36 Degrees North is Tulsa’s basecamp for entrepreneurs, remote workers, and startups. They provide the high-quality workspace, helpful resources, and vibrant community entrepreneurs need to build growing companies and drive economic impact in Tulsa. More at 36n.co
46 VC invests in early-stage technologies, driving lasting impact. They invest in a diverse array of startups across industries and are able to yield greater returns. The market growth opportunity can be greater because the companies they back are pursuing problems that make a big impact with less competition. More at 46.capital
Through a focused curriculum and real-world experience, ACM@UCO prepares students for careers in the music industry. Offering two fully accredited Bachelor of Applied Technology degrees and three Associate Degrees, students are mentored by faculty who have toured, recorded and performed with Grammy award-winning artists The campus houses four professional recording studios, five large rehearsal spaces, fully-equipped classrooms and practice rooms, two technology labs and a 200- capacity concert venue. More at acm.uco.edu
Accel is committed to providing innovative accounting and finance staffing solutions in the Oklahoma City area. All recruiters are Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) with a combined 70 years’ experience in public and private accounting. More at accelfinancial.com
The American Red Cross Serving Oklahoma is responsible for the safety and preparedness of Oklahomans living in 77 counties. It responds to disasters, teaches people how to save lives, bring military families closer together, delivers critical family emergency messages to Oklahomans serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and provides support for their families at home. More at redcross.org/local/oklahoma
Artio is a creative agency specializing in film and music promotions and projects across the state of Oklahoma. More at artioservices.com
Based in Tulsa with team members nationwide, Asemio supports the public health, education, criminal justice, and social services sectors working to make the world a better place. Since 2013, their work has built pathways that connect people, organizations, and ideas supported by the power of technology to leave a lasting positive impact on communities through improved service delivery, actionable insights, and data-driven decision-making. More at https://asemio.com/who-we-are/
Located in Oklahoma City, A date with Iris is a store that offers a unique collection of gifts and one-of-a-kind flower arrangements for any occasion. The owner is involved with community projects and networks across the Oklahoma City area. More at facebook.com/A-Date-With-Iris-103535969697812
Beam’s started its story in 1953 with an Oklahoman entrepreneur started fabricating and installing seat covers for motor vehicles. They started to manufacture automotive seatbelts in 1955. The company is known for working with customers who value products that require sophisticated engineering and outstanding customer service. They are proud to continue this tradition today as part of Shield Restraint Systems, Inc. Beam’s product knowledge has increased over the years, and they now offer a wider array of restraint components while remaining flexible to customers’ needs. More at seatbelts.net
Blue Seven strives to be more than just a place to buy products. As a company putting high value on people, they wanted to explore new ways to connect with the artists, merchants, designers, and customers who make up their community. More at myblueseven.com
BOLD Multimedia offers a variety of services that help customers get their messages out. Their keen attention to detail, print design, website design, event planning, social media management, and numerous other forms of public communication enables the client to achieve their goals. More at bold-multimedia.com
Box Talent Agency has been setting the industry standard by booking and promoting entertainment in more than 35 states since 1987. Their networks provide clients with access to local and national artists and acts. Their services include event planning, production and consulting on a variety of entertainment-related projects. More at boxtalent.com
In 2021 Boyd Street Ventures opened to address the problem that Oklahoma-based startups weren’t getting the attention of the country’s leading venture capital firms and that these ventures were few in number and small in stature. Based in Norman, they focus on “under-the-radar” startups and being active investors in their portfolio companies. More at https://www.boydstreetventures.com/about
The Bridges Foundation was founded in 1964 by a group of parents who wanted a place for their loved ones with developmental disabilities to gain vocational training, grow life-skills, and increase independence. Its mission quickly became to enhance the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and the community through training, education, employment services and advocacy. Today, the agency continues to put the mission into action by providing connections to local job placements, supported community employment, on-the-job training and community resources to both clients and their families. More at bridgestulsa.org
In late 1960, an ambitious college student began using his camera to take pictures at fraternity parties, which were then developed and sold to the members. A makeshift processing lab, and the trademarked photographs that are known as “Party Pics” were born. Candid Color Systems was formally established in 1972 and has been the leader in special events photo finishing and photography for 40 years. More at candid.com
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Chesapeake Energy Corporation is powered by dedicated and innovative employees who are focused on discovering and responsibly developing leading positions in top U.S. oil and gas companies. With a goal to achieve net-zero direct GHG emissions by 2035, Chesapeake is committed to safely answering the call for affordable, reliable, lower carbon energy. More at chk.com
Citizens Bank of Edmond is a community bank located in downtown Edmond. They are committed to serving their customers and their community through a variety of products and services, as well as several community projects. More at mycitizens.bank
