Stillwater sisters Joyce Taylor and Barbara Pass have conquered the art of DIY. In the last five years, they have each taken nearly 10 short courses at Meridian Technology Center, mastering everything from woodworking and ceramic tile to baking and cheese making. Their short courses story began with Barbara’s plan for a kitchen remodel. Barbara […]

Don’t let the size of your business determine the scope of the information technology you use. On February 16 at the Business for Breakfast event at the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development, join Jim Wirt, CEO and founder of Beardon Services, who will discuss affordable IT resources that are available to small businesses. During […]

If opening your own business is on your bucket list, the best place to start may be a free Essential Entrepreneurship class. On Saturday, February 4, Meridian Technology Center will partner with the Stillwater Public Library and offer a two-hour Essential Entrepreneurship program that covers the basics of building your own business. Brad Rickelman, Assistant […]

The best supervisors and managers are clear-minded, performance-driven and people-oriented. Today’s supervisors must be able to effectively assess their work situations, understand and communicate with all employees, and determine the most appropriate responses to get the job done on time, within budget and up to standard. On January 30, join Bonnie Cain-Wood, Communication Services Manager […]

Students interested in gaining a competitive advantage for college or their career are invited to attend the upcoming Meridian Technology Center New Student and Parent Open House. On January 26, 2016, from 5 pm to 7 pm Meridian’s classrooms and labs will be open for families of students who are interested in making Tech a […]

Meridian has recently announced new personal and professional development short courses. “We have a wide variety of new classes for people to explore in the next few months. Whether they simply want to have fun or if they are interested in enrolling in a short course to prepare for a full-time career, we have several […]

January is designated as National School Board Recognition month and this year’s theme, “Rising Up,” reflects the efforts of thousands of men and women who help to shape the direction of Oklahoma public education and their collective focus on student achievement. The Meridian district is divided into five geographic areas. Meridian’s board members live in […]

When it comes to making the sale, have you ever found yourself a little hesitant, afraid that you’ll come across as pushy and not genuine? Catherine Brown believes that sales representatives can fix one thing to increase their selling success. As president of Initial Call, a company that specializes in assessing sales setbacks and boosting […]

Looking to take that next step in your career and hoping to get noticed? Chances are your next employer is checking out your online profile whether you know it or not. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you create your LinkedIn profile. Select an appropriate picture and headline Use a professional […]

Appreciation is good for employee engagement, motivation and retention. When’s the last time you were recognized or recognized someone at your job? On January 10 as part of the ongoing HR Matters series co-sponsored by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and Meridian Technology Center, join Bonnie Cain-Wood, Communication Services Manager for OSU Libraries, as she […]