Hopper Smith, Oklahoma

“Oklahoma’s central location, skilled workforce and vast in-state business resources 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.”

—  Hopper Smith, Brigadier General, ARNG (Ret.),
Interim Executive Director,
Oklahoma Department of Commerce

DOING BUSINESS IN OKLAHOMA

405-815-6552
hello@okcommerce.gov
www.okcommerce.gov
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK (Photo: Getty Images/iStock Photo, courtesy of Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce)

Oklahoma

Top Projects, Fast Facts, Population

Targeted Growth Sectors, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing

TOP BUSINESS FACILITIES RANKINGS: OKLAHOMA

#3 Wind Power (Installed MW)2023 State Rankings
Top 10 Film & Television2023 State Rankings
#1 Most Affordable (Small; Under 50K Pop.): Muskogee2023 Metro Rankings
#3 Most Affordable (Small; Under 50K Pop.): Ponca Citye2023 Metro Rankings
#3 Most Affordable (Over 500K Pop.): Oklahoma City2023 Metro Rankings
Top 5 Industrial Parks: MidAmerica Industrial Park (Pryor)2023 Metro Rankings
Top 5 Most Affordable (Mid-Sized; Over 50K Pop.): Lawton2023 Metro Rankings

From the July / August 2023 issue of Business Facilities

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