Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Christa Pratt is an experienced Lead Development Manager at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce since August 2001, where responsibilities include developing comprehensive nationwide lead development plans, creating targeted lists of site consultants and decision makers, and conducting research to identify potential candidates for site location information. Christa also coordinates and participates in missions with the Governor’s Economic Development Team and other economic allies. Prior to this role, Christa worked in Education and Workforce at The State Chamber from 1999 to 2001. Christa holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University and the University of Central Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the primary economic development entity in the state. What we do: Business Attraction, Creation and Retention We recruit new businesses to the state by promoting the great assets we have for businesses to succeed. We work to foster an entrepreneurial culture and infrastructure in Oklahoma to encourage the start-up of new businesses and partner with communities to ensure existing businesses grow and prosper. Community Development We partner with city and county elected officials and community leaders to help raise incomes, improve the quality of life for local residents, and help local businesses to thrive. Through federal funding, we oversee vital infrastructure and human services investments that help position communities as favorable for business attraction.