The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is celebrating the most successful month of economic development in state history, based on publicly announced job growth. From April 24 to May 15, companies expanding or launching operations in Oklahoma announced plans to create 2,907 jobs.
“This is what happens when you cut red tape, keep taxes low, and put America-first values to work,” said Governor Kevin Stitt. “Oklahoma is winning because we’re doing things the right way— trusting businesses, protecting freedom, and getting government out of the way. Companies are flocking here because they know Oklahoma has their back.”
The almost 3,000 jobs were announced in just a 21-day period.
- April 24: Dollar Tree announces plans to rebuild its distribution center in Marietta, OK, creating 400 jobs.
- April 30: Commerce announces winners of the Business Expansion Incentive Program (BEIP), resulting in 190 new jobs statewide.
- May 6: Commerce announces winners of the Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program (OIEP), supporting the creation of 967 jobs across various sectors and dozens of communities.
- May 12: CBC Global Ammunition selects Oklahoma for a new manufacturing facility, adding 350 jobs.
- May 15: Emirates Global Aluminium announces a $4 billion aluminum production plant, choosing Oklahoma as the site for its U.S. operations, creating 1,000 new jobs.
“I’m thrilled to see this much rapid growth in Oklahoma,” said John Budd, CEO of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. “We’re not just seeing large companies pick Oklahoma for their new home — entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state are also finding ways to grow their footprint and reinvest in their communities. I’m so proud of the hard work the Commerce team and all our economic development partners around the state have put in to pursue ways to grow Oklahoma’s economy.”
“The best part of this record job growth is that it’s reaching every corner of the state,” said Evan Brown, Executive Director of EDGE. “Not only are companies choosing Oklahoma, but our existing businesses are expanding as well. We want to invest in companies that are committed to Oklahoma—that’s why 70% of our incentives go to businesses already based here. We are seeing that have a positive impact in more than 60 communities across the state.”
