http://www.normantranscript.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:16:07 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_318021610 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_318021610 Public Relation Society of Oklahoma City member Sandra Longcrier was recently inducted into the national PRSA College of Fellows. The honor is conferred on public relations professionals with long and illustrious public relations careers and who serve as role models of distinction. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:16:06 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_318021609 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_318021609 Local physical therapist and community wellness advocate Cindy Merrick was named winner of the Athena Award Thursday night.The announcement was made during a reception at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:15:47 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_318021548 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_318021548 A Jack in the Box spokesman says the fast food chain with restaurants in 18 states will be bolstering its presence in Oklahoma during the coming months, including adding locations in Norman and Moore."We conducted a lot of consumer research in the area and there seems to be pretty strong brand awareness," company spokesman Brian Luscomb said. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:15:43 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_318021544 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_318021544 Despite the ongoing economic struggles in Oklahoma and the rest of the nation, Norman's job market has only shed about 250 positions in the last year.That's what Don Wood, executive director of the Norman Economic Development Coalition, told the Cleveland County Business and Industry Council earlier in the week at a breakfast in the Moore Norman Technology Center's campus on South Pennsylvania. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:15:42 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_318021543 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_318021543 My, how things have changed; cell phones, iPhones, Google phones, Blackberry phones, Android phones, Palm phones, it seems that everyone has some sort of a mobile phone. No longer just a "phone," though, your cell phone is actually a computer; most likely, a more powerful computer than some found on the Space Shuttle. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:15:57 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_311021558 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_311021558 The Norman Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2010 Tomorrow's Leaders program. High school sophomores can find applications at www.normanchamber.com/tomorrowsleaders. The applications are due at the chamber offices by 5 p. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:15:56 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_311021557 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_311021557 Miguel Olmedo, executive chef of the Embassy Suites Norman, has been invited to participate in the Pork Councils Taste of Elegance Food Show 7 p.m. Thursday at the Express Event Center in Oklahoma. The event is a benefit for Hearts for Hearing. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:15:41 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_311021541 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_311021541 The Transcript recently asked Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, the state's largest health care insurer, five questions about the ongoing debate in Washington that could potentially have a major impact on the insurer's operations and the way they conduct business. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:15:33 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_311021533 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_311021533 This week, we will follow up on last weeks column by looking at some of the scams associated with Internet dating Web sites. While online dating can be fun and rewarding, it also can be crazy and dangerous. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:15:32 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_311021532 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_311021532 Real estate sales of $100,000 and above, as recorded by the office of Cleveland County Clerk, Tammy Howard.Oct. 19-30Lot 9, Block 2, Carrington Place , $358,900. Buyer, Brian and Sandra O'Brien. Seller, Russell and Niki Gammill. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:15:26 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_311021526 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_311021526 Norman-based Equity Commercial Realty LLC recently announced the following leases:· Big Foot Creative leased 4,200 square feet of industrial space at 101 Triad at Triad Business Park. The space will be used for a screen printing business. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:15:24 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_311021524 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_311021524 When the organizers of Great Nations Bank started planning to open a completely independent banking center in east Norman more than four years ago, they had no idea it would coincide with a financial meltdown so severe it would draw comparisons to the Great Depression. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:15:29 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_305011543 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_305011543 OKLAHOMA CITY -- Highlighting cutting-edge technology from the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, the Oklahoma Venture Forum held a day-long Bricktown Capital Conference last week.The Monday forum allowed those affiliated with the two major schools to showcase their inventions. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:15:21 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_305011524 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_305011524 Although a lot is made of the cost of quality health insurance to rank-and-file workers across the nation, it is employers -- big and small -- who are paying the heaviest price to provide its employees with health care. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:16:11 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_304021611 http://www.normantranscript.com/localbusiness/local_story_304021611 OKLAHOMA CITY -- Highlighting cutting-edge technology from the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, the Oklahoma Venture Forum held a day-long Bricktown Capital Conference last week.The Monday forum allowed those affiliated with the two major schools to showcase their inventions.