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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Oklahoma economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. 3911): This incentive was created to attract growth industries and sectors to Oklahoma in the 21st Century. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) provides access to a team of highly skilled professionals who provide technical assistance, at no charge, to help streamline the development of projects and proposals. Source: Texas Workforce Commission). In October 2015, the Texas Workforce Commission announced the award of a $1.7

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Seismic Side Effects

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Oklahoma is among at least four U.S. Oklahoma is among at least four U.S. According to reports, most of the quakes in a swarm of temblors between Oklahoma City and Guthrie, OK have been accompanied by a loud explosive sound that’s been likened to a thunderclap or cannonball. or greater on the Richter Scale.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The updated Oklahoma incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. For a list of Oklahoma economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Using a formula that takes into account the new tax revenues generated by the 1,612 new jobs, the JDIG agreement authorizes the potential reimbursement to the company of up to $54 million paid over 12 years. The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), working with other state agencies, offers a Career Readiness Certificate to potential employees. population. million square feet.

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2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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However, recent developments have made it difficult to get an accurate fix on the metro pecking order in this critical employment sector, as jobs continue to shift between aerospace hubs in Wichita, Charleston, Seattle and Oklahoma City. Biotechnology companies account for 34.6 percent and medical device companies account for 21.6

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