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SWEP opens North American headquarters in Tulsa

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:52:34 CST

SWEP, a leading manufacturer of brazed plate heat exchangers, celebrated the grand opening of its North American headquarters in Tulsa May 16. The company began operations in Tulsa this year to support its growing customer demand. Company officials, clients, Tulsa Regional Chamber representatives, the Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce and others joined SWEP for its grand opening and open house at 12122 E. 55th Street.

Headquartered in Landskrona, Sweden, SWEP operates 35 facilities around the world and employs over 850 people worldwide. SWEP is part of Dover Corporation. The company’s Tulsa operations will be based at 12122 E. 55th Street, Suite A & B.

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Taylor Forge constructs new Tulsa facility, plans workforce expansion

Thu, 2 May 2013 19:52:34 CST

Taylor Forge Engineered Systems is marking its expansion in the Gas Processing and Heat Transfer business with construction of a new manufacturing center in Tulsa.

Brien Thorstenberg named V.P. of Economic Development for Tulsa Regional Chamber

Thu, 2 May 2013 19:52:34 CST

The Tulsa Regional Chamber announced that Muskogee City-County Port Authority Director of Business and Economic Development Brien Thorstenberg will assume the role of V.P. of economic development effective May 20.

Tulsa Regional Chamber hosts 2013 Tulsa Regional Day at the Capitol

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:52:34 CST

The Tulsa Regional Chamber hosted legislators, regional partners and local leaders today as the Tulsa region traveled to the state Capitol for Tulsa Regional Day at the Capitol.

Mclaughlin named Chamber Sr. VP of economic development

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:52:34 CST

The Tulsa Regional Chamber promoted Justin McLaughlin to the role of Sr. Vice President of Economic Development.

Tulsa�s Future economic development plan bolsters state economy, Governor says

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:52:34 CST

The Tulsa region is integral to Oklahoma’s economic success, with the Tulsa Regional Chamber-led Tulsa’s Future plan playing a leading role in the state’s economic development.

Tulsa named a top city for entrepreneurs

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:52:34 CST

Tulsa is a leading city for entrepreneurs, ranking No. 7 among the top mid-sized city, according to a recent survey conducted by “Under 30 CEO.” The publication touts Tulsa’s Vision 2015 initiative as a catalyst for small business development. In addition, the area’s many institutions of higher learning and other attributes are highlighted.

Driver iQ opens headquarters in Tulsa

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:52:34 CST

Driver iQ, a division of CARCO Group, Inc., the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and the Tulsa Regional Chamber are pleased to announce that Driver iQ has opened its headquarters office at 110 W. 7th St. in Tulsa. The new headquarters is part of company growth that could add as many as 100 jobs.

Air travel survey assesses airline market potential in Tulsa region

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:52:34 CST

The Tulsa International Airport, in partnership with the Tulsa Regional Chamber and the Direct Flights Task Force, have launched the Tulsa Regional Air Service Initiative, a coordinated effort to gather input from regional businesses and air travelers to gauge Tulsa’s potential of increased direct flights to cities across the nation.

River Spirit Casino announces major expansion in partnership with Margaritaville

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:52:34 CST

River Spirit Casino has announced its plans for a phase II development project that will feature a Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant, a 500-room upscale hotel tower, a spa, convention and meeting center and other new restaurants.
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Business, community leaders show support of American Airlines-US Airways merger

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:52:34 CST

Business and community leaders packed a Tulsa Regional Chamber news conference room Feb. 15 to announce their support for the merger between American Airlines and U.S. Airways – a move that would form the nation’s largest air carrier.

Chamber and regional partners announce near-record 907 jobs in January

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 19:52:34 CST

The Tulsa Regional Chamber, Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett, Tulsa County Commission Chair Karen Keith and regional partners in economic development reported at a Feb. 4 news conference that a near-record 907 primary jobs were added in January 2013.

Sawyer Manufacturing constructs new Tulsa facility, plans for continued growth

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 19:52:34 CST

Tulsa-based Sawyer Manufacturing has begun moving into a newly-constructed facility as the company plans further growth in the Tulsa region. The designer and manufacturer of pipeline and welding equipment has hired about 10 employees in recent months, with plans to add at least five more in the near future.

