OKLAHOMA CITYat a glance

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“ “Ranked No. 11 for most economic diversity of the top 350 metros.

TABLE OF CONTENTSLocation .....................................4Climate ....................................... 7Transportation ......................... 8Population .................................11Housing .....................................13

Economy ...................................14Education .................................17Income .......................................21Labor Analysis .......................22Incentives ................................23

Commercial Real Estate ....28Tax Rates .................................29Utilities .................................... 30Available Services ................32

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One of the fastest-growing cities in America, and among the top five places for economic strength, job creation and to start a business. A top two small business ranking. One of the most popular places for millennials, and one of the top 10 cities for young adults.

The list of reasons you should grow your business in Oklahoma City is growing – almost as quickly as the list of reasons why people love living here. In Greater Oklahoma City, we understand that partnership among business,

government and civic leaders is integral to our success. Our low costs, diverse economy and business-friendly environment have kept the economic doldrums at bay, and provided value, stability and profitability to our companies – and now we’re poised to do even more. Let us introduce you to the thriving 10-county region that is Greater Oklahoma City: a region that has rediscovered its strengths – and redefined itself for the future.

GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY:

NO. 4 OF TOP 10 BEST CITIES TO MOVE TO IN 2015.- SIMPLE MOVING LABOR

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The Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) includes seven counties: Oklahoma, Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, and McClain. It is the 27th largest city and 42nd largest metropolitan area in the United States. The Greater Oklahoma City Partnership region extends to include three additional counties —Kingfisher, Payne and Pottawatomie —to provide a broad economic area.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, City of OKC

LOCATION

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CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY AREA: 621.2 square miles - the third largest geographic area for a city in the nation.

OKLAHOMA CITY MSA:5,581 square miles

THE GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY REGION:7,978 square miles

OKLAHOMA CITY ELEVATION: 1,285 feet above sea level

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REGIONAL COMMUTER PATTERNSThis map shows the 10-county Partnership region and the commuting pattern between each county. The number listed in the county is the percentage of residents who stay in their home county to work. The lines between counties show the percentage of residents who travel to other counties to work. NOTE: The graphic assumes all commuting occurs within the region, with

no leakage. However, the table provides the raw number of commuters from county to county and includes commuters that leave the region (“Outside of Region”). “Outside of Region” commuters are not accounted for in the county to county graphic image. For the purpose of clarity, only commuter flows of 5% and above are pictured below.

SOURCE: LEHD, 2013

From To Canadian Cleveland Grady Kingfisher Lincoln Logan Mcclain Oklahoma Payne Pottawatomie Outside of region

Canadian 12,869 3,114 360 389 88 243 257 34,313 189 414 2,374 Cleveland 1,930 40,170 498 75 117 153 1,639 53,211 442 1,183 9,168 Grady 1,103 1,892 6,441 104 48 188 882 7,432 149 193 3,853 Kingfisher 251 114 62 2,777 12 89 32 1,249 103 38 1,603Lincoln 208 535 93 21 3,015 76 54 3,603 960 1,225 2,263 Logan 513 839 151 170 67 3,528 175 9,938 551 130 1,846 McClain 318 2,899 427 29 35 65 2,546 5,048 87 145 5,466 Oklahoma 8,644 19,299 907 349 471 1,862 833 243,057 1,909 2,055 34,006Payne 264 656 45 77 282 225 68 3,235 15,513 308 9,396 Pottawatomie 332 1,636 143 31 503 48 150 7,038 421 11,068 7,057

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CLIMATEThe average annual temperature is 61° F (high 72°, low 51°) with an average rainfall of 36.5 inches and average snowfall of 7.6 inches per year. The average number of flying days is 350 per year – the same number of days you’ll see the sun shining in Oklahoma City.

Jan. .......29° - 50°

Feb. .......33° - 55°

Mar. .......41° - 63°

April ......50° - 72°

May .......60° - 80°

June ......68° - 88°

July .......72° - 94°

Aug. ......71° - 93°

Sep. .......63° - 85°

Oct. .......52° - 73°

Nov. .......40° - 62°

Dec. .......31° - 51°

SOURCE: NOAA, COMPARATIVE CLIMATE DATA, 30 YEAR AVERAGE* ANY PRECIPITATION EXCEEDING 0.01 INCHES

WEATHER ANNUAL AVERAGES Clear / partly cloudy days ..................235Rainy days* ................................................. 82Precipitation ..............................36.5 inchesSnowfall .........................................7.6 inchesWind speed .................................... 11.4 mph

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From To Canadian Cleveland Grady Kingfisher Lincoln Logan Mcclain Oklahoma Payne Pottawatomie Outside of region

Canadian 12,869 3,114 360 389 88 243 257 34,313 189 414 2,374 Cleveland 1,930 40,170 498 75 117 153 1,639 53,211 442 1,183 9,168 Grady 1,103 1,892 6,441 104 48 188 882 7,432 149 193 3,853 Kingfisher 251 114 62 2,777 12 89 32 1,249 103 38 1,603Lincoln 208 535 93 21 3,015 76 54 3,603 960 1,225 2,263 Logan 513 839 151 170 67 3,528 175 9,938 551 130 1,846 McClain 318 2,899 427 29 35 65 2,546 5,048 87 145 5,466 Oklahoma 8,644 19,299 907 349 471 1,862 833 243,057 1,909 2,055 34,006Payne 264 656 45 77 282 225 68 3,235 15,513 308 9,396 Pottawatomie 332 1,636 143 31 503 48 150 7,038 421 11,068 7,057

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TRANSPORTATIONOklahoma City is as easy to reach as it is to navigate, with commute times averaging 20 minutes or less and minimal congestion.

