Degree or Higher
New Capital Investment
500-Mile Radius
Resident Age
Strategic Advantages for Your Enterprise
Unrivaled Talent Pipeline
Leveraging OSU and the Meridian Technology Center, we provide access to highly specialized engineering, aerospace, and technical labor without coastal wage inflation.
Massive Utility Capacities
Designed for scalable computing and heavy industry, our infrastructure boasts dedicated high-voltage franchise capabilities alongside incredibly competitive utility rates.
Aggressive Financial Incentives
Maximize your ROI with Oklahoma’s Quality Jobs Program, unique aerospace engineer tax credits, and highly customized local Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts tailored to your project.
Streamlined Speed to Market
Our streamlined permitting efficiency and responsive municipal government mean faster construction timelines, getting your critical operations online exactly when you need them.
Multimodal Market Access
Strategic Interstate Access
Located just 15 miles east of Interstate 35—the primary NAFTA corridor—and situated near the junction of I-40 and I-44, commercial trucking fleets have immediate, high-speed access to cross-country freight routes.
Global Multimodal Facilities
Logistics are simplifed by the Stillwater Regional Airport and the Stillwater Central Railroad. Stillwater is within reach of major commercial aviation hubs in Tulsa and Oklahoma City and major gateways like the DFW Airport and Port of Houston.
Massive Population Reach
Positioned in the geographic center of North America, Stillwater offers streamlined connections to more than 92 million consumers within a 500-mile radius, ensuring rapid market access for regional and national distribution.
A Dedicated Network of Support
Your expansion is supported by a deeply integrated network of local institutions dedicated to your long-term operational success.
Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
Serving as your single point of contact for site selection data and incentive negotiations.
VisitStillWaterOK
Serving as your single point of contact for site selection data and incentive negotiations.
City of Stillwater OK
Delivering transparent, pro-business governance and rapid commercial permitting.
Meridian Technology Center
Delivering highly specific, customized workforce training programs.
OSU
Fueling innovation and providing direct pipelines to elite graduates.
Greater Oklahoma City
Connecting the Stillwater region to broader metropolitan economic strategies.
Oklahoma Commerce
Administering aggressive state-level cash rebates and expansion incentives.
Select OK
Facilitating state-wide corporate recruitment efforts and site selector networking.
Thriving Stillwater Projects
Trusted by Global Leaders
Financial Incentives Built for Growth
We don’t just welcome your business; we actively invest in it. Through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and localized municipal strategies, Stillwater offers a deeply competitive portfolio of cash rebates and tax credits. From funding custom infrastructure to subsidizing your payroll, our incentive frameworks are designed to maximize your return on investment and accelerate your speed to market.
An Unmatched Quality of Life
Retaining elite talent requires more than just a paycheck; it requires a community where professionals and their families can truly thrive.
Stillwater is consistently ranked among America’s safest and most livable cities, offering a cosmopolitan cultural footprint housed within a highly navigable micropolitan framework. Our residents enjoy a vibrant cultural scene, driven by the diverse international population of over 100 countries represented at Oklahoma State University.
With housing costs sitting comfortably below the national average and an average commute time of just 15.3 minutes, your executives and employees will experience an unparalleled quality of life. The community provides superior purchasing power alongside immediate access to top-rated public schools, world-class medical facilities, and premier recreational amenities like the Karsten Creek Golf Club.
The Stillwater Economic Development Authority (SEDA) is a strategic partnership between the City of Stillwater and the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, designed to drive economic growth and community investment. This unique collaboration allows the Chamber of Commerce to manage economic development efforts on behalf of the City under a detailed, annually renewed contract.
Each year, specific objectives and deliverables are outlined within this contract, ensuring accountability and alignment with the City’s goals. These deliverables, set forth by the City’s Economic Development Committee, are accessible as public records on the City of Stillwater website, offering transparency to the community.
Partners in Your Success
In practice, the partnership is characterized by a unified project team, blending expertise from both the City and Chamber. Together, they work to support businesses, site selectors, and consultants with one overarching goal: to enable sustainable growth and enhance the quality of life for Stillwater residents. This combined approach allows SEDA to leverage the strengths of both public and private sectors, creating a dynamic environment for economic development.
Alane Zannotti
Stillwater Chamber President/CEO
Kari Moore
Economic Development Director
Elaine mckenzie
Administrative Assistant