Federal Money Helping 4 Oklahoma Rural Communities
August 6, 2009 -- The Oklahoman reports a recent infusion of federal money totaling nearly $900,000 will be used to jump-start economic development in four rural Oklahoma communities and create or save jobs.
Oklahoma was included in a nationwide $15.3 million grant windfall for 145 recipients through the federal Recovery Act, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Oklahoma Lands Share Of $123 Million For Rural Water Projects
June 17, 2009 -- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the selection of more than $123 million in water and environmental projects that are being funded immediately through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The projects will help provide safe drinking water and improved wastewater treatment systems for rural towns and communities in 24 states.
"The water and wastewater projects announced today support the Obama administration's goal of rebuilding and revitalizing our country's rural infrastructure and putting people to work by doing the work that Americans want done," says Vilsack. "These Recovery Act investments will provide reliable drinking water and sanitary waste disposal while creating and saving jobs in rural America."
Economic Development Resource Guide Now Available
March 25, 2009 -- In today’s competitive environment, Oklahoma continues adapting to shifts in the
economic climate.
To help guide you through that environment the Oklahoma Department of Commerce is now offering a comprehensive Economic Development Resource Guide for download.
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Economic Development Resource Guide