MAJOR HIGHWAYS SERVING AREA:

Interstate 35 ........................................ North and SouthInterstate 40 ............................................East and WestInterstate 44 ............................................Northeast and

SouthwestInterstate 235 ........................................Connects I-35 &

I-40 & U.S. 77

Interstate 240 .................................Interconnects I-40, I-44 & I-35

U.S. 62 ...............................................East and SoutheastU.S. 77 (Broadway Extension) .......... North and SouthU.S. 270 ............................... Southeast and NorthwestU.S. 277 ..............................................................Southwest

HIGHWAYSThe Greater Oklahoma City area has more than 2,400 miles of highways and interestates. The highest concentration being at 384 miles of roadway in Oklahoma County where the crossroads of I-35, I-40, and I-44 meet in Oklahoma City. Freight carriers and truck transportation run efficiently with the 646 miles of interstates in the region and minimal congestion.

Starting in the third quater of 2016, the $892-million Driving Forward project

will begin work on multiple turnpikes in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa areas. For the Oklahoma City area, lanes will widen along 7.5 miles of the HE Bailey Turnpike near Newcastle, a Northeast Oklahoma County Loop will be created with 21 miles of new turnpike to connect I-44 to I-40, and the Southwest Kilpatrick Extension will create 7 miles of new roads to connect I-40 to State Highway 152/Airport Road. Airport Road runs just north of Will Rogers World Airport, giving another route to the airport with the Southwest Kilpatrick Extension. For more information on the Driving Forward project visit DrivingForwardOK.com.*

AIRWill Rogers World Airport is the Greater Oklahoma City region’s major commerical airport. The airport has six airlines, 22 nonstop flights, and about 75 total daily departures. The airport is located a short drive from downtown Oklahoma City with easy access to three major interstates.

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Atlanta ................................................Delta, Southwest

Baltimore ....................................................... Southwest

Charlotte Douglas ..................................................American

Chicago Midway ......................................... Southwest

Chicago O’Hare ..............................American, United

Dallas Love Field ........................................ Southwest

Dallas/Ft. Worth ........................................... American

Denver .............................................Southwest, United

Detroit .......................................................................Delta

Houston/Hobby .......................................... Southwest

Houston/Intercontinental................................ United

Las Vegas ..................................Allegiant, Southwest

Los Angeles .....................................United, American

Minneapolis ..............................................................Delta

New York/Newark ...............................................United

Orlando Sanford ..............................................Allegiant

Phoenix .......................................................... Southwest

Salt Lake City ..........................................................Delta

San Francisco ...................................................... United

Seattle ............................................................. Alaska Air

St. Louis ......................................................... Southwest

Washington D.C. Dulles .................................... United

* Subject to change without notice.

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than 8,000 acres of land and provides a wide array of development opportunities. The airport operates on three runways, two 9,800-ft parallel to one another and one 7,800-ft crosswind runway, allowing the airport to accommodate any size aircraft.

In addition to Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City has two reliever airports, Wiley Post Airport and Max Westheimer Airport. Wiley Post Airport is located in Northwest Oklahoma City flying mostly corporate and business aviation. Max Westheimer Airport in Norman, owned by the University of Oklahoma, is mostly used for general aviation. Greater Oklahoma City also boasts several other general aviation airports such as the Clarence E. Page Airport in Yukon, the Shawnee Regional

Airport, and the Stillwater Regional Airport. Learn more about Will Rogers World Airport at FlyOKC.com.

TRAINAmtrak service is provided via the Hearland Flyer, which makes daily runs to Fort Worth, Texas. The train departs from the historic Santa Fe Depot at the front door of Bricktown - Oklahoma City’s entertainment district. The Heartland Flyer now offers a bike service for those looking to explore Forth

Worth car-free. Two Class I lines provide most of the rail transportation in the Greater Oklahoma City region: Union Pacific and BNSF Railway. These lines have more than 4,000 miles of track and connnect Oklahoma communities with other U.S. cities, markets, and ports.

