The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) recently welcomed Vince Howie back to serve as State Director of Aerospace & Defense. In this role, Howie will lead Commerce’s Aerospace & Defense team, also known as ACES, as they work to strengthen …
Written by Murray Evans for The Oklahoman The University of Oklahoma has opened its new Sooner Advanced Manufacturing Lab, which uses metal 3D printers and other technology that will help in the production of aircraft parts and in conducting research to …
Oklahoma’s Filmmakers Ranch, the state’s first film and television studio campus, has announced the expansion of its 52,000-square-foot facility with two new production vendors – Apex Post Production, a full-service post-production company, and NGP Film, …
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) opened applications for the Oklahoma Strategic Industrial Development Enhancement (SIDE) Act on July 1, 2023. As a result of three rounds of applications, Commerce has allocated a total of $8,797,553.40 SIDE …
By CJ Maclin for KTUL Stardust Power is bringing the largest lithium refinery in the country to the greater Tulsa area. The company plans to address a huge lithium supply shortage in the US as the demand for electric vehicles increases. NewsChannel 8 spoke …
In response to the recent announcement by Michelin North America, Inc. to close its Ardmore tire plant in 2025, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce), in partnership with the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority (ODFA) and Ardmore Development …
$30M investment will accommodate growth, create 300 jobs Expanding its footprint in the City of Shawnee, Georg Fischer Central Plastics has broken ground for a new, 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at 41401 Wolverine Road. This $30M investment …
Dat Nguyen, Research GIS Specialist, joined the Oklahoma Department of Commerce a year and a half ago, with no direct experience in economic development. Whatever Dat lacks in experience, however, he makes up for with energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity. …
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) has launched its next step in supporting existing businesses in rural Oklahoma. “Global Opportunities Oklahoma” (GO Oklahoma) is a visionary program aimed at empowering rural companies to access the diverse …
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Aerospace Commerce Economic Services (ACES) program, a groundbreaking initiative that has redefined efforts to strengthen the state’s aerospace and defense sector. Established …
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) today named that 16 communities have been selected to receive awards from the Supporting Industrial Transformation and Economic Success (SITES) Program. In February, Commerce announced the launch of the SITES …
A U.S. leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems and an emerging manufacturer of commercial HVAC equipment is expanding its Muskogee plant to include an additional facility. CaptiveAire’s new building will be located adjacent to its …
The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO), in conjunction with the City of Guymon, is proud to announce the city has achieved film friendly certification after completing the requirements for OF+MO’s Oklahoma Film Friendly Community Program. “The economic …
First Working Group meeting under the UK – Oklahoma trade MoU takes place in Oklahoma City Building on the enduring friendship and historical ties between the state of Oklahoma and the United Kingdom, on Tuesday 24 October 2023, representatives of both …
TheOklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) is working with NEO Aeronautics to bring the personal eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) experience to the tourists and residents of the state of Oklahoma. “NEO Aeronautics has been developing the …
Guernsey, a leading cybersecurity and consulting firm based in Oklahoma City, has partnered with HoganTaylor, one of the largest business advisory and public accounting firms in Oklahoma and Arkansas, to provide Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ( …
By Kevin Canfield for the Tulsa World The federal government has named Tulsa a “Tech Hub” — a designation that opens the door to up to $75 million in federal funding for a local consortium that’s working to establish the region as a global leader in …
October is National Energy Awareness Month, and October 30th is designated as National Weatherization Day. To raise awareness, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce is hosting a National Weatherization Day Job Fair & Resources Event on Monday, October 30 …
The University of Tulsa today announced the formation of the new Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute to undertake groundbreaking cyber research and identify, test and commercially deploy new cyber solutions. The institute will build on the university’s …
Article by: Kathryn McNutt, The Journal Record A state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in southwest Oklahoma City with the capacity to process 4,000 pounds of sesame seeds an hour is being touted as the world’s most advanced tahini factory and the largest …
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