Some people take chamber of commerce jobs for the prestige. Others take them as stepping stones for their future. Read more

In the travel industry for 27 years now, Express Travel consultant Ann West says she’s always been one to try different marketing techniques to attract clients.
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When leaders from the U.S., Canada and Mexico convened in 1992 to sign the North American Free Trade Agreement, local pork producers figured trade opportunities soon would expand. Eighteen years later, they’re still waiting. Read more

If real estate is all about location, then new Oklahoma Association of Realtors CEO Lisa G. Noon says she and the 8,500 Realtors she now leads are in the perfect spot. Read more

As a Mid-America Christian University student, Kristi Hayes knew her future would be in ministry. But little did the Skyline Church youth pastor know that years later she would be an international retailer whose goal was to educate the world — one child at a time. Read more

He reads books like “The Art of War” and “The Millionaire Next Door.” Read more

As Oklahoma companies continue to deal with rising health insurance premiums, the No. 1 question on most employers’ minds is an easy one: Why? Read more

Dish soap. Paper towels. Dog food.
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Oklahoma´s chief executive officers are realizing that investing in early childhood education today may be the best way to get a more qualified workforce tomorrow. Read more

After two years of research and development, Tyler Signs General Manager Matt Hinkle says the time has come for every Oklahoma City business to have the opportunity to own an electronic message display board. Read more

For more than four decades now, Gary Story just can’t seem to stay away from Frontier City. Read more

Metro chambers of commerce representatives are downright giddy these days when you talk about their legislative agendas. And while most still have many of the same topics on their wish lists as years past, having a new governor teamed with a Republican-controlled Legislature has many feeling like this will be the year for change. Read more

Hair seems to be a growth industry in Central Oklahoma. Within the past 18 months, both Anthony David and Paul Mitchell partner schools have opened academies in the metro. The reason, stylists and teachers say, is the harsh economy and the opportunity to earn upward of $2,000 a week while setting your own schedule. Read more

The day after Martin van der Laan pulled into Oklahoma City, the first of two back-to-back blizzards hit Oklahoma. Read more

Pick virtually any leading health indicator and you’re bound to find Oklahoma residents near or at the bottom. Read more