News & Updates

New Convention Center on schedule, under budget

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

As Oklahoma City prepares to roll out the red carpet and welcome larger business and event groups than ever before, city officials will look to have the keys to the new expansive Oklahoma City Convention Center by year’s end. David Todd, MAPS Program Manager, said the project continues to go well and remains under budget. Contractors have to reach

New Superintendent Aaron Collins Leads Metro Technology Centers

Friday, September 4, 2020

The Metro Tech Board of Education has appointed Aaron Collins as Metro Technology Centers’ new superintendent. Collins replaced Bob Parrish who retired from the role he has held since 2017.

Lopez Foods Charity Golf Classic nears $1 million mark in money raised

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

The eighth-annual Lopez Foods Charity Golf Classic neared the $1 million mark in money raised since its inception and took place on Aug. 31. A long-time supporter of community outreach, this year's golf classic benefited the Ronald McDonald House of OKC and Oklahoma's Latino Community Development Agency. Approximately 125 golfers and volunteers representing approximately 35 different companies and individuals participated in the tournament. Tournament officials are still tallying the final amount raised for this year's event.

Lopez Foods and RIVERSPORT Adventures Open Surf OKC

Friday, August 28, 2020

Oklahoma City-based Lopez Foods and RIVERSPORT Adventures officially opened Surf OKC, Oklahoma’s first and only surf experience, with a ribbon cutting ceremony today. Lopez Foods is the presenting sponsor for Surf OKC, located at the RIVERSPORT Whitewater Center in Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District.

Chamber, City, OCCHD launch 'Mask Up OKC' campaign

Monday, August 24, 2020

MASK UP OKC CAMPAIGN URGES COMMUNITY TO FOLLOW PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES TO KEEP CITY OPEN MASK UP OKC - it’s for you, it’s for me, it’s for OKC The City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD), and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber launched a campaign today urging the community to follow public health guidelines

START Coalition to test effectiveness of UV lighting to combat coronavirus

Monday, August 17, 2020

Researchers from the START Coalition continue to ramp up their efforts to find alternative ways to fight COVID-19 and make public places safer as people return to work. Stephen Prescott, M.D., president of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), is leading a team of experts from across the United States studying how to better create COVID-safe

Paycom Employees Give Over $16,500 to Project AWARE

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Paycom Software, Inc. a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, donated over $16,500 to Project AWARE to support shark and ray conservation, marine debris solutions and ocean protection.

Open signs are glowing at OKC restaurants

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Whether you’ve been craving queso from Barrio’s or oysters from Pearl’s, many Chamber member restaurants have their dining rooms open. Of course, you are required to wear a mask when you go into the restaurant, though you can remove it once you’re seated. If being in public still makes you uncomfortable, several restaurants are