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Why Oklahoma?

#1 EV Friendly

Most electric vehicle friendly state in the U.S.

22% Lower Electrical Rates

Lower electricity rates than the national average.

24 Hour Drive

Twenty four hour drive time to all OEM facilities in the U.S.

32% Wind + Solar

Oklahoma has a balanced energy mix of traditional and renewables

Right-to-Work State

And low unemployment insurance taxes

"Oklahoma offers vast benefits to our company and our employees. The success of our business is dependent upon being able to offer the highest quality motor-homes to our customers – thanks to Oklahoma’s skilled and dedicated workforce, we are able to do just that."

Grant Kernan, EVP & General Manager, Newell Coach

Industry Assets + Advantages

Shifting into High Gear: Oklahoma’s Automotive Accelerator Program

Oklahoma has recently gained the attention of automotive companies worldwide. In response to this surge in interest, the state has developed the Automotive Accelerator Program, which offers qualified companies locating to Oklahoma auto incentives, customized workforce programs, and expedited permitting.

Oklahoma’s Automotive Engineer Workforce Tax Credit

Allows automotive companies hiring engineers in a variety of fields to receive tax credits equal to 5% of the compensation paid to an engineer and 10% if the engineer graduated from an Oklahoma college or university, plus another credit of up to 50% of the tuition reimbursed to an employee. Additionally, the engineer hired receives a tax credit of $5,000 per year.

Training and Job Placement Services and Transferable Skillsets

In addition to customized labor market analysis and talent acquisition services, Oklahoma offers auto companies low-to-no cost workforce training programs to help them quickly ramp up operations. Oklahoma’s two largest industry sectors, aerospace and energy, offer a baseline of skills and knowledge that are easily adapted and retrained to meet the specific needs of auto manufacturers.

Cut the Red Tape

Automotive companies locating to Oklahoma will have the benefit of expedited permitting through the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality for accelerated ramp-up of their new operation.

Oklahoma is ideally situated for the growing automotive sector.
Hear why from Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Lt. Gov Matt Pinnell.

Southern U.S. Automotive Corridor

OEM Manufacturing Facility

Inland River Port

Interstate Highway

Navigable River

These Auto Companies Are a Driving Force in Oklahoma

Spiers New Technologies – Car Battery Refurbishing
Michelin Tire – Tires
Goodyear – Tires
Henniges Automotive – Anti-Vibration Products

Your Site Selection Experts

Contact us today for a confidential, no-cost incentives analysis for your project. Call the Oklahoma Team at 800-588-5959.

Jennifer leads the team responsible for taking Oklahoma to the world. As Director of International Trade & Foreign Investment, she promotes Oklahoma as the premier location for new jobs and investment on a global scale.

Jennifer Springer

Director, Business Development

As the Director of National Recruiting, Christie leads our team of Economic Development Specialists. Under her leadership, she and her team work with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.

Christie Myers

Director, National Recruiting

Christy is a Program Manager on our Global Recruiting Team. She focuses on research, international relations and trade, foreign direct investment and global economic development.

Christy Busch

Global Program Manager

Geoff leads the Aerospace & Defense Team and the ACES Program. He is responsible for overseeing the growth and diversification of Oklahoma’s Aerospace businesses via the ACES mandate as well as executing strategic development of the state’s Defense industry.

Geoffrey Camp

State Director of Aerospace and Defense

Cathy is an Economic Development Specialist focused on business expansion and recruitment. She works closely with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.

Cathy Curtis

Economic Development Specialist

As an Economic Development Specialist, Connie focuses on business expansion and recruitment. She works closely with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.

Connie Lake

Economic Development Specialist

Tina is an Economic Development Specialist on our Business Recruitment team. She works closely with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.

Tina Lindsay

Economic Development Specialist

Leshia is the Program Manager for Oklahoma ACES program. Leshia works closely with Oklahoma aerospace companies and organizations to build collaboration and growth opportunities. She also leads delegations of Oklahoma aerospace entities to domestic and international trade shows.

Leshia Pearson

ACES Program Manager

Martin is an Economic Development Specialist, focusing on state incentives. As a member of our Business Recruitment team, he works closely with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.

Martin Roberts

Incentive Specialist

A member of our Global Recruiting Team, Sarah is a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Manager. She focuses on international relations and trade, foreign direct investment and global economic development. She works to grow relationships between Oklahoma and other nations in order to increase FDI opportunities in the state.

Sarah Short

Foreign Direct Investment Manager

Christopher is a member of our Business Recruitment team. As an Economic Development Specialist, he works closely with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.

Christopher Suttle

Economic Development Specialist

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Auto companies are a driving force in Oklahoma.

Why Oklahoma?

#1 EV Friendly

22% Lower Electrical Rates

24 Hour Drive

32% Wind + Solar

Right-to-Work State

Industry Assets + Advantages

Shifting into High Gear: Oklahoma’s Automotive Accelerator Program

Oklahoma’s Automotive Engineer Workforce Tax Credit

Training and Job Placement Services and Transferable Skillsets

Cut the Red Tape

Southern U.S. Automotive Corridor

These Auto Companies Are a Driving Force in Oklahoma

Your Site Selection Experts

Jennifer Springer

Christie Myers

Christy Busch

Geoffrey Camp

Cathy Curtis

Connie Lake

Tina Lindsay

Leshia Pearson

Martin Roberts

Sarah Short

Christopher Suttle

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