A renaissance, a new energy, has been benefitting Bristow in recent years. And it is palpable, serious and sustainable.
Two major catalysts are at the heart of this new excitement over the path and future of Bristow. First was the enormous shot in the arm brought about by the winning of the selection process to bring the Polar Express to Bristow, Oklahoma. Blessed with the wonderfully restored Bristow Train Depot and classic small city downtown, plus an engaged and “open arms” welcome and can-do attitude from city leaders and the Chamber, Bristow emerged victorious! The announcement that Bristow was to be the new home of the Polar Express further energized community clean up and improvements throughout the city. And the 20,000 plus NEW visitors each Christmas season has been most welcome. That Christmas Holiday experience has since morphed into the Bristow Chamber’s “Christmas Unwrapped” celebration.
The second key factor was a new grassroots energy emanating from many new Bristow residents, as well as countless long-time residents and business leaders who have embraced a brighter vision for Bristow’s future. These folks plugged in to the Chamber; organized and volunteered improvements and initiatives throughout the area, and through the process also organized a number of focused groups to take on various challenges and opportunities to better Bristow. The results to date include a much more attractive downtown / Main Street appearance, new and expanded events / special gatherings, a more responsive and engaged Chamber of Commerce, and additional investments in both existing and new businesses. Bristow is on a roll!
Just think about the city pool project, skate park, town square, Patriotism in the Park Independence Day celebration – and so much more. We are indeed on the move.
Where does Bristow Buzz fit in?
We have created Bristow Buzz to serve as the “town square” for the citizens and businesses in Bristow. Our goal is to reflect, as well as illuminate, all the positives our community has to offer. We will endeavor to:
- Showcase our businesses and civic groups
- Highlight and celebrate local residents’ or business folks accomplishments and honors
- Be a forum for discussion of Bristow initiatives / future direction
- Serve as a reliable and comprehensive reference / information destination site
- Promote “be vocal, support local”. A city’s lifeblood revenue source is sales taxes. We want to inform residents and visitors alike about local business options to keep our dollars in town – while supporting our neighbors’ businesses (and families).
- Spotlight local events, fundraisers, and other special activities. What’s happening at the schools? The Freeland Center? Chamber activities? The VFW, Rotary Club, 4H/FFA, our churches? We’ll help keep you informed.
In short, we want to inform, reflect and celebrate Bristow. We hope you will join in the conversation!
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5 Comment
Letha Caudle, July 1, 2017 at 1:30 pm
I am a charter and life member or the VFW Auxiliary. I think it is very important to help our troops overseas and those men and women that have come back. They should always get good medical care. I hope that I am doing this as a member of this organization. At the post, we have the Wake Island Memorial. We, as a community, need to stress this memorial. As far as I know, this is the only memorial on Wake Island in the entire United States. We need to stress this
Letha Caudle, July 1, 2017 at 1:40 pm
Bristow is very lucky that we still have our hospital. I am very excited about getting the new one. It is just a few blocks from my house– I figure even if I am very sick–I can still drive the short distance to get there. I think Jan has down a great job keeping it open. This has been a difficult task since the socio-economic level of this town is so low. I don’t really know how the hospital got Dr. Brandenburg but he is a jewel. He is doing a great job as head of the emergency department
Letha Caudle, July 1, 2017 at 1:41 pm
My auto insurance is State Farm and I love it. They are very nice and helpful.
Letha Caudle, July 1, 2017 at 1:49 pm
The library has some very nice computers. They also have a nice section for those of us that are researching our family trees. They have a great magazine section and when they are through with the magazines– I get to take them to the local hospital. They also have microfilm machine and I have heard that we are going to get a new one. I am very anxious for this one to come in. They are always willing to get books or magazine articles or whatever through Interlibrary loan.
Letha Caudle, July 1, 2017 at 2:06 pm
We need to preserve Bristow’s history. This town has such a very unusual history. This organization is trying to preserve as much of it as possible. They have volunteers who are different parts of its history and trying to get as many artifacts for the museum as possible.