Industrial

Industrial

Why OKC for Industrial?

1) Strong Industrial Base with
great access

• At the crossroads of I-35/I-40/I-44, OKC
  puts you between coasts and next to
  Canada/Mexico corridors. You can reach
  the majority of the U.S. market within a
  two-day truck drive, with 4M+ people
  within 2.5 hours.
  • Two Class I rails, Union Pacific and BNSF,
  serve the region, and you’re <2 hours to
  two inland river ports for barge access to
  the Gulf.

2) Deep, Affordable Workforce

Greater OKC’s ~850k labor force draws from a ten-county region
and a fast-growing metro.

• The CareerTech system custom-trains for advanced
  manufacturing, logistics, aviation MRO.
•  Area universities have produced 15,788 engineering
  completions (bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees) over the
  past 5 years (2020-2024).
• TIP (Training for Industry Program), a CareerTech program,
  designs start-up training for new/expanding plants.
• Anchor asset: Tinker Air Force Base & the Oklahoma City Air
  Logistics Complex (27,000+ personnel; multibillion-dollar
  regional impact) drive a massive aerospace/MRO talent
  pipeline and supplier base.

3) Value & Reliability

• Power: Energy costs are 25% below
  national metro average; fully regulated
  service and large-user options.
• Taxes: Oklahoma corporate income tax
  is 4%; competitive overall business costs;
  right-to-work environment.
• Water/Wastewater: Large municipal
  capacities in OKC and key suburbs
  support process users.

10-County Region is built for speed-to-market Fast Fact:

• OKC is part of the I-35 Megalopolis connecting Kansas City to San Antonio. This is the fastest growing region in the U.S by both population and jobs (2205 to 2025)
• Will Rogers International Airport (OKC) for cargo + access to FTZ #106 adjacent to the airport. 
• Cost of Living: 82% of national average.

Incentive & Trade Toolbox:

• Quality Jobs Program (state performance-based payroll
  incentives)
•  Aerospace Engineering Tax Credit for Employers and
  Employees
• Investment/New Jobs Tax Credit for manufacturers (credit on
  qualifying capex or net new FTE)
• Training for Industry Program (TIP)
• Foreign-Trade Zone #106 (usage-driven sites under ASF;
  22-county service area)
• Strategic Investment Program (SIP) is a performance-based
  deal closing for the City of Oklahoma City.
• Additionally, other communities in the region offer different
  incentives such as TIF districts, build to suit programs,
  property-specific incentives and more.

Sites & Buildings That Fit Tomorrow’s Industries:

The Greater Oklahoma City industrial market has more than 156
million SF of rentable building area. The average market rent is
$8.27 SF (source: CoStar).

Examples (sites more than 1,000 acres include):
• CE Page
• Chickasha Airport Industrial Park
• Chandl

Diverse portfolio of sites including rail served throughout the
region.

Contact us

The Greater Oklahoma City Partnership assists  companies who are expanding their operations and considering the region for a new investment. Our business development and research teams can help you with data collection, site selection, incentive requirements and other areas of need for your evaluation process. For questions or assistance, please contact: 

Tammy Fate
Director, Retail Development and recruitment
405-297-8958
tfate@okcchamber.com