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Braum’s An Affair Of The Heart Show To Open Friday

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KJRH:

The Braum’s an Affair of the Heart event is back this weekend.

Vendors spent the day setting up at the Tulsa County Fairgrounds. This show is celebrating 26 years but it won’t be as large as it normally is.

An Affair of the Heart is a show full of artists, craftsmen, boutiques, and other small businesses.

“It’s not your grandmother’s craft show. It is a shopping marketplace offering all various categories of an item,” Kristin Ware, Braum’s an Affair of the Heart show promoter said.

Due to pandemic hardships, event organizers say it will be smaller, but the 520 vendors won’t be as limited by COVID protocols.

“The 2020 shows were much smaller and much harder,” said Ware. “We were lucky that we still got to have those with a lot of contingencies: spacing, masking, that type of thing. We were really able to get away from that this year.”

Route 66 Marathon Expected To Bring Millions In Revenue To Tulsa Area Businesses

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KTUL:

“It’s a huge impact on the city,” said Race Executive Director Destiny Green. “We have more than an $8 and a half million impact and it’s great for the community and the health and fitness of Tulsans.”

Green says last year’s virtual version of the race wasn’t quite the same, so people are ready to race again as a group.

“Running is such a social sport, so doing the virtual race, it lacked a little bit in that sense, but we made the most of it and we all ran together virtually,” she said. “It’s so good to have a homecoming and run on the streets together.”

The marathon is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, but Green says it’s beloved nationwide as a course.

Unemployment Continues To Go Down In Oklahoma

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KSWO:

According to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, for the week ending Nov. 6, initial claims reached 2,020, down from the previous week’s 2,118.

Continued claims for the same week also went down, from 16,804 to 15,357 that week.

“We are continuing to see promising indicators of our economic progress and I’m excited by all the opportunities for growth and innovation that I’m seeing all over the state,” said Shelley Zumwalt, OESC executive director.

Wild West Of Weed: Oklahoma Struggles To Regulate Booming Medical Marijuana Industry 

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News 9:

Oklahoma state agencies are working to catch up to the medical marijuana industry’s explosive growth since it was legalized in 2018. 

As of Nov. 10, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) has licensed 381,429 patient licenses, which is 9.6% of the state population. 

The agency has also issued 13,281 marijuana business licenses. Oklahoma’s 9,227 licensed growers surpasses the 8,474 cultivation licenses in California, where marijuana is legal for recreational use. 

Beijing Urges US Businesses To Lobby Against China-Related Bills In Congress

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The Guardian:

Letters from China’s embassy in Washington have pressed executives to urge members of Congress to alter or drop specific bills that seek to enhance US competitiveness, according to the sources and the text of a letter sent by the embassy’s economic and commercial office seen by Reuters.

Chinese officials warned companies they would risk losing market share or revenue in China if the legislation becomes law, according to the text of the letter.

The Chinese embassy and the head of its economic and commercial office did not return separate requests for comment.

This Is Where Vets Can Get Free Or Discounted Meals For Veterans Day 2021

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Tulsa World:

Veterans looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just dessert this Thursday are in luck.

Many national chain restaurants are celebrating Veterans Day by giving veterans and active duty military members free or discounted food or drinks.

This list is by far not complete and includes only national or large regional chains, so don’t forget to check local businesses as well.

All deals are for veterans and active duty military with military ID or proof of service and are available Thursday, Nov. 11, unless noted otherwise. Availability will vary based on local COVID-19 restrictions.

Arkansas Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Biden’s Business Vaccine Mandate

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KATV:

The lawsuit argues that the authority to compel vaccinations rests with the states, not the federal government.

In a statement made on Twitter, Rutledge said the mandate was “arbitrary, capricious, and a violation of the rule of law.” She went on to say that Arkansans should not have to decide whether to get the shot or lose a job.

New regulations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration mandate that companies with more than 100 employees require their workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested for the virus weekly and wear masks on the job. The requirement is to kick in Jan. 4. Failure to comply could result in penalties of nearly $14,000 per violation.

Oklahoma AG Sues Biden Administration Over COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement For Federal Contractors

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KOCO:

Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Biden administration to stop its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for federal contractors.

“(President Joe) Biden’s vaccine mandates are a clear abuse of power. He does not have the authority to make healthcare decisions for Oklahomans,” O’Connor said in a news release. “It is sinister that Biden is threatening Oklahomans with the loss of their jobs if they do not surrender their personal rights and freedoms to the federal government. The president is using private employers to do his dirty work.”

The Biden administration announced Thursday that its vaccine rules applying to private businesses with 100 or more employees, certain health care workers and federal contractors will take effect Jan. 4.

One Stop Holiday Event For River Valley Shoppers Will Feature Local Vendors, Unique Gifts

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Southwest Times Record:

The Arkansas River Holiday Market, with over 100 vendors from a seven-state area, will be held Nov. 6 at the Expo Center at Kay Rodgers Park, 4400 Midland Ave.

