Chamber News

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has released its 2026 Public Policy Guide, a comprehensive resource designed to help businesses stay informed and actively engage in the legislative process at the local, state, and federal levels. The guide provides timely, actionable information on the most critical policy issues to the region’s economic growth

Oklahoma City enters 2026 with momentum few cities can match and responsibility that comes with it. An NBA championship. National recognition for quality of life and cost competitiveness. Growing attention as a visitor destination and a place where employers and talent want to land. And just ahead, a global spotlight tied to the region’s role in the

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

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 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

Life Science Oklahoma opened its new Catalyst series last week with a keynote from Kathy VanEnkevort, Microsoft’s U.S. Health and Life Sciences industry leader. Speaking to a full room at Convergence in the Oklahoma City Innovation District, VanEnkevort outlined how artificial intelligence is already reshaping healthcare and why Oklahoma is positioned

Oklahoma continues to offer some of the most affordable housing in the country, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. The state ranked ninth lowest in median rent nationwide at $1,044, well below the U.S. median of $1,487. That figure places Oklahoma just below Louisiana, Missouri and Alabama, reinforcing

Thanks to the support of voters, businesses and community leaders, Oklahoma City voters approved a $2.7 billion general obligation bond package on Oct. 14. The package will fund 547 projects across the city without raising the property tax rate. All 11 bond propositions passed with strong approval, ranging from 75% to 85%. The bond will fund