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Community Overview
Choose Norman
Norman, Oklahoma is a major research university community located on the south edge of the Greater Oklahoma City Metropolitan area (pop 1.4 million).
Sustaining an exceptionally well-educated labor pool, in conjunction with a low cost of living, central location, a high quality of life, and the implementation of business incentives, Norman stands as a hidden treasure for businesses seeking to relocate for purposes of minimizing costs and maximimizing benefits.
What's New in Norman:
- OU unveils $30M expansion of top-ranked flight school. Read More>>
- Johnson Controls to create hundreds of jobs in Norman. Read More>>
- Advanced Call Center Technologies, announced they will be expanding to Norman and creating 700 jobs. Read More>>
- Three Norman business and development organizations now share a home at a Main Street property. The 8,808-square-foot building, located at 424 W Main St., is the soon-to-be home for the Norman Economic Development Coalition, Norman Chamber of Commerce and VisitNorman. Read More>>
Location
Norman is located in the center of Oklahoma and is strategically situated near the crossroads of I-40 and I-35. With a population of over 128,000 residents, Norman is Oklahoma’s third largest city. There are over 80 million people within a 500 mile radius of Norman.
Education
Students are surrounded by an educated environment where 93.7% of the population holds a high school diploma or higher and 51.9% hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Educational attainment is not only possible at the University of Oklahoma which offers 158 majors at the baccalaureate level, but also at Moore Norman Technology Center, which is one of Oklahoma’s premier technical training centers.
The University of Oklahoma boasts a No. 1 ranking among public universities in the number of freshman National Merit Scholars and the university ranks in the Top Ten of Princeton Review’s Best-Value Public Colleges for 2010. There are more than 28,000 students currently enrolled in the Career Services Data base.
Quality of Life
Norman residents enjoy a mild climate and share an efficient public transportation system, access to nearby airports, and moderate traffic conditions on a daily basis. Employees and job-seekers find an array of major employers, as well as favorable median salaries and income growth.
Homeowners benefit from recovering residential value and a median real estate tax that is approximately 18% lower than the national average. Consumers may choose from various shopping and dining environments which feature national retailers, quaint cafes, lively pubs, charming antique shops and art galleries, and no shortage of unique restaurants throughout the city.
Employers are inundated with business incentives such as tax exemptions and employee training assistance in order to promote ease of doing business in the community.
In Norman, businesses and investors find business incubators, state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure and facilities. The technology developed in Norman is utilized worldwide.
Major primary employers include: the University of Oklahoma; Johnson Controls, Hitachi, Sitel, NOAA and Astellas Technologies.
Let Us Assist You!
Established in 1996, the Norman Economic Development Coalition (NEDC) is a joint effort of the University of Oklahoma, the City of Norman, Moore Norman Technology Center, and the Sooner Centurions, a committee of the Norman Chamber of Commerce. This unique partnership was formed to work full time on economic development in the Norman community.
The Norman Economic Development Coalition is dedicated to expanding the economic base of the Norman community, enhancing the earnings opportunities of area residents by retaining and expanding existing business and industry, as well as attracting desirable new employers that are consistent with Norman's high quality of life.
Community Contact
Lawrence McKinney
President and CEO
Norman Economic Development Coalition
424 W. Main Street
Norman, OK 73069
Phone:(405) 573-1900
lawrence@selectnorman.com
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