The First Move is Easier in Tulsa
From aerospace to advanced manufacturing, Tulsa continues to attract companies across all industries. Learn more about how we attract the right companies, keeping our community’s needs in mind as the top priority.
A Welcoming Surprise for Business
Doing business in Tulsa is the easiest decision you can make. Businesses aren’t assigned numbers in Tulsa. Instead, each receives individualized services that bolster industry success. With a streamlined permitting process and forward-leaning momentum, the question isn’t how your business will fit into Tulsa, but how Tulsa can support your business’ growth.
TAEO has formed solid relationships with area agencies that allow us to effect change without compromising integrity. Businesses receive support for everything from site selection and incentives to workforce.
At the Heart of America
One of the many reasons Tulsa is such a great place to build is that it serves as a centralized transportation hub with a global reach.
Air
Tulsa International Airport offers direct flights to 26 destinations and hundreds of global destinations with one-stop layovers. Located just 8 miles north of downtown, TUL can take you anywhere.
Highway
In the epicenter of the I-44 trade corridor, a vital freight, commercial, and supply chain hub, Tulsa is connected to the entire U.S. market.
Rail
Tulsa has a rich railroad history and still plays an active role in major freight lines and shortlines today.
Waterway
The Tulsa area is home to multiple inland river ports, including the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, one of the largest, most inland river ports and multimodal shipping complexes in the U.S.
Looking for a Site-Ready Spot?
Fair Oaks Innovation Park is home to 2,000 acres inside city limits with infrastructure investment already in place and a development strategy built for long-term growth.
Industries in Tulsa with Unshakable Presence
Tulsa is an affordable and business-friendly city, ready to support innovative companies and ideas. From aerospace to finance, some of the nation’s largest industries thrive in Tulsa, offering a higher earning potential than state averages.
Advanced Manufacturing
As one of the nation’s top cities for advanced manufacturing, Tulsa brings growth for all businesses, the majority of which are small to medium-sized companies.
Energy
Tulsa was once known as the “Oil Capital of the World.” Today, Oklahoma is the No. 3 generator of wind energy in the nation, and clean energy from natural gas, wind, hydrogen and solar employs thousands of Tulsans.
Aerospace & Defense
As the second-largest sector in Oklahoma, Tulsa’s aerospace and defense industry is a captivating prospect for businesses. More than 75% of companies participate in Oklahoma’s statewide ACES initiative, which brings together Oklahoma’s industry, military and education aerospace leaders for sector growth.
Transportation & Logistics
With its northeastern Oklahoma positioning, many transportation and logistics companies find efficient access from the Midwest to the West Coast via its interstates, railroads, airports, waterways and Tulsa Ports. We’re poised midway between the East and West coasts with the ability to provide overnight over-road service from Houston to St. Louis.
The Opportunity is Here. Let’s Make It Yours.
Whether you’re building, investing or dreaming, TAEO is here to help you make it happen in Tulsa.
Michelle Barnett
Senior Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development