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Guymon Chamber reports 'Pioneer Days' rodeo drew about 7,500; promotes small-business campaign
Summary
The Guymon Chamber of Commerce reported that Pioneer Days rodeo performances attracted about 7,500 attendees and that the Chamber is promoting a "spend $20" small-business campaign for May.
The Guymon Chamber of Commerce presented its monthly report to the council and said Pioneer Days was successful, reporting roughly 7,500 rodeo attendees across four performances and record carnival participation.
The Chamber director (first name Erica in the record) said the weekend was "fantastic," with strong feedback from vendors and businesses. The chamber report included a May small-business initiative encouraging residents to "spend $20 in a new small business every week" as part of Small Business Month promotions.
Why it matters: City and business leaders said the event brought substantial visitation to Guymon and benefited downtown merchants and event vendors. The Chamber provided financials and a newsletter with event summaries and upcoming promotions.
Next steps: The Chamber will continue promoting small-business campaigns and share financial and event data with council as part of monthly reports. No council action was required on the report.