Manufacturer chooses Tulsa for North American headquarters

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:52:34 CST

SWEP, the world's leading supplier of brazed plate heat exchangers (BPHEs) for use in the heat transfer industry, announced it will begin operations in the Tulsa area in 2013 to support its growing customer demand. The company will initially hire 25 employees to staff the operation, with an additional 30 to 50 employees being added by 2015.

Verizon announces 500 Tulsa-region jobs

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:52:34 CST

Verizon has announced plans to establish a financial services hub at its facility at Cherokee Industrial Park in Tulsa, bringing 500 high-paying jobs to the region. Chamber officials said Verizon’s hiring plans are among the largest Tulsa-area job-creation announcements in years.

Borets-Weatherford breaks ground on R & D center, plans workforce expansion

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:52:34 CST

Energy sector manufacturing firm Borets-Weatherford broke ground today on a new research and development center and announced plans to expand its Tulsa-region workforce. The Tulsa Regional Chamber assisted in the announcement.

Borets-Weatherford is constructing a 15,000-square-foot research and development lab, and plans to add at least 30 employees in northeast Oklahoma. The new lab is a continuing investment in R&D that will provide the capability for full scope and automated testing of pumps, motors and motor seals.

Borets-Weatherford U.S., Inc. President & CEO Kim Arnold said, “We are eager to get this state-of-the-art R&D Lab completed as part of our long-term strategy to be the leader in bringing new equipment and technology to the electric submersible pumping system market.”

Global consulting and solutions firm capSpire to expand Tulsa workforce

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 19:52:34 CST

Global commodity trading and risk management consulting and solutions firm capSpire, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and the Tulsa Metro Chamber, has announced plans to bring 30 new jobs to Tulsa over the next three years through the state’s 21st Century Quality Jobs Program.

City of Tulsa, Tulsa County and the Tulsa Metro Chamber announce downtown development effort

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 19:52:34 CST

City, Chamber and County officials today detailed how a consultant group will work to implement the downtown master plan approved by the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and the Downtown Coordinating Council and adopted in 2010 by the Tulsa City Council.

The Forge hosts grand opening of new space

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:52:34 CST

TYPros small business incubator, The Forge, finds permanent home in Wright building

Renovations have been underway for months inside the Wright Building, as Tulsa’s Young Professionals (TYPros) prepared the space to become a new permanent home for The Forge, a small business incubator founded by TYPros.

Chamber unites industry, education and commerce to advance demand-driven aerospace training

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:52:34 CST

The Tulsa Metro Chamber, Tulsa Community College and other regional partners in industry and education announced that Tulsa Community College is part of a consortium receiving nearly $15 million in federal grant funding to establish a nationally-recognized aerospace certificate program.

Sand Springs-based Piping Enterprise Companies to add 180 jobs

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:52:34 CST

Piping Enterprise Co., Inc., based in Sand Springs, has been approved through the Quality Jobs program and is planning to add 180 jobs to the Tulsa region. Piping Enterprise is a specialty welding company that can provide shop fabrication and field installation services

Tulsa, state economies strengthen

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:52:34 CST

The Tulsa region ranks among the 10 national leaders in the September edition of the On Numbers Economic Index (ONEI).

Clear Edge Filtration building new global headquarters, expanding workforce in Tulsa

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 19:52:34 CST

Clear Edge Filtration Inc., a leading producer of integrated industrial process filtration solutions, is constructing a new global headquarters in Tulsa, with plans to increase its Tulsa workforce under way.

Chamber President and CEO earns prestigious honor from national economic development organization

Wed, 8 Aug 2012 19:52:34 CST

Tulsa Metro Chamber President and CEO Mike Neal is being honored as an Honorary Life Member of the Southern Economic Development Council, the oldest and largest regional economic development association in North America.

Tulsa Metro Chamber communications earn national honors

Tue, 7 Aug 2012 19:52:34 CST

The Tulsa Metro Chamber is being honored with multiple awards from a national organization, the Southern Economic Development Council, recognizing excellence in communications materials related to economic development. In all, the Chamber is being honored with nine awards in categories ranging from marketing materials to internal communications and reports.

