Today the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announces new grants for arts and culture organizations under President Biden's American Rescue Plan. The pandemic relief fund set aside $135 million for both the arts and humanities endowments, nearly double the amount that was available to cultural groups in President Trump's CARES Act. Eligibility requirements for NEA grants have also been modified to allow for a broader pool of applicants.
At the height of the pandemic in 2020, 63% of artists and
None of us can get the image out of our minds of the tragedy on September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center. This attack on our county affected all of us personally and changed our lives forever.
That is why the Friends of Irving Foundation worked so hard and ingeniously to get a 26-foot twisted steel beam from the wreckage shipped from New York City to our own Washington Irving Park and Arboretum in Bixby. This acquisition and transportation were all donated.
Since then a memorial to honor East Central Electric announces the recipient of Operation Round Up. A $1,000 scholarship
Recipient Gentry Cantrell plans to attend Oklahoma State University (OSU) and major in Biosystems Engineering and Agriculture Economics. He hopes to develop and test new farm equipment. Gentry also has received his Oklahoma State FFA degree.
Congratulations, Gentry! ANNOUNCEMENT OF FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITYFunding Opportunity Description:The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, will provide Federal assistance to support innovative projects seeking to promote and ensure the growth of minority enterprises. The primary drivers of a MBDA MBE Equity Multiplier Project are (i) capacity building and venture capital readiness, (ii) increasing access to equity and venture investment and investors, (iii) technical business [San Antonio, April 8, 2021] － Ready for a new perspective on your career? Need help
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Robinson; award-winning chef, restaurateur, author and TV personality Aarón WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help bring jobs back and revive the industry, the American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Joe Biden, established the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund at the U.S. Small Bixby, OK: Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce Director of Events, Tashia Taylor, has been accepted into the 2021 virtual cohort of the Inclusive Leadership Institute (ILI) powered by the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation.
Now in its fifth year, the Inclusive Leadership Institute develops Oklahoma professionals into skilled leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to create inclusive workplaces and communities. Powered by the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation, ILI approaches diversity and leadership issues Governor Kevin Stitt announced today the launch of Supply Chain Oklahoma (SCO), an effort to provide critical resources to Oklahoma manufacturers.
The first key piece of the initiative to be rolled out is “Connex Oklahoma,” a new, free online database tool developed by the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance (OMA) in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce). The tool allows manufacturers to connect, find alternate suppliers, explore production capabilities and view their supply chain BIXBY — Being on call at the filling station would often keep Ray Cox up late.
“He had to go out at night a lot,” said Sandra Cox, his daughter-in-law.
“Farmers would call and need gas because they were going to start early plowing their fields. Or sometimes drivers would just run out of gas, and he’d have to go help them.”
The late Bixby resident, who worked at Plummer’s Station in the 1930s, would be happy to know that finally his old workplace is getting some service of its own, she said.
The former For Immediate ReleaseDevelop Bixby LLC announces a new multi-tenant development in Downtown Bixby
Date: 2/10/21
Bixby, Okla. — Bixby-based entity Develop Bixby LLC announces plans to construct a new multi-tenant development in the River District of Downtown Bixby at the intersection of Armstrong and Dawes. Develop Bixby will consist of 6,000 square feet of multi-tenant restaurant space including a brick oven pizza restaurant, a creamery boutique, and Bixby’s first coffee house that roasts their own FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Jamye Davis, Bixby Metro Chamber of CommercePhone: 918-366-9445Email: jdavis@bixbychamber.com
BIXBY CHAMBER PROMOTES LOCAL RESAURANTS WITH "SIP, SAVOR, SUPPORT" PROGRAM
BIXBY, Okla. Jan. 19, 2021: In an effort to urge citizens of the Bixby Metro Area to dine at local restaurants and eateries, the Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce will kick-off the Sip, Savor, Support program in February 2021. Between mandated closures, increased expenses to ensure proper distancing, and a BIXBY, Okla. (KTUL) — Business is up in Bixby from this time last year, believe it or not. The pandemic has not slowed down the needs of local shoppers, but it has created a point of contention between some stores and their customers.
