The popularity of smartphones can have an impact on the eight-to-five workday. The work environment continues to creep beyond the office to the car, the home and anywhere with a steady wireless signal. As this change ensues, employers must utilize advanced planning and clear policies to minimize the risk of overtime claims from an increasingly […]

When school starts at Meridian Technology Center on August 17, there will be more than new student faces walking up and down the halls. Meridian has three new instructors who will bring their industry experience to the classroom. New teachers include Brian James, Kim Sorrels and Michelle Moore. James joins Meridian as Science Technology Engineering […]

While asking questions may seem like a simple task, it is perhaps the most powerful tool that leaders can possess. On August 26 as part of the ongoing Everyday Leaders series co-sponsored by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and Meridian Technology Center, join Anna Irwin, a certified instructor for the John Maxwell team. Irwin will […]

Parents and new students attending Meridian Technology Center have the chance to get a jump-start on becoming Meridian Made on August 15 with Parent and New Student Orientation. “We want parents and new students who are attending Meridian to feel like they are a part of the school from day one,” said Jeanie Zagar, Executive […]

Meridian Technology Center has recently announced new class listings for personal and professional interest Short Courses. “We have a wide variety of new classes for people to explore in the next few months,” said Titus Lester, Meridian’s Coordinator of Short-Term Adult Education. “Whether they want to take an industry certification test, acquire a new skill […]

The Unmanned Arial System Cluster of Oklahoma and South Kansas will offer a free Mindset and Methods of Open Innovation workshop at Meridian Technology Center on August 11. Funded through a contract with the US Small Business Administration, the workshop will equip small- and medium-sized manufacturers with techniques to assist them in identifying new technology […]

Family businesses are the backbone of the economy of the United States. They create jobs, pay taxes and help build communities. Conflicts are part of a normal experience for many small start-ups and family-owned businesses. However, for those who are sharing space at home and work, a family business can also create challenges. On August […]

In the world of entrepreneurship, sometimes it’s hard to know when it’s time for you to say goodbye to your current job so you can say hello to opening your own business. There’s rarely a perfect time to leave it all behind here are a few things to consider before making the transition. 1. Are […]

You’re pulled in different directions all day. If you’re like a lot of people the last thing you have time to think about is what to fix for dinner. With just a little planning and even less prep, a slow cooker can save the day and night! Benefits of fixing-it and forgetting-it with your slow […]