Lufthansa Technik expands Tulsa region operations, workforce

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:52:34 CST

Lufthansa Technik Component Services (LTCS), headquartered in Tulsa, has significantly expanded its local operations and workforce, with plans for further growth under way, the Tulsa Metro Chamber and state and local officials announced Aug. 1.

Chamber wins international honor for business retention and expansion program

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:52:34 CST

The Tulsa Metro Chamber’s economic development division has garnered an international honor, earning recognition for its business retention and expansion program from Business Retention and Expansion International.

Tulsa region remains a top U.S. hub for manufacturing

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:52:34 CST

As the Tulsa region continues a trend of economic growth and lowering unemployment, the area’s strong manufacturing base is playing a significant role.

Tulsa region jobless rate continues to drop

Wed, 30 May 2012 19:52:34 CST

The Tulsa region’s unemployment rate dropped significantly in April, falling to 4.9 percent.

Small businesses thrive in Oklahoma's business-friendly environment

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:52:34 CST

In a recent survey of 6,000 small-business owners from across the nation, Oklahoma was one of only three states to receive an the top rating for business friendliness. Oklahoma ranked as the third friendliest state nationwide in regard to its climate for small business.

Energy firm QEP Resources expands Tulsa area workforce

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:52:34 CST

QEP Resources, Inc. (NYSE: QEP), a leading independent natural gas and crude oil exploration and production company, intends to bring more than 50 jobs to the Tulsa region during 2012, in conjunction with a decision to consolidate its Southern Region offices in Tulsa.

Chamber�s economic development division earns international recognition

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:52:34 CST

The Tulsa Metro Chamber’s economic development division has received one of the highest distinctions for a program of its kind, accreditation through the International Economic Development Council’s Accredited Economic Development Organization process. The Tulsa Metro Chamber’s economic development program is the 31st recipient worldwide of the honor.

Tulsa among nation�s best places to find a job

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 19:52:34 CST

The Fiscal Times has named the Tulsa region one of the nation’s top areas for job seekers.

Chamber announces more than 370 new jobs and hiring from four regional companies

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:52:34 CST

The Tulsa Metro Chamber announced today a group of Tulsa-area companies’ plans to grow its respective workforces, resulting in a significant number of jobs created.

Tulsa aerospace industry surges

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 19:52:34 CST

The aerospace industry is beginning cyclical upturns in employment, production and orders, industry executives said. In Tulsa, the resurgence is evident in job growth.

Opening of Google data center near Pryor celebrated

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:52:34 CST

Google recently held an official opening event at its data center near Pryor. The opening was celebrated Sept. 29 at the MidAmerica Industrial Park.

Tulsa top in state for manufacturing jobs

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:52:34 CST

Tulsa is the leader in Oklahoma in regard to manufacturing employment, according to industrial directory Oklahoma Manufacturers Register.

Forbes magazine showcases Tulsa�s own Mr. George Kaiser

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:52:34 CST

The latest addition of Forbes magazine showcases Tulsa’s own Mr. George Kaiser. This feature story highlights Mr. Kaiser’s tremendous investment in early-childhood education, titled, “George Kaiser’s $10 Billion Bet.”

Tulsa Metro Chamber wins big with economic development awards

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:52:34 CST

Jim Fram, senior vice president for economic development for the Tulsa Metro Chamber, was awarded Fellow Member status by the International Economic Development Council for attaining unusual stature in the field of economic development and closely related disciplines.

Tulsa on top 20 metros list during recovery

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:52:34 CST

Tulsa is among the 20 strongest-performing metros based on its economic performance during their recovery from the recession, according to a recent report by the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution.

Tulsa Chamber�s Jim Fram appointed to board of economic development course

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:52:34 CST

Jim Fram, senior vice president for economic development for the Tulsa Metro Chamber, has been appointed to the board of directors of Heartland Basic Economic Development Course.

Tulsa area hiring outlook among best in the nation

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:52:34 CST

Tulsa area employers are expected to hire during the fourth quarter at a rate that's among the highest in the United States, according to a new survey.

Tulsa recognized for real estate value gains

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 19:52:34 CST

Online real estate database Zillow named Tulsa the fourth metro area on list of 10 areas with the greatest real estate value gains over the last five years. The news is the latest of several recent announcements related to the Tulsa area’s value and healthy business climate.

