"25 TOP CITIES FOR YOUR CAREER"
"Oklahoma City is still bustling with the prospect of significant job growth. With last year's up trend in the leisure and hospitality sector as well as employment increases in natural resources, wholesale, mining and construction, Oklahoma's capital city has managed to hold steady with an impressive low change in unemployment rate since the recession's outbreak. Our #4 pick remains a center for government and energy exploration while also continuing to foster positive working environments, boasting an exceptionally low average commute time for workers and a sensible income to cost of living ratio." - Yahoo, 05/09
"AMERICA'S 25 STRONGEST HOUSING MARKETS"
"It's the second time in less than a year Forbes.com has spotlighted Oklahoma for economic strength. In May, Forbes called Oklahoma City the most "recession-proof city in the country." - Forbes, 01/09
"AMERICA'S 10 BEST UNDERVALUED PLACES TO LIVE"
"The state's pro-business philsophy plays a key role in its economic strength. At the same time, the pleasant weather, friendly residents, and an affordable real estate market make Oklahoma City a great place to live."
"BEST PLACE TO LAUNCH A SMALL BUSINESS"
"Stable and affordable, Oklahoma City is a haven for entrepreneurial risk takers. It boasts the second lowest foreclosure rate among large U.S. metro areas, along with the second lowest median rent." - Fortune Magazine, 10/09
OKLAHOMA CITY'S RECOGNITIONS FOR 2009 INCLUDE:
3rd strongest metro economy - Business Week 10/09
Best place to launch a small business - Fortune Magazine 10/09
Top 20% of all metro areas in terms of real GDP growth - Bureau of Economic Analysis 09/09
Lowest unemployment rate in the country - Bureau of Labor Statistics, 01/09, 05/09, 06/09, 07/09, 09/09
28 Greater Oklahoma City companies made Inc.'s 5,000 Fasted Growing Companies list - Inc., 08/09
"Oklahoma City defies recession" - USA Today, 08/09
Second lowest unemployment rate in the country - Bureau of Labor Statistics, 02/09, 03/09, 04/09, 08/09
Top 10 "Strongest Housing Markets in the U.S." list - Business Week, 08/09
Fastest growing large MSA in the U.S. - Bureau of Economic Analysis, 08/09
7th among large cities for volunteerism - Volunteering in America, 07/09
4th Most Undervalued Place to Live - U.S. News and World Report, 07/09
Top 10 MSAs for best expected performance in home prices over the next 12 months - Local Market Monitor, 06/09
State of Oklahoma ranks high among "for business" states - Directorship Magazine, 06/09
8th Best City to Look for a Job - indeed, 06/09
2nd strongest performance in a metro area - The Brookings Institution, 06/09
One of the "Top Cities for a Fresh Start" - Relocation.com, 05/09
No. 16 of the 20 Top College Towns for Jobs - Forbes, 05/09
Top 100 Tech Centers - Biz Journals, 05/09
No. 4 in Top 25 Cities for Designers and Artists list - Art Bistro, 05/09
4th of the 25 Top Cities for Your Career - Yahoo, 05/09
No. 1 most cost-effective large city in the U.S. - fDi Magazine, 04/09
Most affordable large metro area in the country - Business Week, 04/09
Mat Hoffman Action Sports Park one of "The Ten Best" - "The 10 Best of Everything Families: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers", 04/09
One of America's most livable cities - Forbes, 03/09
Best Places for Business and Careers - Forbes, 03/09
Top 10 Best Places to Start a Business - Bizjournals.com, 02/09
Three OKC-headquartered companies named "Top 100 Companies to Work For" - Fortune, 02/09
One of America's top 25 strongest housing markets - Forbes, 01/09
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