Companies and developers across the country often compare multiple metropolitan areas when determining where to invest capital, expand operations or open new locations. Oklahoma City is introduced to many of those decision-makers through national outreach conducted by local economic development and retail recruitment teams. “Site selection is a competitive national process,” said Dennis Pruitt, senior vice president of economic development for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. “Companies are evaluating multiple metropolitan areas before committing capital, and our ongoing relationships ensure Oklahoma City is consistently positioned as a strong, investable market.” The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s retail development team participates in an average of 12 out-of-market industry conferences annually, including International Council of Shopping Centers and Urban Land Institute events. At these conferences, Chamber representatives meet with national and regional retailers, brokers and tenant representatives to introduce Oklahoma City as a potential expansion market. “National retailers are evaluating markets that demonstrate sustained population growth, income momentum and strong mixed-use development. Our outreach ensures Oklahoma City is consistently part of that expansion conversation, and we’re seeing OKLAHOMA CITY COMPETES NATIONALLY FOR PROJECTS AND INVESTMENT "National retailers are evaluating markets that demonstrate sustained population growth, income momentum and strong mixed-use development . Our outreach ensures Oklahoma City is consistently part of that expansion conversation..." - Tammy Fate
brands respond to the long-term investment happening across the city,” said Tammy Fate, director of retail development and recruitment for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. The Chamber’s economic development team similarly engages corporate site selectors and company representatives at national recruitment conferences, introducing Oklahoma City to decision- makers evaluating potential locations for relocation or expansion. Corporate site selectors often guide companies through complex relocation and expansion decisions. Firms such as Newmark, Colliers, EY and JLL work with companies evaluating potential markets across industries ranging from aerospace and biotechnology to manufacturing and shared services. To stay connected with those decision-makers, the Chamber regularly participates in industry events including Site Selectors Guild gatherings, Area Development conferences, Consultant Connect events and international industry showcases such as
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