State Sen. Jolley Named Legislative Advocate of the Year
OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the statewide organization of economic developers met at the state Capitol today to tout their top three legislative issues this year: economic development incentives, workforce development training and workers’ compensation reform.
The Oklahoma Professional Economic Development Council (OEDC), an affiliate of The State Chamber of Oklahoma, has a pro-business, pro-jobs agenda that supports Gov. Mary Fallin’s efforts to improve Oklahoma’s overall business climate, attracting more jobs and investment to the state.
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February 15, 2011
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Economic Development Day Gives Statewide Professionals Chance to Discuss 2011 Legislative Agenda
Group names Rep. McNiel Legislative Advocate of the Year
Oklahoma City – Members of the statewide organization of economic developers met at the state Capitol today to educate legislators on their 2011 legislative agenda and name their legislative advocate of the year.
The Oklahoma Professional Economic Development Council (OEDC), an affiliate of The State Chamber of Oklahoma, has a pro-business, pro-jobs agenda that supports Governor Mary Fallin’s vision for Oklahoma.
January 26, 2011
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced she has selected Dave Lopez to serve as secretary of commerce.
Lopez is a longtime civic and community leader and currently serves as president of Oklahoma City-based American Fidelity Foundation, a charitable foundation that gives grants for economic development, education, human services and the arts.
“I’ve said from day one, my main focus as governor will be to improve our economy and work to create more jobs and opportunities for Oklahomans. The secretary of commerce will play an important role in that process,” Fallin said. “Dave Lopez has been a successful businessman and tremendous civic leader with connections all around the nation. He brings a great deal of expertise and enthusiasm to the job and I’m happy to have him serve in my cabinet. Dave is going to join an experienced and diverse cabinet dedicated to moving the state of Oklahoma forward.”
January 26, 2011
Oklahoma City—Members of the statewide organization of economic developers have voted to adopt the joint jobs agenda originally unveiled earlier this month by the state, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City chambers.
The agenda, which was approved by the Oklahoma Professional Economic Development Council (OEDC), includes reforms that, would help improve Oklahoma’s business climate and create new jobs. The joint agenda highlights the need to reform the state’s tort and and worker’s compensation systems. Health care, education reform and support for effective tax incentives are also legislative issues that will be important this session to encourage economic development and growth in Oklahoma.
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