Okmulgee Area Development Corp

10/13/2026

MANUFACTURING MONTH | MANUFACTURING MATTERS

Spotlight #2: M&M Machining — Small Shop. Extraordinary Reach!

Throughout October, we're celebrating the manufacturers whose innovation, craftsmanship, and dedication make Okmulgee County's manufacturing community something special!

Our second Manufacturing Matters spotlight takes us to M&M Machining in Morris, Oklahoma, where precision manufacturing proves that you don't have to be a big company to make a big impact.

Founded in 2007, M&M Machining began in a small 30-by-50-foot building. Today, this ISO-certified machine shop produces precision components serving industries including aviation, energy, and commercial fishing, with work reaching customers around the world.

And here's something you might not expect from a small shop in Morris: M&M Machining has contributed to projects involving NASA's mobile launch platforms and components for Air Force One!

Owners Justin Amador, Sarah Amador and Maggie along with their team demonstrate what makes manufacturing in our region so remarkable — technical expertise, a commitment to quality, and the ability to compete on a global stage.

Watch our Manufacturing Matters episode to hear Justin share the company's story, see the work happening inside the shop, and discover why even the smallest components can play a part in something extraordinary.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSnK2fC6a_M

👏 Thank you to Justin and the M&M Machining team for representing the talent, entrepreneurship, and manufacturing excellence found throughout Okmulgee County!

Made in Okmulgee County. Making an Impact Everywhere.

In this episode of Manufacturing Matter, owner Justin Amador share...

10/12/2026

MANUFACTURING MONTH | MANUFACTURING MATTERS

Spotlight #1: Arrowhead Winch — Okmulgee Manufacturing with a Global Reach!

Throughout October, we're celebrating the manufacturers that help drive our local economy, create career opportunities, and put Okmulgee on the map around the world!

We're revisiting our Manufacturing Matters video series, beginning where it all started — with Arrowhead Winch, our very first featured manufacturer!

With roots dating back to 1924 and manufacturing operations in Okmulgee since 1974, Arrowhead Winch (formerly PACCAR Winch) has a remarkable history of innovation and craftsmanship.

From winches and hoists to drive systems used in construction, energy, utilities, and other demanding industries, products manufactured right here in Okmulgee make their way to customers around the globe.

But behind those products are the skilled people, dedication, and work ethic that make our local manufacturing community so strong.

Take a few minutes to go behind the scenes at Arrowhead Winch and discover another example of how Okmulgee brings it to the world!

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQXqEgOLG5Q

👏 Thank you to the Arrowhead Winch team for being part of our manufacturing community and for helping us launch Manufacturing Matters!

Made in Okmulgee. Making an Impact Everywhere.

In this episode of Manufacturing Matters, Jonathan Hoag, Plant Mana...

10/09/2026

Made in Okmulgee. Making an impact around the world. 🌎

October is Manufacturing Month, and we’re celebrating the people and companies behind an important part of Okmulgee’s economy and identity.

Inside our manufacturing facilities, skilled people turn ideas, materials, and expertise into products that reach far beyond our community. Behind every product are people who solve problems, take pride in their work, and keep things moving.

Their impact is felt here at home, too—in careers, families supported, local businesses, and opportunities for the next generation.

We’re kicking off our recognition with “Okmulgee Brings It to the World”—a look at the reach of local manufacturing and a reminder that some of our community’s most impressive work happens beyond everyday view.

To our manufacturers and the people who make it all happen: thank you. Your work deserves to be seen, understood, and celebrated.

Watch, share, and help us recognize what Okmulgee brings to the world.

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

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.

Located at Highway 75 and Fairgrounds Road in Okmulgee, OK. Okmulg...

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 ...