Major Cities Distance (Miles) Delivery Time (Days) Highway Rail Motor Carrier Rail

Atlanta 868 1,006 2 4Chicago 896 846 2 3Dallas 200 388 1 7-8 hoursDenver 630 792 2 2Detroit 1,086 1,230 2 4Houston 437 638 1 1.5Kansas City 339 379 1 1Los Angeles 1,367 1,489 2 6Memphis 474 583 1 2New Orleans 718 1,000 2 3New York 1,548 1,592 3 7St. Louis 462 539 1 1Seattle 2,021 2,360 3 5

DISTANCE AND DELIVERY TIME FROM OKLAHOMA CITY TO MAJOR U.S. CITIES

Same Day: Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Denver, MemphisOvernight: Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Detroit

SOURCES: UPS, FEDEX, CON-WAY FREIGHT

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Oklahoma City is the most populous city in the state of Oklahoma. From 2010 to 2015, Oklahoma City’s metro population grew by nearly 9%, and has experienced a 1.75% average annual growth rate. In 2015, the Oklahoma City MSA population was estimated to be 1,343,996 while the city of Oklahoma City’s population was 630,749. Since 2010, the Oklahoma City MSA is the 18th-fastest-growing large metro in the country and has grown twice as fast as the nation.

POPULATION

POPULATION BY RACE AND ETHNIC GROUP

Oklahoma City 506,250 579,999 630,749 62.7 61.2 15.1 15 3.5 3.5 4.0 4.3 17.2 19

Oklahoma County 660,448 718,627 769,733 64.6 63.1 15.4 15.4 3.5 3.5 3.0 3.2 15.1 16.8

OKC MSA 1,095,421 1,252,987 1,343,996 71.9 70.2 10.4 10.6 4.1 4.1 2.8 3.1 11.3 12.9

Greater OKC Region 1,243,058 1,414,813 1,513,479 72.8 71.1 9.6 9.8 4.5 4.6 2.7 3 10.6 12.1

Oklahoma 3,450,654 3,751,616 3,923,568 72.2 70.6 7.4 7.5 8.6 8.6 1.7 2 8.9 10.2

Nation 281,421,906 308,745,538 318,536,439 72.4 70.9 12.6 12.8 0.9 1.0 4.8 5.2 16.3 17.6

*Persons of Hispanic Origin may be of any race. SOURCE: Esri Business Analyst, 2015, U.S. Census

2000 2010 2015 2010 2015 2010 2015 2010 2015 2010 2015 2010 2015

Total Population % White % Black % American % Asian % Hispanic Indian Origin*

REGIONAL POPULATION

City 2015 Population Percent Growth

2010-2015

Bethany 19,766 3.8%Chickasha 15,845 -1.2%Choctaw 11,992 7.6%Edmond 89,182 9.6%El Reno 17,005 1.5%Guthrie 10,320 1.3%Midwest City 56,738 4.4%Moore 56,970 3.4%Mustang 18,347 5.5%Norman 118,294 6.6%Oklahoma City 630,749 8.8%Shawnee 30,722 2.9%Stillwater 48,755 6.7%Warr Acres 10,200 1.6%Yukon 24,484 7.8% Source: ESRI BUSINESS ANALYST, 2015

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OKLAHOMA CITY’S MSA POPULATION (1,343,966) IS LARGER THAN THE TOTAL POPULATION OF THE STATES BELOW.

SOURCE: Esri Business Analyst, 2015; U.S. Census

OKC 1,343,996

DELAWARE 936,924

MONTANA 1,027,698

SOUTH DAKOTA 854,685

NORTH DAKOTA 750,438

ALASKA 741,123

VERMONT 637,849

WYOMING 591,625

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This vibrant, active city is even more livable because of its affordability. Unlike many metropolitan areas today, you can afford to live comfortably in a quality home, while still enjoying the area’s arts, entertainment and recreational opportunities. Explore the neighborhoods layered with personality, colorful art enclaves and plenty of clean, green spaces.

The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) Cost of Living Index shows that Oklahoma City is 24.7 percent below the national average* in terms of housing costs.

HOUSING: MOVING TO OKLAHOMA CITY

NEW HOME AVERAGE SALES PRICE•$229,998 for 2,400 sq. ft. new-build home

AVERAGE RENTAL RATE•$794 per month for 2-bed, 2-bath, 950 sq. ft., unfurnished apartment

AVERAGE HOME SALES PRICE•$187,375 (new construction and resale)

SOURCE: C2ER COST OF LIVING INDEX 2015 ANNUAL AVERAGE DATA; *NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR APPROXIMATELY 300 URBAN AREAS; OKLAHOMA CITY METROPOLITAN ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, AVG HOME SALES FOR 2015

“Oklahoma City Ranks No. 2 for Healthiest Housing Markets in 25 Big Cities. - WalletHub

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ECONOMYMAJOR INDUSTRIES:The economy of the Greater Oklahoma City region is diverse. While federal, state and local government are the largest employers, and the oil and natural gas sector generates the largest revenues, the area’s major private sector economic contributors include:

• Aviation & Aerospace: With the largest concentration of aviation and aerospace firms in the state, the Greater Oklahoma City region’s 265 firms employs 38,000 workers – and growing. Nearly 65 percent of the workforce at Tinker Air Force Base - the largest single site employer in the state – consists of civilian contractors and service providers.

• Bioscience: Oklahoma City’s Bioscience presence is generating national and international attention. The sector employs more than 51,000 statewide. Companies within this industry are dedicated to providing Bioscience goods and services, as well as education and research testing.

