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• Journal Record: Fallin seeks input of business execs
  December 2, 2011
  OKLAHOMA CITY – On Thursday Gov. Mary Fallin unveiled a new statewide online survey initiative aimed at cultivating a more business-friendly environment in the state. The 44-question survey geared toward Oklahoma business executives covers everything from affordable housing for workers to the effectiveness of state business incentive programs. More than 400 had responded to the 2011 Business Climate Survey at www.fallinforbusiness.com by Thursday afternoon. Fallin’s goal is to get 100,000 responses by Dec. 31 so the data can be analyzed before the beginning of the next session of the Oklahoma Legislature in February.
• Alabama's 'Rocket City' Hopes For Another Boom
  November 14, 2011
  Driving into Huntsville, Ala., it's clear what this city is all about: A giant Saturn V rocket looms ahead in the skyline. This is the city that made the Saturn rockets that took the Apollo astronauts to the moon. "We're the only place in the world that still has expertise about going into deep space," says Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle. He says the moment the Saturn V took off and put man into space, it turned what was then a rural farming community on its ear.
• SpiritBank CEO named ABA chairman
  November 9, 2011
  Albert C. Kelly Jr. has been elected chairman of the American Bankers Association for the 2011-2012 association year. Kelly is president and CEO of SpiritBank in Bristow, where he has been with the bank for 25 years. Kelly has a diverse and strong background in the banking industry serving as the past chairman of the Oklahoma Bankers Association and the ABA Community Bankers Council and served on the ABA's Board of Directors.
• OC-ALC commander reflects on Tinker tenure
  November 7, 2011
  On Nov. 10, Maj. Gen. David Gillett will relinquish his command as the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center commander. On Dec. 31, he will retire from a 34-year Air Force career. As he reminisced on his Tinker tenure, the general said he has been surprised and impressed by the workforce, realizing with the right direction and support, there’s nothing they can’t accomplish. While he’s honored to have led them, anything the center has achieved, is totally a result of their dedication and perseverance.

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