People love to hate meetings, but they are an important part of our work. When it comes to productive meetings, everyone in the room has a job to do, and we need to be clear about the expectations of that job. On March 12 as part of the ongoing HR Matters series co-sponsored by the […]

Students in Meridian’s newest program, Energy and Power, are already finding success. Walt Sumner had worked for 22 years at a telecommunications company before he took advantage of a company-wide voluntary early retirement offer from new ownership. During this time off, he heard about the program that started this fall at Meridian. “I could see […]

I remember helping my mom in the kitchen at a young age. I was so proud that I got to “help make dinner” by stirring some ingredients together for about 10 seconds. Over the years my tasks became more complex and my freedoms became greater. Eventually my sisters and I were each assigned a night […]

Change is an unavoidable reality of life. In our ever-evolving world, a leader must take responsibility for anticipating change, understanding its implications and guiding people through it. Doing this requires a blend of bravery, flexibility and determination. On February 22, during the Elevate Leadership series co-sponsored by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and Meridian Technology […]

Ah, chocolate. That rich, creamy dessert of choice for so many around the world. Its flavors and versatility make it a popular choice to incorporate into desserts and other dishes. But with so many varieties, how do you do know how to use it to its full potential in your own recipes? Read on to […]

Justin Hazzard, Director of the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development, has received the Leading Edge Award from the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. The Leading Edge award recognizes an individual, company or organization that is leading the way in helping Stillwater become a recognized start-up community. Hazzard is the second recipient to receive the award. […]

Reading, writing and getting refocused after checking the 180 emails sent and received each day takes the average American worker 1,048 hours per year. That’s 52 percent of your time at work! Are you drowning in all this messaging madness? On February 12 as part of the ongoing HR Matters series co-sponsored by the Stillwater […]

It didn’t take long to spark James Nunn’s interest in Tech. Nunn enrolled in Meridian’s Electrical Safety and Repair short course in February 2018. Two nights a week the adult student drove from Ponca City to Stillwater to attend class. It was such a great experience that he later transferred working in retail in Ponca […]

Sitting comfortably behind the counter in the brightly lit Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio, Brianna Farrow described how she had been very shy in high school. With time, all that has changed. At just 18, this recent Meridian and Perkins-Tryon High School graduate serves as the manager and entrepreneur of the spa she and her family […]

For business owners and entrepreneurs, the process of deciding on a commercial building can be daunting. On February 5, the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development will offer part two of Commercial Buildings – Build, Buy or Renovate, a free workshop series to help business owners determine the next step for their company. “Building, buying […]