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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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Lambda plans Mayes County data center, projects $500 million in taxes
The AI cloud company expects up to 1,000 construction jobs and 100 permanent positions at its proposed MidAmerica Industrial Park facility.
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Oklahoma marks 25 years of right to work
The 2001 vote followed decades of debate and a statewide campaign for worker choice and business recruitment.
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Inasmuch launches Bedrock fund with more than $7.2 million in grants
The inaugural awards support 12 organizations and initiatives focused on education, workforce development, housing, and community services.
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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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KIHOMAC plans $25 million Oklahoma City expansion
The project includes an approximately 130,000-square-foot facility to expand support for Tinker Air Force Base and the surrounding aerospace industry.