Mission Statement: The Fairview Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of advancing the economics, industrial, professional, cultural , and civic welfare of Fairview and the surrounding area.

To encourage the growth and expansion of existing business and industry while giving proper assistance to any new firms or individuals seeking to locate in the Fairview area.

To support those activites believed to be beneficial to the community and area, to oppose those which might be detrimental.

And in general, to promote the welfare of all area citizens, following always those policies intended to accomplish the greatest good for the greatest number.

Vision Statement:  Our vision is for our community to prosper. 

Purpose Statement: To grow the economy to create a prosperous community.

Fairview (Major County)
Strategically located in the center of the northwest quadrant of the state, Fairview is located 60 minutes north of I-40, 60 minutes West of I-35 and 5 minutes from US 412. Fairview is a progressive community and known nationwide for light industry metal fabrication and as an emerging leader in web and internet based technology. It is the home of the Major County Historical Society Museum and Village Grounds; recognized nationally as a top tourist destination, and home of the National John Deere 2 Cylinder Show.

A Century Community of 2,700 residents, Fairview is a city instilled with pride and is often described as the cleanest city in Western Oklahoma by many visitors. Economic development is on the forefront by providing expertise and support to existing businesses and aggressively pursuing new retail and manufacturing enterprises. Local leaders are vigorously involved in improving the quality of life issues to enhance the experience of living in Fairview.

Business/Entrepreneurial Support

• Northwest Technology Center: Jane Bowen, Ass't Supnt 580 227-3708
• Major County Economic Development Corp: Mark Stubsten, 580-227-2512
• Major County Economic Development Corporation/Business Incubator
• Fairview Chamber of Commerce: Rex Sproul, 580 227-2527

Community Business Assets

• Fairview Municipal Airport, new 3,600-foot asphalt runway with plans underway to extend to 4,600-foot: contact Jr. Regier, Manager , 580-227-3788
• Meeting rooms available at Fairview City Hall and Northwest Technology Center
• Fairview Industrial Park
• Connectivity is available by DSL, Wi-Fi and Fiber Optics in selected areas
• Foreign Trade Zone designated site for Northwest Oklahoma

Education/Training

• Northwestern Oklahoma State University, a four year institution with post graduate degrees, is a 45 minute drive to the main campus and 35 minutes to a satellite campus
• Southwestern Oklahoma State University, a four year institution with post graduate degrees, is a 50 minutes drive
• Northern Oklahoma College, a two year institution, is a 40 minute drive
• Northwest Technology Center is located in Fairview
• Fairview Independent Schools (K-12), nationally recognized as a top-notch district producing ten Academic All-State qualifiers and ten Robert C. Byrd Scholars. Average ACT scores are 23.5 and currently have eleven students with a score of 30 or better. Technology Education students have won many awards at state and national contests.

Cost of Living Fast Facts

• 73.47 % of Fairview residents own their homes
• Median home value $51,900
• Median monthly rent $328

Quality of Life

Wellness/Healthcare:

• Fairview Regional Medical Center - offers a wide range of services such as cardiology testing, CAT Scan on site, Emergency services, Eye Surgery, General Surgery, Laboratory Services, Sooner Care provider, Physical Therapy, Primary Care, Sleep Studies, Sonography, Specialty Physician Services, Speech Rehabilitation Services, Urology and state-of-the art digital X-Ray services. The medical center is currently undergoing a $4,200,000 renovation
• Life Fitness Center - has equipment available for all exercising needs with 24- hour access

Recreation/Sights to See

• Gloss Mountain State Park - experience the color, spires, turrets, flat top mesa's and the sparkling selenite gypsum while enjoying one of the sheltered picnic areas and walking trails extending to the top of a mesa
• Major County Historical Society Museum - take a step into the past by seeing tools early farmers used in tilling the soil
• Canton Lake - is famous throughout the region for its blue water boating, skiing, camping, and fishing to include the popular Walleye Rodeo held each May
• Sod House - visit Oklahoma's only surviving sod house that has been preserved for the amazement of future generations
• Great Salt Plains State Park and National Wildlife Reserve - the only place in the world to find selenite crystals and you can dig for your own crystals, well known in the area for fishing for catfish, bird watching and admiring the migratory waterfowl
• Little Sahara State Park - where you can get a dune buggy ride over the nationally popular sand dunes or bring your own ATV and camp on location
• Roman Nose State Park - swim in the rock-walled spring-fed pool, canoe, fish, horse back riding or golfing on the rugged hilly course
• Fairview Lakeside Country Club Golf Course - located just north of the Canton Lake shoreline, enjoy the seclusion of the area while playing a round on the excellent grass fairways and greens