Director of Business Attraction

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Description Background: Tulsa Innovation Labs, LLC (TIL) is a tech-led economic development organization transforming the Tulsa region into a nationally recognized hub for advanced industries. By building coalitions across companies, research institutions, workforce partners, and public agencies, TIL identifies and removes barriers to innovation, enabling businesses to scale, commercialize new technologies, and compete globally. TIL focuses on strategic industry clusters where Tulsa has a competitive advantage, including aerospace, energy technology, autonomous systems, and enabling infrastructure. Through federal partnerships, industry-led initiatives, and ecosystem coordination, TIL drives investment in research, commercialization, workforce development, and place-based infrastructure that benefits both companies and the broader regional economy. Founded in 2020 by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, TIL has secured major federal awards including the Build Back Better Regional Challenge and Tech Hubs programs (one of only two regions in the country to do so) establishing a foundation for long-term impact. Today, TIL serves as a convener, system builder, and innovation catalyst,...