Grant Funding Opportunities The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance recently secured nearly $472,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Commerce Department, indicating strong support from government sources and potential opportunities to collaborate on funded projects or offer solutions that align with their innovation and expansion initiatives.
Partnership Expansion The Alliance has actively partnered with organizations such as Port Authority of Rogers County and Malarkey Roofing Products to develop workforce programs and supply chain solutions, creating avenues to introduce complementary services like workforce development, supply chain management, and manufacturing process enhancements.
Technology Adoption With a technology stack that includes cloud services (AWS, Oracle), e-commerce platforms (Shopify), and development tools (jQuery, Ubuntu), the Alliance demonstrates a focus on digital transformation, presenting opportunities to offer advanced IT solutions, digital manufacturing tools, or modernization services.
Leadership and Vision Under new CEO Sean Kouplen’s leadership, the Alliance shows a strategic focus on growth and innovation, making it receptive to solutions that support organizational development, strategic planning, or scalable manufacturing technology investments.
Market and Industry Focus Serving a robust manufacturing sector in Oklahoma with revenues between $50M and $100M, the Alliance is positioned to pursue sales in manufacturing efficiency, quality improvement, and supply chain risk management, aligning with their current projects and growth objectives.