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Economic developers from across Oklahoma convened this week for Economic Development Day at the Capitol. The annual event was held virtually this year and included
A recent study by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University ranked all 50 U.S. states on preparedness for the drone industry. Based on their
During a year of pandemic changes, the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, the state’s vocational training agency, kept its focus on helping Oklahomans
Developing start-ups by enlisting an array of targeted resources, services and professional advice for entrepreneurs. Business incubators nurture the development of entrepreneurial companies, helping them
Oklahoma Office of Workforce Development (OOWD) is offering incentive grants to develop new registered apprenticeship programs. The Oklahoma Office of Workforce Development (OOWD) believes that
Governor Kevin Stitt joined executives from Stroud-based Mint Turbines today to announce that the company will become a T700 licensed maintenance, repair and overhaul provider
Article by Chip Minty for The Journal Record As many as 10 graduating seniors from Ada High School could walk off the commencement stage this
Article from The Journal Record More than 16,000 students in 20 technology center districts across Oklahoma are learning more about nontraditional careers through a new
Article by Richard Mize for The Oklahoman Aviation, aerospace, bioscience and energy research and development are planned for a mixed-use project “focused on collaborative innovation”
With the start of 2021, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce is reflecting on 2020 and the work done to help Oklahoma businesses and communities weather
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce will host two calls next week regarding the recent legislation passed by Congress and signed by President Trump. On Thursday,
Annually, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) submits a State Plan to the US Department of Energy regarding the implementation of the Oklahoma Low-Income Weatherization
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s Division of Strategic Development received four awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The prestigious awards are Gold Rank
The Oklahoma Main Street Center announced today the winners of the program’s annual statewide awards competition. All finalists were honored during the 31st annual Main
North Star Scientific (NSS) Corporation, a Hawaii-based company, has announced plans to expand to Oklahoma City. The company plans to start operations in January with
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