"If you've got some maniac in there barking at the business owner because they don't want to wear a mask and they are getting aggressive and violent with the other patrons in there, there's no need for that. We're trying to avoid that. We've had several of those," said Ward 3 Bixby, No. 43 in the High School Football America 100 national high school football rankings, captured its third straight Oklahoma Class 6A-II Saturday night by edging Choctaw 17-14. The Spartans have now won six of the last seven state high school football titles. Phase 2 of Harmony Bridge begins Monday, October 19th. Harmony Bridge is the pedestrian bridge over the Arkansas River. The project bid was awarded to Myers-Cherry. Myers-Cherry will begin building a gate on Friday, October 16th. The bridge will be open this weekend, October 17th and 18th, however, closure will begin on Monday, October 19th.
The Phase 2 Project is scheduled to last until Summer 2021. The project includes decking, seating, awnings, activities, a love lock structure and lighting.
Closure of ***Paycheck Protection Program Update – 10/9/20***
SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of Contact:Lacey DavisEmail:lacey@servprosouthtulsa.comPhone : 918-437-2095Cell: 918-515-0334Website: servprosouthtulsacounty.com
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LIFE SAVING GIFT | SERVPRO of South Tulsa County Donates AED to Delaware Tribe of Indians
SERVPRO of South Tulsa County, Edmond, and Stillwater/Guthrie installs an AED system at the Delaware Tribe of Indians Headquarters
June 18, 2019
Delaware Tribe of Indians staff is singing the praises of SERVPRO of South Tulsa County, Edmond, and NEWS RELEASE Disaster Field Operations Center West
Release Date: June 5, 2019Contact: Richard A. Jenkins, (916) 735-1500, Richard.Jenkins@sba.govRelease Number: OK 15973-02Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram
SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Tulsa to Help Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center today announced the Contact: Lacey Davis
Email: lacey@servprosouthtulsa.com
Phone : 918-437-2095
Cell: 918-515-0334
Website: servprosouthtulsacounty.comPress Release
LIFE SAVING GIFT | SERVPRO of South Tulsa County to Donate AED to Delaware Tribe of Indians
SERVPRO of South Tulsa County, Edmond, and Stillwater/Guthrie will be installing an AED system at the Delaware Tribe of Indians Headquarters
April 1, 2019
Delaware Tribe of Indians Title VI Nutrition Director Ronda Williams says that the NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Andie Pivarunas / Jack Mozloom
Direct: (703) 600-1174 / (703) 600-1184
Email: andrea.pivarunas@ncpanet.org / jack.mozloom@ncpanet.org
Economy Pharmacy Earns NCPA Innovation Center Excellence Award
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (March 6, 2019) — Economy Pharmacy in Muskogee, Okla. has earned the National Community Pharmacists Association’s NICE Award (NCPA Innovation Center Excellence) for Overhaul of the Year. This is the second year of the NICE Awards FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 4, 2019 Contact: Andrew Weller 202-463-5802Heather McDowell, IOM of Bixby Metro Chamber of CommerceGraduates from Institute for Organization ManagementA Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Heather McDowell, IOM, Vice President of the Bixby Metro Chamber of
For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa McLarty
December 6, 2018 Director of Marketing
COMMUNITY EVENT RHEA LANA’S OF BROKEN ARROWCome Shop a #1 Nationally Ranked Children’s Consignment Event Serving Families in Northeast
Oklahoma.
The event will be Sunday, February 3rd through Thursday, February 7th at the Rhema Ninowski Rec
Center, 1421 W. Kenosha St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012Broken Arrow, OK — Rhea Lana’s specializes in consignment of boutique and name brand clothing,
toys, baby equipment and furniture for children and moms-to-be. These community events help
moms stretch their family Contact:Lacey DavisEmail:lacey@servprosouthtulsa.comPhone : 918-437-2095Cell: 918-515-0334
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LIFE SAVING GIFT | SERVPRO of South Tulsa County donates AED to Jennings Public SchoolsSERVPRO of South Tulsa County, Edmond, and Stillwater/Guthrie installs an AED system at Jennings Public Schools
December 27, 2018
A recent donation of an Automated External Defibrillator's (AED) to Jennings Public Schools SERVPRO of South Tulsa County, Edmond, and Stillwater/Guthrie was met CONTACT: CCK STRATEGIES
KRISTIE PORTER
MARKETING & RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR
918/4914036kristie@cckcpa.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CCK StrategiesAnnounces New Partner
TULSA, OK - (January 1, 2019) —CCK Strategies, PLLC announces Luann Rinowski, CPA as a CCK partner.
