News & Updates

Microsoft leader to headline Life Science Oklahoma’s inaugural Catalyst event

Monday, September 29, 2025

This story originally ran on VeloCityOKC.com. Life Science Oklahoma (LSOK) will host its inaugural Catalyst event, Rethinking Healthcare with Microsoft’s Kathy VanEnkevort, on Friday, Oct. 3, at Innovation Hall in Oklahoma City. The program is designed to bring national thought leadership to Oklahoma’s life sciences community by highlighting

Lifelike Eyeball Simulators Give Dean McGee Eye Institute Residents and Medical Students High-tech Hands-on Training

Thursday, September 25, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – It looks, feels, and responds like a real eyeball – the EyeSi Surgical Simulator is now giving ophthalmology residents at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) a lifelike way to practice eye surgery. Paired with the EyeSi Direct Ophthalmoscope Simulator, which helps medical students master eye exams, these high-fidelity virtual

Berry Rock Breaks Ground on Landmark OKC Flatiron District Project

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Berry Rock, a company that empowers aspiring homeowners to live the American Dream, has officially broken ground on its new home in Oklahoma City’s Flatiron District, bringing bold architecture to an underdeveloped historic district that is the gateway to downtown, and a modern anchor point between the city’s center and the burgeoning Innovation District.

The Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park launches construction with Route 66 Eagle’s Nest installation

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

EDMOND, Okla. (September 23, 2025) – The Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park marked a major milestone Monday with the arrival and installation of key components of its architectural landmark, the Route 66 Eagle’s Nest, bringing the park closer to its 2026 opening. Perched atop one of Edmond's highest points, the Eagle’s Nest will be a 64-foot

OKC ranks among shortest commutes in U.S.

Friday, September 12, 2025

Oklahoma City drivers spend less time on the road than most major metros, according to a new analysis by Yardi Kube. The study, featured in Mental Floss, ranked the 10 U.S. cities with the longest and shortest one-way commutes. OKC placed No. 8 on the shortest list with an average commute of 22.1 minutes. That is 4.7 minutes shorter than the national

OKC ranks among lowest cost of living in U.S. for large cities

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Oklahoma City continues to be one of the most affordable places to live in the country, according to new data from the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). In the second quarter of 2025, OKC ranked first in affordability among all U.S. cities with a population over 500,000. Among all 245 urban areas surveyed, OKC had the sixth lowest cost of

OKC metro unemployment rate drops to 3.0% in July

Thursday, September 11, 2025

The Oklahoma City metropolitan area posted a preliminary unemployment rate of 3.0% in July, improving from 3.2% in June. The metro has recorded unemployment below 4% for 48 consecutive months, the longest such stretch in its modern history. Among the 56 U.S. metro areas with populations over 1 million, OKC ranked third lowest in unemployment for July.

Boldt Expands Randy Nance’s VP, GM Role to Include Michigan Alongside Oklahoma

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

The Boldt Company expands Randy Nance’s responsibilities as Vice President and General Manager to include leadership of the Michigan market in addition to Oklahoma. 

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