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- Press Releases
2023
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Oklahoma Showcases Commitment to All of the Above Energy Approach with Announcement of New Oil Refinery in Cushing
May 24, 2023 -
“Taking Care of Our Own” — Commerce Announces $13 Million Investment to Legacy Businesses Across the State
May 11, 2023 -
Oklahoma Main Street Announces Award Winners
May 4, 2023 -
Commerce Presents Recruitment and Expansion Efforts to the Senate Economic Development Select Committee
April 14, 2023 -
Commerce Announces Rural Fund Participants Bringing $100 Million in Increased Capital to Oklahoma
March 28, 2023 -
Commerce Announces New Director of Marketing & Communications
March 17, 2023 -
SITES Program Addressing Infrastructure Needs, Bringing Increased Opportunities to Oklahoma Communities
March 15, 2023 -
Commerce Announces Participants for Oklahoma Rural Jobs Program
January 10, 2023 -
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Celebrates Growth and Accomplishments in 2022
January 6, 2023
2022
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New Tax Credit Available to Rural Oklahoma Businesses through Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act
November 30, 2022 -
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Announces ARPA for Nonprofits Relief Program
November 28, 2022 -
New Director of Oklahoma Film + Music Office Named
November 17, 2022 -
Commerce Welcomes New Executive Staff
October 5, 2022 -
Oklahoma Awarded STEP Grant to Assist Small Businesses with Exporting
October 4, 2022 -
Expanding the Business Community and Growing Capacity: Oklahoma Human Services Announces Child Care Desert Startup Grants
September 19, 2022 -
Commerce Visits Diamond T Trailer Manufacturing, Discusses Future Plans
September 8, 2022 -
ViaCore Nutrition Welcomes Commerce Team, Discusses Plans for Funding
September 7, 2022 -
Canyon Oilfield Services Welcomes Commerce Team, Discusses Plans for OIEP Funding
August 18, 2022 -
Commerce Team Tours Northeast Oklahoma Companies
August 12, 2022 -
Five new partners have been awarded the Impact Partnership Grants (IPG)
July 27, 2022 -
Statewide OIEP Tour Includes Visits to Stillwater Companies
July 11, 2022 -
Commerce Team Visits Two Perry Businesses During OIEP Tour
July 6, 2022 -
OIEP Recipient BC Steel Buildings Welcomes Commerce Team, Discusses Plans for Funding
June 23, 2022 -
Gavco Plastics Welcomes Commerce Team, Discusses Plans for OIEP Funding
June 22, 2022 -
Commerce Team Visits BankOnIT, Discusses Plans for OIEP Funding
June 15, 2022 -
Governor Stitt, Department of Commerce Secure First Domestic Rare Earth Metal and Magnet Manufacturing Facility
June 9, 2022 -
Commerce Team Visits SportChassis, Discusses Plans for OIEP Funding
June 7, 2022 -
Commerce Announces Participants of 2022 Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program
May 16, 2022 -
Air Transport Components to Open MRO Facility in Tulsa, Okla.
