Economy - 01.17.2012

Oklahoma City women business owners report growth in 2012

In a poll conducted last week by EWF International, over 67% of Women Business Owners in the Oklahoma City Metro Area plan on hiring new employees this year. Read more

Education - 01.19.2012

UCO Small Business Development Center adds new locations in Edmond and Norman

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Oklahoma City’s prime resource for small-business advisement is growing into metro-area suburbs. Read more

Compass - 01.23.2012

Compass: 2-1-2012

News and notes on business development in Oklahoma City.

by okcBIZ Staff

“USA Canoe/Kayak is launching a new era in paddle sports in the United States, with a focus on enabling U.S. athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence in Olympic, Paralympic and other international competition,” says Joe Jacobi, USA Canoe/ Kayak CEO. Read more

On The Move - 01.26.2012

Skirvin names new food and beverage outlets manager

Matt Suckow named new Food and Beverage Outlets Manager and will oversee the daily operations of the hotel’s food and beverage services.

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The Skirvin Hilton Hotel has named Matt Suckow as their new Food and Beverage Outlets Manager. As part of his duties, Suckow will oversee the award-winning Park Avenue Grill and the Red Piano lounge.
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Energy - 02.02.2012

Assets International opens Oklahoma office to expand mineral rights owners investigative services

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Assets International, an asset recovery company specializing in locating missing heirs, mineral rights owners and other beneficiaries, is expanding its work in oil and gas in Oklahoma with the opening of a satellite office in Oklahoma City effective February 1, 2012. Read more

Economy - 02.10.2012

Forecasters see big things for city, downtown in 2012

by Kelley Chambers

Clandestine corporate headquarter plans, water, web startups and onion burgers were the topics of discussion at the yearly Commercial Real Estate Council’s Forecast. The event brought together commercial real estate experts to discuss the state of the local market, hear from experts, and get a look at what is expected for the coming year. Read more

Real Estate - 02.10.2012

Texas company plans senior center in Norman

by Kelley Chambers

StoneGate Senior Living, based in Lewisville, Texas, purchased 6.7 acres of land in the ever-expanding NRH Medical Park West in Norman for $1.9 million. Read more

Government - 02.17.2012

Bricktown bar bill goes to state Senate

by Heidi Rambo Centrella

Oklahoma's liquor laws soon may be tweaked. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, with the support of University of Central Oklahoma, the city of Oklahoma City, Downtown OKC Inc. and Bricktown Association, hopes new legislation will quickly receive the governor's blessing. Read more

Retail - 02.23.2012

Coffee? Ticket, please.

by Kelley Chambers

In southern California, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf shops seem to be as ubiquitous as Starbucks. Head west, and you will find locations in several markets, but, to date, the chain has not had a presence in Oklahoma. Read more

Architecture - 02.27.2012

Elliott + Associates architects awarded 'Best of Year' for Café 501 redesign

'Interior Design' magazine recognizes Elliott + Associates for three Classen Curve projects.

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Elliott + Associates Architects was recently honored for its work designing Café 501 at Classen Curve, owned by Pete and Sheree Holloway.
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News and notes on business development in Oklahoma City.

Matt Suckow named new Food and Beverage Outlets Manager and will oversee the daily operations of the hotel’s food and beverage services.

'Interior Design' magazine recognizes Elliott + Associates for three Classen Curve projects.