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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.

Corporations and government entities are embracing more diverse supply chains to enhance and live their values. The nations’ largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the U.S., Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), conducts a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and a site inspection.

The Oklahoma City Thunder has been a driving force of change in Oklahoma City since its arrival a decade ago. Now, the Thunder is taking on a new entrepreneurial initiative: Thunder Launchpad. The program is a business accelerator that will help Oklahoma entrepreneurs create and develop business ideas from beginning stages through launch.

For all of the comic lovers in the Oklahoma City metro area, there is a new Oklahoma-centric comic on newsstands now. Okie Comics Magazine is a bimonthly, free periodical that serves as a showcase anthology for local comic artists. Most of the stories are steeped in Oklahoma culture.

Entertainment and golf innovation leader FlyingTee and ADMI, which specializes in cutting-edge guest experiences and program and project managers, have announced a strategic partnership to deliver the next generation of FlyingTee’s unique entertainment offering. The partnership will see the creation of multiple FlyingTee sites during the next several years.

The Metro 50 awards banquet is one of Oklahoma City’s most prestigious events.

The new Dunkin’ Donuts, located at 9705 N. May in OKC, will keep you energized with its beverage offerings, including freshly brewed hot/iced coffees, cold brew and Rainforest Alliance Certified dark roast, along with an espresso lineup that includes Americano, cappuccino, espresso and hot/iced lattes and macchiatos.

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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.

Garage Condos of Oklahoma broke ground today on a truly unique product: secure, high-end, climate controlled, customized storage space that you own.

September has been a busy month for Nathaniel Harding and Kevin Dunnington of Antioch Energy.

Norman is home to Immuno-Mycologics, Inc., (IMMY), a privately held manufacturer of over 70 life-saving fungal diagnostic tests that have been distributed to more than 100 countries around the globe.

Data from a National Survey on Drug Use and Health ranked Oklahoma among the highest for prescription drug abuse. In response, the state has introduced two programs as part of a national plan to eliminate drug abuse.