New "Oklahoma Welcomes You" mural by Alexander Tamahn started today @tulsaairports, commissioned through our #publicart program. Collab with @LtGovPinnell@OKcommerce@OKArtsCouncil. Check out the rendering of Tamahn's dynamic artist interpretation of the new state brand.
A pleasure meeting the new Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, General Lo. We talked about the delegation trip I led to Taiwan, and new ways to further showcase Oklahoma to the Taiwanese. Welcome, Dir General Lo!
Today, in celebration of #MFGOklahoma month, @BrentKisling@JSpringer20 and Rep @AveryFrix toured @GriffinFoods. They specialize in the production and packaging of food products with expertise in table syrups and mustards. Take a peek at how your favorite products are packaged.
On Wednesday, @SecretaryRoss announced the opening of a national grant competition funded through the Department’s @US_EDA to support America’s response to the coronavirus pandemic & future pandemics through innovation & entrepreneurship. Read more: https://t.co/ii4gKiDtdm
October is manufacturing month in Oklahoma. Manufacturers employ 1 in 12 Oklahomans and produce approximately 9.5% of OK's economic output. Follow along with @OKcommerce & @OKAlliance as they showcase companies all month. (photo from 2019)
Today, Commerce visited with M & M Machining, LLC in Morris, OK. This company manufactures radial engine parts and defense aircraft equipment for the aerospace industries, as well as, precision valve components for the oil and natural gas sector. #mfgoklahoma
To celebrate #MFGDay20 and MFG Month, the @OKAlliance and Commerce have been visiting with manufacturers across the state, including Western Industries Corporation who have been creating custom packaging solutions for their partners around the world for 45+ years. #mfgoklahoma
Today, @GovStitt signed a proclamation designating October as manufacturing month. To celebrate, Commerce and the @OkAlliance will be visiting manufacturers to recognize their impact on our state. First up: Progressive Stamping & Fabrication! #MFGOklahoma
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Last May, @DrinkMilos broke ground on a $60 million production facility in Cherokee Extension Industrial Park in Tulsa County. It was the culmination of three years of preparation and site selection work. Today they celebrated the grand opening! Congratulations Milo's Tea!
Joined @OKCommerce & community stakeholders from across the state today to discuss OK’s branding and recruitment efforts. Companies are looking to Oklahoma for their expansions/relocations like never before. It’s important that we show them what the hub of America has to offer.
Having a productive day with economic developers from around the state learning about how Oklahoma can play to its strategic advantages to recruit business.
Next up, @JSpringer20 announced the manufacturing portal. "No other state is doing this." This is just another way that Oklahoma is claiming its stake in the manufacturing world. #OKMakingtheCut
“Why not find partners in Oklahoma?”-@JSpringer20 Director of Business Development with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce discusses the benefits of localizing supply chains and #manufacturing. This would benefit the Okla. automotive industry alongside other state businesses.#EV
The #OKCaresTour stopped at Horn Equipment Company. They specialize in manufacturing, remanufacturing and rental of pressure control equipment in the oil and gas industry. They are also a CARES fund recipient. - @BrentKisling@seankouplen@GovStitt@JSpringer20