Oklahoma Department of Commerce

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Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce

Secretary:	vacant
Executive Director:	vacant
Interim Executive Director:	Amy Polonchek

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is an agency of the Government of Oklahoma under the Governor of Oklahoma. It is responsible for the stimulation, creation, and retention of jobs, the growth of investment, the development of communities, and the increase of per capita income within the State of Oklahoma.

Contents 1 Mission 2 Leadership 3 Agencies 4 Links

[edit] Mission

To increase the quantity and quality of jobs available in Oklahoma by:

• Supporting communities;
• Supporting the growth of existing businesses and entrepreneurs;
• Attracting new businesses; and
• Promoting the development and availability of a skilled workforce.

[edit] Leadership

The Department is administered by the Secretary of Commerce and Tourism and the Executive Director. Governor Brad Henry has appointed Natalie Shirley as Secretary of Commerce and Tourism and Executive Director of the Department of Commerce.

[edit] Agencies

• Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency
• Oklahoma Department of Labor
• Native American Cultural & Educational Authority of Oklahoma
• Oklahoma Economic Development Databases
• Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology
• Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority

[edit] Links

• Department of Commerce homepage