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It was August 1983, right after Penn Square Bank fell in late 1982, and we were in the midst of a full-blown financial depression in Oklahoma. Money was scarce. Banks and savings and loans we’re closing daily. We were experiencing the worst financial collapse in Oklahoma’s history. The oil boom had just gone bust. People’s tithe the year before was now more than their entire income. I witnessed the weekly income of the church we attended drop over 50% in 90 days, and we hadn’t lost a single family.
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When it comes to local restaurants, it’s not out of the ordinary to hear the phrase “family business.” However, Farmers Grain, located just west of downtown Edmond, takes the concept to new heights.
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Marketing automation is an invaluable tool for businesses looking to increase their reach and grow their customer base. By automating marketing tasks, companies can save time and money while also gaining greater insight into the success of their campaigns.
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With a career-long passion for education, Dr. Angela Grunewald now serves as superintendent for Edmond Public Schools (EPS). She’s the first female superintendent in the district’s history.
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I picked up “Becoming Bulletproof” by Evy Poumpouras to read over Christmas and New Year’s break. Actually, I downloaded the audiobook and then bought the hardback. I am usually drawn to books that are read by the author, as you get a sense of meaning and extra tidbits not always shared by a professional narrator or in the published print version. “Becoming Bulletproof” is no different. Poumpouras includes a few interview segments between her and her husband explaining and expanding on some of the subjects in the book.
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What in the world has happened to customer service? Hardly a day goes by that I don’t feel disrespected or ignored in a store or on a call to “customer service.” I’m old-fashioned, and I grew up in very small towns, where I often knew the owner of a business.
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As the election for Edmond mayor nears, Edmond Business interviewed incumbent Mayor Darrell Davis and his opponent, Brian Shellem, ahead of the April 4 vote.
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For those waiting to hit the green at the newly renovated KickingBird Golf Club, tee time may come later than planned.
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Due to recent legislation that passed a few years ago, high school students in Edmond—and across the state—now have academic plans for whatever careers they’re interested in, and those plans include work-based learning opportunities.
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2022 was our 15th year in business as TeamLogic IT of Oklahoma City. It was also my 60th year in the business world—most of it in corporate America. As I recently thought about my experiences over the years, it occurred to me I may have acquired some knowledge or wisdom that could help others. I think it’s time I started sharing what I’ve learned before I forget most of it!
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