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.
The investment includes $50 million for diabetes research and $100 million to educate health professionals, recruit researchers, and expand OU’s medical research infrastructure.
Oklahoma Primary Aluminum’s proposed investment includes roughly 1,000 permanent plant jobs, with broader employment gains across construction, suppliers, and other businesses.
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…
A partnership with High Plains Technology Center links technical training to employment, with 51 graduates hired since 2023.
A $1.86 million airport project added three hangars, including space for the aircraft kit manufacturer’s production and builder-assist programs.
The project includes an approximately 130,000-square-foot facility to expand support for Tinker Air Force Base and the surrounding aerospace industry.
OG&E is securing equipment needed to deliver power to the proposed facility, which would produce up to 50,000 metric tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate annually.
CareerTech leaders proposed giving high school students more time for workplace training as employers seek additional workers.
The 25,000-square-foot facility expands the company’s ability to repair aging simulator components, store training equipment, and support relocations worldwide.
The agreement awaits regulatory approval and includes long-term payment commitments and protections against shifting costs to other ratepayers.
Blue Impact grants will support workforce opportunities, food access, housing, and health care across the state.
The Lawton hospital CEO will join OU Health in November, overseeing hospital and clinic operations and several major expansion projects.