Claremore continues to grow in population, sales and average income. These positive factors are so important to the area’s established businesses and for the new retail, restaurant, specialty shops, major chains and new industries that are coming to Claremore.

2010 will also see changes for established Claremore businesses as many have new and expanded construction and relocation plans within the City.

Companies who are expanding and or relocating, Claremore Oklahoma is the obvious choice. Claremore has the unique advantages of a highly productive and skilled workforce, outstanding transportation networks and low operational costs. The business case for new or expanding locations matched to the quality of life experienced in Claremore makes for a winning combination for businesses and their employees.

Claremore Industrial & Economic Development Authority (CIEDA)

CIEDA is a economic development organization trust that facilitates the creation of wealth and new investment in Claremore through business attraction, retention and expansion efforts. CIEDA is the economic development arm of the City and markets Claremore globally new businesses, while also providing business assistance to local companies.

 Business attraction services provide assistance with every phase of the commercial and industrial site selection process. CIEDA markets existing facilities and properties, provides client-specific demographic data, offers free business consultation, and assists with location incentives and grants.

 CIEDA owns and operates the Claremore North Business Park that includes over 225 acres of industrial property for new and expanding businesses. The Claremore Business Park was certified as a “site ready” park by the Oklahoma State Department of Commerce. The park will be expanded in 2009 to include rail service access for existing and future Claremore businesses.

 In addition, CIEDA operates the Claremore Regional Airport, a 500 acre airport which features a 5,200 foot runaway and other amenities utilized by local businesses and private citizens.

Contact: Tim Hight, Executive Director
(918) 341-4755
2000 University Drive, Suite 2
www.claremoreusa.com

RSU established the center to foster economic development and to address the educational needs of business and industry in northeast Oklahoma. The professional staff at RSU is available to entrepreneurs who need assistance in the following areas when starting or expanding their business:

Business plans
Financial planning
Management
Marketing
Production
Workforce training

The Innovation Center includes a business and technology incubator designed to assist early stage technology, light manufacturing, and professional service-based companies. The incubator provides facilities, business and technical assistance, networking support through on-site business staff, and a wealth of resources to help the business grow and become more profitable.

The Innovation Center also provides data, training and technical assistance to government, academic and other non-profit organizations that directly serve businesses. The Innovation Center hosts series of small businesses workshops designed to assist area small businesses and entrepreneurs in developing successful enterprises.  The workshops are presented by state and area business specialists, as well as the Innovation Center professional staff. The Innovation Center also offers a non-credit Entrepreneurship development program via the internet to aspiring entrepreneurs.

The Center also conducts applied research related to the:
Economy and Demography of northeast Oklahoma
Biofuels Production Feasibility
Business Intelligence

Dr. Ray Brown, RSU Vice President for Economic & Community Development
(918) 343-7533 
innovation@rsu.edu
www.rsu.edu/innovation

RCIDA was established in 1980 as a public trust by the Rogers County Board of Commissioners for the purpose of assisting businesses to develop, provide jobs and create economic, cultural and educational benefits for the residents of Rogers County.

RCIDA will provide a variety of assistance in the areas of:
Facility location and site searches
Feasibility studies
Possible financing
Joint incubator projects with Northeast Technology Center

Don Cochran, RCIDA Executive Director
1503 N. Lynn Riggs Blvd Suite D, Claremore, OK 74017
Mailing: PO Box 606 Claremore, OK 74018
(918) 343-8959 •rcida@rcida.com • www.rcida.com