INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
A guide to selected economic development organizations across North America and beyond.
Oklahoma
PHOTO GALLERY: ROOM TO ROAM, PLACES TO PROSPER
The Sooner State in all of its splendor.
AFFORDABILITY & QUALITY OF LIFE: OKLAHOMA’S Quality-of-Life Edge
Your dollar and your bank account will stretch a lot further when you choose to invest in Oklahoma.
MAJOR EVENTS: Oklahoma: Where Things Are Happening
From the World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics to NBA glory, Oklahoma offers access to the biggest sporting events in the world.
FILM & TV: Incentivizing Excellence
Film Friendly Communities aren’t just certified in Oklahoma; they’re delivering quality movies and shows and major economic impact.
SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURS: Starting Up, Staying Put
From the Oklahoma Business Hub to state-certified incubators, the Sooner State says “See You Later” to business hurdles.
THE SIDE ACT: The Competitive SIDE of Oklahoma
Supporting the creation of buildready sites is not a side business in Oklahoma. It’s the main attraction.
OKLAHOMA MAIN STREET PROGRAM: How Oklahoma Is ‘Pryor-itizing’ a Downtown Main Street Presence
Whether you live on Main Street or a country backroad, every resident – urban or rural – benefits from this incentive.
ROUTE 66: A Route to HISTORY
The Mother Road is celebrating the mother of all birthdays, and generous grants are bringing this rich history to life.
AGRICULTURE: The Trail of Deliciousness
The days of the covered wagon-led land rush may be long gone, but the race to plant, harvest and process food for the world from Oklahoma isn’t.
RARE EARTHS: Oklahoma’s Rare Opportunity To Lead Critical Minerals Onshoring
How Oklahoma is leading the way in onshoring critical mineral supply chains and gaining global attention.
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: Advancing Aerospace In The Sooner State
When you’re the MRO capital of the world and home to both world-class military bases and the ACES program, your location IS your trump card.
DATA CENTERS: OKLAHOMA Gains Ground in Next Wave Of Data Center Development
Google, Meta, Compass and others are building the next generation of data factories in Oklahoma’s infrastructure-rich locations.
WORKFORCE PIPELINE: A Workforce a Century in the Making
Career Tech, a trip to Germany, and a unique public-private partnership connect skilled workers to good jobs in Oklahoma.
RECENT BUSINESS WINS: How Oklahoma Wrangles Major Investment Deals
What do Google, EGA, CBC, Firehawk and Kratos have in common? They’re all betting big on Oklahoma’s talented workforce.
INCENTIVES: Targeted Incentives Spur Job Creation in Oklahoma
From Quality Jobs to the Business Expansion Incentive Program, Oklahoma rolls out the red carpet for corporate investors.
OKLAHOMA’S ENERGY ADVANTAGE: Powered For Growth: OKLAHOMA’S ENERGY EDGE
Low-cost electricity is only the beginning of your company’s competitive edge when you power up in the Sooner State.
CENTRAL LOCATION & LOGISTICAL ADVANTAGE: The Power Of Place: Oklahoma’s Geographic Advantage
Want 100 million people on your business’s doorstep? Come to Oklahoma and gain the market access advantage.
How Oklahoma Became a TOP 10
By any measure, the Sooner State is getting the job done when it comes to providing a business-friendly climate.
RECORD – BREAKING YEAR: Records Were MADE TO BE BROKEN In Oklahoma
Oklahoma didn’t just set a new record for economic development. It shattered its previous all-time best.
LETTER FROM COMMERCE CEO JOHN BUDD: WELCOME TO THE NEW OKLAHOMA
Department of Commerce CEO John Budd says it’s a new day in Oklahoma, and the state has the results to prove it.
EDITOR’S VIEW: Good People, Better Persons
One of my favorite interviewers, Marc Maron, would ask at the end of frequently intense conversations on his long-running, now-retired podcast, “Are we good?”
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE: OKLAHOMA Refines Critical Minerals Onshoring Capabilities
For a battery-grade lithium carbonate developer looking to curb the nation’s appetite for importing critical minerals, a centralized location to facilitate seamless reach between feedstock suppliers and offtake partners served as a non-negotiable site selection factor.
Project Bulletin, February 9, 2026: Pearl, Mississippi; Tulsa, Oklahoma; McBee, South Carolina
Siemens Energy expands its operations and introduces a new production plant in Mississippi; A U.S. HQ relocation lands at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa; Cyclic Materials announces first facility investment in South Carolina.