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Give Them Liberty!

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On Election Day, Jones PR will not open until 10:00 am. Election Day is an important day for all Americans to exercise a right that many in the world are not so privileged to practice.

By removing an excuse or a perceived barrier to voting, we are giving paid time off to all employees in Oklahoma City and Tulsa so they will have three hours to vote when polls open at 7:00AM.

It’s a small investment in the future of our country and our state, and I encourage other companies to establish a similar policy. Let’s all vote!

– Brenda Jones Barwick, APR, Jones PR

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Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Path to Sovereignty

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In the mid-1970s, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation had $550 dollars in the bank and a house trailer on two-and-a-half acres of land as tribal headquarters. Today’s Citizen Potawatomi Nation has emerged as an economic powerhouse and tribal success.

Tribal Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett is the eighth member of his family to serve as tribal chairman and has been a crucial component in successfully navigating the challenges of governance leading to the tribe’s present-day accomplishments.

Today, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has 2,400 employees, 13 tribal enterprises and will operate a $380 million budget in 2017.

– Jake Pasdach, Jones PR

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Food + BeverageLifestyleThe Tulsa 100

Tulsa’s Food Truck Scene

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Food trucks are one of this year’s hottest trends and Tulsa has no shortage of them. Here are three of the best food trucks in the Tulsa area.

Mike’s BBQ: Specializing in ribs, brisket, pork and smoked potatoes – this mobile food joint has everything you need to satisfy your Okie taste buds.

Lone Wolf: This truck is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, sour and spice. Banh mi, kimchi fries and rice bowls galore.

Cake Smash: Needing something to satisfy that sweet tooth? How about two slices of homemade cake with ice cream right in the middle? Now you’re drooling.

– Emily Long, Jones PR

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Fred Jones Family Foundation Awards Grant to Peppers Ranch

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The Fred Jones Family Foundation, a charitable foundation supporting 501(c)(3) organizations in central OK, recently awarded its 2016 Mary Eddy Jones Signature Gift of $75,000 to Peppers Ranch Foster Care Community.

The grant allows for the creation of an orchard with 100 fruit trees to produce jams, jellies and preserves, an outdoor plant pavilion for gardening and community events, ten beehives for local pollination and substantial landscaping and beautification around the ranch’s 300 acres.

“These are truly transformational gifts for Peppers Ranch and our 13 families and 110 children that live here,” said Tonya Ratcliff, executive director.

– Chip Carter, Jones PR

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LifestyleTravel

Autumn on the Talimena National Scenic Byway

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If you haven’t experienced the autumn grandeur of Talimena National Scenic Byway, this is the start of peak fall foliage in southeastern Oklahoma.

The reflection of natural sunlight on orange, red and yellow leaves skittering in the breeze creates an impressionist canvas that only nature could create.

This winding byway transports you through ancient formations offering breathtaking panoramic views of the forest’s most regal splendor. Plan your cruise through the Ouachita Mountains today: go to TravelOK.com for more information on Talimena National Scenic Byway and other spectacular Oklahoma fall foliage drives, including Kiamichi Trace and Robbers Cave State Park.

– Deby Snodgrass, Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce & Tourism

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Business

Backlog of Maintenance Critical to MKARNS

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In just two years, the backlog of maintenance on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas Navigation System (MKARNS) has grown from $100 million to upwards of $170 million.

To make matters worse, $90 million is considered critical. “Critical” to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers means there is a 50% chance of failure over the next five years. Should there be a failure on the MKARNS, Oklahomans could see losses of jobs and a negative economic impact on our economy.

Congress needs to authorize funds so we can get this critical backlog taken care of, which is easier said than done.

– Connie Pearson, Jones PR

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Say Hello to OKC’s Newest Restaurants

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OKC is in the midst of an absolute restaurant boom with some of our top restauranteurs opening new concepts ranging from Mexican to sushi. Here are three new places to try out:

Yokozuna — With two locations already in Tulsa, this sushi bar opened in the new Chisholm Creek area.

