ANNUAL REPORT - Greater Oklahoma City Chamber

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OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS John Carnuccio President Centek, Inc. Member since 2012 16
Greater Oklahoma City is full of opportunity, a fact not missed by Centek, Inc. At the end of 2011, Centek announced plans to locate a new manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City. Founded in 2001 in the United Kingdom, Centek is a leading innovator in centralizer design and manufacturing for the oil and gas industry. “This is one of the most positive and exciting places to be right now. There is a general feeling of growth and progress everywhere. All of the changes that have happened and continue to happen through the MAPS and other initiatives have created a city that looks and feels first class. At the same time, the values and spirit of the people have not changed.” “ There is a feeling “ in the air of a city on the way up. “Being in Oklahoma City puts us in the heart of the oil and gas patch – within a few hundred mile radius of here are several hundreds of drilling rigs,” said John Carnuccio, president. “And it makes us neighbors to headquarters of a large part of our customer base in major energy companies such as Devon, Chesapeake, SandRidge and Continental Resources.” Oklahoma City’s pro-business environment also played a key role in why the company chose to open a manufacturing facility here. “Here you find a very pro-business attitude, not to mention affordable real estate options and other low costs. Our employees enjoy an excellent quality of life. And, despite the city’s continually low unemployment rate, we’ve had good luck finding good, quality employees.” Just a little more than a year after the company opened their facility near Will Rogers World Airport, they already have plans to expand by adding another production line to this facility, doubling their current output. And Carnuccio doesn’t see that momentum slowing down anytime soon. “There is a feeling in the air of a city on the way up. OKC is being recognized more and more on a national level as a top notch city. It’s extremely important not only in attracting new businesses to the area, but also new employees. As we move forward, I know we’ll continue to see more urban development, more economic development with companies choosing to relocate here, and more people choosing OKC as the place they want to live.” Carnuccio and his company recognize the role the Chamber plays in moving Oklahoma City toward an even brighter future. “The Chamber facilitates the process of bringing the business community together. If each of our companies, individually and as part of the larger business community, strives to be good corporate citizens and be involved in improving our community, we will continue to see Oklahoma City move.” growth 17
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