| Oklahoma Aerospace Industry Resources |
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Oklahoma Aerospace Alliance
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Tinker and the Primes
Under the brand name AeroEOC (Aerospace Eastern Oklahoma County), the partnership’s mission is to brand, promote, and grow the considerable MRO & Aerospace assets located in Eastern Oklahoma County, especially in and around Tinker Air Force Base and its Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC). |
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| Entrepreneurial & Start-Up Business Resources |
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Mashable the Social Media Guide
Lists the top 10 social networks for entrepreneurs. Each helps entrepreneurs succeed by providing them with the guidance, tools and resources they need to setup their company and gain exposure. |
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Entrepreneurship.org
Entrepreneurship.org is one-stop shopping for entrepreneurs. Current topics range from a tutorial on the basic principles of equity funding and dilution to IdeaCrossing, a free online resource that helps entrepreneurs identify sources of human and financial capital. |
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OU's Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth
Offers a variety of programs and services, including mentors for entrepreneurs, inventors, students, and the general public interested in economic development. |
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Women's Business Center (REI)
REI's Women's Business Center (WBC) is the result of a cooperative agreement with the SBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership to assist Oklahoma's enterprising women wanting to explore the opportunities of starting a business or expanding and improving an existing business. |
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Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST)
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NSU Entrepreneurship Institute
The Northeastern State University Institute, which serves students and businesses in Tahlequah and surrounding communities, provides education and training to aid in business start-ups and promote growth. |
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Oklahoma's Inventors Congress
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Oklahoma Small Business Development Center
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Grow in Oklahoma City - A resource for planning, launching and growing your business
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Terry Neese Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence
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Oklahoma Small Business Startup Guide
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Business Basics - A Guide for New Oklahoma Businesses
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Starting and Operating a Business in Oklahoma
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National Business Incubation Association
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Startup Journal: The Wall Street Journal Center for Entrepreneurs
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Entrepreneurs Channel
A great networking tool from Forbes.com, the Entrepreneurs Channel represents the go-to source for information on starting, maintaining, and growing a business in today’s economy. |
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| Small Business Resources |
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Small Business Management Knowledge Base
The Small Business Management Knowledge Base features content pages, an extensive index and a search form that make it easier for users to browse through the vast amount of information and pinpoint on the exact needed topic.
This resource is especially popular among entrepreneurs, business managers, students and researchers. |
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Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits
Offers the no-cost/low-cost Standards for Excellence training program designed to promote transparency and efficiency. |
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Business.Gov
Searches all federal government agencies that regulate or serve businesses for compliance information or resources. |
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U.S. Small Business Administration
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Small Business Administration - Office of Advocacy
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Small Business Administration - Ombudsman
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Small Business By the Numbers: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
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Oklahoma Small Business Profile
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OPEN: The Small Business Network - Articles, Tools, Credit, Tax Services
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O-EPIC (Employer/Employee Partnership for Insurance Coverage)
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SME Toolkit
Free business management tools, forms, online training, software, self-assessment exercises, and more. |
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| Rural Economic Development |
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Rural America at a Glance Brochure
Published annually by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this brochure highlights the most recent indicators of social and economic conditions in rural areas. |
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Rural Sociological Society (RSS)
A professional social science association that generates and disseminates sociological information to enhance the quality of rural life. |
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Oklahoma Rural Development Council
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Rural Women's Business Center
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Oklahoma Agritourism
All the news, services, and resources you need to turn that fallow field into a tourist attraction. |
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Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc.
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The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development
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Western Rural Development Center
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| Training & Education Resources |
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Oklahoma System of Career and Technology Education
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Metro Technology Centers
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| Other Useful Links |
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Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission
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Family-Owned Business Institute
Helps family businesses succeed and grow by offering programs and services that address their unique needs.
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Campcrier.Net
An online native community featuring Indian business news, Indian Country news and events, and Comanche Nation news. |
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Cherokee Nation Bid Postings
The Cherokee Nation and its affiliates post all bid opportunities over $5,000; updated daily. Also offers instructions on receiving Indian-owned business certification. |
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American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma
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U.S. Department of Energy
A valuable resource for companies seeking grants for R&D in topics not directly related to energy. The DOE provides grants in areas ranging from energy and material science, to medical research. |
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Opinions Channel - Opinions, Commentary, and Video Views at Forbes.com
From Forbes.com, the Opinions Channel brings commentators, government and business decision-makers, and you together to offer insight and analysis on emerging investment trends, technology, Washington, and the world.
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State Chamber - Oklahoma's Association of Business and Industry
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Oklahoma Native American Business Enterprise Center
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Service Corps of Retired Executives
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Tinker Air Force Base -- Doing Business With Tinker
A resource for companies small and large seeking contract opportunities with Tinker AFB. |
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Federal Business Opportunities
FedBizOpps.gov is the single government point-of-entry for federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000.
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BirchBob Technology Search Engine
BirchBob networks the Innovation Market by referencing technology opportunities in a search engine; by matching technology holders and seekers, and by facilitating the first steps to successful transnational technology transfers.
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InnovationTools
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Convert SIC Codes to NAICS Codes
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City of Tulsa
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Southern Growth Policies Board - Research Tools
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Secretary of State Office of Administrative Rules
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Regulations.gov
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Pro-Net
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Panhandle Regional Economic Development Coalition Inc.
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Oklahoma State Treasurer's Office
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Oklahoma Department of Transportation
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Office of Women's Business Ownership
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Linked Deposit Program
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Export-Import Bank of the United States
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