<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Alva Chamber of Commerce]]></title><description><![CDATA[We promote business, enhance economic and community development, deliver tourism marketing, and catalyze the overall quality of life in the community.]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/chambernews</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:04:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.visitalva.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Fall Break Fun!]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's almost time for FALL BREAK! If you're deciding to stay in the area for the long weekend, take a look at all the activities offered!...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/fall-break-fun</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65256872f63c3b7ddbe6ec15</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:13:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_4a3c6878bb764eb4a3fdc541a938556a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caitlin Hofen </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week, Shop Local Instead of Amazon.com!]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Alva gears up for the exciting annual Crazy Days retail shopping event this Saturday, there's another event vying for attention:...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/this-week-shop-local-instead-of-amazon-com</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64aec3500c387512a94e6d8b</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:21:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_889113d82ed74fdc8eea129dd51c7c4d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nescatunga Expanding to Three-Day Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council are planning a three-day event this year for the 52nd Nescatunga Arts Festival in...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/nescatunga-expanding-to-three-day-event</link><guid isPermaLink="false">645123a1ca57b38875494789</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletter]]></category><category><![CDATA[Member Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 15:02:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_79fcc3a46b9845fc90a3cfdd01543bbd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Necatunga Arts Council</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We're Seeking Promotional Items from Our Members!]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we enter the tourism season, the Alva Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome visitors to our wonderful community. Our goal is to...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/we-re-seeking-promotional-items-from-our-members</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6446b691d3829e00d8809704</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:16:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_b8d0c4170bb344a49f53bdcbb4aea7ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird and Crystal Festival This Sat.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2023 Bird &#38; Crystal Festival is just around the corner! Hosted by Cherokee Main Street, this festival is a must-attend event for...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/bird-and-crystal-festival-this-sat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">643d6d187f4c5f62bb8a23ff</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:03:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_a7e0431aa9984ab085eefdd6e0f76392~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor's Turkey Hunt in Alva: A Great Opportunity for Economic Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor's Turkey Hunt is an annual event that brings together hunters/outdoor enthusiasts and business owners...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/oklahoma-lieutenant-governor-s-turkey-hunt-in-alva-a-great-opportunity-for-economic-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">643590f8e42d1e7dffde3983</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:07:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_1828c364c2e544a3b095c9e977669ee2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shop Local and Enter the Candy Cane Cash Giveaway!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you're traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday or staying in town, this is your reminder to spend your dollars in Alva this...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/shop-local-and-enter-the-candy-cane-cash-giveaway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6373ca31ad950cd32b8430a8</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_f689c83c9a004b30846bba697b6bfff3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_524,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BancCentral Sponsors Christmas Tree Decorating Contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[BancCentral is once again sponsoring a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest benefitting Alva Rotary's Toys for Tots program! If you or your...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/banccentral-sponsors-christmas-tree-decorating-contest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">636d69a56550d2a33d6f1fc1</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Articles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 21:16:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_b7d0200ddd3543958248738c5d2269c6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retail Christmas Open House THIS SATURDAY!]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is already time for the Retail Christmas Open House this weekend to kick off the holiday shopping season! 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You never know what beauties...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/why-shop-small-for-the-holidays</link><guid isPermaLink="false">636040911ae1d58a2fb28183</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:40:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_38270a16ecb74f59ba5ae5067969e2f5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual United Way “Superhero” Chili Cook-Off October 28th!]]></title><description><![CDATA[ENID, OK - The Annual United Way Chili Cook-Off, presented by Security National Bank will be held at the Stride Bank Event Center Arena...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/annual-united-way-superhero-chili-cook-off-october-28th</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6357fef98a682fbb07dce8ba</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:25:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_fb1a84cd5ff84335b17cf27cf9cee3a6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>United Way Enid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers in the Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers In The Community (RITC) is a community service program of the Northwestern Alumni Board and the Northwestern Foundation &#38; Alumni...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/rangers-in-the-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63570c1aec1e896331fe0a53</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 22:11:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_12ec38a140d84d11b9d081257ca63e38~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fight Cyber-Crime with Your Local Bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which makes it a good time for Alva and Hopeton banks to join in presenting information...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/fight-cyber-crime-with-your-local-bank</link><guid isPermaLink="false">634d7ed4780f8d559bba647f</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:14:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_5d35fdfce06546e880273dfbc92b926f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BancCentral's Fall Fest Downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Emma Cline. Spend your afternoon/evening on the Alva downtown square this Friday from 3:00-8:00PM! The BancCentral Fall Fest is...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/banccentral-fall-fest-downtown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">634487d8126f4d575d91070a</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 21:02:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_06186e0aa4e84a11a16e5e52457b6f48~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOP 5 OCTOBER EVENTS You Need to Know About!]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Emma Cline. There are so many fantastic fall events coming up in our community. Each event has the potential to bring in visitors to...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/top-5-october-events-you-need-to-know-about</link><guid isPermaLink="false">633b48cfa64e5bcf8667e195</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_d72793e2302b4bc18e05d8214839db88~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_535,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Mural Fest &#38; 5K This Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Emma Cline The Alva Mural Society is sponsoring the 2nd Northwest Mural Fest in Alva this weekend! 4 contemporary mural artists are...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/northwest-mural-fest-5k-this-saturday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">633b49615c9e30d0904c983f</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:44:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_9c880cd0d5ac47f1b2e049b2b333f987~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_352,h_176,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 Alva Chamber Community Guide Out Now!]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Emma Cline For several months, the Alva Chamber has been working on building a brand new Alva Community Guide / Chamber Member...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/2022-alva-chamber-community-guide-out-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">633b49fb5c9e30d0904c9875</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_46475b41ffd448c192c236ce1263c7d3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alva's Fall Season Filled with Festivals and Events]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Emma Cline It is time to begin marking your calendars with fall festivals and events in Alva you do not want to miss. There are...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/alva-s-fall-season-filled-with-festivals-and-events</link><guid isPermaLink="false">633b4a8bc09f8f832cf8b0ae</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_66a56eff7bc14dcb93b0c193e984a459~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership Northwest Oklahoma Program Accepting Applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Emma Cline  Leadership Northwest     Oklahoma is a leadership program established in 2009 with the purpose of     providing...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/leadership-northwest-oklahoma-program-accepting-applications</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63177592ad7b6b79164f1257</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ebd1266b2bd142e4bab389530229237b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Carpet Country Conference to be Held in Alva]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Emma Cline Red Carpet Country is a regional tourism organization representing 16 counties in Northwest and North Central Oklahoma. The...]]></description><link>https://www.visitalva.org/post/red-carpet-country-conference-to-be-held-in-alva</link><guid isPermaLink="false">631777d8a8942c9569986e55</guid><category><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/337df6_ecd4bf2927904f3e9799d907bc8b005c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emma Cline</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>