 Oklahoma Main Street Center Announces Award Finalists
The Oklahoma Main Street Center, a division within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, announced the finalists for the program’s annual statewide awards competition, including the finalists for Main Street Program of the Year and the Watonga Bob Shoemaker Award.
Commerce Introduces New CORE Director, Heather Turner
Commerce is excited to officially introduce Heather Turner, Executive Director of the newly established CORE (Community Outreach and Revitalization Enterprise) division.
Heather earned her MBA from Oklahoma State University, is an experienced economic, business and community developer and successful multi-site, multi-city business owner.
Oklahoma Takes the Lead in Centennial Preparations with Bold New Route 66 Grant Awards
Commerce is thrilled to announce the latest wave of funding recipients for the Oklahoma Route 66 Grant Program, propelling the state’s Route 66 Centennial preparations to new heights. Thirteen innovative projects have been selected in this second round, receiving over $6.6 million in funding to bring new life and energy to Route 66.
Commerce Funding Commitment Helps Make New Rural Hospital a Reality
Eight years after the closing of Tillman County Memorial Hospital, the community of Frederick, Okla., came together with federal, state and local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Memorial Health of Tillman County Critical Access Hospital.
Oklahoma Film + Music Office Certifies Two More Oklahoma Communities, One Soundstage
The Oklahoma Film + Music Office proudly announces that both Vinita and Collinsville have achieved film friendly certification after fulfilling the requirements of OF+MO’s Oklahoma Film Friendly Community Program. Additionally, One Set Studio has been designated a certified soundstage for film and television production in Oklahoma per the requirements of the state’s film incentive program, the Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021.
State Public Input & Hearing Sessions for Plan Year 2025
The 2025 State Public Input and Hearing Sessions have been scheduled for October 3, 2024, and November 7, 2024. Please visit the link below for more information on times and locations.
Commerce Celebrates Community Revitalization - Infrastructure Project
Located in northern Oklahoma near the Kansas border, sits the Town of Braman, a recipient of a Community Development Block Grant in 2023. This grant is helping the town construct a Community Center.
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