Benefits of being located on the OK9 technology corridor
"The biggest benefit of the OK9 technology corridor is the ability
to share information, share technology, and share ideas. It is a
great opportunity to improve all our operations"
-Bruce Pearson, VP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Yamanouchi Pharma Technologies Inc.
This statement sums up the OK9 experience.
Having technology companies in close proximity to each other fosters the sharing of information and resources in the Norman, Oklahoma area. Resources such as the Moore Norman Technology Center and the National Center For Employee Development allow businesses to continue training and educating their employees, while the Research Campus facilitates an atmosphere of innovation and growth.
Karla Marshall of the Moore Norman Technology Center explains that the shared knowledge base of the OK9 technology corridor leads a concentration of many different types of technology sharing resources that keeps each other sharp and up to date with the latest products. Sharing her opinion is Rose Zvarick, manager of the Information Technology branch of the National Center for Employee Development. Zvarick called the OK9 technology corridor "a community of like-minded people." This environment is a benefit to the technology companies along the OK9 technology corridor.
The Norman Economic Development Coalition (NEDC) provides support for the businesses along the OK9 technology corridor, by helping to make contacts and facilitating relationships between the companies and the city of Norman.
Michael Beier of Shaklee Corporation affirms, "We have developed an excellent relationship with state and local government-programs that supports and protects industry cuts even during budget cuts. The state is dedicated to building a relationship with manufacturing companies like Shaklee. We work with local government on projects-such as environmental protection-and they support us."
The OK9 technology corridor is also located near major highways with easy accessibility to both nearby Oklahoma City and interstate travel.
The companies already located along the OK9 technology corridor have found favorable property costs and availability for both relocation and expansion.
"To remain competitive, we must stay abreast of the latest technology related to our processes. The new Research Campus should provide us with yet another avenue for obtaining information on the latest technological developments." -Hitachi employee
-Bruce Pearson, VP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Yamanouchi Pharma Technologies Inc.
This statement sums up the OK9 experience.
Having technology companies in close proximity to each other fosters the sharing of information and resources in the Norman, Oklahoma area. Resources such as the Moore Norman Technology Center and the National Center For Employee Development allow businesses to continue training and educating their employees, while the Research Campus facilitates an atmosphere of innovation and growth.
Karla Marshall of the Moore Norman Technology Center explains that the shared knowledge base of the OK9 technology corridor leads a concentration of many different types of technology sharing resources that keeps each other sharp and up to date with the latest products. Sharing her opinion is Rose Zvarick, manager of the Information Technology branch of the National Center for Employee Development. Zvarick called the OK9 technology corridor "a community of like-minded people." This environment is a benefit to the technology companies along the OK9 technology corridor.
The Norman Economic Development Coalition (NEDC) provides support for the businesses along the OK9 technology corridor, by helping to make contacts and facilitating relationships between the companies and the city of Norman.
Michael Beier of Shaklee Corporation affirms, "We have developed an excellent relationship with state and local government-programs that supports and protects industry cuts even during budget cuts. The state is dedicated to building a relationship with manufacturing companies like Shaklee. We work with local government on projects-such as environmental protection-and they support us."
The OK9 technology corridor is also located near major highways with easy accessibility to both nearby Oklahoma City and interstate travel.
The companies already located along the OK9 technology corridor have found favorable property costs and availability for both relocation and expansion.
"To remain competitive, we must stay abreast of the latest technology related to our processes. The new Research Campus should provide us with yet another avenue for obtaining information on the latest technological developments." -Hitachi employee
