- December 26, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Future Canoo presence in Pryor, Tulsa
In June, electric vehicle manufacturer Canoo announced plans to build a $400 million plant at MidAmerica Industrial Park in Pryor, creating 2,000 jobs.
In November, the company said it was partnering with the Tulsa-based George Kaiser Family Foundation to add a technology hub and software development center in Tulsa, generating 375 more jobs.
Canoo CEO Tony Aquila said linking with GKFF will help in the “transformation of Tulsa into a vibrant and inclusive economy while helping us with recruiting, education and diversity of our workforce.”
Comeback for airline industry
Among the hardest hit by COVID-19 was the airline sector, which watched its passenger count drop by about 95 percent during the pandemic’s strongest foothold.
But thanks in large part to government assistance and coronavirus vaccinations, the aviation industry has gained altitude.
Tulsa International Airport (TUL) added nine new nonstop destinations…
