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The idea of exactly what your business is going to be usually comes first. Secondly, most often, is giving a title to your idea. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. Having a brand behind a strong title can make all the difference in the world.

State of Entrepreneurship: Business startups going strong in Tulsa By John Stancavage © 2015 BH Media Group Holdings, Inc.  A year ago, Amy Murray and Piper Kacere had big dreams and a fledgling business. The two Tulsa women were the brains — and the recipes — behind Superfood Cafe, and they needed some cash, connectionsRead more

Oklahoma science, technology forum to weigh research funding’s benefits By Jim Stafford Copyright © 2015 The Oklahoma Publishing Co. The journey from discovery in a research laboratory to commercial use of a new drug is filled with obstacles, setbacks and the certainty that millions of dollars will be required to advance it against long odds.Read more

By Casey Smith Copyright © 2015 BH Media Group Holdings, Inc. CATOOSA — Word Industries Fabrication LLC, a company that President and CEO Tom Word affectionately refers to as a “restart,” is now operating out of the Tulsa Port of Catoosa and is the focus of big plans for growth. The company produces prefabricated pipingRead more

If there were an award for attendance at the annual Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) convention, then my friend Josh O’Brien would no doubt be a finalist for the recognition.

Headquarters of the Oklahoma Center for Respiratory and Infectious Diseases (OCRID) is a humble office deep in the heart of McElroy Hall on the Oklahoma State University campus.

Brews & Views University of Oklahoma Team Leader: Kevin Dunham; Team Members: Nik Patel, Dillon Schooley, and Betsy Slagle Faculty Advisor: Doug Woodward ListenUp! University of Oklahoma Team Leader: Matthew Cassady; Team Members: Bradley Ammerman, Kim Moldenhauer, and Morgan          Roberts Faculty Advisor: Lowell Busenitz Magnetic Solutions Inc. Northern Oklahoma College Team Leader: Gregory Cusick; Team Members: Edgar Delgadillo and Brenna LaneRead more

There’s the economic impact from our portfolio, $228 million at last count, driven by 2,400 jobs created, salaries that are more than 90 percent higher than the Oklahoma average, and revenue drawn into Oklahoma from other states and nations.

Just when she lined up potential opportunities with three Florida biotech companies, Carol Curtis’ husband was transferred to Oklahoma City. Call it serendipity.

Nominations are now being accepted and are due by 3 pm on March 6, 2015

College students can earn $6,000 for 10-week fellowship Contact: Darcy Wilborn, Director i2E Fellow Program, (405) 813-2424 or email dwilborn@i2E.org For the seventh consecutive year, i2E, Inc., is offering 10-week paid fellowships this summer for Oklahoma college students at entrepreneurial companies in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa areas. The i2E Fellows program is open toRead more

Discover the latest innovations, share industry knowledge, connect with new partners and interact with global thought leaders at the 2015 BIO International Convention June 15 – 18 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

OCAST’s FY15 funding cycles for the Oklahoma Applied Research Support (OARS) and Intern Partnerships programs are now open, the agency announced.

Name* First Last Title*Organization*Phone*Email* Field of Expertise*Researcher Summary*Please provide a brief summary, that may be used in marketing materials, to summarize this nominee’s research contribution to the bio science industry in Oklahoma.Nominator InformationName* First Last Title*Organization*Phone*Email* Nomination MaterialsReferencesPlease provide two (2) references supporting the candidate’s nomination from individuals other than the nominator. These references mayRead more

      Thursday, November 6 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark 2 S Mickey Mantle Dr Oklahoma City, OK 73104    Free parking in front of the Chevy Bricktown Event Center at Joe Carter Ave. and E Reno Ave. Buy your tickets NOW! $25 General Admission Includes: 14 oz Hall Estill BrewFest MugRead more

SeedStep Angels network was founded in 2009 and began making investments in 2010, and i2E manages the group.

i2E, Inc., recently closed on a $1.4 million seed capital investment in Oklahoma City-based Synereca Pharmaceuticals, which is developing ground-breaking compound that kills drug resistant bacteria.

Funding cuts have kept science, technology program from boosting Oklahoma’s economy even more, i2E Inc. CEO Scott Meacham says.

Position Overview: The Multimedia Specialist will work within the Marketing Division to develop graphics, coordinate and produce electronic and social media, maintain websites and support i2E marketing activities and events.  This part time position will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Marketing. Duties and Responsibilities Provides web support through daily site maintenance andRead more

Technology allows innovation to spring up in variety of locales.