Geography of Oklahoma

BOK Financial names Stacy Kymes president and CEO

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

TULSA, Okla., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BOK Financial Corporation has named Stacy Kymes president and CEO effective April 1, 2022, upon the retirement of Steven G. Bradshaw.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BOK Financial Corporation has named Stacy Kymes president and CEO effective April 1, 2022, upon the retirement of Steven G. Bradshaw.
  • George B. Kaiser, BOK Financial Corporation board chair, noted that Stacy has had deep and varied experience with the companys lines of business and supporting functions during his career.
  • Stacy has the full support of our cohesive executive team and his breadth of company experience will allow him to be a strong leader for BOK Financial.
  • BOK Financial Corporation's holdings include BOKF, NA; BOK Financial Securities, Inc., BOK Financial Private Wealth, and BOK Financial Insurance, Inc. BOKF, NA operates TransFund, Cavanal Hill Investment Management 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 Nebraska, Milwaukee and Connecticut.

AAON Achieves Platinum in Sustainable Tulsa Scor3card Program

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

TULSA, Okla., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAON ), a leading manufacturer of heating and cooling products, announced that it achieved Platinum level in the 2021 Sustainable Tulsa Scor3card verification program.

Key Points: 
  • TULSA, Okla., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAON ), a leading manufacturer of heating and cooling products, announced that it achieved Platinum level in the 2021 Sustainable Tulsa Scor3card verification program.
  • This follows up the companys achievements of Platinum in 2020, Gold in 2019 and Bronze in 2018.
  • We are proud to participate in the Sustainable Tulsa Scor3card program and are continuously looking for ways to measure and improve our performance in these areas, said Gary Fields, CEO and President of AAON.
  • Sustainable Tulsa is a non-profit organization committed to making Tulsa a better place to live, work, and play.

AM Best Withdraws Credit Ratings of Tri-State Consumer Insurance Company

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Monday, August 2, 2021

AM Best has withdrawn the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of a- (Excellent) of Tri-State Consumer Insurance Company (Tri-State) (Jericho, NY).

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  • AM Best has withdrawn the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of a- (Excellent) of Tri-State Consumer Insurance Company (Tri-State) (Jericho, NY).
  • These Credit Ratings (ratings) were under review with developing implications pending Tri-States merger with Stillwater Property and Casualty Insurance Company, which is a member of the Stillwater Insurance Group (Stillwater).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Bests Credit Ratings, Bests Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Bests Ratings & Assessments .

Bank of America Supports RestoreOKC’s Restoration and Expansion of Community Resource Campus in Northeast Oklahoma City

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Friday, July 30, 2021

The future campus is expected to serve approximately 6,000 households throughout the Northeast Oklahoma City community, which is home to the states largest percentage of African American households.

Key Points: 
  • The future campus is expected to serve approximately 6,000 households throughout the Northeast Oklahoma City community, which is home to the states largest percentage of African American households.
  • Bank of Americas investment brings us significantly closer to seeing a community-led resource campus serve as an integral asset for revitalizing Northeast Oklahoma City and fostering economic mobility for families and neighborhoods.
  • RestoreOKCs Community Resource Center will serve as a social and economic anchor for Northeast Oklahoma City, the region and our state, said Tony Shinn, president, Bank of America Oklahoma City.
  • Restore OKC is a relationship-based, community-driven development organization serving within their NE Oklahoma City community.

Tulsa Community College Joins Effort to Expand and Diversify the IT Workforce

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Monday, July 26, 2021

TULSA, Okla., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tulsa Community College (TCC) is partnering with CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech, a program to increase the number of information technology (IT) workers across America and expand career opportunities to groups underrepresented in the tech workforce, the organizations announced today.

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  • "Apprenticeships are a proven method for building skills and preparing people to enter the workforce," said Scott Mueller, Secretary of Commerce and Workforce Development for the State of Oklahoma.
  • The college will also work with employers to help them recruit and employ skilled tech talent.
  • https://www.comptia.org/content/lp/apprenticeships-for-tech Tulsa area employers interested in joining the Tulsa Community College CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech program can attend an information session on Monday, July 26 at 1 p.m. at Tulsa Community College Northeast Campus Enterprise Building, 3727 E. Apache Street, Room A108.
  • Tulsa Community College educates approximately 23,000 students each year.

