Collaboration is key to regional success
- Kenton Tsoodle
- Sep 30
- 1 min read
As previously shared in the Journal Record
Last week was the annual State of the Region address, which served as a reminder of how well our region lives up to the Oklahoma Standard: when one community succeeds, we view it as an achievement for all. As panelists from across our ten-county region shared insights highlighting recent progress and development, it was clear that OKC is thriving because of our collaboration and our trust between communities. Together, the central Oklahoma region is shaping a brighter future.
As proud residents, we are aware of the strengths that our area has to offer. With abundant land available, lower costs for land, labor, and energy, central Oklahoma is an extremely appealing location for new businesses to relocate. Our Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) status in Oklahoma City additionally reduces costs associated with duties, tariffs, taxes, and processing fees. Plus, with tax incentives and TIFs, which the Alliance team helps businesses acquire, our region offers a cost-effective opportunity for businesses.
The central Oklahoma region is filled with a large variety of industries, from the burgeoning film and entertainment industries to the traditional manufacturing plants to the nationally recognized aerospace and technology industries to the growing tourism industry, including sports and destination tourism. This diversity of industry across the region is a major attraction for interested organizations.
