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

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.

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.

Q&A with Dennis Pruitt on the future of economic development in OKC

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Dennis Pruitt, senior vice president of economic development at the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, brings more than two decades of experience across local, regional and international markets.

OKC prepares for 2028 Olympics, volunteers needed

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Oklahoma City will host 200 Olympians from more than 30 countries three years from now and will require tens of thousands of volunteers to pull it off,  President  said Wednesday.

Chamber partners with USRowing to offer internships during U23 camp

Friday, June 6, 2025

The Chamber is working with USRowing and the U23 National Team to connect Olympic hopefuls with short- term, part-time internships during their month-long U23 Selection Camp in Oklahoma City this summer.

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