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Senate Passes Route 66 Centennial Legislation

August 24, 2020

The Route 66 Centennial Commission Act (S1014) passed by unanimous consent out of the US Senate on August 10, 2020. After the measure is reconciled

Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department Launches #OKHereWeGO Campaign to Encourage Oklahomans to Travel Local

May 18, 2020

The past months have been stressful and uncertain ones for many Oklahomans as the COVID-19 pandemic upended daily life. Spring break and summer vacations plans

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Oklahoma PPE & Medical Supply Directory Expands as Oklahoma Businesses Re-Open

May 13, 2020

Launched on May 1, the Oklahoma PPE & Supply Source Directory now features 87 companies, with 42 being Oklahoma manufacturers or suppliers. Some Oklahoma companies have retooled

USDA Invests $71 Million in High-Speed Broadband for Rural Kansas and Oklahoma

May 8, 2020

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that USDA is investing $71 million to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in Kansas

PPE & Medical Supply Directory Developed as Oklahoma Businesses Re-Open

May 1, 2020

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce), in partnership with the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance (OMA) and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber (OKC), is compiling and verifying

City of Tulsa, TEDC Launch Resilience and Recovery Fund; Zero Interest Loans Offered to Businesses Affected by COVID-19

April 1, 2020

In partnership with Tulsa Economic Development Corporation (TEDC), the City of Tulsa is dedicating $1.1 million in funds for zero interest loans to provide financial

A Letter from the Executive Director: 2020 Census

April 1, 2020

We’ve entered April 2020. It’s not news to say that these are not normal times. This April won’t include a Tax Day, an Oklahoma City

A Letter from the Executive Director: How Oklahoma is Setting Itself Apart

February 19, 2020

Successful economic development requires a strong approach. Too often, state messaging is bland and interchangeable. But whether it’s marketing a community or the state, the

A multi-ethnic group of elementary age children are sitting in a at the gym. They are holding a soccer ball, volleyball, and basketball and smiling while looking at the camera.

Three Oklahoma Schools to be Gifted $100,000 Fitness Center

February 19, 2020

The National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC) has selected the State of Oklahoma to receive three $100,000 fitness centers through their 2020 DON’T QUIT!

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New Park Opens in Downtown Oklahoma City

October 24, 2019

In September, Oklahoma City officials and residents celebrated the opening of the Upper Park, a portion of what will be the 70-acre Scissortail Park. This

Voters Choose Gathering Place as USA Today’s Best New Attraction

January 18, 2019

Gathering Place is adding “Best New Attraction” to their list of accolades after winning the USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice 2018 Best New Attraction award.

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Category: Life

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

Senate Passes Route 66 Centennial Legislation

Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department Launches #OKHereWeGO Campaign to Encourage Oklahomans to Travel Local

Oklahoma PPE & Medical Supply Directory Expands as Oklahoma Businesses Re-Open

USDA Invests $71 Million in High-Speed Broadband for Rural Kansas and Oklahoma

PPE & Medical Supply Directory Developed as Oklahoma Businesses Re-Open

City of Tulsa, TEDC Launch Resilience and Recovery Fund; Zero Interest Loans Offered to Businesses Affected by COVID-19

A Letter from the Executive Director: 2020 Census

A Letter from the Executive Director: How Oklahoma is Setting Itself Apart

Three Oklahoma Schools to be Gifted $100,000 Fitness Center

New Park Opens in Downtown Oklahoma City

Voters Choose Gathering Place as USA Today’s Best New Attraction

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