April 27, 2022 -
Oklahoma Main Street Center Announces 2022 Program Selections
April 6, 2022 -
Applications for Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program Open April 4
March 28, 2022 -
Commerce Applauds Governor, Legislature for Supporting Oklahoma Manufacturers with HB4451
March 25, 2022 -
Governor’s State of the State Places Focuses on Economic Development
February 7, 2022 -
Oklahoma Communities Receive Funding to Increase Economic Development Opportunities
February 2, 2022 -
Commerce Announces Hiring of State Automotive Director
January 24, 2022 -
Application Open for Minority-Owned Businesses to Join Diverse Business Certification Program
January 10, 2022 -
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Celebrates Historic 2021
January 5, 2022
2021
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Commerce Receives EDA Grant to Grow Opportunities for Oklahoma Communities
November 4, 2021 -
Commerce to Operate International Protocol Office
November 1, 2021 -
Commerce Announces Hiring of Agriculture Recruiter
October 18, 2021 -
Lyseon North America to Set Up Plant in Tulsa Area
September 30, 2021 -
Commerce Honors Representative McDugle for Work on Incentive Legislation
September 24, 2021 -
Oklahoma Main Street Awards Announced at Annual Banquet
September 22, 2021 -
Carvana Plans to Build Inspection and Reconditioning Center in Oklahoma City
September 16, 2021 -
Commerce Honors Senator Howard for Economic Development Legislation
September 14, 2021 -
Commerce Honors Senator Thompson for Work on Remote Worker Incentive
September 2, 2021 -
Oklahoma Works announces extension of SkillUp Oklahoma
August 23, 2021 -
Deadline for Startup Pitch Competition August 22
August 19, 2021 -
United Dynamics to Open New Office in Oklahoma City
July 13, 2021 -
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Announces New Director of Marketing & Communications
July 6, 2021 -
New Legislation Supports State’s Economic Development Efforts
June 8, 2021 -
North Star Scientific Makes Second Announcement in Oklahoma in Six Months
June 2, 2021 -
Cimarron Trailers Adding 40 New Jobs in Chickasha
June 2, 2021 -
Commerce Releases Statistics from Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program
June 1, 2021 -
Cardinal Glass Nears Opening of Latest Expansion
May 14, 2021 -
Oklahoma’s Rural Communities Offer Opportunities for Aerospace Companies
May 7, 2021 -
Israel-Based Aerospace Company Announces Facility Relocation to Tulsa
May 6, 2021 -
Oklahoma Film & Music Office Joins the Oklahoma Department of Commerce
April 29, 2021 -
Commerce Opening Applications for Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program
April 26, 2021 -
Commerce Aligns to Sector-Based Economic Development Recruitment
April 14, 2021 -
300 Jobs Announced for Lawton Fort Sill
April 9, 2021 -
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Launches Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program
April 7, 2021 -
Governor Stitt Announces Launch of Supply Chain Oklahoma, an Initiative to Provide Critical Resources to Our State’s Manufacturers
April 5, 2021 -
Governor Stitt Presents Gavels to Incoming Leadership
March 24, 2021 -
Ferra Aerospace to Grow Workforce in Grove, Okla
March 8, 2021 -
Aviation Avionics & Instruments to Relocate to Oklahoma
March 2, 2021 -
Office of Workforce Development Announces Funding to Support Sector Partnerships
February 18, 2021 -
New Statewide Economic Development Organization
February 10, 2021 -
Mint Turbines & General Electric Company Sign MRO Provider Agreement
January 26, 2021 -
Commerce Celebrates 2020 Milestones
January 4, 2021
2020
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Oklahoma Main Street Announces 2020 Award Winners
December 17, 2020 -
North Star Scientific to Open Aerospace Manufacturing Operation in Oklahoma City
December 16, 2020 -
Small Business Trade and Export Assistance Funds Available
December 15, 2020 -
Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Center in Oklahoma City
December 3, 2020 -
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Certifies Nine Centers for Workforce Excellence
November 30, 2020 -
Kendall Whittier Main Street Earns National Revitalization Award
