Oklahoma Commerce

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1OKC among 4 Cities with Smallest Increase in Unemployment

March 24, 2010 – Oklahoma is among 4 cities with the smallest increases in joblessness with a population of at least 1 million people. Oklahoma City's January unemployment rate of 6.7% is the lowest among large metro areas.
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2AAA Celebrates Grand Opening of OKC Operations Center

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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3OK Commerce Unveils New Economic Development Site, Database

March 15, 2010 -- The Oklahoma Department of Commerce has launched a new website and building database to provide companies, site selection consultants and economic development professionals access to real estate and demographic information needed to make expansion or relocation decisions. The new site -- OKcommerce.gov/locateok – is powered by a geographic information system (GIS).
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4Second Annual Oklahoma UAS Summit Planned

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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5Tonkawa Business Park Earns Site Ready Status from State Commerce Department

March 5, 2010 -- The Tonkawa Business Park today earned Oklahoma Site Ready status from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.  Site Ready seeks to make business relocation, expansion and development in Oklahoma as inviting as possible. In partnership with OG&E and PSO, Commerce works to capitalize on economic development opportunities through community efforts employing the program.
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Site Selection News

This quarterly newsletter deliver relevant news to site selection professionals. Each issue is packed with helpful tips and latest news including Oklahoma's project triumphs, industry spotlights, news and rankings, Fast Forward program benefits, and best trends/practices for the site location process.

Featured Document

2010 Oklahoma Business Incentives and Tax Information Guide

This guide provides information about Oklahoma's low tax rates and a myriad of incentives to help you achieve your best bottom line. (Tip: Internet Explorer users please right click the link and save to your computer before opening.)

Recent Oklahoma Kudos

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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