Tulsa Region Among Top In Nation For Job Growth In 2011

The Tulsa region was among the top in the nation for job creation in 2011, the Tulsa Metro Chamber said Thursday.

According to the Chamber, more than 8,200 jobs were created through its Tulsa's Future initiative, which aims to create 10,000 jobs at an annual salary of $50,000 or greater over a 5-year period from 2011-2015.

Of the 8,200 jobs in 2011, more than 4,000 were $50,000 or greater.

Tulsa Metro Chamber Economist Bob Ball said those jobs supported additional jobs with an estimated income totaling more than $295 million.

"It takes a dynamic region that is committed to promoting business and to remaining business-friendly to ensure that companies are given every opportunity to grow and expand their workforces," said Tulsa Metro Chamber President and CEO Mike Neal.

"The Tulsa Metro Chamber and its many steadfast partners in economic development look forward to building upon the successes of this year to ensure the Tulsa area remains one of the nation's top leaders in job creation," Neal added.