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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.

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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.

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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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OKC: Top Big City with Low Rents

In order to find the most affordable large metro area in the country, BusinessWeek analyzed average rent and local income. Need affordable, quality housing? Look no further: Oklahoma City is #1.
(April 9, 2009)

BusinessWeek / MSN | Archived Article

 

Staff Directory

Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Economic Development Staff

Robin Roberts Krieger
Executive Vice President
405-297-8945

Jana Mott
Executive Assistant
405-297-8937

Global Corporate Attraction

Michael Ogan
Director Business Development
405-297-8956

Amber Egnor
Senior Business Development Manager, Recruitment
405-290-7067

Josh O'Brien
Senior Business Development Manager, Bioscience
405-297-8893

Gary Pence
Senior Business Development Manager, Aviation and Military
405-297-8953

Aimee Schones
Administrative Assistant, Business Development Coordinator
405-297-8954

Existing Business Retention/Expansion & Entrepreneurship

Michael Chumo
Manager Business Development, Existing Business
405-297-8803

Len Becker
Manager Business Development, Existing Business
405-290-7062

Research & Information Services

Eric Long
Manager, Research & Information Services
405-297-8976

Nick Gray
Research Assistant
405-297-8998

Retail Development

Alison Oshel, CPM
Director of Community Redevelopment (Retail)
405-297-8958

Marketing and Communications

Cynthia Reid
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
405-297-8942

Nate Fisher
Marketing Projects Manager
405-297-8936

Jill Harrison
Manager of Public Relations and Image Development
405-297-8990

Marcus Elwell
Public Relations Coordinator
405-297-8971