An Op-Ed from Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt This year has brought many challenges to our state and the world, but today, we have something to celebrate. The U.S. Census Bureau has tallied up Oklahoma’s 2020 Census count and we have achieved a 99.9% …
New figures released by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor show Oklahoma’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 5.3% in September, ranking ninth lowest in the country. The September rate is an …
The Oklahoma Energy Workforce Consortium is launching a new energy career cluster to promote the benefits of pursuing careers in energy. Energy is the highest-paying industry in the state, averaging more than $100,000 annually. Leaders within the energy …
Article from Automotive Industries magazine South Central state Oklahoma has hit the “on” switch to attract a new generation of electric automotive companies and plants. Your Mechanic.com has ranked Oklahoma as the most EV-friendly state to own an electric …
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.8 million grant to the city of Weatherford and the Weatherford Industrial Trust, to boost manufacturing, energy, industrial, …
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.25million grant to the Ardmore Development Authority (ADA), to make water infrastructure upgrades needed to support …
Sponsored by: The Weatherization Housing Advisory Council ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1. Applicants are limited to Oklahoma high school seniors with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. 2. Applicants must be a direct relative (2nd degree) of an employee of …
Thursday, October 15 | 8:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. More than 350 business leaders are already registered to participate in Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services’ free Virtual Business Summit on Zoom. Event organizers in DRS’ Business Services Program have …
Article from the Tulsa World In October, tissue paper maker Sofidel announced the formal opening of its 1.8 million-square-foot facility in Inola. The $360 million facility is the company’s second greenfield investment in the United States and can turn out …
The Commerce team visited even more businesses and communities for its Oklahoma Success Tour during the month of September. The team met with dozens of business and community leaders to learn more about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had across the …
Executive Director @BrentKisling is leading the charge as we make our #finalsprint to the finish for the 2020 Census. Catch him on @NEWS9 at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 10 pm and on @kfor at 4:30 pm and 6 pm. Make sure to fill out your census at . https://t.co/ …
October is Manufacturing Month across Oklahoma and the U.S. With more than 4,200 manufacturing firms operating in Oklahoma, employing more than 138,000 Oklahomans, it’s easy to see why this is an important industry for the entire state. Just last month, …
Article by Dale Denwalt from The Oklahoman Kratos Defense, a manufacturer of military tactical and training drones, expanded its footprint in Oklahoma City. The San Diego-based defense contractor increased the size of its operation here by 50%, and now …
Article by Rhett Morgan for the Tulsa World Desiring to further its reach, Birmingham, Alabama-based Milo’s Tea Co. spent about three years researching sites before deciding to expand to the Tulsa area. But it first had to sample the water, which Tulsa …
On Sunday, September 27, 2020, the U.S Small Business Administration marked the 10th anniversary of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) – a program dedicated to helping small businesses just like find global success. For the last decade, STEP has …
Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy announced they have entered into an agreement to combine with Tulsa-based WPX Energy in an all-stock merger of equals transaction. The strategic combination will create a leading unconventional oil producer in the U.S., …
Governor Kevin Stitt announced the State of Oklahoma is now ranked 10th in the nation for lowest unemployment rate. New figures released by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor show Oklahoma’s seasonally adjusted …
Monday, September 28 | 1:00 p.m. For additional online virtual public hearing access information and a copy of the Oklahoma’s Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus Funds (CDBG-CV) Action Plan (available September 28, 2020), for more information …
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce has scheduled a Twitter Chat to discuss the 2020 Census on September 23, 2020. The purpose of the online discussion is to increase awareness of the 2020 Census, drive engagement, and share knowledge through conversation …
Note: Due to pandemic related issues, both the 2021 State Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan Public Input Session and Public Hearing will be conducted via an online Zoom teleconference. The State’s Consolidated Plan is comprised of the Community …
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