Vendors will offer a variety of goods, including home decor, food items, holiday decor, flower wreaths and arrangements, woodworking, jewelry, kid’s items, and boutique clothing.

“Holiday Market is a holiday shopping extravaganza,” said Marla Keady, event coordinator. “We will feature exciting and unique gift buying opportunities to start your holiday season. This is our 10th year for the holiday market and we are excited to see everyone.”

Local food trucks will be onsite, featuring Rockin’ Rackley’s, Mad Hatter Grilled Cheese, Mission Donuts, and DeHart’s Pork Rinds and Kettle Korn.

Oklahoma Ranks No. 7 In Lowest Unemployment Rate

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The Oklahoma 100:

The U.S. Department of Labor showed Oklahoma’s unemployment rate declined to 3.0% in September, ranking No. 7 lowest in the country.

“The decisions we made over the past 19 months, including being one of the first states to fully reopen last June, have created jobs and helped get Oklahomans back to work,” Governor Kevin Stitt said.

Oklahoma’s growing industries such as aerospace, cybersecurity, renewable energy, transportation, hospitality and entertainment also significantly impacted the state’s low unemployment rates.

For example, employers around Oklahoma added 13,400 jobs in September, more than double the jobs created (6,400) in August.

Blues Brothers Tour Tulsa’s Cannabis Industry Ahead Of Cain’s Ballroom Performance

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News On 6:

“I am privileged to work with the new pioneers of Oklahoma. This was one of the strictest states that prevented cannabis use and now it’s completely turned around into a sensible place,” said Aykroyd. 

The Blues Brothers are breaking into a new business, saying they want to be a part of a healthcare movement here in Oklahoma. 

“We believe that cannabis is one of the great, great medicines that can lead to a pathway of healing. We’re on a mission from God,” said Belushi.

“We are,” said Aykroyd. 

GOP States Revolt Against Biden’s Bank Snooping Plans

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Daily Mail:

West Virginia state treasurer Riley Moore said that no state should comply with the IRS plan, tucked into the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill, which he describes as an ‘unconstitutional invasion.’  

‘The impact this is going to have on community banks, this is like Dodd Frank on steroids,’ Moore told DailyMail.com. 

Moore said big banks who supported Biden would be the beneficiaries of the proposal. 

‘In terms of compliance, a community bank, to be able to be in compliance, to set that type of regime up is just going to put them out of business,’ he said. ‘So who wins? The big banks win. The same banks that were bankrolling Biden’s campaign in 2020.’  

Actor Jim Belushi Partners With Tulsa Company For New Line Of Medical Marijuana

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KTUL:

When actor Jim Belushi recently visited Tulsa, he got a suggestion from a friend to visit The Emerald Gallery, home to Tulsa’s medical marijuana brand Glazed Edibles.

The marijuana advocate and grower immediately fell in love.

“Their products are through the roof,” he told NewsChannel 8 during a Zoom call. “Their candy, their chocolate… I don’t know where their magic touch comes from but I want to find out.”

And so he did.

Park At West End In downtown Fort Smith Sells For $210,000

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Talk Business & Politics:

The Park at West End in downtown Fort Smith has new owners. Chris and Paige McCoy of Fort Smith bought the park, known for its historic Ferris Wheel and vintage, hand-painted carousel, at auction Thursday morning (Aug. 12).

Comments on a post on the Facebook page of Looper Auction and Realty II LLC, which conducted the auction, said the park sold for $210,000. Phil White, the former owner of the park, said it sold for “about 25 cents on the dollar.” No predictions were made on a sale price for the park prior to the auction, but more than $1 million has been invested in the property since it opened, Looper Auction and Realty said prior to the auction.

Dog Park To Be Lost With Fort Smith Regional Airport Runway Extension

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Talk Business & Politics:

City Administrator Carl Geffken said Tuesday that the dog park would need to close in order for that project to be completed. He said the city is working on a plan to replace the dog park at the airport. The dog park is located at the Corner of Massard Road and Louisville Street on the east side of Fort Smith.

That is an absolute shame. Hopefully the plan to replace the dog park will go more smoothly than the plan to restore the flags at the Riverfront Park.

Fort Smith Selected For Military Pilot Training Center; Estimated $1 Billion Economic Impact

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Talk Business & Politics:

“This is an absolute game-changer for Fort Smith,” Tim Allen, chamber president and CEO, said in a statement. “The selection process was extremely rigorous. The months-long, meticulous, behind-the-scenes effort between the congressional delegation, Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s office, the city and the Chamber positioned us perfectly to secure this project. Welcoming this new mission, these families, and the talented military team that will be making their new home here, will mean wave after wave of economic growth for the area for years to come.”