Okmulgee Business Resources

Open, Options, Opportunities.

Whether you're an entrepreneurial start-up, an established growing business or a business seeking to relocate, the Okmulgee Area Development Corporation is here to provide you with personalized services.

Small Business

The Oklahoma SBDC is dedicated to providing business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with the guidance they need to start, grow, and succeed in the business world.  You will be able to speak with experienced consultants free of charge and receive valuable assistance with all your business matters.

The main office for the Northeastern Oklahoma SBDC is located on the Northeastern Oklahoma State University campus in Broken Arrow with regional offices in Muskogee and Okmulgee.  The SBA Okmulgee serves Native Americans.  www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/resourceguide_3139.pdf

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STRR) are programs through the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) that provide qualified small businesses with opportunities to propose innovative research and development programs that meet specific federal needs. 
www.ok.gov/ocast/FUNDING_OPPORTUNITIES/Pro-SBRA.html

Technical Resources Support

Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) - https://www.ok.gov/ocast/

OCAST works with entrepreneurs, researchers and companies whether a business is in the early stage of developing an idea, in the production stage and working with OMA or in the commercialization stage and working with I2E. This unique partnership—with complementary missions—works in concert to support start-up businesses that ultimately create jobs, increase per capita income and grow the state's economy.

REI - www.reiok.org/

REI Oklahoma expands economic opportunities for Oklahomans by providing flexible financing and development services to individuals, businesses and entrepreneurs with limited access to resources.  REI is multi-faceted economic development organization that has become the model of study for effective economic development services and works with partners across the state.  REI Oklahoma is committed to positively impacting businesses and communities in Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance - www.okalliance.com/

Offers technical assistance and business advice, helping companies become progressively more successful. Through its statewide network of manufacturing extension agents and applications engineers, services focus on improving the bottom line while growing the entire business. Alliance employees live and work in communities across Oklahoma, taking their support to your workplace on your schedule.

Economic Development and Training Center at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - www.osuit.edu/academics/edtc/
OSUIT Workforce & Economic Development provides educational services and programs that benefit Oklahoma businesses, workers and communities.

 Permitting & Paperwork

 City of Okmulgee - www.okmulgeeonline.com
Provides downloadable permit applications, copies of policies and codes.
 
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality - www.deq.state.ok.us
Provides you with programs, regulations, rules, procedures, and permit applications as well as contacts.
 
Oklahoma Secretary of State - https://www.sos.ok.gov/
Provides online filing for financial statements, trademarks, business entity documents and much more.
 
Oklahoma Tax Commission - http://www.tax.ok.gov/
Provides you with tax information as well as tax forms for your business.
 
Oklahoma Department of Commerce - www.OKcommerce.gov
Provides you with forms, grants notification and applications and state incentives for new businesses and expansion of selected businesses.             

Other Resources

Workforce Oklahoma - www.ok.gov/okworks/
 
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission - www.ok.gov/oesc_web/

Contact us if we can be of further help.