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Oklahoma makes its pitch for the next generation of flight
Joby Aviation’s Oklahoma City stop puts autonomous flight on display and the state’s aviation workforce in focus.
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Greenheck plans $300 million Owasso expansion, more than 700 new jobs
The manufacturer will convert the former Macy’s distribution facility into a new operation, more than doubling its manufacturing footprint in Oklahoma.
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Hamm commits record $150 million to OU health research, workforce
The investment includes $50 million for diabetes research and $100 million to educate health professionals, recruit researchers, and expand OU’s medical research infrastructure.
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Study projects $49 billion economic impact from proposed Inola aluminum plant
Oklahoma Primary Aluminum’s proposed investment includes roughly 1,000 permanent plant jobs, with broader employment gains across construction, suppliers, and other businesses.
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Vega acquires Tulsa-based Toklan in $15 million deal
OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — Vega Upstream JV completed its acquisition of Tulsa-based Toklan Oil and Gas Corp. and affiliated companies for a net purchase price of $15 million, expanding its operations in the Western Anadarko Basin, according to a company announcement. Toklan operates 28 producing wells on approximately 7,000 net acres and holds interests in more than 250 additional wells operated by other companies. Combined net production from the portfolio recently totaled approximately 500 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The acquisition also includes West…
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Workforce innovation: How NextEra connects Oklahoma students with energy careers
A partnership with High Plains Technology Center links technical training to employment, with 51 graduates hired since 2023.
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Bearhawk Aircraft gains production space at Fairview airport
A $1.86 million airport project added three hangars, including space for the aircraft kit manufacturer’s production and builder-assist programs.
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