Blueknight Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2021 Results and Conference Call

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

TULSA, Okla., July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blueknight Energy Partners, L.P. (Blueknight or the Partnership) (Nasdaq: BKEP and BKEPP), plans to release second quarter 2021 financial results after market close on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

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  • TULSA, Okla., July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blueknight Energy Partners, L.P. (Blueknight or the Partnership) (Nasdaq: BKEP and BKEPP), plans to release second quarter 2021 financial results after market close on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
  • The Partnership will discuss its second quarter 2021 results during a conference call on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. EDT).
  • The conference call will be accessible by telephone at 1-855-327-6837. International participants will be able to access the conference call at 1-631-891-4304.
  • Blueknight (Nasdaq: BKEP and BKEPP) is a publicly traded master limited partnership that owns the largest independent asphalt terminalling network in the country.

Laredo Petroleum Announces Offering of Senior Notes

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Monday, July 12, 2021

TULSA, OK, July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laredo Petroleum, Inc., a Delaware corporation (NYSE: LPI) ("Laredo" or the "Company"), announced today that it intends, subject to market conditions, to offer $400 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2029 (the "notes") in a private offering to eligible purchasers.

Key Points: 
  • TULSA, OK, July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laredo Petroleum, Inc., a Delaware corporation (NYSE: LPI) ("Laredo" or the "Company"), announced today that it intends, subject to market conditions, to offer $400 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2029 (the "notes") in a private offering to eligible purchasers.
  • The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, if completed, for general corporate purposes, including, repaying a portion of the borrowings outstanding under the Companys senior secured credit facility.
  • Laredo Petroleum, Inc. is an independent energy company with headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • Laredo does not intend to, and disclaims any obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statement.

ONEOK Second Quarter 2021 Conference Call and Webcast Scheduled

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

TULSA, Okla., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) will release second quarter 2021 earnings after the market closes on Aug. 3, 2021.

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  • TULSA, Okla., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) will release second quarter 2021 earnings after the market closes on Aug. 3, 2021.
  • ONEOK's executive management will participate in a conference call the following day at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (10 a.m. Central Daylight Time) on Aug. 4, 2021.
  • To participate in the telephone conference call, dial800-367-2403, pass code 1023039, or log on to www.oneok.com .
  • Where: 1) Phone conference call dial 800-367-2403, pass code 1023039
    If you are unable to participate in the conference call or the webcast, the replay will be available on ONEOK's website, www.oneok.com , for 30 days.

Aristocrat Gaming™ Breaks Ground on New Facility in Tulsa

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Aristocrat President of Americas & EMEA Hector Fernandez said, "We are doubling down on our commitment to Tulsa as our host community, to Oklahoma, and the community of customers we serve across the state.

Key Points: 
  • Aristocrat President of Americas & EMEA Hector Fernandez said, "We are doubling down on our commitment to Tulsa as our host community, to Oklahoma, and the community of customers we serve across the state.
  • "We're thrilled Aristocrat, a global leader in gaming technology, innovation, manufacturing and distribution, is expanding its presence in Tulsa," said Mike Neal, president and CEO of the Tulsa Regional Chamber.
  • Also appearing at the event were Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Chairman Matthew Morgan and Aristocrat Gaming SVP Customer Order Execution Deanne McKissick.
  • Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), a global games leader with more than 6,000 employees.

Revibe Men's Health Launches Weight Loss Center of Excellence in its Tulsa Location With Plans to Launch in Several Other Locations

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

HONOLULU, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Revibe Men's Health, a men's health and wellness center with locations across the US, today launched a weight loss center of excellence in its Tulsa, Oklahoma clinic.

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  • HONOLULU, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Revibe Men's Health, a men's health and wellness center with locations across the US, today launched a weight loss center of excellence in its Tulsa, Oklahoma clinic.
  • In addition to specializing in Low-T and ED treatments, this location has begun to offer weight loss treatments specific to each man's unique health goals.
  • Revibe Men's Health Tulsa has begun to offer weight loss treatments specific to each man's unique health goals.
  • Revibe Men's Health plans to launch its weight loss offerings in several of its existing locations before the end of 2021.