CEO Guide to Site Selection

Oklahoma

Building Momentum

Oklahoma is experiencing a growth surge, with new capital investments reaching $14 billion in 2024, the highest in its history. Projects span sectors from advanced manufacturing to energy technology. The aerospace sector remains a driving force in the state, and greater Oklahoma City now supports more than $8.8 billion in annual output and over 80,000 jobs. New manufacturing initiatives, infrastructure upgrades and strategic tax records are helping drive further momentum.

“Top-tier companies around the world see what’s happening in our state, and they are lining up to reinvest and do business in Oklahoma. We’ve cut taxes and red tape, created business courts, and now we’re seeing the hard work pay off with almost $14 billion in new capital investment.”
Kevin Stitt
Governor

TAXES

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top corporate income tax

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on the Tax Foundation’s State Tax Competitiveness Index

EDUCATION

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of adults 25 years of age and older graduated high school

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of adults age 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or higher

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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RIGHT TO WORK STATE

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QUALITY OF LIFE

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POPULATION GROWTH

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increase between 2020 and 2024

KEY INCENTIVES

21st Century Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program: Offers a cash grant of up to 10 percent on taxable payroll for businesses that create at least 10 full-time jobs.

EDCs

Oklahoma Department of Commerce Economic Development Services

okcommerce.gov

Oklahoma City Economic Development

okc.gov/departments/economic-development

Greater Oklahoma City Economic Development

greateroklahomacity.com

Tulsa’s Future

tulsasfuture.com

BIG DEALS

  • CBC Global Ammunition announced in May 2025 that it would expand its operations in Northeast Oklahoma, creating 350 jobs.
  • Emirates Global Aluminum announced in May 2025 that it would build the first primary aluminum production plant in the U.S. in 45 years in Oklahoma, a $4 billion project.
  • Firehawk Aerospace announced in May 2025 that it would build a $22 million manufacturing facility in Lawton.
  • Vudoo Gun Works announced in August 2025 it will relocate its headquarters to Prague.
  • Google announced in August 2025 that it will invest an additional $9 billion in the state within the next two years in cloud and AI infrastructure.
  • Tinker Air Force Based announced in July 2025 a significant expansion that will bring 1,000 more jobs to the Oklahoma City region.

BIG COMPANIES

Three Fortune 500 company HQs in the state.

Roundtable

Strategic Planning Workshop

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process

Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:

  1. Lack of systematic approach (70%)
  2. Laundry lists without prioritization (68%)
  3. Decisions based on personalities rather than facts and information (65%)

 

Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns.  They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning.  Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process.  This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented.  If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form.  The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.

To sign up, select this option in your registration form. Additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.

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Women in Leadership Seminar and Peer Discussion

2:00 - 5:00 pm

Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations. 

Limited space available.

To sign up, select this option in your registration form. Additional fee of $495 will be added to your total.

Golf Outing

10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS

General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.

The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.

To sign up, select this option in your registration form. Additional fee of $295 will be added to your total.