When a company’s performance isn’t at its best, employee competence and commitment are frequently blamed. Quite often, though, it’s the company culture that needs an adjustment. On November 17, as part of the Lunchtime Learning series co-sponsored by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and Meridian Technology Center, Amy Harr will present “Five Signs It’s Time […]

Brad Rickelman, Assistant Director of Entrepreneurial Services at the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development, was recently elected to serve on the board of directors for the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA). InBIA is a worldwide non-profit organization that provides support, continuing education and best practices for entrepreneurs. The association is the largest member-based entrepreneur […]

“Deep work” is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. Coined by author and professor Cal Newport, deep work will make you better at what you do, let you achieve more in less time and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from the mastery of a skill. In short, […]

STILLWATER, Okla. – Meridian Technology Center is helping area volunteer firefighters learn how to save lives. Using state-appropriated volunteer firefighter funds, the school recently helped the Perkins Fire Department cover the cost of a 16-hour vehicle rescue technician training course that equipped attendees with the skills they need to rescue people from serious crashes. More […]

MITO Material Solutions, a tenant of the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development, has recently secured more than $1 million in funding. This funding follows nearly $1.1 million that MITO received last year from the Oklahoma Center for Advanced Technology and the National Science Foundation. MITO’s product, a hybrid additive called “E-GO” can be mixed […]

The Pharmacy Technician program at Meridian Technology Center has been named a top training program in Oklahoma. Pharmacy Technician Guide, an online resource for pharmacy technicians, has ranked the school as the third best place to train for this in-demand career. “The demand for health care workers continues to increase. The need for qualified pharmacy […]

Prospective entrepreneurs can now take an opportunity to work on starting a business without giving up their paychecks or overturning their lives to do so. Registration for the fifth cohort of the Startup Stillwater Accelerator is now open. The cohort will launch on September 24; the six-week session will be held on Thursdays from 12-1 […]

Meridian Technology Center and Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Partner for Virtual Lunchtime Learning: I Did Not Sign Up for This – Learning to Embrace Change In work and in life, change is inevitable. Some changes are planned, while others are unanticipated or even unwelcome. Each change brings new transitions and adjustments that take time and […]

Now that Oklahoma permits medical marijuana use, employees are increasingly turning to cannabis as a treatment option for various health conditions. Is your business prepared to maintain a safe and productive workplace, while balancing the legal obligations of your business? On September 8, Meridian Technology Center and the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce will virtually host […]

Dr. Douglas R. Major, Superintendent/CEO of Meridian Technology Center, was recently sworn in as President of the Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the largest professional organization in the world dedicated to career and technical education. His appointment will continue through 2022. During this time, he will serve as President and then Past-President for […]