Business Resources
Resources to Expand, Train, and Finance Your Workforce
We work closely with many community partners, including the City of Broken Arrow, our public school systems, technical training partners, higher education, elected officials, utility partners, and many other entities dedicated to providing solutions and an environment for success within our community. Our Economic Development staff is readily available to meet with your businesses to offer assistance and resources in a number of areas including identifying available real estate, incentive programs, assisting with workforce training, and more.
Taxes
Oklahoma has some of the lowest tax rates and some of the best tax incentives in the nation. The state offers companies a low cost of doing business, a low cost of living for employees, and tax rebates that reduce tax burdens even further.
Utilities
Our experienced team of utility experts will implement sound planning strategies to ensure your company has access to the utilities you need.
Planning & Permitting
The City of Broken Arrow has a pro-business approach to development and is standing ready to assist with commercial or residential development in the community.
Business Incentives
BAEDC can work with your team to identify business incentive programs managed locally or by the state, from retail development to manufacturing site construction.
Chamber of Commerce
The Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce supports member businesses by providing networking opportunities, professional development, community engagement events, and legislative advocacy.
Entrepreneur Resources
BAEDC is here to help entrepreneurs and small business owners thrive. We provide aid through completing market research, assisting in property searches, connecting owners to resources, navigating the permit process, and much more.
Retention & Expansion
The BAEDC recognizes the importance of existing business and the role it plays in the health and stability of Broken Arrow’s local economy. We are committed to supporting the success and growth of existing businesses and industries. Our team works with your company to help identify and assess the needs and challenges your business may be facing and connect you with solutions and resources that will support the stability and growth of your company. We work to meet with our largest employers on an annual basis, but please contact our office if you would like to schedule a time for us to visit that is convenient for you.
Additional Business Resources
Kiva Tulsa
Kiva Tulsa is a microfinance lending program devoted to providing capital to Tulsa area businesses. Through small loans, entrepreneurs and innovators can quickly get the help they need to take the next step in their business.
Workforce Tulsa
Workforce Tulsa is an organization by businesses, for businesses devoted to providing workforce education, training, and support services to ensure that Tulsa’s growing worker skill and quantity numbers are met.
i2E (Innovation to Enterprise)
Innovation to Enterprise (i2E) is a nationally recognized organization that has provided business expertise and funding to more than 700 of Oklahoma’s emerging small businesses. They work directly with entrepreneurs, researchers and companies to help them commercialize their technologies, launch and grow new businesses and access needed capital.
OCAST (Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology)
The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) was established by the Oklahoma legislature to help grow and diversify the state’s economy through technology development, technology transfer and technology commercialization. OCAST funds basic research, applied research and internships through the Oklahoma Health Research, Oklahoma Applied Research Support, Plant Science and Faculty and Student Intern Partnerships programs.OCAST (Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology)
NPDC (New Product Development Center)
The Oklahoma State University New Product Development Center (NPDC) assists Oklahoma companies with their manufacturing, product development, processes, and provides business analysis services to complement the product development process and guide the marketing communications campaigns created for companies.
Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance is a support group, advocate, and resource base for small manufacturers in the state of Oklahoma.
TEDC (Tulsa Economic Development Corporation)
TEDC makes direct loans and participates with other financial institutions on small business projects that fall short of conventional lending standards.
Oklahoma Small Business Development Center
OK2Grow
SCORE
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is there to support and offer assistance where needed in any stage of business. From their nationally known mentorship program to their regular educational opportunities, SCORE advocates for small businesses everyday.
Tulsa Tech Business and Industry Services
Tulsa Tech’s Business and Industry Services team helps Tulsa-area industry clients to continually train and retain a workforce that is adaptable to changing economic demands.
OK Catalyst – SBIR/STTR Funding Assistance
OK Catalyst provides SBIR/STTR experts who assist innovators in writing Federal grant proposals, help companies secure early-stage funding to conduct R&D, and mentor entrepreneurs on how to bring their technology to market.
