OEDC

The Economic Development Resource for Oklahoma

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That’s a wrap for our 2020 #OEDCDay at the Capitol! Thanks to all our generous sponsors and see you all next year!

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Our lunch and learn featured Chris Schwinden with @SiteSelectionGr who discussed how Oklahoma ranks among other states in funding for workforce training, customized training resources, tuition support for students, and collaboration amongst state training institutions. #OEDCDay

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Proudly presenting our 2019 Legislative Adovcates:
@charles_mccall3 and @oksenthompson! #OEDCDay

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Lots to hear from Senate leaders about prioritizing economic development in Oklahoma! #OEDCDay

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Great to hear from House leaders about the importance of economic development to our state! #OEDCDay

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We are getting ready for our annual #OEDCDay at the Capitol! See you all soon and thanks to our sponsors!

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The @TulsaChamber is looking for its new Director, Shared Services, Cyber Security & Innovation. For more information, please click here: https://t.co/Rp1Xg0euvX

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Career Opportunity: The Tahlequah Regional Development Authority (TRDA) is seeking a strong leader to serve as the Director of Economic Development. Click here to learn more: https://t.co/t1JerHADf0

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#TopTen Economic Growth Plan
6. Workforce development
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5. Prepare Communities for Growth
"We have to have every community in Oklahoma aggressively trying to grow!"
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4. Create a Culture of Innovation
"We've got lots of investment capital in Oklahoma and we want make sure those dollars end up in the state."
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#TopTen Economic Growth Plan
3. Targeted Recruitment
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#2 - Grow our own!
"We can't just stand around with golden shovels - we have to grow our own!"
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#TopTen Economic Growth Plan - Step 1 - Create Brand.
Oklahoma has a lot to offer and it is time everyone knows it through a strong brand.
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Thanks to @BrentKisling with @OKcommerce for bringing our #OEDCAcademy to a close by sharing Oklahoma’s strategic vision for economic development.

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Our very own @BrentKisling is sharing our strategic vision for the future!
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Lessons learned on how economic development, education, tribal organizations, and state agencies worked to close the deal.
*It's a competition
*Partner, partner, partner
*Know your resources
*Don't give up.
*Incentives!
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Special thanks to Andrew Ralston with the @TulsaPort of Catoosa and Janet Smith with @PSOklahoma for sharing a case study on why teamwork is crucial to success in economic development. #OEDCAcademy

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"It's important in economic development to have your ducks in a row. You have to be prepared!"
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"The number one concern they had was how will you supply our workforce!"
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"Every meeting I was in I heard two things - Oklahoma is our number one performing site, and then it would be followed up with - where can we find people!"
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