The Greater Oklahoma City area was settled at the shot of a gun at the famous Land Run of 1889, bringing thousands of homesteaders from around the world to stake their claim to acres of opportunity. That same entrepreneurial spirit is embedded in our state and in the character of our people.
This spirit of growth combined with our ability to successfully collaborate on issues of importance has fostered economic diversification and steady and sustainable growth. This can best be seen in our major industry clusters:
Greater OKC now boasts more than 300 public- and private-sector aviation and aerospace firms.
Learn MoreFirms in Greater Oklahoma City’s Bioscience sector boast annual revenues of more than $4.1 billion.
Learn MoreOklahoma City's energy industry has developed significantly from its oil-intense beginnings.
Learn MoreThere's a reason the Greater Oklahoma City region is such a great place for Logistics: Location.
Learn MoreThe Tax Foundation released its 2019 annual report for state tax structures. Making this list isn’t just about having low (or no) taxes, it’s about how clear the tax code is and how effectively it raises revenue in balance with its impact on businesses.
SYNQ3 Restaurant Solutions is coming to OKC and bringing 300 flexible, part-time jobs with them.
A virus that typically causes mild cold-like symptoms might seem like an odd target for researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, but this foe is more dangerous than it might seem.
Close your eyes for a moment. Think about manufacturing. What do you envision? Is it the noise of a factory floor as workers, glistening in sweat, muscle heavy machinery and raw materials into place? Or maybe it’s a line of blue-collar workers, working on an assembly line performing a mind-numbing series of repetitive tasks?
Oklahoma State University celebrated the opening of the Devon Energy Material Science Laboratory in a new state-of-the-art building. The Devon laboratory is part of ENDEAVOR, a 72,000-square-foot building with 15 labs, collaborative work spaces and five industry-aligned labs for student projects.
When Ashton Robinson Cook was 3 years old, a tornado struck the mobile home in which he lived with his mother in Little Rock, Ark. The experience terrified Cook but also stirred a lifelong interest in all things weather.
The Air Force announced today that it selected Tinker Air Force Base to coordinate maintenance and sustainment of the B-21 Raider, the next generation long-range strike bomber.
U.S. Air Force officials have selected Tinker Air Force Base to provide maintenance for the B-21 Raider once the bomber comes online in the mid 2020s, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced Friday.
The University of Oklahoma announced a $34 million dollar gift made to the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center (HHDC) at OU Medicine. The gift from The Harold Hamm Foundation is the largest gift ever made to the HHDC and follows the gift given by Mr. Hamm in 2007 that established the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center with the goal to cure diabetes.
Oklahoma City was up against Dayton, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., as it vied for 130 new jobs being created by Booz Allen Hamilton, a defense contractor and intelligence firm.
In many ways, the story of the Oklahoma River and the modern-day renaissance of Oklahoma City go hand-in-hand. The river and Oklahoma City had many ups and downs during their first century before the original MAPS program jump started an unprecedented rebirth for both. You can read more about the rise of the Oklahoma River here.
The #1 city worth moving to if you want to launch a business, and a Top 10 fastest-growing city. Top 10 for recession recovery, and a Top 10 job growth ranking. The #1 city for tech growth among its peers. A "must-visit destination in 2016" and one of the best places for young adults to thrive. The list of reasons you should locate your business in Oklahoma City is growing - almost as quickly as the list of reasons why people love living here. In Greater Oklahoma City, we understand that partnership among business, government, EDOs and civic leaders is integral to our success. Let us introduce you to the thriving 10-county region that is greater Oklahoma City: a city that has rediscovered its strengths - and redefined itself for the future; and to the regional economic development partnership that is here to help you create success.
Finding the perfect real estate option for your relocation or expansion is easy to do in Greater Oklahoma City. With a combination of affordability, availability and flexibility there is an option that meets your needs. The region boasts numerous Certified Site and Site Ready locations, ample greenfield sites, and unique brownfield redevelopment sites.
You have a lot to consider as you prepare to relocate or expand to Oklahoma City. We offer the following information to help you explore your opportunities. View all of our resources.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber tracks more than a dozen economic indicators to provide a snapshot and trend analysis for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area economy.
Learn MoreWant to dive into the data yourself to see how Greater Oklahoma City will maximize the value of your business?
Learn MoreWhether you are an entrepreneur looking to launch a new business or already have your brand established, the SizeUp LBI – or local business intelligence – tool provides expert regional analysis on advertising strategies, demographics data and business and industry information.
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