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Oklahoma exporters watch as Congress debates EXIM future
As the June 30, 2015 deadline approaches for the U.S. Congress to reauthorize the charter of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Oklahoma businesses face an uncertain future as some in Congress balk at it’s continuation. On April 15, EXIM President Fred Hochberg was grilled by some members of the House Financial Services Committee […]
University of Central Oklahoma named a top destination for international students
For many undergraduates hailing from the state that is the namesake of the University of Central Oklahoma, their time on campus is often a first chance to interact with fellow students from across the globe. At first glance, Edmond, Okla. does not appear to be a hotbed of international culture, but the presence of international […]
2015-16 OKGIT Chair Ian Ogilve on what the group does for Oklahoma
As Governor Mary Fallin said during our February 2015 gavel ceremony at the state capitol, one of the key tenets of the Oklahoma Governor’s International Team is to attract people to Oklahoma. Those of us already living and doing business here know that Oklahoma is an attractive place, and we want the rest of the […]
2015 Oklahoma World Trade Conference set for April 9
It’s that time of year again as business, government and industry insiders from across the state’s numerous sectors convene for the 32nd annual Oklahoma World Trade Conference. This year’s conference will take place Thursday, April 9 at the Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Conference Center. Read more about it from Chairman of the Oklahoma […]
2015 Asia/Pacific Business Outlook Conference
Re-sharing a great opportunity to enhance experience in the Asia and Pacific region in the coming weeks from our partners at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service. Just a few days left to register for this year’s 2015 Asia/Pacific Business Outlook Conference in Los Angeles on April 13-14. Click here to learn more about […]
Oklahoma’s booming aerospace industry
OKGIT member and Director of Oklahoma City’s Dialogue Institute Ersin Demerci recently penned an extensive look into Oklahoma’s growing aerospace industry for Ameri-Turkic Magazine. It is republished here with their permission. The story of aviation often begins with Leonardo Da Vinci`s design for flying machines which would later inspire the Wright brothers and the famous […]
Oklahoma’s MidAmerica Industrial Park to expand
Great news coming from the Journal Record, as MidAmerica Industrial Park launches plans for a $50 million expansion of facilities in Pryor, Okla. According to a Journal Record report by Kirby Lee Davis, the park’s remaining 4,000 acres of unused land could be put into development by 2020. The industrial park will also host the […]
U.S. Commercial Service – resources for going global February 2015
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. U.S. Commercial Service trade professionals in over 100 U.S. cities and in more than 75 countries help U.S. companies get started in exporting or increase sales to new global markets. The Commercial Service, along with other U.S. […]
Mills Machine Co. investment in Oklahoma recognized with state entrepreneur award
Closing out a successful 2014, Shawnee-based Mills Machine Company was honored by Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Mark Costello for its innovative commercial success and investment in Oklahoman jobs. Commissioner Costello presented company owner and president Chuck Mills with the Entrepreneurial Excellence in Oklahoma Award. “I am constantly in awe of Oklahoma and the many successful and […]
OKGIT welcomes appointment of Sara Wilshaw as new Canadian Consul General in Dallas
Exciting news out of the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development as Sara Wilshaw has been named the Consul General for the Dallas region. Wilshaw, who succeeds the outgoing Paula Caldwell, will represent Canada in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. “The ties that bind 35 million Canadians to the 39 million […]