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Spring cleaning goes beyond deep cleaning and refreshing your home. Here are three often-overlooked steps to improve both your living space and well-being:

1. Flip your mattress – Rotating it seasonally extends its lifespan and improves sleep quality.

2. Clean your air vents – Removing dust buildup boosts air quality and energy efficiency.

3. Check for unclaimed property – Many people have forgotten assets from old paychecks or bank accounts. The Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office holds over $1 billion in unclaimed funds. Search your name at yourmoney.ok.gov, it only takes a minute!

A cleaner home and a fuller wallet? Now that’s a productive spring refresh.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

This Saturday, Feb. 1, marks National Unclaimed Property Day, a reminder for Oklahomans to check for lost assets. With more than $1 billion in unclaimed property held by the state, there is a strong chance that you or someone you know could have forgotten funds or valuables.

“These assets tell a story – from uncashed paychecks or even family heirlooms,” said Treasurer Todd Russ. Checking is quick, free and could uncover meaningful discoveries.

Visit YourMoney.ok.gov to search for your name or family members. Reclaiming unclaimed property benefits individuals and boosts the state’s economy, making this a win-win for all Oklahomans.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

Oklahoma is now No. 11 in U-Haul’s Growth States list of 2024, jumping 30 spots from its previous position. This significant jump reflects that a substantial amount of people are moving to Oklahoma in search of more affordable living as well as thriving social scenes and a dynamic job market.

“Migration to the Southeast and Southwest continues as families gauge their cost of living, job opportunities, quality of life and other factors that go into relocating to a new state,” said John “J.T.” Taylor, president of U-Haul International, according to liveinokla.com.

Read more about the 2024 list here.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

Guernsey is setting a new standard with Oklahoma’s first multi-story mass timber office building, anchoring its new headquarters in the highly anticipated Alley North development. This state-of-the-art project combines sustainable design, strategic location near the future commuter rail line and Guernsey’s significant investment in urban development.

Alley North is an emerging mixed-use attraction poised to become a vibrant hub of commerce, culture and connectivity in the heart of OKC.

Guernsey CEO Jared Stigge stated, “We have a vision for the future of work-life integration, and we’re just so excited to share it with OKC.”

Explore Guernsey’s new HQ: https://guernsey.us/newhq

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

Simple Modern, an Oklahoma-based company, recently announced the launch of Trevi, an electrolyte drink mix company.

Trevi comes in single-use hydration mix packages and there are four flavors, all with zero sugar, five vitamins and minerals and three times the electrolytes of traditional sports drinks.

To make a drink with Trevi, add the mix to 16-32 ounces of water depending on the strength of flavor desired.

“We are excited to introduce Trevi to the world because we believe that hydration should never be boring and it should be easier to stay hydrated throughout your day,” said Corbin Wallace, Trevi CEO.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

The Urban Land Institute in France invited former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett as the keynote speaker at its annual urban development conference in Paris.

Real estate investors and urban planners from all over Europe gathered to hear Cornett speak on his experiences in Oklahoma and what he has learned from other cities. Cornett believes no city in the world has “come as far, as fast” as Oklahoma City, and the story of its three-decade renaissance offers lessons for cities around the globe.

Cornett works internationally as a ULI Fellow for Urban Development and also consults for Jones PR clients.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education released its 2023 Employment Outcomes Report that revealed more college graduates are staying in Oklahoma. In 2023, 87% of graduates were working and living in Oklahoma one year after graduation, compared to 74% in the 2018 report. Five years after graduation, currently 75% still remain in the state, and in 2018 that figure was 65%.

The highest retention and employment rates are among graduates who were part of the Oklahoma Promise scholarship program, with 95% after one year and 84% after five years. Keeping homegrown talent is good for Oklahoma companies and economy.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

To boost high-speed internet access in Tribal communities, Reagan Smith and Eastern Shawnee Professional Services (ESPS) have formed a new woman-owned, native-owned partnership.

The FCC reports that 23% of residents on Tribal lands lack high-speed internet, while only 1.5% of urban area residents face the same issue. Expanding broadband infrastructure in rural areas will enable Tribes to access telehealth, education, e-commerce and more, fostering long-term growth.

Reagan Smith will provide project management services, including engineering, mapping and compliance, to overcome connectivity challenges while preserving cultural and natural resources. Stay updated on this partnership’s broadband projects to help underserved regions here.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

Tulsa Regional Tourism recently published an annual report for the 2023-24 fiscal year and the findings are impressive. From July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, Tulsa’s tourism industry generated $327 million in economic impact and secured 215,946 booked hotel rooms. These numbers far exceed the goals set for both of these areas.

Other highlights from the report:

• $8,556,957 generated in state sales tax

• $7,644,215 generated in local sales tax

To read the full report, click here.

Tulsa Regional Tourism encompasses Visit Tulsa, Tulsa Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tulsa Sports Commission and the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture (FMAC).

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

INTRUST Bank is expanding with the opening of its seventh Oklahoma City metro banking center. Located downtown on the ground floor of Leadership Square’s south tower, located at 211 N. Robinson Ave. Suite 100, the 7,500-square-foot banking center serves as a centralized location for INTRUST’s commercial and treasury management team while also providing customers with access to personal banking and wealth and retirement services.

INTRUST Bank has served metro area businesses and individuals for more than 30 years, operating banking centers in Edmond, Moore, Mustang, Norman and northwest Oklahoma City.

INTRUST Bank will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

Oklahoma companies are growing, with 26 making the 2024 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list. The rankings are based on revenue growth percentage from 2020 to 2023.

For complete results of the Inc. 5000 list, go to inc.com/inc5000 and sort the database by state, city and industry. The median growth for Oklahoma’s 26 companies is 228%, adding 1,650 jobs and 19 were repeat honorees.

Newly appointed Inc. Editor-in-Chief Mike Hofman congratulated this year’s honorees “for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruptions faced the past three years from inflation to changes in the workforce.” Congrats to all 26!

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

Guernsey, a design firm, has partnered with the City of Lawton and the McMahon Auditorium Authority to renovate the historic McMahon Memorial Auditorium. The $8 million project officially began with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 1. Funded by the 2019 Capital Improvement Program, it aims to improve the auditorium’s HVAC system, ADA accessibility and fire safety measures.

As the project’s architecture firm, Guernsey is committed to preserving the auditorium’s midcentury modern design. The firm is also developing public service centers across Oklahoma, enhancing both community health and safety.

To learn about Guernsey’s work in local communities, please visit guernsey.us.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100