• Energy: Oklahoma City is the Energy capital of the state. Energy accounts for approximately 3% of metro employment but more than 9% of total compensation. The sector draws its strength from several Energy companies with headquarters in the city.

Memphis 84.5Oklahoma City 88.1Tuscon 92.8Detroit 95.3Pittsburgh 98.2Atlanta 99.9Denver 109.6Chicago 116.2Seattle 140.3Boston 144.3Washington DC 146.8San Francisco 176.4Manhattan 227.4

100 = average of reporting communities SOURCE: C2ER COST OF LIVING INDEX, 2015 ANNUAL AVERAGE DATA, COMPOSITE INDEX

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• Health Care: As one of the nation’s major centers of healthcare delivery, the Oklahoma City metro employs more than 74,000 health care sector workers. Our 30 general medical and surgical hospitals and 16 specialized hospitals combine to offer outstanding healthcare.

• Manufacturing: This broad category includes metals and machinery; building materials; food products and medical devices and equipment. With more than 36,000 employed, the manufacturing sector represents approximately 6.1% of the Oklahoma City MSA’s total nonagricultural labor force.

• Professional, Business & Financial Services: Similar to the healthcare sector, the Oklahoma City region provides business and financial services to a market that extends beyond the state boundaries. This sector makes up 19% of the metro’s total workforce with more than 109,800 employees in this sector.

• Wholesale and Retail Trade: Oklahoma City’s central location and accessibility have made it a vital crossroads for commerce. The convergence of I-35, a major north- south interstate, and I-40 and 1-44, major east-west interstates, and numerous U.S. and State Highways position Oklahoma City as a major wholesale and retail trade center. For the year 2015, the Oklahoma City MSA had estimated total taxable retail sales of $20.9 billion.

• International: The Greater OKC metro area boasts a substantial international presence, with 31 countries represented by foreign-based subsidiaries in the region. More than 40,000 are employed by these companies, which provide a broad range of products and services.

#3 FASTEST GROWING DOWNTOWN EMPLOYMENT - THE CITY OBSERVATORY

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LEADING EMPLOYERS:The following table shows the major employers in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

State of Oklahoma Government 46,900Tinker Air Force Base Military 26,000OU - Norman Campus Higher Education 11,900FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center Aerospace 7,000INTEGRIS Health* Health Care 6,000Hobby Lobby Stores Inc* Wholesale & Retail 5,100OU Health Sciences Center Higher Education 5,000City of Oklahoma City Government 4,600Mercy Health System of OK* Health Care 4,300OGE Energy Corp.* Utility 3,400Devon Energy Corp* Oil & Gas 3,200OU Medical Center Health Care 3,200SSM Health Care of Oklahoma, Inc.* Health Care 3,000University of Central Oklahoma Higher Education 3,000Norman Regional Hospital Health Care 2,800Chesapeake Energy Corp* Oil & Gas 2,500UPS Transportation 2,500AllianceHealth Oklahoma Health Care 2,500Sonic Corp* Retail 2,460AT&T Telecommunications 2,400The Boeing Company Aviation 2,400LSB Industries, Inc.* Manufacturing 1,950Oklahoma City Community College Higher Education 1,700Dell Sales & Business Service 1,700Hertz Corporation Rental Services 1,700Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Company Manufacturing & Distributing 1,500Farmers Insurance Group Customer Service 1,300American Fidelity* Finance/Insurance 1,300Johnson Controls Manufacturing 1,200Bank of Oklahoma Finance 1,100Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores* Retail 1,100Cox Communications* Telecommunications 1,000Continental Resources* Oil & Gas 1,000ATC Drivetrain LLC* Manufacturing 1,000Dolese Bros. Co.* Manufacturing 1,000Rose State College Higher Education 1,000 *Indicates headquarters in the MSA; employee counts subject to change

SOURCE: THE GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER

COMPANY PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES

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K-12 EDUCATION: The Greater Oklahoma City Region offers a variety of choices in K-12 Education. Our 10-county area enrolls more than 267,000 students in the public school system. Harding Charter Prep High School, Classen School of Advanced Studies, Dove Science Academy, Edmond North High School and the Oklahoma School of Science and Math (OSSM) are regularly recognized on the U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools in the Nation list. A total of 50 schools in our region have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools. Our region gives parents diverse educational options with 19 public charter schools and 54 private and parochial schools recognized by the Oklahoma Private School Accreditation Commission.

WORKING TOGETHER Civic, business and education leaders developed a blueprint that has forever changed the area’s largest school district, Oklahoma City Public Schools. Near completion, MAPS for Kids is a comprehensive education reform plan that raised $700 million for Oklahoma City Public Schools and surrounding school districts.

In addition to building seven schools and renovating 65 others, the comprehensive plan implemented strategic academic reforms; improved student achievement; restored classroom discipline; and increased accountability with students, parents and the community.

