Guest: Oklahoma is on the brink of a renaissance that represents opportunity for investors

Guest Columnist Sometimes, it’s easy to overlook the wonderful things we’ve grown in our own backyard. Almost everyone does it. We get caught up in the day to day of our lives and forget to appreciate the work we do and the results we see. In Oklahoma, we’re experts at that. Hard work is part of our culture. Bragging about our accomplishments is not. But sometimes there’s a downside to humility, and in our case, it’s time to take stock in — and call attention to — what we’ve been building. The Sooner State has changed, and we’re now on the brink of an economic renaissance led by research, science, technology and one of the strongest entrepreneurial movements in the country. Oklahoma has a top 10 cancer center and a top 10 diabetes center, and our state ranks among the highest in conducting phase-one clinical drug trials. In Norman, the University of Oklahoma has the No. 1 meteorology school, the leading weather radar research program, the top aviation school and one of the nation’s top engineering colleges. OU has received the prestigious Carnegie Classification’s highest rating for research activity, which is a big reason it attracts more than $300 […]

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