Leadership Notes
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 12:00:00 am Comments (2)
In May, the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau celebrated National Travel and Tourism Week by honoring the Hometown Heroes that have elevated Oklahoma City’s appeal as a visitor destination.
Monday, May 1, 2017
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
According to Bruce Katz, Centennial Scholar at the Brookings Institution, cities rise above international competitors based on their ability to find points of convergence
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
When Oklahoma City residents approved the first MAPS sales tax in 1993, one of the most important parts of its implementation was the oversight and transparency built in its administration.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
The Chamber is speaking up for a smarter, safer criminal justice system at both the state and local level through its Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Reform Task Force.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
This month, Oklahoma City community members will have two great opportunities to shape our city’s future. On Feb. 14, Oklahoma City Council Wards 1, 3, 4 and 7 and ...
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
In December 2016, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Criminal Justice Task Force announced its recommendations for addressing the multitude of issues in our criminal justice ...
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to look back on what has happened during 2016 before we dive into a new year with its new opportunities.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
Most Oklahomans agree that our chronically underappreciated and underfunded teachers deserve a raise. That’s why State Question 779 has such a broad appeal – at ...
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
When Mike Chumo joined the staff of the Chamber in 2005, he had one of the most unique reasons to search for employment: boredom. You see, Mike had already experienced a full ...
Thursday, September 1, 2016
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At last month’s State of the Schools luncheon, more than 500 business and community leaders gathered to hear about a topic that is of the highest importance to the ...
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
Last month, the Greater Grads program celebrated its 10th graduating class of InternOKC.
Friday, July 1, 2016
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The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has been actively developing the aerospace and aviation industry in Oklahoma City since as early as 1919, a time when airplanes represented ...
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
From community redevelopment to funding city services, retail plays a critical role in furthering Oklahoma City’s economic growth. For that reason, strengthening ...
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
The seven-mile stretch of the North Canadian River that is known as the Oklahoma River will celebrate a milestone this month as the MAPS 3 RIVERSPORT Rapids opens to the ...
Friday, April 1, 2016
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
When we announced the creation of a task force to study the current criminal justice system in Oklahoma County and its needed reforms, we knew that significant reform must be ...
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
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In recent years, Oklahoma City has become a popular destination for intercity visits from other communities who want to study our revitalization. Not surprisingly, one of the ...
Monday, February 1, 2016
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
The Chamber’s 2016 Greater Oklahoma City Economic Forecast confirms what all of us already realize: The price of oil impacts the Oklahoma City economy. It would be easy ...
Friday, January 1, 2016
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Friday, January 1, 2016 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
Last month the Chamber announced the creation of a task force that will examine the Oklahoma County criminal justice system. The most obvious issue in that system is the ...
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
If you are like me, the close of the calendar year offers plenty of opportunity to reflect on the passing time. Here in Oklahoma City, we certainly have a lot to celebrate as ...
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
The announcement that Brookings will partner with Oklahoma City to study the best way to create innovation districts is exciting for several reasons. This partnership offers ...
Thursday, October 1, 2015
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Last month, the Chamber and other members of the Metro 50 Committee were able to honor the 50 fastest growing companies in the central Oklahoma region. While this event ...
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
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At last month’s State of the Schools luncheon, more than 550 business leaders came together for a discussion on the state of education in Oklahoma. From discussions on ...
Saturday, August 1, 2015
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Sixty years ago, Boeing first opened an Oklahoma City office with only 10 employees. Today its numbers exceed 2,100 and the company is expected to add about 800 more when ...
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
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Oklahoma is continuing to capitalize on the opportunities for success found in its bioscience industry, and more opportunities for growth are on the horizon.
Monday, June 1, 2015
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In March 2015, the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area had an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent, tying it with Austin, Texas, for the lowest unemployment rate for ...
Friday, May 1, 2015
Posted by: Roy Williams on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has long worked for a strong retail sector within Oklahoma City. Retail is critical to the health of a city – it funds the important ...
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
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In her presentation at the Chairman’s Event on March 9, Gov. Mary Fallin showed off the state’s new website listing five statewide goals and 160 measurable ...
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Posted by: Roy H. Williams on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
It isn’t often that you get to witness a circumstance that will undoubtedly impact a community for multiple generations. Last month’s event revealing that Tinker ...
Sunday, February 1, 2015
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As you will learn in this issue of The POINT!, Oklahoma City’s sports industry has experienced incredible growth during the past decade, and the momentum continues with ...
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Posted by: Roy Williams on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 12:00:00 am Comments (0)
Oklahoma City’s popularity as a visitor destination continues to grow. Increased visitor traffic opens opportunities for further economic development, but it also has an ...
