November 2006 Show Archives

MG in Oklahoma

Earlier this year, Nanjing Automobile Corporation announced the revival of the historic MG brand of vehicles, as well as plans to build a new MG product in Oklahoma, with the formation of MG Motors North America.

Value Added--MG

One MG Owner's personal story.

Hooker Jobs

Southfield Beef Group in a joint venture with Conti Group to build a beef processing plant, plan to equip the new 650,000-square-foot facility with the most efficient and state-of-the-art operation and food-safety processes in the industry.

Manufacturing

Oklahoma Manufactures are facing new challenges and increased opportunities. New work at Francis Tuttle Technology Center is under way to retool and retrain our workforce to be globally competitive.

Retooling

And while Oklahoma manufacturers are facing many challenges to stay competitive in a global economy with the right tools and the right people, it can be done.

Livestock Assistance

Livestock producers have until November 20 to apply for a livestock assistance grant designed to help cattle producers hit hard by this year's dry weather.

Final Thoughts

Rob gives his thoughts on today's show.

Centennial

Oklahoma will enter their centennial year in 2007 and we have a first-hand look at what will be happening across our great state.

Interview with Blake Wade

Rob interviews Blake Wade, Director of Oklahoma's Centennial Commission, about the upcoming Centennial year and how it will impact Oklahoma economically.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

For the second straight year, Oklahoma will be a proud sponsor of a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Interview with Bob Blackburn

An architectural masterpiece and a decade in the making, the Oklahoma History Center opened it's doors in November of 2005. Dr. Bob Blackburn is the Center's Executive Director.

Hiroshima Vet

Walter Scheffe is the friendly pharmacist thta has been filling prescriptions for Enid residents for more than a decade. Yet early on in his life, he was witness to an event that changed the course of history.

Value Added--Walter Scheffe--Hiroshima Vet

A continuation of our interview with Walter Scheffe and the events that took place at Hiroshima.

Final Thoughts

Rob gives his thoughts on today's show and a preview of Vince Gill's tribute to Oklahoma, Oklahoma Rising.

Idabel Main Street

Main Street Oklahoma is alive and well in the 104-year old Idabel downtown area as the community works to preserve the town’s historic roots.

Southern Aeroparts

Southern Aeroparts partners with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Oklahoma Aerospace Alliance to find new business in Asia creating more jobs for Oklahoma.

Mobile Mechanic

CEO Bob Davis’ small business venture evolved into the largest mobile mechanic fleet in Oklahoma - and possible business model to for rural economic development - with help from Moore Norman Technology Center’s business incubator program.

Interview with Greg Kieson

We visit with Greg Kieson about how business incubators are helping small business get a firm start.

HUGS Project

Meet an Oklahoma philanthropist who is helping soldiers half a world a way...keep their cool in Iraq and Afganistan.

Email: Karen Stark

Bedlam Tailgating

Along with the OSU/OU bedlam game, tailgating is just another way for fans to show their support. Susan Allen whips up Beef and Bean Chili on the grill.

Value Added--Tailgating Safety Tips

Tips to help you have a safe tailgating party.

Final Thoughts

Rob gives his thoughts on today's show.

Agritourism

Agritourism, one of the fastest growing segments of tourism across the U.S. and an industry that provides enormous potential for rural Oklahoma as a revenue source.

Value Added--Buffalo Dig

Find out about the 2000 year old buffalo kill site at the Flying W Guest Ranch and experience an authentic archaeological dig.

Cowboy U

Cowboy U is a reality TV show with their fifth season at the Flying W Guest Ranch in Sayre. Take a look behind the scenes with Don Whinery, owner of the Flying W Guest Ranch.

Shootout at Ingalls

It may not have the notoriety of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral, but the shootout in Ingalls, Oklahoma was just as deadly.

Interview with Abby Cash

Conversation with Abby Cash, Director of Agritourism for the State of Oklahoma.

Will Rogers Wild West Expo

Cowboys and cowgirls from across the globe spend a weekend showcasing the unique sports from the American wild west era. This 1880's vaudeville-style show takes place at the Will Rogers Wild West International Expo in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Value Added--Will Rogers Museum

While rope tricks may have helped Will Rogers get into show biz, it was his wit, laced with down home wisdom that has made Rogers and American icon and there's no better place to learn more about his impact on society than at the Will Rogers Museum in Claremore, OK.

Interview with Julie Fitzgerald

Conversation with Julie Fitzgerald from the Made in Oklahoma coalition.

Made In Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank

Members of the Made in Oklahoma Coalition also make a real effort each holiday season to help the hungry.

Pioneer Spirit

Part of that tough, never give up spirit that helped pioneers take a gamble and settle the sooner state, is certainly still alive today.

Final Thoughts

Rob gives his thoughts on today's show.