Magazine ranks Tulsa number one for cost of living value

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 19:52:34 CST

Adding to an ever-expanding list of accolades for the Tulsa metro in regard to the area’s business-friendly environment and value, a business publication has put Tulsa at the top of its list for having a low cost of living.

Tulsa, six area chambers collaborate to create regional economic growth

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:52:34 CST

Historic agreement to collaborate on projects and advocacy to benefit region

The Tulsa Metro Chamber and six area Chambers of Commerce signed a commitment to regional economic growth at a special ceremony on Friday. The compact includes the Chambers of in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Jenks, Sapulpa, Sand Springs and Owasso.

Tulsa listed in top 10 metro areas for growth in green jobs

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:52:34 CST

In a recent infographic article discussing “green” jobs, Tulsa was highlighted as one of top 10 metro areas that have experienced the greatest growth in green jobs between 2003 and 2010.

Archer Grocery to fill grocery store void downtown

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:52:34 CST

Blake Ewing announced at a press conference this morning that his next entrepreneur effort will be a grocery store in the Brady District downtown. The grocery store will fill a much-discussed need for downtown patrons looking to purchase just a loaf of bread or some orange juice.

Word Industries announces new facility, jobs

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:52:34 CST

40,000 SQ FT Tulsa Manufacturing Facility to Fabricate Metering piping systems for Oil & Gas Industries

Word Industries Fabrication LLC, an Oklahoma Owned and Operated Company, has opened a new Metering Division in Tulsa. CEO Tom Word said the manufacturing facility will fabricate and assemble metering and piping systems for use in the Natural Gas and Oil and Liquids Industries.

ONE PLACE TOWER BREAKS GROUND

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:52:34 CST

Downtown Tulsa’s skyline is set to have a new addition. Developers broke ground today on the 18-story One Place Tower. The tower is situated in a prominent location directly in front of the iconic BOK Center. The nearly one-third million square feet of office space is 100 percent leased with additional retail and restaurants space located on the ground floor.

New downtown website TulsaDowntown.org launches

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:52:34 CST

The Tulsa Metro Chamber has launched a new website, TulsaDowntown.org, focused on economic development to leverage the progressive growth and public investment in the BOK Center, ONEOK Field, expanded Convention Center, new hotel and residential properties and more.

Governor Mary Fallin Signs Legislative Priorities into Law

Wed, 25 May 2011 19:52:34 CST

Bills include workers’ compensation reform, job-creation tools, government modernization initiatives, education reform

Governor Mary Fallin signed several key pieces of her legislative agenda into law today at a public bill signing session with legislators and state leaders. The governor signed 8 bills, all of which completed goals laid out by Fallin in her state of the state address.

Hardesty Arts Center breaks ground

Wed, 25 May 2011 19:52:34 CST

The former Visual Arts Center renamed in recognition of $2.65 million gift from Hardesty Family Foundation

The Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa (AHCT) today celebrated breaking ground on the new Hardesty Arts Center in the heart of the Brady Arts District, surprising guests with an eleventh-hour name change.

Number of Tulsa�s direct flights increases

Mon, 4 Apr 2011 19:52:34 CST

Tulsa International Airport has increased its number of direct flights with a new, nonstop service between Tulsa and Washington, D.C. The United Express flight will provide service to the nation’s capitol through Washington Dulles International Airport.

Governor and legislature restore aerospace workforce incentive

Mon, 4 Apr 2011 19:52:34 CST

Gov. Mary Fallin’s signature today marked an end to a year-long effort to restore what the Tulsa Metro Chamber calls a critical workforce incentive bill to retain Oklahoma’s college graduates and bolster the aerospace industry.

Tulsa companies honored by Small Business Administration

Sun, 3 Apr 2011 19:52:34 CST

Three Tulsans are among several Oklahomans being honored by the U.S. Small Business Administration during an April 21 luncheon at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.

Information security industry growing in Tulsa

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:52:34 CST

Tulsa’s Future II, the second five-year phase of the Chamber’s ongoing economic development plan, focuses on industries identified as those most concentrated in the Tulsa region with the greatest growth and job creation potential.

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