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Oklahoma's jobless rate declines in April May 17, 2013 Oklahoma's unemployment rate fell to 4.9 percent in April, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission reported. Read More
Career fair in Oklahoma City has 57 hiring companies May 12, 2013 The Oklahoman and JobsOK.com are having a job fair Monday at the State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Read More
U.S. Lime Co. settles case in man's 2010 death May 08, 2013 Federal investigators say 61-year-old Wilbur Farris was killed when a roller mill started while Farris was inside it. Read More
Oklahoma business briefs for May 2, 2013 May 02, 2013 Oklahoma business briefs for May 2. Read More
Oklahoma City posts nation's lowest unemployment rate May 01, 2013 Oklahoma City once again boasted the lowest jobless rate in the nation last month, with a preliminary unemployment rate of 4.6 percent, according to numbers released Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The city's unemployment rate was down slightly from 4.9 percent in February. Unemployment has... Read More
Oklahoma unemployment rate unchanged in March April 20, 2013 Oklahoma's unemployment rate stayed at 5 percent in March, according to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Read More
Study shows 'job sprawl' in Oklahoma City, drop in downtown employment April 18, 2013 Local observers say they're a bit surprised by a new Brookings Institution report that indicates that Oklahoma City's urban core lost more than 6,000 jobs this past decade, one of 91 of the country's largest metro areas that saw a loss of downtown employment. Read More
Buy For Less ups minimum wage for its workers, following Hobby Lobby's lead April 17, 2013 Oklahoma City grocer Buy For Less announced its employees will now earn at least $9 an hour. The change affects nearly 200 workers and will apply to new hires. Read More
As Obamacare 'puzzle' takes shape, many in Oklahoma remain unaware of changes April 16, 2013 Though new federal health care laws are eight months away, many Americans know little about the mandates, survey shows. Read More
Oklahoma City-based Hobby Lobby hikes minimum wage to $14 an hour for full-time hourly employees April 15, 2013 Oklahoma City-based retailer Hobby Lobby has boosted its minimum wage five straight years for full-time hourly workers. Read More
Oklahoma City jobless rate best among large cities for the 11th straight month April 10, 2013 Oklahoma City's February unemployment rate of 4.9 percent was improved from the 5.4 percent recorded in January. Read More
7.2 percent of Oklahoma workers earned minimum wage or less last year April 06, 2013 Oklahoma's rate of workers earning minimum wage or less is third-highest in the nation, according to figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read More
Pentagon civilians facing fewer furlough days March 30, 2013 Oklahoma is home to about 24,000 civilian employees with the U.S. Defense Department. Read More
Quad/Graphics to add 130 jobs in Oklahoma City March 29, 2013 Wisconsin-based Quad/Graphics continues to expand its presence in Oklahoma City, with an announcement it will construct a 93,800-square-foot storage addition and hire 80 full-time and 50 part-time workers. Read More
North Dakota company shares plans for Enid canola plant March 29, 2013 The estimated cost of a proposed canola plant in Enid is $200 million. Read More
Community college provide avenues for biotech workers March 24, 2013 Graduates of biotechnology programs at Tulsa Community College and Oklahoma City Community College are finding jobs in Oklahoma's bioscience industry. Read More
Q&A with OU Professor Robert Dauffenbach on the economies of Oklahoma and the U.S. March 24, 2013 Robert Dauffenbach is associate dean for Research and Graduate Programs, and director for the Center for Economic and Management Research at the University of Oklahoma's Price College of Business. The questions here were posed by Ian Ogilvie, an investment professional who writes the “Understanding Wall Street”... Read More
Thousands of Oklahomans face cuts in long-term jobless benefits March 16, 2013 Federal budget cuts will require a reduction of 10.7 percent to Emergency Unemployment Compensation benefits in Oklahoma. Read More
Oklahoma business briefs, Feb. 28 February 28, 2013 Oklahoma business briefs, Feb. 28 Read More
Bio Matters: Well-educated workforce is key for Oklahoma bioscience companies February 24, 2013 Sheri Stickley: Oklahoma bioscience firms pay well, but require a labor pool trained in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read More
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Judges hear Hobby Lobby's arguments

A panel of eight federal appellate court judes heard oral arguments Thursday afternoon in Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.'s challenge to part of the Affordable Care Act that requires it to cover the cost of emergency contraceptives for its employees.

OKC Central: TimeCar comes to Deep Deuce

TimeCar is now open for business in Deep Deuce. It's a car sharing service, and will offer nearby residents and businesses 24-hour access to vehicles.

Drink up: family marks 50 years in business

Providing bottled water and filtration systems is what the Mollman family has worked on for five decades. They are a Culligan's water franchisee.

'Place making' next big key to urban development

A once forgotten alley converted into a plaza is just a glimpse of how developers, planners and civic leaders are looking at “place making” as the next big key to urban redevelopment.

Chesapeake Energy sells twin office buildings

Chesapeake Energy Corp. has sold the twin Central Park office buildings near N Lincoln Boulevard and Interstate 44 for $22 million, taking a $7 million loss on the properties it purchased two years ago.

The Play: May 7, 2013

Coming up in tomorrow's Oklahoman: an update on a high profile murder trial, will furloughs still take place within the Department of Defense, what is "Tier 3" gasoline and movement within the Hertz corporation.

BC Clark is hiding jewelery

BC Clark is hiding jewelery around Oklahoma City between now and Mother’s Day, with hints provided on its Facebook page.

Renovation set to start on Mideke Building in Oklahoma City's Bricktown

Mideke Building LLC has closed on the Mideke building in Bricktown, construction set to start next week on converting top three floors into 36 apartments.


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