Our team of economic development specialists strengthens Oklahoma communities by recruiting a diverse portfolio of industries to the state. We work directly with Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) from across Oklahoma to prepare site selection proposals and win projects that will create new jobs and investments.
Commerce’s Business Development team is aligned with our sector-based recruitment of economic development projects.
Leadership
Business Attraction
Aerospace + Defense and ACES Program
The ACES program is a comprehensive approach to recruiting and retaining and expanding Oklahoma’s aerospace industry.
Automotive
An automotive team was established in 2020 due to economic factors that make Oklahoma a prime location for the automotive industry, including OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and tiered parts suppliers.
Foreign Investment
An automotive team was established in 2020 due to economic factors that make Oklahoma a prime location for the automotive industry, including OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and tiered parts suppliers.
Energy
One of the state’s largest sectors, the Business Development team is targeting all subsectors of the energy industry.
Bioscience
As home to multiple research organizations, Oklahoma is poised to take advantage of current reshoring initiatives to further grow this industry.
Advanced Technology + High Growth Start-Ups
IT/Distribution/Financial Services
Oklahoma’s central location, proximity to I-35 and I-40, and low cost of doing business make the state competitive in these industries.
Oklahoma Film + Music Office
The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) strives to grow the film and music industries statewide.
Regional Development Team
Small Business + Startup Team
