Chamber News

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 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.

A championship moment for OKC

Monday, August 4, 2025

In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater celebrates the Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA Championship victory as a defining moment that reflects OKC’s momentum, national recognition and the community-wide vision that made it possible.