Can Agritourism save the farm? Yes. $20 billion industry by 2028. Thanks for covering it, @LindseyReiser. We’re working on this every day in Oklahoma. #TravelOK https://t.co/hcTCMLbgYXCan Agritourism save the farm? Yes. $20 billion industry by 2028. Thanks for covering it, @LindseyReiser. We’re working on this every day in Oklahoma. #TravelOK https://t.co/hcTCMLbgYX
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 31, 2022
Was great being in Lawton yesterday to keynote the Lawton Business Women’s Gala. Raising $ towards scholarships for women in the area. With one of the best CEO’s I know, @RealJenEllis. #OkieProud https://t.co/eF8TcGJhyDWas great being in Lawton yesterday to keynote the Lawton Business Women’s Gala. Raising $ towards scholarships for women in the area. With one of the best CEO’s I know, @RealJenEllis. #OkieProud https://t.co/eF8TcGJhyD
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 30, 2022
RT @GTOKLAHOMA: For the first time since 1985 and “Silverado” I’m attending a movie at #route66 icon the Tee Pee Drive In in Sapulpa, OK. Last time I was here, my grandpa was too cheap to let us go to the concession so we brought our own newly released Cherry Coke and okra fried at home. https://t.co/ef2eHlFPdjRT @GTOKLAHOMA: For the first time since 1985 and “Silverado” I’m attending a movie at #route66 icon the Tee Pee Drive In in Sapulpa, OK. Last time I was here, my grandpa was too cheap to let us go to the concession so we brought our own newly released Cherry Coke and okra fried at home. https://t.co/ef2eHlFPdj
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 29, 2022
Helped fuel the tourism paradise in SE OK. #TravelOK https://t.co/VluACBx6xhHelped fuel the tourism paradise in SE OK. #TravelOK https://t.co/VluACBx6xh
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 29, 2022
I spoke to the Edmond American Business Club today about tourism and shopping local. Edmond was honored as one of the Best Small Cities to Start a Business for a reason. This community understands the importance of investing in local businesses. Many great things to come. https://t.co/3Ym0QznSlyI spoke to the Edmond American Business Club today about tourism and shopping local. Edmond was honored as one of the Best Small Cities to Start a Business for a reason. This community understands the importance of investing in local businesses. Many great things to come. https://t.co/3Ym0QznSly
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 28, 2022
Thank you! #NationalFirstRespondersDay https://t.co/jPCpdLVuBjThank you! #NationalFirstRespondersDay https://t.co/jPCpdLVuBj
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 28, 2022
I helped kick off The Great Deer Hunt in Commerce, OK. This hunt gives paralyzed & disabled veterans the opportunity to enjoy fellowship & hunting at no cost to them. Oklahoma is one of the best states for veterans, & as Lt. Governor, I will always make our veterans a priority. https://t.co/JQCABSI8xxI helped kick off The Great Deer Hunt in Commerce, OK. This hunt gives paralyzed & disabled veterans the opportunity to enjoy fellowship & hunting at no cost to them. Oklahoma is one of the best states for veterans, & as Lt. Governor, I will always make our veterans a priority. https://t.co/JQCABSI8xx
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 27, 2022
@Sherryburger16 Let me be clear: any opportunity I have to tell Oklahomans to keep their sales tax dollars in Oklahoma so we can support our small businesses and towns, I will. I’ve been doing it daily for almost four years.@Sherryburger16 Let me be clear: any opportunity I have to tell Oklahomans to keep their sales tax dollars in Oklahoma so we can support our small businesses and towns, I will. I’ve been doing it daily for almost four years.
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 27, 2022
I had a great time in Hugo, where I toured the Choctaw County Historical Museum and Mount Olivet Cemetery, meeting community leaders along the way. From an elephant sanctuary to interactive museums, there are many ways to experience Hugo’s unique heritage and history. Go visit. https://t.co/LzZ6GgJ8eSI had a great time in Hugo, where I toured the Choctaw County Historical Museum and Mount Olivet Cemetery, meeting community leaders along the way. From an elephant sanctuary to interactive museums, there are many ways to experience Hugo’s unique heritage and history. Go visit. https://t.co/LzZ6GgJ8eS
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 25, 2022
Join me at the “lights on” ceremony Nov. 3. This is going to be a epic addition to your Christmas travels this season. #TravelOK https://t.co/JlsGxHMKwnJoin me at the “lights on” ceremony Nov. 3. This is going to be a epic addition to your Christmas travels this season. #TravelOK https://t.co/JlsGxHMKwn
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 25, 2022
Join us as we celebrate entrepreneurship in Oklahoma! https://t.co/6LJLD5Sa7LJoin us as we celebrate entrepreneurship in Oklahoma! https://t.co/6LJLD5Sa7L
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 24, 2022
It was great to get a tour today and talk about ways to further maintain and promote this wonderful Hugo tribute.It was great to get a tour today and talk about ways to further maintain and promote this wonderful Hugo tribute.
