Jake Durham

2 weeks ago | 405magazine.com | Jake Durham

Jana Gridley, like many working women, was trying to juggle family, faith and professional life. She searched for community, posting to social media and looking for a local women’s Christian group, but one did not seem to exist. “I’d been doing all the networking things,” she said. “Mom groups, women’s events, church volunteering—but nothing tied it all together. I wanted one place where I didn’t have to explain who I was or why I worked.

2 months ago | 405magazine.com | Jake Durham

Established in 1999, i2E launched as a nonprofit to support Oklahoma entrepreneurs through strategic investments and advisory services. Plains Ventures was created as its independent subsidiary to meet the demand for venture capital. Together, they’ve invested over $100 million in 452 startups, fueling growth in healthcare, technology and energy industries while advancing Oklahoma’s economy. “The [$100 million] milestone that we hit is an investment milestone,” said i2E President Rex Smitherman.

Jan 31, 2025 | 405magazine.com | Jake Durham

Russell Westbrook, former NBA MVP and longtime Oklahoma City Thunder star, has partnered with Echo, a multi-strategy investment firm led by founding partner Christian Kanady, to invigorate Oklahoma City’s sports and entertainment landscape. Through Russell Westbrook Enterprises (RWE), Westbrook has invested a substantial eight-figure sum in Echo’s Sports & Entertainment platform, focusing on initiatives that blend financial success with meaningful community impact.

Dec 31, 2024 | 405magazine.com | Jake Durham

For 75 years, NewView Oklahoma has been a cornerstone of vision care and advocacy in our state, championing independence, accessibility and quality of life for those with visual impairments. From its state-of-the-art clinic and diverse service offerings to a cutting-edge manufacturing warehouse, NewView continues to redefine what it means to see beyond limitations. Empowering Through EmploymentA thriving manufacturing and distribution warehouse is at the core of NewView Oklahoma’s operations.

Nov 22, 2024 | 405magazine.com | Jake Durham

Escape rooms have surged in popularity over the past decade, offering a unique blend of entertainment, critical thinking and immersive storytelling. From their early beginnings with simple puzzles in locked environments, escape rooms have developed into multi-sensory experiences. Stealth Escape Rooms in Midwest City is at the forefront of this evolution, combining passion, creativity and dedication to the escape room experience. The escape room concept has evolved across four distinct generations.