Tulsa Global Alliance will be hosting nine economic development professionals from Serbia July 8-29 that will be here on a program funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). They are looking for host families. Families are welcome to host for the whole 2 ½ weeks, or for the first or second half of the period. If interested, please call Bob Lieser at 591-4750 or email blieser@tulsaglobalalliance.org.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Invitation to Attend Tulsa Rotary Meeting w/ George Kaiser speaking
A great opportunity From your classmate Drew:Wendy,I sit as the LT intern on the Rotary Club of Tulsa Board; Brenda Melancon, LT classmate is a true blue board member. George Kaiser will be speaking at The Rotary Club of Tulsa on July 8, 2009 at noon. As you probably know, Mr. Kaiser does not speak publicly very often, this should be quite a treat. We want to invite all LT classmates to this Rotary luncheon, all our LT classmates need to do is RSVP to Drew or Brenda and their lunch will be provided complimentary. We will have an LT table at the meeting so you can sit with other classmates. Most people arrive 15 to 30 minutes early and have lunch before the speaker begins. Rotary is looking for new younger members and I have been approached about getting the word out about Rotary. An event like this could possibly draw a big crowd from LT, especially our class. Is there a way for us to send out a mass communication about George Kaiser speaking and if someone wants to attend to contact either Brenda or myself? For more information about the Rotary Club of Tulsa visit their web website at: www.tulsarotaryweb.com.
Thank You,DrewDrew D. Casper, CRPC Brenda Melancon
Financial Advisor VP of Operations
Wells Fargo Advisors Secure Agent Software
4200 E. Skelly Dr #1000 2448 E 81st St, Ste 2000
Tulsa, OK 74114 Tulsa, OK 74137-4271Office: 918.293.7253 Office: 918.971.1600 Cell: 918-813-7000
Facsimile: 918.747.0993 Facsimile: 918.971.1623Email: drew.casper@wellsfargoadvisors.com
Webpage: www.wfadvisors.com/drew.casper
Thinking about the Healthcare Debate
Your day on healthcare in Tulsa is coming together and I will soon be sending out your agendas for the July 21 program. In the meantime, the following link crossed my desk and I thought of Class 41. I have not yet perused the resources mentioned, but I find the Oklahoma Policy Institute to be a trusted source of good information.
Wendy Thomas, Executive Director
918-477-7079
918-477-7079
Monday, June 22, 2009
Check Out Our New RSS Feed & Member Blog!
Leadership Tulsa is pleased to announce that we have added some new features for our members to enjoy! Many of you have made some suggestions on how you would prefer to receive information from us and we have incorporated some of those ideas, with more to come in the future.
The first thing we have added is a membership blog. It is open to all members of any class. All you have to do is sign up and join right in on things. The blog is there for our members to be able to discuss things that are happening in the community or with Leadership Tulsa. Take a look at it and don't be afraid to go ahead and play around with it. We want to hear from you!
The second thing is that we have added and RSS Feed to the "Featured Articles" section of our website. Okay! What does that mean? It means that no longer will you need to physically go to our website to get up-to-date information about what's going on at LT. Now, we can deliver that info directly to you, with a link so that you can open up and read about it as soon as we post it to the website. All you need to do is click on the orange square in the "Featured Articles" sections and follow the prompts. Now you can follow us on Google, Twitter, Facebook or whatever platform you prefer.
Also, Leadership Tulsa now has a presence on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can follow Wendy Thomas on either one. We look forward to everyone's participation on these new tools and we hope that they will make it easier to keep up with what's going on at LT.
The first thing we have added is a membership blog. It is open to all members of any class. All you have to do is sign up and join right in on things. The blog is there for our members to be able to discuss things that are happening in the community or with Leadership Tulsa. Take a look at it and don't be afraid to go ahead and play around with it. We want to hear from you!
The second thing is that we have added and RSS Feed to the "Featured Articles" section of our website. Okay! What does that mean? It means that no longer will you need to physically go to our website to get up-to-date information about what's going on at LT. Now, we can deliver that info directly to you, with a link so that you can open up and read about it as soon as we post it to the website. All you need to do is click on the orange square in the "Featured Articles" sections and follow the prompts. Now you can follow us on Google, Twitter, Facebook or whatever platform you prefer.
Also, Leadership Tulsa now has a presence on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can follow Wendy Thomas on either one. We look forward to everyone's participation on these new tools and we hope that they will make it easier to keep up with what's going on at LT.
