County Extension Director, OSU, Stillwater (405) Jack Frye Area Community Development Specialist, OSU, Ada (580) OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY June 2001

2 The Economic Impact of Major Manufacturing and High Technology Firms on the Economy of Stillwater and Payne County, Oklahoma Suzette Barta Extension Assistant Room 527, Ag. Hall Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK Susan Trzebiatowski Student Assistant Room 527, Ag. Hall Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK Mike Woods Extension Economist Room 514, Ag. Hall Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK Kent Metcalf Dir. of Economic Develop. Stillwater Chamber of Commerce 409 S. Main Stillwater, OK Amanda Hill Student Assistant Room 527, Ag. Hall Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK Jack Frye Area Community Dev. Specialist P.O. Box S. Broadway Ada, OK Nathan Anderson Extension Ag. Agent 606 S. Husband-Courthouse, Rm. 103 Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK ABSTRACT This report provides background data regarding the local economic impacts of major manufacturing and high technology plants in Stillwater. Basic concepts of community economics are also reviewed. Finally, direct, indirect, and induced impacts of the firms are reported. Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title IV and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment financial aid, and educational services. Readers may make verbatim copies of this document for non-commercial purpose by any means.

3 The Economic Impact of Major Manufacturing and High Technology Firms on the Economy of Stillwater and Payne County, Oklahoma Introduction The presence of basic employers in any community has significant impacts on the economic well being of the entire area. The Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and the Stillwater Manufacturers Council requested the assistance of the authors in estimating the economic impact of major manufacturing and high technology firms on the local economy. No recommendations are made regarding the findings of this analysis. This report will provide background data, review some basic concepts of community economics, and present the results on the analysis. Background and Known Impacts of the Firms Information was requested from manufacturing firms from various sectors of industry. While some firms responded fully to a questionnaire provided (Appendix A), others omitted questions due to difficulty in providing an accurate response or privacy issues. Appropriate note of the number of firms responding to the different questions will be made in the results. The following is a list of 13 manufacturing and 17 high technology firms that - at the request of local leaders participated in the impact study (a complete list of Stillwater manufacturing and high technology firms can be seen in Appendix B): Armstrong World Industries, Inc. -Residential Sheet Flooring, SIC Code 3996 Audio Innovations, Inc. -Car Audio Products, SIC Code 3651 Manufacturing Firms Dearinger Printing and Trophy, Inc. -Printed Products, Trophies, and Awards, SIC Code

4 Frontier Printers, Inc. -Commercial Printing, SIC Code 2752 Irwin Custom Sign Company, LLC -Sign and Awning Manufacturing, SIC Code 7880 MerCruiser -Marine Power, SIC Code , , and National Standard -Wire Producers, SIC Code 3490 Olinghouse Steel Supply & Fab., Inc. -Steel, Truck beds, Trailers, and Parts, SIC Code Quebecor World -Commercial Printing, SIC Code 2752 R. K. Machine, Inc. -General Machining and Welding, Design, Tool and Die, SIC Code 3632 Stillwater Milling Company -Poultry and Livestock Feed, SIC Code 2048 The Brinkmann Corporation -Bar-B-Q Smokers and Grills, SIC Code 3631 The Shutter Mill, Inc. -Custom Hardwood Plantation Shutters, SIC Code 2499, 5211 High Technology Firms Accurate Labs and Training Center -Environmental Laboratory Service and Analysis, SIC Code 8734 CMS Technetronics, Inc. -Research and Development, SIC Code 8731 Creative Labs, Inc. -Computer Hardware, SIC Code 3577 Esker -Computer Software, SIC Code 7371,

