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Economy - 04.11.2012

OKC unemployment rate best in country

Oklahoma City gets the gold medal for lowest unemployment rate in the nation after a few months of only taking silver. Read more
 
Economy - 04.05.2012

State sees drop in revenues for first time in two years

After two years of solid revenue growth, the Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office reported totals slipped in March based on gross receipts. Read more
 
Economy - 04.02.2012

Oklahoma City receives top credit ratings

When it comes to credit ratings, Oklahoma City is doing AAA-OK.
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Economy - 03.07.2012

Tinker to lose 948 positions

A drawback of military personnel and operations through cuts to the Department of Defense budget outlined in Pres. Barack Obama’s 2013 budget will mean a net loss of 948 positions at Tinker Air Force Base. It will inactivate the U.S. Air Force's 3rd Combat Communications Group, also known as the Third Herd. Read more
 
Economy - 02.24.2012

Moving in

More national brands eye local metro market

Since Oklahoma City rang in 2012, two high-profile national brands opened stores in the metro area, a continuing trend for retailers that previously had little interest in the market. While Anthropologie and Dave & Buster’s had people shouting from the rooftops, many smaller regional and national brands moved here or expanded their presence. Read more
 
Economy - 02.24.2012

Chamber’s charge

Greater Oklahoma City Chamber pools resources to help individuals and companies acclimate to the metro

When Cole Perryman moved from Tulsa to Washington, D.C., with his wife a few years ago, the couple felt on their own, in terms of getting acquainted with the city.

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Economy - 02.10.2012

Forecasters see big things for city, downtown in 2012

Clandestine corporate headquarter plans, water, web startups and onion burgers were the topics of discussion at the yearly Commercial Real Estate Council’s Forecast. The event brought together commercial real estate experts to discuss the state of the local market, hear from experts, and get a look at what is expected for the coming year. Read more
 
Economy - 02.01.2012

Edmond exceeds 2010 in commercial and residential permits in 2011

Edmond continued to add jobs and employers in 2011 as the city and state worked toward recovery after the recession of the preceding years. For Edmond, the proof of recovery for the city of 83,019 was in the numbers. Read more
 
Economy - 01.19.2012

U.S. Commerce Department invests $1 million in Midwest City business

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration today announced a $1 million investment to the city of Midwest City, and the Midwest City Utilities Authority to construct infrastructure improvements to help develop Soldier Creek Business and Industrial Park. Read more
 
Economy - 01.17.2012

Oklahoma City women business owners report growth in 2012

In a poll conducted last week by EWF International, over 67% of Women Business Owners in the Oklahoma City Metro Area plan on hiring new employees this year. Read more
 
Economy - 12.22.2011

Most state CPAs stay financially optimistic for 2012

More than half of state certified public accountants say Oklahoma will continue moving in the right economic direction in 2012. Read more
 
Economy - 12.21.2011

Getting defensive

New industry alliance primed for success

A new alliance is helping defense industry businesses go on the offensive. Read more
 
Economy - 12.21.2011

Norman lowdown

The city of 110,000 boasts strong retail, a thriving music festival and, oh, yeah, OU Sooners football.

Anyone who only thinks of Norman as home to the University of Oklahoma is missing the bigger picture. Read more
 
Economy - 12.15.2011

Oklahoma City named number one for economic security

A recent analysis by The Urban Institute’s MetroTrends team found Oklahoma City to be No. 1 in the nation for economic security, when compared to the 100 largest metros. Read more
 
Economy - 11.22.2011

Economic engines

Elected officials, business leaders gather in Norman for economic development summit

For those interested in economic development, creating jobs and boosting the state’s economy, there was no better place to be Oct. 3-4 than in Norman for the Economic Development Summit, presented by the Oklahoma Professional Economic Development Council. Read more
 
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