Oklahoma - Expansion Solutions

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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Previously Archived Features

FABTECH 2026

October 21, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - Friday, October 23, 2026 FABTECH provides a convenient venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing needs. Location:…

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10 November 2026

TEDC FALL BASIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE

November 10, 2026 - November 13, 2026

https://texasedc.org/programs/basic-economic-development-courses Date: November 10-13, 2026 The Texas BEDC is offered three times per year. The BEDC will provide the participant with a comprehensive understanding of the keys of successful economic development. For those new to the profession, the BEDC is the first step toward professional certification. The BEDC is accredited by the International Economic Development…

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Economic Development News

Copado to Establish Global Headquarters in New Orleans, Creating 59 New Jobs

October 20, 2026

Thorpe Specialty Services Breaks Ground on Pearland Center of Excellence

October 20, 2026

Xingyu Plans $50 Million Automotive Lighting Facility in Landis, North Carolina

October 20, 2026

Smart Shooter Expands U.S. Operations with New Offices in Herndon, Virginia

October 19, 2026

SANY Nutrition Group Opens $30M Plus Food Manufacturing Facility in Arkansas

October 19, 2026

Hanwha Defense USA Plans $2.2 Billion Munitions Campus in Pine Bluff, Arkansas

October 19, 2026

Hitachi Energy Plans $479M Transformer Insulation Factory in London, Ontario

October 16, 2026

HPE Plans $75M Expansion in Wisconsin

October 16, 2026

Discovery 2 Scale Plans Nambé Pueblo Headquarters, Creating More Than 80 Jobs

October 16, 2026

River View Farms Expands in Orleans, Indiana, Plans Up to 63 New Jobs

October 16, 2026

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