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OVER) Less than High School Graduate ...12.2%High School/Technical School ......27.4%Some College .......................................25.1%College Graduate or Higher .......... 35.4%

SOURCE: CENSUS, 2014 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY (1 YEAR ESTIMATE); OKC MSA

EDUCATION

This innovative vision for our school system was reaffirmed in October 2007, when voters overwhelmingly approved a $248.3 million bond by 78 percent! This support helped to earn Oklahoma City a spot as one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People” by the America’s Promise Alliance in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

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HIGHER EDUCATIONIn the Greater Oklahoma City area, there are 18 public and private colleges and universities, including two research universities, Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma. These institutions of higher learning provide thousands of undergraduate and graduate degree opportunities. Oklahoma also has a nationally acclaimed Career and

Technology system, offering programs and services in 29 technology center districts operating on: 56 campuses, 398 comprehensive school districts, 25 skill centers and three juvenile facilities. Not only do these centers provide training to high school and post-secondary students, they also provide invaluable training services to a variety of businesses in a number of different skill areas.

TOP 20 DEGREE COMPLETIONS IN THE GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY REGION

SOURCE: OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, 2014-2015

Social Sciences

697

Psychology795

Education1,493

Agriculture571

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

777

Computer & Information

Science597

Family & Consumer

Science 607

Liberal Studies2,492

Physical Sciences

434

Engineering 1,533

Interdisciplinary Studies

1,255

Engineering Technologies

423

Communcation & Journalism

894

Visual & Performing

Arts801

Public Admin

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Protective Services

515

Parks, Recreation & Leisure

331Law326

Business 4,274

Health Professionals3,087

Graduates273 3,000+

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AREA COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 2014-2015 EnrollmentUniversity of Oklahoma  30,987 State, four-year    OU Health Sciences Center 3,762 State     OU College of Law 541 StateOklahoma State University 28,590 State, four-year    OSU-Oklahoma City 9,840 Two-year

OSU School of Veterinary Medicine 407 StateOklahoma City Community College 20,454 State, two-yearUniversity of Central Oklahoma 20,083 State, four-yearRose State College 9,826 State, two-yearRedlands Community College 3,621 State, two-yearOklahoma City University 3,511 Private, four-yearLangston University 3,053 State, four-yearOklahoma Christian University 2,924 Private, four-yearMid-America Christian University* 2,688 Private, four-yearSouthern Nazarene University* 2,254 Private, four-yearOklahoma Baptist University 2,101 Private, four-yearUniversity of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 1,037 State, four-yearSouthwestern Christian University* 813 Private, four-yearSt. Gregory’s University 701 Private, four-yearUniversity of Phoenix* 471 Private, two-/four-yearBrown Mackie College 285 Private, two-/four-yearHillsdale Free Will Baptist College 263 Private, four-yearDeVry University* 197 Private, four-yearTotal Enrollment 148,409

CAREERTECH TRAINING INSTITUTIONS 2014-2015 Enrollment LocationFrancis Tuttle Technology Center 27,039 OKCCanadian Valley Technology Center 22,316 El Reno / Yukon / ChickashaGordon Cooper Technology Center 16,591 ShawneeMeridian Technology Center 16,031 StillwaterMetro Technology Center 15,635 OKCMid-America Technology Center 15,076 WayneMoore Norman Technology Center 12,381 Moore / NormanMid-Del Technology Center 6,202 Midwest CityEastern Oklahoma County Technology Center 2,709 ChoctawTotal Enrollment* 133,980

SOURCE: OKLAHOMA HIGHER EDUCATION ENROLLMENTS BY INSTITUTION PUBLIC AND PRIVATE (2014-2015) , OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION; IPEDS DATA CENTER

SOURCE: OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, 2014-2015*Total enrollment includes ACD, industry specific traning and full-time enrollment.

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Total includes 2014-2015 full academic year (fall, spring, summer) enrollment; *(fall 2014 enrollment used when complete enrollment is not available.)

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PROGRAM OF STUDY ENROLLMENT 2014-2015

5-Year Average

DEGREES 2014-2015

DEGREES 5-YEAR AVERAGE

Agriculture and Related Sciences 2,497 2,405 571 512

Architecture and Related Services 513 589 102 113

Biological and Biomedical Sciences 5,479 5,066 777 734

Business 22,616 22,635 4,274 4,397

Communication and Journalism 4,125 4,154 894 840

Communications Technologies 127 101 56 26

Computer and Information Science 3,947 3,464 597 492

Construction Trades 74 95 18 14

Culinary Services 191 168 24 19

Education 8,696 9,084 1,493 1,652

Engineering 10,726 8,941 1,533 1,315

Engineering Technologies 4,226 5,147 423 347

English Language and Literature 1,251 1,349 288 280

Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies 146 147 35 37

Family and Consumer Science 3,387 3,571 607 656

Foreign Languages 749 775 150 156

Health Professions 18,008 17,986 3,087 3,221

History 1,050 1,101 182 194

Homeland Security and Protective Services 3,160 3,179 515 481

Law 1,111 1,265 326 379

Liberal Arts and Sciences 23,026 29,432 2,492 1,891

Library Science 185 214 52 58

Mathematics and Statistics 907 781 151 149

Mechanic and Repair Technologies 300 281 105 77

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 3,073 3,538 1,255 1,160

Natural Resources and Conservation 289 272 62 62

Parks and Recreation 2,278 2,137 331 305

Philosophy and Religion 336 347 67 72

Physical Sciences 4,086 4,098 434 373

Psychology 4,612 4,578 795 802

Public Administration 1,009 944 273 281

Residency Programs 43 13

Social Sciences 3,731 4,043 697 753

Theology 496 714 68 85

Transportation and Materials Moving 529 511 121 111

Visual and Performing Arts 4,659 4,834 801 794

Other 106 1,782 8 138

Grand Total 141,701 149,764 23,664 22,989

*Does not include institutions who do not report to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

