Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma, USA. As of the revised 2004 census report, the city had a total population of 387,807, with 930,842 in the greater metro area. It is the county seat of Tulsa County.

Business and Economy

Tulsa, while no longer the Oil Capital of the World, is still a major energy center. Other important industries include aerospace, telecom, high tech, insurance, and car rental companies. Avis has its operations office in Tulsa. Dollar, Thrifty, Budget and National car rental are all based in Tulsa.

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Some of the major companies based in Tulsa include:

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• BOK
• ONEOK
• Williams
• Unit Corp
• Wiltel
• Quik Trip
• Dollar Thrifty Automotive
• Vanguard
• BC and BS of Oklahoma
• Mazzio?s
• Lowrance Electronics
• Matrix Services
• Manhattan Construction
• Flintco
• Webco
• Vintage Petroleum
• AAON
• Syntroelum
• Helmerich and Payne
• Bama Pie
• John Zink Co
• Nordam
• Excel Energy
• Casillas Petroleum
• Gallagher Bryce Insurance
• Camille's Sidewalk Cafe
• Rib Crib

Other companies that have a significant presence or are large employers in the area:

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• American Airlines (American operates the largest aircraft maintenance base in the world in Tulsa)
• Avis
• MCI
• SBC
• McleodUSA
• Cingular
• Cox Communications
• State Farm
• U.S. Cellular
• Dish
• DirecTV
• Boeing
• Bizjet
• Bizjet
• U.S. Cellular
• Kimberly Clark
• Whirlpool
• IBM
• Citgo (Citgo was once headquartered in Tulsa; its headquarters moved to Houston, Texas in 2004)
• Metris
• Decision One
• Metlife
• Allied Signal

Transportation

Tulsa is served by Tulsa International Airport. Eleven commercial airlines and several charter airlines serve nearly 3 million travelers annually to almost 70 departures every day.

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Important highways passing through Tulsa are Interstate 44, US 412, US 64, and US 75. It was also served by historic Route 66, and there are numerous reminders of this by the mid-20th century era, especially motels and restaurants along 11th Street and Admiral Drive. Cyrus Avery, known as "The Father of Route 66," resided in Tulsa.

Related Topics:
Interstate 44 - US 412 - US 64 - US 75 - Route 66 - Motels - Restaurants - Cyrus Avery

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East of Tulsa, in Catoosa, the Tulsa Port of Catoosa is the head of navigation for the McClellan-Kerr Navigation System, connecting barge traffic from Tulsa to the Mississippi River.

Related Topics:
Catoosa - Tulsa Port of Catoosa - McClellan-Kerr Navigation System - Barge - Mississippi River

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