Economic Development

Newcastle prides itself on being a business-friendly City. We are actively working to ensure that all of our commercial corridors are sustainable, vibrant places by supporting small business owners, focusing on parks and community spaces, expanding the City's commercial tax base, and working proactively with developers who want to locate mixed-use development in Newcastle. Newcastle is both a desirable residential community and a developing business location.

To encourage economic development, the Newcastle Department of Community Development has hired Jeannette McNally as Economic Development Director.  She brings a background in community outreach and economic development to the job and is eager to work with existing businesses as well as a network to attract new businesses.

Newcastle participates in our regional council of governments.

• Newcastle Economic Development is responsible for attracting new companies to locate in our city.
• We serve as a resource to support and assist local Newcastle businesses to thrive in the city.
• We help identify suitable commercial space including retail, office, or industrial.
• We help with recruitment of a local highly-skilled workforce.
• We provide assistance with licensing and permitting and serve as the coordinating point of contact for any other government function in the City for economic development.
• We help identify local City projects and provide partnering opportunities for companies to sell their services within the City.
• We offer guidance with local loans and possible available economic incentives.
• We partner with our local Chamber of Commerce on local events and marketing opportunities.

Please call our office at 405-387-4427 or click here to email us any questions or concerns.  We also invite you to visit the our many fine shops, restaurants, and services that are located right here in Newcastle.