Oklahoma Department of Commerce

06/10/2026

The Infrastructure Bet: Three Stories About Where American Industry Is Being Rebuilt.

Check out Commerce CEO John Budd on the Site & Facility Planning podcast discussing how Oklahoma's energy, infrastructure and business climate are helping drive the next generation of American manufacturing.

Episode 13 of The Site & Facility Planning Podcast explores Oklahoma’s $4B aluminum smelter bet, active infrastructure for grid constraints, and workforce training for clean energy facilities.

06/09/2026

Oklahoma is leading the way in strengthening domestic supply chains and onshoring critical mineral manufacturing, and USA Rare Earth is helping drive that momentum.

With its mission to build a world-class rare earth value chain, the company is not only advancing U.S. energy and national security but also investing in the future of Stillwater and the state of Oklahoma.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Jon Chiappe on being named the new Executive Director of CORE!

Jon has served at Commerce for more than two decades and is one of Oklahoma’s most respected economic developers. We know he’ll do great things in this new role.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce announced that Jon Chiappe will serve as the new Executive Director of the Oklahoma Office of Community Outreach and Revitalization Enterprise (CORE).

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Green Fuels Operating for breaking ground on a new $400 million refinery in Duncan!

Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) and Stephens County Commissioners hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Green Fuels Operating. Green Fuels Operating’s $400 million refinery will be located at the site of a former refining complex dating back to the 1920s, bringing clean-engineer...

05/27/2026

There are 2 weeks left for small businesses across Oklahoma to apply for the Patriot Pitch Competition, a national small business competition featuring $1 million cash prize pool. Applications are due June 10.
Eligibility details and application information are available through the SBA’s Freedom 250 initiative website, sba.gov/freedom250.

05/21/2026

Oklahoma's Public Private Partnership (P3) for Education facilitates industry workforce development where there is also a benefit to for-profit companies. Projects are intended to enhance an industry's competitiveness and the region and state economy.

Autry Technology Center is using the P3 for Education funds to repurpose an unused facility to expand their industry-specific training where they will partner with local businesses to help grow their workforce.

Learn more about P3 for Education: https://bit.ly/3poxZIh

05/20/2026

This year, we received a record 329 applications for the Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program (OIEP), and we approved projects at 262 companies, creating 1,211 jobs at existing Oklahoma businesses!

This is how we invest in companies that invest in Oklahoma.

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The Oklahoma Department of Commerce announced that the agency received a record 329 applications for the 2026 Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program.

05/20/2026

Centrally located in the heart of the nation, Oklahoma offers unmatched access to markets across the country and around the world, making it an ideal hub for both domestic and international distribution.

Many states represented at the Department of Commerce’s 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit not only wanted to win business from foreign investors, but also from the nation’s trucking industry.

05/19/2026

We're hiring! Join Commerce as an Industry Recruiter to help bring new business and industry investment to the state of Oklahoma. This position will focus on the manufacturing and advanced manufacturing sectors, playing a key role in attracting and expanding businesses across both rural and metropolitan communities.

📆 Deadline to apply: Friday, June 12
✍️ Learn more & apply: okcommerce.gov/jobs