Business Almanac: Sunday November 30, 2008 Sat, Nov 29, 2008 | Add a comment SeminarsTuesday →Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology presents "Oklahoma Applied Research Support Proposal Preparation,” 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Meridian Tech...

Ted Koppel taking early leave from Discovery Thu, Nov 27, 2008 | Add a comment NEW YORK — Former "Nightline” host Ted Koppel and his documentary team are taking a buyout from the Discovery Channel six months before the end of their contracts. Both sides said...

Oklahoma Senator opposes high pay in auto industry bailout Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Comments 4 WASHINGTON — Sen. Tom Coburn said Wednesday that Congress shouldn’t help domestic carmakers until they renegotiate their labor agreements. Coburn, R-Muskogee, said the so-called Big...

IN STOCK: AIG Tue, Nov 18, 2008 | Add a comment AIG New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday asked troubled insurance giant American International Group to reveal whether it intends to give bonuses or raises to its executives this year....

Telecommuting becoming easier with new technology Sun, Nov 16, 2008 | Comments 1 After 20 years service with Claremore Regional Hospital, Audrey Webber of Claremore two years ago “retired.” She was 42. A business development director, Webber flew quarterly to Plano,...

Groundbreaking for trail is Friday at Lake El Reno Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Add a comment EL RENO — Because of poor weather Monday, the groundbreaking ceremony on the first phase of the walking trail at Lake El Reno was postponed. The ceremony will be at 9 a.m. Friday on the east...

Forum says more global downturn expected Sat, Nov 8, 2008 | Add a comment DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Business leaders gathered in Dubai on Saturday and warned the world to brace for more painful economic times, but said the victory of U.S. President-elect Barack...

Oklahoma House Republicans to pick leadership team Thu, Nov 6, 2008 | Add a comment After helping to increase his party's political control of the state House to the largest margin ever, Republican House Speaker Chris Benge is expected to remain in the post when House Republicans...

SMALL TALK Tue, Nov 4, 2008 | Add a comment OKLAHOMA business show scheduled DUNCAN — The Fifth Annual Holiday Biz Showcase is set for 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Women’s Business Center, Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma...

Sources: Mott to leave Hornets Sun, Jul 9, 2006 LAS VEGAS - The Hornets are expected to announce on Monday that team president Paul Mott will no longer be with the team, multiple league sources said Sunday. As of late Sunday night, it...

Move to set missions at 10% is struck down Wed, Jun 14, 2006 GREENSBORO, N.C. Southern Baptist Convention messengers on Tuesday rejected a proposal that urged churches to give 10 percent of their undesignated receipts to the denomination's mission and...

It's fitting to recall 'soldiers of faith' Sat, May 27, 2006 Memorial Day was created as a federal holiday to honor the men and women who died in military service to their country. Today, many people also observe the day by honoring their loved ones who...

Investors sending money to state Thu, May 18, 2006 Surging energy prices and the recent success of several Oklahoma companies has led Wall Street investors to pump increasing amounts of money into the local economy, industry observers say. While...

No. 3: Recovery of profits led to Vintage sale Thu, May 18, 2006 The sale of underperforming assets and the return of a former chief executive helped propel Tulsa-based Vintage Petroleum Inc. back to profitability just in time for the company to be acquired....

No. 1: Arena Resources - The timing was perfect Thu, May 18, 2006 The timing couldn't have been better for Arena Resources Inc. After about 2½ years of buying oil and gas properties, the small Tulsa-based exploration and production company began increasing...

NewsOK is in business every day Thu, May 18, 2006 NewsOK is in business. The annual Oklahoma Inc. special section comes out with your Sunday paper this weekend, so it seems like a perfect time to remind you about everything business-related we...

Hornets continue relocating, marketing efforts in city Thu, May 18, 2006 With the start of their home season in Oklahoma City less than six weeks away, the New Orleans Hornets have hit the ground running. And local business leaders are matching them stride-for-stride....

Elena Torres, U.S. Grant Thu, May 18, 2006 Athletics: Qualified for the state cross country meet. Member of four all-city championship teams. Four-year varsity runner in cross country and track. Competed in 1,600, 3,200 and 3,200 relays....

Ricky Peters, Newcastle Thu, May 18, 2006 Athletics: All-conference in basketball. Played varsity three years in basketball and three years in golf. Earned seven letters in sports. Fox 25 scholar-athlete of the week. Academics:...

Randee Lucas, Jones Thu, May 18, 2006 Athletics: Two-time all-conference honorable mention in basketball. Three-time state qualifier in track. Competed at the varsity level four years in track, three years in basketball and two...