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 24, 2022
Since the 30’s, Hugo has been a winter HQ for traveling circuses. Marked by 🐘 topped monuments, the Showmen’s Rest section in Hugo’s Mount Olivet Cemetery holds tributes to “all showmen under God’s big top,” from animal trainers to jugglers to high wire artists. #TravelOK https://t.co/besSqjo1RASince the 30’s, Hugo has been a winter HQ for traveling circuses. Marked by 🐘 topped monuments, the Showmen’s Rest section in Hugo’s Mount Olivet Cemetery holds tributes to “all showmen under God’s big top,” from animal trainers to jugglers to high wire artists. #TravelOK https://t.co/besSqjo1RA
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 24, 2022
Spending the day in Hugo tomorrow. Good chance to remind you of a wonderful @OETAOK feature on this colorful town- Big Top Town- https://t.co/uZOhuJE71ySpending the day in Hugo tomorrow. Good chance to remind you of a wonderful @OETAOK feature on this colorful town- Big Top Town- https://t.co/uZOhuJE71y
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 23, 2022
Had a great time at the Yukon Veterans Museum Anniversary Gala. For the last decade, the museum has maintained one mission: to honor the Oklahomans that fought for America’s freedom. Through education & service, the museum has had a major impact on local veterans & the community. https://t.co/OXUYdq9QnQHad a great time at the Yukon Veterans Museum Anniversary Gala. For the last decade, the museum has maintained one mission: to honor the Oklahomans that fought for America’s freedom. Through education & service, the museum has had a major impact on local veterans & the community. https://t.co/OXUYdq9QnQ
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 21, 2022
Today I joined 150 export-active Oklahoma companies at the World Trade Conference in Tulsa. In Oklahoma, there are 2,673 companies that export goods around the world – my wife’s company being 1 of them. Many great things to come for our companies selling in the global marketplace https://t.co/Zt4ZBTx2VvToday I joined 150 export-active Oklahoma companies at the World Trade Conference in Tulsa. In Oklahoma, there are 2,673 companies that export goods around the world – my wife’s company being 1 of them. Many great things to come for our companies selling in the global marketplace https://t.co/Zt4ZBTx2Vv
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 20, 2022
RT @thegoldball: OU’s focus on aerospace and defense research equips students with the skills and expertise to obtain lucrative jobs and meet a significant need for this important workforce. @TomColeOK04 @UofOklahoma #WorkForce #Defense #Aerospace https://t.co/3XtrJt7ZJGRT @thegoldball: OU’s focus on aerospace and defense research equips students with the skills and expertise to obtain lucrative jobs and meet a significant need for this important workforce. @TomColeOK04 @UofOklahoma #WorkForce #Defense #Aerospace https://t.co/3XtrJt7ZJG
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 20, 2022
Joined @ISAokla this afternoon to discuss challenges they face & action plans to address them. Local shops are one of our best tools for bringing in tourism & new talent to the state, so it’s important to shop local. Go to https://t.co/qlHJmwla2k to find small businesses near you https://t.co/a6seZ4f2CDJoined @ISAokla this afternoon to discuss challenges they face & action plans to address them. Local shops are one of our best tools for bringing in tourism & new talent to the state, so it’s important to shop local. Go to https://t.co/qlHJmwla2k to find small businesses near you https://t.co/a6seZ4f2CD
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 19, 2022
Had a great time on the @okhistory podcast. Thanks for having me on, Trait. https://t.co/G4jJWCyqDMHad a great time on the @okhistory podcast. Thanks for having me on, Trait. https://t.co/G4jJWCyqDM
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 18, 2022
Twister sequel in the works. 👀 https://t.co/BlwwNY2Ih5Twister sequel in the works. 👀 https://t.co/BlwwNY2Ih5
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 18, 2022
Today at the Oklahoma Academy (@OKAcademy) Town Hall, I sat down with industry leaders to discuss Oklahoma’s workforce climate. Together, we’re developing a non-partisan plan to address our workforce needs and prepare Oklahomans to fill high-paying jobs. https://t.co/3iOb75KkIPToday at the Oklahoma Academy (@OKAcademy) Town Hall, I sat down with industry leaders to discuss Oklahoma’s workforce climate. Together, we’re developing a non-partisan plan to address our workforce needs and prepare Oklahomans to fill high-paying jobs. https://t.co/3iOb75KkIP
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 17, 2022
#OkieProud https://t.co/hwR78f3WRv#OkieProud https://t.co/hwR78f3WRv
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 16, 2022
@Okiewrestler @tulsaworld 4 staff members vet and sign off on expenditures before anything comes to a Sec (Project manager, to division director, to finance (CFO) director, to Executive Director, then Sec. I had no reason to believe that after 4 internal staff members approved that anything was improper.@Okiewrestler @tulsaworld 4 staff members vet and sign off on expenditures before anything comes to a Sec (Project manager, to division director, to finance (CFO) director, to Executive Director, then Sec. I had no reason to believe that after 4 internal staff members approved that anything was improper.
