Commerce Now Accepting Proposals for Oklahoma Green Grant
September 30 is the deadline for proposals from qualified consortia to receive federal grant funding for Oklahoma Green job creation and training projects. Approximately $3 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is available. Visit the Oklahoma Green page to download the detailed Project Proposal Request and to find others who are wish to be part of a consortium.
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21st Century Quality Jobs
Oklahoma reaches for the stars with the 21st Century Quality Jobs incentive which provides cash back up to 10% on new payroll for up to 10 years. BUT, the new jobs must pay an average wage of the lesser of $94,418 or 300% of the county's average wage. Now THOSE are Quality Jobs!

This incentive targets knowledge-based service industries, such as professional, scientific and technical services, specialty hospitals, music, film and performing arts.

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Oklahoma's Partners in Aerospace
A global leader in aerospace, Oklahoma is well-positioned to corner a significant chunk of the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, which is estimated to grow $25 billion over the next five years.

Learn what Oklahoma offers this growing field by reading more inside this year's edition of Engage magazine on page 16.

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Start Or Register A Business In Oklahoma
Whether you're still in the daydreaming mode or already have a fledgling business under way, OKStartup.com is your one-stop resource for entrepreneurial assistance. You can sort out business licensing issues, register your business, find service providers, explore financing options, and more.

Become a fan of OKStartup on Facebook and stay abreast of best practices, cool new tools, success stories and upcoming events that can help set your business on the right path to success.
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Oklahoma's Wind Energy Supply Chain
Oklahoma Is: Wind Suppliers
Hundreds of Oklahoma companies operate within the renewable energy supply chain. For example, there are more than 500 Oklahoma companies equipped and ready to supply products to wind turbine manufacturers. So from castings, machining, bearings, and gears to forges, fabrications, suspended climbing systems, and risk management services, your potential suppliers and partners are right here.

Oklahoma's Wind Industry Suppliers
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Oklahoma Wind Energy Industry Profile

Featured Content & News

1OG&E's 'Crossroads' Wind Farm Gains Approval

July 30, 2010 -- OG&E has announced it will build and operate a new wind farm in northwestern Oklahoma. Known as "Crossroads," the wind farm is expected to come online in the second half of 2011.
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2Pierre Foods Merging with Advance Food Company

July 28, 2010 – Pierre Foods, Inc., Advance Food Company, Inc. and Advance Brands, LLC, have agreed to a merger. The combined company will be called Advance Pierre Foods and creates a leading supplier of value-added protein and handheld convenience food products to the foodservice, school, retail, club, vending and convenience store channels.
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3Will Rogers Airport Debuts New Terminal

July 27, 2010 – The Oklahoman reports a new $1.8 million terminal for corporate jets, charter flights and business travelers opened this week at Will Rogers World Airport.
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4Oklahoma Green Grant

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is now accepting proposals from qualified consortia to receive federal grant funding for Oklahoma Green job creation and training projects. Approximately $3 million is available for training and job placement projects that prepare Oklahoma’s workforce, businesses, training institutions and communities for the emerging green economy. Funding is provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the U.S. Department of Labor.
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5 Two Economic Census Workshops Planned in Edmond and Tulsa

July 8, 2010 -- Workshops are scheduled in Edmond and Tulsa next month to explore Oklahoma-specific data from the U.S. Economic Census conducted in 2007. Steve Barker, Oklahoma Data Center program manager, said the U.S. Census Bureau has scheduled two hands-on workshops to take place to help guide data users through the best ways to find and use this data.
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Led by Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Tourism Natalie Shirley, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the primary economic development entity in the state. Our mission is to increase the quantity and quality of jobs in Oklahoma. We do that by attracting and growing businesses, building strong communities, encouraging the growth of knowledge-based industries, and ensuring an available, skilled workforce.

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