In light of the challenges this year, I get often asked about whether or not businesses are still expanding into new markets. I want to take some time to clear this up a bit. There is activity in the marketplace. However, it is somewhat different than what we have seen in the past. Here are a few reasons for the activity that I have seen since January 1:

Dispositions

With the increasing amount of mergers and acquisitions, corporate real estate executives and site selection professionals are being directed by the C-level to consolidate operations into low cost markets. Oklahoma has one of the lowest costs of doing business available.

Available Buildings and Land

When a customer or the market dictates that a site selection professional evaluate the central US, often the availability of buildings and land move Claremore to the short list. Claremore buildings and real estate are cost competitive to client needs and the process is streamlined with fast-track permitting.

Speed to Market

Claremore, Oklahoma is 22 miles from Tulsa, 12 miles from the Port of Catoosa, 50 miles from being equidistant to both coasts and has offers direct access to interstate 44, route 66, and highways 20 and 88. Claremore is within a one-day drive of 8 major metropolitan areas representing over 10,000,000 potential customers.

Skilled Workforce

As a part of the Tulsa metropolitan area Claremore offers an abundant and highly skilled workforce to companies seeking new locations.

Tim Hight

Executive Director
CIEDA
www.claremoreusa.com