Chamber News

Charting a bold course: Greater OKC Chamber's 2024 Strategic Plan

Friday, February 2, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of economic development, community engagement and regional progress, organizations play a pivotal role in shaping the future. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber's 2024 Strategic Plan is a comprehensive roadmap designed to propel the region forward. This ambitious plan includes many initiatives across economic development, visitor

Legislative leaders address priorities critical to business during Legislative Kickoff

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Chamber members will get an opportunity to hear from several key legislative leaders and make their voices known on issues impacting Oklahoma City’s business community during the Chamber’s annual Legislative Kickoff scheduled for Jan. 25. You can read this entire article on VeloCityOKC.com.

OKC Chamber announces new officers, board members for 2024

Monday, January 8, 2024

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber recently announced its 2024 board of directors and officers. Teresa Rose, JD, Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, will serve as chair of the board of directors. John Hart, Continental Resources, will serve as treasurer, and Michael F. Ross, INSURICA/American Fidelity Assurance Company, corporate secretary. Also serving on

OKConnect returns in 2024 to elevate community engagement

Monday, December 4, 2023

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and Leadership OKC have announced they will be continuing the high-level orientation program OKConnect during the first half of 2024. OKConnect is designed for community newcomers or business leaders with a new or expanded role with a focus on community awareness and involvement. The program helps company leaders discover

Community leaders forge new narrative for OKC growth and success

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

More than 200 community members recently came together during the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber's Leadership Summit tp help the Chamber develop a strategic plan for economic development. The key takeaway from the recent Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s Leadership Summit emphasizes the qualities necessary for thriving communities: thoughtfulness,

Thunder game in Montreal offers business development platform for Oklahoma City

Monday, October 16, 2023

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s recent pre-season exhibition game in Montreal offered the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s economic development team a unique opportunity to showcase the city for business expansion and investment. Like Oklahoma City, the region boasts a strong aerospace presence and there is a strong potential for partnership. The

Chamber releases results of 2023 legislative scorecard

Monday, October 16, 2023

To keep its members informed on relevant issues at the state Capitol, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber prepares a Legislative Scorecard every year. The scorecard includes information provided by the statewide Research Institute for Economic Development (RIED) to identify elected officials’ votes on issues important to the business community.

CJAC, Diversion Hub receive $1.6 million grant to grow diversion program

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

In a significant stride toward reshaping the landscape of Oklahoma County's criminal justice system, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) and the Oklahoma County Diversion Hub have received a $1.6 million federal grant. This grant from the U.S. Department of Justice aims to extend the Diversion Hub’s Misdemeanor Diversion