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State of Creativity Forum is an Innovation Accelerant

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

Even the governor, Mary Fallin, was there to support the notion that creativity and innovation is how Oklahoma moves forward. It’s all taking place November 13th in Oklahoma City. This is unfortunate because it leaves people out who can really use creativity and innovation tools, like middle level managers, or educators.

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The Flaming Lips and Economic Development

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

It’s in just a few weeks, so register, and make plans now to arrive in Oklahoma City for the March 31st one day event. In cities like Nashville, Austin, and San Francisco, technology, manufacturing, and good paying jobs grew dramatically after those cities established a thriving arts culture.

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Smells Like Money: The Business of Waste Management

Up and Running

Today in Oklahoma City, Okla, Keith and Cheryl own three separate companies that manage and dispose of a variety of waste, from hazardous and commercial waste, to the treatment of industrial waters and grease trap cleaning. ’” Chuck Herb never planned on owning a waste management company either.

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Pitching America’s mayors

Austin Startup

Austin Mayor Steve Adler The event was kicked off by Austin Mayor Steve Adler and MCed by Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett. In turn, they lower the cost that cities pay to handle their waste stream and increase the amount of chemicals that are diverted into reuse rather than incineration.