Chamber News

At the annual State of the Region, professionals from the transit, transportation, military and defense sectors gathered to discuss the trajectory of central Oklahoma's growth and what is needed to sustainably maintain it, while specifically highlighting the region's role in the national defense industry as key. Hosted on Sept. 1 at the National Cowboy

Oklahoma City lies at the center of what transit and business professionals call a growing 'megalopolis', serving as a center point to regional business hubs from San Antonio up through Kansas City. With planning for events such as the 2028 Olympics rounding the corner, the business and transit communities are gathering to discuss the kind of City they want

The Plaza District has long been known as one of Oklahoma City's most creative neighborhoods, home to local restaurants, galleries, shops, live theater and public art. But the people behind those places are what give the district its character. A new video from Visit OKC, the tourism division of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, takes viewers inside the

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

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

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

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 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