Oklahoma wins bid to host SBIR National Conference

Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Oklahoma City will be host city in November for the SBIR National Conference designed to help researchers and small businesses secure development capital from a long-standing federal program.

Oklahoma City's Inoveon to be acquired by German firm

Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Inoveon is expected to be sold within 30 days to a public company based in Germany. The deal likely will mean more than 25 new jobs at Inoveon.

Boeing Chooses Oklahoma City for Relocation of C-130 AMP, B-1 Programs

Tuesday, August 17, 2010
In order to be more cost competitive for its customers, The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] recently announced it will relocate 550 employees from its C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) and B-1 Program from Long Beach, CA, to Oklahoma City.

600 'Quality Jobs' planned in Oklahoma

Thursday, August 12, 2010
Four companies plan to create nearly 600 jobs as part of the state's Quality Jobs program, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce reported Wednesday.

OMRF scientist discovers new method to reprogram cells

Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Every day, researcher Carol Webb watched the cells that had curiously remained alive weeks, then months longer than normal cells.

Adult stem cell research holds much promise

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Stem cells. Few words inspire so much hope, hype and controversy as these two. Yet while many use this phrase, few know its true meaning.

Business-friendly locale draws Boeing to state

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Boeing already has a presence in Oklahoma City but that will increase significantly with the addition of 550 engineering jobs during the next few years.

OKC labor market tight for aircraft mechanics

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Oklahoma City-area employers are looking for ways to expand the number of mechanics qualified to work on aircraft. Read more: http://www.newsok.com/article/3482194?searched=Aerospace%20ratchets%20up%20search%20for%20mechanics&custom_click=search#ixzz0vgDWFdxN
 

The Crossroads of America

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Greater Oklahoma City is in the geographic center of North America equidistant from the east and west coasts and major trade partners of Canada and Mexico. The ten county region is at the crossroads of the U.S., sitting at the heart of three major national highways on the NAFTA corridor.

There's a reason Greater Oklahoma City is such a great place for business: Location. The ten county region is positioned within a day's drive of the rapidly-growing south-central region (OK, TX, AR, LA) projected to grow more than 44% during the next 25 years.

Explore the counties and cities of Greater Oklahoma City including major employers and higher education. The ten county region boasts an average commute time of 20 minutes and a skilled workforce over half a million strong.

 
 

OKC: Top Big City with Low Rents

In order to find the most affordable large metro area in the country, BusinessWeek analyzed average rent and local income. Need affordable, quality housing? Look no further: Oklahoma City is #1.
(April 9, 2009)

BusinessWeek / MSN | Archived Article

 

Business Announcements and Expansions

Updated  July 26, 2010.

Advanced Subrogation Resources

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Insurance Claim Processing

Date: July 2010

 

GMX Resources, Inc.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Oil & Gas Extraction

Date: July 2010

 

SupplyOne

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Box Manufacturing

Date: July 2010

 

Mercer Valve Co., Inc.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Industrial Valve Manufacturing

Date: July 2010

 

U.S. Foodservice

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Food Service Wholesale Distribution

Date: July 2010

 

Affinia Group, Inc.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Inductor Manufacturing

Date: July 2010

 

International Environmental Corp.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Refrigeration and Heating Equipment

Date: July 2010

 

North Star Foodservice

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Groceries and Related Products

Date: July 2010

 

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Gasoline Stations / Distribution

Date: July 2010

 

Associated Wholesale Grocers

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Grocery Merchant Wholesaler

Date: July 2010


Affiliated Computer Services

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Data Processing/ Corporate Services

Date: June 2010

 

 

Cytovance Biologics

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Date: June 2010

 

Land O’Lakes Feed Purina

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Animal Food Manufacturing

Date: June 2010

 

Letica Corp.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Plastics Manufacturing

Date: June 2010

 

Midwest Trophy / MTM Recognition

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Misc Manufacturing

Date: June 2010

 

Mobile Mini

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Metal Building Manufacturing

Date: June 2010

 

Cargill Animal Nutrition

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Animal Food Manufacturing

Date: May 2010

 

Technogenia Inc.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Misc Mfg

Date: May 2010

 

AEGIS Food Testing Laboratories of Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Date: May 2010

 

Frankfurt Short Bruza Associates, P.C.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Date: May 2010

 

Industrial Rubber

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Oil & Gas Field Machinery and Equip Mfg

Date: May 2010

 

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Drilling Oil & Gas Wells

Date: May 2010

 

Clean Uniform Company of Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Linen & Uniform Supply

Date: April 2010

 

Climate Master

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Linen & Uniform Supply

Date: April 2010

 

FIFE Corporation

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Measurement Instrument Manufacturing

Date: April 2010

 

