2016 Accolades
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OKC is One of the Top Metros for Wage Growth
Dec. 7, 2016 - Forbes
Forbes recently looked at a study by Headlight Data to find which large metros had the fastest growing wages over the past decade. They found that the Oklahoma City metro had a 5.3-percent median wage growth rate which ranks No. 8 in the country.
Oklahoma Ranks No. 1 for Oil & Gas Investment Worldwide
Dec. 7, 2016 - Fraser Institute
In their annual look at the top places for oil and gas investment, the Fraser Institute ranked Oklahoma the "Most Attractive Jurisdictions for Petroleum and Development Investment" in the world. It is the first time Oklahoma has beaten out Texas for that honor.
What are the Best Cities for Workforce? OKC Earns High Marks
Nov. 23, 2016 - Global Trade
In Global Trade's annual look at the top cities for global trade, Oklahoma City scored high marks for work force. "Young, smart professionals have been flocking to the city - it's grown by more than 125,000 people since 2000 - attracted by a low cost of living, low housing costs and healthy job growth," said the publication.
OKC is Tops Among Tourists
Oct. 19, 2016 - USA Today
USA Today set out to find what U.S. cities leave tourists the most satisfied and Oklahoma City got high marks. The metro made the top 25, finishing No. 4 among Southwest cities, in the survey.
OKC Among the Top Cities Rebounding from the Great Recession
Aug 16, 2016 - CNBC
CNBC listed Oklahoma City at No. 5 on its “7 Cities where Incomes have Rebounded the Most since the Great Recession” list. The metro has seen a personal income growth rate of 13.4 percent since 2009.
Business Facilities: OKC Ranks No. 1 for Quality of Life
Aug 3, 2016 - Business Facilities
Business Facilities recently released its 12th annual rankings report and it was full of good news for Oklahoma City. Greater Oklahoma City took the top spot in quality of life. “By just about any benchmark you can raise in evaluating the quality of life in a location, OKC is a frontrunner,” said the publication.
OKC Has Some of the Lowest Business Cost in the U.S.
Aug 3, 2016 - Business Facilities
Oklahoma City was once again recognized for its low business cost as Business Facilities ranked the metro No. 8 on its annual “Lowest Cost of Business” list.
Your Dollar Goes Further in OKC
Aug 3, 2016 - Business Facilities
We’ve always claimed your dollar simply stretches further in Oklahoma City but don’t take our word for it. Business Facilities listed Oklahoma City at No. 7 on its recent “Best Cost of Living” ranking.
Oklahoma City Ranked as One of the Best Cities for 20-Somethings
June 8, 2016 - Angie's List
Move.org listed Oklahoma City as the ninth best city to live in while in your 20s. The metro was highly recommended when looking at median gross rent, unemployment rates, short commutes and cost of living.
The Housing Market in OKC gives you more Bang for your Buck
May 23, 2016 - Angie's List
Website Angie’s List ranked Oklahoma City No. 5 among the least expensive major metros to own a home. The website found that OKC has one of the lowest monthly tax rates, home maintenance costs and the lowest percentage of income spent on housing costs in the country.
OKC Makes the Honor Roll when it Comes to College Grads
May 18, 2016 - Zumper
Website Zumper recently gave Oklahoma City an A+ on its "Best Cities for New College Graduates" list. The site ranked OKC No. 10 and said "Oklahoma City's bustling economy is a great place to start a career."
Best Cities for Jobs? You know OKC Makes the List
May 18, 2016 - Glassdoor
Website Glassdoor released their 2016 list of "Best Cities for Jobs" and Oklahoma City came in at No. 10. The list was based on factors such as hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction.
OKC Ranked in Top 10 for Best Cities to Start a Career
May 9, 2016 - WalletHub
Oklahoma City ranked as the seventh best city to start a career, according to a recent study conducted by WalletHub. 150 of the most populated U.S. cities were compared using two key dimensions, Professional Opportunities and Quality of Life.
OKC Named Most Affordable Metro for Young Adults
May 6, 2016 - CareerTrends
CareerTrends took data from the Economic Policy Institute’s 2015 Family Budget Calculator to find the 32 large metros (more than 1 million population) that were most affordable for young adults. With an estimated budget need 18% below the national average, OKC came out on top of the analysis.
