Local Business

Higher Property Taxes Not The Answer

March 28, 2012

As many of you are aware the state of Oklahoma is going to do away with the state income tax. Money will have to come from somewhere. On Wednesday April 11th it’s Realtor Day at the state capital from 1-4 if you are planning on going please remind and enlighten the fine elected officials of [...]

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South Side Hangouts: Fontana Italian Restaurant

September 6, 2011

There’s a new spot for affordable, delicious lunches on the South Side:  Fontana Italian Restaurant on Moore’s NW 12th St. (OKC’s SW 119th) just west of Janeway Ave.  Fontana’s a locally-owned and operated spot with great food and friendly service. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very different from what I’m used to at franchise [...]

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North Side Hangouts: Caffe’ Pranzo

August 24, 2011

“You like Italian food?” he said. “Who doesn’t like Italian food?” This exchange, from Anna Quindlen’s novel Rise and Shine, makes me laugh every time; I love Italian food.  But my husband, unaccountably, doesn’t.  So when it comes to Italian restaurants, I’ve gotta catch as catch can.  Terry, my business partner, and I were up [...]

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South Side Hangouts: Five Guys in Moore, Dan’s in SW OKC

July 24, 2011

Sometimes you want fine dining; some days you need a quiet half hour in a quaint wee coffeeshop.  Or maybe a gourmet cupcake, or pastry, or frozen yogurt.  Something, you know, nice.  Some days, though, the only thing that hits the spot is a burger and fries.  For those days, we have a new option [...]

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When did Auctions begin?

February 8, 2011

They were all I could carry but I was proud to be dragging them. They were faded, a little bent, and used but I was as proud of them as if they had just come off the showroom floor. They were the first thing I ever bid on at an auction. How long have auctions [...]

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Hamburgers: The Economics of America’s Favorite Food

October 15, 2010

I’ve long maintained that you can’t get a better burger anywhere in the world besides Oklahoma! Back in high school, the best were Split-T, Delta Drive-in and Charcoal Oven. Only the Charcoal Oven still exists, although Johnnies Charcoal Broiler ( an offshoot of the Split-T) has taken their place. I’ve lived for 5 years throughout [...]

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What runs Oklahoma City’s Economy

September 28, 2010

At our September sales meeting we watched a video from the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. It was full of positive information and visually showed the best Oklahoma City has to offer. We are all lucky and blessed that we aren’t suffering economically like so many of our fellow Americans. What I found most interesting [...]

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Ladies Shopping Extravaganza!!

August 23, 2010

You are invited to……….. Showcase Home Marketplace Saturday August 28, 11-3 Come & Go 2205 NW 159th – North Hampton Between NW 150th & NW 164th, West of Penn There will be an extensive lineup of products and goods offered from these vendors: Mary Kay, Scentsy, Pampered Chef and L Custom Jewelry!!! There will also be [...]

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Moore/Norman Technology Center

July 8, 2010

When driving along S 134th Street right before you hit Pennsylvania most people will look and think what is that? It seems to be a beautiful campus with immaculate grounds and while driving on you won’t think too much more…. But what you have been driving past is the Moore Norman Technology Center’s South Campus.  The 65-acre tract [...]

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