Memberships

Select Oklahoma is the professional association for economic developers for the State. The purpose of Select Oklahoma an Economic Development Partnership, Inc. is to support a healthy economy for the State of Oklahoma through legislative advocacy, education, training and development, professional collaboration, and supporting statewide efforts to recruit and retain primary jobs and capital investment.


Why be a member?

  • Network of Economic Development Professionals
  • Training and Education Resources
  • Legislative Advocacy
  • Regular meetings
  • Membership in Oklahoma's Economic Development Partnership is a statement to your community that you're involved in policy, and activity driving Oklahoma forward.
  1. Individual
  2. Corporate
  • Full
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $950

    Full Member $950

    • Employed on a full-time bases for performing or supervising the performance of others in the economic development profession
    • Voting member
    •  Can serve on board of directors or chair a committee
    • Eligible to serve on Marketing Committee
    • Opportunity to participate in recruiting events on a pay per event basis
    • Must attend an educational training prior to any call trip
    • Must attend one education requirement per year
    • Reside in Oklahoma
    • Represent local and/or regional economic development marketing organizations with office(s) located in Oklahoma
    • Member rate at education programs and conference
    Apply
  • Associate Member
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $350

    Associate Member $350

    • Employed either full-time or part-time with economic development responsibilities
    • Voting member
    • Member rate at education programs and conferences
    • Can serve on committees and as a committee vice chair
    • Not eligible to serve on the board of directors or as a committee chair
    Apply
  • Affiliate Member
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $550

    Affiliate Member $550

    • For individuals and/or companies who support economic development professional with their services (i.e. engineering firms, contractors, professional services, manufacturer, construction, etc.)
    • Non-voting member
    • Can serve on committees
    Apply
  • Honorary Member
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    Free

    Honorary Member $0

    • Applicable for all member levels
    • Governor of the State of Oklahoma (current position)
    • Lt. Governor of the State of Oklahoma (current position)
    • Secretary of the Department of Commerce (current position)
    • Past Honorary members as voted by the board 
    • Non-voting member
    • Can be appointed to serve as ex-officio on committees and board of directors
    Apply
  • Student Membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $100

    Student Member $100

    • Must be a full-time student at an accredited Oklahoma college, university, or career technology center. "Full-time" is defined as carrying the minimum credit hours or course load as determined by the institution.
    • Primarily focused on academic pursuits and interested in pursuing a career in economic development, though not currently employed full-time in the profession.
    • Application fee of $50 is waived for students
    • Invoice in August/September to coincide with beginning of academic year/semester.


    Benefits of Student Membership include:

    • Networking opportunities with professionals in field of economic devvelopment
    • Access to job boards/internship listings
    • Educational resources
    • Potential scholarship opportunities


    Apply

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