New Grant Program Fuels Oklahoma’s Route 66 Revitalization
October 7, 2024
The Mother Road is turning 100 in 2026! Oklahoma boasts the longest drivable stretch of historic Route 66 and has charm like nowhere else –
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Historic Bridge Revitalization to Increase Visitor Traffic for Route 66 Centennial
October 7, 2024
Built in the 1920s along the Ozark Trail which became Route 66 in 1926, Rock Creek Bridge #18 is one of few remaining steel-truss bridges
Family, Community History to be Brought to Life with Route 66 Grant Award
October 7, 2024
Sitting quietly along Route 66 near Luther, Okla., is the Threatt Filling Station. Established in 1915 by Allen Threatt, Sr., the building continues to be
Commerce Launches Video Series Celebrating Community Revitalization Along Route 66
October 7, 2024
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) is pleased to unveil a new video series highlighting communities along Route 66. In anticipation of the Route 66 Centennial celebration in 2026, the series aims to showcase
Commerce Awarded Grant to Grow Export Opportunities for Oklahoma Companies
October 4, 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced that $290,000 in competitive grant funding has been awarded to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) through the
Pratt & Whitney opens its largest Military Engines facility in Oklahoma City
October 1, 2024
$255 million investment will support global sustainment for F135, F117, TF33, F100 and F119 engines Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, celebrated the opening of its new
Kingspan Roofing + Waterproofing Expands in Stillwater, Okla.
September 26, 2024
Kingspan, a leading Global building materials company, is excited to announce the opening of its new location at 4115 North Perkins Road in Stillwater. This
Oklahoma Main Street Announces Award Winners
September 25, 2024
The Oklahoma Main Street Center announced the winners of the program’s annual statewide awards competition. Finalists were recognized and the winners announced during the 34th annual Main Street Awards Banquet, September 24,
New Jobs Announced by American to Create New Opportunities in Tulsa, Okla.
September 9, 2024
American Airlines announced nearly 500 new aviation maintenance jobs and additional lines of heavy maintenance work at the carrier’s maintenance bases in Charlotte, North Carolina;
Commerce Funding Commitment Helps Make New Rural Hospital a Reality
August 30, 2024
Eight years after the closing of Tillman County Memorial Hospital, the community of Frederick, Okla., came together with federal, state and local leaders to celebrate
Oklahoma Continues to Retain and Attract Residents, Workforce
August 28, 2024
Two recent reports highlight Oklahoma’s steady population and workforce growth. A recent study by moveBuddha highlights the “Stickiest States of 2024.” They found that the
Oklahoma Takes the Lead in Centennial Preparations with Bold New Route 66 Grant Awards
August 26, 2024
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is thrilled to announce the latest wave of funding recipients for the Oklahoma Route 66 Grant Program, propelling our state’s
Commerce Celebrates Community Revitalization – Infrastructure Project
August 23, 2024
Located in northern Oklahoma near the Kansas border, sits the Town of Braman, home to just over 200 residents. Braman was a recipient of a
AI infrastructure company Crusoe to open manufacturing facility in Tulsa
August 22, 2024
Tulsa Chamber AI-infrastructure company Crusoe Energy Systems LLC (Crusoe) announced plans Friday to invest about $10 million into a new Tulsa manufacturing facility that will
Oklahoma Ranks Top 10 in Multiple Rankings from Business Facilities
August 14, 2024
In August, Business Facilities published its 20th annual rankings report. This report identifies top locations and rising stars for corporate relocations and expansions. Oklahoma made
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