Owasso’s infrastructure supports all businesses in the city, and includes transmodal market access and inexpensive utilities. Below are links to Owasso and Tulsa area organizations with valuable resources and information to assist you whether you are planning to live or start a business in Owasso.

Innovation Resources

Innovation resources are abundant in the Tulsa region and available to Owasso businesses:

• i2E supports business commercialization efforts and facilitates angel and venture capital financing.
• The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) assists with access to funding programs for innovation and equity funding for companies.
• OSU’s Helmerich Research Center, Tulsa, provides research, development, testing and education to advance aerospace, energy, manufacturing, transportation, electronics and medical industries. New Product Development Center is also located at OSU Tulsa Campus.
• The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance and its affiliates offer customized engineering solutions and other means to improve efficiencies (i.e. lean manufacturing) and product and process improvements.

Financial Resources

Owasso businesses have access to a strong portfolio of business financing resources available in the state and Tulsa region. Service providers collaborate with economic development, education and training entities to connect with clients. Owasso’s local banks are highly supportive of business growth.

• Development Finance Authority provides revenue note financing for business locations and expansions.
• REI of Oklahoma is a certified development corporation that provides access to financing including New Market Tax Credits and SBA loans.
• Angel and Venture Capital – numerous investor groups in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
• i2E is a source of startup capital for emerging businesses, including Oklahoma Seed Capital Fund, Accelerate Oklahoma! Fund and SeedStep Angels which offer equity and investment capital for entrepreneurs.
• Tulsa County Industrial Authority can issue industrial revenue bonds and other debt instruments to assist with economic development projects.
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a redevelopment economic development financing tool authorized by the State of Oklahoma. The Owasso Chamber of Commerce has experience with TIFs.

 

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