In 2007, Oklahomans spent the year honoring past achievements, including multiple city rankings on the Forbes Top 200 Best Places for Business. In 2008 — The Year of Creativity in Oklahoma — the state will focus on developing capacities for creativity and innovation.

In fact, Oklahoma recently achieved the "District of Creativity" distinction: an international designation that includes states and regions from around the world interested in fostering innovation, entrepreneurial creativity, internationalization and entrepreneurship.

Oklahoma is the first state in the United States to receive this honor.

Major Industries Include:

• Aerospace
• Agriculture
• Biotechnology
• Business Services
• Energy
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Weather

Major Employers Include:

• American Airlines
• ConocoPhillips
• Integris Health
• Dell
• W. H. Braum Inc.
• Quad Graphics

Whatever you enjoy doing, you’ll enjoy doing it under Oklahoma’s broad, blue skies without fighting crowds, traffic or high costs — all in a state that offers abundant water, sports, outdoor recreation, and cultural activities. You’ll discover the best in Oklahoma is enjoyable, inexpensive and plentiful.

Major Attractions Include:

• World-class museums
• Top-rated zoos
• Great restaurants
• 200 lakes and rivers
• Professional and semi-pro sports teams
• High quality education
• A generally friendly environment

In short, Oklahoma is a place where boundless opportunities for personal and professional fulfillment make it easy for you to live life to its fullest.

It’s a chance, as they say, to change your state of mind.