The City of Norman is a local government body that provides residents, visitors, new residents and students with the resources and services they need. More at normanok.gov
Clear Channel helps advertisers create inspiring out-of-home campaigns via traditional and digital display formats in roadside, urban, transit and airport environments, on street furniture and at retail near point of sale. More at clearchanneloutdoor.com
Coffey & Consult is a human-centered technology and brand identity firm for small to medium-sized business owners. More at ashleycoffey.com
Cortado Ventures are early-stage venture capital firm that invests in ambitious, growth-focused companies, backing a new generation of economic prosperity for the Midcontinent region. They invest in capital-efficient businesses that leverage technology to scale in the Fintech, Biotech, Aerospace, Ag Tech, Energy Tech, Manufacturing and Logistics sectors. More at cortado.ventures
Dead People's Stuff is a home and office-decor warehouse where unique, extravagant wares from all over the globe are displayed. From one-of-a-kind accent doors to art deco lighting, we source goods that were built with craftsmanship and quality in mind. Pursuing, restoring and offering these distinctive design artifacts, we provide our clients the opportunity to own inspired architectural elements. More at deadpeoplesstuffok.com
Dellaterra Pasta was established in 2011 with a single goal in mind: making delicious pasta using American-grown wheat. They work directly with millers and farmers to source our ingredients. More at dellaterrapasta.com
Discovery Lab is an educational resource for Tulsa providing outreach museum classes to area schools and organizations, and as a field trip destination. Exhibits and programming encourage the development of executive function and process skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Educational content focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM), and health and wellness, and complements and supplements current school curriculum. It is a community hub that appeals to families regardless of income, education, or ethnicity, and impacts underserved children in many of Tulsa’s Title I schools. More at discoverylab.org
Drõv Technologies’ mission is to deliver future-facing, durable systems to enhance client profitability and safety. More at drovtechnologies.com
Eden Salon and Spa is a full-service salon. They offer skin care services and treatments, nail treatments and hair remedies. Their staff stay up to date with the latest techniques and products for the services they offer. More at edensalon.com
Eide Bailly is a well-known accounting firm that has been in business since 1917. They continue to attract new clients as they retain their original customer base. It is a company that will continue to give people the accounting help they need at any time they need it. More at eidebailly.com
Elemental Coffee Roasters is a small-batch roastery and cafe in Oklahoma City, OK. They source, sample, import, roast and deliver the finest coffees available in the world. Elemental seeks to generate a passion for coffee in both individuals and companies as they partake in ongoing sourcing projects. More at elementalcoffee.com
The Norman Firehouse Art Center enriches the community by offering creative visual arts education, experiences, and exhibitions. Since its inception in 1970, the Firehouse has had a history of excellence as a community arts center, offering accessible visual arts programming to individuals of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, including underserved groups like adults with disabilities, veterans, and disadvantaged students in Title I schools. More at https://www.normanfirehouse.com
In 1934, Sam Miller founded Francis Oil & Gas, a family-owned upstream oil and gas development company. Nearly 90 years later, the great-grandson of Miller, David Jankowsky, returned to his hometown of Tulsa armed with the Francis name and the resolve to bring clean energy assets to the heartland. Founded in 2015, Francis Energy continues to honor the trailblazing spirit of its namesake while contributing towards a clean energy future for the next generation. More at francisenergy.com
Freestyle is described as the intersection between strategy and creativity. It is a full-service marketing and advertising firm that partners with Oklahoma organizations, state agencies, nonprofits and businesses that contribute to the betterment of our vibrant state. Since its founding in 2007, Freestyle has evolved into one of the Metro 50 “Fastest-Growing” companies employing an award-winning team with a full range of marketing capabilities and a heart for helping our clients through strategic, creative marketing. More at freestyleokc.com
Founded as Thomas Brothers Produce, FreshPoint Oklahoma serves most of the state of Oklahoma, providing the finest quality produce and service. The cornerstone of the company is to offer customers “The Total Quality Food Service Experience”. More at https://www.freshpoint.com/oklahomacity/
FreshRX Oklahoma is a USDA-funded non-profit food prescription program (PRx). PRxs are medical or preventive services that give healthy fruits and vegetables to patients with diet-related health conditions, who are food insecure, and/or face challenges in accessing nutritious foods. More at freshrxok.org
Since 2018, Gathering Place has been a space to celebrate and gather. Gathering Place is a project led by George Kaiser Family Foundation with the mission that all become united in our love for our community. It is the ultimate expression of Tulsa’s spirit of unity. A place for everyone. More at https://www.gatheringplace.org/our-story
GH Guernsey provides a wide range of engineering, architecture, and consulting services to multiple markets, including healthcare, oil and gas, power and energy, sports and entertainment, tribal government, commercial, industrial, higher education, cooperative and municipal utilities, municipalities, federal government agencies, county, and state governmental agencies, and international. More at guernsey.us
