Tulsa Zoo Appoints CEO
Tulsa Zoo Management Inc.’s () Board of Directors announced Oct. 6 that Terrie Correll has been appointed as its new . manages the zoo as part of a public-private partnership with the City of Tulsa. The zoo was privatized on Jan. 1, 2011.
Shopping with Local Merchants Benefits Economy, Environment
As the holiday season approaches, what fun we can have learning to make our dollars even greener by finding gifts that not only bring smiles to our loved ones’ faces, but that come from home. I’m talking about buying local, organic, or even repurposed gifts.
Bureaucracy Can Result in Empty Foreclosures
When driving around the Tulsa metro region one thing that stands out is the number of “For Sale” signs on lawns. Current mortgage rates approximate 4.7 percent for a 30-year fixed mortgage, and according to Steve Currington, president, Currington Mortgage, “It’s a super time to buy, and a super time to sell.”
Tulsa Weekly Gas Update
Tulsa, October 24- Average retail gasoline prices in Tulsa have fallen 2.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.25/g. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.47/g, according to gasoline price website TulsaGasPrices.com.
Rotarians Host Business Visitations
FIRST FINANCIAL ADVISORS: Jeri Barrientos, standing third from left, hosted her Rotarian colleagues during the Rotary Visitation Day luncheon Oct. 12. Sitting at left is Rotarian Linda Adlof. Standing are presenters Amanda Gallaway; Floyd Hudson, an advanced planning specialist; Barrientos, a financial advisor/succession planner; and Leanne Barlow, an estate planning attorney. Sitting on the right are Rotarians Brad Anthamatten and Trey Walling.
Business and People Notes
Surgical Oncologist Samuel C. Bieligk, M.D., and Anesthesiologist George R. Rader, M.D., have joined Cancer Treatment Centers of America () in Tulsa, along with nurse practitioner Mariama Sahor, MS, RN.
PRSA Recognizes Members
The Tulsa Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America () recently held a special event to recognize all Accredited in Public Relations ()- credentialed members and the 2011 College of Fellows inductee Dana Birkes. The dinner was held at the historic Philcade Building penthouse, located at 511 S. Boston Ave., with Judith Phair, , Fellow speaking to the special guests.
Governor’s Conference a Successful Event
The Oklahoma Governor’s Conference on Small Business, held Oct. 13-14 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, was a success according to event organizers. With Governor Mary Fallin (fourth from left) are event organizers Jerry Holder, Lynda Wingo, Larry Mocha, Jeff Horvath and Liz Hunt.
GTR Wins National Awards For General Excellence, Web and Business Coverage
Greater Tulsa Reporter Newspapers won the Vic Jose Award for General Excellence at the Independent Free Papers of America annual conference, held this year in Reno, Nev. Sept. 29-Oct. 1.
AAA Travel Helps Tulsans Explore
Travel might be best known for its roadside assistance offered through member services. However it doesn’t even take a membership to receive vacation assistance.
Tulsans Organize Oklahoma Small Business Conference
The Oklahoma Governor’s Conference on Small Business is set for Oct. 13-14 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The conference is part of an overall effort to better identify the needs and concerns of Oklahoma’s small business owners.
Downtown Tulsa’s Cam’s Grocery Breaks Ground
Cam’s Grocery, owned by Tulsan Dan Cameron, celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 14 to announce the transition to the construction phase of the project. Cameron announced that he will be opening his first location in downtown by the end of winter. Cam’s is an independent natural foods grocery and café that will be located at 114 S. Detroit Ave. in the Blue Dome District.
English-Spanish Translation Business Started
Rolf Olsen and Zaida Kepford-Castro have combined their English and Spanish language skills to form a new business, Tulsa Translations , which provides translation (written) and interpretation (spoken) services in Oklahoma. The company is based in Tulsa.
FlightSafety Celebrates B.A. Grand Opening
FlightSafety International celebrated the grand opening of its new flight simulation training system design, manufacturing and support facility in Broken Arrow on Aug. 23.
B.A. Chamber Settles In to New Home
OPENING : The Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce staff held an open house Sept. 9 to show their new offices at 210 North Main Street in downtown B.A.
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