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Dollar General Expanding in Ardmore

August 5, 2020

Dollar General announced plans to expand its distribution center presence through the anticipated addition of one traditional distribution center in Walton, Kentucky and three DG

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Commerce Launches Statewide Community CARES Tour

August 4, 2020

With many Oklahoma businesses feeling the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, representatives from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) are meeting with companies in

Commerce Launches Automotive Accelerator Program to Boost Industry Growth

August 3, 2020

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the launch of the Oklahoma Automotive Accelerator program. One of Commerce’s primary goals is to continue to diversify

Commerce Continues to Pursue New Jobs, Investment Despite Pandemic

July 30, 2020

In March, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) received word that MRO Americas, a domestic aerospace trade show, had been postponed due to the COVID-19

Norman Site First to Gain Certification Under Updated Program

July 29, 2020

In order to better help Oklahoma communities market themselves and their available sites to site selectors and prospective companies, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce)

Sean Kouplen’s Official Response to Tesla Announcement

July 22, 2020

When it came to Tesla making a decision for its next Cybertruck factory location, Tulsa was always considered the underdog but we gave it our

Commerce Releases Statistics from Second Application Period of Oklahoma Business Relief Program

July 22, 2020

At 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) reopened applications for Phase 2 of the Oklahoma Business Relief Program (OBRP)

Despite Virus Setbacks, Aerospace Industry Expects Growth

July 20, 2020

Article by Steve Metzer for The Journal Record Oklahoma has not escaped this year’s severe turbulence in the aerospace industry, aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic,

Commerce to Host Webinar for Aerospace & Defense Companies

July 13, 2020

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce will host a webinar, Oklahoma Aerospace Opportunities: Why Companies are Landing in Oklahoma, for aerospace & defense companies on Monday,

PAS MRO Chooses Oklahoma for Its New Home

July 13, 2020

California-based 145 Repair Station’s relocation to bring new jobs to Oklahoma PAS MRO, a world-class independent Bearing Return to Service and Component Repair and Overhaul

Commerce Releases Initial Funds for Oklahoma Business Relief Program

July 10, 2020

On Thursday, July 9, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) released the first payments to the authorized financial institutions for distribution to companies awarded grant

Boeing Breaks Ground on New High-bay Lab Facility

July 10, 2020

Article by Dale Denwalt for the Oklahoman Boeing broke ground on a new high-bay lab facility for its B-52 modernization and sustainment efforts in Oklahoma

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Timing for Phase 2 of Oklahoma Business Relief Program Announced

July 6, 2020

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced today that Phase 2 of Oklahoma Business Relief Program (OBRP) will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July

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Oklahoma Business Relief Program Applications Closed, Phase 2 Planning Underway

July 1, 2020

At 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29, Oklahoma businesses began applying for grant funds through the Oklahoma Business Relief Program (OBRP). Developed to help local

Skydweller Announces Oklahoma City as U.S. Corporate Headquarters

June 30, 2020

On June 30, Governor Kevin Stitt joined executives from Skydweller Aero Inc., a U.S.-Spanish aerospace company developing renewably powered aircraft for defense and commercial industries,

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Keeping you updated on Oklahoma's latest economic development and community news.

Dollar General Expanding in Ardmore

Commerce Launches Statewide Community CARES Tour

Commerce Launches Automotive Accelerator Program to Boost Industry Growth

Commerce Continues to Pursue New Jobs, Investment Despite Pandemic

Norman Site First to Gain Certification Under Updated Program

Sean Kouplen’s Official Response to Tesla Announcement

Commerce Releases Statistics from Second Application Period of Oklahoma Business Relief Program

Despite Virus Setbacks, Aerospace Industry Expects Growth

Commerce to Host Webinar for Aerospace & Defense Companies

PAS MRO Chooses Oklahoma for Its New Home

Commerce Releases Initial Funds for Oklahoma Business Relief Program

Boeing Breaks Ground on New High-bay Lab Facility

Timing for Phase 2 of Oklahoma Business Relief Program Announced

Oklahoma Business Relief Program Applications Closed, Phase 2 Planning Underway

Skydweller Announces Oklahoma City as U.S. Corporate Headquarters

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