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Robinson Park, a longtime leader in commercial real estate, has unified its affiliated entities, including Square Deal Investments, under one streamlined brand. The integration strengthens operational efficiency and simplifies access to Robinson Park’s full suite of solutions, from brokerage and development to facility management, financial services and research and analytics.

CEO Mark Beffort emphasized the move as a strategic evolution to deliver greater expertise, efficiency and innovation for clients and investors. With an expanding footprint in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Kansas City and beyond, Robinson Park continues to set the standard for integrated real estate solutions.

Learn more at robinson-park.com.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

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