BOK Center Continues to Rank High in Ticket SalesTulsa, OK -- November 10, 2009 -- Recent ticket sales numbers from Pollstar Pro rank the BOK Center No. 5 nationwide and No. 14 worldwide in arena ticket sales.
The venue has sold over 328,000 tickets this year.
In 2009, the BOK Center has hosted such as performers as Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, and Creed. Tulsa Index of Area Firms Outpaces National GaugesTulsa, OK -- October 12, 2009 -- The Tulsa World reports the rally in the U.S. stock market that started in March is boosting a Tulsa Index of stocks.
The Tulsa Index surged 23.5% in the July-to-September period while the Standard & Poor's 500 rose 15.6% and the Russell 2000 rose 19.3%, according to the World. The Tulsa Index includes companies that have headquarters or other significant operations in the Tulsa World's readership area.
Of the 65 companies included in the local index, 62 saw their share price rise during the quarter. Brunswick Corp. was the local index's top gainer during the third quarter — its stock price rose 177.3%. Tulsa’s BOK Center to Host First and Second Round of 2011 NCAA Men’s Basketball TournamentTulsa, OK -- September 25, 2009 – The Tulsa World reports Tulsa’s BOK Center will host first- and second-round NCAA Tournament men's basketball games in 2011. The economic impact is expected to be between $4 million - $6 million.
"This enhances Tulsa's reputation as a sports leader across the country, and we are just thrilled to have an opportunity to host it along with our partners at the University of Tulsa," Mike Dodson, Executive Director of the Tulsa Sports Commission tells the World. OKC Residents Give High Marks for Quality of Life in New SurveyOklahoma City -- August 20, 2009 -- The Journal Record reports nearly 80% of Oklahoma City residents say they are satisfied with their quality of life according to a recent survey.
The annual study was conducted by the ETC Institute on behalf of the Oklahoma City municipal government. 80% of residents who responded say they believe their city is moving in the right direction and is a good place to live, raise children, and work. Several Health Center Projects Creating Building Boom in OKCOklahoma City -- August 11, 2009 -- The Oklahoman reports several multistory buildings are being erected in the area known as the University of Oklahoma Health Center complex, including the Dean A. McGee Eye Institute.
The over $500 million construction project includes seven total buildings across the 325-acre complex. Five are being constructed now; with two more planned this fall. $1.9 Million Federal Grant Will Help Fund New Claremore Shipping FacilityClaremore, OK -- August 6, 2009 – The Tulsa World reports a $1.9 million grant has been awarded to help fund a new shipping facility in Claremore.
Tim Hight, Executive Director of the Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority, tells the World the trans-modal facility is expected to be ready within 30 months. The facility will be used for both truck and rail shipping.
The grant was awarded by the Economic Development Administration. State Chamber Names Lawton Businessman as New ChairmanLawton, OK -- June 19, 2009 -- The State Chamber of Oklahoma has named a Lawton businessman as its new chairman.
Phil Kennedy, Owner and President of Comanche Home Center in Lawton, was named chairman of the 2009-10 Board of Directors. | 
