Oklahoma Department of Commerce
State agency of Oklahoma, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is a department of the government of Oklahoma under the Oklahoma secretary of commerce. The department is responsible for the supporting local communities, stimulating growth of the existing businesses, attracting new business, and promoting the development and availability of a skilled workforce. The department is the lead agency for economic development in the state. The department is led by and under the control of a director appointed by the governor of Oklahoma, with the approval of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the governor.
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Formed | 1987 |
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Headquarters | 900 N Stiles Avenue Oklahoma City |
Employees | 92 (FY18) |
Annual budget | $85 million (FY18) |
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Website | www.okcommerce.gov |
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The current cabinet secretary is Sean Kouplen, who was appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt in January 2019.
The Department of Commerce was established in 1987 during the term of Governor Henry Bellmon.