The Wilburton Economic Development Committee was established by approval of Resolution No. 13-1172 by the City Council on March 14, 2013. The mission of the board is to ensure economic growth for the City of Wilburton through the consistent recognition and pursuit of economic opportunities.
Responsible for identifying and discussing available properties for development, aiding and assisting with zoning updates, maintaining a close relationship with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and site locators working toward creating business and job opportunities, developing water and sewer utilities for growth, identifying and pursuing available grants, advertising City of Wilburton economic opportunities, and assisting the Mayor and the City Council in their economic pursuits.
Committee members include representative from following organizations:
Choctaw Nation Small Business Development & Grow Choctaw
Dynamic Workforce Solutions
Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
Fraklin Electric
Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma
Kiamichi Electric Cooperative
Kiamichi Technology Center
Latimer County Board of Commissioners
Latimer County Tourism Trust Authority
Local Small Businesses
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Wilburton Area Chamber of Commerce
Wilburton Main Street Inc.
Work Ready Oklahoma
