Oklahoma Commerce

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1Secrectary Shirley Supports Regional Alliance

September 8, 2010 – Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce Natalie Shirley believes the key economic development challenge for cities, states and regional alliances is responding to current economic challenges while at the same time preparing for future economic growth and reality changes, according to The City Wire of Fort Smith.
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2Oklahoma Energy Companies Investing Millions in State

September 3, 2010 – The Oklahoman reports Devon Energy Corp. and other state energy companies are investing hundreds of millions of dollars in Oklahoma.
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3Dorada Foods Announces Plans to Open in Ponca City

August 31, 2010 — Dorada Foods, Inc. of Oklahoma City will occupy the former 180,000 square foot Tyson Foods facility in Ponca City. The plant, which is scheduled to become operational in mid-2011, will provide chicken products to McDonald’s restaurants and is expected to employ approximately 350 employees, five days per week, 24 hours a day.
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4Tulsa to Host SEDC National Conference in 2013

August 17, 2010 -- Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) will hold its 2013 annual conference in Tulsa. It is the first time Tulsa has hosted the event.
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5Tulsa Chamber's BREI Program Honored

August 17, 2010 -- Business Retention and Expansion International (BREI) recently recognized the Tulsa Metro Chamber’s new Business Retention and Expansion program at the BREI/Southern Economic Development Council Joint Conference, in New Orleans. The Tulsa Chamber accepted the Multi-Community/Regional award for a population of more than 100,000, an award given annual to recognize innovative, effective and exemplary BRE programs.
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Recent Oklahoma Kudos

Business Facilities Magazine 2010 Rankings Report
(Business Facilities Magazine)

Oklahoma, #2 (Quality of Life)
Oklahoma, #4 (Employment Leaders)
Oklahoma, #5 (Cost of Labor)
Oklahoma, #7 (Biofuels Manufacturing Research)

Top States for Business 2010
(CNBC)

Oklahoma, #1 (Cost of Living)
Oklahoma, #3 (Cost of Doing Business)
Oklahoma, #6 (Overall Economy)

2010 Ten Best Places for Young Adults
(Portfolio.com)
Oklahoma City, #6
Tulsa #8

2010 Lowest Corporate Taxes
(Tax Foundation)
Oklahoma,#7

2010 Least Stressed Metros
(Portfolio.com)
Oklahoma City, #5

2010 Best Places to Find a Job
(Juju.com)
Oklahoma City, #7

Top Ten Small Markets of the Decade
(Southern Business and Development)
Bartlesville
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