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OKC hits 4 years of record-low unemployment

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Read the full story on the Oklahoman.com. Oklahoma City has achieved a new record in low unemployment, Mayor David Holt said, by keeping the city's unemployment rate below 4% over four consecutive years. In a post on X, Holt called the milestone "unprecedented" and noted that the previous record of 38 consecutive months, or about three years, ended in

Why the 2028 Summer Olympics in Oklahoma City will be even bigger than you have imagined

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Read the full story on the Oklahoman.com. Michael Byrnes strides through the door of the lunch spot in The Plaza District. His morning has already been filled with meetings and calls, and his afternoon (and perhaps even his evening) promises more of the same. So it goes when you’re in charge of Oklahoma City’s Olympic movement. Team OKC, it is

Future workforce grows with OKC FAME signing event

Thursday, September 4, 2025

This story originally ran on VeloCityOKC.com. As Oklahoma City’s manufacturing sector continues to expand, a new generation of skilled workers is stepping up to power that growth. On July 7, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber celebrated the latest milestone for its workforce development efforts with a special signing event for Oklahoma’s first

Retail growth signals economic strength in OKC

Thursday, September 4, 2025

This story originally ran on VeloCityOKC.com. Oklahoma City’s retail scene continues to flourish, with several exciting openings underscoring the region’s economic momentum and growing appeal as a destination for both shoppers and national brands. According to Tammy Fate, director of Retail Development and Recruitment at the Greater OKC

Keep OKC Moving: A vital step for OKC's future

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Oklahoma City voters are set to make a monumental decision on Tuesday, Oct. 14, when they head to the polls to vote on OKC Bond 25. This $2.7 billion bond issue, the largest in the city’s history, is a comprehensive proposal aimed at addressing critical infrastructure needs across OKC. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has launched the “Keep

OKC Mayor discusses unity, growth in SmartCitiesWorld interview

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Mayor David Holt recently spoke with Luke Antoniou of SmartCitiesWorld about Oklahoma City’s political culture, its investment model and how both have shaped the city’s continued growth.

OKC ranked among nation's most culturally dense cities

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Newsweek has ranked Oklahoma City the No. 19 most culturally dense city in the United States, ahead of Baltimore and several other major metros. The report, based on a study by eSIM provider Holafly, measured cultural landmarks and venues per capita in the 100 most populated U.S. cities. Each city received a culture score calculated from the number of

OKC prepares to stage LA28 Olympic events, spotlighting softball and canoe slalom

Monday, August 4, 2025

Oklahoma City leaders are preparing for one of the biggest moments in the city’s history—staging official events for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.

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