Ardmore: A Logistics Hub Strategically Positioned to Give Your Business the Edge

Centrally located between Oklahoma City and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, Ardmore, Oklahoma has emerged as a premier logistics hub connecting businesses via air, rail, and vital east-west and north-south highway corridors. 

In three days or less, you can reach any city in the nation via I-35 with connections to major east-west interstates like I-40, I-20, I-10, and I-80, giving your business the edge in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics supply chains.

Ardmore’s strategic location, skilled workforce, and access to essential raw materials make it an attractive destination for a wide variety of target industries, including:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Aerospace & Defense
• Agribusiness/Food Manufacturing
• Distribution & Logistics
• Petrochemicals & Energy

Oklahoma is Pro-Business with Competitive Tax Rates

Did you know that Oklahoma offers some of the lowest tax rates and best tax incentives in the country? 

Regardless of the size of your operation, you’ll find a lower cost of doing business here and a pro-business environment. 

Companies locating or expanding in Ardmore may qualify for a range of competitive state and local incentives, including workforce training support, tax programs, and infrastructure assistance. They also benefit from our 4% corporate tax rate, one of the lowest in the country. 

Additionally, Oklahoma was the first state to adopt permanent, first-year full expensing for qualifying investments in machinery and equipment, boosting its competitiveness. As a result, Oklahoma has been ranked the 4th most competitive state in the Tax Foundation’s 2025 State Tax Competitiveness Index.

With easy access to interstates, rail, and air, as well as three industrial parks, two of which are located in Foreign Trade Zone #227, the region supports outstanding connectivity to major metro markets in neighboring states like Texas, Arkansas, and Kansas.

Named “Best Places to Start a Business in Oklahoma” by NerdWallet (2024), we also offer some of the fastest permitting times in the state. 

Businesses and Employees Alike Benefit from the Ardmore Advantage

Businesses of varying sizes also benefit from a hearty mix of pro-business incentives, including state tax exemptions, workforce tax credits, cash back programs, and a variety of grants that are applicable to both large industrial operations as well as small downtown startups.

Even better? Neither you nor your employees will experience traffic congestion or delays in Ardmore. There is no such thing as “rush hour.” Most people enjoy a commute time of less than 15 minutes. 

Homeowners also benefit greatly from lower property taxes with median property tax rates of 0.83%, significantly below the national median of 1.02%. 

A Competitive Edge That’s Second to None

For any business seeking a central location and efficient access to major markets, Ardmore offers a competitive edge that’s second to none. 

Situated along Interstate 35, a key north-south shipping corridor linking Canada and Mexico, Ardmore’s location advantages provide seamless access to two countries as well as the major metropolitan hubs of Dallas/Fort Worth and Oklahoma City, each a mere 60 minutes away. 

Are you ready to learn more about the Ardmore Advantage? Contact us today for more information about our central location, incentive programs, and pro-business environment.