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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.
Tinker Air Force Base employs more than 26,000 military and civilian workers, making it the largest single-site employer in the state, with an annual economic
Providing a present and future glimpse of promising new technologies in the pipeline for the Oil & Gas industry, GE held the grand opening of
Article by Rhett Morgan | From the Tulsa World Google and its uber popular search engine apparently have found a long-term home in Oklahoma. The
In Oklahoma, the wide-ranging industry sector of professional, scientific and technical services has become a top performer. In fact, nationwide, the professional services category has
So, a guy walks into an auction and bids on a cow … . This is no joke. During the Paint This Town Orange event
Article by Jenny Vickers from Business Facilities. States, regions, businesses and higher ed resources are joining forces in an aggressive and innovative effort to fill
The combination of the state’s strategic location in Middle America, abundant skilled and low-cost labor, a pro-business environment along with a relatively low cost of
Few states can deliver such a wide variety of culture, adventure and family-friendly trips like Oklahoma can. From 11 different ecosystems, more shoreline than the
While Oklahoma’s economic fortunes have long been tied to the energy industry, the state’s ability to draw in new and emerging industries has been a
“Innovation” is more than just a business buzzword. It is rapidly becoming an important component in order to stay current in national — and global
John Koons of Norman has mentored thousands of students through the Economics for Success program through Junior Achievement. He also spends time in kindergarten classrooms
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