Economic Development Services

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Regional Specialist Support

Regional Development Specialists meet with civic leaders to solve challenges and provide tools and resources.

RFP Assistance + Project Portal

Our Regional Team can help you respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from companies seeking new locations.

The RFP Project Portal streamlines the process for communities to respond to inquiries and adds unprecedented transparency to economic development in Oklahoma.

Partnership Opportunities

Regional partnerships allow groups of communities to band together to grow jobs with existing businesses and attract new investment.

Custom Research

Understand and demonstrate the economic impact of your project or program with a custom impact analysis report.

Your Regional Team

Contact your Regional Development Specialist to find out how we can help. Call 800-879-6552.

Jared is the Director of Rural Services. He and his team work closely with companies and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and helping them thrive.

Jared Cooper

Director of Rural Services & Central Region

Steven represents the Oklahoma Department of Commerce in Southwest Oklahoma. He works with businesses and communities, particularly in rural Oklahoma, to bring growth and opportunity to the region.

Steven Bratcher

Southwest Region Regional Specialist

Glenn represents the Oklahoma Department of Commerce in Southeast Oklahoma. As the first point of contact for rural Oklahoma communities and businesses, Glenn is able to help rural Oklahoma grow.

Glenn Glass

Southeast Region Regional Specialist

Stan represents the Oklahoma Department of Commerce in Northwest Oklahoma. He works closely with companies and communities in his region to connect them to the programs and services they need to grow.

Stan Ralstin

Northwest Region Regional Specialist

Charlotte Howe

Northeast Region Regional Specialist

Lisa Smith

Rural Resources Coordinator

A regional approach to economic development.