Edmond resident named top achiever with home decor business
Gail Bohlen, Edmond resident and designer with Home & Garden Party, has just been recognized among the company’s Top 25 Achievers for Sales. Bohlen was recognized for phenomenal achievements in sales for the month of August.
“It’s amazing what hard work and determination will do,” Bohlen said. “I am so appreciative to the Home & Garden Party team for choosing me as a Top Seller this month. I’m glad to know that my achievements are being recognized.”
Edmond resident receives President’s Club award
Saia Inc. is pleased to announce that Edmond resident Glenn Foster has been named a recipient of Saia’s President’s Club award for the second quarter of 2008. This prestigious awards program was established to recognize Saia’s top employees.
“Each employee who has been named a President’s Club winner deserves commendation for putting in the extra effort required of this unique awards program. For some, this is the second step toward the goal of becoming an Annual President’s Club award recipient, an honor reserved for our most elite employees,” said Saia President and CEO Rick O’Dell.
Locals join retailers at Advisory Council Meeting
Tom and Lori Burgin, owners of Oasis Pools & Spas The Backyard Place, recently participated in the first national Backyard Place Advisory Council in Covington, La.
The Burgins joined eight other Backyard Place dealers on the national panel, which reviewed progress made by the 2-year-old retail program and evaluated strategies for 2009.
Oasis Pools & Spas The Backyard Place offers a variety of products including chemicals, toys and games, safety equipment, grills, outdoor decorations and more. The business, which started in 2004, joined the Backyard Place program this year. The Backyard Place program provides the independent dealer with a variety of tools to create a one-stop shop.
For more information, visit Oasis Pools & Spas at 1333 N. Santa Fe Ave. in Edmond or online at oasispoolsokc.com.
Frontier Country Marketing sets November meeting
The Frontier Country Marketing Association will have its monthly “Hour with an Expert” marketing meeting at 10 a.m. Nov. 20 at the Oklahoma Opry theater in the Capitol Hill Main Street district to discuss consumer trade show marketing. The marketing meeting is free to all Frontier Country members and $10 for non-members. To register, call 232-6552.
Blue Sun Biodiesel now in Oklahoma
Blue Sun Biodiesel announced its premium biodiesel will be available in the state and the company is actively seeking authorized distributors and retail pump outlets for their premium Fusion B20 and B99 biodiesel products.
Blue Sun fuels exceed ASTM standards for biodiesel and offer reduced emissions of carbon monoxide, smog-forming nitrous oxides and cancer and asthma causing hydrocarbons and particulates as reported in a study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Blue Sun’s biodiesel can be used in any diesel engine without modification, and it qualifies as an alternative fuel by EPA standards.
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11-8 Business news in brief
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Move over cupcake, the big 'Bundt' is in town
As one lets the imagination be the guide, it is time to think outside the chocolate box for an innovative idea for that special someone or occasion.
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OMG — the Twinkie takes another HIT
I used to think I was a pretty “with it” kind of guy; pretty much staying up with the latest in technology and cultural trends. That was until several years ago when text messaging became a popular form of communication.
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Take advantage of available tax credits, deductions
As Oklahomans are preparing for another tax season, Eileen St. Pierre, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension personal finance specialist, said it is important to be aware of all the tax credits and deductions available for the 2011 tax year.
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Arvest Bank adds Harrison, promotes Coppernoll
Arvest Bank welcomes Billy Harrison as an Arvest asset management client adviser-investment specialist. He will provide full-service financial planning and investment guidance to Arvest customers.
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First Fidelity Bank names new office manager for Rose Creek
Lee R. Symcox, president and CEO of First Fidelity Bank, a locally owned full-service community bank, has announced the addition of Aaron Trahan as assistant vice president, office manager for First Fidelity Bank at Rose Creek in Edmond.
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Smirk New Media launches redesigned website
Smirk New Media, an Oklahoma City social media strategy agency, recently launched a redesigned website.
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Get tips on disaster planning during free SBA/Agility webinar
Because it’s easy for even the best leader to be overwhelmed when a crisis hits and misinformation shows up in a social media feed, managing the flow of information about your company is crucial when an emergency occurs.
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AAA continues to hire in OKC
AAA will have another in a series of Job Fairs this from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 4 for positions at the large AAA Operations Center at 3100 Quail Springs Parkway in northwest Oklahoma City.
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Lawn Doctor opens in Edmond
Jodi Lewis came by a love for agriculture naturally. Wanting to share her knowledge with her neighbors she recently opened her own business as a franchisee for Lawn Doctor.
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Click installed on state home builders leadership team
Edmond home builder Jeff Click was installed as vice president/treasurer of the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association on Jan. 20, joining the five-member state leadership board that represents 2,800 of his peers statewide.
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