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That’s a wrap for our 2020 #OEDCDay at the Capitol! Thanks to all our generous sponsors and see you all next year!

Our lunch and learn featured Chris Schwinden with @SiteSelectionGr who discussed how Oklahoma ranks among other states in funding for workforce training, customized training resources, tuition support for students, and collaboration amongst state training institutions. #OEDCDay

Proudly presenting our 2019 Legislative Adovcates: @charles_mccall3 and @oksenthompson! #OEDCDay

Lots to hear from Senate leaders about prioritizing economic development in Oklahoma! #OEDCDay

Great to hear from House leaders about the importance of economic development to our state! #OEDCDay

We are getting ready for our annual #OEDCDay at the Capitol! See you all soon and thanks to our sponsors!

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Career Opportunity: The Tahlequah Regional Development Authority (TRDA) is seeking a strong leader to serve as the Director of Economic Development. Click here to learn more: oedc.net/career-opportu…

#OEDCAcademy #TopTen Economic Growth Plan 6. Workforce development @OEDC

#OEDCAcademy #TopTen Economic Growth Plan 5. Prepare Communities for Growth "We have to have every community in Oklahoma aggressively trying to grow!" @OEDC

#OEDCAcademy #TopTen Economic Growth Plan 4. Create a Culture of Innovation "We've got lots of investment capital in Oklahoma and we want make sure those dollars end up in the state." @OEDC

#OEDCAcademy #TopTen Economic Growth Plan 3. Targeted Recruitment @OEDC

#OEDCAcademy #TopTen Economic Growth Plan #2 - Grow our own! "We can't just stand around with golden shovels - we have to grow our own!" @OEDC

#OEDCAcademy #TopTen Economic Growth Plan - Step 1 - Create Brand. Oklahoma has a lot to offer and it is time everyone knows it through a strong brand. @OEDC

Thanks to @BrentKisling with @OKcommerce for bringing our #OEDCAcademy to a close by sharing Oklahoma’s strategic vision for economic development.

#OEDCAcademy Lessons learned on how economic development, education, tribal organizations, and state agencies worked to close the deal. *It's a competition *Partner, partner, partner *Know your resources *Don't give up. *Incentives! @OEDC

Special thanks to Andrew Ralston with the @TulsaPort of Catoosa and Janet Smith with @PSOklahoma for sharing a case study on why teamwork is crucial to success in economic development. #OEDCAcademy

#OEDCAcademy "It's important in economic development to have your ducks in a row. You have to be prepared!" @OEDC

#OEDCAcademy "The number one concern they had was how will you supply our workforce!" @OEDC

#OEDCAcademy "Every meeting I was in I heard two things - Oklahoma is our number one performing site, and then it would be followed up with - where can we find people!" @OEDC