Chamber News

L.A. City Council officially approves OKC to host canoe slalom, softball for LA28 Olympics

Friday, April 4, 2025

The Los Angeles City Council voted today to approve the LA28 revised venue proposal, relocating canoe slalom to Oklahoma City, where it will join softball in top-tier, purpose-built venues. Both Oklahoma City sports complexes are renowned for hosting premier canoe slalom and softball events and are hosting a series of international events leading up to the

Dennis Pruitt to join Greater Oklahoma City Chamber as Senior Vice President of Economic Development

Monday, March 10, 2025

This story originally ran on VeloCity OKC. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber announced today that Dennis Pruitt, CEcD, will join the organization as senior vice president of economic development. Pruitt will lead the Chamber’s business recruitment and expansion efforts, economic research, industry sector development and destination retail

OKC's 2025 developments promise major growth across key districts

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

As the new year begins, Oklahoma City is set for exciting growth. While several districts have recently completed major developments, many others are on the brink of new projects to further enhance the city’s vibrancy and drive expansion. The Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership (DOKC), a key nonprofit supporting the city's growth, has played a crucial

Oklahoma City certified as film-friendly, expanding its industry impact

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Oklahoma City has officially been certified as a film-friendly city by the Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO), establishing it as a key player in the state’s growing film and television industry. “Oklahoma City is proud to be officially designated as a film-friendly community,” Mayor David Holt said. “We are the capital of film

2025 Visitors Guide highlights history, attractions and new experiences

Friday, January 24, 2025

Visit Oklahoma City recently revealed its 2025 Visitors Guide, which features the Oklahoma City National Memorial against the backdrop of the downtown skyline on the front cover.

Oklahoma City Ranks as Top 13 Filmmaking Center in North America

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Oklahoma City has been listed as No. 13 on MovieMaker Magazine’s 2025 list of “The Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker” in the U.S. and Canada. This recognition coincides with the Oklahoma Film & Music Office’s official designation of Oklahoma City as a film-friendly city last week. Mayor David Holt celebrated the

Forging retail relationships at ICSC New York Deal Making Show

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

The ICSC New York Deal Making Show in New York City brought together retail and real estate professionals nationwide to connect, share ideas and drive growth. As an exhibitor, Oklahoma City showcased its dynamic retail market, positioning Oklahoma City as a premier destination for retail investment and development.

Key takeaways from Andrew Busch on migration, climate and AI

Thursday, January 9, 2025

 The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber's annual State of the Economy event highlighted Oklahoma's economic outlook, workforce development, and fiscal policies in the context of President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The event featured a keynote by Andrew Busch, economic futurist and former Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the U.S. government.