GitWit is an innovation consultancy that helps businesses develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems. The company offers a range of services including design-thinking workshops, innovation strategy development, and startup incubation. GitWit is known for its outside-the-box thinking and its ability to help businesses achieve breakthrough results. More at gitwit.com
A full service studio with all amenities and production gear necessary to make a high quality feature film or TV series with a 12-acre full-service soundstage/campus. More at greenpasturesstudio.com
Since 1981, Home Creations has dedicated themselves to building new homes in Oklahoma that offer the latest in amenities, design, and location at an unbeatable value. More at homecreations.com
House of Clay is a pottery studio and supply store that offers classes, workshops, and a wide variety of pottery supplies to the community for over 50 years. House of Clay is dedicated to fostering creativity and providing a welcoming space for artists of all skill levels. More at thehouseofclay.com
The shop carries men’s & women's clothing, vintage & reworked apparel, Oklahoma goods, fresh-cut floral by the stem, potted plants, card and candles, and plenty of other gifts. The Human Interaction is set up in a post office building from the early 1900s in the middle of downtown Norman, OK. More at thehumaninteraction.com
IMMY manufactures, markets, and distributes innovative lines of diagnostic tests and reagents for infectious diseases. Founded in 1979, IMMY has evolved from a company that filled a need in the market to an organization with a global focus on saving lives through the production of affordable diagnostics. More at immy.com
IAO is a non-profit arts organization and art space, and a community event space. Their mission is to support contemporary and experimental artists of all disciplines and creating space for artists to impact their community. They started as a grassroots organization in 1979. IAO has since grown to become a space that supports poets, visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, dancers and more. More at facebook.com/IndividualArtists
i2E was created in response to an Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) initiative and has become a nationally recognized private, not-for-profit corporation. They work directly with entrepreneurs, researchers and companies to help them commercialize their technologies, launch and grow new businesses and access needed capital. Their focus is on growing innovative small businesses in Oklahoma and making a positive impact on the state’s economy. More at i2e.org
Integrity Oklahoma, LLC is a full-service real estate brokerage. Established in 2009, they specialize in residential and commercial sales, property management, investor resourcing, and commercial leasing. More at integrityokc.com
InTulsa believes in building a more vibrant and inclusive Tulsa for all. As career builders, they believe that the right people and opportunities have the power to transform lives and improve communities. They connect innovative businesses with diverse talent. More at intulsa.com
The Ronnie K. Irani Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth is an economic development organization at the University of Oklahoma specializing in technology commercialization, software business development, social entrepreneurship, and agile product design. As a nexus of entrepreneurial activity in the state, I-CCEW provides immersive learning experiences, collaborative spaces, high-impact programming, and entrepreneurial consulting to graduate and undergraduate students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members in Norman, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City. More at ou.edu/iccew
iThemes Media LLC, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, seeks to offer the best-quality, premium WordPress themes for small businesses and bloggers. They develop resources to help any website reach its full potential. These include technical skills, tutorials, weekly reports and more. More at ithemes.com
Since 1903, The Journal Record Publishing Co. has been a multifaceted media company that specializes in business, legislative and legal-related information sources. The Journal Record is the company’s flagship, award-winning daily newspaper that includes a daily print paper and a 24/7 website. Both focus on local and statewide business trends and in-depth stories that convey the voice of the Oklahoma business community. More at journalrecord.com
Kam’s Kookery is the premier catering company that embraces the concept of slow food. They believe that good food takes time, and we they committed to serving culinary delights that are thoughtfully prepared and crafted with care. They prioritize quality over quantity, sourcing the freshest, locally grown ingredients to create dishes that are both delicious and sustainable. More at https://kamskookery.com
KGOU Radio is a full-service public radio station, licensed to the University of Oklahoma and operated by OU Outreach. Its mission is to inform audiences about the issues that affect their lives, help them be better prepared to make decisions and be more engaged in their community. More at kgou.org
Kidvation Global’s student-centric learning programs equip youth ages 8 – 15 with applied skills and business competencies to help them develop the global perspective they need in an increasingly connected world. Their programs connect young people worldwide to create innovative solutions for present-day issues. When young people learn to apply imaginative thinking they can improve communities and develop innovative solutions that inspire social change. More at https://kidvationglobal.com
Founded in 2016, Kitchen 66 is Tulsa’s first food incubator and kickstarter kitchen with a goal to grow Tulsa’s local food community, promote entrepreneurial thinking, and spur economic opportunity. Kitchen 66 originated in downtown Tulsa’s Sun Building, allowing start-up food entrepreneurs a place to test their business concepts with the lunch crowd. More at kitchen66tulsa.com
KREF is a radio station broadcasting a sports format. Licensed to Norman, Oklahoma, the station serves the Oklahoma City area. The station is currently owned by Metro Radio Group, LLC, and carries programming from Fox Sports Radio, Premiere Radio Networks and Westwood One.
