Oklahoma looks at business expansion and growth the same way most companies do – confidently taking advantage of opportunities and rapidly generating solutions in a creative and resourceful manner.
The Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program offers qualifying companies wishing to expand a quarterly cash rebate of up to 5% of newly created payroll.
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The state provides small business advocacy through the Oklahoma Small Business Advocacy Committee, a group that gives small businesses a voice and influence over new or existing rules affecting their day-to-day operations.
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Several different entities offer certification for minority business owners -- from the U.S. Small Business Administration to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Learn the qualifications for each and see how to attract more business through certification.
Oklahoma employers and recruiters tell us they have the best luck finding quality talent when the person has Oklahoma ties. Enter Project Boomerang, an Oklahoma Department of Commerce workforce initiative to attract people with Oklahoma ties back to the state to fill critical gaps in knowledge-based jobs.
Learn how to become a Project Boomerang Partner Employer and start finding the skilled workforce you're looking for.
As you guide your company's growth, certain challenges and issues are bound to arise. How will you enter new markets? Are your employees ready to compete in the global economy? Can you afford more training? What resources or incentives are available to mitigate your costs of doing business? The Oklahoma Department of Commerce and its strategic partners are committed to helping you answer these questions and face these challenges.
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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 11, 2010 -- Colorado-based Level 3 EON and Oklahoma-based Totah Communications have been awarded a combined $9,510,865 in federal Recovery Act funds for broadband Internet infrastructure improvements in south-central and southeast Kansas.
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March 9, 2010 -- The second annual Oklahoma Unmanned Aerial Systems Summit- A Way Ahead will be held on March 23 in Lawton at the Great Plains Technology Center. The Oklahoma Unmanned Systems Alliance (USA-OK) will host the informative day-long summit on this emerging industry in Oklahoma.
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Through its statewide network of manufacturing extension agents (MEAs) and applications engineers, the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance connects small- and medium-sized manufacturing businesses with the information and resources they need to expand and succeed.
When: 04-08-2010
Where: Northeastern State University-Broken Arrow Campus
Address:
3100 E. New Orleans Broken Arrow, OK
Oklahoma has received millions of dollars through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This funding will assist struggling small businesses, create jobs, reduce Oklahoma's impact on the environment, and provide a sales boost to local communities. Visit the Oklahoma Recovery site for details about the energy-efficient appliance rebate program, summer jobs programs, and more.
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