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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. Oklahoma City has turned the corner on talent exporting, let me explain. Oklahoma City is Emerging as a Creative Cultural Center .

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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. Smarter Sorting already has a live pilot here in Austin, working with Austin Resource Recovery, and has commitments to begin pilots with Portland, OR, Mesa County, CO, and Salt Lake City, UT.

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The LeanLaunch Pad at Stanford – Class 7: Revenue Model

Steve Blank

The first team up was PersonalLibraries the team making a reference management system for discovering, organizing and citing researchers’ readings. In Williamstown, West Virginia they spoke to the city planner and a member of the budget committee. In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma it was the city engineer and director of public works.

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Resetting My Priorities

Feld Thoughts

I can’t remember the last time I threw up – and as I somehow managed to get home that day, I’m sure I looked like warmed over s**t.