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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Sooner Insurance Company

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Insurance, Professional Services, ERM, ALL, Risk management, News, Culture, AM Best, Sooners, ConocoPhillips, History, Credit

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” (Excellent) of Sooner Insurance Company (Sooner) (Colchester, VT).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” (Excellent) of Sooner Insurance Company (Sooner) (Colchester, VT).
  • For current Best’s Credit Ratings and independent data on the captive and alternative risk transfer insurance market, please visit www.ambest.com/captive .
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

IBC Bank Names Kyle McElvaney President and CEO of Oklahoma Market

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, International Bancshares Corporation, Oklahoma City metropolitan area, University, Multimedia, International Bank of Commerce, Education, McDonald House, Growth, Jim, Commerce, Sooners, United Way, Hugh McElvaney, IBOC, Organization, IBC, Cryptocurrency

The IBC Bank-Oklahoma board of directors announced the promotion of Kyle McElvaney as president and CEO of IBC Bank for the state of Oklahoma.

Key Points: 
  • The IBC Bank-Oklahoma board of directors announced the promotion of Kyle McElvaney as president and CEO of IBC Bank for the state of Oklahoma.
  • McElvaney previously served as president of IBC Bank in Oklahoma City.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304767893/en/
    Kyle McElvaney, president and CEO of IBC Bank for the state of Oklahoma (Photo: Business Wire)
    Robert L. Mills, IBC Bank-Oklahoma chairman of the board, stated, “Kyle is a seasoned executive with a strong background in managing commercial and retail banking for IBC.
  • Expect great things to come.”
    McElvaney was named president of IBC Bank-Oklahoma City in January 2017, previously serving as executive vice president of IBC Bank’s Oklahoma market.

Anheuser-Busch, MADD, and Uber Partner with Anheuser-Busch Sales of Oklahoma to Encourage 21+ Fans to 'Decide to Ride' by Planning Ahead for Sober Rides on Game Days

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
2007 Oklahoma Sooners football team, Sooners, Sport, University, Senior, MADD, Friends, Culture, Uber, Research, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Drinking, Mother, Oklahoma Sooners, Student, Norm (mathematics), Legal drinking age, Cyclone, Foreign policy, Iowa State University, Policy, Anheuser-Busch, Family, Safety, Beer, Ridesharing

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The country's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest drunk driving victim services and advocacy nonprofit, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and ridesharing platform, Uber, are bringing their first-of-its-kind coalition to college communities this fall. As a part of the next phase of the Decide to Ride campaign, the coalition is teaming up with wholesaler partner Anheuser-Busch Sales of Oklahoma to help combat drunk driving during the Oklahoma Sooners' 2023 football season.

Key Points: 
  • This joint effort will meet 21+ fans in the stands to raise awareness and promote road safety by providing educational and ridesharing opportunities, including some locally available discounts on Uber rides.
  • To ensure a future with more cheers for all, it's imperative that we help college football fans get home safely.
  • "Be a champion of our community by choosing sober rides or rideshare options to get home from each and every games."
  • Ahead of the fall football season, we want to make it easy for everyone to Decide to Ride."

Northern Tool + Equipment Announces Store Opening in Edmond, OK

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Northern Tool, Sooners, Retail

EDMOND, Okla., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Tool + Equipment is excited to announce the opening of its third retail location in Oklahoma. It will be open to customers on July 26, followed by a grand opening August 12. Located at 3824 S Broadway, the new store provides Northern Tool's unparalleled shopping experience and customer service to customers in Edmond and the surrounding communities.

Key Points: 
  • EDMOND, Okla., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Tool + Equipment is excited to announce the opening of its third retail location in Oklahoma.
  • It will be open to customers on July 26, followed by a grand opening August 12.
  • Located at 3824 S Broadway, the new store provides Northern Tool's unparalleled shopping experience and customer service to customers in Edmond and the surrounding communities.
  • "We're excited to expand further into the Sooner State with our third retail location," said Northern Tool + Equipment Sr. VP of Retail Stores Joe Apolloni.

Oklahoma Opens Doors to Funding Opportunities for Private School and Homeschool Students in 2024

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Parent, Sooners, Education, National School Choice Week, Research, Multimedia, Government, Student, Tax Credits Act 2002, National school, Ya Tú Me Conoces, Legislation, Tutoring, Online shopping

OKLAHOMA CITY, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oklahoma takes a significant step towards educational empowerment with the state's Parental Choice Tax Credit Act. This program will provide participating families with a refundable tax credit of up to $7,500 per student for eligible learning expenses, ensuring that tuition is no longer a barrier for families looking for the type of school that best suits the needs of their kids.

