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| Friday, September 03, 2010 |
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Expo Square prepares for miniature horse week
The American Miniature Horse Registry National Championships in Tulsa is preparing to be a big event for small equines and their fans. This year’s AMHR show will determine the nation’s top miniature horses at Expo Square.
Tulsa to host 2013 SEDC national conference
The Southern Economic Development Council has announced the organization will have its 2013 annual conference in Tulsa. Tentatively scheduled, the SEDC conference will bring more than 300 individuals to Tulsa.
President of US Chamber visits Tulsa
Tom Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is paying a special visit during his trip to Tulsa today to congratulate the Tulsa Metro Chamber for being named the nation’s best chamber by ACCE.
Horse club selects Tulsa for future shows
VisitTulsa and Expo Square announced the selection of Tulsa as the host for the Appaloosa Horse Club’s 2011 and 2012 championship shows. The shows' economic impact is estimated to be $9.3 million per year.
Production begins on Oklahoma-based movie
The Oklahoma Film & Music Office, Dutch Tilt Film and Eris Productions yesterday officially announced production has started on “Bringing Up Bobby.” The movie is being shot in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Guthrie and Luther.
EagleRider franchise rolls into Tulsa
If you don’t have the bike but you crave a two-wheel weekend escape or cross-country motorcycle tour, a Tulsa dealer is introducing the opportunity to hit the highway on a rental Harley-Davidson.
SJS announces Brady District hotel
Downtown is about to get a little more hospitable. Local hotel development company SJS Hospitality LLC and land owner Brady 41 LLC entered a joint venture to construct a limited service hotel on Main Street between Brady and Archer streets.
Thunder announces preseason game at BOK Center
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced today the team will host a preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Tulsa at the BOK Center on Oct. 12, marking the third consecutive year that the Thunder has played in Tulsa.
Public forum for downtown master plan this week
The public is invited to attend a public forum about the new Downtown Area Master Plan on Thursday at the Tulsa Community College’s Center for Creativity, 910 S. Boston Ave. The forum will be from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Putting Tulsa on the map
Tulsa tourism has a new face. Tulsa Metro Chamber President and CEO Mike Neal announced last month the selection of Dave Nolan as the new senior VP of VisitTulsa, the Chamber’s convention and visitors program.
Crossroads Village celebrates grand opening
The general public and media are invited to attend a grand opening” event for the Fairfield Inn & Suites Crossroads Village today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The hotel is owned and managed by Leisure Hospitality Management Inc.
CNG-powered 1966 Pontiac GTO attempts Route 66 record
Mark McConville and Keith Barfield are attempting to set a record by driving a 1966 Pontiac GTO the 2,200 miles of Route 66, powered by only compressed natural gas, and will stop in Tulsa on July 2 at the Blue Dome.
Expo Square lands Pinto Championship through 2014
The Pinto Horse Association of America announced a new five-year agreement to keep the Pinto World Championship Horse Show in Tulsa.
Consolidation plan announced for state parks
The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department announced consolidation of nine state park facilities in northeastern Oklahoma into a new Grand Lake State Park.
Arts a booming business in Oklahoma
There is an industry in Oklahoma that generates $314.8 million in economic impact annually, supports 10,156 full-time equivalent jobs, generates $211 million in household income, and delivers $29.4 million in local and state government revenue.
The Tough gets tougher
Tulsa Tough Ride & Race, Tulsa’s homegrown bicycle races and fun rides event, continues to put Tulsa on the map and calendars of bicycling competitors around the world.
Maxwell Water Playground opens
Tulsa Parks is kicking off the summer with its latest addition, the Maxwell Water Playground. The grand opening will be tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Maxwell Park, located at 5251 E. Newton St.
Dfest canceled this summer
Organizers Tom and Angie Green and title sponsor State Farm Insurance recently announced local music conference and festival Diversafest is canceled for 2010.
It’s all in the details
Most people who take their cars in to be detailed expect to have them washed, waxed and vacuumed and their dashboards wiped down. But that’s a misuse of the word “detail,” said Mike Henley, detail manager and assistant director of operations for Fine Auto Detailing.
Two veterans cut from Tulsa Shock roster
After the first practice on their home court, the Tulsa Shock trimmed Christi Thomas and Ivory Latta from the roster. The move cut the roster from 14 to 12. The league requires all rosters to be at 11 by 1 p.m. tomorrow.
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