Member News
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Bank of America today announced that Olena Lifset, Global Commercial Banking market executive, will become its new Oklahoma City president. She succeeds Tony Shinn, who successfully led the market since 2008, and is retiring after 20 years with the company.
As president and head of the market, Lifset will connect clients, teammates and communities to the
Friday, May 1, 2026
Harrah’s Oklahoma officially opens its doors in Chandler, marking a significant milestone for both the state’s gaming industry and the broader regional economy. Operated by Caesars Entertainment in partnership with the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, the new destination is the first Caesars-managed property in the state, and it arrives with momentum.
Monday, April 27, 2026
The Journal Record will host an awards dinner for 2026's Oklahoma's Most Admired CEOs and The Financial Stewardship Award on Monday, April 27th at the Skirvin.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Edmond-based Kirkpatrick Bank announces Kyle Powell as its next President and CEO. George Drew, who has been President and CEO for 19 years, will transition to Vice Chairman of the bank’s holding company board, Kirkpatrick Bancorp, Inc. effective May 1.
Powell has been with Kirkpatrick Bank for more than 13 years and currently holds the role of
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Candor, Oklahoma’s premier PR and integrated marketing firm, is rebranding as Honeymoon.
Monday, April 13, 2026
Nationally recognized philanthropist, Christian Keesee, to be honored at Upward Transitions' annual gala: American Tourist 2026: British Invasion on May 8, 2026, at the Downtown Oklahoma City Skirvin Hotel.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Chandler, Okla. (April 9, 2026) — Harrah’s Oklahoma is officially open, marking the first Caesars Entertainment-managed property in the state and a new destination for tourism and entertainment in Oklahoma. Developed in partnership with the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, the casino celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Limited spots available ahead of the April 15 deadline
Oklahoma City, 3/31/2026 - Pilot, a bookkeeping and accounting partner for small businesses, is making a limited number of free 2025 individual tax filings available exclusively to Greater Oklahoma City Chamber members - a service that typically costs $1,000.
The offer is open to single-member LLCs that
