Oklahoma business briefs, Oct. 24

MIDWEST CITY — The grand opening of a new Shell convenience store will start at 7 a.m. Friday at 1101 N Midwest Blvd. During the event, Monster drinks representatives will be on site from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. handing out samples, T-shirts, hats and stickers. Big Truck Tacos will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Subway will be available for dinner from 2 to 6 p.m. The store will have bags of popcorn and snow cones for 25 cents each and fountain drinks for 50 cents. Store hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Chamber sets Halloween event

Business professionals are invited to the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber's annual Halloween-themed networking event, SchmoozaPalooza, Thursday at State Fair Park. The event is 4 to 7 p.m. in the Travel & Transportation Building. Tickets are $10 each and include a drink ticket. Discounts are available on purchases of four or more tickets. More than 100 exhibitors are participating, including restaurants and games. Attendees are encouraged to dress in costume. For more information, visit www.okcchamber.com/schmooza.