“Luann is well known for her attention and tenacity in caring for our clients. Her success as a strategic consultant continues to drive CCK towards excellence,” said founding partner Terry Cumbey. “I speak for all partners when I say her Sunday, December 2, 2018Walmart Supercenter: 10938 S. Memorial 12 pm until 4 pm
General DescriptionShop-with-a-Cop is a cooperative youth intervention program involving local law enforcement, Bixby Rotary and the Bixby Wal-Mart store. Youth are selected to participate in a Christmas shopping trip with Police Officers and Rotarians. During a time of socialization and interaction, the Officers and Rotarians help the youth make a shopping list of Christmas presents for their family, then assist them in the FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 28, 2018
For more information contact:
Danielle Barker, President
Oklahoma Chapter American Planning Association
Phone 405-603-3466
danielle.barker@bethanyok.org
Oklahoma’s Planning Awards Recipients to be Honored at Annual State Conference
The American Planning Association - Oklahoma Chapter (APA Oklahoma) recently announced the winners of the 2018 Planning Awards Program. The awards honor outstanding plans, best practices, and innovative concepts throughout FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Learning Express Toys of Tulsa Partners with Toys for Tots
Tulsa, OK, Oct. 1, 2018 – Learning Express Toys is helping Toys for Tots bring holiday gifts to children in need. The local NE Oklahoma chapter of Toys for Tots supports at least 7 Oklahoma counties and passed out over 70,000 toys to children last year.
Area residents can donate new, unwrapped toys in the drop-off box at Learning Express Toys of Tulsa. The store is located at 108th & S. Memorial Drive.
In addition, Contact:Lacey DavisEmail:lacey@servprosouthtulsa.comPhone : 918-437-2095Cell: 918-515-0334Website: servprosouthtulsacounty.com
Press Release LIFE SAVING DONATION | SERVPRO of South Tulsa County to donate AED to Community Care College in TulsaSERVPRO of South Tulsa County, Edmond, and Stillwater/Guthrie will be installing an AED system at Community Care College in Tulsa on September 25th at 1pm
September 24, 2018
SERVPRO of South Tulsa Press Release for August 22, 2018
Now accepting nominations from the community to honor deserving women at The Annual Little Black Dress Event.
CONTACT INFORMATION:Paula Roach
(918) 510-0765Roach6paula@gmail.comwww.littleblackdressevent.org
The Little Black Dress Event on Oct 5 plans to give away 75 dresses and 3 awards to deserving women in our community.Ladies are invited to attend The Little Black Dress Event on Friday, Oct 5, 2018, from 7-9pm at the Glenpool Conference Center for an
New Grants Are Available For Arts Groups Sidelined During The Pandemic
Friends of Irving 9/11 Memorial
Operation Round Up Winner Gentry Cantrell
NOW OPEN - Grant Competition for MBDA MBE Equity Multiplier Project
Whataburger Launches Free Virtual Leadership Conference April 21
SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application and Guidelines
Bixby Metro Chamber Employee Accepted into Inclusive Leadership Institute
Governor Stitt Announces Supply Chain Oklahoma to Provide Critical Resources to State Manufacturers
Bixby Historical Society Updates Downtown Building
Develop Bixby LLC announces a new multi-tenant development in Downtown Bixby
Bixby Chamber Supports Local Restaurants
Did Zoom Turn You Into a Zombie?
Bixby Passes Mask Recommendation
Bixby Wins 3rd 6AII State Title
Phase 2 of Bixby's Harmony Bridge renovation begins
SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
LIFE SAVING GIFT | SERVPRO of South Tulsa County Donates AED to Delaware Tribe of Indians
SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Tulsa to Help Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding
LIFE SAVING GIFT | SERVPRO of South Tulsa County to Donate AED to Delaware Tribe of Indians
Economy Pharmacy Earns NCPA Innovation Center Excellence Award
Heather McDowell, IOM of BMCC Graduates from Institute for Organization Management
Mabrey Bank Announces Next Generation of Executive Leadership
COMMUNITY EVENT RHEA LANA’S OF BROKEN ARROW
LIFE SAVING GIFT | SERVPRO of South Tulsa County donates AED to Jennings Public Schools
CCK Strategies Announces New Partner
Shop With a Cop 2018
Oklahoma’s Planning Awards Recipients to be Honored at Annual State Conference
Learning Express Toys of Tulsa Partners with Toys for Tots
SERVPRO of South Tulsa County to donate AED to Community Care College in Tulsa
Now accepting nominations from the community to honor deserving women at The Annual Little Black Dress
