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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-Performing Cities
Best-Performing Cities 2008: Where America's Jobs Are Created and Sustained.
(September 24, 2008)
Piedmont
Community Overview
Piedmont is a dynamic and growing metro city located just northwest of Oklahoma City. The community offers a safe, small town atmosphere with access to all the amenities of a major metro area. One of the fastest growing communities in the State of Oklahoma, Piedmont’s key attraction is its top ranked school system.
Location - Piedmont is located near the geographic center of Oklahoma, in Canadian County on State Highway 4, just 25 minutes from downtown Oklahoma City. The community of 6,000 has easy access to the Kilpatrick Turnpike and the major U.S. interstate junction of I-35, I-40 and I-44. The city contains 43 square miles and borders Oklahoma City.
Business Location Advantages
Piedmont offers an ideal location for light manufacturing, corporate offices, business services facilities and retail. Companies benefit from an available, productive workforce, low taxes, strong energy and telecommunications infrastructure, several choice sites and customized industry training. Plus, the city offers a special economic development incentive packages to qualified companies.
The community’s booming public school district offers state-of-the-art facilities and is nationally recognized for its excellence in education. One hundred percent of Piedmont’s students seek continuing education. Nearby Canadian Valley Technology Center is among the nation’s premier career education centers - provided high-tech educational opportunities for high school students, adults, small businesses and large corporations. There are over a dozen higher education institutions within a 30-mile radius of Piedmont.
Quality of Life
Piedmont offers a friendly inviting atmosphere, a low cost of living and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities. It is a vibrant community with a cultural center that hosts diverse activities and events for all citizens. You can stroll the pedestrian mall with brick sidewalks lined with gas lamps and enjoy fresh ice cream from the creamery while browsing the vintage shops. Enjoy delicious dining before going to the Old Town Community Theater where local talent performs. Piedmont is also a model community for local beautification programs.
Community Contact
Mayor Mike Fina
City of Piedmont
P.O. Box 240
Piedmont, OK 73078
(405) 373-2621
mayor@piedmont-ok.gov
www.piedmont-ok.gov