Key Points: 
  • OKLAHOMA CITY, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oklahoma takes a significant step towards educational empowerment with the state's Parental Choice Tax Credit Act.
  • Under the Parental Choice Tax Credit Act, private school students and homeschool students in Oklahoma will have new funding opportunities starting in January 2024.
  • How can families access the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit for private school students?
  • The National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF) raises broad and positive awareness of school choice through two charitable programs: organizing National School Choice Week each January and the research, development, and promotion of comprehensive and unbiased school navigation resources for parents via School Choice Week and Conoce tus Opciones Escolares.

Baseball and Softball NIL Athletes Step Up to the Plate to Join Team Rapsodo

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
University of Miami, NCAA, Baseball, Partnership, No-hitter, University, College, USA Softball, Week, National championship, RBI, University of Oklahoma, Run batted in, NJCAA, Season, Herkimer County Community College, 1982 AIAW Women's College World Series, Tropical cyclone, Sooners, Wiegmann, Faronics, NIL, NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship, Organization, Athlete, School, Division, Clemson, MLB, University of Louisville, College World Series, WCWS, Social media, Sport, Video game, Nightclub, Cassette tape

The list of stars joining team Rapsodo includes name, image, and likeness (NIL) athletes from top collegiate programs across the country.

Key Points: 
  • The list of stars joining team Rapsodo includes name, image, and likeness (NIL) athletes from top collegiate programs across the country.
  • They won their 48th consecutive game against Clemson on Saturday, the longest winning streak in NCAA D-I Softball History.
  • “Rapsodo technology has really helped me become a better pitcher, and I am glad the Rapsodo team has chosen me as an NIL partner,” May said.
  • I’m grateful the team trusts me to share with my audience how incredible Rapsodo technology is.”
    Wiegman’s Louisville teammate Greg Farone also joins team Rapsodo as an NIL partner.

Mercury Announces Title Sponsorship of Oklahoma Sooners’ Spring Game

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
Entertainment, Sports, Events, Concerts, Licensing (Sports), Football, University, Other Communications, Digital Marketing, Education, Marketing, Communications, Content Marketing, Sooners, VIP, Digital, Partnership, Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Multimedia, Mercury, Sale, Sport

Mercury’s partnership with OU Athletics offers fans exclusive, ongoing access to student-athlete content -- including Kaden Helms and Nic Anderson's Red Dirt Rambles podcast -- and once-in-a-lifetime VIP experiences.

Key Points: 
  • Digital sports marketing company Mercury announced today its sponsorship of the annual Oklahoma football spring game on April 22.
  • Throughout gameday, Mercury will roll out exciting experiences for the Sooner faithful, including an on-field 40-yard dash competition for select fans.
  • Mercury will be announcing more details about future VIP experiences in the coming weeks, including an opportunity for fans to get a behind-the-scenes tour of Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium as well as on field access.
  • Tickets to the spring football game are on sale now at SoonerSports.com .

Learn How to Open a Coffee Shop in Oklahoma from Coffee Shop Startup Experts at Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea

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Sunday, February 19, 2023
Steps, Coffee, Coffee shop, Thought, City, Sooners, Fungiculture, Interior design, Specialty coffee, Roasting, Success

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Want to learn how to open a coffee shop in Oklahoma?

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Want to learn how to open a coffee shop in Oklahoma?
  • Get tips on starting a profitable business in The Sooner State from coffee shop startup experts at Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea.
  • Now, the company's 7 Steps coffee shop startup consulting team has added to its series of state-level coffee shop startup guides with, " How to Start a Coffee Shop in Oklahoma ."
  • He invited anyone who is thinking of opening a coffee shop in any state to call Crimson Cup for guidance.

UC Asset’s new $3M cannabis property acquisition includes protection for existing shareholders

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Foot, MOU, Sooners, Cannabinoid, Research, OTCQB, Acquisition, UC, Drug, Lease, Security (finance), Holding company, Cryptocurrency

Upon closing of the acquisition, UCASU will invest $1 million to build extra 5,000 square feet of cannabis cultivation facility at the same site.

Key Points: 
  • Upon closing of the acquisition, UCASU will invest $1 million to build extra 5,000 square feet of cannabis cultivation facility at the same site.
  • After acquisition, the current operator on the property, Fire Ranch Farm, will continue to rent the property from UC Asset.
  • The non-cash acquisition will be closed through the issuance of 2.5 million preferred shares of UC Asset to the current property owner.
  • Greg Bankston, managing general partner of UC Asset, confirms that the conversion terms include strong protection for exist shareholders.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Sooner Insurance Company

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Banking, Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, AM Best, News, Sooners, Credit, Culture, ERM, ALL, NYSE, History, ConocoPhillips, Risk management, AM

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” (Excellent) of Sooner Insurance Company (Sooner) (Colchester, VT).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” (Excellent) of Sooner Insurance Company (Sooner) (Colchester, VT).
  • For current Best’s Credit Ratings and independent data on the captive and alternative risk transfer insurance market, please visit www.ambest.com/captive .
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .