Business & Entrepreneurship
Where the American Dream is Still Built
Working in Oklahoma’s Business & Entrepreneurship Industries
Since day one, the Oklahoma spirit has been entrepreneurial to the core. Today, that heritage shows its stripes through a bumping business ecosystem where opportunity abounds. Less red tape and one of the lowest tax burdens in the nation give business owners freedom to run things their way. Plus, a wealth of resources are ready to plug you in where you want to play. Whether you’re aiming to launch a new venture or join an established team, business innovation runs deep. Move your career to Oklahoma and build something that sticks.
#1 Lowest Cost of Doing Business in the U.S.
8th Lowest Tax Burden in the U.S.
371,640+ Small Businesses
Major Players
- Paycom
- Devon Energy
- MidFirst Bank
- Magellan Midstream Partners
- Hobby Lobby
- American Airlines
- Continental Resources
- BOK Financial
- QuikTrip
- Love’s Travel Stops
- Heartland Payments
- Halliburton
- Locke Supply
- Atwoods Ranch & Home
Names to Know
Tulsa Remote
If you’re a remote worker, Tulsa wants to pay you $10,000 to make it your new home. Tulsa Remote rolls out the red carpet for new residents, offering not just a cash but an entire lifestyle upgrade. Participants gain access to networking events, co-working spaces, and a community that thrives in one of America’s most liveable cities.
i2E
If funding’s what you’re after, Oklahoma has you covered. One venture capital trailblazer is i2E, an Oklahoma City nonprofit that specializes in launching and scaling startups across software, healthcare, and IT. i2E also runs Love’s Entrepreneur’s Cup, a collegiate business plan competition that attracts thousands each year.
REI Oklahoma
As one of the most seasoned economic engines in the state, REI Oklahoma helps rural and underserved entrepreneurs turn their visions into successful companies. If you’re a business owner looking for flexible loans, grants, and connection to funding, REI Oklahoma is the gateway to it all, plus a deep well of resources and experts.
Tulsa Innovation Labs (TIL)
Spearheaded by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, Tulsa Innovation Labs is moving the needle on Tulsa’s evolution into an innovation hub. With a focus on virtual health, energy tech, advanced air mobility, and cybersecurity, TIL is turbocharging startups and cultivating a skilled workforce through strategic public and private partnerships.
