Outlet mall in Jenks holding job fair | Business in brief

Tulsa Premium Outlets, opening in Jenks on Aug. 15, is hosting a job fair later this month.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Jenks Chamber Ranch Building, 10596 S. Elm St.

It is open to all interested parties who wish to apply for full-time, part-time and management positions with brands including Tory Burch, Adidas Outlet Store, Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren, Old Navy, Adidas, Rally House, Janie and Jack, Rack Room Shoes, Under Armour, Perry Ellis, Spencer’s, Auntie Anne’s, Columbia Factory Store, American Eagle Outfitters/Aerie, Coach, and J. Crew Factory.

Tulsa Premium Outlets is expected to create 800 jobs through its retailers, restaurants and management team.

For more information on the job fair, go to careers.simon.com/retailer-job-openings.

Tulsa-based ONEOK Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of a system of natural gas liquids pipelines in southeastern Texas and Louisiana from Easton Energy for approximately $280 million.

“The closing of this strategic acquisition provides immediate earnings, expands our natural gas liquids asset portfolio and accelerates ONEOK’s ability to capture commercial synergies related to our recent acquisition of Magellan,” said Pierce H. Norton II, ONEOK president and chief executive officer.

“These new assets offer significant connectivity between critical Gulf Coast supply and demand centers.”

The transaction includes approximately 450 miles of liquid products pipelines located in the strategic Gulf Coast market centers for NGLs, refined products and crude oil.

ONEOK plans to connect the pipelines to its Mont Belvieu, Texas, NGL infrastructure and its Houston refined products and crude oil infrastructure.

ONEOK is a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation and storage services. Through a more-than-50,000-mile pipeline network, it transports natural gas, natural gas liquids, refined products and crude.

Resolute PR has been named to Inc.’s annual Best Workplaces list. The list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company cultures, whether operating in a physical or a virtual facility.

“Since its inception in 2014, Resolute has fostered a people-first workplace culture that allows employees to consistently bring their best to the table. By offering a hybrid work schedule and exceptional benefits, such as unlimited paid time off, generous retirement contributions and flexible schedules, employees have the space and resources to thrive while delivering the highest quality service and strategies to clients each day,” the company said in a news release.

After collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. selected 543 honorees this year. Each company that was nominated took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, that included topics such as management effectiveness, perks, fostering employee growth, and overall company culture. The organization’s benefits were audited to determine overall score and ranking.

“This recognition is a tremendous honor and truly reflects our team’s hard work and dedication to fostering a positive, balanced workplace where everyone can be their best selves,” said Nicole Morgan, founder and CEO. “I’m so proud of the strides Resolute has made in the past decade, and I’m excited to continue cultivating a workplace that inspires boldness, passion and creativity for our clients.”

In 2023, Resolute conducted a workforce study of over 500 participants to determine what employees really want when searching for their next career move. Topping the list were benefits such as “no questions asked PTO,” opportunities to work from home, and flexible schedules to take care of family members — all benefits Resolute offers employees to ensure a high-quality work environment and work-life balance.

Brooke Laizure, owner of Whirlwind Roofing & Construction in Bixby, is winner of the 2024 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign, which highlights women in the roofing industry across the U.S. and Canada.

Laizure is a founding member of National Women in Roofing and chairs the NWIR Oklahoma Council, which she co-founded in 2019. Through NWIR, she is involved in Build My Future, a one-day construction career day for high school students in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, offering them hands-on exhibits from organizations in the skilled trades.

She also supports Women Accessing Non-Traditional Trades and is a member of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce. She has served as an Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association board member and is passionate about her own education, earning Xactimate Level 3 Certification. Also, Whirlwind Roofing & Construction is a Fortified Home-designated roofing company.

“I am incredibly excited and honored to earn this award and for the support I received from my family, friends, and peers,” Laizure said in a news release.

“Being recognized as the North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year is truly a testament to the hard work and dedication I’ve put into my career and generating awareness and support for women in the industry. I hope my story inspires other women to pursue their passions and make a difference in the industry.”

From March 8 through April 10, Beacon, a Fortune 500 publicly traded distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products in North America, solicited nominations of outstanding female roofing professionals. Beacon opened voting to the public from May 15 through June 5.

To learn more about Beacon’s annual Female Roofing Professional of the Year program, the finalists, and program rules, visit go.becn.com/femaleroofpro.

The University of Oklahoma Michael F. Price College of Business announced the launch of the Price Executive Academy, offering solutions for organizations and individuals to navigate today’s complex business landscape successfully.

“Price Executive Academy develops the skills, insights and strategic perspectives of emerging leaders to executive-level professionals, with facilitators emphasizing practical application and real-world case studies to ensure that participants can immediately apply their learning to drive tangible results in their organizations,” according to a news release.

“The rapidly changing nature of work demands professionals to constantly reskill and upskill. This shift makes leadership development both challenging and crucial for organizations,” said Corey Phelps, dean of the college. “We created the Price Executive Academy to be the home of lifelong learning for working professionals and customized leadership development programs for organizations in Oklahoma and beyond.”

Individual participants can self-register for mini-MBA programs online. Launching in early 2025, the inaugural program features learning experiences focused on leading change and driving innovation.

Price Executive Academy offers total customization for corporate clients to overcome their unique challenges, offering solutions in key areas such as leading change, developing innovative mindsets, fostering resilience and building emotional intelligence in addition to the traditional MBA topics. Participants will engage in immersive learning experiences led by renowned faculty members and industry experts, gaining actionable insights that can be turned into action.

For more information, visit PriceExecutiveAcademy.ou.edu.