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23/07/2025

🏆 Nomination deadline next week for our Woman of the Year awards! 🏆

These awards recognize Oklahoma’s prominent women who epitomize leadership in both their professional endeavors and in the communities where they live.

Nominations 🔗: https://bit.ly/3H8h70X

23/07/2025

The State Suppliers Expo returns to OKC this August, offering Oklahoma businesses a unique opportunity to connect directly with state agencies and explore government contracting opportunities.

The 2025 State Suppliers Expo returns Aug. 5–6 in OKC, offering vendor registration, networking and contracting with Oklahoma agencies.

23/07/2025

Nearly 9 in 10 Americans ages 50 and older say they rely on Social Security for their income or plan to, while 78% of all adults worry it won’t provide enough to live on in retirement.

AARP's 2025 report finds just 36% of Americans are confident in Social Security, as fears grow over retirement readiness and future benefit cuts.

23/07/2025

Public broadcasting stations in the OKC metro are trying to mitigate the loss of vital funding after Congress clawed back $1.1B in a rescission package.

Oklahoma public stations scramble to replace CPB funds after Congress rescinds $1.1B, threatening local NPR and PBS programming.

22/07/2025

To celebrate 50 years in business, JASCO shut down operations and sent nearly 350 employees across Oklahoma City to volunteer for Giving Hope Day.

JASCO shut down operations for its 50th anniversary to send 350 employees to volunteer across Oklahoma City as part of “Giving Hope Day.”

22/07/2025

SSM Health St. Anthony becomes the first in OKC to upgrade to the da Vinci 5 surgical system, offering faster recovery, smaller incisions and improved patient outcomes.

SSM Health St. Anthony debuts Oklahoma City's first da Vinci 5 robot, reducing surgery time, scarring and recovery for patients.

22/07/2025

Oklahoma City’s aerospace sector has soared to $8.8 billion in output and 80,000+ jobs, making it one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most resilient aerospace hubs.

Oklahoma City’s aerospace industry added 9,000 jobs and $3.9B in output since 2015, fueled by MRO growth and public-private expansion.

21/07/2025

Over $7.5 million in federal grants were not distributed to Oklahoma CareerTech at the beginning of the fiscal year to fund adult education programs.

Oklahoma CareerTech may lose $7.5M in federal funding amid immigration concerns, halting adult education programs across the state.

21/07/2025

⚠️ Don't miss out on our Beacon Awards & Empowering Women event! ⚠️

This celebration honors organizations with a philanthropic impact, as well as companies and organizations that focus on supporting and elevating women in Oklahoma.

Registration 🔗: https://bit.ly/3FxvjAh

21/07/2025

We’re proud to announce the winners of The Journal Record’s 2025 Beacon and Empowering Women Awards! Join us in celebrating their achievements at a special awards dinner on August 21 at the Oklahoma History Center.

🎟️ Reserve your ticket here: https://web.cvent.com/event/a36e23dc-2259-42c0-a2ab-a995790a68d9/regProcessStep1

The Journal Record honors Oklahoma companies uplifting communities and empowering women at the 2025 Beacon and Empowering Women Awards on Aug. 21.

18/07/2025

Oklahoma businesses may avoid double damages in wage investigations thanks to a new federal policy that limits liquidated damages to court cases only.

A new DOL bulletin ends pre-litigation liquidated damages, easing financial pressure on Oklahoma employers facing wage investigations.

18/07/2025

If productivity is slipping, it’s not just burnout—it’s often misalignment and unclear ownership.

In this 60-minute edition of our webinar series, join Jaime Raul Zepeda, Executive Vice President and Principal Consultant at Best Companies Group, as he breaks down the hidden causes of declining productivity—and how leaders can address them head-on.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8817509633566/WN_xgVKm_WbRum7ORq-MEfEGA #/registration