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 2nd among top 100 metros in Economic Performance

Oklahoma City was ranked second by Brookings' MetroMonitor for Economic Performance during the recession. Brookings looked at employment, wages, output, and housing conditions among the 100 largest metro areas in the U.S.
(June, 2009)

The Brookings Institution | Archived Article

 

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Harvey Ahl

Organization: Red Cross Drug
348 Millbrook Dr.
Norman, OK 73072
Cleveland County
Phone: (405) 630-6993
Email: hahl40@sbcglobal.net

Mark Alfonso

Organization: Purcell Chamber of Commerce
302 W. Main
Purcell, OK 73080
McClain County
Phone: (405) 527-3093
Email: m.alfonso@cebridge.net

Tom Avant

Organization: Chickasha Bank & Trust Co.
P.O. Box 548
Blanchard, OK 73010
McClain County
Phone: (405) 485-9299
Fax: (405) 485-3091
Email: tavant@chickashabank.com

Joe Blough

Organization: Chief Deputy Commissioner
Oklahoma County District 1
320 Robert S. Kerr, Ste. 202
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Oklahoma County
Phone: (405) 713-1501
Email: jblough@oklahomacounty.org

Ola Bon Fouquet

Organization: Lincoln County Industrial Development Authority
Rt. 1, Box 51
Sparks, OK 74869
Lincoln County
Phone: (405) 567-2880

Ron Bradshaw

Organization: TDS Telecom
Title: PR Manager
PO Box 220
Choctaw, OK 73020
Oklahoma County
Phone: 4053906459
Email: ron.bradshaw@tdstelecom.com

Kim Brown

Organization: Newcastle Chamber of Commerce
708 S. Main, Ste. E
P.O. Box 1006
Newcastle, OK 73065
McClain County
Phone: (405) 387-3232
Fax: (405) 387-3885
Email: chamber@newcastleok.org

Larry Brown

Organization: Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1687
Stillwater, OK 74076
Payne County
Phone: (405) 372-5573
Fax: (405) 372-4316
Email: lbrown@stillwaterchamber.org

Tim Burg

Organization: Shawnee Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
Title: Executive Director
131 North Bell Street
Shawnee, OK 74801
Pottawatomie County
Phone: (405) 273-7490
Fax: (405) 275-9132
Email: tburg@sedf.biz

David Burnett

Organization: Midwest City Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 10980
Midwest City, OK 73140
Oklahoma County
Phone: (405) 733-3801
Email: david.burnett@midwestcityok.com