Oklahoma City
Monday, October 9, 2023
The Greater Oklahoma City’s biosciences cluster has made significant progress over the last two decades to become one of the region’s growth sectors, employing about 31,000 people and spending $316 million annually on research and development.
Those are just a few of the key findings in a recent study for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber by
Thursday, September 28, 2023
A community coalition led by Mayor David Holt and Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Chairman Sean Trauschke launched the Keep OKC Big League campaign today to support extending Oklahoma City’s temporary one-cent sales tax to build a new arena in downtown Oklahoma City.
“Our community has a very clear choice on December 12,” said Mayor David
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Prairie Surf Media has been a trailblazing force in Oklahoma's film industry since its inception. Founders Matt Payne and Rachel Cannon have built a logistical one-stop-shop for movie makers in their downtown Oklahoma City studio, with soundstages, offices, production support and preferred vendors all under one roof. Now they’re expanding their
Monday, September 25, 2023
In a groundbreaking discovery, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) has unveiled a possible treatment approach that could alleviate a heart valve condition affecting more than six million Americans.
Mitral valve prolapse, characterized by the inadequate opening and closing of the heart's mitral valve, results in inadequate blood flow. This
Friday, September 15, 2023
On Wednesday, Sept. 13, a new chapter began for literacy in Oklahoma City. Taft Middle School hosted the grand opening of the second ReadOKC On the Go! Book Bus, a project by the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation (OKCPS), in partnership with the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and other community allies. This exciting addition aims to boost reading
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
After 14 months of public discussion and a collaborative dialogue between City leaders and the leadership of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Mayor David Holt announced a plan to construct a new downtown arena that will keep the Thunder in OKC for a generation and beyond 2050. The new arena will also secure Oklahoma City’s status as a destination for
Thursday, September 7, 2023
A coalition of business and civic leaders in Norman has announced plans for a billion-dollar mixed-use development. The Norman Economic Development Coalition (NEDC) unveiled the details earlier this week.
The project includes a state-of-the-art entertainment and sporting venue, retail shops, restaurants, bars, offices, a hotel and housing for thousands.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
A new report found Oklahoma stands out as one of the nation’s most affordable places to live. The data comes from doxo, a bill payment website. The doxo report offers a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. consumer bill pay market, encompassing over 97% of U.S. zip codes. It examines the 10 most common household bill payment categories, including