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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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America's Fastest Growing Companies
Greater Oklahoma City lands 28 companies on the Inc. 5000 "America's Fastest Growing Companies" list.
(August 14, 2009)
Oklahoma County
Quality of Living
Oklahoma County is the economic center of the state. It is the chief market for the state's livestock and agricultural industries, as well as the major wholesaling and jobbing center for the area. The major sources of income in central Oklahoma are oil, agriculture, manufacturing, business, and government.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the state capital and the largest Metropolitan Statistical Area in the state. Oklahoma City is an excellent location for serving all markets in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri, from the crossroads of I-40, I-35, and I-44.
Oklahoma City is undergoing a successful renaissance, proudly proclaiming to be the Capital of The New Century - a Western Capital, Technology Capital, Medical Capital, Multicultural Capital and Jazz Capital. The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum is just one of the word-class cultural amenities available.
A leading medical center in the southwest, Oklahoma City is readily accessible by all modes of transportation. Cultural and recreational opportunities abound throughout the county. Other local points of interest include Remington Park Race Track, the Oklahoma City Zoo, the Bricktown entertainment district and the Oklahoma City National Memorial site downtown.
Oklahoma County is a member of the Greater Oklahoma City Partnership. For current comparative information about this county please click on the menu items in the tool bar on the left.