Commissioner says regional outreach helped secure manufacturer for vacant Macy’s building; projected hiring up to 1,400 in decade

During announcements a commissioner described regional business recruitment that led to a manufacturer choosing the vacant Macy’s building in the Owasso area. The commissioner said outreach included the governor's office, chamber staff and regional partners and that the project could create roughly 700 jobs in the next five years and potentially 1,400 jobs over the next decade.

The commissioner framed the development as a regional economic win, thanking the governor and partners for working to keep and expand manufacturing in Tulsa County. No formal board action was recorded on the floor beyond the announcement and praise for the regional partners involved.