KWTV-DT, virtual channel 9, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The channel is locally owned and Griffin Communications’ flagship station. More at news9.com
For more than a century, Ben E. Keith has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution. The food division is a complete broadline distributer servicing 15 states, and the beverage division services more than 62 Texas counties and is a proud distributer of Anheuser-Busch In-Bev products, crafts and import beer brands, spirits, fine wine and non-alcoholic beverages. More at benekeith.com
Leadline Marketing is a digital marketing agency that specializes in lead generation and online advertising. The company provides a wide range of services including SEO, PPC, social media marketing, and email marketing. Leadline Marketing has a proven track record of helping businesses improve their online presence and grow their customer base. More at leadlinemarketing.com
Life Out of the Box started with a dream to travel the world, live the ideal life and make the world a better place. Quinn Vandenburg & Jonathon Button left California and moved to Nicaragua with just two backpacks and a passion to start something that allowed them and others to truly make an impact on the world. After 6 months of living like locals, they made our first sale of unique handmade bracelets from local artisans, and gave school supplies to the first child in Nicaragua. They developed in November 2012, Life Out of the Box products from Nicaragua, Guatemala and Morocco and have given thousands of school supplies to kids in Nicaragua, Guatemala, Mexico, Morocco, Kenya, Peru, and Belize. More at lifeoutofthebox.com
Since 2010, LifeSquire has been the leading assistant-focused placement firm in the U.S. They have perfected a one-of-a-kind assistant training and placement process after years of working in the field. The unique personality aptitude test and intense vetting processes guarantee that they only match clients with assistants who have complementary personality traits, exceptional foundational skill sets, and impeccable training. More at lifesquire.com
Lindsey + Asp is a student-run public relations and advertising agency in the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication. It helps organizations manage brand communication and marketing, with a specific focus on research related to GenZ. More at lindseyandasp.com
Liquidfish is a full-service digital marketing company with a wave-making approach. Innovative and strategic, Liquidfish combines ideas and results-driven solutions that benefit their clients. More at liquid.fish
Loveworks Leadership, Inc. is a leadership organization committed to empowering youth to become leaders by giving every student an opportunity to lead. Since 2011, they have reached over 12,000 students, from a wide range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Their mission is to help students develop character, measure behavioral, social and academic progress of students, build and cultivate community partnerships and train and equip mentor leaders who will have an impact in the lives of youth. More at www.loveworksleadership.org/about
M-D Products is a family-owned business with more than 90% of the products manufactured in North America. Consumers and industry professionals throughout the world trust the products and services – positioning them as the leaders in the weatherstripping, floor and tile trims, perforated aluminum sheets, digital levels, and caulking categories. More at mdteam.com
The Mayo Hotel is a historic boutique hotel located in downtown Tulsa. Built in 1925, the hotel has been beautifully restored and offers luxury accommodations, dining, and event spaces. It is known for its elegant and sophisticated atmosphere, and its exceptional service. The hotel has won numerous awards for its hospitality and is a popular destination for both business and leisure travelers. More at themayohotel.com
The Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) was born from the desire of a small group of Oklahoma City residents to make the best in eye care available to Oklahomans. Led by oil pioneer and philanthropist Dean A. McGee, funds were raised to establish an eye institute, and the Dean McGee Eye Institute opened its doors to patients in 1975. The Institute is dedicated to serving all Oklahomans and the global community through excellence and leadership in patient care, education, and vision research. More at dmei.org
For over three decades The McKinney Partnership Architects has built a reputation of creating exceptional designs that deliver innovative and appropriate solutions for their clients. Since 1986, they have made it their mission to develop a team of professionals with strong individual skills and a shared commitment to excellent service, to provide a range of strengths that span a broad spectrum of project types. More at tmparch.com
Mental Health Association Oklahoma’s free support groups and socialization programs empower individuals to engage in community life while receiving guidance and support. In addition, they help people navigate the mental health system to find solutions. More at mhaok.org
Mercy Hospital, one of the 25 largest U.S. health systems, serves millions annually with nationally recognized quality care and one of the nation’s largest Accountable Care Organizations. Mercy is a highly integrated, multi-state health care system including more than 40 acute care, managed, and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 3,400 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners, as well as more than 40,000 co-workers serving patients and families across several states. More at mercy.net
The Mine is a catalyst for social innovation. They are equipping Oklahoma’s entrepreneurs, nonprofits, creatives, and developers to create a better world. Their goal is to combine the best of entrepreneurial innovation and sustainability with the best of the social sector's compassion and empathy. The Mine was founded in Tulsa in 2013 by the Ronnie K. Irani Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth (I-CCEW), the George Kaiser Family Foundation, and the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation. More at themineok.co
