Representing over 20 communities and counties, Oklahoma Southeast offers businesses a unique environment with a wide variety of available incentives, some of the lowest labor costs in the country, low tax rates and a ready and able workforce, all in an environment that encourages relaxation when the work is done.
Oklahoma Southeast is more than a geographic region. It is the ideal climate for business, with close proximity to major markets, highly ranked incentive packages, renowned training programs and a pro-business attitude all strategically located in the heart of the United States. These advantages have inspired companies like Cardinal Glass, Huber, Dollar Tree and Big Lots to call Oklahoma Southeast their home.
Oklahoma Southeast’s central location within the United Stated and close proximity to several major metropolitan markets offers your business a strategic advantage, with 9.5 million potential customers located within 150 miles as well as easy access to customers on both coasts. For these reasons and more, companies taking full advantage of their potential discover that Oklahoma Southeast is their Coordinates for Growth.
Kingston, OK - Oklahoma Southeast will holds its ninth annual Striper and Golf Festival at Oakwood Lodge in Kingston, Oklahoma on June 3rd through June 5th this year. The event has been recognized as one of the premier economic development recruiting events in the state.The purpose of the Striper and Golf Festival is to attract site locators and others involved in new and expanding businesses to southeast Oklahoma for a three day showcase of the region.Member communities and sponsors are given the opportunity to network directly with these decision makers during the event.
Many of our guests will be here for the first time, so we were able to showcase southeastern Oklahoma to a whole new audience.For three days our members will be able to promote their communities with our guests and discuss opportunities with Oklahoma Department of Commerce personnel and other community leaders.Oklahoma Southeast continues to lead the way in regional marketing
Oklahoma Southeast was organized in 2000 as a collaboration of communities and organizations in the southeast region of Oklahoma. The original focus of the group was to organize and host the Oklahoma Southeast Striper and Golf Festival, but has since expanded to include additional recruting events. Oklahoma Southeast is also focused on marketing the region through trade show attendance and a website.
The current organization includes 23 communities, numerous economic development organizations, utility companies and two Native American tribes.
2008 Striper Golf Festival Event Schedule
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 3:00 p.m. – Guest Arrival at Oakwood Lodge 7:00 p.m. – Committee Dinner at Carlotta’s Cantina Wednesday, June 4, 2008 5:15 a.m. – Depart Oakwood Lodge for Soldier Creek 6:00 a.m. – Breakfast/Striper Fishing at Soldier Creek Marina & Café 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch and OK SE Presentation at Oakwood Lodge 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. – Hospitality Room/Free Time 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. – Networking/Social Hour at Carlotta’s Cantina 7:30 p.m. – Community Dinner/Steak Cookout at Carlotta’s Cantina Thursday, June 5, 2008 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast at Oakwood Lodge 8:30 a.m. – Depart for Chickasaw Pointe Golf Course 9:30 a.m. – Tee Off at Chickasaw Pointe Golf Course 2:00 p.m. – Awards Ceremony at Chickasaw Pointe
For additional information on becoming a member of Oklahoma Southeast, please contact Phil Scoggin at (580) 775-4172or by email at
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