The Muskogee City-County Port Authority, the principal organization responsible for port operations and economic development in Muskogee, announced the launch of an industry-leading website and new brand name – Port Muskogee. The completion of this effort …
Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business has officially launched the Center for the Future of Work. The world of work is changing rapidly and the Center for the Future of Work is committed to collaborating with individuals, businesses and …
From the second to the third quarter of 2022, Oklahoma’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased at a rate of 5.5%, making it the third fastest-growing economy in the nation. The only states outpacing Oklahoma during that period were Alaska which had the …
Governor Kevin Stitt signed Executive Order 2023-02, creating the Workforce Transformation Task Force. The task force will focus on designing a new workforce delivery system in Oklahoma, by consolidating state workforce resources through creating a single …
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) is excited to announce that five funds have been approved for participation in the Oklahoma Rural Jobs program. The program was created through the Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act which was passed by the Oklahoma …
Entering the new year, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) is excited to reflect on the major accomplishments achieved throughout 2022 and the groundwork set for continued economic success in 2023. In 2022, Commerce set out to bring more …
Rogers State University will begin offering a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering beginning in the fall 2023 semester. The University announced the new degree program during a special event Dec. 15 on its Claremore campus. The Oklahoma State …
“Move Duncan” is a talent relocation incentive being offered by the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) in partnership with the local business community to attract remote workers and qualified candidates to meet Stephens County, Oklahoma …
Article by Chelsea Julian for the University of Oklahoma The U.S. Department of Energy officially announced a breakthrough in fusion energy research. The discovery, made at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), uses lasers to replicate the way the …
Governor Kevin Stitt announced a Mexican consulate is scheduled to open in Oklahoma City next spring. The Consulate of Mexico will provide consular services and assistance to the growing Mexican community in the state while promoting economic, commercial, …
Last month, Oklahoma Main Street gained a new network level community! Welcome Okeene, OK! Oklahoma Main Street Center is excited to have you be a part of our program. To learn more about how the program keeps communities bustling and beautiful, visit: …
The Commerce Research Team conducts workshops to assist local governments and economic development professionals. This winter, the Research Team will host a “Know My Community, Grow My Community” workshop. One way communities can grow is by attracting and …
During the 2022 legislative session, the Oklahoma Legislature passed and Governor Stitt signed the creation of the Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act. The Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act promotes greater access to capital for qualifying small businesses located in rural …
This week, Commerce executives visited four companies in Blackwell, Okla. The companies included Cupid Intimates, CFM Foundry, BOSTD, America, LLC and Sooner State Pattern Works. During the visits, Commerce staff spoke with business leaders and toured the …
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce), in partnership with the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, announced availability of grant funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for Nonprofits Relief program. For the program, $25 million was …
The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO), a division of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, is proud to announce that Jeanette Stanton has been named as the new Director of OF+MO. Stanton joined OF+MO in 2014 as Deputy Director. A graduate of the …
The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO), in conjunction with the City of Sapulpa, Sapulpa Arts & Humanities Foundation and Sapulpa Tourism, is proud to announce the city has achieved ‘film friendly’ certification after completing the requirements for …
The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO), in conjunction with the City of Jenks and the Jenks Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce the city has achieved ‘film friendly’ certification after completing the requirements for OF+MO’s Oklahoma Film Friendly …
Officials from The Toro Company recently announced the company will be expanding its Perry, Okla., manufacturing facility, home to Ditch Witch and other leading construction brands. The move is expected to bring up to 100 new jobs to the rural community …
The Muskogee City-County Port Authority has been awarded a Port Infrastructure Development Program Grant (PIDP) from the U.S. Department of Transportation for $23.9 million to address infrastructure needs at Port Muskogee in Muskogee County. In addition to …