Mitscher & Associates Architects is an Architectural firm that specializes in Healthcare, Commercial, Retail and Government projects. From conceptual design and programming through full construction administration of a project. We are trusted advisors and pride ourselves on guiding our clients through the full process, giving them reassurance of a high quality project. M&AA has a combined staff experience of over 40 years, bringing design talent, attention to detail, project management and strong client relationships. We believe that through strong design and communication with our clients, we can produce high quality projects that meet the clients functional and aesthetic needs as well as environmentally friendly designs. We create designs to meet the expectations and dreams of our clients. More at mitscherarch.com
The Montgomery Group helps forward-thinking business owners refocus their disconnected messaging into one, concise idea. As a full-service marketing and advertising agency, they combine creativity and engagement research to elevate their clients’ brand and usher them into peak market competition stature and ranking. More at themontgomerygroup.us
The Moore Monthly is a regular publication of Trifecta Communications and features news, sports, entertainment and lifestyle content for the Moore and South Oklahoma City area. It's also the media sibling of MooreMonthly.com, an innovative hyperlocal news website that is devoted to news, sports and entertainment content from the same coverage area. More at mooremonthly.com
NewView Oklahoma, Inc. is a non-profit organization that seeks to empower individuals who are blind or have low vision, maximizing their opportunities for independence through all stages of life. NewView seeks to accomplish this mission through two comprehensive low vision centers, which provide one-of-a-kind vision rehabilitation services for individuals living with blindness and vision loss. More at nvoklahoma.org
NextThought offers the agility and adaptability customers need to support how learning, reskilling, and upskilling actually happen — personally, socially, and within teams. With social learning experiences, seamless course creation, and meaningful analytics, NextThought delivers the learning organizations need to drive consistent outcomes for their business and customers. The NextThought team constantly explores innovative ways to rethink education, engage learners, build community, and deliver value. More at nextthought.com
Nominee is a full-service creative agency that offers branding, design, and marketing services. Nominee works with businesses of all sizes to help them develop their brand identity and reach their target audience. Their team of experienced designers and marketers are passionate about creating innovative solutions that make a lasting impact. More at wearenominee.com
The Norman Arts Council (NAC) was founded in 1976 to enrich the Norman community by stimulating artistic, cultural, and economic growth through the face and voice of arts advocacy in Norman. Since then, the NAC has continued to uphold its mission through a variety of programs and initiatives. This network of arts and cultural organizations in Norman allows for dialogue and collaboration between all involved for the purpose of continuing our community’s growth as an arts destination. More at normanarts.org
The Norman Convention and Visitors Bureau exists to promote the city, attract overnight meeting, convention, sport, and tourism business to the community, and enhance and contribute to the overall identity and economic wellbeing of the city. Its vision is to be the leader who proactively markets and develops Norman as the preferred destination in Oklahoma. More at visitnorman.com
The Norman Transcript is Norman's oldest continuous business. Its history surpasses that of the City of Norman and of the University of Oklahoma, being founded in 1889 when the area was opened to settlement. The newspaper’s mission is to produce quality products of unquestioned credibility and integrity and to promote a unique identity and culture for Norman, Cleveland and McClain counties, differentiating this area from the remainder of the OKC metro. More at normantranscript.com
OKBioStart believes that life science is critical to shaping the future of healthcare globally. They are committed to advancing biotech solutions by providing support and resources to researchers and entrepreneurs in the 10-county region of Oklahoma City. Their program is designed to help translate scientific discoveries from the lab to the commercial marketplace, where they can improve people’s lives and drive economic growth. More at https://www.okbiostart.com/
In 1965, Governor Henry Bellmon and the Oklahoma State Legislature established the Oklahoma Arts Council in response to a national movement to make the arts accessible to all Americans. For more than 50 years, this system of federal, state, and private support has given Oklahomans in communities statewide access to the transforming power of the arts. More at arts.ok.gov
OKCID intends to create a place where people can live, work, play and stay in Oklahoma to contribute to its rapidly evolving ecosystem. OKCID is a non-profit organization that aims to revitalize Oklahoma City’s entrepreneurial landscape, fostering job growth and a more inclusive economy. The district rests in Northeast OKC, a hub of industry creating innovative solutions through research, technology, energy, healthcare, biomanufacturing, and aerospace. OKCID intends to increase connectivity and collaboration across Oklahoma City, making it the dark horse of innovation in America. More at okcinnovation.com
OETA is a statewide network that provides a diverse range of television programs to viewers across Oklahoma and in surrounding states. Through its statewide network of four transmitting stations and 14 translator stations, more than 650,000 viewers tune into OETA on a weekly basis. More at oeta.tv
