Economy
Resources for job seekers Has all this talk about OKC’s strengths inspired you to look at your career options here? We don’t blame you. With Oklahoma City consistently boasting one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, you may learn that finding a job here is relatively easy compared to other cities. For full-time employment, the state offers OKJobMatch.com, a website where you can create or upload a resume and search for jobs. The website also allows for Oklahoma employers to search for candidates just like you. A Better Life’s employment resources can help you find your fit in Oklahoma City’s job market. Resources include links to job boards, internship listings, staffing agencies and industry-specific tools. View those and more at ABetterLifeOKC.com/Employment. Resources for entrepreneurs
A common theme in the story of Oklahoma City is its entrepreneurial spirit that has carried it to success throughout its history. That spirit is alive and well today, with Oklahoma City being ranked as the best city in the nation to start a business by many national groups. If you’ve got a great idea and you’re ready to dive into the world of entrepreneurship, then Oklahoma City is for you. Today, Greater Oklahoma City is home to 23,857 small businesses and also boasts business costs that are 17% lower than the national average, a quality that creates a healthy environment for new businesses. Combined with the area’s incentive programs, these factors allow startup businesses not only to survive, but also to thrive. While the process of starting a business can be daunting, Oklahoma City has ample support and resources. Over the last decade, our region has invested millions of dollars in the areas that entrepreneurs need it the most, which are infrastructure, access to capital and support. Greater Oklahoma City has several organizations dedicated specifically to supporting high-tech entrepreneurs and are walking alongside entrepreneurs through the startup process. •i2E is an Oklahoma City-based non-profit dedicated specifically to growing innovative small businesses by helping entrepreneurs, researchers and companies commercialize their technologies and access capital. •Office of Entrepreneurial Development, which provides resources and assistance to entrepreneurs in high-growth sectors. •OCAST (the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology), an agency dedicated to investing in technology transfer and commercialization. •In 2018, the Oklahoma City Thunder partnered with an entrepreneurial startup program, StitchCrew, to begin the Thunder Launchpad. The application process seeks technology-driven entrepreneurs, then the programs help them get their ideas off the ground and ready to be venture-backed. More information
can be found at StitchCrew.com. For more resources, visit GreaterOklahomaCity.com.
More than 50,000 people work in the city’s bioscience industry.
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