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 MoreOklahoma City residents continue to be more satisfied with their community than most Americans who live in big cities.
GOBankingRates recently published 20 Cities Where Your Paycheck Goes the Furthest. Oklahoma City ranked No. 11.
CoreLogic Inc. set its physical footprint in Oklahoma City Thursday by celebrating its previous purchase of two local property data firms and announcing 5 percent employment growth, with plans for more high-paying jobs to come.
An aerospace manufacturer that produces unmanned aircraft plans to locate its operations center in Oklahoma City and create more than 350 jobs over the next five years, Gov. Mary Fallin said Tuesday.
The state of Oklahoma is entering into a partnership with Valkyrie Systems Aerospace, with plans for manufacturing facilities, flight operations and training to take place in Oklahoma City.
The city of Oklahoma City is benefiting from the upswing in the local economy.
Serendipity showed up at the recent Oklahoma BioScience Networking luncheon in the person of Daniel Pullin, dean of the Michael F. Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma.
i2E, a nonprofit that focuses on growing innovative small businesses in Oklahoma and making a positive impact on the state’s economy, is celebrating its 20th year of investing in entrepreneurs to build successful high growth companies in the state. While i2E officially started in 1998, the need for its services was born much earlier. As the state emerged from the oil bust of the 1980s, the need to create a more diversified economy became apparent.
In the heart of downtown OKC’s innovation district, advanced research is producing success stories and good news in an area where people may generally expect the worst. The only comprehensive academic cancer center in the state, experts at the Stephenson Cancer Center are exploring new treatments and making breakthroughs in cancer care through advanced research, clinical trials and a patient-centered approach to treatment—and those breakthroughs are rendering both results and recognition.
The latest unemployment numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics continue to be good news for the Oklahoma City metro economy, and state of Oklahoma as whole.
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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