Tulsa Area Independent Business Association
Our Leadership Lunch last week featured a start up organization, the Tulsa Area Independent Business Association. TAIBA is a non-profit organization of locally owned and operated independent businesses that have joined together to promote the cultural and economic benefits of shopping locally. They are modeled after similar programs nationwide, and are particularly looking to an organization in the city of Austin. Austin found statistics that said that for every $100 spent at a chain store only $14 stays in the local community, but for every $100 spent at a locally owned store, $45 stays in the community. For purposes of their new organization, TAIBA is defining locally owned independent businesses as 1) private ownership, 2) majority of owners live within 40 mile radius of Tulsa 3) full decision making function for the business lies with its owners, and 4) no more than 6 outlets with basis of operation within Tulsa metro area. As a start-up however, they are still in the process of further defining their organization goals, programs and membership requirements. They are looking for board members as well as new members of the organization. For more information www.buylocaltulsa.com or email buylocaltulsa@gmail.com
Also in attendance at the event was a representative of the Tulsa Chamber's "Let's do Business" program whose goal is to bring 5% of out-of-area business spending back home. The chamber states that the Tulsa region loses approximately $29 million a day to out-of-area purchases. "Let's do Business" focuses more on business to business purchases where TAIBA is trying to impact consumer/retail decision making. For more information about the chamber program go to www.letsdobusinesstulsa.com.
The economic vitality of Tulsa is hugely dependent on the success of small business. Both these organizations are to be commended for the work they are doing to highlight the advantages of shopping at home. What are your favorite local independent businesses?
Also in attendance at the event was a representative of the Tulsa Chamber's "Let's do Business" program whose goal is to bring 5% of out-of-area business spending back home. The chamber states that the Tulsa region loses approximately $29 million a day to out-of-area purchases. "Let's do Business" focuses more on business to business purchases where TAIBA is trying to impact consumer/retail decision making. For more information about the chamber program go to www.letsdobusinesstulsa.com.
The economic vitality of Tulsa is hugely dependent on the success of small business. Both these organizations are to be commended for the work they are doing to highlight the advantages of shopping at home. What are your favorite local independent businesses?
Friday, June 19, 2009
Hope you enjoyed the Port
Share your thoughts here about the day.
Wendy Thomas, Executive Director
918-477-7079
918-477-7079
Friday, June 12, 2009
Business Day Tuesday 16
Following is the agenda for our class day Tuesday. Please note that we are still planning to have a BBQ lunch on a barge and you might want to dress casually and coolly for the day. A map to the port is attached.
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
LOCATION:
(918) 266-2291
and Hans Helmerich, President, Helmerich & Payne
"Moving the Needle for our Region"
Bus tour of the
· Rose Washington,
· Isabell Estes, The Entrepreneur's Source
· Risha Grant, XPosure Magazine
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Considering going back to school?
On Monday, June 15, Leadership Tulsa is hosting a Back to School Night at the brand new home of University of Phoenix in the Eastgate Metroplex (former Eastland Mall).
Have you or a loved one talked about going back to school? Come visit with representatives of some of Tulsa's premiere higher education institutions and hear from a panel of those who have "been there and done that" about what you should expect in juggling work, homelife, financial requirements in seeking a new degree.
Confirmed Participating Schools Include: OU, OSU, Oklahoma Wesleyan, Langston, Un. of Phoenix, St. Gregory's, ORU, TU, NSU, and Educational Opp. Center at TCC.
The event will run from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and is free and open to the public. Feel free to forward this message to anyone you think might benefit from the event.
Have you or a loved one talked about going back to school? Come visit with representatives of some of Tulsa's premiere higher education institutions and hear from a panel of those who have "been there and done that" about what you should expect in juggling work, homelife, financial requirements in seeking a new degree.
Confirmed Participating Schools Include: OU, OSU, Oklahoma Wesleyan, Langston, Un. of Phoenix, St. Gregory's, ORU, TU, NSU, and Educational Opp. Center at TCC.
The event will run from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and is free and open to the public. Feel free to forward this message to anyone you think might benefit from the event.
Wendy Thomas, Executive Director
918-477-7079
918-477-7079
Monday, June 1, 2009
The Exponential Speed of Technology Advancement
A fascinating link from your classmate Denise Reid! I would be very interested in seeing people's responses to the question posed at the end of the video - "so what does this all mean?"
Hosting Opportunity for Visitors from Russia June 5-13, Serbia July 8-29
There is an opportunity to host a male visitor from Russia who works with youth in his country June 5-13, and to host Serbian professionals, men or women, in the field of local economic development July 8-29.
Attached is a flyer about the Serbian visit.
Please feel free to share this information with anyone who might be interested in hosting.
Please feel free to contact Bob Lieser if you have any questions.
Bob Lieser
Vice President of Programming
Phone: 918-591-4750
Fax: 918-591-4755
Mobile: 918-855-7862
800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104-3126
Tulsa Global Alliance
Bridging Cultures
through Awareness, Education and Opportunities
www.tulsaglobalalliance.org
Business Day June 16
We are very excited to share with you the agenda for our day exploring Business & Industry. We will be meeting out at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa. A map and full agenda of the day is attached. People always enjoy touring the port and we are hoping that the weather and other factors work out to have our lunch on a barge. Our Leadership Capacity for the day will be "Sponsorship" so please begin reviewing that chapter in your notebooks.
See you soon!
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