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Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma

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I f the first things that come to mind when you think about Oklahoma are oil rigs, Sooner football and endless revivals of a beloved Broadway musical, it’s time to think again. billion in Oklahoma over the next three years. By Jack Rogers From the May/June 2016 Issue. Fallin has a plan that works, and the results to prove it.

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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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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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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

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Design regulations are supposed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of residents, but superficial and excessive rules that price lower- and moderate-income families out of the market should not be prioritized over the need to address the housing affordability problem. NAHB Housing Policy Briefing. For more, visit nahb.org. .

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LOCATION FOCUS: Sooner or Later You’ll Choose Oklahoma

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The incubator program offers affordable space with flexible leases to tenants; a graduated lease package; access to a team of business experts for advice, finance counseling, marketing suggestions, accounting solutions; and a 10-year state income tax exemption.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs. ALABAMA - updated for 2014. They are: The Renewal Program.

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For Sarah Hernandez, The Korte Company made her American dream come true

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While studying biology at the University of Oklahoma, she also juggled multiple jobs to pay tuition and rent. But the schedule was exhausting, and she stepped back from her studies to focus on getting her finances in order. Her father moved to Oklahoma from Romania without knowing a lick of English. He came to the U.S.