Cashion Chamber News: October 2026
Protect Yourself. Protect Your Family. Protect Your Business.
Fraud and scams are becoming more sophisticated every day, and sometimes the best protection is simply knowing what to watch for.
The Cashion Area Chamber of Commerce invites our community to join us for a special Fraud & Scam Awareness in Banking training on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 PM at Cashion First Christian Church.
We’re pleased to welcome Sharon Lewis, Vice President of the Fraud Division with the Oklahoma Bankers Association, along with members of the Community State Bank staff, who will share valuable information to help us better recognize potential fraud and scams—and know what steps to take when something just doesn’t seem right.
This is information that can benefit business owners, employees, families, seniors, and really anyone who uses a bank account, debit or credit card, check, or online banking.
Come learn with us, ask questions, and leave a little better prepared to protect yourself and the people you care about.
Tuesday, October 13 | 6:00 PM Cashion First Christian Church
Finger foods, snacks, and drinks will be provided.
We hope you’ll join us—and bring a friend! This is one of those evenings where an hour of learning could potentially save someone from a very costly mistake.
Member Spotlight
Some businesses simply operate in a community—and then there are businesses that truly become part of the community.
This month, we’re proud to highlight Community State Bank of Cashion.
Community State Bank brings together something we believe is especially valuable in a growing community: hometown, relationship-based service with the banking and financial tools individuals, families, farmers, and businesses need.
From personal and business banking to agricultural, commercial, home, auto and personal lending, Community State Bank offers a wide range of financial services. Customers also have access to conveniences such as online and mobile banking, bill pay, debit cards and other modern banking tools—all while still having a local team they can walk in and visit with.
But what makes Community State Bank especially meaningful to Cashion goes beyond banking.
They show up.
They support our community, participate in local activities, give back, and continue to invest in the people and businesses that make Cashion home. That kind of involvement matters. Strong communities are built when local businesses don't simply do business in a town—they choose to be a part of its future.
We’re especially grateful to Community State Bank for partnering with the Cashion Area Chamber of Commerce for our upcoming Fraud & Scam Awareness in Banking training. Their willingness to help bring valuable financial education to our community is another example of what community banking can look like.
To the staff at Community State Bank of Cashion—thank you for serving our residents, supporting our businesses, and continuing to give back to the community we all call home. We appreciate you! ❤️
Locally invested. Community minded. Neighbors helping neighbors.
Our Chamber continues to thrive, and we celebrate the success of all our new members. Your involvement is what makes Cashion a vibrant place to live and work!
Quick Business Chat
Oklahoma Business: Adapting to a Changing Marketplace
Oklahoma remains a strong place to do business, but the environment is changing quickly. The state’s economy continued to grow in 2026, while showing signs of cooling, and inflation remains an important concern. Nationally, 57% of small-business owners recently identified inflation as their biggest challenge. (Oklahoma.gov)
For Oklahoma businesses, one of the biggest issues is people. Employers across major Oklahoma industries identify workforce availability as a leading factor in decisions about growth and investment. Finding employees is only part of the challenge; businesses are also having to think differently about training, retention, workplace culture and developing employees who can grow into greater responsibility. (Oklahoma.gov)
Technology is changing expectations as well. Small businesses can now use many of the same tools once available primarily to large companies—from online sales and digital marketing to automation and artificial intelligence. Oklahoma small businesses are already embracing that shift: a recent U.S. Chamber report found 62% were using an AI platform and 83% planned to increase their use of technology over the following two to three years. (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)
With greater technology comes greater responsibility. Cybersecurity, scams and protection of customer and financial information can no longer be viewed simply as an IT issue. Employee training, strong passwords, multi-factor authentication and clear procedures for handling suspicious communications are becoming basic parts of operating a business. (Small Business Administration)
Perhaps the biggest lesson for businesses—large or small—is that the way we have always done it may not be the way we need to do it tomorrow. Successful businesses are paying closer attention to costs, using technology wisely, investing in good employees, listening to customers and staying informed about changes in their industries.
For a small business, adapting might mean learning a new technology, changing hours, adding a service or finding a more efficient way to operate. For a larger company, it might mean investing in automation, retraining employees or restructuring how work gets done. The scale may be different, but the principle is the same:
Stay informed. Stay flexible. And never become so comfortable with yesterday’s success that you miss tomorrow’s opportunity.
That is one reason organizations like the Cashion Area Chamber of Commerce matter. When local businesses share information, learn together and support one another, adapting to change becomes something we can do as a business community—not simply something each business has to navigate alone.
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