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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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Best Sports City
On the verge of its first year as a permanent major league city, Oklahoma City is ranked No. 79 in The Sporting News list of 400 best sports cities.
(October 8, 2008)
Chandler
Community Overview
Chandler is a charming city located just northeast of Oklahoma City along Interstate 44 and historic Route 66. The community of 3,000 has a diversified economy based on agribusiness, food processing, manufacturing, construction, tourism and insurance. It is the county seat of Lincoln County.
Business Advantages
Chandler is an ideal location for manufacturing and distribution - located between Oklahoma City and Tulsa – which offers a market of nearly 2 million within a 60-mile radius. It is equidistant from Dallas and Kansas City. The community offers several choices sites, an available and productive workforce, jet capable regional airport, rail access, low cost of doing business and customized industry training via the nearby Gordon Cooper Career Technology Center.
Quality of Life
Located along a scenic hilltop along Route 66, historic downtown Chandler is home to quality schools, growing businesses, and many shops and restaurants. It is a safe place to live and raise a family. Residents enjoy over 200 acres of parks, lakes and walking trails including camping, fishing, boating and golf activities. Major attractions include the Lincoln County Historical Society Museum of Pioneer History and the unique and nationally acclaimed Route 66 Interpretive Center, which features interactive exhibits about the “Mother Road” that crosses the United States from the West Coast to Chicago.
Chandler has a very unique history. It was established in its “own” Land Run on September 28, 1891. Surveyors weren't finished in time for it to be included in the famous county Land Run of 1891 held six days earlier thus; Chandler is one of only two towns in the state to have its own land run or "rush". Gunshots at high noon signaled a race of several thousand land seekers on foot or horseback in a mad dash for “free” lots in the new 320-acre town site.
Community Contact
Glenn Major
Chairman of Economic Development
Chandler Chamber of Commerce
www.chandlerok.com
gmajor@unionok.com