Okmulgee Area Development Corp

08/28/2026

There are days when progress is especially easy to see in Okmulgee. Today was one of them.

This morning, I had the opportunity to attend the groundbreaking for the new terminal at Okmulgee Regional Airport — another significant investment in an asset that is important not only to our community, but to our existing industries and future economic development opportunities. Check out the press release here: https://oklahoma.gov/aerospace/outreach-advocacy/newsroom/okmulgee-regional-airport-breaks-ground-on-new--2-5-million-term.html

I also stopped by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s beautiful new Citizen Services Building following their ribbon cutting today. What an impressive investment in serving their citizens and in Okmulgee, the capital of the Muscogee Nation. It's a beautiful facility and will serve the Nation and it's citizens well.

These are very different projects, led by different organizations and serving different purposes. But they are both part of the bigger picture of a community continuing to invest in its future.

Economic development is rarely one big thing. It’s infrastructure. It’s businesses investing and expanding. It’s public and private partners improving the assets that serve a community. And sometimes, it’s simply looking around and realizing that things are being built, improved and moved forward all around us. There are good things happening.

Congratulations to everyone who has worked to bring these projects to this point. It’s exciting to see continued investment and momentum in Okmulgee — and even more exciting to know there is more to come.

07/06/2026

Looking for your next job opportunity—or know someone who is?

We're happy to help spread the word about this upcoming hiring event hosted by Oklahoma Works Okmulgee. Events like these bring local employers and job seekers together in one place, making it easier to explore available positions, ask questions, and make valuable connections.

If you're searching for your first job, a career change, or your next step, this is a great opportunity to meet employers who are hiring.

Best of luck to everyone attending!

📢 Looking for your next career opportunity?

Join us this Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oklahoma Works Okmulgee office for a hiring event featuring multiple employers ready to connect with job seekers.

📅 Wednesday, July 8
🕚 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 1601 S. Wood Dr.

Come prepared with copies of your résumé and dress to make a great first impression. Whether you're looking for a new career, your first job, or your next opportunity, this is a great chance to meet employers hiring now.

We look forward to seeing you!

07/01/2026

Every successful company has a story—and often, it begins with a single moment that changes everything.

We love that Covington Aircraft is sharing the story behind their remarkable journey. For more than 50 years, they have built a worldwide reputation for excellence right here in Okmulgee, growing from one pivotal decision into an internationally respected aerospace company.

At OADC, we're proud to have featured Covington Aircraft as part of our Manufacturing Matters video series, highlighting the people, craftsmanship, and innovation that continue to make them a leader in the aviation industry.

After you watch this reel, take a few minutes to learn even more about Covington's story through our Manufacturing Matters video. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the outstanding manufacturers helping drive Okmulgee's economy every day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Eva-K9Cu9w&list=PLER27BxgtfMx1EgnjaZyzVJ_1kffPdE-d&index=7

07/01/2026

When most people hear the word superhighway, they think of roads.

We think of people.

Every day, countless individuals, businesses, educators, healthcare providers, manufacturers, public servants, volunteers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders are working—often behind the scenes—to move Okmulgee forward.

The Okmulgee Superhighway video is our way of recognizing that there are many lanes of progress, all converging to create opportunity, growth, and a stronger future for our community.

This video celebrates the collaboration, partnerships, and shared vision that continue to shape Okmulgee today and for generations to come.

Watch the video below, and if you'd like to learn more about doing business, investing, or building a future in Okmulgee, visit ChooseOkmulgee.com.

This video is presented by the Okmulgee Area Development Corporation (OADC) and was made possible through a grant from the Sam Viersen Family Foundation. Filming and production were provided by Roberds Studio in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

06/18/2026

A lot has changed at the Okmulgee Business Complex over the past year, so we thought it was time for an updated Virtual Site Visit.

This video provides an aerial look at the property, including recently completed infrastructure improvements that continue to move the site toward future industrial development opportunities.

When people think about economic development, they often picture ribbon cuttings and new buildings. What they don't always see are the years of planning, engineering, environmental work, infrastructure investment, and partnership that happen first. This project is a great example of that long game.

Take a few minutes to "fly" over the site and see the progress for yourself.

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06/16/2026

The 2026 Oklahoma Investment Guide is now available, and we're proud to have the OBC/Okmulgee Business Complex represented among communities and organizations helping tell Oklahoma's economic development story.

Produced through a partnership between the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Site Selection Magazine, the guide is distributed directly to site selectors, corporate real estate professionals, consultants, and companies evaluating locations for expansion and investment.

