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City of Norman
366-5402
The City of Norman employs approximately 725 full-time
workers who provide numerous city services that are
essential to maintaining a quality community, including
police, fire, sanitation, water, wastewater, and street
maintenance. In addition to these basic services,
Norman’s municipal government strives to preserve an
exceptional feel of customer service by providing a
current and informational website, quarterly
newsletters, public access TV, and a one-stop shop for
questions and concerns—The Action Center. Norman
welcomes citizen involvement and encourages people to
become engaged in their government and take an active
role in shaping Norman’s future.
www.ci.norman.ok.us
LINK Norman
447-8448
LINK Norman is a citizens’ organization whose mission is
to make Norman a better place to live, work, raise a
family, and enjoy life. It accomplishes this mission by
“linking” citizens and groups for the purpose of
facilitating communication, educating the community
through conferences and forums, researching issues and
creating initiatives to enhance citizen involvement, and
working to develop partnerships and collaborations. As
the “champion of community dialogue,” LINK Norman works
to build relationships and create a better Norman. Call
447-8448 to be a member of the LINK Norman team.
Norman Chamber of Commerce
Norman Chamber of Commerce
321-7260
The Norman Chamber of Commerce cultivates, promotes, and
supports economic opportunities and community enrichment
by providing leadership and services to its members and
the community. The Norman Chamber serves as a visionary,
pro-active community partner in the development of
innovative projects. The Chamber is responsive to
changing local business needs in a rapidly evolving
global environment and is an advocate for linking
education, government, and business together to work
toward common goals, including economic growth that
supports and enhances quality of life.
www.normanchamber.com
Norman Community Foundation
366-2200
The Norman Community Foundation is one of more than 600
community foundations around the country which share the
common purpose of promoting the well-being of the
communities they serve. The foundation provides a bridge
between individuals, families, and businesses wishing to
take responsibility for humankind’s greater good through
charitable giving and those organizations that can most
effectively realize that good. By applying professional
training, knowledge, and experience, the foundation
helps donors efficiently accomplish their philanthropic
dreams. By providing grants from funds established by
donors, the foundation supports non-profit agencies,
schools, and other groups, striving to improve the
quality of life for all.
www.normancf.org
Norman Convention & Visitors Bureau
405-366-8095
800-767-7260
The Norman Convention & Visitors Bureau (NCVB) is a
full-service bureau with experienced staff members that
are eager to attract and provide services for meetings,
group tours, athletic events, reunions and travelers
from around the world. Tourists will find a wealth of
information when they phone the office or visit the
NCVB’s website,
www.visitnorman.com. The NCVB also provides
marketing assistance to local festivals and events.
Finally, the NCVB provides event planning assistance to
groups from across the country. Planners can contact the
NCVB for personalized assistance with services such as
securing hotel rooms, gathering items for “goodie bags,”
and acquiring welcome letters from local officials.
www.visitnorman.com
United Way
329-2025
Since 1958, the United Way of Norman has worked hard to
help those in need of assistance through community
support of volunteers and contributors. Its mission is
“to increase the organized capacity for people to care
for one another.” There are 31 agencies affiliated with
United Way of Norman. These agencies are yet another
part of the Norman community that makes it a unique and
caring place to live. |
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