Oklahoma Electric Coop is an electric utility company that provides reliable and affordable electricity to homes and businesses in central Oklahoma for over 80 years. Oklahoma Electric Coop is committed to providing excellent customer service and implementing sustainable practices to protect the environment. More at okcoop.org
Oklahoma Farm Bureau gives a voice to Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers, standing beside them and representing their rural way of life. Through member-driven grassroots advocacy, Oklahoma Farm Bureau gives a voice to farmers, ranchers and rural Oklahomans, regardless of what they farm, what they raise or where they live. More at https://www.okfarmbureau.org/organization/about/
The Oklahoman is the largest daily newspaper in Oklahoma, and is the only regional daily that covers the Greater Oklahoma City area. The Alliance for Audited Media lists it as the 59th largest U.S. newspaper in circulation. More at oklahoman.com
Oklahoma Renewable Energy Council believes Oklahoma needs to aggressively develop its renewable resources to spur economic development (particularly in rural areas), improve the environment, and preserve the state's position as a net electricity exporter. More at https://okrenewableenergycouncil.org
Oklahoma Tank Lines, Inc., doing business as United Petroleum Transports, provides transportation services. The company offers stainless steel trailers, duel trailers, and aluminum trailers to transport petrochemical, caustics naphthas, solvents, mineral spirits, anti-freezes, and lubricating oils. More at drive4upt.com
ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to more than 2 million customers in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. It is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma and its divisions include Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest natural gas distributor in Oklahoma; Kansas Gas Service, the largest in Kansas, and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in Texas, in terms of customers. More at onegas.com/home/default.aspx
With a focus on the health of underserved individuals in urban and rural areas, the OU-TU School of Community Medicine is changing the way healthcare is taught and delivered. At OU Physicians, a team of more than 300 doctors and residents is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, with many of the practices achieving National Committee for Quality Assurance Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition, the highest level attainable. More at ou.edu/tulsa/community_medicine
Period OKC started as a single project to provide tampons for people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic and has grown to a 501c3 foundation dedicated to fighting period poverty. More at periodokc.org
PL Studios/Digital-Tutors was a company that taught filmmakers and game designers new technologies. It was founded by Piyush Patel in 2000 and sold to Pluralsight LLC in 2014.
Pinnacle is an information technology solutions provider that designs, implements and manages affordable, scalable IT solutions and services for clients across all industries. Serving the greater Oklahoma City metro area and with branch offices in Tulsa, OK, across Texas and the Central U.S., Pinnacle has been designing and implementing technology solutions for customers across various industries. More at pbsnow.com
Premier Logistics is a transportation and logistics company that provides freight management services to businesses across the United States. It offers customized transportation solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. More at hippremier.com
Resolute PR was built on the principle that hard work, consistency, determination, and devotion to their clients is the formula for creating a successful public relations agency. Team members have previously landed stories in the Washington Post and Forbes, and past experience includes launching ground-breaking products and services across the region. More at resolutepr.com
The Restoration Station believes customers should love their furniture for years to come. That is why their veteran craftsmen expertly restore each piece of furniture to function and shine like new. Customers in the Oklahoma City area have trusted The Restoration Station for 25 years because of the unparalleled commitment to excellence, customer service, and quality furniture restoration. They specialize in furniture repair, reupholstery, refinishing, custom furniture and more. More at restorationstationok.com
Rivers’ Edge Countertops has given homeowners access to the rarest stones since 2008. Armed with a team of highly knowledgeable experts, Rivers’ Edge offers a truly unique experience through its fabrication, preservation, and installation processes. Rivers’ Edge features an extensive collection of Brazil’s finest granite, marble, quartz and dekton materials. More at riversedgecountertops.com
Riversport OKC is a project of the RIVERSPORT Foundation, a nonprofit foundation that gives people the opportunity to do more and be more than they thought possible. The focus is on outdoor adventure, fitness and encouraging people to take on new challenges. More at riversportokc.org
Saxum is an issues-obsessed agency delivering strategic campaigns and digital solutions for a changing world. They partner with businesses, brands, organizations and philanthropies who are dissatisfied with small ideas for their big challenges. They provide meaningful and measurable change because they are creative thinkers who love data. More at saxum.com
In the field of market research, Shapard Research specializes in data collection by using their own call center. In doing so, they are able to control the entire research process from start to finish, reduce errors and bias better than other firms, and produce a more reliable data sample. More at shapard.com
Skin Lab is a medical spa that offers a variety of advanced skincare treatments. Their services include medical-grade facials, laser hair removal, and injectables like Botox and fillers. Skin Lab's highly trained team of medical professionals uses the latest technology and techniques to help clients achieve beautiful, healthy skin. More at skinlabinjectables.com/our-work
