The Norman Transcript Business 2012-05-27T16:39:04-05:00 urn:uuid:4a40ca1b-ee46-4db2-901c-aef107e64eb7 OBA names officers Transcript Staff urn:uuid:3211800-1-51812-3035303 2012-05-27T01:54:58-05:00 <p>TULSA — Brad Swickey, president and CEO of Valliance Bank in Oklahoma City, was inducted as chairman of the Oklahoma Bankers Association at the OBA’s 115th Leadership Forum and Annual Convention, held May 14 and 15 at the Renaissance Hotel ...</p> Rig count down by 3 to 1,983 urn:uuid:3211800-1-52512-3058475 2012-05-27T01:49:53-05:00 <p>HOUSTON — The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. is down three this week to 1,983....</p> Cornerstone Metals Recycling opens in Norman Transcript Staff urn:uuid:3211800-1-52112-3046598 2012-05-27T01:49:53-05:00 <p>Cornerstone Metals Recycling has officially opened a recycling facility in Norman at 2350 Industrial Blvd. The facility will provide easy access drive-through for recyclers in the Norman area including South Oklahoma City, Moore and Pauls ...</p> Agriculture Department spurring exports Transcript Staff urn:uuid:3211800-1-52112-3046674 2012-05-27T01:49:53-05:00 <p>International Market Development Coordinator Barbara Charlet is constantly finding new ways to introduce Oklahoma’s agricultural products to foreign markets. With 18 years of experience in the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and ...</p> Women finding independence through direct or home-based sales By Joy Hampton urn:uuid:3211800-1-51412-3023762 2012-05-27T01:49:53-05:00 <p>Women who sell Avon, Arbonne, Amway and Tupperware say their companies continue to evolve and change to meet the demands of the market. They also say these direct sales approaches can be a fun way to work, combining socializing — through ...</p> New site aids wheel chair-bound diners Transcript Staff urn:uuid:3211800-1-51812-3035209 2012-05-27T01:49:53-05:00 <p>OKLAHOMA CITY — A new website — www.WheelingAroundTown.com., dedicated to reviewing Oklahoma restaurants for “wheelchair friendly” accessibility — just launched to provide better dining experience for disabled community....</p> FamilyWize offers prescription discounts urn:uuid:3211800-1-52312-3051937 2012-05-27T01:49:52-05:00 <p>It’s been a tough year for illness and injury at my house. My wife had the flu, my youngest son had mono and my oldest son broke his ankle. We are fortunate that my wife has pretty good insurance through her work. That helps us cover the ...</p> Windfalls sweeping down the plain urn:uuid:3211800-1-52412-3055497 2012-05-27T01:49:52-05:00 <p>A few months ago, when the lottery numbers skyrocketed to an unprecedented jackpot, I visited the automated machine at Homeland with a friend who showed me how to operate the machine and make my picks. Alas, my numbers were not the ones ...</p> Make sure Windows Vista Service Packs are updated urn:uuid:3211800-1-52312-3051861 2012-05-27T01:49:52-05:00 <p>A recent report from Microsoft serves as a reminder of how important Windows updates can be....</p> people in business urn:uuid:3211800-1-52312-3051060 2012-05-27T01:49:51-05:00 <p>Pamela N. Greening has recently been named to Republic Bank &amp; Trust’s board of directors, chairman Donald A. Pape has announced....</p>