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Oklahoma City tourism is breaking records with a staggering economic impact of $4.3 billion in 2022. That’s according to a recent study by Tourism Economics. The influx of 23.2 million visitors had a significant impact on our economy, from employment and wages to tax revenues. You can read this entire article on VeloCityOKC.com.

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s economic development team is flying high after attending some of the world’s largest aviation events. Each appearance is vital to ensuring the industry continues to thrive in the Oklahoma City region. The most recent event, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Oshkosh, Wisc., is billed as the “World’s

July is the slowest shopping month for small businesses. It’s for that reason the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, through its “Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC” campaign, is urging people to purchase from local small businesses as much as possible. “Supporting our local small businesses, especially during the summer months, is good for

About 40 individuals from Oklahoma attended the annual BIO International Convention in Boston last month, including, from left, Sandino Thompson, Kim Wilmes, Dr. Thomas Kupiec, Marcus Elwell and Koey Keylon. Connections made at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization’s (BIO) annual convention could spark a new wave of industry growth in Oklahoma

A conference focusing on Oklahoma’s economic growth and innovation will be held Aug. 28 and 29 at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City. The Select Oklahoma Conference on Economic Development will gather the state’s business and industry leaders, economic development professionals and policymakers to provide a place to network, share knowledge and

Following months of debate on hundreds of bills, the Oklahoma Legislature adjourned sine die May 26. However, lawmakers are also planning for the possibility of returning to the Capitol for a special session in June to override potential vetoes by Gov. Kevin Stitt. Despite the disagreements between the House, Senate and governor on major education reform,

An executive chef who started a nonprofit to help people buy groceries. A treatment court coordinator who helps people turn their lives around. A bus operator whose smile lights up the room. These are just a few success stories from local employers who have adopted fair chance hiring practices. They shared their experiences at the Fair Chance Hiring

Northeast Oklahoma City is in the midst of an economic renaissance and cultural revival. It all started with EastPoint at NE 23rd and Rhode Island. The development began with just two tenants: The Market grocery store and Centennial Health. It now houses Eastside Pizza House, Kindred Spirits bar and the eclectic coffee shop, Spiked. What makes these