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Welcome. Oklahoma is ranked as one of the most business-friendly states in the country. We offer businesses the nation's best career-development program, a talented, productive workforce, low operating costs for your company, low cost of living for your employees, a great quality of life, and much more - all in a central location. For a closer look at Oklahoma's Advantage, go to Oklahoma Department of Commerce's Web site under the Related Topics section.
Natalie Shirley
Secretary of Commerce and Tourism
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Department of Commerce
Employment Security Commission
- On April 22, 1889, land opened for white settlement in Oklahoma. Some people entered in "sooner" than they were supposed to. They became known as Sooners. Eventually that nickname spread to all Oklahomans.
- Vinita is the oldest incorporated town on Oklahoma Route 66 being established in 1871. Vinita was the first town in Oklahoma to enjoy electricity. Originally named Downingville. The towns name was later changed to Vinita, in honor of Vinnie Ream, the sculptress who created the life-size statue of Lincoln at the United States Capitol.
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