OKC Ranks No. 3 for Best Large Cities to Start a Business
May 3, 2016 - WalletHub
WalletHub recently conducted a study to find the top cities to start a business, ranking OKC as No. 3. The study focused on 150 of the most populated cities and used 16 key metrics such as, office-space affordability and educational attainment of the local labor force, to rank each city.
Two OKC-area Graduate Entrepreneurship Programs in National Top 25
May 1, 2016 - The Princeton Review (link requires free account registration to view)
Oklahoma City is well-represented on The Princeton Review’s rankings of the Top 25 Graduate School programs for Entrepreneurship, with the University of Oklahoma’s Price College of Business clocking in at #12 and Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business at #23.
OKC Ranks Among Nation’s Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
April 28, 2016 - WalletHub
Wallethub recently recognized OKC as one of the top ten cities for Hispanic entrepreneurs. Analysts used statistics such as the number of Hispanics with at least a bachelor’s degree to the median annual income.
Myriad Botanical Gardens Ranks Among Nation's Best
April 20, 2016 - USA Today
Oklahoma City's Myriad Botanical Gardens was recently ranked as one of the top 10 best city parks in the U.S. by USA Today. The honor was picked by a panel of experts and online voting.
Get More Bang for Your Childcare Buck in OKC
April 13, 2016 - SmartAssest
When it comes to childcare your dollar goes further in Oklahoma according to a new study by Credit.com. The Sooner State ranked No. 10 in cheapest in the country for child care rates.
Looking for a Good Burger? OKC Ranks No. 1
April 8, 2016 - CNN
Readers from across the country voted in CNN’s 2015 Reader’s Choice Awards and they voted OKC the best city in America for burgers. The article specifically referenced Tucker’s Onion Burgers, The Garage and Ludivine .
EMBARK Takes Top Honors
March 17, 2016 - EMBARK
EMBARK, Oklahoma City’s public transportation system, was recently honored with three awards. They won System of the Year and Marketing Program of the Year from the Oklahoma Transit Association. They also won an Award of Excellence from the Federal Transit Administration.
OKC is the No. 1 Place in America for First-Time Homebuyers
March 15, 2016 - SmartAssest
SmartAssest crunched the numbers and found that Oklahoma City was the top spot in the country for first-time homebuyers. The website pointed to Oklahoma City's real estate value and stability of the market as contributing factors.
New Study: OKC Ranks No. 1 for Women Entrepreneurs
March 10, 2016 - Merchant Cash USA
Using 2015 census data Merchant Cash USA ranked Oklahoma City the No. 1 city in the United States for female entrepreneurs. “Oklahoma City is a mecca for young professionals and entrepreneurs who can excel at various industries in an area which is extremely friendly to the small business owner,” Merchant Cash USA CCO Darrin Landau said.
OKC Ranks No. 8 in Millennial Home Ownership
March 1, 2016 - SmartAsset
According to a new study by SmartAsset Oklahoma City ranks no. 8 for Millennial home ownership. According to the article, "(Oklahoma City) is one of the few U.S. cities in which millennials are doing better financially than prior generations."
You Get More Apartment for Your Buck in OKC
February 29, 2016 - Forbes
A new study found that Oklahoma City ranks No. 1 in the country for most apartment space for your money. According to an article in Forbes, OKC is the only metro in the U.S. where average rent per square foot is under $1.00.
Women-Owned Business are Doing Great in OKC
February 25, 2016 - WalletHub
WalletHub set out to find which major metros were the friendless towards women-owned business and ranked Oklahoma City No. 11 in the U.S. The website used 10 key metrics to compile their rankings. OKC scored its top mark by coming in at No. 5 for "women entrepreneurship".
OKC Earns Highest Bond Rating
February 09, 2016 - Standard & Poor's, Moody's
Standard & Poor's, Moody's recently reaffirmed Oklahoma City's AAA bond rating for the sixth year in a row. OKC is part of an elite group of major U.S. metros with the highest rating.
