Commerce Launches New Website; Buildings & Sites Database Receives Makeover

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce has redesigned its website, OKCommerce.gov, in hopes users will find the experience easier to navigate as well as providing a wealth of updated information to Oklahoma businesses and communities.
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Oklahoma's Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

The U.S. Department of Energy has approved Oklahoma's plan for the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate program. Oklahoma will receive a $3.5 million federal grant for appliance rebates. The program is designed for Oklahoma residents to buy energy-efficient appliances from Oklahoma retailers to replace existing appliances in Oklahoma single residences.

Only qualified ENERGY STAR appliance purchase on or after the program start date of April 22, 2010, are eligible for rebates.  Learn more at the Oklahoma Recovery website.

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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I am an Engineer

Oklahoma industries have a voracious appetite for engineers, with the demand projected to grow well into the future. With that in mind, Oklahoma Department of Commerce created a short video to inspire Oklahoma's middle school students to enter the field of engineering.
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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

Oklahoma Wind Energy Industry Profile