A professional development strategist urged students who are part of a Tulsa Regional Chamber initiative called Tulsa’s NextGEN Talent (TNT) to chase their passions. “Dreams are fleeting; motivation is fleeting,” Cordney McClain said. “Inspiration is eternal. Inspiration is going to keep you going. “When it comes to more»

Noting River Parks’ inception as a recreation space between 11th and 31st streets, Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum on Tuesday marveled at its transformation during the past half century. “You think about the transformation of Turkey Mountain over the last 10, 15 years,” said Bynum, who spoke at the River Parks Authority’s 50-year more»

Charting a course for the next 50 years, Webco Industries on Tuesday celebrated a new facility named after its founder. Close to 200 people turned out for the christening of the 72,000-square-foot F.W. Weber Leadership Campus in Sand Springs. “The fact is that none of us have done anything to deserve this facility,” said Webco CEO Dana Weber, more»

Motivating messages from Tulsa Regional Chamber leadership and an Oklahoma senator highlighted Monday’s launch of the Chamber’s annual Tulsa’s NextGEN Talent (TNT) initiative. TNT pairs college-bound, Black high school students with local companies and provides three weeks of career exploration and experiential learning. The more»

Navigating the waters of much-needed flood control, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Friday celebrated a $50 million state appropriation for repairs to the Tulsa/West Tulsa Levee System. Surrounding Stitt for a symbolic signing of the bill in the Tulsa County Commission office were more than two dozen legislators, regional partners and community leaders. more»

Diagnosed with the hair-loss disease alopecia at age 6, Shalynne Jackson used to struggle with how people looked at her. “Society told me that I had to have hair to be beautiful,” she said. Jackson’s liberation came decades later when she tossed the wig and was embraced by a co-worker eager to hear her story. “I was able to lean more»

If you try telling Webco Industries CEO Dana Weber that her business has 1,400 employees, she is liable to correct you. In her mind, she has 1,400 entrepreneurs. “Most people think an entrepreneur is someone who goes out and starts a company,” Weber said. “I have a different definition. To me, if you take ownership of your job and your more»

When Doug Linehan took over as executive director of the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) in January 2022, he said he was confronted with a “toxic” and “broken” culture. Introducing himself during his first week on the job, Linehan remembers meeting a female employee who appeared nervous to see him. “She said, ‘I’ve more»