RUPP ‘WINNING’ AT MAKO CONFERENCE – Kingfisher Chamber of Commerce Director Shauna Rupp recently attended the MAKO Conference. Chambers from Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma (MAKO) gathered in Branson, Mo., for the event. The state of Oklahoma had a record representation of 78 Chambers. Keynote speaker Kyle Sexton’s topics included, “What Investors Want” and “Three Roles to Grow Your Chamber.” Rupp also attended breakout sessions offering strategic plans to continue to grow and impact the chamber in the local community with topics like “Beyond The Ribbon Cutting: Innovative Strategies for Engaging, Connecting, & Educating Prospective Chamber Members” and “Strategic Plans that are Successful for the Chamber.” MAKO is an annual conference that Rupp says is an investment in further education and the advancement of her tools to bring back and apply in Kingfisher. Rupp, second from left, is pictured with chamber directors from Sand Springs, Guthrie, Perry and Tecumseh. [Photo provided]