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We are a middle-market private equity investment firm fueled by over two decades of dynamic history in aerospace, defense, intelligence, and space. Acorn invests in operating companies that strive to enhance global mobility, protect national interests, and develop next-generation intelligence-gathering technology. Our legacy thrives on working in tandem with management teams, building portfolio companies into significant market leaders.

The Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation (BAEDC) connects businesses with the resources needed for success. Through strong partnerships and strategic investment, Broken Arrow has become a hub for advanced manufacturing and mission-critical aerospace and defense operations. The city offers the infrastructure, skilled workforce, and execution-focused environment companies need to move quickly and scale with confidence. With strengths in precision manufacturing, engineering, and research-driven industries, Broken Arrow supports complex operations through robust workforce training partnerships and a business-ready approach to development. For companies seeking operational reliability and long-term growth, Broken Arrow delivers a competitive advantage in the heart of America.

Consolidated Turbines Specialists (CTS) has specialized in the repair and overhaul of Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A and PT6T engines since 2012.

Our mission is to build unmatched partnerships with our worldwide customers by delivering exceptional workmanship, responsive support, unwavering integrity, and steadfast dedication. We are committed to exceeding industry quality standards and outperforming our competitors while upholding the highest principles of business conduct.

Located in Bristow, Oklahoma, CTS operates from a 37,000‑square‑foot facility situated at the Bristow Municipal Airport, enabling us to efficiently serve customers across the region and around the world.

CymSTAR is a U.S.-based small business delivering advanced training and simulation solutions to defense and aerospace customers worldwide. The company specializes in engineering-led device design, modification, and sustainment of mission-critical training systems, including flight simulators, JTAC trainers, and XR-enabled environments. With deep expertise in aero modeling, ARASQ standards, and distributed mission operations, CymSTAR supports programs across the USAF, Navy, Army, and international partners. Its agile, customer-focused approach integrates hardware, software, and AI-enabled technologies to improve readiness, accelerate capability delivery, and extend system life cycles—providing affordable, high-fidelity solutions that meet evolving operational demands.

MST Manufacturing is a vertically integrated precision manufacturing company dedicated to delivering superior customer experiences. We are an AS9100 & ITAR Certified Company with Muti-Axis & highly complex CNC Milling & Turning capabilities while employing robotic & automated manufacturing operations. MST also specializes in meeting your complex sheet metal fabrication needs.

As a Tier 1 Supplier Partner to several OEM’s, we provide machined & fabricated parts as well as small to mid-sized assemblies. We support commercial & military aircraft platforms as well as a compliment of space & defense platforms. We proudly support our outstanding customers that include companies like Boeing, Spirit Aero, Northrop Grumman, Gulfstream Aerospace.

OKC Airports is composed of three airports connecting travelers to key destinations: OKC Will Rogers International Airport, Wiley Post Airport, and Clarence E. Page Airport. Owned by the city of Oklahoma City, the airports have been leased to the Oklahoma City Airport Trust, or simply, the Trust.

Lariat Landing is key to expanding our horizons and shaping the future of our airports. Offering more than 401 acres of aviation airfield land and approximately 88 acres of industrial and commercial land, this new development unlocks endless opportunities for the City of Oklahoma City, its residents, and the tenants of our airports.

The Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education is a global leader in the aerospace industry. It serves as a testing ground for cutting-edge technology, forging a path toward a dynamic future in innovation. Driven by visionary engineers and researchers, this institute propels us into not only a golden age of aerospace exploration, but an orange one.

Rose State College, in Midwest City, Oklahoma, is a community college dedicated to academic excellence and workforce development. With a focus on aviation and aerospace education, it partners with industry leaders to provide specialized training in aerospace technology, cybersecurity, AI, simulation technology, and engineering. State-of-the-art facilities, expert faculty, and hands-on learning prepare students for careers in the evolving aviation sector. Through innovative partnerships, Rose State plays a vital role in advancing the aerospace industry and shaping the future of aviation professionals worldwide.

Tubacex America has been a trusted industry leader in providing high-quality nickel alloy and seamless stainless tubing for the aerospace industry, our products are used in a wide range of applications, fuel, air and hydraulic lines. We proudly serve major engine programs such as the P&W GTF engine family, the GE CFM LEAP Engine, along with the most successful and proven space propulsion engines in the market.

Tulsa offers one of the nation’s most competitive aerospace ecosystems, anchored by the world’s largest commercial MRO (American Airlines) and major employers including Lufthansa Technik, Boeing, Nordam, and L3 Harris. With hundreds of acres of development‑ready aeronautic land, millions of dollars available in incentives, and a strong multi‑generational talent pipeline, Tulsa is built for growth. As a designated tech hub for autonomous systems and a rising center of excellence in propulsion, the city continues to expand its capabilities—most recently with Agile Space Industries’ new rocket‑testing facility. Tulsa’s 250‑company aerospace sector employs more than 50,000 skilled professionals.

Representing more than 2,150 member organizations and more than 178,000 workers, the Tulsa Regional Chamber is the primary driver of regional and individual prosperity in northeast Oklahoma. The Chamber develops and delivers a wide variety of programs and services designed to bolster and benefit Tulsa-area businesses of all shapes and sizes, from large corporations to small startups. For more than 120 years, the Chamber has served as an integral part of what makes the Tulsa region a great place to live, work and play.

Wilder Systems is an advanced aerospace, defense, and MRO automation company specializing in robotic solutions that solve complex manufacturing and maintenance challenges. The company develops autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic systems for precision drilling, fastening, sanding, surface preparation, non-destructive inspection (NDI), depainting, and other labor-intensive aerospace processes. Serving OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, military organizations, and MRO providers, Wilder combines robotics, intelligent software, and aerospace expertise to improve productivity, safety, quality, and repeatability. Through flexible deployment models, including Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS), Wilder helps customers reduce costs, increase throughput, and modernize aerospace production and maintenance operations.