5 ForHealth Technologies -Research and Development, SIC Code 3559 Frontier Electronics Systems Corporation -Electronic Components for Military, Navigation, Aerospace, and Space Flight Applications, SIC Code 3728, 3812, and 3825 Frontier Engineering, Inc. -Electronic and Electroptical Sensors and Instruments, SIC Code 3812, 8731, and 3823 itradefair.com, Inc. -Technologies to Produce Virtual Trade Shows, SIC Code 7371,56192, and 5112 Landauer, Inc./ Crystal Growth division -Crystal and Powders for Radiation Measurements, SIC Code 8734 Learnsat.Com, Inc. and Digital Cowboy.Com, Inc. -Satellite Systems, ISP, and Satellite Products, SIC Code 3663 Nomadics, Inc. -Contract Research and Development (some manufacturing), SIC Code 3826, 7371 REN Corporation -Automated Testing Facilities, SIC Code 8711, 3823 SST Development Group, Inc. -GIS Software for Precision Agriculture, SIC Code 514 Stillwater Designs -Car Audio Systems, SIC Code 3651 Tech, Inc. -Engineering Designs, SIC Code 8711, 7373, and 3089 Teletraining Systems -Education via the Internet, SIC Code 8299 TMS, Inc. -Imaging Software, SIC Code 7372 Table 1 reports the known impacts generated by these firms according to survey responses for To maintain confidentiality, all information is reported in aggregate form. The firms together employ approximately 3,486 people and have an annual payroll of 3

6 $89,341,437 with benefits of $27,684,488. In 1999, the manufacturing and high technology firms purchased inputs amounting to $11,417,324 locally and $44,195,680 statewide. Annual property taxes total to $1,065,166, and $5,884,579 was paid in utility expenditures. Charitable and other contributions to the area were $641,878. Tables 1a and 1b separate these same data into two components: information for manufacturing firms and information for high technology firms. Additional Information for Stillwater Additional data were collected from the firms responding to the survey. Table 2 reports information concerning the residence of employees of the manufacturing and high technology firms. Approximately 61 percent of the employees reside within Stillwater. Another 25 percent reside within Payne County, but outside of Stillwater, and 14 percent live outside Payne County. The manufacturing and high technology firms attract visitors to their plants and corporate offices. In Table 3, it can be seen that 7,168 people visited the firms in Of those visitors, 51 percent spent at least one night in Stillwater for a combined number of 4,873 overnight stays due to the manufacturing and high technology firms. Table 4 contains information regarding community service/volunteer hours that employees contributed to the local area. A total of 1,058 employees responded, reporting 2,131 hours per month donated to various organizations. A simple estimate based on the number of employees that responded would indicate that employees of the manufacturing and high technology firms involved in this survey provide over 18,000 hours of service to the community every month. A complete list of the organizations that employees are associated with is provided in Appendix C. Tables 2a, 3a, and 4a provide comparable information for manufacturing firms while Tables 2b, 3b, and 4b provide this information for the high technology firms. 4

7 Table 1 Information Used to Conduct the Impact Analysis 1 Employment 2 3,486 Annual Payroll $89,341,437 Annual Benefits $27,684,488 Total Compensation 3 $117,025,925 Locally Purchased Inputs 3 $11,417,324 State Wide Purchased Inputs 3 $44,195,680 Property Taxes Paid 4 $1,065,166 Water and Sewer 5 $244,032 Electric 5 $3,761,827 Solid Waste Collection 5 $597,002 Gas 5 $1,281,718 Charitable and Other Contributions 3 $641, Information provided by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce firms reporting firms reporting firms reporting firms reporting. 5

8 Table 1a Information Used to Conduct the Impact Analysis 1 Manufacturing Firms Employment 2 2,525 Annual Payroll $64,301,606 Annual Benefits $19,520,878 Total Compensation 3 $83,822,484 Locally Purchased Inputs 3 $9,079,396 State Wide Purchased Inputs 3 $31,770,711 Property Taxes Paid 3 $967,076 Water and Sewer 3 $189,189 Electric 3 $3,488,907 Solid Waste Collection 3 $573,190 Gas 3 $1,244,786 Charitable and Other Contributions 3 $146, Information provided by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce firms reporting firms reporting. 6

9 Table 1b Information Used to Conduct the Impact Analysis 1 High Technology Firms Employment Annual Payroll $25,039,831 Annual Benefits $8,163,610 Total Compensation 3 $33,203,441 Locally Purchased Inputs 3 $2,337,928 State Wide Purchased Inputs 3 $12,424,969 Property Taxes Paid 5 $98,090 Water and Sewer 6 $54,843 Electric 6 $272,920 Solid Waste Collection 6 $23,812 Gas 6 $36,932 Charitable and Other Contributions 4 $495, Information provided by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce firms reporting firms reporting firms reporting firms reporting firms reporting. 7