Chaparral Energy LLC

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Energy / Natural Gas Extraction

Date: April 2010

 

Double D Foods

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Food Manufacturing

Date: April 2010

 

Cameron Compression Systems

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Primary Metal Manufacturing / Energy

Date: March 2010

 

Climate Craft

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

Date: March 2010

 

Double D Foods

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Food Manufacturing

Date: March 2010

 

KFOR-TV-DT

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Television Broadcasting

Date: March 2010

 

Lopez Foods Incorporated

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Food Manufacturing

Date: March 2010

 

Michaelson, Connor, & Boule, Inc.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services

Date: March 2010

 

Vision Oil & Gas Services LLC

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Oil & Gas Extraction

Date: March 2010

 

High Mount Exploration & Production LLC

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Oil & Gas Exploration and Production

Date: March 2010

 

Trail One, LLC

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Truck Trailer Manufacturing

Date: March 2010

 

AAR Aircraft Services

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Aircraft Maintenance & Repair

Date: February 2010

 

Downing Wellhead Equipment, Inc.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Oil & Gas Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

Date: February 2010

 

Metal Container Corp.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Metal Can Manufacturing

Date: February 2010

 

Windward Petroleum, Inc.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesaler

Date: February 2010

 

Athenian Marble Corp.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing

Date: February 2010

 

ACP Sheet Metal Co., Inc.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

Date: January 2010

 

Affinia Group Inc.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

Date: January 2010

 

Beams Industries

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

Date: January 2010

 

Tinker Aerospace Complex

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County

Company Description: Aviation/Aerospace

Date: January 2010

 

Allergy Laboratories
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Biological Product Manufacturing
Date: December 2009

Neighbors Coffee
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Coffee and Tea Manufacturing
Date: November 2009

ETI
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Miscellaneous Intermediation
Date: November 2009

Project Cellu
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
Date: November 2009

Interworks
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Engineering Services
Date: October 2009

Piper Valve Systems
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Industrial Valve Manufacturing
Date: October 2009

Questar Exploration and Production Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction
Date: October 2009

Northrop Grumman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Aircraft Manufacturing
Date: October 2009

Southwest Electric Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Motor and Generator Manufacturing
Date: October 2009

AAR Aircraft Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Support Activities for Air Transportation
Date: September 2009

ATC Drivetrain, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Date: September 2009

DeAngelo Brothers, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Solid Waste Collection
Date: September 2009

GMX Resources, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil & Gas Extraction
Date: September 2009

KF Industries
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing
Date: September 2009

Linn Energy
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Support Activities for Oil and Gas
Date: September 2009

Schlumberger
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Date: September 2009

Southwestern Stationery & Bank Supply
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Commercial Lithographic Printing
Date: September 2009

Lopez Foods Incorporated
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Meat Wholesaler
Date: August 2009

Tinker Aerospace Complex
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Aviation/Aerospace
Date: August 2009

Climate Craft
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: A/C & Heating Manufacturing
Date: August 2009

ETI
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Misc Machine Manufacturing
Date: August 2009

Jasco Products Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Electronic Parts & Equipment
Date: July 2009

Medline Industries
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Date: July 2009

Integra Wind Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Engine, Turbine, Power Equip Mfg
Date: July 2009

Farmers Insurance Group
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Insurance
Date: July 2009

Metal Container Corp
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Metal Can Manufacturing
Date: May 2009

S&S Promotions
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Commercial Screen Printing
Date: May 2009

OrthoCare Innovations
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Date: May 2009

Advanced Academics
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Technical and Trade School
Date: May 2009

Pro-Fab, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Metal Fabricators
Date: April 2009

Vineyard Fruit & Vegetable Co.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Distribution
Date: April 2009

International Environmental Corp
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: HVAC Manufacturer
Date: March 2009

Trigen Energy Corp
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Steam and A/C Supply
Date: March 2009

DeAngelo Brothers, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Lawn & Garden Services
Date: March 2009

Farmer’s Brothers
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Coffee and Tea Manufacturer
Date: March 2009

Cameron Valves & Measurement
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing
Date: February 2009

Metal Container Corporation
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Metal Can Manufacturing
Date: February 2009

Rinker Materials
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Concrete Product Manufacturing
Date: February 2009

Renal Solutions
Oklahoma City / Oklahoma County
Company Description: Science Research and Development Organization
Date: January 2009

Double D Foods
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Processing Plant
Date: January 2009

Chef’s Requested
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Food Processing Plant
Date: January 2009

Compressco
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Fabricated Metals Manufacturer
Date: January 2009

Cameron Compression
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Internal Combustion Engine Manufacturer
Date: January 2009

Cameron Surface Systems
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County
Company Description: Oil and Gas Field Services
Date: January 2009