Source: Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY REGION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES DEGREE COMPLETION AND ENROLLMENT

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Oklahoma City’s cost of living consistently ranks below the national average - and well below cities such as Denver, Albuquerque, Kansas City and San Antonio. Oklahoma City also offers some of the most affordable housing, transportation, utilities, groceries and gas in the U.S., and residents still have more disposable income than in other cities. See the cost of living calculator in the “About Oklahoma City” section of www.okcchamber.com/costofliving.

INCOME

INCOME

SOURCE: ESRI BUSINESS ANALYST 2015 OKC MSA

# Households Per Income Category

% of Total Households

Median Household Income ($50,256)Under $15,000 ..............................................................................65,592 ........................................... 12.5%$15,000 - $24,999 ....................................................................... 57,028 ...........................................10.9%$25,000-$34,999 ........................................................................53,580 ...........................................10.2%$35,000-$49,999 ........................................................................84,528 ............................................ 16.1%$50,000 - $74,999.....................................................................100,196 ............................................ 19.1%$75,000 - $99,999 .......................................................................63,164 ...............................................12%$100,000 - $149,999 ...................................................................61,087 ............................................ 11.6%$150,000 - $199,000 ................................................................ 20,506 ............................................ 3.9%$200,000+......................................................................................18,946 ............................................ 3.6%

Total Households ............................................... 524,627

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LABOR ANALYSISUNEMPLOYMENT RATEThe unemployment rate for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area averaged 3.7% for 2015. Increases in the area’s population and labor force have kept pace with economic growth, keeping the region’s unemployment rate low in comparison to the nation.

LABOR ANALYSIS 2015Labor Force ...........................668,012Employed .............................. 643,277Unemployed ............................ 24,735Underemployed* ..................55,000Unemployment Rate ................ 3.7% *No official government statistics are available on the total number of persons who might be viewed as underemployed. Underemployed workers have training or education surpassing the needs of their current position. SOURCE: U.S. DEPT. OF LABOR, BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS; OKC MSA

Material Handler ........................................................... $8.34 .............................. $12.44

Forklift Driver.................................................................. $10.92 ..............................$16.19

Customer Service Rep................................................. $9.46 .............................$15.00

Computer Support Specialist ................................... $12.07 ........................... $20.86

Machinist .......................................................................... $12.25...............................$18.81

Team Assembler ............................................................ $8.45 .............................. $12.80

Administrative Assistant ............................................ $9.55 .............................. $14.86

Computer Programmer ............................................... $15.23 ............................$32.75

Accountants and Auditors ......................................... $17.42 .............................$32.22

Registered Nurse ........................................................... $19.79 .............................$28.17

Total, all occupations ...........................................$8.72 ........................ $20.80 SOURCE: OKLAHOMA EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION,OKLAHOMA WAGE NETWORK; OKC MSA, MAY 2014

Position Entry Wage Average Wage

TOTAL EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY

Information ..............................................................................1.3%Natural Resources and Mining .........................................3.1%Other ..........................................................................................3.6%Construction ...........................................................................4.6%Financial Activities................................................................5.3%Manufacturing ........................................................................6.1%Leisure and Hospitality .......................................................10.8%Professional and Business Services ...............................13.2%Education and Health Services ........................................14.2%Trade, Transportation and Utilities .................................17.7%Government.............................................................................20%

SOURCE: BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS, PRELIMINARY 2015

AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE SCALESOF SELECTED OCCUPATIONS

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OKLAHOMA QUALITY JOBS PROGRAM – 10 YEAR CASH INCENTIVECompanies can directly receive up to 5% of new payroll in the form of quarterly cash payments for up to 10 years. Companies qualify if they are central administrative offices, manufacturers, research and development agencies (including wind power manufacturers), distribution centers (with 40 percent out-of-state delivery) or certain service companies (with out-of-state sales exceeding 75% of total sales), and must achieve an annualized new payroll (within three years) of $2.5 million or more.

OKLAHOMA QUALITY JOBS – HIGH IMPACT PROGRAMLowers annualized payroll threshold to $1 million for businesses that produce new direct jobs to the State that are equal to or greater than 1% of the total labor force of the county in which they locate. Payout is 2.5% of taxable wages for six years.

STATE INCENTIVES

“ “Oklahoma City ranks No. 3 in Best Cities for Jobs. -Glassdoor

OKLAHOMA QUALITY JOBS – SMALL EMPLOYER PROGRAMAllows qualifying small businesses (90 employees or less) to receive up to 5% cash-back incentive for up to seven years to locate or expand in Oklahoma.