This year's publication features communities and organizations from across Oklahoma, including MidAmerica Industrial Park, Greater Oklahoma City, Tulsa International Airport, Enid, Ardmore, Lawton, Jenks, Vinita, Choctaw Nation, and others working to attract investment, support business growth, and create jobs throughout the state.

The guide is distributed directly to 7,500 Site Selection subscribers and is further promoted through digital editions, newsletters, Investor Watch, social media, and the publication's website. An additional 2,000 copies are provided to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for use in trade shows, prospect meetings, site visits, and business recruitment activities.

We're pleased to have Okmulgee represented alongside many of Oklahoma's leading economic development organizations and communities as we continue working to support existing industry, attract investment, and create opportunities for future growth.

Here's a link to the online version; we have physical copies at the OADC office as well.

https://siteselection.com/issue/oklahoma-economic-development-guide-2026/

06/14/2026

One of the things that makes downtown Okmulgee unique is that you can literally read our community's history through its architecture.

During the oil boom era, Okmulgee was one of Oklahoma's most prosperous communities. That wealth and optimism are still visible today in the remarkable collection of architectural styles concentrated within just a few walkable blocks—including Beaux-Arts, Renaissance Revival, Neoclassical, Spanish Colonial Revival, and Art Deco buildings.

Recently featured by FOX23 and named to Preservation Oklahoma's 2026 Most Endangered Places list, the historic Commerce Building is one of the most recognizable landmarks in downtown Okmulgee.

Completed in 1921, the seven-story Commerce Building was designed in the Beaux-Arts style, an architectural tradition known for elegance, symmetry, classical influences, and a sense of permanence. It is the same architectural movement that inspired iconic American landmarks such as Grand Central Terminal in New York and Union Station in Washington, D.C. While much smaller in scale, the Commerce Building reflects the same spirit of confidence and ambition that shaped many of America's great buildings during the early 20th century.

Historic preservation and economic development are often viewed separately, but communities across the country have demonstrated that historic buildings can successfully become housing, offices, hospitality venues, mixed-use developments, and community gathering spaces. Some of a community's greatest opportunities are not always found in new construction—they may already be standing in plain sight.

The Commerce Building is currently available for purchase, creating a rare opportunity for a developer, investor, or visionary owner to write its next chapter.

We appreciate the ongoing work of our community partners, including Okmulgee Main Street Inc and local preservation advocates, who help keep attention focused on the historic assets that contribute so much to our community's identity and sense of place.

Whatever comes next, the Commerce Building remains an important part of the story of Okmulgee and a reminder of the vision, investment, and architectural legacy that helped shape our community.

A towering landmark that has defined the Okmulgee skyline for more ...

06/10/2026

Did you know products made in Okmulgee are used around the world?

From manufacturing and aviation to specialty products and industrial innovation, companies in Okmulgee are creating, building, and shipping products that reach customers far beyond our community's borders.

We're excited to share an updated version of our "Okmulgee Brings It" sizzle reel, showcasing some of the local manufacturing businesses that help drive our local economy and demonstrate the strength of manufacturing in Okmulgee County.

These companies provide jobs, invest in facilities and equipment, support local families, and contribute to the momentum we're seeing across our community.

Take a look and see how Okmulgee brings it to the world.

This high-energy sizzle reel highlights the companies in Okmulgee t...

06/06/2026

Congratulations to all of the individuals, businesses, and organizations recognized at last night's Dinner with the Stars hosted by Okmulgee Main Street!

Economic development is often associated with jobs, industry, and investment, but thriving communities are built through many interconnected efforts. Main Street organizations, chambers of commerce, city leadership, educational institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, volunteers, and employers all play important roles in creating places where people want to live, work, invest, and visit.

One of the things we appreciate most about Okmulgee is that progress doesn't happen in a single lane. It happens when multiple organizations and community champions work together toward a shared vision for the future.

Thank you to Okmulgee Main Street for celebrating the people and businesses who help make our community stronger every day. We encourage everyone to take a few minutes to watch these inspiring stories and join us in congratulating this year's honorees.

06/05/2026

New look. Same commitment to manufacturing excellence.

Congratulations to Liberty Partners on the launch of their newly rebranded website!

We love seeing our local manufacturers invest in telling their story and showcasing the work they do every day. Take a few minutes to explore their new site https://liberty-partners.com/ then check out our Manufacturing Matters video to learn more about the company and its impact right here in Okmulgee County. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUlTd6NBNEQ

Because great things continue to be made in Okmulgee.

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