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Pryer Aerospace Breaks Ground on 60,000-Square-Foot Claremore Expansion
July 14, 2026 - Pryer Aerospace, a leading Oklahoma manufacturer of complex aerospace components and structural assemblies, broke ground Tuesday, July 14, on a 60,000-square-foot expansion of its Claremore facility.
Founded in Oklahoma in 1965 and acquired by Argonaut Private Equity in 2025, Pryer Aerospace supports aviation, defense, and space flight programs through advanced structural assembly,...
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Blue Arc Metal Specialties Expansion Builds on Claremore’s Legacy of Industrial Growth
May 26, 2026 - For more than 50 years, Claremore’s industrial growth has been shaped by companies committed to building, expanding and creating opportunity. Following more than $100 million in capital investment and more than 660 new jobs announced by Claremore Economic Development and its industrial partners in 2025, that momentum continues in 2026 as Blue Arc...
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14 Rogers County Companies Awarded 2026 Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program
May 20, 2026 - Congratulations to the 14 Rogers County Companies Award through the 2026 Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program, bringing $1.198 million in funding to support local growth!
Record OIEP Incentive Applications Lead to More Than 1,200 New Jobs at Existing Oklahoma Companies
SOURCED FROM: Oklahoma Department of Commerce News | May 20, 2026
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce...
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More Than 100 Rogers County Students Explore Construction Careers at HBA Build My Future
December 3, 2025 - We were honored to support the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa for the second Build My Future Rogers County: Construction Career Day and Industry Showcase!
More than 100 high school students from across Rogers County joined us for an immersive day of hands-on demonstrations, exploring the exciting and diverse career...
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State Support Fuels $99M Rogers County Manufacturing Expansion, Creating 660 Jobs
September 9, 2025 - Across the country, industries are facing an unprecedented demand for skilled labor, a challenge Oklahoma is meeting head-on through targeted partnerships and strategic investments. In collaboration with the State of Oklahoma, Claremore manufacturers have been leveraging state resources to expand operations, create jobs and strengthen the local economy.
“Our...
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Claremore Economic Development Staff Updates
September 9, 2025 - Our team is growing and we’re thrilled to introduce the talented people who will help us drive Claremore’s continued success.
Welcome, Braelea Franks – our new Talent Initiatives Coordinator!
With a background in administration and studies in Human Resource Management at ORU, Braelea...
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Sequoyah Career Connection Program named a 2025 International Economic Development Council Excellence in Economic Development Award Winner.
August 22, 2025 - The Sequoyah Career Connection Program, a partnership between Claremore Economic Development, Sequoyah Public School of Claremore School-Sponsored Page and Northeast Tech, has been named a 2025 International Economic Development Council Excellence in Economic Development Award Winner.
This innovative elective course introduces students, from 7th grade through...
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Claremore Economic Development Unveils 2025 Rogers County Workforce Landscape Analysis
June 27, 2025 - We’re proud to announce the 2025 Rogers County Workforce Landscape Analysis, a comprehensive report built on six months of research, stakeholder interviews and strategic collaboration.
This forward-looking analysis provides a clear roadmap for talent development in our region and highlights several key insights:
Rogers County is outperforming state, regional...
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Innovation and Investment: Claremore Manufacturers Selected for State Economic Programs
May 8, 2025 - Across the country, industries are experiencing a growing demand for skilled labor. Meeting this demand is essential to sustaining Oklahoma’s economic growth and ensuring a competitive, robust workforce.
Two Claremore-based manufacturers have been awarded state funding from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, reinforcing Rogers County’s role...
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Claremore Regional Airport Reaches New Milestones with Major Improvements and Future Growth Plans
February 7, 2025 - Spanning 565 acres, the Claremore Regional Airport has solidified its status as a premier destination for aviators across Northeast Oklahoma. Home to 86 base aircraft, the airport features 39 private hangars, 25 t-hangars and two large common hangars. In 2024, it recorded approximately 12,380 operations, marking another successful year.
In 2024, Claremore Regional Airport reached significant milestones,...
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