Interviewing Techniques: How to Make an Impression That Will Last Confidence is key to winning an interview. This edition of TRIO focuses on three things that can help you make an impression that will last. 1. Research the Company There are reasons you want to work for the company you’re interviewing with. In an interview, […]

Every entrepreneurial journey begins with a single step. The hardest step is often the decision to venture into the unknown world of becoming an entrepreneur. The May 17 Business for Breakfast will feature Melissa Wiles on the lessons she’s learned along the journey to become a successful entrepreneur. In 2009, when Wiles graduated from Oklahoma […]

Dinner for Two: The Unexpected Struggle of Having an Empty Nest I grew up in small family. I’m an only child, and I have an only child. Given that, you’d think that I’d be accustomed to cooking for a small number, right? Well, I did too. Then my son moved to college. Learning to cook […]

Proposed TIF: No Project Identified for an Area That is Already Growing There is no question that economic development is important. In successful communities, all entities work collaboratively together. This has been the case in Stillwater with city and county governments, educational entities and the private sector working to ensure Stillwater is a community we can […]

State skills contest first place winners from Meridian Technology Center are getting ready to go from the classroom to the convention hall as they head for national competitions in the upcoming months. Full-time adult and high school students attending Meridian are able to join one of several student organizations related to their field of study: […]

Do you feel like you or your coworkers start a million things but rarely finish them? You aren’t alone. “Many people think the problem is that they aren’t trying hard enough, so they get up earlier, guzzle energy drinks or hire a life coach. For many, though, nothing works,” said Marcy Luter, Staff and Management […]

Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) has been named a Partner for Progress award winner by the Oklahoma Association of Technology Centers. “This award recognizes businesses and industries that have made outstanding contributions to business improvement, promotion, development and progress through CareerTech education,” said Rebecca Eastham, Executive Director of Business and Industry Services at Meridian Technology Center. […]

To build a company that is successful focus needs to be on creating a strong corporate culture. On April 27 as part of the ongoing Elevate Leadership series co-sponsored by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and Meridian Technology Center, join Matt Griffin, Chief Operating Officer for Rustic Cuff, a Tulsa-based business with worldwide reach. Griffin […]

Start Stopping: Simple Tips to Finish What You Start Procrastination. Where to start? I wish I could say that I’ve never had to worry about this, but in reality, I have been a procrastinator for as long as I can remember. I put things off until the last possible minute and think, “Oh, I’ve got […]

MTC has recently announced new offerings for personal and professional development short courses. “We have a wide variety of classes for people to explore in the next few months. Whether they want to learn calligraphy or floral design or explore clean eating or photography, we offer an affordable way for everyone to enjoy something new,” said […]