Record Investment, Global Momentum and a Blueprint for Growth
April 28, 2026
By John Budd, CEO, Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Forget what you think you know about Oklahoma. We have the sites, we have the energy, we have the workforce and we have the most business-friendly environment in the country. Today, Oklahoma is a state built for the future. Coming off a year of record-breaking capital investment, strategic industry growth and an enhanced workforce pipeline, this is one of the most dynamic economic moments in our state’s history.
Governor Stitt says Oklahoma is the most business-friendly state in the nation. ...
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