How's business? With its cost of doing business at 7 percent below the national average due to low rent, energy costs and taxes, Tulsa is a prime location for industry prospects looking to relocate or expand. Forbes magazine in 2007 ranked Tulsa as the sixth best city for jobs among the 100 largest metro areas in the country.

The Tulsa MSA comprises seven counties whose aggregate population is estimated to be 905,755 or 25.1 percent of the population of Oklahoma. The gross product or value of all goods and services produced in the seven-county MSA is $33.6 billion or 29 percent of the Oklahoma economy.

Tulsa ranked as the No. 7 strongest metro economy in the U.S., according to Business Week and was named a top 10 metro by 13 publications in 2009.

The quality of life enjoyed by its citizens, along with its natural beauty and business-conducive environment, recently enabled Tulsa to be ranked among the 15 most livable cities in the nation. Tulsa has also played host to national events such as the 2007 Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Tour of Champions.

The low cost of utilities, abundance of suppliers and commercial space have contributed to a population that is growing faster than the state and national average. The low cost of living along with an increasingly educated population add to the attractiveness of Tulsa to the business community.

Tulsa enjoys temperate weather year-round. The Arkansas River runs through most of the city and some of the largest lakes in the nation are within driving distance. The well-managed parks and beautiful countryside along with an exceptional climate greatly contribute to the quality of life that Tulsans enjoy.