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 MoreRose State College and Tulsa Community College have been designated as partners in the first Aerospace and Cybersecurity Center of Workforce Excellence in Oklahoma.
More than 16,000 students in 20 technology center districts across Oklahoma are learning more about nontraditional careers through a new Oklahoma CareerTech initiative.
A planned 400,000-square-foot development on prime real estate near downtown Oklahoma City will be a place for collaborative innovation by professionals in energy, aerospace and other key industries in Oklahoma.
As many as 10 graduating seniors from Ada High School could walk off the commencement stage this spring with a diploma in their hand and a pilot’s license in their pocket.
As many as 10 graduating seniors from Ada High School could walk off the commencement stage this spring with a diploma in their hand and a pilot’s license in their pocket.
The team left last February's International Toy Fair with a license to develop AR bands featuring Japanese vocal synthesizer character Hatsune Miku.
According to a recent analysis by SmartAsset, Oklahoma City ranked in the top 25 most livable cities in the U.S., taking into account a variety of factors like unemployment rate, crime, housing costs and more among the 100 largest cities in the nation.
Site Selection Group recently ranked the State of Oklahoma as the 10th best state for manufacturing investment in 2020.
Generation USA, an organization built to help close the skills gap present across the United States, is considering launching a program in Oklahoma City focused on information technology, customer service and back-office career training, hiring and long-term mentorship.
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.
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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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