Michael Dekker

Assistant News Editor and Business Writer at Tulsa World

Asst news editor/business writer @tulsaworld. News, sports, wildlife, music, cooking. Facebook: michaeldekkertw Views are my own.

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Nonstop flights from Tulsa to Nashville now available | Business in brief

1 week ago | tulsaworld.com | Michael Dekker

Southwest now offers nonstop flights to NashvilleSouthwest Airlines and Tulsa International Airport announced daily nonstop service from Tulsa (TUL) to Nashville International Airport (BNA). The flight is 90 minutes. Southwest is the only commercial airline offering nonstop service between Tulsa and Nashville. In 2024, Nashville had 17.1 million visitors, a new record for the city and a 2% increase from the previous year.
OSU business school lobby renamed after $2M donation | Business in brief

2 weeks ago | tulsaworld.com | Michael Dekker

OSU business school lobby renamed to BOK FinancialOklahoma State University announced a $2 million gift from BOK Financial and will name its business school lobby the BOK Financial Lobby. The area "is a favorite spot among students and is a prominent feature of the business building, which opened its doors in 2018," an OSU news release said. The money will help support the facility’s long-term operations.
Economics conference featuring national speaker set downtown

1 month ago | tulsaworld.com | Michael Dekker

'Beyond exploitation' economic conference setAn economics conference titled "Beyond Exploitation: Workers' Self-management for a New Era" will be held Friday downtown. It will feature Richard Wolff, a nationally known economist, and Kali Akuno, co-founder and co-director of Cooperation Jackson, a network of worker cooperatives and community-led programs aimed “to sustain and grow a democratic, just and sustainable economy” in Jackson, Mississippi.
MetroMerch marks five years, Zeeco adding to BA complex | Business in brief

2 months ago | tulsaworld.com | Michael Dekker

MetroMerch marks five yearsMetroMerch, a bin liquidation for "upcycled retail treasures," announced its fifth anniversary and will have giveaways starting Friday at its Broken Arrow location. Founded by Tim and Nicole Metrovich in February 2020, "the company has overcome significant challenges, expanded across Oklahoma, and saved customers millions with its unbeatable deals," a news release says.
Schools make plans for snow day Tuesday; winter storm warning in effect tomorrow

2 months ago | tulsaworld.com | Michael Dekker

Update: Throughout the day Monday, area school districts have been deciding on their plans to either cancel classes or pivot to distance-learning. So far, districts that have announced they are canceling classes for Tuesday include Union, Broken Arrow, Collinsville and Sand Springs. Districts that have announced they will be in distance-learning on Tuesday include Jenks, Owasso, Glenpool, Sapulpa and Liberty.
'Be prepared': Major winter storm with snow, bitter cold descending on Tulsa area

2 months ago | tulsaworld.com | Michael Dekker

A major winter storm will descend on Tulsa, bringing three or more inches of snow to the area along with high winds and bitterly cold temperatures starting on Monday night, forecasters said. "I would say be prepared," said Steve Piltz, meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service in Tulsa. "I wouldn't say this is the worst (winter storm), but you definitely will need to be prepared for Tuesday morning into Wednesday and even Thursday.
Four inches of snow or more expected Tuesday along with bitter cold

2 months ago | tulsaworld.com | Michael Dekker

A winter storm is expected to bring four inches of snow or more to the Tulsa area on Tuesday, along with bitter cold temperatures through the week. Heavy snow will be likely near and north of U.S. 412, with a wintry mix changing to snow farther south, the National Weather Service said. A winter storm watch is in effect for Tulsa, Creek, Osage, Rogers, Wagoner and several other counties north and east from 6 a.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday.
ONEOK investing about $1 billion in new terminal, pipeline in Texas | Business in brief

2 months ago | tulsaworld.com | Michael Dekker

ONEOK investing about $1B in terminal, pipeline in Texas Tulsa-based ONEOK and Findlay, Ohio-based MPLX will construct a new 400,000-barrel per day liquefied petroleum gas export terminal in Texas City, Texas, and a new 24-inch pipeline from ONEOK's Mont Belvieu, Texas, storage facility to the new terminal. Mont Belvieu is about 40 miles north of Texas City, and both are in the greater Houston area.
Major TU-sponsored economic conference planned this week | Business in brief

2 months ago | tulsaworld.com | Michael Dekker

Economic conference planned downtown An inaugural conference focused on a wide range of issues challenging the way economics is seen is set for this week in downtown Tulsa. The event, sponsored by the University of Tulsa’s new Center for Heterodox Economics, is called “What’s up with Capitalism?”The event will bring together scholars and students to explore alternative perspectives in economic theory and practice.
H&P announces completion of nearly $2B purchase | Business in brief

2 months ago | tulsaworld.com | Michael Dekker

H&P announces completion of nearly $2B purchaseTulsa-based Helmerich & Payne Inc. announced completion of KCA Deutag drilling for nearly $2 billion, by far the company’s largest acquisition. “We are excited to complete this transformative acquisition and welcome KCA Deutag’s talented employees to H&P,” President and CEO John Lindsay said in a news release.