10 Table 2 Residence of Employees for Stillwater Manufacturing and High Technology Firms In Stillwater In Payne County but Not Stillwater Outside Payne County Total Jobs 2,125 (61%) 857 (25%) 504 (14%) 3,486 Table 3 Visitors to Stillwater Manufacturing and High Technology Firms Annual Number of Visitors Percent Who Stay Overnight Number of Overnight Stays 7,168 51% 4,873 Table 4 Volunteer Hours Reported by Manufacturing and High Technology Employees and Estimated Total Volunteer Hours Number of Employees Responding Reported Number of Hours Employees Volunteer Per Month Estimated Total Number of Hours Employees Volunteer Per Month 1,058 2,131 18,682 *Based on 3,486 employees. 8

11 Table 2a Residence of Employees for Stillwater Manufacturing Firms In Stillwater In Payne County but Not Stillwater Outside Payne County Total Jobs 1,414 (56%) 732 (29%) 379 (15%) 2,525 Table 3a Visitors to Stillwater Manufacturing Firms Annual Number of Visitors Percent Who Stay Overnight Number of Overnight Stays 4,470 35% 2,586 Table 4a Volunteer Hours Reported by Manufacturing Employees and Estimated Total Volunteer Hours Number of Employees Responding Reported Number of Hours Employees Volunteer Per Month Estimated Total Number of Hours Employees Volunteer Per Month 1,017 1,492 3,704* *Based on 2,525 employees. 9

12 Table 2b Residence of Employees for Stillwater High Technology Firms In Stillwater In Payne County but Not Stillwater Outside Payne County Total Jobs 611 (74%) 125 (13%) 125 (13%) 961 Table 3b Visitors to Stillwater High Technology Firms Annual Number of Visitors Percent Who Stay Overnight Number of Overnight Stays 2,698 62% 2,287 Table 4b Volunteer Hours Reported by High Technology Employees and Estimated Total Volunteer Hours Number of Employees Responding Reported Number of Hours Employees Volunteer Per Month Estimated Total Number of Hours Employees Volunteer Per Month ,978* *Based on 961 employees. 10

13 Basic Concepts of Community Economics Firms producing goods and services for sales outside the economy (i.e. manufacturing firms) are called basic industries. They are important components of all economic systems. Two other major components of economic systems are service firms and households. Figure 1 illustrates the major flow of these sectors within any economy. Basic industries are generally considered sectors of the economy, which export goods and services. Agriculture, mining, and manufacturing are generally considered basic industries. Service industries serve basic industries and households. Basic industries purchase labor from households and reimburse them with dollars. Other inputs used by basic industries are purchased from local service firms. Furthermore, local service firms also provide goods and services to households (consumers). Naturally, these sectors purchase goods and services from outside the economy. Local transactions determine the relationships that exist among the various firms in an economy. A change in any one segment of a community s economy will reverberate through the entire system of the community. Consider the activities of a manufacturing firm and the resulting impact on an economy. The manufacturer is considered a basic industry because it exports its goods and services outside the local community. The manufacturer purchases labor from households and inputs from the service sector. As the system augments the economic welfare of the community, businesses will hire additional people and buy more inputs from other businesses. This will induce other impacts until the initial effect works its way through the entire local economy The above discussion indicated how basic industries serve as the foundation of an economy and how households and service firms are necessary to make the economy function. The 30 manufacturing firms listed in this study can be considered basic industries. Service industries 11

14 Figure 1 Overview of Community Economic System Inputs $ $ Basic Industry Products Labor $ $ Inputs Households Goods & Services $ Services $ $ 12

15 account for a substantial part of the outputs of most economics by supporting local basic industries and households. Mathematical techniques can be used to measure the relationships between basic industries, households, and services. A business impact model is used to estimate the economic impact of manufacturing on the area economy. Results of the Analysis The Business Impact Model (BIM) is used to analyze the economic impact of manufacturing and high technology firms in Stillwater, Oklahoma. BIM is an input-output based worksheet with logical step-by-step procedures for estimating the impacts of businesses on employment, income, and tax revenue with the sate and local area. For a complete description of BIM, the reader is referred to the publication by Allen cited in the reference. The survey responses of the 30 firms described earlier are utilized in the analysis. Additional information provided by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce (Appendix B) is utilized to present a complete picture of 25 manufacturing firms and 26 high technology firms located in Stillwater (a total of 51 firms). Aggregate employment and income multipliers are developed for the SIC Codes related to the Stillwater manufacturing and high technology firms for the State of Oklahoma and Payne County using IMPLAN. IMPLAN is a computerized non-survey based input-output model developed by the U.S. Forest Service that allows the derivation of employment and income multipliers for any of 528 industrial sectors over state and county boundaries. Applying the appropriate multiplier to its respective direct impact (employment or payroll) generates estimate of total (direct, indirect, and induced) impacts made be a given industry on the economy. The analysis is developed using the information provided by local businesses and the chamber of commerce. All estimates are for one full year of operation (1999) and are strictly 13