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 16, 2022
@Okiewrestler @tulsaworld I don’t review or sign off on contracts as Sec of Tourism- so no involvement. That is the ED only. I’m asking the Legislature to reinstate the authority of the Tourism Commission (currently advisory role only since 2017) so we can review and sign off on contracts.@Okiewrestler @tulsaworld I don’t review or sign off on contracts as Sec of Tourism- so no involvement. That is the ED only. I’m asking the Legislature to reinstate the authority of the Tourism Commission (currently advisory role only since 2017) so we can review and sign off on contracts.
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 16, 2022
Thanks for making it out for the @FCTulsa match tonight, Representative @kylehilbert. https://t.co/wBILN74KFYThanks for making it out for the @FCTulsa match tonight, Representative @kylehilbert. https://t.co/wBILN74KFY
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 16, 2022
I joined the OKC Young Professionals to discuss entrepreneurship and present a few awards at their annual banquet. Oklahoma is home to 362,000 small businesses that employ 52% of our workforce. It's exciting to see these young adults’ passion for their city. https://t.co/Ht446yGjaCI joined the OKC Young Professionals to discuss entrepreneurship and present a few awards at their annual banquet. Oklahoma is home to 362,000 small businesses that employ 52% of our workforce. It's exciting to see these young adults’ passion for their city. https://t.co/Ht446yGjaC
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 14, 2022
I had a great time today at the Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas Expo with special guest Mike Rowe. Oklahoma’s oil & gas industry generated $18 billion last year & directly employed more than 85,000 Oklahomans. Mike said it best- no one works harder than Oklahoma's oil & gas workforce. https://t.co/K9yZUzRVjOI had a great time today at the Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas Expo with special guest Mike Rowe. Oklahoma’s oil & gas industry generated $18 billion last year & directly employed more than 85,000 Oklahomans. Mike said it best- no one works harder than Oklahoma's oil & gas workforce. https://t.co/K9yZUzRVjO
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 13, 2022
@FCTulsa @tulsaremote @suarezdario92 https://t.co/mJuAwilIVw@FCTulsa @tulsaremote @suarezdario92 https://t.co/mJuAwilIVw
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 13, 2022
Happy #NationalFarmersDay! Oklahoma has the 5th most farms in the country. Last year, our farmers exported $1.8 billion of agriculture goods. Thank you to all the hardworking Oklahomans that are feeding and clothing our world. https://t.co/MIbhoURTz6Happy #NationalFarmersDay! Oklahoma has the 5th most farms in the country. Last year, our farmers exported $1.8 billion of agriculture goods. Thank you to all the hardworking Oklahomans that are feeding and clothing our world. https://t.co/MIbhoURTz6
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 12, 2022
@GaddieWindage Wait for it….imagine that.@GaddieWindage Wait for it….imagine that.
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 12, 2022
Mrs. Creekpaum, my Kindergarten teacher at Lee Elementary, attended the Tulsa GOP Women’s Club lunch to hear me speak today. ❤️🥹 #PublicSchoolProud #oklaed https://t.co/fTug0Fu2HWMrs. Creekpaum, my Kindergarten teacher at Lee Elementary, attended the Tulsa GOP Women’s Club lunch to hear me speak today. ❤️🥹 #PublicSchoolProud #oklaed https://t.co/fTug0Fu2HW
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 11, 2022
Great discussion with the Tulsa Southside Rotary on tourism and economic development. These business leaders have served the Tulsa community for over 50 years. Oklahoma would not have thriving communities if it weren’t for our rotaries. Thank you for investing in our state. https://t.co/9ivkT5ybTQGreat discussion with the Tulsa Southside Rotary on tourism and economic development. These business leaders have served the Tulsa community for over 50 years. Oklahoma would not have thriving communities if it weren’t for our rotaries. Thank you for investing in our state. https://t.co/9ivkT5ybTQ
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 11, 2022
Today, I joined Oklahomans from across the state at @FAMokMuseum to celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay. The 39 Tribal Nations that call Oklahoma home are an integral part of our heritage and history. I’m thankful for the immeasurable contributions they've made to our great state. https://t.co/9Z9mM037ITToday, I joined Oklahomans from across the state at @FAMokMuseum to celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay. The 39 Tribal Nations that call Oklahoma home are an integral part of our heritage and history. I’m thankful for the immeasurable contributions they've made to our great state. https://t.co/9Z9mM037IT
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 10, 2022
RT @OKLmagazine: This month as we celebrate Co-op Month, Board President Don Proctor is looking back and recognizing those who helped bring power to rural American! https://t.co/ytCK7FcTVn https://t.co/tEZxThzHx7RT @OKLmagazine: This month as we celebrate Co-op Month, Board President Don Proctor is looking back and recognizing those who helped bring power to rural American! https://t.co/ytCK7FcTVn https://t.co/tEZxThzHx7
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 10, 2022
@ryanmusicman185 @stevelackmeyer @fly_okc The sign is at the Welcome Center in Thackerville. Where u will also find this: https://t.co/EJeQCg7RcK@ryanmusicman185 @stevelackmeyer @fly_okc The sign is at the Welcome Center in Thackerville. Where u will also find this: https://t.co/EJeQCg7RcK
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 8, 2022
@realmartypeercy @stevelackmeyer @fly_okc I’m all for more transportation options, it will be needed as okc continues to grow. But the exterior landscape of @fly_okc is a blank slate. We need more art and a better welcoming environment. Could be a combo of private and public funds.@realmartypeercy @stevelackmeyer @fly_okc I’m all for more transportation options, it will be needed as okc continues to grow. But the exterior landscape of @fly_okc is a blank slate. We need more art and a better welcoming environment. Could be a combo of private and public funds.
