“Oklahoma’s central location, skilled workforce, and access to renewable energy are bringing unprecedented interest in the state for business relocation and expansion. With consistent growth in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and our focus on an all-of-the-above energy policy, we know Oklahoma will continue to see impressive growth.”
— Jennifer Springer, Director of Business Development, Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Oklahoma is among the Top 5 states for wind power. (Photo: Oklahoma Department of Commerce)
TARGETED GROWTH SECTORS
Aerospace & Defense: Home to the largest Department of Defense air depot and commercial airline Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility in the world, Oklahoma has more than 1,100 aerospace entities, including manufacturers, MRO, research and development, military, and others.
Automotive: Oklahoma is ideally situated to meet the needs of original equipment manufacturer and auto parts manufacturers, both in terms of its central location, low costs, and availability of workers with required technical skillsets. The state’s vast renewable energy resources is a key selling point for automotive and other industries.
Manufacturing: Oklahoma’s central location in the continental United States and multi-modal transportation system with inland ports, three Class 1 railroads, and major interstates; ensure supplies get in and products reach customers, all at lower costs. From food processing and aerospace to pipe & plastics, thousands of manufacturing companies have found success in Oklahoma.
TOP PROJECTS
COMPANY
CITY
INVESTMENT
3Sun USA, LLC
Inola
$1.8 billion
Dobson Technologies, Inc.
Oklahoma City
$736 million
Raytheon Technologies Corporation
Oklahoma City
$255 million
Locke Supply Co.
Oklahoma City
$131 million
Halo Industries, Inc.
Tulsa
$98 million
INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
Supporting Industrial Transformation and Economic Success (SITES) Program: In February 2023, the Commerce Department unveiled the new Supporting Industrial Transformation and Economic Success (SITES) program, which aims to address statewide site infrastructure needs to meet the demand of existing businesses and new companies considering a location in Oklahoma.
FAST FACTS
Population (July 2022 est.): 4,019,800¹
Largest Cities (2020): Oklahoma City (682,760); Tulsa (412,629); Norman (127,321); Broken Arrow (114,024); Edmond (94,740)¹
Real GDP (2022): $191.4 billion²
¹U.S. Census Bureau ²Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Dept. of Commerce
TOP BUSINESS FACILITIES RANKINGS
#3 Corporate Tax Climate
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#3 Wind Power (Installed MW)
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Top 5 GDP Growth
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Top 10 Film and Television
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#1 Most Affordable Cities (Large)- Oklahoma City
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#2 Most Affordable Cities (Small): Ponca City
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Top 5 Industrial Parks: MidAmerica Industrial Park (Pryor)
Local citizens approved a $353.9 million bond proposal to build the facility, which will expose students to learning experiences in the aviation and aerospace industries.
