Claremore Economic Development (CED) authorized the purchase of the first industrial lot in the Claremore Industrial Park in September 2002. As development continued, CED entered into an additional acquisition agreement in December 2008 that allowed for the phased purchase of approximately 155 additional acres, contingent on appropriate industrial zoning. Over the next decade, the park expanded at an average pace of about 15 acres per year—growing from the original 126 acres to nearly 300 acres and approaching full development today.

Land within the Claremore Industrial Park is available for purchase or lease based on a company’s needs. As the community’s economic development organization, CED also works directly with businesses to identify suitable land, buildings and other properties throughout Claremore that support operational and growth goals.

Claremore is home to several global manufacturing operations, and the Claremore Industrial Park regularly reviews multiple industrial projects at any given time. Regardless of industry or level of public attention, all projects follow the same local and state legal requirements and due-diligence processes to assess feasibility.

Claremore Economic Development, in partnership with the City of Claremore, is currently evaluating a proposed data center development, Project Mustang, led by Beale Infrastructure. In addition, existing manufacturers MST Manufacturing and AXH Air Coolers have authorized disclosure that each has been conducting due diligence on separate expansion opportunities for more than a year, as reflected on this map.

As with all private investments, decisions about whether to proceed and when to share project details publicly are made by the companies involved. While public discussion may vary, due-diligence standards are applied consistently across all projects.

A project typically begins when a company, its broker, or a site-selection consultant requests proposals from states and communities, or when Claremore identifies a direct lead or submits a site in response to a project opportunity. Companies may also identify potential sites through public real estate listings. At this stage, multiple locations are usually under consideration.

Communities provide high-level information related to zoning, utilities, infrastructure, workforce, transportation, and the local and state tax environment to support an initial review. Companies then conduct due diligence to determine whether a site meets their operational and financial needs. Many sites evaluated do not advance beyond this stage.

During the next step of the due diligence stage, a company may conduct virtual or in-person site visits to further assess feasibility, though advancement does not indicate final selection. A site is only chosen after due diligence, internal approvals, and any required public processes are completed, with public communication typically occurring once material details are confirmed and appropriate milestones are reached.  

These milestones may include, but are not limited to: confirmation of appropriate land use; preliminary building size, footprint, and site layout; anticipated phasing of development; projected utility demand ranges; identification of required infrastructure improvements; clarification of cost responsibilities; completion of initial environmental assessments (such as soil borings, stormwater planning and water analysis); and review of potential incentives alongside verification of the company’s financial capacity to proceed.

Nearly 15 years ago, Claremore Economic Development supported the development of Baker Hughes’ only global Artificial Lift Research and Technology Center through a tax increment financing (TIF), delivering highly specialized infrastructure including a dedicated substation, a 100’ tall testing structure, deep testing wells and a closed-loop system circulating more than 200,000 gallons of water daily. 

This experience, alongside other TIFs and development agreements with advanced manufacturers, including AXH Air Coolers, one of North America’s largest heat-exchanger producers, and a development agreement with NXTNano, a pioneer in next-generation nanofiber technology demonstrate Claremore’s proven ability to deliver complex, large-scale infrastructure for research-driven and advanced industrial operations.

The crane located in the northern portion of Claremore’s Industrial Park is associated with an expansion project supporting AXH Air Coolers.

AXH celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025 and remains a leading employer in Claremore. Originally supported by a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement completed nearly a decade early, the company has grown from a single facility to nearly one million square feet, employing nearly 1,000 people.This ongoing reinvestment reflects the type of growth the industrial park regularly supports.

Projects typically begin when a company or site-selection consultant requests information from multiple communities or when Claremore submits a site in response to a project opportunity.

At this early stage, communities provide high-level information on zoning, utilities, infrastructure, workforce, transportation and tax environment. Companies then conduct due diligence, and many sites are eliminated before the process continues. 

Public communication generally occurs once material details have been confirmed and key milestones are reached. These milestones may include, but are not limited to: confirmation of appropriate land use; preliminary building size, footprint, and site layout; anticipated phasing of development; projected utility demand ranges; identification of required infrastructure improvements; clarification of cost responsibilities; completion of initial environmental assessments (such as soil borings, stormwater planning and water analysis); and review of potential incentives alongside verification of the company’s financial capacity to proceed.

Sharing information too early in the process can lead to confusion or unnecessary concern, particularly if a project ultimately does not move forward or selects a different location. 

Zoning and land-use decisions are governed by City ordinance and Oklahoma law. Projects that comply with existing industrial zoning are reviewed through established regulatory processes. When a project requires rezoning or formal action by a governing body, those decisions are considered during properly noticed public meetings, as required by law.

Public officials must apply zoning regulations consistently. Denying a project that complies with legal requirements without a lawful basis may expose the City to legal and financial liability, with potential costs ultimately falling to taxpayers.

NDAs allow information from a company or organization to be reviewed while protecting proprietary or copyrighted materials. Sharing trademarked, copyrighted or detailed infrastructure information could violate intellectual property rights, create legal liability and pose safety risks. Project records are released as required by Oklahoma law. NDAs do not override public obligations under the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act or Open Records Act.

