“The Living Room with Gerry Bonds”: February’s spotlight is on Oklahoma’s job market


Posted January 30, 2012 by Melissa Hayer Comment on this article Leave a comment
Host Gerry Bonds and Gov. Bill Anoatubby of the Chickasaw Nation -  Provided Photo
Host Gerry Bonds and Gov. Bill Anoatubby of the Chickasaw Nation - Provided Photo

 

The February edition of “The Living Room with Gerry Bonds” radio program features the subject of Oklahoma’s job market, asking the questions “Where are the jobs?” and “What is the employment picture for 2012?”

The first guest to join host Gerry Bonds is Gov. Bill Anoatubby of the Chickasaw Nation. He discusses the successful network of tribal enterprises in the state and how that translates into job opportunities, according to a news release.

He covers topics including the Bedre Chocolate factory and welcome center under construction, the Artesian Hotel under construction, the Winstar Casino tower, the Chickasaw Cultural Center, a compressed natural gas station and many health care facilities, retail operations, etc.

Guests in the second segment of the program are Deidre Myers, director of Policy, Research and Economic Analysis at the Oklahoma Commerce Department; and Dr. Phil Berkenbile, director of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.

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