21ST CENTURY QUALITY JOBS INCENTIVE PROGRAM – 10 YEAR CASH INCENTIVECreated to attract growth industries by rewarding businesses with a highly skilled workforce. Companies can receive up to 10% on new payroll for up to 10 years, or twice the net benefit of the Quality Jobs Program. The new jobs must pay an average wage of 300% of the county’s average wage. This incentive targets knowledge-based service industries, such as professional, scientific and technical services, specialty hospitals, music, film, and performing arts. Out-of-state sales must be a minimum of 50%.

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INVESTMENT/NEW JOBS TAX CREDITSProvides growing manufacturers a significant tax credit based on either an investment in depreciable property and the addition of full-time equivalent employees engaged in manufacturing, processing, or aircraft maintenance. A five-year tax credit may be offered by calculating 1% of investment in qualified property or a credit of $500 per year per new job, doubled in an Enterprise Zone.

QUALITY JOBS & INVESTMENT TAX CREDITPrior to January of 2010, qualifying companies had to choose either the Quality Jobs Program OR the Investment/New Jobs Tax Credit benefits. As of January 1, 2010, certain qualifying companies will have the option of receiving both of these incentives.

FIVE-YEAR AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTIONThis exemption is for new, expanded or acquired manufacturing, research/development or specific computer/data processing service facilities. Real estate, machinery and equipment used directly in the manufacturing process are eligible. The exemption requires a minimum capital investment of $250,000; $250,000 in additional annual payroll in small counties and $1 million additional payroll in large

counties. If a $7 million investment is made in new facilities for certain computer service companies or web portals, there is no additional payroll requirements, provided that the current payroll is maintained.

SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR MANUFACTURERSMachinery, equipment and tangible personal property used in design,

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development and manufacturing are exempt from sales tax. Inputs and consumables used in the manufacturing process are also exempt from sales tax. Oklahoma also provides for a sales tax exemption on the energy consumed in the manufacturing process.

CUSTOMIZED EMPLOYEE TRAININGConsistently ranked as one of the top programs in the nation, Oklahoma’s Training for Industry Program (TIP) provides customized training and resources to qualifying new and expanding Oklahoma companies at little or no cost to the company. Delivered through the state’s Career Technology Centers, TIP ensures that companies have a productive workforce from the start.

OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMSAdditional assistance programs include: Sales Tax exemptions, Foreign Trade

Zones, Financing Programs, Export Assistance, Government Contracting Assistance, New Market Tax Credits, Former Indian Lands Tax Credit, Aerospace Industry Engineer Workforce Tax Credit, OK Community ED Pooled Financing for infrastructure-related construction, CDBG/EDIF, Economic Development Pooled Finance Incentive and Limited Industrial Road Assistance. Contact Chamber staff for more on any of these programs.

RECRUITMENT RESOURCESTo facilitate the recruitment process, the Oklahoma Employment Securities Commission (OESC) will pre-screen eligible applicants to meet the specifications outlined within job descriptions, test applicants for aptitudes in specific skills and provide any personnel functions necessary to ensure recruitment success.

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OKLAHOMA AEROSPACE ENGINEERING TAX CREDITProvides tax credits to engineers hired by or contracting with aerospace companies through December 31, 2017, and the companies that hire them, with the purpose of enhancing the state’s ability to attract and retain a top-notch workforce pool for the Oklahoma aerospace industry.

Workforce Retention• Tax credits to aerospace companies

that hire engineers. A larger tax credit is offered for graduates of Oklahoma institutions. (10% of the qualified wage cost for the 1-5 years of employment from an Oklahoma institution or 5% of the qualified wage cost for the 1-5 years of employment from a non-Oklahoma institution)

Workforce Attraction• Tax credits to engineering

graduates who agree to work for an Oklahoma aerospace company, not to exceed $5,000 per year for the first 1-5 years of employment.

• An employer tax credit of 50% of tuition reimbursed to a new engineer graduate, based on the average tuition at an Oklahoma public college or university, for the first through four years of employment.

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LOCAL INCENTIVESOKLAHOMA CITY STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM (SIP)The SIP is a deal-closing fund that provides companies with a cash award based on newly created jobs within Oklahoma City. Qualifying companies such as manufacturing firms, headquarters and shared service or customer care operations must hire a minimum of 50 full-time employees and produce an annual payroll of $1.75 million. Firms must also meet or exceed specific average wage thresholds. The City’s grant will be performance based, tied to the company’s actual job creation and capital investment. Potential grant amounts will be based on available funds at the time a company applies for an award through this program.

GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY INCENTIVESIn addition to Oklahoma City’s SIP, other communities in the region offer several different local incentives to qualifying companies to complement those available from the state. These include TIF districts, small business start-up packages, economic gardening, build-to-suit programs, and loan & grant packages. Contact the individual cities within the Greater Oklahoma City region to inquire if these specific incentives are available in their communities.

