CleanNG Wins 2013 TCC StartUp Cup
CleanNG, , the inventor and manufacturer of the MagnumCel, claimed the top prize in the 2013 Tulsa Community College StartUp Cup competition powered by the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation.
American Airlines Merger Praised
On Dec. 9, American Airlines hosted a press conference where senior officials announced the formal merger between American Airlines and US Airways. American Airlines is now the world’s largest airline and the Tulsa maintenance center is the largest non-military maintenance center in the world. Approximately 6,200 people are employed at the Tulsa center.
New Jobs, Projects Coming to Owasso
Owasso Mayor Doug Bonebrake has a lot to focus on in 2014, including the new Macy’s order fulfillment center, street projects and the search for a new city manager.
AT&T Brings ‘Blazing-Fast’ Internet Access and Advanced Services to 1,000-Plus Tulsa Businesses
AT&T is “lighting up” businesses at an impressive pace these days. So far, service crews have installed fiber to an additional 30-plus multi-tenant office buildings across the Tulsa metro area, making fiber-based broadband services available to more than 1,000 business customer locations.
Annual Energy Meet Addresses Issues
The 21st Annual Energy Policy Conference/Summit, www.energypolicyconference.com, was held in Tulsa at the Hyatt Regency Hotel this past fall on Oct. 17, 40 years to the day of the Arab Oil Embargo that has since made a major impact on the U.S. energy industry and our economy. In addition to global and domestic energy policies and issues being addressed, two areas were of specific focus: taxes and regulations.
Rose Rock Midstream Completes Acquisition
Rose Rock Midstream,L.P. (:RRMS) and SemGroup Corporation (:SEMG) announced recently that Rose Rock has acquired from SemGroup an additional one-third interest in SemCrude Pipeline, L.L.C., which owns a 51 percent interestin White Cliffs Pipeline L.L.C. for $275 million. Rose Rock now owns a 67 percent interest in SemCrude Pipeline and indirectly owns a 34 percent interest in White Cliffs Pipeline.
Rose Rock Midstream Completes Acquisition
Rose Rock Midstream,L.P. (:RRMS) and SemGroup Corporation (:SEMG) announced recently that Rose Rock has acquired from SemGroup an additional one-third interest in SemCrude Pipeline, L.L.C., which owns a 51 percent interestin White Cliffs Pipeline L.L.C. for $275 million. Rose Rock now owns a 67 percent interest in SemCrude Pipeline and indirectly owns a 34 percent interest in White Cliffs Pipeline.
GOAL SETTERS:
Cherokee Nation officials presented United Way officials a check for $20,000 a day before the successful campaign ended in November. From left are Molly Jarvis, Cherokee Nation Businesses; Mark Graham, United Way; Bill John Baker, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation; and Becky J. Frank, chair of the 2013 campaign. The overall campaign raised a record $26,159,826. The total amount raised exceeded the goal of $25,200,000, the largest goal in its history, by $959,826.
Business and People Notes
Kevin Gross, president, Hillcrest Healthcare System, Tulsa, was recently installed as the 2014-2015 chairman of the Oklahoma Hospital Association board of trustees. Jimmy Leopard, , Wagoner Community Hospital, was named chair-elect. Jeff Nowlin, president/COO, St. John Medical Center, was recently elected as the Tulsa region chairman.
Edward Jones Again Ranks Number One
For the 19th time, the financial services firm Edward Jones ranked number one in wealthmanagement.com/REP. magazine’s annual survey of the nation’s six largest financial services firms, according to Financial Advisors in Tulsa and surrounding areas. The magazine randomly selects financial advisors nationwide and asks them to rank their firms in various categories. Edward Jones’ overall score was 9.5 out of 10 possible points. The firm scored top marks across the board, earning near perfect scores in overall ethic (9.8) and public image (9.7), according to WealthManagement.com.
Rex’s Chicken Ready to Expand in Greater Tulsa
There are, surely, many people with fond memories of eating with their families at Rex’s Chicken. The company began in 1951 and was a Tulsa staple for many years. However, some may have noticed the disappearance of the chicken restaurant for about 10 years.
Holiday Shopping Plentiful in South Tulsa
As the holiday season returns yet again, Tulsa residents will likely spend their shopping time visiting many local stores throughout the area as well as online vendors. If individuals are looking to avoid the traffic of 71st Street, another nearby shopping option is the Renaissance shopping center, featuring many local stores to help fill wish lists this year. The center’s tenants include children’s store Peek a Boo, Ihloff Salon and Day Spa, and J. Spencer Jewelry, among others.
Buy B.A. Benefits Businesses, Customers
As the holiday shopping season gets into full swing, so does the push from communities to keep money within city limits.
The city of Broken Arrow was one of the area pioneers for a program that rewards shopping local: Buy Broken Arrow.
Holiday Shopping, Buy Bixby in Full Swing
As winter returns, it brings with it the holiday shopping season and the Buy Bixby program. The popular campaign encourages local residents to shop local, offering a chance to win up to $10,000 and boosting the community in the process.
Holiday Shopping Abounds in Owasso
Winter has arrived, and with it, the holiday shopping season. As much fun as it may be to shop and give gifts, it can also be stressful. As Owasso continues to expand its retail offerings, shopping close to home is becoming more and more possible for residents.
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