AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConsumer Pricing: Oklahoma joined the FTC and 19 states in suing Dollar General, alleging the retailer repeatedly charged customers more at checkout than advertised; the claims have not been proven. Banking: Southern Bancorp has begun rebranding as Uplift Bank. The $4.9 billion community lender serves Oklahoma and four other states, with the transition continuing into 2027. Tech Investment: The Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub is set to receive nearly $29 million, including $24 million in federal funding, for chip facilities, workforce training and business support across North Texas and southern Oklahoma. Aerospace: Oklahoma’s $52 billion aerospace industry supports 250,000 jobs, but the state has slipped from 10th to 12th nationally for aerospace employment. Lawmakers are weighing whether to update a $5,000 tax credit for aerospace engineers, unchanged since 2009. Industrial Growth: Construction on a proposed Oklahoma smelter is targeted for 2027, as Tulsa-area efforts focus on preparing workers for the Inola project. Film: Four major productions in Oklahoma City this year are drawing attention to the city’s growing film industry.
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