For more information visit www.greateroklahomacity.com and click on “Expansion & Relocation” and then “Incentives.” Individual cities within the Partnership region may have additional incentive programs available.

*All incentives subject to revision

#3 CITIES FOR MILLENNIAL COLLEGE STUDENTS - OnlineColleges

#1 IN CAREERS FOR VETERANS -Sterling’s Best Places

#3 BEST CITY FOR A SMALL BUSINESS - WalletHub

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATEOklahoma City’s construction climate, one of the most competitive in the United States, makes building a facility an affordable and viable option. Costs of commercial and industrial construction are significantly lower here than in most areas throughout the Southwest, including Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and Denver, according to the RS Means Square Foot Costs survey.

INDUSTRIAL SITESThe Greater Oklahoma City Chamber maintains a comprehensive online database, www.okcedis.com, of industrial buildings and sites for the Greater Oklahoma City region. Customized site or building searches, site and building tours or build-to-suit proposals are available.

Office Rental Rates Class A Office Quote $22 - $23Class B Office Quote $15 - $18

Class C Office Quote $12 - $15Central Business District Ave. Quote

$20.15

Suburban Markets Ave. Quote

$17.65

Average Vacancy Rate 12.3%

Industrial Rental RatesWarehouse-Distribution $2.95 - $6Flex/R&D $3 - $9Light Industrial $3.25 - $8.50Average Vacancy Rate 6.7%

SOURCE: MARKET REPORTS FROM CBRE Q1 2015; XCELIGENT Q4 2015; PRICE EDWARDS YEAR-END 2015

Retail Rental RatesLease Rates $6.61 - $16.20Average Vacancy Rate* 7.5%*based on weighted avg. lease rates in 7 submarkets

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Corporate Income Tax ...................................................................................................................6%Sales Tax (State & Local) ...................................................................................................8.375%*State Personal Income Tax ..........................................................................................................5%Ad Valorem (Property Tax) Real Property .......................................................................Less than 1% of assessed value Personal (Machinery & Equipment) .................................................1.5% of market value

Unemployment Compensation Tax - 2.2% on first $17,000 of payroll and 0.1% to 5.5% after two years experience

*Local sales tax based on City of Oklahoma City rate of 3.875%. Local tax rates vary by city and county from 3% to 5%.SOURCE: OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION

Tax Rate

TAX RATESIn 2009, the state voted to reduce personal income tax to 5.25 percent followed by further reductions to 5% in 2016. If general revenue triggers are met, additional cuts may be made in 2017. Oklahoma’s taxation and regulatory policies are competitive, both regionally and nationally.

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ENERGY COSTS AND PROVIDERSThe 10-county Greater Oklahoma City region has two investor-owned electric utilities providing most of the electric service to the region. Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company and Public Service Company of Oklahoma vary in rates. There are also several municipally owned energy providers in the Greater Oklahoma City region.OG&E Energy Corp., is a fully regulated utility. Edison Electric Institute reported in January 2015, that an average of 1,000kW/400,000kWh monthly bill would be $25,761/$0.0644 per kWh. For the same consumption, the average bill in Texas would be $29,642/$.0741 per kWh.  The US average would be $41,351/$.1034 per kWh. The average cost of industrial electricity in Oklahoma City is 5.7 cents per kWh.  This rate is 37% below the national average. Visit www.oge.com.

Oklahoma Natural Gas’ tariffs range from small commercial / industrial using 1,000 Dth to facilities using in excess of 450,000 Dth per year. Rates are determined by factors such as annual revenue and capital investment expenses incurred. Visit www.oneok.com.

GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY UTILITIES:

ENERGYElectricity in the Oklahoma City region is provided by OGE Energy Corp., Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative, City of Stroud, Edmond Electric, Kingfisher Public Works Authority, Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Stillwater Electric Utility.Natural Gas ................................................Oklahoma Natural Gas CompanyWATER - CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITYCapacity ................................................................................... 250,000,000 gpdSTORAGE CAPACITY- CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITYPlant ..............................................................................................35,500,000 gpdDistribution .................................................................................20,350,000 gpdWASTEWATER/SEWER - CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITYTreatment Capacity ............................................................... 101,000,000 gpdPresent Load ............................................................................. 70,000,000 gpd*Rates vary depending on municipality

UTILITIES

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• Professional site location assistance• Professional business retention and expansion (BRE) services• Professional bioscience, aerospace and entrepreneurial assistance• Comprehensive research modeling• Identification of available real estate• Hosting of site tours• Workforce analysis• Assistance with permitting and numerous other processes• Assistance with determining financial resources• Work with state and local partners for incentives and training benefits• Host / connect with key groups such as investors, developers and bankers• Manage Strategic Investment Program (SIP) application process for Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust• And more

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www.greateroklahomacity.comwww.okcedis.comwww.greateroklahomacity.com/OKCLBIecondev@okcchamber.com405-297-8900

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ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIPThe Greater Oklahoma City Partnership is a ten-county regional economic development organization dedicated to the growth and prosperity of central Oklahoma – a region of more than 1.5 million people.