Meet Heather Turner, Executive Director of the newly established CORE (Community Outreach and Revitalization Enterprise) division at Commerce. Listen to Heather's vision for supporting the CORE of Oklahoma. #COREOklahoma
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
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About us
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the primary economic development entity in the state. What we do: Business Attraction, Creation and Retention We recruit new businesses to the state by promoting the great assets we have for businesses to succeed. We work to foster an entrepreneurial culture and infrastructure in Oklahoma to encourage the start-up of new businesses and partner with communities to ensure existing businesses grow and prosper. Community Development We partner with city and county elected officials and community leaders to help raise incomes, improve the quality of life for local residents, and help local businesses to thrive. Through federal funding, we oversee vital infrastructure and human services investments that help position communities as favorable for business attraction.
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http://www.okcommerce.gov
External link for Oklahoma Department of Commerce
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- Oklahoma City, OK
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900 N. Stiles Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104, US
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Updates
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The Gatesway Foundation, Inc. was recently awarded an Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program (OIEP) grant of $150,000 for use to launch their pilot program for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, facilitating their mission to encourage independence and provide opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities that will enable them to live and work in the community and improve their quality of life.
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Congrats to Frederick, Okla., and Tillman County on last week's groundbreaking of the new Comanche County Memorial Hospital. “This is the first time in 50 years that a hospital has been rebuilt after closure, except for one instance in Kansas following a tornado,” Oklahoma State Rep. Trey Caldwell said in a prepared statement. “This is a turning point for rural Oklahoma, and I hope it shows other communities that a lot of good can happen when people work together.” Read more about this transformative event: https://lnkd.in/gzfZFJid
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Commerce is looking a Content Marketing Manager! This position includes writing for our social media accounts, drafting news releases and quotes, developing content for print and digital communication and more. Apply by Sept 9th: www.okcommerce.gov/jobs
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Another great win for Oklahoma's film & television sector!
Primarily filmed in Guthrie, Oklahoma, "Reagan" is now in theatres! Detailing the life of the former U.S. President through the voice of a KGB agent, the biopic, which used the state’s film incentive, stars Dennis Quaid alongside an extensive roster of local talent, including Rachel Cannon, Randy Wayne, Darci Lynne, Robert Peters, Skip Schwink and more. Portions of post-production were completed in Oklahoma, including work from local companies such as Boiling Point Media. The film also features music from Oklahoma duo The Imaginaries who sing “My Eyes Adored You.” #OkieFilm #OkieMusic Governor Kevin Stitt has declared today "Reagan Film Day"! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ATpRVm Learn about the filming of "Reagan" in Oklahoma: https://bit.ly/3T9ybqp
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Oklahoma is taking the lead in preparations for the upcoming Route 66 Centennial! Sixteen more projects have been selected to receive more than $6.6 million in awards from the Oklahoma Route 66 Grant Program. These awards are helping our state preserve the cultural heritage of this historic highway and foster economic growth in the local communities it traverses. #COREOklahoma #Route66 #MotherRoad Read more: https://lnkd.in/gYUQfv6X
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Last week Westwin Elements, the nation’s first major nickel refinery, celebrated the opening of its cobalt/nickel pilot plant in Lawton, advancing its dedication to localizing nickel production to the U.S. and addressing critical minerals challenges through its innovation and sustainable practices.
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Some of our Research Specialists recently visited with the Sulphur Chamber Of Commerce to share how they can leverage the Rapid Community Response Program to help local businesses create demand for labor and assist former Michelin employees through an entrepreneurship loan program. Learn how the program is supporting South Central Oklahoma: https://lnkd.in/gy5wmSMg
Rapid Community Response Program - Oklahoma Department of Commerce
https://www.okcommerce.gov
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The Commerce team joined Congressman Tom Cole and Norman Economic Development Coalition for a tour of CHASM Advanced Materials, Inc.'s carbon nanotube plant where they are performing innovative research and producing nanotubes with a variety of uses to innovate the way concrete and many other materials are utilized. We are excited for Chasm’s expansion project, bringing more quality jobs and serving a strong supply chain in Oklahoma. #COREOklahoma
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The City of Collinsville is now film friendly certified with the Oklahoma Film and Music Office! “I am truly excited for Collinsville to be a film friendly community. This designation reflects the efforts of the state to boost our involvement in the film industry. I feel Collinsville has a rich historical significance and many great locations for filming opportunities.” - Chuck Falls, City Manager. Learn more at the link below. #filmfriendly #COREOklahoma https://lnkd.in/gY4chhda