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Oklahoma’s road and bridge builders are hiring across the state. In this time of uncertainty, people are concerned about their health and having a secure job.

Most notably associated with the popular 1950s TV series, “Dragnet,” this phrase is germane to today’s coronavirus.

You’ve probably heard that the deadline to get REAL ID is Oct. 1, 2020, but do you even need it?

Moments before the Oklahoma City Thunder were to tip off against the Utah Jazz, a team doctor rushed onto the floor.

Last issue we introduced REAL ID, but the question remains: what documents do Oklahomans need to obtain a REAL ID? We’ve got the list:  1.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell just unveiled a new brand for the State of Oklahoma. Last August, Lt. Gov. Pinnell assembled 200 Oklahomans in marketing, advertising, public relations, digital media, videography and photography and tasked the team to develop a brand that represents Oklahoma’s unique history, people and landscapes. 

Starting April 30, 2020, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will issue REAL ID in select tag agencies in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, ahead of the Oct. 1, 2020 deadline. 

Opening its doors in 2018, Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School is a college preparatory school that provides an affordable, faith-based education that is most known for providing an elite corporate work study program.

Tulsa residents will soon have a new option for buying groceries.

Oklahoma has continued to contribute to the nation’s goal of producing clean, reliable and affordable forms of generation, and the efforts are working.

In one of the largest commercial real estate transactions in Oklahoma City history, the Boeing OKC campus was sold for over $124 million.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) hosted an official ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new John Kilpatrick Turnpike Extension westbound as part of the Driving Forward initiative on Jan. 9, 2020, at 10 a.m.

Today’s society has embraced requesting and receiving digital recommendations for everything from contractors and pediatricians, to housekeepers.

Searching for a job? Considering a career change? About to graduate? The free ACES Oklahoma Aerospace Career Fairs are your “can’t miss” hiring events of the year.

On Nov. 5, Amazon surprised Okay High School students with a $5,000 donation to its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program while the students were in robotics class.

This year, during the season of jingle bells and gift-making elves, The Oklahoma 100 will launch its third annual Holiday Gift Guide.

I’m old enough to remember voting for MAPS in 1993. Ron Norick was the mayor. I didn’t know him well but he seemed like a good, honest guy. 

The Metro 50 Awards Banquet is one of Oklahoma City’s most prestigious events. Hosted by Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, the annual…

Now that the mayor and council have called for the next MAPS election, groups are gathering for the details. On…

The National Auctioneers Association (NAA) estimates that 17 percent of auctioneers nationwide are women. Morgan Hopson, a first-generation auctioneer, isn’t merely participating in the male-dominated field; she’s taking it by storm.

Tulsa native Lisa Haney was recognized at the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) forum in San Antonio, Texas, for her longevity with the NAWIC Tulsa chapter.

Dolese Bros. Co. is delivering fun for the whole family with the 3^rd Annual Quarry Challenge on Saturday, May 11, at 8 a.m. at Richards Spur Quarry in Elgin.

Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, announced it was selected as one of the “50 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For” by Mortgage Executive Magazine for the fifth time. This award confirms that the genuine and unique connections Gateway employees extend to customers are also fostered in the workplace.

Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, was recently named a Top Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional Magazine for the third time. Selection is based on criteria including corporate culture, compensation, day-to-day management, internal communications, training, reputation and industry participation.

Oklahoma natives Tim Todd and Levi Wilson are giving residents of tornado-prone areas the security they need to sleep at night. The co-founders of Life Lift Systems appeared on ABC’s “Shark Tank” to pitch their telescoping storm shelter beds that can withstand the force of an EF5 tornado.

The Association of Oklahoma General Contractors (AOGC) elected Alma Pickle, a native Oklahoman and member of the Choctaw Nation, as its new president to lead the organization’s statewide members.

Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® CEO Jessica Hickok is a 2018 recipient of the Association Executive Leaders of Tomorrow Young Professionals Award, presented by the National Association of REALTORS®. The award recognizes association executive young professionals who have fostered greater involvement and increased professionalism among their Young Professional Network (YPN) and REALTORS® members.

Up to 40 percent of food grown, processed and transported in the United States is never eaten, yet 1 in 8 Americans – or 40 million people – suffers food insecurity. The average four-person family wastes $1,500 a year on food.

What is the difference between collaborating and cooperating? Many times, these are confused in a business setting. When individuals think they are collaborating by sharing their thoughts and information while remaining friendly, they are actually just cooperating.

One thing I’ve learned recently while working with Innovative Partners is to always be intentional with your career and goals. This is vital to ensuring you don’t end up in a place you never wanted to be.

Some positions require you to master the balancing act while quickly changing from hat to hat. If you find yourself in this position, here are some practical tactics you can implement to make jumping from project to project as painless as possible:

Oklahoma City-based Infinity Capital Partners recently announced its role as investment bankers for the sale of WTL Oil to Oklahoma City’s Mammoth Energy Services.