News & Updates

Three Oklahoma high school seniors, along with their families, were surprised this week to learn that they will receive OGE Positive Energy Scholarships to help pay for college. Per year, each Positive Energy Scholar will receive $15,000, which is renewable annually for up to four years, or a total of $60,000 to cover tuition, fees, books or on-campus room and board.  

As the shelter-in-place order is lifted and the City enters the first phase of re-entry 67% of business proprietors said employee fear is the biggest barrier they’ll have to overcome as they move back to normal operation. The second most-pressing concern is a lack of coronavirus testing and screening, followed by a lack of hand sanitizer and a concern for legal liability.

“Our (third) business surveys confirmed how creative and innovative our business owners are in this market,” said Roy Williams, CEO and president of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. “In essence over two thirds of our companies have altered and adopted new ways to conduct their business and are still operating.  This all shows the resilience and creativity of our business community.”

CompSource Mutual Insurance Company, an Oklahoma-based business that provides workers’ compensation coverage to roughly one-in-three companies in the state, is donating $250,000 to assist in the COVID-19 response. Three separate funds in Oklahoma City and Tulsa are receiving donations from CompSource Mutual.

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Oklahoma CEO Coach Offers Community Giveback for Struggling Business Owners: Past OKC Chamber Ambassador Chairwoman Stacy Eads is now serving EO, YPO, Chamber members, and community businesses with Free Resources. "It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top. If you’re suffering from sleepless nights due to our rapidly changing business landscape, let’s talk – CEO to CEO. I’ve been where you are, and I can help," says Stacy Eads.

"It's important as a business leader that you have an outlet other than your team or your spouse. I've been offering Oklahoma Entrepreneurs 'Talk Time' completely free of charge, with absolutely no expectations or catches," she said. "This is my Community Giveback to see strong Oklahomans come together and achieve in the face of adversity. I want to help business owners through this time, with no expectations in return."

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