Chamber News

The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games may still be two years away, but Oklahoma Citians interested in being part of the action shouldn't wait to get involved. Team OKC is seeking between 6,000 and 8,000 volunteers to support Oklahoma City's role as a host city for the 2028 Olympic Games. With strong interest expected, Team OKC anticipates its need for

As the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber enters the second half of 2026, Chamber Chair Mike Ross sees opportunity ahead for Oklahoma City. Now more than halfway through his first year as chair, Ross reflected on the Chamber's progress, the partnerships driving the city's momentum and the priorities that will shape the months ahead. "We're very busy," Ross

For many people, tourism begins with a vacation, a convention or a weekend getaway. For Oklahoma City, every visit strengthens our economy by supporting local businesses, creating jobs and building our community. Economic development often brings to mind expanding local businesses, recruiting companies, expanding industries and preparing our workforce.

OKLAHOMA CITY — More work needs to be done, but the future of education and workforce in Oklahoma is bright, local leaders said at a Greater Oklahoma City Chamber event held at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum on Wednesday. To discuss the state of education and workforce in Oklahoma, Express Employment International President and CEO

Understanding how Oklahoma City works—and where business leaders can make an impact—is key to helping the region continue its momentum. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and Leadership Oklahoma City are partnering once again to offer OKConnect, an exclusive orientation program designed to introduce executives to the people, organizations and

Collaboration is helping transform Oklahoma into a growing destination for life sciences innovation, according to industry leaders who gathered during Life Science Oklahoma's annual networking breakfast at the 2026 BIO International Convention in San Diego. The discussion highlighted how research, industry partnerships, workforce initiatives and strategic

Not long ago, Oklahoma was competing to convince filmmakers to take a chance on the state. Today, industry leaders say the conversation has changed. "We've changed, I would say, in the last 10 years from us chasing to just things starting to come our way, which is really incredible to see," Jill Simpson, executive director of the Oklahoma City Film

Professional soccer's return to Oklahoma City now has a new identity — one rooted in the city's culture as much as the sport itself. Mayor David Holt unveiled OKC United during his annual State of the City address, introducing the name of Oklahoma City's future USL Championship club as construction continues on the MAPS 4 multipurpose stadium. But