Community Leadership Visit 2023 - Tulsa, Oklahoma - Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Why Tulsa?

In 2023, the Chamber is leading our 29th Community Leadership Visit to Tulsa, Oklahoma. These trips provide the opportunity to experience a peer community, learn best practices, engage with industry leaders and experts, build relationships with fellow attendees, and more. Past trips have been successful catalysts for some of the Springfield region's most exciting community and economic development projects, and this year's trip will inspire you to continue thinking bigger.

Tulsa has many similarities to the Springfield region and continues to capitalize on its assets. CLV attendees can expect an exceptional program that explores the strategies and initiatives driving Tulsa's economic growth. This includes efforts to foster an inclusive environment that attracts and retains talented individuals, insights into effective community growth and engagement, the history and inspiring rebuild of Black Wall Street, the powerful impact of tourism on local economies, and more.

Trip Details

Restaurant Options

Attendees will have the opportunity to dine at a local restaurant for their Day One small-group dinner. Click on each of the restaurant options below to check out what they have to offer!

Bull in the Alley
- This beautiful speakeasy-inspired setting offers elevated American fare with an intimate and unique dining experience.
French Hen
- Tulsa's French fine dining for over 40 years, in the Arts District. Everything is prepared from a scratch kitchen, each day by hand. Excellence in fine dining.
In the Raw Vu
- In the raw features traditional and nouveau sushi, sashimi and nigiri creations in addition to a full menu of cooked cuisine. In the Raw has earned awards for the Best Sushi in Tulsa every year since 2001, and in 2007 was voted the Best Overall Restaurant by Urban Tulsa magazine. The menu is the creative and ever-evolving centerpiece of the multi-sensory dining experience.
Juniper
- Juniper is a restaurant that celebrates culinary creativity, seasonality, and freshness in a warm and approachable dining environment. Their chefs are encouraged to have fun ‘playing with their food’ and are always creating delicious and inventive dishes using locally sourced ingredients that ‘wow’ guests.
PRHYME
- Located in downtown Tulsa’s popular Arts District, PRHYME is an upscale and modern interpretation of the American steakhouse. PRHYME features only the highest quality USDA PRIME cuts of beef brushed with a THYME infused butter. They pride themselves in providing a dining experience that will truly impress. PRHYME also boasts a highly curated wine list with over 250 featured selections from around the world, meticulously selected by our expert team of certified sommeliers.
The Tavern
- The Tavern is a modern neighborhood pub featuring world class wines, craft cocktails, artisan beer, and upscale tavern cuisine.

Community Immersion Activities

During Day Two's "Community Immersion" experience, you'll have the opportunity to choose one of a number of offerings. We're partnering with several Tulsa organizations and the team at 37 North Expeditions to offer a wide range of experiences, making for the perfect afternoon in Tulsa!

Hotel & Venue Information

This Community Leadership will offer the unique opportunity to visit several venues throughout the city of Tulsa. Click on the links below for a preview of where we will be spending our three days!