Andy Sherrer, Central OK Region President and Chief Banking Officer at Armstrong Bank, talks to us about the recent merger between Republic Bank and Armstrong and the unexpected challenges that come from trying to merge during a global pandemic. We also discuss SBA programs, the importance of small businesses to Norman and much more.

Lisa Dionisio is a CPA and co-owner of Sulia CPA Solutions, an accounting firm that works with other small business owners for their accounting and bookkeeping needs. As a small business owner that works with small businesses, she is a wealth of knowledge on current SBA programs and other accounting advice that can help business owners weather this storm. A must-listen for all business owners in Norman!

Scott Martin, Presiden/CEO of the Norman Chamber of Commerce talks to us about the local economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has been and what he and the Chamber are doing to try to help local businesses.

One thing we can all be taking advantage right now, despite our inability to be around other people, is running. Christie Thomas, co-owner of WAHOO! RUNNING talks about her company, her love of running, how her business has been impacted by the pandemic and how they have chosen to make lemonade out of the lemons we've all been handed.

Today we visit with City of Norman Mayor, Breea Clark, about the challenges she been dealing with these past few weeks as she navigates running a city during a pandemic. A great conversation on leadership, adversity, community and hope.

This episode is an introduction to "I Am Norman," what it is and what is to come.