2014 Accolades
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OK has Been A-OK Since Recession
Dec. 23, 2014 - Bureau of Economic Analysis
When it comes to earnings growth, few states has fared as well as Oklahoma. Recently the Bureau of Economic Analysis looked at the data and found that the Sooner State was one of the top three states with the highest percentage earnings growth since 2009.
National Geographic Traveler Names Oklahoma City as a Best Trips 2015 Destination
Nov. 21, 2014 - National Geographic Traveler
National Geographic Traveler named Oklahoma City as a must-see destination for 2015. The list comprises of 30 locations worldwide and highlights Downtown OKC as well as the Asian District.
Oklahoma No. 1 Place for Oil-and-Gas Investing Worldwide
Nov. 20, 2014 - Fraser Institute
Oklahoma ranks No. 1 on the list of best places for ease of investment in oil and gas worldwide according to a recent survey from the Fraser Institute. In addition to the No.1 worldwide ranking among the 156 locations in Fraser's "Global Petroleum Survey 2014," Oklahoma was ranked as the No. 1 most attractive jurisdiction with medium-sized oil and gas reserves; the No. 1 most attractive for investment in petroleum exploration and development; and No. 1 for having the lowest barriers for investment, among others.
Forbes tabs Oklahoma as a Best State for Business
Nov. 13, 2014 - Forbes
Oklahoma made Forbes' annual "Best States for Business" list. Oklahoma came in 10th, which represented a move up in the rankings compared to the previous year. The publication highlighted Oklahoma's low energy costs and business climate.
Oklahoma Ranks High for Business Climate
Nov. 4, 2014 - Site Selection
Site Selection set out to find the states with the best business climates this year and unsurprisingly Oklahoma ranked high, coming in at No. 11. A bulk of the data used in the ranking was from a survey conducted of site selectors who ranked states based upon their recent experiences of locating facilities there.
Kiplinger: OKC is No. 1 for Starting a Business
Oct. 30, 2014 - Kiplinger
Looking for the perfect place to start your next business? According to Kiplinger, look no further than Oklahoma City. The publication ranked the metro No. 1 on its "Best Cities for Starting a Business" list. OKC's low cost of living and thriving small business community were just a couple of factors that helped it nab the top spot.
OKC Ranks No. 3 in Office Space Market Growth
Oct. 27, 2014 - Newmark Grubb Knight Frank/CoStar
According to Newmark Grubb Knight Frank and CoStar OKC saw the third highest percentage growth in the office space market. The metro saw a 2.7-percent growth year-to-date ranking just behind Detroit and Las Vegas.
Few Big Cities More Affordable than OKC
Oct. 24, 2014 - Kiplinger
Affordability is crucial to business success today and according to Kiplinger you won't find many big cities more affordable than Oklahoma City. The business magazine named the metro No. 9 on its "Most Affordable Big City in the U.S." list due to low living costs and steady home values.
OKC Shows Strong GDP Growth
Oct. 3, 2014 - Bureau of Economic Analysis
According to new numbers from the Bureau of Economic Analysis the Oklahoma City MSA saw a 3.5 percent increase in GDP growth from 2011-2013. OKC is one of only 3 large metros in the country to post a gain of 3.5 percent or higher.
Oklahoma Ranks No. 1 in Durable Goods Manufacturing Growth
Sept. 30, 2014 - Bureau of Economic Analysis
Oklahoma continues to see impressive manufacturing growth through the first half of the fiscal year. In fact the Bureau of Economic Analysis ran the numbers and the Sooner state paced the nation in manufacturing earnings growth of durable goods from the first to second quarter of 2014. Oklahoma saw a 4.1 percent increase, a full half a percent higher than the next closest state on the list.
Five Metro Schools Ranked Among America's Best
Sept. 20, 2014 - Newsweek
Five metro schools made Newsweek's annual "America's Top High Schools" list. The rankings are based on achievement and college readiness scores. The five high schools ranked were: Bethany, Classen School of Advanced Studies, Edmond Memorial, Norman and Norman North.
Thunder Ranked Seventh-Best Sports Franchise in North America
Sept. 19, 2014 - ESPN
The Oklahoma City Thunder were recently ranked No. 7 on ESPN's annual "Best Sport Franchise in North America" list. The list looks at factors like affordability, fan relations, stadium experience and winning. The Thunder were the third ranked NBA team.
Oklahoma Ranks No. 2 for Recent Grads
Sept. 19, 2014 - FindTheBest
Website Find the Best recently set out to find which states have been the best for recent college grads since the recession. Using data such as median income, tuition and unemployment rates, the site ranked Oklahoma No. 2 on its list. If you just graduated college looks like you should be headed to Oklahoma.
Two OKC Suburbs Rank as Best Cities to Live
Sept. 17, 2014 - 24/7 Wall Street
Two communities in Greater Oklahoma City ranked high in 24/7 Wall St.’s “50 Best Cities to Live.” Edmond and Norman ranked No. 14 and 35 respectively among 550 cities the publication looked at. Data such as crime rates, schools and employment were factored in.
OKC among World's Smartest Cities for Travelers
Aug. 26, 2014 - National Geographic Travel
National Geographic Travel knows a thing or two about the world and recently they named Oklahoma City one of the "World's Smartest Cities." The travel pub went on to say, "(Oklahoma City) has transformed 7.5 miles of dry riverbed into an urban park (Oklahoma River Trails) and Olympic-caliber rowing center."
Forbes: OKC ranks as the No. 7 Best Place for Business
July 23, 2014 - Forbes
Forbes recently released their 2014 "Best and Worst Places for Business 2014" list and as you would expect Oklahoma City fared well. The metro ranked No. 7 on the list and the publication highlighted OKC's outstanding job and income growth over the past five years.
