Oklahoma Department of Commerce

Commerce is announcing a public comment from citizens and other interested parties regarding Oklahoma’s $39,405,000.00 CDBG-DR Action Plan

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (ODOC) has released Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the 2023–2024 CDBG-DR Action Plan for public review.

These federal funds, provided by HUD, are dedicated to supporting long-term recovery and infrastructure rebuilding following the severe storms that impacted Oklahoma in 2023 and 2024. Local officials, residents, and stakeholders are encouraged to review the proposed changes and share feedback to ensure these resources effectively meet community needs.

Public Comment Deadline: July 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Review the plan and submit written comments here:
https://www.okcommerce.gov/reporting-compliance/cdbg-disaster-recovery-2023-2024/

Join our team! The Marketing division of Commerce is looking for a Content Marketing Specialist. In this position, you will create strong messaging to help promote Commerce's programs and efforts, and how they positively impact Oklahomans and our communities while growing audiences and increase engagement for existing audiences with high-quality content.

We're hiring! Join Commerce as a Programs Representative to act as a subgrantee point of contact and subject matter expert for assigned programs/projects. This position would support Community Development programs, including public services, public infrastructure rehabilitation, disaster recovery, community action poverty alleviation programs and economic development block grant projects.

📆 Deadline to apply: Friday, July 3
✍️ Learn more & apply: okcommerce.gov/jobs

The Infrastructure Bet: Three Stories About Where American Industry Is Being Rebuilt.

Check out Commerce CEO John Budd on the Site & Facility Planning podcast discussing how Oklahoma's energy, infrastructure and business climate are helping drive the next generation of American manufacturing.

The Infrastructure Bet: Three Stories About Where American Industry Is Being Rebuilt - Area Development Episode 13 of The Site & Facility Planning Podcast explores Oklahoma’s $4B aluminum smelter bet, active infrastructure for grid constraints, and workforce training for clean energy facilities.

Congratulations to Jon Chiappe on being named the new Executive Director of CORE!

Jon has served at Commerce for more than two decades and is one of Oklahoma’s most respected economic developers. We know he’ll do great things in this new role.

Oklahoma Commerce Veteran with 22 Years of Service at the Agency Selected as New Executive Director of Community Outreach and Revitalization Enterprise (CORE) - Oklahoma Department of Commerce The Oklahoma Department of Commerce announced that Jon Chiappe will serve as the new Executive Director of the Oklahoma Office of Community Outreach and Revitalization Enterprise (CORE).

Congratulations to Green Fuels Operating for breaking ground on a new $400 million refinery in Duncan!

$400 Million Refinery Breaks Ground in Duncan, Oklahoma, Marking First Major New U.S. Refining Investment in Decades - Oklahoma Department of Commerce Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation (DAEDF) and Stephens County Commissioners hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Green Fuels Operating. Green Fuels Operating’s $400 million refinery will be located at the site of a former refining complex dating back to the 1920s, bringing clean-engineer...

There are 2 weeks left for small businesses across Oklahoma to apply for the Patriot Pitch Competition, a national small business competition featuring $1 million cash prize pool. Applications are due June 10.
Eligibility details and application information are available through the SBA’s Freedom 250 initiative website, sba.gov/freedom250.