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The Crossroads of America
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.
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Booming in Biotechnology
"We've had an explosion in... this field during the past decade or so. We're in the middle of a revolution here in Oklahoma City."
- Dr. Joe Ferretti, Senior Vice President, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Bethany
Community Overview
Bethany is a wonderful “small town” city of 22,000 located along historic Route 66 in the northwest sector of the Greater Oklahoma City Metroplex.
The community and area is known for its excellent schools, exceptional health care, dedicated churches and diverse recreational opportunities, and as the home to several thousand businesses. Many of these are entrepreneurial small businesses of less than 20 employees, individuals who are achieving their "American Dream" of prosperity in commerce. The Children’s Center, a top ranked medical center focused on children with special needs, is an integral part of the community.
Bethany offers an ideal central location – for retail and business development. It is just minutes from the major U.S. interstate junction of I-35/I-40/I-44.The community offers an available, productive workforce, choice sites and available buildings, low taxes, low cost of living and customized industry training at the nearby Francis Tuttle Career Technology Center. Wiley Post Airport is one of the state’s top general aviation airports (7100 ft. runway) and a major employer (50 aviation businesses) in the area.
The community is the home of Southern Nazarene University (enrollment 2100) and Southwestern Christian University, as well as the National Pinto Horse Association and the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. Over a dozen additional institutions of Higher Education are located within a 30 mile radius, including The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University and University of Central Oklahoma. The community is home to both the Bethany Public Schools and Putnam City Schools.
Quality of Life
Incorporated as a city in 1910, the community is nestled between Wiley Post Airport to the north and beautiful Lake Overholser on the west. Bethany maintains a feeling of small-town charm, offering a unique town center and abundant recreational opportunities. Annual events like the Independence Day Freedom Festival, featuring crafters, entertainment, carnival rides, food, a huge parade, and one of the largest fireworks displays in the State bring the local citizens together in celebration.
Bethany is truly a great place to live, work, shop and grow a business!
Community Contact
Tom Hoskinson – City of Bethany
6700 NW 36th
Bethany, OK 73008
Ph. (405)789-5005
tom.hoskinson@bethanyok.org
Jill McCartney
President & CEO
The Northwest Chamber
7440 NW 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK 73008
Ph.(405)789-1256
www.thenorthwestchamber.com
jmc@thenorthwestchamber.com
Unique History
Sales Tax - 8.5%
Type of Government - City Manager/Council
Wage Rates
Water -
Local Provider: City of Bethany
Capacity of Water Supply System: 7.46
Gas -
Local Gas Provider: ONG
Electricity -
Local Provider: OG&E
Does Provider Have Excess Capacity: Yes