August 3, 2010 – The Boeing Company has announced it is relocating its C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) and B-1 Program from Long Beach, CA, to Oklahoma City. The company says about 550 positions will come to Oklahoma City as part of the relocation.
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Register now for the Heartland Energy Conference on Wednesday, September 15 at Rogers State University in Claremore. Attendees will learn about recent commercial developments in alternative energy as well as business opportunities and resources available to assist businesses. Register today!
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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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CNBC recently ranked Oklahoma's economy as the nation's 6th best. The financial network also found Oklahoma to be No. 1 in cost of living and No. 3 in cost of doing business.
From its thriving aerospace sector to a rapidly-growing wind industry, Oklahoma is among the least expensive places in the country to live and do business.
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.
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.
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 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
Take the Commerce Wind Industry Supplier Survey
Oklahoma Wind Energy Industry Profile
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Oklahoma City, Ok 73104
405-815-6552
800-879-6552
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Tulsa, Ok 74106
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