Oklahoma: More Great than Plain
March 29, 2017
When portrayed on the big screen, Oklahoma often comes off a little flat. It may be a Great Plains state, but our outdoor recreation is
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When portrayed on the big screen, Oklahoma often comes off a little flat. It may be a Great Plains state, but our outdoor recreation is
Oklahoma is often known as an energy state, playing a major role in the oil and gas production industry. It is rapidly becoming known in
Article by Kathryn McNutt from The Oklahoman A new building on the University of Central Oklahoma campus will bring together faculty and students from multiple
The sky’s the limit for Oklahoma’s aeronautic industries. “Oklahoma’s favorite son” Will Rogers wasn’t just a famous vaudeville performer; he was also a frequent flyer.
Article by Paul Monies from The Oklahoman Oklahoma added almost 1,200 megawatts of wind capacity in the last three months of 2016 as it leapfrogged
Oklahoma Works hits milestones in addressing work skills gaps. Chuck Mills, owner and president of Mills Machine Co. of Shawnee, has a passion for workforce
With access to 88 million people within a 500-mile radius, there’s no better place than Oklahoma for companies to position their product for delivery. Interstate
Often thought of as an older form of workforce training, modern-day apprenticeship programs are a great opportunity for companies to develop a pipeline of talent
Article by Kathryn McNutt from The Oklahoman Producing enough workers who can do the job — today and tomorrow — is a challenge that keeps
Tulsa, Oklahoma, might seem like a world away from New York City, but to Joan DiMatteo-Hunt, who grew up in Brooklyn and lived in New
Article by Scott Meacham from The Oklahoman As 2016 draws to a close, entrepreneurs and early stage investors in Oklahoma are ending the year with
More than 500 bioscience-related businesses are finding success operating in Oklahoma. The state’s bioscience community encompasses a wide range of research and business concerns. Research
Another Oklahoma industrial park recently received “Site Ready” certification from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. Midwest City’s Soldier Creek Industrial Park (SCIP) has been officially
Article by Jack Money from The Oklahoman A new public-private partnership between one of the world’s premier aircraft engine makers and the U.S. Air Force
Toward the end of a conversation with Rogers State University President Larry Rice, a reporter asks for the correct spelling of a name he mentioned.
Oklahoma Magazine caught up with #Commerce Executive Director Brent Kisling to learn more about his origins, passion for economic development and what the day-to-day looks like working towards a #topten state. Read more:
Read More#ICYMI OSU Spears School of Business recently launched the Center for the Future of Work. Learn more:
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