UCO College of Business notes new sales center membership

The University of Central Oklahoma College of Business professional sales program received full membership with the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA), an organization of sales centers connecting universities with sales resources, education and competitions to advance the sales profession. Central is one of two institutions in the state to receive full membership status with USCA.

USCA is comprised of nearly 40 full member and 30 associate member institutions across U.S. and Europe, offering students a combination of specialized sales courses, mentors, internships and other forms of realworld sales experience to help students learn, develop and sharpen their sales skills.

“USCA provides continuing education for faculty and research opportu- nities to ensure we remain relevant in the field of research and practice,” said Grant Aguirre-Y-Luker, J.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Marketing at Central.

”This membership gives UCO students access to corporations and opportunities for internships and full-time jobs. With regard to competence, it is making us standardize the sales competition and develop best practices. These competitions are enormously beneficial for our students.”

To gain full membership, member schools must achieve good standing as an associate member for at least 12 months. Additional criteria include, establishing standalone sales centers, operating a video-recording facility for skill development and maintaining a maximum number of students in entry level and advanced sales classes.

Lankford wants Oklahomans to pay less at the gas pump

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) to introduce the Pay Less at the Pump Act to lower energy prices for American families by repealing the $10.5 billion “Superfund Tax” on American energy production.

“As I predicted, the so-called ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ was just a front for progressives to slip through Congress many of their Green New Deal priorities, including a ‘Superfund Tax’ on oil and gas,” said Lankford. “Families, farmers, and many forms of agriculture, industry, and business in my state rely on oil and gas for everyday work. Biden’s own experts admit that by 2050—as far out as they’re willing to predict—we will need at least as much traditional energy as we use now. So the fantasy that he can tax his way into a renewable-only economy is only hurting Americans. We should work on lowering prices for Oklahoma families, not punishing them with more taxes.”

“Hardworking families in Wyoming are paying the price for the Democrats’ war on American energy. Across the country, Americans are feeling the pain every time they go to fill up their gas tanks,” said Barrasso. “Reckless and out-of-touch taxes like this make already skyrocketing energy costs even higher, at a time when Americans can least afford it. We must repeal this tax and put forward proposals that unleash American energy and lower costs for Wyoming families.” the RedBud Award ceremony and said, “It was exciting to accompany Visit Edmond on stage three times and celebrate their tireless work making Edmond a fun place to visit.”

Cosponsors of this legislation include Senators John Thune (R-SD), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Lee (R-UT), Tim Scott (R-SC), and John Hoeven (R-ND).

The bill repeals the “Superfund Tax” on crude oil and imported petroleum products that was reinstated in the Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spend bill.

Edmond AMBUCS awarded Terry Lanham, Visit Edmond’s Group Sales Manager, with a Lifetime Achievement Award on June 9. AMBUCS is a national charitable service organization dedicated to inspiring mobility and independence. Terry has volunteered for the Edmond Chapter for more than 20 years through fundraising, leadership and monthly education efforts working tirelessly with selfless civic involvement.

These volunteer and tourism awards demonstrate Visit Edmond’s compassion for the community and dedication to showcasing Edmond to visitors.