News & Updates

Building stronger pathways from classroom to career

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

For many students and families, the journey from education to a successful career is not always straightforward.

Leadership Notes: Investments that continue shaping Oklahoma City’s future

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

For decades, Oklahoma City has made intentional investments in projects designed to strengthen our economy, improve quality of life and position our community for long-term growth. Today, the results of those efforts create new opportunities for residents, businesses and visitors alike. This momentum is crystal clear around sports and entertainment. Once

Oklahoma City unemployment rate improves in March, ranks among lowest in large metros

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Oklahoma City metro continued to post one of the nation’s lowest unemployment rates among large metropolitan areas in March, according to newly released data from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. The Oklahoma City MSA recorded a preliminary unemployment rate of 3.4% in March, improving from 4.0% in February. Among the nation’s

Oklahoma City ranks among top U.S. cities for veterans to live

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Oklahoma City has been ranked among the top cities in the country for veterans to live, according to a new report from Veterans United Home Loans. The report ranked Oklahoma City No. 6 nationally, ahead of cities including Austin, St. Louis and Salt Lake City, citing the metro’s affordability, veteran-friendly policies and connection to military

Oklahoma City ranks No. 2 among nation’s best big cities to live in

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Oklahoma City has been ranked the No. 2 best large city to live in in the United States by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 rankings. The rankings placed Oklahoma City ahead of several major metros, including Fort Worth, Raleigh and Austin, and evaluated cities based on factors such as affordability, quality of life, commute times, job market

Oklahoma City ranked lowest-cost large city in U.S. in new C2ER report

Friday, June 5, 2026

Oklahoma City continues to stand out for affordability, ranking as the lowest-cost large city in the nation according to the newly released 2026 Q1 Cost of Living Index from C2ER, The Council for Community and Economic Research. The report found Oklahoma City’s overall composite index at 81.0, placing the metro 19 points below the national average

RSM Marks 100 Years of Serving the Middle Market

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – June 3, 2026 – RSM US LLP (“RSM”) - the leading provider of consulting, tax and assurance services for the middle market - is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of advising middle market businesses through periods of economic, operational and technological change.

 

Phase2 Named to Inc. Magazine's 2026 Best Workplaces List for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Phase2 has been named to Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces list for the sixth consecutive year, the only Oklahoma company to hold that distinction.

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