October 30, 2020 -
Oklahoma Awarded STEP Grant to Assist Small Businesses with Exporting
September 29, 2020 -
Remaining Oklahoma Business Relief Program Applications to Receive Funding
August 11, 2020 -
Commerce Launches Automotive Accelerator Program to Boost Industry Growth
August 3, 2020 -
Norman Site First to Gain Certification Under Updated Program
July 28, 2020 -
Commerce Releases Statistics from Second Application Period of Oklahoma Business Relief Program
July 22, 2020 -
PAS MRO Chooses Oklahoma for Its New Home
July 13, 2020 -
Commerce Releases Initial Funds for Oklahoma Business Relief Program
July 9, 2020 -
CDBG Disaster Recovery Public Hearing 7-23-2020
July 7, 2020 -
Timing for Phase 2 of Oklahoma Business Relief Program Announced
July 6, 2020 -
Oklahoma Business Relief Program Applications Closed, Phase 2 Planning Underway
July 1, 2020 -
Skydweller Announces Oklahoma City as U.S. Corporate Headquarters
June 30, 2020 -
Application Goes Live Monday for Oklahoma Business Relief Program
June 26, 2020 -
Oklahoma Main Street Releases Findings of COVID-19 Impact Survey
June 8, 2020 -
Oklahoma Main Street Center Announces 2020 New Program Selections
June 5, 2020 -
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Announces Manufacturing Reboot Program Contracts
May 15, 2020 -
Oklahoma PPE & Medical Supply Directory Expands as Oklahoma Businesses Re-Open
May 13, 2020 -
PPE & Medical Supply Directory Developed as Oklahoma Businesses Re-Open
May 1, 2020 -
Commerce Announces New Director of Business Development
April 29, 2020 -
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Launches Bounce Back Assistance Program
April 28, 2020 -
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Launches Manufacturing Reboot Program
April 10, 2020 -
2020 Census Op-ed by Brent Kisling
April 1, 2020 -
Oklahoma Essential Industries Identified
March 26, 2020 -
Commerce to Host Additional Teleconference Meetings for Businesses Interested in Disaster Loan Program
March 24, 2020 -
Assistance Options for Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19
March 20, 2020 -
Governor’s Minority Business Council to Hold OKC Meet and Greet
March 2, 2020 -
Imagine That Op-Ed by Brent Kisling
February 14, 2020 -
OK, Let's Count Op-Ed_Brent Kisling
January 23, 2020 -
Commerce Celebrates Major Accomplishments from 2019
January 9, 2020
2019
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Oklahoma Oil and Gas Manufacturers Look to Mexico for International Sales Opportunities
January 9, 2019 -
Oklahoma Main Street Announces 2019 Award Finalists
March 1, 2019 -
Cobham Opens New Office in Oklahoma City
March 14, 2019 -
Federal Opportunity Zones and Priority Enterprise Zones
March 18, 2019 -
Exports from Oklahoma Companies Surpass $6 Billion in 2018
April 1, 2019 -
Oklahoma Main Street Announces 2019 Board Members of the Year
May 8, 2019 -
Oklahoma Main Street Announces 2019 Winners
May 8, 2019 -
Governor Announces Minority Business Council
May 9, 2019 -
Oklahoma Main Street Center Announces 2019 New Town Selections
May 20, 2019 -
U.S. Delegation from Oklahoma to Participate in 2019 Paris Air Show
June 14, 2019
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Pratt & Whitney Expands Military Aftermarket Services in Oklahoma
June 19, 2019 -
‘Made It’ in Oklahoma – Central Metal Finishing
July 8, 2019 -
Commerce Staff Taking Oklahoma to the World
July 29, 2019 -
Commerce Announces New Director of Business Retention & Expansion
August 1, 2019 -
Delegation Represents Oklahoma at EAA AirVenture
August 5, 2019 -
Workforce, Commerce Transition to Create Collaboration to Address Workforce and Economic Development Demands
August 12, 2019 -
The Governance Project to Tour Oklahoma Opportunity Zones
August 13, 2019 -
Commerce Associate Named to U.S. Investment Advisory Council
August 19, 2019 -
Ferra Aerospace Breaks Ground on 50,000-Square-Foot Expansion
September 27, 2019 -
Oklahoma STEP Fund Application Process Opens
October 1, 2019 -
Commerce Announces Northeast Regional Development Specialist
November 22, 2019 -
Oklahoma Department of Commerce Launches New Website
November 25, 2019 -
State Aerospace Program Finishes First Successful Year, Sets Goals for 2020
December 2, 2019
