Utilities

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Utilities
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Transportation
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Labor
How many ? / How much ?
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County Commuting Patterns
LOGAN CO.
LINCOLN CO.
OKLAHOMA CO.
GRADY CO.
Source U.S. Bureau of the Census 2000
Oklahoma Employment Securities Commission
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Sources for Labor Information

• http//www.census.gov/
• Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce, Jeff Wallace, ODOC
• Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, (OESC)
• Workforce Oklahoma
• University Labor Study
• Professional Labor Analysis
• www.Okcommerce.gov (Link to Data
  Research)

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Local Incentives
Cash through city general fund or sales tax
revenues Free or inexpensive land Build to suit
opportunities Spec buildings (lease or
sell) Sales tax forgiveness Property tax
forgiveness Tribal partnerships (Financial
Workforce)
Adjusts quarterly to reflect actual fuel costs.
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Local Incentives
Site preparation Environmental Phase 1 2 CDBG
infrastructure grants EDA grants Industrial
Development Bonds Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) Low interest loans Access Road improvement
(ODOT)
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Local Incentives
City permitting discounts Relocation assistance /
FAM tours Utility hookup fee waivers / discounted
rates Real Estate assistance Mortgage points
discounts Drug testing assistance Temporary
office space Country Club memberships for
executives
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Company Distribution Center Rural, OK
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Summary of RFP Guidelines

• Be selective make sure the RFP meets you
  focus-DONT go after everything
• Proposal needs to be on time Speed is King!
  Late Proposal could send bad message
• Minimize risk community must be seen as an
  asset.
• Answer the questions - think globally when
  responding
• Keep the Fluff out- brochures and community data
  may be submitted

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RFP Tips Summary
6. Its not rocket science, keep it simple 7.
Quality information with cover letter 8.
Colorful, original maps not BW copies or
faxes 9. Index the document and use tabs 10.
Number your response items per the questions asked
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Robbies RFP Tips

• 11. 81/2 X 11 Format
• Include Local Incentive Summary
• Include only information that explains why
  your site will be profitable to the company

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Robbies RFP Tips

• Proposal should make the prospect want to visit
• 15. Maintain prospect confidentiality

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Rural Development Specialists

• Rob Gragg, RAPP Coordinator
• Office 405.815.5259
• Rob_Gragg_at_okcommerce.gov
• NE Lisa Clark SE Glenn Glass
• Office 918-682-7891(Muskogee) Office
  580-924-5094
• Office 918-293-4678 (Okmulgee) Cell
  405-596-1640
• Cell 918-323-1411 Glenn_Glass_at_okcommerce.gov
  
• Lisa_Clark_at_okcommerce.gov
• NW Neal Williams SW Larry Harrington
• Office 580-571-6176 Office 580-581-5419
• Cell 405-596-1650 Cell 405-596-0080
• Neal_Williams_at_okcommerce.gov Larry_Harrington_at_okc
  ommerce.gov

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Business Location contacts

• Recruitment Team.
• Charles KimbroughDirector of Recruiters405.815.5
  361charles_at_Locateok.com
• James Johnson
• Recruiter
• 405.815.5227
• james_at_Locateok.com

• Mike Fry
• Recruiter
• 918.594.8419
• mike_fry_at_okcommerce.gov
• Robbie Ruminer
• Recruiter
• 580.745.2899
• robbie_ruminer_at_okcommerce.gov

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