Finding Success Through Port~Ability Training
Helping connect people to the job opportunities offered by the great companies at Tulsa Ports is part of the mission of the Port Authority. Partnerships and collaborations help us achieve that mission. A few years ago, Tulsa Ports teamed up with Tulsa Technology Center to create an entry-level training program cleverly called “Port~Ability.” This free […]
Verdigris Southern Railroad Boosts Shipping Capabilities and Drives Economic Development at Tulsa Port of Inola
STORY PUBLISHED BY THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, JUNE 5, 2024 Tulsa Port Authority leaders and state officials gathered to dedicate the Verdigris Southern Railroad, a new 4.4-mile railroad connecting the Tulsa Port of Inola to the Union Pacific railroad. The event celebrated the conclusion of a multi-year project to expand and improve shipping capabilities […]
An Economic Development Home Run
PHOTOS AND STORY PUBLISHED BY THE LAWTON CONSTITUTION, DECEMBER 21ST, 2023 Read the full story, authored by Jennifer Krebs-Ellis, on The Lawton Constitution website. Situated along the banks of the Verdigris River in northeastern Oklahoma, the Port of Catoosa is an excellent example of economic vitality and strategic planning. As one of the farthest inland, […]
Tulsa’s Port System Poised for Growth, Attracts Top Employers
PHOTOS AND STORY PUBLISHED BY NEWSON6, OCTOBER 13th, 2023 Read the full story on NewsOn6.com at this link. Tulsa’s Port system, even after landing what will be one of the state’s largest new employers, is positioned for growth. Leaders at the Port met Friday to talk about possibilities. This waterway connects the nation’s most inland […]