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George Kaiser: Tulsa Educare
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Concerning money, George Kaiser says he looks back at one over-riding lesson in his life. In 1939, the city of Tulsa welcomed Kaiser’s parents after they fled Nazi Germany. George Kaiser says he remembers that welcome with every check he signs.
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BOK Financial was founded in 1990 by Tulsa, Okla., businessman George Kaiser. The company acquired Bank of Oklahoma, N.A., in 1991 as its first holding and has since grown to more than seven times its initial size. Holdings now include Bank of Albuquerque, N.A., Bank of Arkansas, N.A., Bank of Oklahoma, N.A., Bank of Texas, N.A., Colorado State Bank and Trust, N.A., Valley Commerce Bank, N.A., broker/dealer BOSC, Inc., and the TransFund electronic funds transfer network.
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Kaiser maintains opponents of the Arkansas River tax are shortsighted. He says Tulsa is the economic engine of the entire region. If the city of Tulsa languishes, the same holds true for Tulsa’s suburbs. Moreover, George Kaiser insists the Arkansas River has the potential to lift all economic boats.
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Kaiser spearheaded efforts that led to the creation of the Tulsa Educare early childhood education center, which services children from low-income families. It was the subject of national attention at its opening two years ago.
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