Chamber to host Eskimo Joe’s founder at forum

The Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce will host Eskimo Joe’s founder Stan Clark at a forum at 11:30 a.m. March 6 at the Bartlesville Community Center.

Clark, a native of Tulsa, graduated from Oklahoma State University in May of 1975 with a degree in business administration.

Clark had a mere $1,200 to his name when childhood friend Steve File suggested he might open a bar. Clark eagerly chimed in, “I’ll go in partners with ya!” and the two opened Eskimo Joe’s on July 21, 1975. Clark was 22 years old.

From the most humble beginnings, Clark has built a restaurant and retail brand that has gained national, even international notoriety.

“Our people truly are our business,” he said. “We should create a good feeling with every interaction with every guest, everyday!”

“We are excited to have Mr. Clark speak to our members,” said BRCC President Sherri Wilt. “It will be an entertaining, yet inspirational presentation of a small business who went global. There are a lot of Eskimo Joe fans out there and the response to this forum has been popular.”

Reservations are $25 each and include lunch. Table sponsorships are $275 for a reserved table of eight and include name in program and on projection screen during lunch.

To register for the BRCC forum or for more information, visit or contact Tressa Cruse at 918-336-8708 or


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