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5-9 Business news in brief
Leadership Oklahoma Class XXII graduates announced
Fifty-one Oklahomans have successfully completed the Leadership Oklahoma program. Founded in 1986, Leadership Oklahoma is a nonprofit organization from which more than 1,100 people have graduated over the years.
“The graduates of Class XXII are a talented, diverse group of leaders who have so much to offer Oklahoma,” said Mary Mélon, chairwoman of the board of directors. “We look forward to their continued engagement in the Leadership Oklahoma organization and to working with them as we move our state forward.”
Graduates of Class XXII from Edmond are: Janet Barresi, Kyle Essmiller, Irene Lam, J.W. Peters and Ryan Stafford.
The graduates were selected from a wide geographic base representing diverse backgrounds to complete the acclaimed nine-month program. They attended monthly issues-oriented sessions held in communities throughout Oklahoma.
Edmond Medical Center hires six new RNs
Edmond Medical Center recently hired six new RNs, including Etsegenet Dibaba in ICU, Stephanie Kramer and Joan Miller in ER, Betty Smelser in Surgery, Michele Williams in the Autumn Life Center and Tony Wade in the Medical Surgical unit.
New technology developed at home
Ten years after Dr. David Albert and his daughter Kathryn made a discovery in the basement of their Oklahoma City home, a new product that will save lives has hit the market.
While Albert was testing a wireless heart monitoring device he had invented, Kathryn noticed the device also picked up the sound of the family’s smoke alarm. Paired with recent research that showed many people don’t reliably wake up to the sound of standard smoke alarms, the Alberts recognized they had a unique solution to a critical safety need.
The result is the Lifetone HL Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock, which began shipping to consumers this month. The Lifetone HL listens for the sound of standard smoke alarms. When one is triggered, the Lifetone HL emits its own low-frequency alarm and bed shaking alarm, which have been proven most effective at waking people up during a fire.
To bring his patented technology to the public, in 2004 Albert founded InnovAlarm, which has since evolved to become Lifetone Technology, Inc., based in Oklahoma City. He is now Lifetone’s chief scientific officer and board chairman. With the launch of the Lifetone HL, the company transitions from a development company to a revenue producing enterprise.
For more information, visit www.lifetonesafety.com.
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Sullivan urges homeowners ‘check homestead’
Oklahoma County Assessor Leonard Sullivan is urging county homeowners to review whether they are receiving all the tax breaks they are entitled to receive. Sullivan said potentially 50,000 homeowners are missing out on the homestead exemption.
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Potential problems with home purchases
When it comes to buying or selling a home, it is wise to anticipate for some problems in almost every transaction. Anyone who tells you that their transactions never have any problems is not someone you should trust. Think about it; could you honestly make that promise about what you do to earn a living?
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3-11 Business: in brief
Oklahoma Christian Academy partners for Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s
The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to partner with Oklahoma Christian Academy to host a Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday. All proceeds raised will directly go toward funding their Junior & Senior Class banquet. -
Rapid tax refund loan is no bargain to consumers
STILLWATER — With tax season now in full swing, many taxpayers are anticipating getting a refund.
Unfortunately, new figures indicate that some of the country’s most financially vulnerable taxpayers — those from low- and moderate-income families — lost about $800 million from their refunds last year. -
New overdraft rules set for debit and ATM cards
Beginning this summer, new rules set by the Federal Reserve will affect debit and ATM card users if they rely on overdrafts.
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Beware of the flaws in modern portfolio theory
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky famously said, “I don’t skate to where the puck is. I skate to where the puck is going to be.”
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Green promoted to district manager with Waddell & Reed
Waddell & Reed recently announced that Nellie Green has been promoted to district manager with supervisory responsibilities in the Edmond/Oklahoma City area.
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3-6 Business in Brief
Appliance rebate program begins April 22
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3 options for upside-down homeowners
If you owe more on your home than it would bring in today’s housing market you may feel trapped with no options.
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Local EXIT Realty offices invite residents to Webinar
Local EXIT Realty offices have just announced that the company will host two public Webinars designed to help consumers make smart decisions before they buy or sell a home. Local homebuyers and sellers are encouraged to tune in for the discussion.
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Sullivan urges homeowners ‘check homestead’