16 dependent upon the assumptions used. Only the benefits accruing to the region are considered not the cost of providing services; thus, this is not a benefit-cost analysis. Table 5 exhibits the impacts of manufacturing and high technology firms on the city of Stillwater. The total impact on the city was 8,194 jobs and $181,516,266 in income. Tables 5a and 5b provide this information individually for manufacturing and high technology firms. Relative Impacts on the Local Economy Table 6 shows the relative impacts Stillwater manufacturing and high technology firms are estimated to have on the local economy. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported actual employment in Payne County (1999) as 45,670. Survey results indicate that approximately nine percent of those employed were done so directly by the manufacturing and high technology firms. The total estimated impacts account for eighteen percent of jobs in the county. The BEA reports that total wages and salaries for the county as $727,827,000. Direct impacts are fifteen percent of this figure, and the total impacts account for 25 percent. In the FY 1999, $12,703,126 of retail sales taxes was remitted back to the city. The direct sales taxes paid by individuals were $1,049,729, or eight percent. The total estimated retail sales taxes from individuals related to income generated by the manufacturing and high technology firms was $1,712,126, or fourteen percent of the local sales tax collections. Tables 6a and 6b provide similar information for manufacturing firms and for high technology firms independently. 14

17 Table 5 Estimated Impacts on the Local Area from Stillwater Manufacturing and High Technology Firms DIRECT IMPACTS Jobs 4,337 Income to Individuals $ 111,290,217 Sales Taxes from Individuals $ 1,049,729 INDIRECT AND INDUCED IMPACTS Jobs 3,857 Income to Individuals $ 70,226,049 Sales Taxes from Individuals $ 662,397 TOTAL SALES IMPACTS Jobs 8,194 Income to Individuals $ 181,516,266 Tax Revenues to Local Government $ 1,712,126 15

18 Table 5a Estimated Impacts on the Local Area from Stillwater Manufacturing Firms DIRECT IMPACTS Jobs 2,787 Income to Individuals $ 71,884,408 Sales Taxes from Individuals $ 668,607 INDIRECT AND INDUCED IMPACTS Jobs 2,648 Income to Individuals $ 49,619,086 Sales Taxes from Individuals $ 468,025 TOTAL SALES IMPACTS Jobs 5,435 Income to Individuals $ 120,503,494 Sales Taxes from Individuals $ 1,136,632 16

19 Table 5b Estimated Impacts on the Local Area from Stillwater High Technology Firms DIRECT IMPACTS Jobs 1,550 Income to Individuals $ 40,405,809 Sales Taxes from Individuals $ 381,122 INDIRECT AND INDUCED IMPACTS Jobs 1,209 Income to Individuals $ 20,606,963 Sales Taxes from Individuals $ 194,372 TOTAL SALES IMPACTS Jobs 2,759 Income to Individuals $ 61,012,772 Sales Taxes from Individuals $ 575,

20 Table 6 Estimated Relative Impacts of Stillwater Manufacturing and High Technology Firms on the Local Economy 1 Total Direct Direct Impact Total Total Reported Estimate Percentage Estimate Percentage Employment 45,670 a 4,337 9% 8,194 18% Wages and Salaries $ 727,827,000 a $ 111,290,217 15% $ 181,516,266 25% Retail Sales Taxes from Individuals $ 12,703,126 b $ 1,049,729 8% $ 1,712,126 14% 1. Shown as a percentage of Total Reported. a Regional Economic Information System, Bureau of Economic Analysis b. FY 1999 as reported by the Oklahoma Tax Commission for Stillwater 18

