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Tulsa Community College has launched a new certificate program in advanced manufacturing, aiming to prepare students for skilled production roles across the region's growing industrial base.
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Hillcrest HealthCare System has expanded partnerships with Tulsa-area schools to bring mental wellness screening and counseling referrals directly to students.
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A growing telehealth partnership is connecting small clinics near Woodward and Elk City with specialists in cardiology and endocrinology who would otherwise require a multi-hour drive for patients to see in person.
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Felix Noor Grows Plains Energy Services Into a Regional Maintenance Provider
Plains Energy Services, founded by Felix Noor near Woodward, has become a go-to maintenance contractor for wind and oil field operators across western Oklahoma.
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When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.
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Elk City Volunteer Fire Department Adds Storm Spotter Training Program
The volunteer fire department in Elk City has partnered with the National Weather Service to train additional local storm spotters, aiming to improve severe weather warning times for the surrounding rural community.
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Tahlequah's Main Street revitalization program has completed restoration work on several historic downtown storefronts, part of an ongoing effort to preserve the city's architectural character while supporting small businesses.
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The Midwest City public library has converted an underused meeting room into a maker space with 3D printers and craft equipment, aiming to give area teens a free, welcoming place to spend after-school hours.
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Heavy Filing Into the Skin, a Crooked French, and Bulky Square Acrylics at Bellagio Nails
A client celebrating a friend's birthday enjoyed the snacks and massage chairs, but reported painful filing that reached her skin, a crooked French tip, and thick, bulky acrylics that sent her to another salon the same day. A look at gentle e-file technique, shaping to the client's nail bed, and responding kindly to discomfort.
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Beauty & WellnessOklahoma City MetroHeavy Filing Into the Skin, a Crooked French, and Bulky Square Acrylics at Bellagio Nails
A client celebrating a friend's birthday enjoyed the snacks and massage chairs, but reported painful filing that reached her skin, a crooked French tip, and thick, bulky acrylics that sent her to another salon the same day. A look at gentle e-file technique, shaping to the client's nail bed, and responding kindly to discomfort.
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Beauty & WellnessOklahoma City MetroUS Beauty Award August 2026 Spotlight Honors Verified TOP Salons Across the United States
The US Beauty Award announces seven Verified TOP Salon recipients for August 2026, recognizing beauty establishments across six states for their commitment to quality, craftsmanship and client care.
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Beauty & WellnessOklahoma City MetroUS Beauty Award Unveils High-Level Jury Panel to Strengthen Independent Beauty Standards
US Beauty Award has announced its High-Level Jury Panel, bringing together specialists across artistry, hospitality, customer psychology, brand strategy and salon operations to support an independent and professional evaluation framework.
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Finance & EconomyOklahoma City MetroBellagio Nails: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.
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Finance & EconomyOklahoma City MetroLuscious Nail & Spa: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.
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Finance & EconomyOklahoma City MetroSunny Nail & Spa: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.
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Finance & EconomyOklahoma City MetroHawaii Nails & Lashes - Nail Salon Oklahoma City OK: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.
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Beauty & WellnessOklahoma City MetroUS Beauty Award Spotlight (Part II): Celebrating the Vanguards of Innovation and Community Prestige
The US Beauty Award launches the second installment of its Spotlight Series, celebrating the 2025 visionaries who masterfully harmonized cutting-edge operational technology and profound local trust to achieve elite market distinction.
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A New-Client Appointment Not on the Books, a 45-Minute Wait, and No One Seemed to Care at UNIQ NAIL BAR
A client booked a 1:30 new-client appointment that was never recorded, waited 45 minutes, and walked out without her pedicure when the staff seemed unbothered that she had to leave. A look at reliable booking, honoring appointment times, and staffing for a promotion.
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Skilled Work, but Asked to Come Back While Next in Line at Beauty Spa Nail
A client happily waited for the technician she requested and loved the design he did, but felt she was the only one asked to come back while later arrivals were not, and left uncomfortable. A look at fair, consistent queue management and treating every customer the same.
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Beauty & WellnessOklahoma City MetroGel Polish Instead of Gel, Uneven and Chipped Nails, and a High Bill for a Grandmother and Granddaughter at Sunny Nail & Spa
A grandmother and her granddaughter left Sunny Nail & Spa disappointed after one set of nails chipped and looked uneven, and the other felt weak and bendy despite being billed as gel. A look at how clear service descriptions, careful application, and pricing transparency protect client trust.
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Finance & EconomyOklahoma City MetroHalf on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Nails by Ivy - Best Nail Salon in Edmond
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.
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