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...

Business People: Sunday November 30, 2008 Sat, Nov 29, 2008 | Add a comment →Terracon Consultants names Todd Koscheski environmental field scientist, Ross Davis environmental scientist, Denika Givens environmental administrative assistant, and Jennifer LaMie...

Think small during nation’s recession, healthy and healing businesses say Sat, Nov 29, 2008 | Add a comment NEW YORK — An economic downturn, while fraught with pain and problems for so many small businesses, can also have some upsides for companies. Some are to be expected — a tough economy...

OKLAHOMA BRIEFS: Politics aim at Medicaid Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Add a comment HEALTH CARE POLICIES AIM AT MEDICAID National life and health insurer Bankers Life and Casualty Co. has begun selling policies in Oklahoma aimed at helping consumers pay for long-term care without...

Oklahoma Business Almanac Sat, Nov 15, 2008 | Add a comment Seminars Tuesday →Institute of Internal Auditors presents "The Fall Seminar,” Tuesday and Wednesday, Clarion Meridian Hotel and Convention Center, 737 S Meridian Ave. Contact:...

Oklahoma City Calendar Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Add a comment Nov. 14 →Coffee, The Yukon City Council and Chamber of Commerce community coffee will be 8:30 a.m. at Mazzio’s Italian Eatery, 1097 S Cornwell Drive. Nov. 15 →Ribbon cutting,...

HB 1804 draws new legal challenge in Oklahoma Sat, Nov 8, 2008 DENVER — Labor unions, immigration advocates, civil rights groups and even the National Center for Lesbian Rights have joined business groups to battle parts of Oklahoma’s...

Banks have cash to lend; now they need borrowers Fri, Nov 7, 2008 | Add a comment NEW YORK — Billions of federal bailout dollars are flooding the system, credit markets are loosening and many banks say they are ready to lend. But a crucial piece needed to solve the credit...

CHRISTMAS CARE: Help for troops Fri, Nov 7, 2008 | Add a comment Help for troops The Edmond/North Oklahoma City Blue Star Mothers and Henderson Hills Baptist Church are requesting the community’s help to bring Christmas cheer to deployed U.S. troops....

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...

Moore library to host workshop to give entrepreneurs legal advice Tue, Nov 4, 2008 | Comments 1 MOORE — A workshop about how to avoid legal pitfalls when starting a small business will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Moore Public Library, 225 S Howard Ave. The workshop will cover legal...

IN STOCK: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 Mon, Nov 3, 2008 | Add a comment Amazon One of the worst things about getting a new gadget or toy is trying to free it from the hard plastic casing that houses many products. Amazon.com Inc. said Monday it is working with...

Federal minimum wage rises to $6.55 today Thu, Jul 24, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- About 2 million Americans get a raise Thursday as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. The bad news: Higher gas and food prices are swallowing it up, and some small...

Festival activities to begin Fri, Aug 11, 2006 HOLLIS -- The Black-Eyed Pea Festival starts Saturday in Hollis. Activities include a parade, the Jack Rabbit Junction Western Show, the old iron tractor pull, Harmon County Opry, ranch rodeo...

Festivities set for prison rodeo Mon, Aug 7, 2006 McALESTER -- Final preparations are under way for the 66th annual Oklahoma State Prison Rodeo for Aug. 17-19 in McAlester. On Aug. 17, the McAlester Downtown Merchant Association will host a...

Hispanic chamber looking for leader Thu, Aug 3, 2006 The Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has launched a search for an executive director. Fred Ramos, who served as the chamber's president and chief executive officer since August...

We're the top ... if you count cow-chip throwing Sun, Jul 30, 2006 Everyone knows Oklahoma City is the state capital. What they may not know is that Oklahoma is home to many other capitals. Noble, for example, is the undisputed rose rock capital of the...

House GOP pressing vote on minimum wage Thu, Jul 27, 2006 WASHINGTON -- House Republican leaders, giving in to political reality, plan a vote to raise the $5.15 minimum wage before leaving Washington this weekend for a five-week recess. "Whether people...

Merchants offer ‘tax-free’ sales Wed, Jul 19, 2006 BARTLESVILLE -- Participating merchants in Bartlesville and Dewey are offering discounts for shoppers Aug. 5 and 6 in a “tax-free” weekend. Participating businesses will give...

GOP lieutenant governor candidates demonstrate similarities on issues Tue, Jul 11, 2006 Few differences could be found Monday between the two front-running GOP candidates for lieutenant governor. Both agreed they are conservative and said they favor cuts in the state's income tax,...