21 Table 6a Estimated Relative Impacts of Stillwater Manufacturing Firms on the Local Economy 1 Total Direct Direct Impact Total Total Reported Estimate Percentage Estimate Percentage Employment 45,670 a 2,787 6% 5,435 12% Wages and Salaries $ 727,827,000 a $ 70,884,408 10% $ 120,503,494 17% Retail Sales Taxes from Individuals $ 12,703,126 b $ 668,607 5% $ 1,136,632 9% 1. Shown as a percentage of Total Reported. a Regional Economic Information System, Bureau of Economic Analysis b. FY 1999 as reported by the Oklahoma Tax Commission for Stillwater 19

22 Table 6b Estimated Relative Impacts of Stillwater High Technology Firms on the Local Economy 1 Total Direct Direct Impact Total Total Reported Estimate Percentage Estimate Percentage Employment 45,670 a 1,550 3% 2,759 6% Wages and Salaries $ 727,827,000 a $ 40,405,809 5% $ 61,012,772 8% Retail Sales Taxes from Individuals $ 12,703,126 b $ 381,122 3% $ 575,494 5% 1. Shown as a percentage of Total Reported. a Regional Economic Information System, Bureau of Economic Analysis b. FY 1999 as reported by the Oklahoma Tax Commission for Stillwater 20

23 Summary Manufacturing and high technology firms have considerable economic impacts not only as a result of their operations, but also from the secondary economic activities that they generate. This report attempts to help local leaders and concerned citizens understand the basic concepts of community economic and how the manufacturing and high technology firms impact their economic well-being. In general, results of an economic impact analysis show sizable impacts given the assumptions set forth. If further information or assistance is required, please contact the authors. 21

24 REFERENCES Allen, C.W., Woods, M.D., and Doeksen, G.A., A Methodology for Assessing the Impacts of Business Activity, Stillwater: Oklahoma State University, Agricultural Experiment Station, B-793, November Alward, G., et.al., Micro IMPLAN Software Manual, Judy Olson, ed (St. Paul: Regents of the University of Minnesota, 1958.) Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturing & High Tech Industry Directory, Stillwater, Revised July Woods, Mike, Mary Selk, Kent Metcalf, Nathan Anderson, Andrea Freeman, and Keng Chen, The Economic Impact of Major Manufacturing Firms on the Economy of Stillwater and Payne County, Oklahoma, Rural Development Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University. AE-9643, May

25 APPENDIX A STILLWATER MANUFACTURING AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY BASED COMPANIES IMPACT STUDY Study Time Period 1999 Calendar Year FIRM: Name: Product(s) SIC Code(s) [List top 3 in descending order] EMPLOYMENT: -- Average Annual for FTE = 40 Hours Per Week Full Time Jobs FTE s Part Time Jobs FTE s RESIDENCE OF YOUR EMPLOYEES: % in Stillwater % % in Payne County & not Stillwater % % outside Payne County % ANNUAL PAYROLL: Benefits: $ [including incentives, bonuses, etc.] $ [including social security, workmens compensation, retirement, medical, etc.] PURCHASED INPUTS AND SALES: PURCHASED INPUTS SALES (A) Locally [Payne County]: $ $ (B) State Wide [Outside Payne County]: $ $ (C) Nation Wide [Outside Oklahoma]: $ $ (D) International [Outside the U.S.]: $ $ TOTAL = A + B + C + D $ $ 23

26 UTILITY EXPENDITURES: [Paid to City or Other Entity] (A) Electric: $ (B) Water and Sewer: $ (C) Solid Waste Collection: $ (D) Gas: $ CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS* [By the Firm] Cash Donations: $ In Kind Contributions: Item Dollar Value $ PLEASE LIST: 1) $ 2) $ 3) $ * Individual Employee contributions Listed on Separate Form PROPERTY TAXES PAID: $ VISITORS: [Vendors, Suppliers, Buyers, Service, Officials, Tourists] Annual Number of Out-of-Town visitors: Percent Who Stay Overnight % Number of Overnight Stays-Total days THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION! RETURN TO: Kent Metcalf Director of Economic Development Stillwater Chamber of Commerce 409 S. Main P.O. Box 1687 Stillwater, OK

