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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE UNVEILS BOLD CAMPAIGN TO ATTRACT RESIDENTS

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a daring move that challenges traditional marketing, Oklahoma is infiltrating the digital dating scene with an innovative campaign concept to entice Dallas residents to "swipe right" on settling down in Oklahoma. That's right – Oklahoma is popping up where you least expect it on Hinge and Bumble, ready to steal your heart and your zip code.

Key Points: 
  • The campaign, developed by The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce), boasts an audacious strategy to leverage popular dating apps and showcase the unique charms of Oklahoma.
  • The initiative, known as "Date Oklahoma," sets out to persuade Dallas residents to consider Oklahoma as their new home.
  • The campaign invites people to "Live the Flyover Life" and embrace the endless opportunities waiting for them in Oklahoma.
  • The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the primary economic development entity in the state.

TIME AND ALLY FINANCIAL HONOR TULSA DEALER

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Monday, October 31, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The nomination of Bill Knight, president of Bill Knight Ford in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the 2023 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced today by TIME.

Key Points: 
  • The TIME Dealer of the Year award is one of the automobile industry's most prestigious and highly coveted honors.
  • "My 38-year career has been a winding road with each stop preparing me for the role of dealer principal that I enjoy today," nominee Knight said.
  • In its 12th year as exclusive sponsor, Ally also will recognize dealer nominees and their community efforts by contributing $1,000 to each nominee's 501(c)3 charity of choice.
  • Knight was nominated for the TIME Dealer of the Year award by the Officers of the Oklahoma Automobile Dealers Association.

BOK Financial names new CIO, Consumer banking executive

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

TULSA, Okla., Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BOK Financial has named Derek Martin as chief information officer and Kelley Weil as Consumer banking executive.

Key Points: 
  • TULSA, Okla., Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BOK Financial has named Derek Martin as chief information officer and Kelley Weil as Consumer banking executive.
  • Martin has been with the company for almost 30 years, most recently serving as Consumer banking executive.
  • BOK Financial Corporation's holdings include BOKF, NA; BOK Financial Securities, Inc., BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. and BOK Financial Insurance, Inc. BOKF, NA's holdings include TransFund, Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc. and BOK Financial Asset Management, Inc. BOKF, NA operates banking divisions across eight states as: Bank of Albuquerque; Bank of Oklahoma; Bank of Texas; and BOK Financial in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri; as well as having limited purpose offices in Nebraska, Wisconsin and Connecticut.
  • Through its subsidiaries, BOK Financial Corporation provides commercial and consumer banking, brokerage trading, investment, trust and insurance services, mortgage origination and servicing, and an electronic funds transfer network.

The Port of Call Opens in Mystic

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

MYSTIC, Conn., March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nautical-themed cocktail lounge and restaurant The Port of Call, a collaboration between Mystic restaurant group 85th Day Food Community and The Real McCoy Rum, opens its doors today. The Port of Call hearkens back to the days of maritime excursions, exploring international cocktail culture and cuisine together, port by port.

Key Points: 
  • MYSTIC, Conn., March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Nautical-themed cocktail lounge and restaurant The Port of Call, a collaboration between Mystic restaurant group 85th Day Food Community and The Real McCoy Rum, opens its doors today.
  • The Port of Call hearkens back to the days of maritime excursions, exploring international cocktail culture and cuisine together, port by port.
  • The street food-inspired menu sails from South America to Southeast Asia, Puerto Rico, and the Mediterranean, and changes throughout the season as it journeys from port to port.
  • The Port of Call is located at 15 Water Street, Mystic, CT. To stay up-to-date on The Port of Call and Dive, follow @theportofcallct .