Small Business Advocacy

The state provides small business advocacy through the Oklahoma Small Business Advocacy Committee, a group that gives small businesses a voice and influence over new or existing rules affecting their day-to-day operations.
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10 Companies that Expanded with the Quality Jobs Program

Oklahoma looks at business expansion and growth the same way most companies do – confidently taking advantage of opportunities and rapidly generating solutions in a creative and resourceful manner.

The Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program offers qualifying companies wishing to expand a quarterly cash rebate of up to 5% of newly created payroll.
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Women-Owned Business Certifications

Is your woman-owned business missing out on valuable contracting opportunities because it's not certified?  Contact the Oklahoma Department of Commerce today to start the certification process.  It not only gives you an added advantage when competing for contracts, but entities who choose to do business with you are confident their federal reporting of dollars spent with women-owned busiensses will be vertifiable and credible.
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Commerce Expansion & Retention Services

As you guide your company's growth, certain challenges and issues are bound to arise. How will you enter new markets? Are your employees ready to compete in the global economy? Can you afford more training? What resources or incentives are available to mitigate your costs of doing business? The Oklahoma Department of Commerce and its strategic partners are committed to helping you answer these questions and face these challenges.
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Stimulating OK's Economy

Oklahoma has received millions of dollars through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  This funding will assist struggling small businesses, create jobs, reduce Oklahoma's impact on the environment, and provide a sales boost to local communities.  Visit the Oklahoma Recovery site for details about the energy-efficient appliance rebate program, summer jobs programs, and more. 

Oklahoma's Project Boomerang

Oklahoma employers and recruiters tell us they have the best luck finding quality talent when the person has Oklahoma ties.  Enter Project Boomerang, an Oklahoma Department of Commerce workforce initiative to attract people with Oklahoma ties back to the state to fill critical gaps in knowledge-based jobs. 

Learn how to become a Project Boomerang Partner Employer and start finding the skilled workforce you're looking for.

Oklahoma's Project Boomerang