27 EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERS Volunteers includes any unpaid time and effort you personally contribute to local organizations (civic clubs, boards, advisory boards, committees, youth choir, coaching Little league, etc.). Please provide a summary of your volunteer efforts so we can share this positive message with the community. ORGANIZATIONS: PLEASE LIST 1) ORGANIZATIONS THAT YOU 2) VOLUNTEER FOR: 3) 4) 5) ESTIMATED TIME: NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH FOR ALL ORGANIZATIONS: Hours ZIP CODE of Your Home Address 25

28 APPENDIX B Total Number of Employees for High Technology and Manufacturing Firms Manufacturing 2,787 High Technology 1,550 Total Employees 4,337 Source: Manufacturing & High Tech Industry Directory 26

29 Number of Employees for Manufacturing Firms Company Name Number of Employees Date Established Armstrong World Industries, Inc Audio Innovations, Inc Brinkmann Corporation Coasterworks, Inc Cottontails Originals, Inc C-W Enterprises Dearinger Printing & Trophy, Inc Dolese Bros. Company DVP Media 3 5 Eskimo Joe's Clothes Print Shop Frontier Printers, Inc Irwin Custom Sign Company J.G. Industries Kerns Concrete & Asphalt Const., Inc Mercury Mercruiser National Standard Olinghouse Steel Supply & Fab., Inc Quebecor World, Inc R.K. Machine, Inc Sheet Metal Enterprises, Inc Stillwater Milling Company Stillwater Newspress Stillwater Precision Tool & Die, Inc The Quapaw Company The Shutter Mill, Inc Total 2, Number of Employees is based on the response from the survey. 2. Number of Employees is based on the information provided by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce in the Manufacturing & High Tech Industry Directory. 3. Number of Employees provided by Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. 27

30 Number of Employees for High Technology Firms Company Name Number of Employees Date Established Accurate Labs & Training Center Bardyne, Inc CMS Technetronics Cowboy Net Creative Labs, Inc Esker Fluid Engineering Services, Inc Fluid Technologies, Inc ForHealth Technologies, Inc Frontier Electronic Systems Corp Frontier Engineering, Inc Hypernet Solutions, Inc itradefair.com Landauer Inc Learnsat.com Nomadics Paragon Dynamics, Inc REN Corporation SST Development Group, Inc Stillwater Designs, Inc Stover & Associates, Inc TCIM Services Tech, Inc Teletraining Institute TMS, Inc Vision Quest Marketing, Inc Total 1, Number of Employees is based on the response from the survey. 2. Number of Employees is based on the information provided by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce in the Manufacturing & High Tech Industry Directory. 28

31 APPENDIX C Volunteer Organizations/Activities 4-H American Cancer Society American Heart Association American Red Cross Bangladesh Student Association Big Brothers, Big Sisters Boomer Blast Boy Scouts of America Chamber of Commerce Child Advocacy Center Cimarron Career Opportunity Partnership Credit Union Crop Walk Day of Caring Elk Lodge Fraternal Order of Eagles Girl Scouts of America Habitat for Humanity Harvest II High School Booster Clubs India Temple Shriners Transportation Ingalls Fire District Intertribal Wordpath Society 29

32 Volunteer Organizations/Activities (cont.) Junior Service League Kiwanis Knights of Columbus KOSU Lions Club Literacy Council Local Youth Athletic Programs Marigold Garden Club Masonic Lodge Meals on Wheels Meridian Vo-Tech Mission of Hope Mobile Meals Moose Lodge Multiple Sclerosis Volunteer Walk Muslim Student Association National FFA Organization National Rifle Association Oklahoma Ecological Resource Society Oklahoma Technology and Research Park OSU Payne County Alumni Association OSU Rodeo Association Payne County Association of Family and Community Education Payne County Fair Board 30

33 Volunteer Organizations/Activities (cont.) Payne County Youth Shelter Perkins Parks and Recreation Pioneer Play Day Project Graduation Public Schools of Stillwater Renee Roberts Memorial Scholarship Rotary Club Run for the Arts Shelter Workshop of Payne County Special Olympics Stillwater Community Band Stillwater Community Center Stillwater Group Homes Stillwater Industrial Development Foundation Stillwater Medical Center Stillwater Parks and Recreation Stillwater Public Library Board Sunday School Class United Way Various Church Groups and Activities Veterans of Foreign War Wild Ones of America Workforce Development Council YMCA 31