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Incredible Food & Fun Invites OKC Business Community to Corporate Holiday Planning Preview

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Incredible Food & Fun Invites OKC Business Community to Corporate Holiday Planning Preview Incredible Food & Fun is inviting Oklahoma City business professionals to an exclusive Corporate Open House & Holiday Planning Preview on Thursday, September 17, from 4–7 p.m. at its Oklahoma City location. The event will give local business

Record 25 million visitors fueled Oklahoma City's economy in 2025

Friday, August 21, 2026

A record 25 million visitors traveled to the city last year, driving $2.9 billion in spending, supporting more than 36,000 jobs and generating $396 million in state and local tax revenue, according to a new economic impact report commissioned by Visit Oklahoma City. The report, prepared by Tourism Economics, also found visitor activity generated a total

Fright Fest Returns to Frontier City Sept. 26

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Aug. 18, 2026 — Frontier City today announced an expanded lineup of screams, surprises and seasonal fun as Fright Fest and Kids Boo Fest return on select dates Sept. 26 through Oct. 31. By day, Kids Boo Fest delivers family-friendly Halloween fun filled with trick-or-treating, seasonal activities and not-so-scary

Team OKC seeks thousands of volunteers for LA28 Olympic Games

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games may still be two years away, but Oklahoma Citians interested in being part of the action shouldn't wait to get involved. Team OKC is seeking between 6,000 and 8,000 volunteers to support Oklahoma City's role as a host city for the 2028 Olympic Games. With strong interest expected, Team OKC anticipates its need for

Midyear reflection: Mike Ross sees opportunity ahead for Oklahoma City

Monday, August 17, 2026

As the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber enters the second half of 2026, Chamber Chair Mike Ross sees opportunity ahead for Oklahoma City. Now more than halfway through his first year as chair, Ross reflected on the Chamber's progress, the partnerships driving the city's momentum and the priorities that will shape the months ahead. "We're very busy," Ross

Leadership Notes: Every Visit Builds Oklahoma City

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

For many people, tourism begins with a vacation, a convention or a weekend getaway. For Oklahoma City, every visit strengthens our economy by supporting local businesses, creating jobs and building our community. Economic development often brings to mind expanding local businesses, recruiting companies, expanding industries and preparing our workforce.

Oklahoma’s education and workforce future is bright, industry leaders say

Friday, August 7, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — More work needs to be done, but the future of education and workforce in Oklahoma is bright, local leaders said at a Greater Oklahoma City Chamber event held at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum on Wednesday. To discuss the state of education and workforce in Oklahoma, Express Employment International President and CEO

From regional priority to regional action

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

When the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber launched Forward OKC VII, one priority quickly rose to the top: education. The reason is simple. As Oklahoma City continues to grow and attract new employers, developing a strong talent pipeline is essential to sustaining that momentum. Education is more than a classroom issue—it is a regional competitiveness
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