News and Events

Paycom launches hiring initiative

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Paycom just keeps growing.

Angel investors give companies wings to fly

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

All new companies start with an idea. When angel investors put their money into a company, they give that idea a chance to generate a business. These businesses generate revenue. That revenue generates jobs. Those jobs create revenue for Oklahoma.

Hitachi breaks ground on $15M expansion project

Monday, January 25, 2010

NORMAN – Gov. Brad Henry was happy to report that, for a change, bad news and the wind aren’t all that is sweeping down the plains these days.

Association recognizes honorees

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Two individuals and a community organization will be honored Thursday at the annual Evening of Excellence, presented by the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Alumni Association. The black-tie dinner will be at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, starting with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m.

First lady commends OKC diet initiative

Friday, January 22, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – First lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday highlighted Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett’s “This City Is Going on a Diet” initiative in a speech to a meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington.

Not named in 'Extraordinary Measures' film, Oklahomans' efforts still are gaining attention local research served as inspiration but wasn't credited

Friday, January 22, 2010

The movie "Extraordinary Measures” features big-name stars, precocious child actors and life-and-death family drama "inspired by true events.”

Oklahoma City ranks in "100 Best Places to Work” with three high-ranking businesses

Friday, January 22, 2010

Fortune magazine’s latest "100 Best Places to Work” list provides more evidence that Oklahoma City has joined the ranks of big-league cities.

Downtown OKC releases strategic plan

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Downtown Oklahoma City Inc. on Wednesday released a 10-year strategic plan.
 

The Crossroads of America

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Greater Oklahoma City is in the geographic center of North America equidistant from the east and west coasts and major trade partners of Canada and Mexico. The ten county region is at the crossroads of the U.S., sitting at the heart of three major national highways on the NAFTA corridor.

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There's a reason Greater Oklahoma City is such a great place for business: Location. The ten county region is positioned within a day's drive of the rapidly-growing south-central region (OK, TX, AR, LA) projected to grow more than 44% during the next 25 years.

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Explore the counties and cities of Greater Oklahoma City including major employers and higher education. The ten county region boasts an average commute time of 20 minutes and a skilled workforce over half a million strong.

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The Greater Oklahoma City Partnership

The list of reasons you should relocate your business to Oklahoma City is growing - almost as quickly as the reasons why people love living here.  In Greater Oklahoma City, we understand that neighboring communities, counties and other entities are all dependent on each other for success.  Due to our partnership, "OKC" is breaking through on the international scene.  This Greater Oklahoma City Regional Partnership site will introduce you to the 10-county region that is greater Oklahoma City: a city that has rediscovered its strengths - and redefined itself for the future. 

DISCOVER OUR STRENGTHS