Smirk is a full-service digital marketing agency offering strategy, social, SEO, UX web design, funnel development, community management, video and creative services. It has been a different kind of digital agency from the start. Developing digital-first strategies and fostering long-term client relationships has helped them grow since 2010. More at smirknewmedia.com
SMICO’s history can be traced back to 1937. They expanded rapidly and soon developed screening designs for a variety of other applications, such as the SELECTRO used in concrete, foundry, sand and gravel and other applications. More at smico.com
Spirit Human Resources is the client-centric HR outsourcing partner built to meet the needs of any business. The ideal combination of high-tech, cloud based HRIS, paired with highly educated, dedicated professionals, enables Spirit HR to help clients navigate the tricky terrain of being an employer. More at spirithr.com
STASH is a must-visit boutique in the college town of Norman, Oklahoma, that stocks ethically and well-made housewares, gifts and accessories. More at stashok.com
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry exists to protect, promote, and regulate the agricultural resources of the state of Oklahoma. Under the guidance of the Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture, the department ensures food safety, protects herd health, fosters new markets for Oklahoma’s agricultural and natural products, manages licensing and regulation and represents the agriculture industry on the Governor’s Cabinet. More at ag.ok.gov
The STEAM Engine is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. They partner with existing after-school programs to bring turnkey, hands-on STEM and Arts programs to students in 3rd-8th grade. Through hands-on activities, skill-building courses, experiments, and maker challenges, they help students develop the confidence and skills they need to see themselves in a STEM career. More at steamengineokc.org
For more than five years StitchCrew has been connecting entrepreneurs with the right-sized capital, resources, and networks they need to launch and scale businesses throughout the region. More at stitchcrew.com
The Sustainability Alliance aims to provide education, tools and resources to inform and engage businesses and individuals in three areas of sustainability: social responsibility, economic vitality and environmental stewardship. They are committed to the resiliency of their communities, success of their business members and ensuring a healthy planet for generations to come. More at https://www.thesustainabilityalliance.org/about
Tailwind automates the most difficult parts of clients’ social media marketing so they can grow smarter and faster. They began using Pinterest in early 2011 as a solution for their own marketing purposes. As they dug deeper, they began to see rapid success on Pinterest. Pretty soon, their friends started asking if the company could generate similar insights for them. A huge opportunity was emerging and they decided to pivot, focusing on opening the best Pinterest marketing and analytics platform to everyone. More at tailwindapp.com
TechJOYnt are gamified hands-on learning centers that focus on empowering the next generation in developing 21st century skills with fun, hands-on experiences in STEM education. Their specially developed curricula blend instruction with sophisticated, hands-on projects and inquiry-based learning within a workshop environment. Using a gamified learning approach that's enhanced by well-established education performance indicators, they monitor individual long-term success through tracking learning progress and recognizing achievements with digital badges. More at facebook.com/techJOYnT
Tyler Broadcasting owns 12 radio stations, and is the Univision and Telemundo television affiliate in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Tyler Media had been in the Oklahoma advertising, radio and television business for over 50 years. More at tylermedia.com
Top of the World offers a large selection of gear from top quality brands, all in one convenient place. They are passionate about giving fans across the globe access to their favorite team's gear. They pride themselves on not only carrying a large selection of officially licensed products from the top brands, but also industry leading customer service, shipping and return policies. More at towbrand.com/en
Tri County Tech was the first of its kind in Oklahoma, opening its doors in 1968 and continues as a nationwide leader in technical and career education. Tri County Tech is one of 29 technology centers in the state, serving residents throughout Washington, Nowata, and Osage county. They serve high school and adult students with specialized career training in more than 30 instructional areas. High school students living in the tri-county area attend tuition-free, while adults receive affordable tuition. More at tricountytech.edu
A media/technology company specializing in advertising, production and emerging technology. Trifecta started in the room next to the CEO’s garage and has since grown to serve governmental, non-profit and business clients in Oklahoma and internationally. More at trifectacomm.net
TAUW recruits people and organizations from across the community who bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to make impactful changes in the Tulsa area and surrounding communities. More at tauw.org
The Tulsa Regional Chamber is the principal business-driven leadership organization improving the quality of community life through the development of regional economic prosperity. More at tulsachamber.com
Tulsa Public School’s mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. They are the destination for extraordinary educators who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. More at tulsaschools.org
The Department of Architectural and Engineering Services (A&E Services) provides professional and administrative services required to direct the planning, design, and construction of new and renovated physical facilities at the University of Oklahoma. Services are performed by in-house professional staff or are provided through the management of architectural and engineering consultants. The department administers planning, design and construction for the three main campuses in Norman, Oklahoma City (Health Sciences Center), and Tulsa (the Schusterman Center). More at ou.edu/aes
