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This year's edition highlights the people, organizations, and companies that continue to solidify Oklahoma’s leading role on the global economic stage. Through their stories, we move beyond the "why?" of Oklahoma (central location, new one-of-a-kind incentives, and an unrivaled pro-business environment) to the "Wow!" of Oklahoma.
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The U.S. Department of Energy has approved Oklahoma's plan for the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate program. Oklahoma will receive a $3.5 million federal grant for appliance rebates. The program is designed for Oklahoma residents to buy energy-efficient appliances from Oklahoma retailers to replace existing appliances in Oklahoma single residences.
Only qualified ENERGY STAR appliance purchase on or after the official program start date are eligible for rebates. Learn more at the Oklahoma Recovery website.
Oklahoma reaches for the stars with the 21st Century Quality Jobs incentive which provides cash back up to 10% on new payroll for up to 10 years. BUT, the new jobs must pay an average wage of the lesser of $94,418 or 300% of the county's average wage. Now THOSE are Quality Jobs!
This incentive targets knowledge-based service industries, such as professional, scientific and technical services, specialty hospitals, music, film and performing arts.
Whether you're still in the daydreaming mode or already have a fledgling business under way, OKStartup.com is your one-stop resource for entrepreneurial assistance. You can sort out business licensing issues, register your business, find service providers, explore financing options, and more.
Become a fan of OKStartup on Facebook and stay abreast of best practices, cool new tools, success stories and upcoming events that can help set your business on the right path to success.
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Oklahoma Is: Wind Suppliers
Hundreds of Oklahoma companies operate within the renewable energy supply chain. For example, there are more than 500 Oklahoma companies equipped and ready to supply products to wind turbine manufacturers. So from castings, machining, bearings, and gears to forges, fabrications, suspended climbing systems, and risk management services, your potential suppliers and partners are right here.
March 25, 2010 -- A new AT&T Small Business Technology Poll ranks Oklahoma #2 in use of wireless by small businesses. Atlanta was #1 among the 10 metro areas included in the survey.
The Tulsa World reports that Oklahoma also topped the other areas in the use of wi-fi hotspots, laptops and notebooks.
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March 24, 2010 - The Governors' Wind Energy Coalition recently released its national recommendations for wind energy development. The report, Great Expectations: U.S. Wind Energy Development, is the product of a bipartisan group of 30 governors from all areas of the nation. Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry is a member of the group.
The 6 recommendations outlined in the report are designed to cost-effectively address jobs, energy, climate and national security through the use of domestic renewable energy resources.
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March 23, 2010 -- AAA officials cut the ribbon today on the organization's massive new operations center in northwest Oklahoma City.
The 147,000-square-foot building is a joint project of six AAA clubs, including AAA Oklahoma, and serves as a primary point of contact for 6 million AAA members in 10 states.
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March 18, 2010 -- The Oklahoma Main Street Center, a division of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and close to 40 Main Street communities from around the state will bring their downtowns to the State Capitol Thursday, April 8, during Main Street Day at the Capitol.
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March 15, 2010 – A new study by Portfolio.com ranks Tulsa and Oklahoma City among the nation's top 10 places for young adults. Oklahoma City is No. 6 and Tulsa is No. 8.
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2010 Ten Best Places for Young Adults
(Portfolio.com)
Oklahoma City, #6
Tulsa #8
2010 Lowest Corporate Taxes
(Tax Foundation)
Oklahoma,#7
Cities Having an "Awesome" Recovery
(Business Insider)
Oklahoma City, #3
Tulsa, #10
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