Forging Career Paths
April 26, 2016
Multiple entities work together at MAIP to keep the workforce pipeline stocked. If you want to understand the pivotal role that MidAmerica Industrial Park plays
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From Stillwater, Okla. to the World
April 26, 2016
When aerospace manufacturer ASCO selected Stillwater four years ago, the decision marked a turning point for Oklahoma. Today, Oklahoma is widely regarded as a global
Manufacturing Blooms in the Sooner State
April 26, 2016
The State of Oklahoma offers great opportunities for manufacturers and many companies of all sizes are taking advantage of the state’s pro-business climate. Oklahoma’s beneficial
Oklahoma’s Air & Space Port Lands Deal with U.S. Air Force
April 26, 2016
The Oklahoma Air and Space Port, located in Burns Flat, Okla., was recently awarded a $6.7 million contract by the U.S. Air Force. The contract
350-Ton Generator Arrives in Oklahoma via the Port of Catoosa
March 29, 2016
With the help of Oklahoma’s robust inland waterway system, one of the most efficient electric generators in the nation will soon be part of the
Movers & Shakers
March 29, 2016
Oklahoma beckons bright minds from near and far. Drs. Tim and Courtney Griffin, accomplished scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) in Oklahoma City,
No Small Feat
March 29, 2016
Startups receive support from multiple sources in Oklahoma. Entrepreneurs who launch a small business in Oklahoma find that the amount of help they can receive
Oklahoma Company Named One of Best Manufacturing and Production Workplaces
March 29, 2016
Great Place to Work and Fortune Name Tactical Electronics One of the 2016 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production Broken Arrow, Okla.-based Tactical Electronics is
Lawton, Okla. Named a Great American Defense Community
March 29, 2016
The Lawton Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation (LED) recently announced that Lawton has been named a “Great American Defense Community” by the Association of Defense
Oklahoma’s Little-Known Treasure
February 12, 2016
Despite being land-locked in Mid-America, water ports play an integral role in Oklahoma’s economy. While it may come as a surprise to some, Oklahoma’s water
The STEM Movement
February 12, 2016
Communities in Oklahoma rally behind diversifying education and building a better workforce. Known as Oklahoma’s “STEM City,” Lawton is increasing student interest in STEM education
Expanded Reach
February 12, 2016
Oklahoma businesses look to expand reach worldwide with help from the Department of Commerce’s Global Division. More than 70 percent of the world’s purchasing power
A Light Into the Future
February 12, 2016
Oklahoma’s plan to diversify resources will lead to more affordable, reliable and clean energy. Traditionally known as an oil and gas state, Oklahoma has switched
The Case for Oklahoma
January 27, 2016
Company leaders from diverse industries testify to the state’s pro-business climate. When Boeing moved more than 600 jobs to Oklahoma from Long Beach, Calif., only
Boeing Sees Success at Oklahoma Hiring Fair
January 27, 2016
In early December, Boeing hosted a hiring fair in the Oklahoma City metro area — the line of applicants waiting to meet with recruiters was
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