OKC: No. 1 Best City to Launch a Startup
July 9, 2014 - NerdWallet
Access to funding, labor and the cost of living can make or break a new business. Based on a NerdWallet study, OKC is ranked the No. 1 place to start a business in the U.S.
Oklahoma Ranks No. 7 on Thumbtack's Business Friendly List
June 26, 2014 - Thumbtack
Oklahoma was given an A+ and ranked No. 7 in Thumbtack's annual Small Business Friendliest Survey. Here in the metro OKC received a grade of A- and was praised for the city's training and networking programs.
You Won't Waste Time in Traffic in OKC
June 19, 2014 - New Geography
Do you want to live in a thriving city but don't want to spend your time stuck in traffic? OKC might be the perfect place for you as the metro ranks as the 7th least congested metro in the U.S.
Oklahoma ranked No. 7 in "Small Business Friendliness" Survey
June 2014 - Thumbtack.com and Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Thumbtack, in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, has named Oklahoma the seventh best state in the nation for small business friendliness in a survey of more than 12,000 small-business owners. Oklahoma City's small business friendliness score was an A-. The state's A+ ratings came from ease of starting a business, zoning and training and networking programs.
OKC Ranked No. 10 "Best City to Drive a Car"
June 17, 2014 - Nerd Wallet
Nerd Wallet set out to find which major cities were best for drivers and OKC came in at No. 10. The publication sited OKC's affordable gas prices as a big positive for the metro.
Oklahoma is Home to One of the Fastest Growing Economies
June 13, 2014 - U.S. Bureau of Economic Anyalsis
According to new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Oklahoma has one of the top-five-fastest growing economies in the nation. Oklahoma saw a 4.17 percent increase in its GDP while the nation saw only a 1.9 percent increase over the same time span.
Workers are More Satisfied in OKC
June 13, 2014 - Fast Company
According to a new report from Fast Company, workers in Oklahoma City are some of the most satisfied in the nation. The publication ranked OKC No. 8 on its Employment Satisfaction Report Card due to employment opportunities in the metro.
Forbes: Oklahoma One of the Best States to Make a Living
June 9, 2014 - Forbes
Using economic data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and C2ER, Forbes ranked the best (and worst) states to make a living. To no one’s surprise, Oklahoma fared well coming in at No. 9 on the list. Low unemployment and competitive cost of living helped the Sooner State achieve the ranking.
OKC Ranks as a Great Place to Work for a Small Business
May 13, 2014 - Wallet Hub
OKC routinely makes "Best Places to Start a Small Business" lists but what about working for a small business? The metro also ranks high in that regard according to Wallet Hub The website ranked OKC No. 5 on its "Best Cities to Work for a Small Business" ranking.
Looking to Start a Business? OKC is the Place
April 3 2014 - The Business Journals
According to The Business Journals, if you want to start a small business you should look no further than Oklahoma City. The publication ranked OKC No. 7 on its "Best Metros for Small Business" list. The metro's population growth helped achieve the status.
CNNMoney: "People are flocking to OKC"
March 31, 2014 - CNNMoney
According to CNNMoney, people are flocking to OKC as the publication ranked the metro No. 9 on its "10 Fastest Growing Cities" list. Oklahoma City's population has grown by more than 5 percent since 2010.
Oklahoma City: One of Nation’s Most Affordable Cities
March 11, 2014 - Forbes
Oklahoma City ranks ninth among America’s most affordable cities, according to a March 2014 report in Forbes Magazine. Two factors figured prominently in Forbes’ ranking: the Housing Opportunity Index from the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo the cost-of-living index developed by Sperling’s Best Places.
Oklahoma City Ranks High for Business Startups
March 11, 2014 - WalletHub
Oklahoma City again has received recognition for its business-friendly climate. WalletHub, a personal finance social network , has named Oklahoma City one of the best cities in which to start a business. Out of the 150 largest cities in the United States, Oklahoma City ranked 12th overall for its startup business climate.
Workers in their Prime are Moving to OKC
January 31, 2014 - Forbes
Forbes set out to find what major cities workers in their prime (ages 35-49) where moving to. By analyzing population data from 2007 to 2012, the publication found that many workers are finding OKC more than OK. The metro ranked No. 10 on their "Where Workers in their Prime are Moving" ranking.
OKC Ranked in Top 20 for Affordability
January 21, 2014 - International Housing Affordability Survey
Oklahoma City ranked as the No. 17 (among major markets) for affordability in the 10th annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey. The annual survey looks at the housing prices of more than 360 markets across nine countries.
Forbes Touts OKC as a Retirement Destination
January 16, 2014 - Forbes
After looking at data for more than 400 cities in every state, Forbes found the "25 Best Places to Retire" and Oklahoma City unsurprisingly made the list. The publication listed a good economy, low cost of living, moderate home prices and high volunteer rate as reasons people should look towards OKC to spend their retirement.
10 Best Cities for Job Seekers
January 13, 2014 - Nerd Wallet
If you are looking for a job NerdWallet.com says to look no further than Oklahoma City. The website ranked OKC No. 9 on its "10 Best U.S. Cities for Job Seekers" list. The ranking is based on the city's low unemployment rate, rapid growth and affordability.
OKC Ranked One of the Top Budget-Friendly Metros
Jan. 6, 2014 - Apartment Guide
Apartment Guideset out to find the "Most-Budget Friendly Metros" for its readers and unsurprisingly Oklahoma City was near the top of the list. Combining best value in rent rates and low cost of living, OKC ranked No. 9 nationally on the list.
