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The 3rd Annual Mayor’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Award was recently kicked-off. This year’s competition is sponsored by SpiritBank of Tulsa. Representatives and business leaders from the local and state levels were all 
there to lend their support to the new entrepreneurs getting involved in this year’s business competition.
For interested entrepreneurs, you can enter the competition by submitting your executive summaries to the Spirit Award website anytime between April 2nd and May 15th. The lucky first place winner will win the grand prize of $30,000, second place will win $5,000 and third place will win $2,500. All prize money is being donated by SpiritBank.
Many people don’t know this, but Tulsa was built on entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking. So, for the past three years, the Mayor has been making sure the city will continue to grow and strengthen through business success.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit Competition is open to anyone in the City of Tulsa with an existing business from a start-up business, an idea for a new business or one that has been in operation for five years. Two more things entrants need to know before entering: the company must be based in Tulsa and the entrant must agree to establish or expand in the City of Tulsa if they win.
Once submissions are complete, the top 25 business will be contacted. These companies will then go through a series of judging and coaching rounds where entrepreneurs will pitch their business idea to a panel of judges. The top three winners will be announced on November 17th during the Entrepreneurial Celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week. They will also receive their cash prize on this day.
Anyone interested in entering the competition can find more information on instructions and submissions at www.tulsaspiritaward.com.
We wish luck to all Tulsa’s entrepreneurs entering – Good luck!
Realtors® Tom & Bev Herring – Tulsa, Oklahoma Real Estate
Many homeowners think about home improvements. And while many of us have expensive tastes, we also have a small budget. We find ourselves calling contractors and getting bids we can’t afford. So, then we begin thinking about becoming do-it-yourselfers. Many times, by doing it ourselves, we can cut the expense of the project in half.
But the big question is, should you do the work yourself? This answer could depend on many factors and your abilities. Do you have the time, proper tools, safety gear and are you ready to do some hard work? If you are not highly skilled at home improvements, you should avoid taking on this type of work, as it could prove to be dangerous and difficult. It could also be costly when mistakes are made. Some jobs are worth hiring a contractor to do it for you.
Here are some projects you may want to hire a contractor for:
· Plumbing work that involves piping under the house.
· Concrete work, such as pouring a floor or new parking pad.
· Extensive electrical work.
· Siding work on homes higher than two stories.
· Roofing work on high or steep roofs.
· Any work you don’t know anything about.
Take a closer look at your time, skills and tools before you make your final decision. When you’re accessing your skills, be realistic. Don’t take on work that you really don’t know how to do. It will only end up looking unprofessional or may not get finished at all. If you end up hiring a professional to finish the job for you or fix your work, it can end up costing you much more than it would have if you would have hired a professional to do it in the beginning.
Check to make sure you have the proper tools needed for the job. You may need to buy or rent the necessary tools for the job.
And, once again, consider your time for the project. Many home improvements can take days, weeks or even months in your spare time. Do you have it? A great option to save both time and money is to do some of the work yourself and hire a professional for the complicated tasks. Just be sure to check with your contractor beforehand about what you will be doing and what they will be doing. Good luck on your home improvement project.
Realtors® Tom & Bev Herring – Tulsa, Oklahoma Real Estate
Tulsa and some of its surrounding communities are celebrating Easter with many great activities for the whole family to enjoy. Therefore, we are 
taking the opportunity to blog about these activities to keep our community’s residents and visitors up-to-date.
· Egg Hunt and Food Baskets – April 4th (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) at Faith CP Church, 2801 S 129th E Ave. Children ages 3-8 join one another for a fun egg hunt complete with prizes. Parents can register for drawings for a chance to win a meal basket.
· Egg Hunt at Bixby Community Center – April 8th (9:45 a.m.) in Haikey Creek Park, 113th & S. Garnett Ave. For children ages 12 and under. Rain date is April 9th at 12:45 p.m.
· Egg Hunt at Chandler Park – April 8th (9:45 a.m.) 6500 West 21st. For children ages 12 and under.
· Egg Hunt at Glenpool Community Center – April 8th (10:00 a.m.) in the practice field near Glenpool High School, 144th & Fern. For children ages 10 & under.
· Egg Hunt at LaFortune Park Community Center – April 8th (10:00 a.m.) in LaFortune Park Gardens, 51st & West Hudson. For children ages 3-8.
· Egg Hunt at O’Brien Park Community Center – April 15th (11:30 a.m.) 6149 N. Lewis Ave. For children ages 12 and under. Doggie hunt will immediately follow the children’s hunt.
Each Easter celebration is within Tulsa County and is free for all to enjoy. We hope everyone can get out and enjoy as many activities as possible.
Realtors® Tom & Bev Herring - Tulsa Oklahoma Real Estate
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