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Oklahoma City manufacturer Kimray transitions to employee ownership
The company, founded in 1948, said the ESOP structure will allow employees to share in Kimray’s long-term success while preserving its independence and culture.
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Citizen Potawatomi Nation Vice-Chairman Linda Capps retires after 36 years of service
Capps’ tenure included major growth for the Nation, expanded services, and decades of leadership in education, workforce, banking, and community development.
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Metro lifeguard shortage shows pressure on seasonal employers
KFOR reported Oklahoma City and Midwest City are still working to fill lifeguard positions, even after offering paid training and higher wages.
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Inflation rose 4.2% over the year in May, BLS reports
The latest Consumer Price Index report shows energy costs drove much of the monthly increase, while CPI-W, the index tied to SQ 832’s future wage escalator, rose 4.4% over the year.
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Select Oklahoma recognizes 2026 Economic Development Legislative Champions
The organization recognized lawmakers who earned 100% scores on legislation tied to business growth, workforce readiness, infrastructure, and statewide competitiveness.
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Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby announces retirement
Anoatubby will resign June 26 after nearly four decades as governor, with Lt. Gov. Chris Anoatubby set to assume the role.
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State Chamber Survey: Oklahomans value teen work, early job opportunities
New data shows strong support for part-time and summer jobs for teenagers as voters prepare to decide SQ 832.
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Mississippi Governor says increased literacy has led to economic development opportunities
Reeves will discuss Mississippi’s education gains, workforce strategy, and the connection between student outcomes and long-term economic competitiveness.
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State Chamber: Drummond filing threatens Oklahoma’s ability to win transformational projects
The State Chamber said Oklahoma can protect clean air and water without allowing political gamesmanship to undermine major advanced manufacturing and national-security investments.
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OU Polytechnic Institute receives $1M Google grant for cybersecurity clinic
The Tulsa-based clinic will provide faculty-supervised risk assessments for small manufacturers, nonprofits and tribal businesses.