Oklahoma wins bid to host SBIR National Conference

Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Oklahoma City will be host city in November for the SBIR National Conference designed to help researchers and small businesses secure development capital from a long-standing federal program.

Oklahoma City's Inoveon to be acquired by German firm

Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Inoveon is expected to be sold within 30 days to a public company based in Germany. The deal likely will mean more than 25 new jobs at Inoveon.

Boeing Chooses Oklahoma City for Relocation of C-130 AMP, B-1 Programs

Tuesday, August 17, 2010
In order to be more cost competitive for its customers, The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] recently announced it will relocate 550 employees from its C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) and B-1 Program from Long Beach, CA, to Oklahoma City.

600 'Quality Jobs' planned in Oklahoma

Thursday, August 12, 2010
Four companies plan to create nearly 600 jobs as part of the state's Quality Jobs program, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce reported Wednesday.

OMRF scientist discovers new method to reprogram cells

Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Every day, researcher Carol Webb watched the cells that had curiously remained alive weeks, then months longer than normal cells.

Adult stem cell research holds much promise

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Stem cells. Few words inspire so much hope, hype and controversy as these two. Yet while many use this phrase, few know its true meaning.

Business-friendly locale draws Boeing to state

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Boeing already has a presence in Oklahoma City but that will increase significantly with the addition of 550 engineering jobs during the next few years.

OKC labor market tight for aircraft mechanics

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Oklahoma City-area employers are looking for ways to expand the number of mechanics qualified to work on aircraft. Read more: http://www.newsok.com/article/3482194?searched=Aerospace%20ratchets%20up%20search%20for%20mechanics&custom_click=search#ixzz0vgDWFdxN
 

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.

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.

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.

 
 

Top 25 Cities for Designers and Artists

Oklahoma City ranked 4th in Art Bistro's Top 25 Cities for Designers and Artists list. Art Bistro used the cost of living, among other factors, to rate the cities.
(May 11, 2009)

Art Bistro | Archived Article

 

Business Parks

In Greater Oklahoma City, you will find both the variety and quantity of business parks available to find the perfect solution:

  • Specialized parks for companies with a focus in research & development, aviation/aerospace or biosciences
  • Parks with outstanding logistics and access, to rail, air and interstate transportation
  • Dynamic mixed use environments with amenities that attract employees
  • Parks specially suited for back office and corporate environments
  • University-based research parks

These parks are located throughout the 10-county region, giving you not only the physical environment you are looking for, but a location with access to a mobile, educated and top-quality workforce.

Oklahoma City - 44th Street Business Park
Site Price: $3.9 million
Avg. Site Price/Acre: $60,000.
Size: 66 developable acres
Features: Located close to Will Rogers International Airport with on-site rail access and new highway 152 on the south border of the property.

Chickasha - Airport Industrial Park
Size: 240 developable acres / 18 parcels
Features: Adjacent to regional airport, with easy access to U.S. highway 81. Offers airside access for aviation-related industry. Airport provides business jet access with a 5,100 foot runway and modern terminal.

Stillwater - Airport Industrial Park
Site Price: $1.290,000.00 Avg site price / acre: $43,000.00
Size: 52 acres / lots range from 1/3 to 2.5 acres with one 11-acre and one 8-acre site available (joinable)
Features: Adjacent to Stillwater Regional Airport. Lots are available for light industrial or distribution facilities. Within one hour's drive to OKC or Tulsa.

Oklahoma City - Westgate Office Commerce Center
Warehouse / Distribution Park 10401 W. Reno
Site Price: $6,000,000.00
Size: 183 acres + / 9 separate lots
Features: Rectangular site with no geographic limitations, piplelines, easements, etc. Logistically convenient to Kilpatrick Turnpike and I-40.

Stillwater - Oklahoma Technology & Research Park
Warehouse / Distribution Park 10401 W. Reno
Site Price: negotiable (lease)
Size: 170 acres, unplatted
Features: A partnership of OSU, Meridian Technology Center, and the City of Stillwater, the design of the park encourages collaboration between private sector tenants and university researchers. Small to large sites are available. Park is limited to research and development firms but high tech manufacturing may be considered.