Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City’s Western heritage remains a strong influence, with cowboy culture visible in events, museums, and the Stockyards City district. While staying true to its roots, the city is becoming more cosmopolitan, thanks to a growing dining and entertainment scene.

The Oklahoma City Council approved an agreement today for Echo to donate nine acres of land for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium. The land, located near South Shields Boulevard and SE 3rd Street, will serve as the site for the new venue.

The Oklahoma City Council has approved final plans for a new, modern animal shelter as part of the MAPS 4 initiative. The new 69,602-square-foot facility will replace the current OKC Animal Welfare shelter, offering expanded services and a significantly larger capacity to care for animals.

Afar magazine has released its annual “Where to Go” list for 2025, naming 23 destinations worldwide that offer a mix of cultural, natural, and emerging travel experiences.

Oklahoma City has earned a spot as one of North America's top 50 up-and-coming tech talent markets, ranking 19th in CBRE's latest “Scoring Tech Talent” report. The city is rapidly closing the gap with leading tech hubs like Omaha and Huntsville, thanks to a robust and growing workforce of 22,590 tech employees, recognized as the third largest among the markets identified in the report.

Oklahoma City has been ranked 17th in a new report highlighting the best U.S. cities for small businesses in 2024, reflecting its strong entrepreneurial spirit and supportive environment for business growth.