Headquarters & Professional Services

The Tulsa Region offers headquarters and professional services employers access to a robust pipeline of business talent. Each year, thousands of students complete degrees and certificates in business administration, finance, accounting, marketing, management, human resources, economics, information systems and related fields across the region’s higher education institutions. Combined with a workforce in which more than one-third of residents hold an associate degree or higher, companies can recruit skilled professionals for corporate operations, shared services, finance, customer support, technology and leadership roles. This diverse talent base, paired with Tulsa’s low cost of living and competitive operating environment, enables employers to attract and retain top talent while controlling labor costs.

Companies choose Tulsa, Oklahoma because of the region’s central U.S. location and vast infrastructure. The city offers convenient access to Tulsa International Airport from anywhere within city limits, providing businesses with daily nonstop direct flights across the nation and connections to the rest of the world. Commuting is also easier in Tulsa, with an average drive into the office at less than 20 minutes.

Whether it’s Oklahoma’s Quick Action Closing Fund or a Quality Jobs program, the Tulsa region allows qualified businesses to tap into game-changing incentives. The state also offers a top marginal corporate income tax rate of 4%, creating a business climate that is ripe for higher productivity, employment, and overall profitability.