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| "Why should a business invest
in Oklahoma?" Oklahoma state economic
development professionals who are responsible for the attraction of business
investment and providing site selection assistance to executives and their
consultants were invited in April 2006 to provide an informative article on
this simple topic.
We publish their
point of view here for convenient reference. This reflects their local
market knowledge, project experience, and selective facts about their state business environment
and the competitive business investment climate in their region as presented below.
Additional comments and
research suggestions follow their article.
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Who to contact for business investment projects in
Oklahoma. The
article below about the competitive site selection advantages for business
investment projects, and the support services provided as companies grow in
Oklahoma, is from :
John Reid,
Manager of Business Development
Marketing & Lead Development
TEL 405-588-5959
Oklahoma
Department of Commerce
TEL
800-588-5959
e-mail :
Oklahoma Fast Forward Team
www.okcommerce.gov and
www.ibelieveinoklahoma.com
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| Local business clusters can also be researched through
our Oklahoma directory of economic development agencies or other
directories, including
site selection
consultants. |
Similar articles
are also available from other state economic development agencies.
See :
The Long List : Why Invest In This
Business Location? and
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Executive Summary : Why invest in
Oklahoma?
Download
WhyOK.pdf copy of
this article. Published May 30, 2006. |
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| Every day,
more and more domestic and international companies are discovering the real
Oklahoma. And in the process, they encounter so much more than they ever
imagined. They discover the state’s diverse, natural
beauty. The vibrant pace of our cities. The welcoming hospitality of our
homes. And the resourcefulness and creativity of our people.
From a skilled workforce and strategic geographic
location, to affordable lifestyle and aggressive incentive programs,
Oklahoma is a state that understands business and the entrepreneurial
spirit. |
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| Oklahoma is a
state of industrial diversity. Its climate has made it ideal for
agriculture, its mineral wealth in oil and gas is legendary, and now the
state is becoming a leader in such growth industries of the future as
aerospace, weather research, and bio- and nanotechnology.
Oklahoma’s manufacturing base is solid, built on the
unbeatable work ethic of its people and the pro-business policies of its
government. Thanks to Oklahoma’s central U.S. location in the heart of the
NAFTA corridor, the state is ideally positioned to serve as the logistics
base of choice for many firms.
More companies are choosing Oklahoma everyday. Why?
Because it makes good business sense. In a 2006 report published by Pollina
Corporate Real Estate, Oklahoma was among America's Top 15 Pro-Business
States overall and third in the nation for its economic development
services. The study identified 25 factors -- all controlled by state
government -- including taxation, human resources, infrastructure, and
economic incentive programs that can positively impact business and job
development.
With substantially lower costs of doing business than
nearly every other geographic area of the country, generous business
incentives, a highly rated workforce and a Right to Work policy, Oklahoma
offers what industry needs. |
Consultants, other professionals
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business location
consultants
- other directories of
professionals
Available
consultant reports
- none at this
time
Ad Recall -
state and local ads
- Oklahoma Ad
Recall
Event
Recall - places to meet
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BIO 2007, Boston
www.bio.org
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CoreNet Global Summits - US
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One of the
best reasons to select Oklahoma for your relocation or business expansion is
it's low cost of doing business. Consider these facts:
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Oklahoma
labor costs run well below the national average.
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Oklahoma offers abundant local
access to reliable and affordable energy sources.
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Oklahoma has one of the lowest per
capita
tax rates in the nation.
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Oklahoma has an overall total cost
of business that ranks fifth lowest in the United States.
The
Oklahoma Fast Forward Advantage
Relocating or expanding your business to a new site
demands speed and flexibility. Let the Oklahoma Fast Forward Team help you
find the best site, reap the full benefits of the state’s business incentive
offerings, recruit a highly skilled and trained workforce, and ensure that
your project completes on time and well within budget.
Through the Oklahoma Fast ForwardTeam, Commerce provides
customized relocation and expansion services as well as acts as a liaison
between your company and the Oklahoma Tax Commission, Oklahoma Department of
Transportation, utility companies, and training and community economic
development specialists—just to name a few. From initial site identification
to project start-up and beyond, Commerce reduces the red tape, which means
your project will complete on time and well within budget. |
Tax information
- see our
tax directory
Governor
- see US directory
www.gov.ok.gov
www.state.ok.us
Business
Incentives
- Oklahoma incentives information-
incentives
consultants
- Incentives
research sources
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Oklahoma’s customized
business location assistance includes:
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Site and building
identification—Commerce
maintains an extensive, up-to-date database of hundreds of available sites
and facilities statewide, available in GIS format. Start by visiting the
Buildings and Sites page where you'll be directed to the
database. Oklahoma's exclusive
Site Ready certified sites program offers assurances these properties
are ready for your next project.
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Labor analysis—The
Fast Forward Team provides comprehensive labor market research and wage
data information.
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Workforce recruiting,
screening, assessment and hiring—A
special team assigned to your company helps screen and identify a start-up
workforce.
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Training assistance—Customized
training is provided at no cost to qualifying companies. Ongoing employee
and management training can also be provided by the
Oklahoma's nationally recognized
CareerTech, just one of the few Commerce partners providing
services and resources to relocating or expanding businesses.
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Licensing and permitting—The
Fast Forward Team provides a detailed list and background on all necessary
licenses and permits required of your company and its suppliers. Commerce
also offers guidance in processing these licenses or permits before the
deadlines. For example, Commerce in coordination with the Oklahoma
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), can ensure rapid DEQ permitting
for your company and suppliers.
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Tax incentives and abatements—provides a confidential analysis of all state and
local incentives and abatements applicable to your company’s relocation or
expansion project.
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Supplier support—the
support and technical assistance provided to your company extends to your
suppliers, and when appropriate, your key business partners.
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Existing
Companies, Clusters
Sites,
Buildings, Business Parks
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Oklahoma commercial
property list
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CRE Search
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Featured properties - none
Science
Parks and Incubators
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Technology parks directory
FTZ's -
Foreign-Trade Zones
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FTZ directory
BRAC -
military base closures
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BRAC directory
Rail,
Ports, Airports
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For more information about these services and the variety of resources
available, contact the
Oklahoma Fast Forward Team today at 800-588-5959. |
Labor
Market
Demographic
and cost data
Utilities information
GIS map
presentations |
| Article
provided by :
Leslie Blair
Public Information Officer
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
900 N. Stiles Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104-3234
Phone: 405.815.5320 Toll-free: 800.879.6552
www.OKcommerce.gov
www.ibelieveinoklahoma.com
Please let them know if you found this article to be
helpful, or if you have suggestions for improvement. |
PR :
Project Announcements
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- US South Central
Region projects
Tourism
Residential
Real Estate
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national
directory of resources |
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Professional
services directories
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location strategy
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Project
management
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Corporate
real estate
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Property developers
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Human resources
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Logistics
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Tax services
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international
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Utilities
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| Latest update
to the above article : May 30, 2006. Requested April 18, 2006 |
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For more local area information, refer to our
Oklahoma directory
of economic development agencies and chambers of commerce, or refer to our
US South
Central Region directory for additional sources of information, including
professional service providers in the region. |
Questions or
Comments?
Contact :
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TEL
847-304-4655 Chicago |
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