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REI Oklahoma has been granted Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business status, and given a Certificate of Merit. This award is a result of REI Oklahoma’s commitment to employee health and wellness. Established as a program to support the goals of the Shape Your Future campaign, the Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business program recognizes businesses that make a positive impact on the health of their employees. Lori Stern, REI Oklahoma Human Resources Specialist, has spearheaded the initiative since its inception. In much the same way that REI Oklahoma fosters a healthy economy within the state, multiple programs have been implemented to promote wellness … Continue reading →

REI New Markets Investment, LLC promotes the revitalization of distressed communities by utilizing the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) as a tool to increase direct investment in Oklahoma communities, create jobs, strengthen the economy and improve the lives of families. The NMTC was enacted to encourage private investment for injection of capital into low-income rural and urban communities. A report issued by the New Markets Tax Credit Coalition details how the NMTC program has spurred private investment in these communities. Between 2003 and 2010, NMTC investments have created more than 8,400 jobs in economically distressed communities in Oklahoma. The investments … Continue reading →