June 22nd, 2018

Position Available: Manufacturing Extension Agent, June 2018, Tulsa Area

The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance has an opening for a manufacturing extension agent. This extension agent will be headquartered at Northeastern State University’s Broken Arrow campus and serve Tulsa County and some other Tulsa metro areas. The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance is unique in fielding a statewide network of manufacturing coaches and experts located in the communities […]

May 8th, 2018

Advanced Manufacturing Forum: June 13

Registration is now closed for this event.
 
Wednesday, June 13  |  9 a.m to 3 p.m.
MidAmerica Industrial Park – Expo Center
725 Webb Street in Chouteau (MAP)
(Just 35 minutes east of Tulsa)

March 27th, 2018

Lunch & Learn: New Casting Methods With Industry 4.0

Join the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
Moog Inc., and Rose State College
For a Special Lunch & Learn
New Casting Methods With Industry 4.0:
3D Printing for Casting and Forging Operations
(Also a must for manufacturers utilizing castings and forgings)

January 26th, 2018

Cothran Joins Manufacturing Alliance As Program Manager

The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance has named Jenny Cothran as its Program Manager. The position will develop, implement and promote new programs that are beneficial to the Oklahoma manufacturing community.
“Along with a deep knowledge of the manufacturing industry, Jenny brings an enthusiasm and energy that will help move our organization forward,” says Joe Genet, vice president […]

January 18th, 2018

Manufacturing Alliance Names Director of Workforce Development

The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance has named Sharon Harrison its Director of Workforce Development and Community Partnerships. It is a new position that will facilitate workforce solutions among manufacturers, CareerTech schools and other groups to help ensure a strong manufacturing sector.
“The challenge of finding and retaining skilled employees remains a difficult task,” says Dave Rowland, president […]

November 28th, 2017

Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Picks New Board Chairman

Richard Cornelison was elected chairman of the board of the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance at the organization’s recent 2017 annual meeting. Cornelison is economic development project manager for OG&E Energy Corp.
He succeeds Stuart Powell, president of Cookshack in Ponca City.
Scott Ritz was elected vice chairman. He is director of customer service for Public Service Company of […]

October 17th, 2017

Oklahoma’s Faces of Manufacturing

The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance and Dream It Do It Oklahoma are profiling a few of the 135,000 workers that drive Oklahoma’s economic engine. FACES OF MANUFACTURING recognizes these hard-working, dedicated individuals that offer a glimpse of the high-wage, high-tech careers available in industry.

October 16th, 2017

Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

October is Manufacturing Month across Oklahoma and America. So the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance is taking the opportunity to acknowledging its 25th year of supporting our state’s innovative and wealth-generating industry.

The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance is a vital statewide economic development organization chartered by the Legislature in 1992 to specifically help existing industry. It includes a field […]

August 17th, 2017

Oklahoma Manufacturing Forum & Workshop Day

We’re sorry! These workshops were so popular we sold out of seats for the morning session. There are a few seats available for lunch and in the afternoon session. Please phone 918-592-0736 to grab one of the lunch and/or afternoon spots. Thank you.
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Wednesday, September 27 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Francis Tuttle Technology Center in […]

June 21st, 2017

5 Benefits of ExporTech for Small Manufacturers

ExporTech is a program of the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance. It was developed by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP.) ExporTech is designed for manufacturers seeking to enter or expand in global markets. It assists in the development of a customized international growth plan, vetted by experts, and by […]