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A Spotlight on the Pros Based in Oklahoma City, Eventures is a full-service event planning and rental company founded by Mary Ellen Alexander in 1994. Passionate about serving others, Alexander’s first foray in event planning was in San Francisco. Later, she moved to Dallas, where she gained catering and hospitality experience working at the Marriott.    At the time, the event...

The Changing Tides of Oklahoma Football The University of Oklahoma football team, a member of the Big 12 Conference since 1996, made the move to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in 2024. That shift had “an extremely positive impact on our football program and our fan base,” says associate athletics director Mike Houck. “When you’re a part of the best conference...

Oklahoma’s many success stories are written by those who keep their heads down and their communities moving forward. Among them are visionaries, problem-solvers, work horses and innovators who pour their talents into creating the greatest possible experiences, products, services and outcomes for their clients. Whether they’re performing cutting-edge surgery, advocating for their clients in the courtroom, creating a building to...

Financial Wellness & Personal Finance Real-Life Budgeting With rising costs outpacing American salaries, old budgets no longer suffice. We consult the experts for practical budgeting strategies tailored to 2025’s economic realities. “Start by tracking your spending for a full month,” says Andrew Iven, senior vice president and director of product strategy at BOK Financial. “That snapshot helps you understand where your money...

Physical Wellness Should be a main ingredient of staying healthy as we age. The key is to choose exercises that are gentle on the joints while building strength and improving balance, says Catherine Hendrix, lead wellness coordinator at Covenant Living at Inverness (CLE) in Tulsa. This can include activities such as walking, yoga, water aerobics or cycling. According to...

Zeeco Oktoberfest Returning from Oct. 16-19 at River West Festival Park, Zeeco Oktoberfest brings authentic Bavarian culture, cuisine and entertainment to Tulsa.  Nearly a dozen massive tents welcome guests for a variety of activities – ranging from live music to competitions like stein-holding, barrel racing and the adorable, can’t-miss Daschund Dash. Those 21 and up can enjoy hundreds of German and...

Oklahoma’s Native American nations are continuously remolding the cultural and economic landscape of our state through their innovation, resilience and tradition. From thriving business enterprises to groundbreaking work in everything from film to mental health to language preservation, Native tribes are leading Oklahoma boldlyinto the future. Native Business Updates Media outlets were abuzz in June with stats from the latest Tribal...

Influence, when wielded well, uplifts communities, inspires people and creates lasting change. Oklahoma’s most impactful leaders, whether their areas of influence surround tribal affairs, healthcare, politics, education or business, use their platforms not for personal gain, but for building bridges and expanding opportunities for all. We profile a few such leaders in our new Oklahoma’s Most Influential People spotlight, a...

Oklahoma’s higher education landscape is in the midst of a quiet transformation, driven by shifting workforce demands, advanced artificial intelligence technology and a renewed focus on innovation. Colleges and universities statewide are rethinking how they educate students, strategically partnering with businesses and preparing their graduates for an uncertain future. We explore just a few ways they’re swiftly adapting –...

Caleb Walton Cascia Hall Preparatory School Attending: Texas Christian University Intended major: Movement science on a pre-athletic training and physical therapy track. I’ve always enjoyed working with people, especially in the athletic realm, and the functions of the human body, so this seemed like a great way to combine these. Proudest achievement:I received the Chancellor’s and Trustee’s Scholarship from the John V. Roach...