Established in 1988, the Center for English as a Second Language offers intensive English language courses on the Norman campus of the University of Oklahoma. CESL prepares students for university by focusing on English for academic purposes, teaching American culture classes, and practicing American classroom culture. Students who go to CESL are better prepared for all aspects of attending universities in the United States. More at ou.edu/cis/cesl
The OU College of Medicine’s vision is to be the premier institution of advancing medical care, education and research in the state and to be among the leaders nationally. Their goals are uncompromising quality, exceptional service, innovative education, advancing knowledge and institutional strength. More at medicine.ouhsc.edu
The Early Childhood Education program prepares students to teach children through the third grade. In addition, students participating in the program on the OU-Tulsa Campus will have a particular focus on working with very young children (birth to age 8) and their families, in a variety of settings. More at ou.edu/admissions/academics/education/early-childhood
Fitness and Recreation at the University of Oklahoma provides diverse programs, services, and educational opportunities to enhance the lifelong health and wellness of the university community. More at ou.edu/far
Established in 1908, the OU School of Music has been helping students pursue their musical and academic dreams for more than a century, combining a world-class faculty and staff, state of the art facilities, and a comprehensive array of inspiring performance and academic opportunities. More at https://www.ou.edu/finearts/music
During its more than 90 years of continuous operation, the OU Press has gained international recognition as an outstanding publisher of scholarly literature. It was the first university press established in the Southwest, and the fourth in the western half of the country. The major goal of the Press is to strengthen its position as a preeminent publisher of books about the American West and Native Americans, while expanding its program in other scholarly disciplines, including classical studies, military history, political science, and natural science. More at oupress.com
The Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab) offers state-of-the-art equipment and technical expertise to support product prototyping, from initial design to final build. Key offerings include: specialized workspaces for woodworking, metal working, electronic component fabrication, physical design and painting. Whatever the interest, the Fabrication Lab offers a wide range of tools and a talented team of specialists to assist in bringing ideas, designs and prototypes to life. More at ou.edu/innovationhub/innovation-labs/fab-lab
The WaTER Center is a grassroots, faculty led effort that began at the University of Oklahoma in 2006. The Center was developed to meet a growing need for university-based programs with the personnel and abilities to play a key part in the international water supply and sanitation scene through the development and transfer of appropriate and sustainable water and sanitation solutions. The Center’s mission is to promote peace by advancing health, education, and economic development through sustainable water and sanitation solutions for impoverished regions, using innovative teaching, research, and service / leadership activities. More at ou.edu/coe/centers/water
Utopia Plastix is a woman minority-owned business with a team of dynamic professionals from diverse backgrounds working to do good in the world. When the issue of sustainability arose, and companies began removing single-use plastics, the team asked themselves how they can step up to address some of the issues related to global impact, global warming, saving marine life and trees, etc. They have since developed a plant-based alternative for petroleum-based plastics. Through their research and development, they have a patent-pending process that allows their resin to be used in any plastic application. More at utopiaplastix.com
WDT provides organizations with weather analytics and decision support on a global scale. They utilize big data solutions to develop and provide weather analytics such as hazardous weather detection and prediction, high resolution forecasts, decision analytics, content for mobile apps as well as interactive mapping. WDT employs the world-renowned WeatherOps forecast team, staffed by experts who provide global asset protection and commodities trading decision support. Be it asset protection, positioning of goods and services ahead of weather or as response to weather, or simply warning the general public of impending adverse weather, WDT has a product to fit any need.
What started as an attempt to help consumers increase confidence when purchasing online has now evolved to the world’s first gig economy platform for enterprise customers. WeGoLook combines technology with an on-demand workforce to gather and validate information anytime, anywhere. More at wegolook.com
The mission of the Oklahoma Association of Youth Services is to strengthen member agencies as they strive to improve the overall health and well-being of Oklahoma children and families through advocacy, training, and technical assistance. More at oays.org
Recently retired from Marriott International, Yves Badaroux has over 40 years experience in the lodging and food and beverage industry with experience spanning two continents. His expertise lies in operations of large hotels, both branded and private label as well as sales and marketing, revenue management, Human resources managements and project management. Yves has been involved with the Professional Fellows program since 2014 and has hosted several fellows from Nepal Burma, Pakistan and Kazakhstan. He has also traveled to Nepal, Bangladesh and Burma with the group. Since retiring, he has been providing por-bono consulting services to hotels in Vietnam and Burma.
