Site selection consultants and executives responsible for business location and expansion can count on the Oklahoma Fast Forward economic development team to make the process painless and profitable. We coordinate with state and federal agencies and local communities to reduce red tape and bring your project in on-time and within budget. Oklahoma offers a qualified, available workforce, straight-forward business incentives, world-class job training, and among the lowest cost of doing business in the country. Contact the Fast Forward team today at 800-588-5959 or oklahomafastforward@okcommerce.gov, and tell us about your project.

Former GM Plant Celebrates Ribbon Cutting As Part Of Tinker Aerospace Complex

August 18, 2009 -- The former General Motors Assembly Plant in Oklahoma City is officially part of the Tinker Aerospace Complex following a ribbon cutting ceremony held by federal and state officials, including the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

The former plant will house workers repairing and maintaining engines from Air Force and Navy aircraft such as the TF33 and the F-117. The facility will house operations for the 76th Maintenance Wing and other defense missions.

New Survey Ranks Tulsa 8th among Least Expensive Cities for Data Centers

August 5, 2009 -- Searchdatacenter.com ranks Tulsa as the 8th least expensive city in the country for data centers.

The website says the estimated annual operating cost in Tulsa would be $10,452,228.

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Commerce Viewpoint With Sandy Pratt

August 4, 2009 -- The Oklahoma Department of Commerce recently spoke with Sandy Pratt, Deputy Director for Business Services, about wind industry expansion in the state.

Q: Wind energy seems to be a leading contender to replace fossil fuels in the future. Do you think Oklahoma businesses are equipped to support it?

Two Site Selection Publications Focus on Oklahoma’s Economy

August 3, 2009 – Area Development Magazine and Site Selection Magazine recently profiled Oklahoma’s economy as being a place of calm in an economic storm.

The July issue of Site Selection Magazine looks at several components of Oklahoma’s economy including several recent expansions, a growing investment in wind power capacity, and quality of life. Click here to read the full article An Energized Approach to Growth.

Area Development Magazine explores how Oklahoma’s aerospace and alternative energy industries have provided stability in a turbulent economy. Click here to read the full issue.

CE Aerospace Selects Oklahoma

Company Will Manufacture Jet Engine Stands; Employ 100 in Roland Facility

June 24, 2009 -- C.E. Aerospace today announced plans to open a jet engine stand manufacturing facility in Roland, OK. Cal Edwards, owner of CE Aerospace, said the new company will have about 100 employees with an average annual salary of more than $30,000. The company is relocating from Ft. Smith, Arkansas in order to expand its production capability and staff.

"In Roland, C.E. Aerospace will have plenty of room to expand and to service, design and manufacture high quality ground support equipment for the transportation, maintenance, and assembly of turbine powered aircraft," Edwards said. "By using our experienced engineering talents and a committed manufacturing force, we serve the needs of airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and aircraft maintenance facilities."

Oklahoma City and Tulsa Get High Marks as "Cities of the Future"

June 8, 2009 -- The annual North America Cities of the Future report published by  lists Oklahoma City as the most cost effective large city in the United States and the third most cost effective city in North America.

In the small city category, Tulsa ranked No. 8 as a "city of the future."

Oklahoma has Large Presence at BIO Show in Atlanta

Attendees Plan to Showcase Oklahoma's Flourishing Life Sciences Community

May 20, 2009 -- Over 60 Oklahomans will take the floor of the Georgia World Congress Center this week, providing a big presence for the state at one of the world's largest industry networking events, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) 2009 trade show, according to The Oklahoman.

Those in attendance will be seeking to connect with potential business partners, clients and investors among the anticipated 20,000 people at the annual BIO convention.

95% of Oklahoma Financial Institutions are Sound

May 13, 2009 – The Tulsa World reports a new study finds 95% of Oklahoma’s depository financial institutions are safe and sound.

The updated economic analysis was conducted by Oklahoma State University Finance Professor Gary Simpson.

Tulsa Leads List Of Top Places To Live; OKC Also In Top 10

April 21, 2009 - RelocateAmerica.com's annual list of the top 100 places to live is out and topping this year's list is Tulsa at No. 1. Oklahoma City is No. 10.

Tulsa and Oklahoma City both scored highly for having strong economies and a stable housing market.

4 Oklahoma Companies Make Latest Fortune 500 List

April 20, 2009 -- 4 Oklahoma companies have again made the latest Fortune 500 list.

Tulsa-based ONEOK with $16.1 billion in revenue came in at No. 159.

Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy comes in at No. 163, improving over 50 spots from last year’s finish at No. 221.

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Oklahoma Site Selection News

Spring Air recently announced a new facility in Durant along with 300 new jobs; a new $5,000 tax credit for companies and the engineers they're trying to hire; and Oklahoma's colleges, universities, and technology centers are training the next generation of wind industry professionals. Find out more in this issue of Oklahoma Site Selection News!

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