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 8, 2022
The Tourism Commission met yesterday to discuss upcoming promotional campaigns. Last year, our tourism campaigns generated as much as $259 in revenue for each promotional dollar spent. When we invite people to Oklahoma, they come and spend their money here. #TourismWorks https://t.co/9GOnOJbsTPThe Tourism Commission met yesterday to discuss upcoming promotional campaigns. Last year, our tourism campaigns generated as much as $259 in revenue for each promotional dollar spent. When we invite people to Oklahoma, they come and spend their money here. #TourismWorks https://t.co/9GOnOJbsTP
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 6, 2022
“Let’s go to Arkansas this weekend.” #TravelOK https://t.co/SbTYnE0r5P“Let’s go to Arkansas this weekend.” #TravelOK https://t.co/SbTYnE0r5P
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 6, 2022
With its expanding campus and academic excellence, ORU is now one of the largest, fastest-growing, Spirit-empowered universities in the world. #OkieProud https://t.co/0LLNh7Kp0oWith its expanding campus and academic excellence, ORU is now one of the largest, fastest-growing, Spirit-empowered universities in the world. #OkieProud https://t.co/0LLNh7Kp0o
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 5, 2022
Great visit with @OKPowerAlliance. Oklahoma is one of the top producing states of both traditional and wind energy, and we’re constantly innovating to maximize our natural resources. I appreciate the investments OPA makes in Oklahoma. https://t.co/yyJgqQuucMGreat visit with @OKPowerAlliance. Oklahoma is one of the top producing states of both traditional and wind energy, and we’re constantly innovating to maximize our natural resources. I appreciate the investments OPA makes in Oklahoma. https://t.co/yyJgqQuucM
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 4, 2022
Robbers Cave State Park Lodge has reopened after a full renovation. Last year, visitors to @OklahomaParks spent $354.2 million in the communities surrounding the parks. It’s clear: when we invest in our state parks, it brings crucial revenue and jobs to Oklahoma. https://t.co/i4KNWdHJYYRobbers Cave State Park Lodge has reopened after a full renovation. Last year, visitors to @OklahomaParks spent $354.2 million in the communities surrounding the parks. It’s clear: when we invest in our state parks, it brings crucial revenue and jobs to Oklahoma. https://t.co/i4KNWdHJYY
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 3, 2022
@BrentWilcox @jessgarvin85 @TravelOK I’m glad to hear the private sector is working to stay competitive with our clean State Park restrooms. 👏@BrentWilcox @jessgarvin85 @TravelOK I’m glad to hear the private sector is working to stay competitive with our clean State Park restrooms. 👏
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 2, 2022
Always a great time in Ardmore. Thanks for having me! 👉 Lt. Gov. speaks in Ardmore on economic impact of tourism - Daily @Ardmoreite- https://t.co/4QQ2TJPDmDAlways a great time in Ardmore. Thanks for having me! 👉 Lt. Gov. speaks in Ardmore on economic impact of tourism - Daily @Ardmoreite- https://t.co/4QQ2TJPDmD
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 2, 2022
@FCTulsa @LucaSowinski https://t.co/19MwEkz4hu@FCTulsa @LucaSowinski https://t.co/19MwEkz4hu
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 2, 2022
@tcblume Here’s our points of interest doc for the region- https://t.co/jGhQaxiYvg (The B&B rec is a good one, fantastic couple. We’ve stayed there.)@tcblume Here’s our points of interest doc for the region- https://t.co/jGhQaxiYvg (The B&B rec is a good one, fantastic couple. We’ve stayed there.)
— Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (@LtGovPinnell) Oct 1, 2022
