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MIDFIRST BANK ISSUES $250,000 PLEDGE TO CELEBRATE DEAN MCGEE EYE INSTITUTE’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – In honor of the Dean McGee Eye Institute’s (DMEI’s) 50th anniversary in 2025, MidFirst Bank has pledged $250,000 over five years in support of the Institute’s mission of serving all Oklahomans and the global community through excellence and leadership in patient care, education, and vision research. For 50 years,

PwC announces Nathan Rice as new Oklahoma City Office Managing Partner

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Oklahoma City, OK — PwC announced that Nathan Rice has been named the next Managing Partner of its Oklahoma City office. He will take over the role later this year from John McNamara when he retires. Nathan is a long-serving assurance partner in the firm’s Oklahoma City office with extensive experience advising public and private

Oklahoma Collegiate Entrepreneurs Awarded $167K at Entrepreneur’s Cup

Monday, April 28, 2025

The 2025 Entrepreneur’s Cup, hosted by i2E and presented by Love’s Travel Stops, awarded more than $167,000 to student entrepreneurs from colleges and universities across Oklahoma. Now in its 21st year, the statewide competition challenges students to develop innovative business plans and pitch their ideas to industry leaders—culminating in an awards dinner held in Oklahoma City.

Griffin Media names Andy Miller as vice president of digital content

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (April 2, 2025) – Griffin Media, an Oklahoma-owned multimedia company, announced today that Andy Miller has joined the team as vice president of digital content. In this role, Miller oversees the storytelling and distribution of original content through multiple digital channels and platforms – station websites, apps,

Oklahoma goes blue to protect children during child abuse prevention month

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

One in seven children in Oklahoma County will experience abuse—this April, The CARE Center is turning that statistic into action. Oklahoma County’s only child advocacy center is calling on all Oklahomans to join the fight against child abuse this April during its annual Paint the Town Blue campaign in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

 

Puzzle Piece Ranch: A Family’s Mission to Build a Haven for Individuals with Special Needs

Monday, March 17, 2025

"In Oklahoma, families of children with special needs often struggle to find spaces where their loved ones can thrive. Amanda and Jeremy Haysmer know this challenge all too well. Inspired by their son Wyatt, they are on a mission to change that by creating Puzzle Piece Ranch, a first-of-its-kind sanctuary designed for individuals with special needs to learn, play, and grow in an inclusive, nature-based environment."

Mike Jackson shares key priorities for Oklahoma's 2025 Legislative Session

Thursday, February 13, 2025

As the 2025 legislative session unfolds, the Chamber's Senior Vice President of Government & Community Relations Mike Jackson shares his insights on key priorities for Oklahoma’s future. In this Q&A, Jackson discusses several legislative initiatives, such as ensuring the state's economic development programs stay competitive, fostering

Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, P.C. Appoints Susan Riden as Chief Operations Officer

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, P.C. (FSB), Oklahoma’s largest locally owned architecture and engineering firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Susan Riden as Chief Operating Officer (COO).