TULSA, Okla. — 250,000 square feet of retail space is coming to Tulsa this fall, and this new development is creating more than 500 jobs.
Scheels, currently being built on the west side of Woodland Hills Mall, is scheduled to open in the fall of 2024. 2 News told you about the plans for the store when it was announced in Nov. 2022.
Kian Kamas, the executive director of Partner Tulsa, is excited about the wave of employment the store brings, "Any time that we can add new quality jobs with an employer who really cares about their employees is something that we celebrate.
Construction is still flowing smoothly to prepare for their October 19 grand opening. Kian said this investment brings in a lot for the local economy.
"It really should attract additional investment into the area and we are hopeful to bring in a tremendous amount of outsider visitors into the city," said Kamas.
Scheels is looking to fill multiple positions, including a service shop technician, a golf shop manager, and a women's fashion clothing shop manager. More positions look to open every day. There is going to be a career Expo on April 26 and 27 at the career center at 7645 E 63rd Street, Suite 400.
Kian said there's something other than just business coming from this investment.
"As a result of this project we were able to put in what's called a tax increment finance district. It's what supports us to bring Scheels here," said Kamas.
What will this tax increment finance district provide in the long term for the city?
"So over the next 10-15 years, the city will have resources to reinvest in this area," said Kamas.
To apply for Scheels in Tulsa,clickhere for the website.
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