MEMBERSHIP MEETING RECAP ”” NEW ODOC LEADERSHIP PRESENTATION ON THE DEPARTMENT’S STRATEGIC PLAN
February 10th, 2026
Select Oklahoma members gathered for February’s Membership Meeting to welcome two new leaders at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce””Barbra Coffee, Executive Director of the EDGE Division, and Jenifer Gover LittleSun, Legislative Liaison. The conversation-style session offered members an inside look at their professional backgrounds, what drew them to Commerce, and how their work connects with local and regional economic development partners across the state. Coffee highlighted the role of the EDGE team in driving recruitment, expansion, and global engagement efforts while coordinating closely with communities and regional partners to support growth and diversification across Oklahoma.
Members also received a special preview from Commerce CEO John Budd, who shared an early look at the department’s draft strategic plan. The preview provided valuable insight into Commerce’s priorities for the coming year and reinforced the importance of collaboration between state leaders and local economic development practitioners. Coffee also shared recent momentum from Commerce initiatives, noting that projects supported through the agency represent billions in capital investment and thousands of new jobs across the state.
If you weren’t there, you missed a forward-looking discussion about how Commerce and local practitioners can work together to strengthen Oklahoma’s competitive position for new investment. From industry recruitment to international engagement and legislative coordination, the conversation emphasized the importance of alignment between state strategy and local readiness.
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