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The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has announced its 2026 board of directors and officers, naming Michael F. Ross, INSURICA as chair of the board. Ross will lead the Chamber’s board alongside John Hart, Continental Resources, who will serve as treasurer, and Rhonda Hooper, Jordan Advertising, who will serve as corporate secretary. Teresa Rose, One

Oklahoma ranks first in the nation for Native American-owned small businesses, according to a study by B2B Reviews. The ranking reflects the state’s strong Native entrepreneurial community and growing business opportunities. Nearly 10% of Oklahoma’s businesses are Native American-owned, the second-highest percentage in the country. The state

Oklahoma ranks among the least rent-burdened states in the nation, according to a Visual Capitalist analysis of the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. The report shows that 19.6% of Oklahoma renter households spend more than half of their income on housing costs, a level the Census Bureau defines as “severely

Oklahoma City recently marked 1,000 days until the 2028 Summer Olympics and showcased the city's readiness and its commitment to providing a world-class hosting experience as part of the LA28 Olympic Games. LA28 will bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los Angeles in 2028, uniting more than 15,000 of the world’s top athletes in a celebration of

According to Bankrate, Oklahoma has the 5th lowest median down payment among all states, with a median of $27,600. That figure comes as the U.S. median down payment continues to rise. As of July 2025, the national median down payment reached $62,000, roughly 16 percent of a home’s median sale price. Here are a few key points from the study: Down

Life Science Oklahoma opened its new Catalyst series last week with a keynote from Kathy VanEnkevort, Microsoft’s U.S. Health and Life Sciences industry leader. Speaking to a full room at Convergence in the Oklahoma City Innovation District, VanEnkevort outlined how artificial intelligence is already reshaping healthcare and why Oklahoma is positioned