A Local Development Act review committee was formed and convened in a  publicly noticed meeting in October 2025.

At this time, no Tax Increment District (TID) or Tax Increment Financing (TIF) has been approved or authorized for Project Mustang, nor has any proposal been presented for public consideration.

Both data centers and traditional manufacturing facilities are permitted uses within the Claremore Industrial Park. While both are industrial in nature, their operational patterns differ. Traditional manufacturing often involves larger on-site workforces, shift changes and product shipping that contribute to higher daily traffic and activity levels. By comparison, data center operations are largely enclosed and often see fewer daily traffic peaks with limited external activity once construction is complete.

Claremore benefits from regional education and training institutions that bring decades of experience supporting major employers while preparing talent for evolving industry needs. 

Together with these partners, Claremore Economic Development delivers an award-winning comprehensive workforce strategy that includes internships and apprenticeships, training scholarships, career-awareness programming, guest speakers, career fairs, construction-career exploration events, as well as providing the Rogers County Career Portal for both job seekers and employers. This approach provides a proven foundation to support the workforce demands of large, infrastructure-intensive operations and is further strengthened by Claremore Economic Development’s designation as one of only 11 Centers of Workforce Excellence in Oklahoma.

Rogers State University (RSU):
Rogers State University (RSU) is one of only three universities in Oklahoma, and currently the state’s only regional university, offering a degree in artificial intelligence. This program builds on RSU’s established strengths in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity and information assurance, data analytics, and applied engineering, all of which align closely with technology and infrastructure-intensive industries. RSU has also announced the $30+ million STEM@RSU Campaign, which will fund construction of a new Center for Science and Technology facility. Together, these academic offerings prepare students for in-demand roles such as IT support, systems and network technicians, cybersecurity professionals, and data-related operations commonly required by advanced manufacturing facilities and data centers. RSU further reinforces this talent pipeline through nationally competitive, applied student teams such as RSU CyberCats and RSU AeroCats.

Northeast Tech:
Northeast Tech provides industry-aligned, credential-based training for both students and adults that supports technology-driven and industrial careers. Its programs include EAST (Education Accelerated by Service and Technology) with a focus on applied technology, GIS, and project-based problem solving, as well as HVAC, electrical, and industrial maintenance training. Additional offerings in pre-engineering, mechatronics, and automation prepare participants for advanced manufacturing and infrastructure-intensive environments.

Sequoyah Public Schools:
Beginning in August 2024, Sequoyah Public Schools partnered with Claremore Economic Development to launch a Career Connection program that directly links students with local employers, career exploration opportunities, and regional workforce needs. This partnership helps students clearly understand education to career pathways aligned with jobs available in the area.

Sequoyah also offers a long-standing computer repair and troubleshooting class, in place for more than two decades, that provides hands-on experience in assembling, maintaining, and diagnosing computer systems, alongside broader STEM activities that strengthen problem-solving, technical literacy, and applied learning. Together, these efforts position Sequoyah students for success in technology-driven, advanced manufacturing, and infrastructure-related careers.

Claremore Public Schools:
Claremore Public Schools integrates STEM education across all grade levels to build foundational skills in science, technology, engineering, and problem solving. The district’s national award-winning Technology Student Association (TSA) program provides hands-on, project-based learning that strengthens student readiness in engineering, technology, and innovation. Together, these initiatives prepare students early for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure-driven industries.

**The following information is provided by Claremore Economic Development as a high-level overview of regional workforce and education assets, based on publicly available program information. It is intended to illustrate the types of training available in the region and does not represent official statements or project-specific positions of the referenced institutions.

Established as a public trust authority in 1948, Claremore Economic Development works to strengthen the local economy by supporting existing employers, attracting new private investment and helping create jobs. Our responsibilities include workforce development, business retention and expansion and job creation. 

Residents may have interacted with the results of Claremore Economic Development’s work without realizing it. Businesses such as ALDI, Bealls (formerly Burkes Outlet), Dutch Bros, Wendy’s, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Harbor Freight, Saint Francis Health System, Tractor Supply Company and the upcoming Andy's Frozen Custard reflect our team’s work.

Claremore is also home to a strong manufacturing and aerospace base in our industrial park. Many local families rely on the jobs at companies such as Baker Hughes, Pelco, NXTNano, Basden Steel, MST Manufacturing, AXH Air-Coolers, Pryer Aerospace, BlueArc Metal Specialties and Superior Grinding. In 2025, industrial expansion efforts supported by Claremore Economic Development represented approximately $99 million in capital investment and more than 600 new jobs.

None of these investments would have been possible without talent development through our administration of the Rogers County Training Scholarship, more than 261 adult residents, comprised of 89% low to moderate income, benefitted from over $485,000 in scholarship assistance to pursue training at Northeast Tech or Rogers State University focused in healthcare and manufacturing pathways such as CNA, LPN, phlebotomy, CNC machining, and welding.

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You can find additional project information from Beale Infrastructure here.