STRATEGIC PROJECTS (CONTINUED)
Objective
2025 Strategy/Performance Metrics
2024 Strategy/Performance Metrics
2024 Results/Status
Military/Aerospace ‒ Support infrastructure development needed at Tinker AFB for the bomber campus - includes support for federal appropriations required for campus development as well as support for needed Douglas Blvd modifications. ‒ Proactively lobby to retain/expand programs at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center – FAA. Bio-science ‒ Continue implementation of initiatives under the EDA grant and build a plan for sustainability of programs beyond the grant period. Expand membership and engagement in Life Science Oklahoma (program created in 2024 to support this industry sector) and create expanded bio-industry tools (regional job board, IP scraping tools, etc.) to support industry needs. Film+Creative ‒ Develop strategy to support sector after initial work to launch the Film office in 2023. Determine programs and funding needed to continue growth in this sector. Hospitality ‒ Design and implement convention sales strategy to target our top business sectors (current and aspirational); leverage local contacts to support workRegional and State
Military/Aerospace ‒ Support infrastructure development needed at Tinker AFB for the bomber campus (includes support for federal fiscal appropriations required for campus development). ‒ Proactively lobby to retain/expand programs at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center – FAA. Bio-science ‒ Implement initiatives under the EDA grant to (1) evaluate options/launch a bioscience organization in 2024 (includes organization structure, governance, and brand) and (2) create expanded bio-industry tools (regional job board, IP scraping tools, etc.) to support industry needs.
• Negotiations around purchase of MROTC land completed by key partners allowing B1 Bomber campus to proceed. • Worked with Cornerstone, CODEL and all key partners to secure missions and programs at Tinker and FAA continue. Lobbying efforts assisted our FAA presence holding ground against other states. • Life Science Oklahoma created and launched. Program Director hired. All requirements under EDA grant on track for completion • Meeting metrics required under the contract with the City of OKC • Incentives (state and local) continue to be included in our legislative agenda. • Twisters release brought national attention to our film industry. Economic impact of this project was $120 million for Oklahoma City. • Collaborating with local partners to identify opportunities; hosted site/ economic development related meetings • Targeted engagement with focus on relationship building and areas of mutual interest. • Corporate supplier forums – work managed by the Alliance as part of their ARPA contract
Industry Sectors
Film+Creative ‒ Identify needs (programming and
legislatively) to expand this industry sector; embrace talent development partnerships in comprehensive talent program and partner with State/regional film offices promoting Greater Oklahoma City opportunities. Hospitality ‒ Design and implement convention sales strategy to target our top business sectors (current and aspirational); leverage local contacts to support work. • Evaluate engagement with local minority chambers for mutually beneficial opportunities. • Convene two corporate supplier forums to educate community businesses on minority supplier engagement.
• Engage strategic partners (minority chambers, etc.) to identify opportunities to support economic inclusion of all businesses. • Consider opportunities for strategic partnerships as economic development efforts become more multi-national; will be a key for business and talent recruitment.
Community Inclusion
14 • BOARD ORIENTATION 2025
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