Chamber News

As Oklahoma City continues to gain national attention, how the city tells its story is becoming just as important as the story itself. Lindsay Vidrine, who recently stepped into the role of chief marketing officer for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, brings years of experience promoting the city through her previous role as senior vice president of

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber announces the selection of Shaun Yates as the new senior vice president of tourism development. As SVP, Yates will have a significant role in leading the Visit Oklahoma City (Visit OKC) work, which is a key priority of the Greater OKC Chamber. “This leadership position plays a critical role in advancing Oklahoma

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber led a delegation to Washington, D.C., this spring, bringing together business and community leaders to advocate for the region’s priorities at the federal level. During the visit, the group met with members of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation, federal agencies and key partners to discuss issues impacting

The first cohort of students from the OKC Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) has officially graduated, marking a major milestone for a workforce initiative led locally by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. The inaugural class included five graduates, each completing a rigorous, employer-driven program designed to prepare them for

The people powering Oklahoma City’s visitor economy took center stage in early May as named its 2026 Hometown Heroes during an awards ceremony at The Jones Assembly. Held during National Travel and Tourism Week, the annual awards recognize the individuals and organizations shaping how visitors experience Oklahoma City, from major festivals and

Each year, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber joins thousands of developers, retailers and industry leaders at ICSC Las Vegas, hosted by the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC), one of the largest retail real estate conferences in the country. While the event takes place outside Oklahoma City, the conversations happening there can directly shape

Business leaders, economists and policy experts gathered at the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s May Forum to discuss State Question 832 and the potential impacts of raising Oklahoma’s minimum wage. Held May 13 at the Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City, the forum featured a panel discussion moderated by Mike Jackson, senior vice president,

Oklahoma City’s growth story is getting national attention as Christy Gillenwater recently joined two economic development-focused podcasts to discuss how the region built its momentum and where it is headed next. Gillenwater joined Dane Carlson on the Econ Dev Show, where the conversation centered on the MAPS program and how it has helped shape