Vision Tulsa Magazine Turns 25
Members of the Tulsa City Council, Mayor Dewey Bartlett and City Auditor Preston Doerflinger were present for the official release and public presentation of the latest Vision Tulsa edition on Feb. 4 at the in the Council Conference Room. A reception followed.
Sweethearts and Mavericks Promote Good Health
The American Heart Association recently held its annual Heart Ball. The Sweet Hearts and Mavericks training program in local high schools trains students to become heart health advocates. They also helped organize the event. From left, Mary Fox, Michael Winkler, Laurel Eve, Max Boudreaux, Colleen Fox, Shari Williams, Matty Williams and Allison Eve.
Brad Carson Named Director of NEPI
Business leader and former two-term U.S. Congressman Brad Carson has been appointed the director of the National Energy Policy Institute ().
Ten People to Watch in 2010
Mayor Dewey Bartlett
Tulsa Mayor Dewey F. Bartlett, Jr. was elected as Tulsa’s 39th mayor on Nov. 10, 2009 after a controversial campaign.
Tulsa Metro Chamber Asks Regulators for Business-Friendly Environment
OPINION
The Tulsa Metro Chamber recently learned Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony announced his intent to revisit a 24-year-old rate case relating to AT&T for a record fifth time. It certainly made the Chamber question why a case dating back to 1986, and reviewed in 1992, 1997 and 2003 would make its way to the forefront again.
Bill Creating Standards For Physical Education in Schools Passes the Oklahoma Senate
The American Heart Association applauds the passage of Senate Bill 1876 from the Senate Health and Human Services Committee this morning. This bill, authored by Sen. Harry Coates, creates a clear definition for physical education that all schools can follow with uniform minimum standards.
Don Walker Leads Chamber
Don Walker, president and of Arvest Bank, assumed the 2010 Chairmanship of the Board of Directors of the Tulsa Metro Chamber during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting, held recently at the Tulsa Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center.
Downtown Tulsa Sealed Corridor Project Complete
A sealed corridor of five railroad crossings downtown has been completed. This sealed corridor consists of new gates installed where the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad intersects with Greenwood Avenue, Elgin Avenue, Cheyenne Avenue, Elwood Avenue and Guthrie Avenue.
Owasso Leaders Predict a Positive 2010
Owasso has become a unique and charming community that boasts both previous accomplishments and future plans. Mayor Stephen Cataudella, Economic Development Director Chelsea Harkins, County Commissioner John Smaligo and Superintendent of Owasso Public Schools Dr. Clark Ogilvie look forward to the possibilities that the New Year will bring.
KPMG Retained to Conduct Strategic Review of City Services
TULSA, Okla. – Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett has announced that , a national management consulting firm specializing in business performance services for the public sector, has been engaged to conduct a strategic review of services provided by the City of Tulsa.
Bill to Ban Unauthorized Use of Infant DNA Clears Senate Committee
OKLAHOMA – The Senate Judiciary Committee has given its approval to a bill that would prohibit any medical facility from storing or using infant for research without the parents’ permission. Sen. Jonathan Nichols is the author of Senate Bill 1250 which was approved unanimously by the committee on Tuesday.
Jenks District Adds Strength to County
Greater Tulsa is replete with remarkable leaders. The News team has picked out ten high profile leaders to watch in 2010. Read about them here.
Rotary Announces $700,000 Sculpture for Williams Green
To celebrate the approaching centennial of the Rotary Club of Tulsa, the club announced that it will install a $700,000 “Rotary Plaza” with five bronze sculptures on Williams Center Green.
Habitat for Humanity Held 11th Annual Dream Builders Gala
“Laissez les bons temps rouler!” Let the good times roll! On Saturday, March 6, Tulsans were invited to come and experience Mardi Gras Magic, Tulsa Habitat for Humanity’s 11th Annual Dream Builders Gala. This premier event benefited Habitat, Tulsa’s leading non-profit home-building agency.
Congressman John Sullivan to Speak at Jenks Chamber Luncheon
Congressman John Sullivan will provide an overview of the legislative session to the Jenks Chamber of Commerce membership at the monthly scheduled luncheon at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the Holiday Inn Express Ballroom, located at 150 Aquarium Drive.
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