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Phase2 Unveils Brand Refresh to Reflect Evolution as Software Engineering and AI Leader

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Phase2, a software engineering and AI consultancy, has unveiled a brand refresh to better reflect nearly 30 years of evolution and the enterprise-scale work they deliver today.

Annual Meeting Fireside Chat: Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of Oklahoma City

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber hosted its 2025 Annual Meeting, bringing together business and civic leaders from across the region. As part of the program, 2026 Chamber Chair Mike Ross sat down for a fireside chat with Bill Cameron, president and CEO of American Fidelity, to discuss leadership, legacy, and Oklahoma City’s future. During the

M-D Building Products Announces Christian Leard as President and CEO, Accelerating Long-Term Growth Strategy

Monday, January 5, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (January 5, 2026) — M-D Building Products, a leading family-owned North American manufacturer of weatherization, flooring, sealants, and aluminum extrusion solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Christian Leard as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. This leadership transition marks a pivotal milestone in the

OKC Chamber announces new officers for 2026

Friday, January 2, 2026

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has announced its 2026 board of directors and officers, naming Michael F. Ross, INSURICA as chair of the board. Ross will lead the Chamber’s board alongside John Hart, Continental Resources, who will serve as treasurer, and Rhonda Hooper, Jordan Advertising, who will serve as corporate secretary. Teresa Rose, One

Oklahoma leads the nation in Native American-owned small businesses

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Oklahoma ranks first in the nation for Native American-owned small businesses, according to a study by B2B Reviews. The ranking reflects the state’s strong Native entrepreneurial community and growing business opportunities. Nearly 10% of Oklahoma’s businesses are Native American-owned, the second-highest percentage in the country. The state

Oklahoma among least rent-burdened states in the U.S.

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Oklahoma ranks among the least rent-burdened states in the nation, according to a Visual Capitalist analysis of the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. The report shows that 19.6% of Oklahoma renter households spend more than half of their income on housing costs, a level the Census Bureau defines as “severely

JUSTIN ECHOLS TO PERFORM HOLIDAY JAZZ CONCERT TO BENEFIT UPWARD TRANSITIONS

Friday, December 5, 2025

Internationally acclaimed Jazz Hall of Famer, Justin Echols, and his band will perform an evening of holiday favorites on December 16, 2025, to benefit Upward Transitions' centennial endowment fund.

OKC’s Olympic movement underway

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Oklahoma City recently marked 1,000 days until the 2028 Summer Olympics and showcased the city's readiness and its commitment to providing a world-class hosting experience as part of the LA28 Olympic Games. LA28 will bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los Angeles in 2028, uniting more than 15,000 of the world’s top athletes in a celebration of
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