WIND GOOD FOR OKLAHOMA

New jobs in wind energy
Adam Mertz, January 6, 2010 (KFOR)

"…[S]tart-up company, Integra Wind Services is looking to tap into wind energy. Over the next five years, Integra plans to hire 205 people from the greater Oklahoma City area. The average salary is $50,000 for qualified workers.

"Through Oklahoma City's Strategic Investment Program, Integra will receive economic development funds from the city…"

 

"If it fills all the 205 wind energy positions with local workers, the city would give Integra $820,000…For every job the new company receives $4,000.

"The investment program was passed by the voters in 2007…It encourages economic growth in Oklahoma City by providing incentives to businesses that bring in good paying jobs for local workers."

Where Oklahoma's wind is. (click to enlarge)

"The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber says the company met the strict requirements to qualify for the program.

"Integra only receives the money once it hires local workers…"