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Have you ever thought about what it takes to be a leader, a true leader? When you think of leadership, who do you see? Do you see a politician, an activist, or a humanitarian? John Maxwell said, “The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” Where…
Oklahoma Christian University (OC) recently announced it is going against the trend of rising tuition for graduate business degrees like a Master of Business Administration or a Master of Accounting. According to OC, citing a nonprofit AccessLex Institute study, the cost of graduate and professional school has steadily increased since the 1990s. Instead, following the…
Thanks to a successful Edmond business leader, the American Cancer Society (ACS) broke ground in March on Oklahoma’s first Hope Lodge. The $16.7 million facility will offer cancer patients and their caregivers free lodging while they travel to receive care from medical centers in the greater Oklahoma City area. The Hope Lodge is named in recognition…
In 2019, President of Poligram Mike Osburn consulted with Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell about a dream. “I envisioned an Edmond motorcycle tour, but Matt quickly changed my dream to a bicycle ride to enhance healthy lifestyles and Edmond’s presence on Route 66,” Osburn said. Hence, Edmond Cycle 66, powered by OU Health, was officially born.…
As our city continues to grow, it’s crucial to support and prioritize strong schools. Over the past year, we’ve seen the importance of quality education for our students, and the upcoming 2021 Edmond Public Schools bond issue allows us to continue providing excellent schooling and investing in the next generation of leaders in our community.…
The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to host eight ribbon cuttings throughout February and March to celebrate three anniversaries, three new businesses, and two new locations. We appreciate our local business owners’ dedication and look forward to watching them flourish in the Edmond community!
What better way to welcome spring to Downtown Edmond than with a new open-air street festival? This innovative event will cultivate a diverse art scene while supporting local businesses. VIBES puts a new spin on the traditional “art walk,” and businesses play a crucial role. It will span fifteen blocks in Downtown Edmond from 5:00…
The Oklahoma Professional Sales Association (OKPSA) welcomed guest speakers Tim Priebe and Phil Klutts, Edmond Business owners, to their luncheon on March 17th. Tim and Phil shared their journey of starting Edmond Business as an online business magazine that focuses on Edmond, Oklahoma. Mike Crandall, the founder of OKPSA, said, “As the only professional association…
After more than a decade of transformative growth, the Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma held its first Virtual Town Hall Meeting to kick off the Transit System Plan development for its six-member cities. The first meeting was on Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom, and the recording is available on their website. There…
Sandler Training is an international training and development organization with local operations in Oklahoma City. The company is giving The STEAM Engine, a nonprofit organization in Oklahoma, a scholarship worth $65,000 of professional development training. The scholarship includes consulting, coaching, and training. The STEAM Engine was founded six months before the pandemic set in, and…
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