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Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce (AR-OK) – Economic Development and Marketing Strategy

Challenge Located in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley, the greater Fort Smith area featured some exceptional assets in the early 2000s, including a strong manufacturing base, excellent access to major metropolitan areas, and a relatively low cost of living. However, the region had reached a tipping point and […]

Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (Oklahoma City area) – Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

2.1.2023by airtable

Challenge The economy of central Oklahoma has long been defined by oil and gas. The vulnerability associated with overdependence on this sector has not been lost on the region’s civic leaders. Diversified investment generated through Oklahoma City’s much-lauded MAPS initiative has resulted in new projects and a renewed sense of