The Pritchard Wine Bar — Located in the Plaza District, this wine bar focuses on wines made by small, family-owned wineries.

Nic’s Place Diner and Lounge — Located on Robinson downtown, this new burger joint is an expansion of the original Nic’s Grill, considered to have the best burgers in Oklahoma City.

– Page Jones, Jones PR

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EducationLifestyleLiving + Wellness

Mentorship Program Helps Students Achieve Their Dreams

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National statistics show 20 percent of students who attend community college earn their degree.

Dr. Jerry Steward, president of Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), developed the Students Connecting with Mentors for Success program, which seeks to connect community mentors with students struggling the most.

The average overall GPA at OCCC was 2.7 but was 2.03 among black male students. After one semester, students in the program earned an impressive 3.0 GPA proving “iron sharpens iron” and the value of educational mentor-mentee relationships.

Steward plans to expand the program to other groups of students in the future.

– Jake Pasdach, Jones PR

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Able to Contribute

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Dedicated employees get to break the mold and earn a paycheck at Dale Rogers Training Center (DRTC), Oklahoma’s oldest and largest community vocational training and employment center for people with disabilities.

From working and volunteering in the community, to making award-winning picture frames, to manufacturing beautiful awards and trophies and much more, individuals in DRTC’s programs love what they do.

“My favorite day is payday!” – Courtney

“I like to work in Prism Place doing the sanding.” – Thomas

Help create meaningful jobs in OKC for those with disabilities through DRTC’s various divisions or by supporting Robin’s Corner Gift Shop online.

– James Helm, Dale Rogers Training Center

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The Heart of Sally’s Sandwich Shop

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The ingredients to an exceptional eatery include tasty food, hospitality and extraordinary people.

Sally Carroll mastered that recipe as the operator of Sally’s Sandwich Shop in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, for 65 years. Carroll made Sally’s famous with homemade pies and generous hospitality.

Carroll took over the small cafe in 1949 when President Truman was president. The eatery closed in 2014 when Sally was 98 years old. When it closed, a vintage pay phone still hung on the wall for when customers called in their orders.

Sally recently turned 100 years old and remains an admired and well-loved resident of Pawhuska.

– Jake Pasdach, Jones PR

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eBay Store Owner Improves eBay System

by Jan Schroder

As a child growing up, Sally Schroder always tried to figure out ways to improve systems, from inventing a new way to weave pot holders to launching a birthday party supply business.

Later as an adult with an eBay listing store called Shop New(ish) – which has 5,000 women’s clothing items for purchase and 15,000 positive ratings – she was certain there had to be a better way to post items to the online marketplace. There wasn’t.

So she invested thousands of dollars and years of effort developing a proprietary software program called Efficilist to support similar eBay entrepreneurs.

– Caroline Parsley, The 100 Companies

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New Overtime Rule Is Almost Here

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On Dec. 1, many more salaried workers may become eligible for the federal overtime premium. Under a new Fair Labor Standards Act regulation, some employees who make less than $47,476 will no longer qualify for exemption from overtime pay.

To prepare, employers should consider:

– Implementing a time clock system to track hours worked.

– Revisiting criteria for employees to qualify for overtime exemption.

– Converting compensation from salaried to hourly in order to calculate overtime wages for newly eligible employees.

– Meeting with affected employees to explain why the changes are occurring.

Review these additional steps to comply with the new regulations.

– Steve Bernstein, Fisher Phillips

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Kickstarter: My Side and Yours

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Did you know 60% of women say their sleep environment keeps them awake more than their partners, and more than 1 in 4 couples sleep in separate beds because of sleep differences?

My Side and Yours solves the age-old problem of couples who can’t agree on the type of sheets for their bed with the world’s first fully customizable, high-quality linens.

You and your partner each pick the fabric you want. The sheets are expertly sewn together to make a harmonious bed uniquely comfortable for both partners. Visit Kickstarter to help all couples get a better night’s sleep.

– Jonathan Lamb, CEO, My Side and Yours

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