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When the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber launched Forward OKC VII, one priority quickly rose to the top: education. The reason is simple. As Oklahoma City continues to grow and attract new employers, developing a strong talent pipeline is essential to sustaining that momentum. Education is more than a classroom issue—it is a regional competitiveness

The Oklahoma Aerospace & Defense team (ACES), a division of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, recently returned home from the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow in London. There, the team showcased the state’s second-largest and fastest-growing industry on one of the world’s biggest aviation stages. The Oklahoma delegation attending

Oklahoma City and the state of Oklahoma continue earning national recognition for economic strength, affordability and quality of life, with recent rankings highlighting the region's growing competitiveness. In June, Site Selection Magazine ranked Oklahoma No. 6 nationally and No. 1 in the South-Central region for workforce development, recognizing the

OKLAHOMA CITY (July 30, 2026) - Unison OKC officially kicked off its vision for a premier health and wellness collective today, cutting the ribbon on its flagship venue: the Harmony Event Center. The new community hub marks the first operational milestone for the development, equipped to bring people together from wellness events and corporate retreats to

Understanding how Oklahoma City works—and where business leaders can make an impact—is key to helping the region continue its momentum. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and Leadership Oklahoma City are partnering once again to offer OKConnect, an exclusive orientation program designed to introduce executives to the people, organizations and

Collaboration is helping transform Oklahoma into a growing destination for life sciences innovation, according to industry leaders who gathered during Life Science Oklahoma's annual networking breakfast at the 2026 BIO International Convention in San Diego. The discussion highlighted how research, industry partnerships, workforce initiatives and strategic

Long before the Olympic flame is lit in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City will welcome elite athletes from around the world to the very venues that will host competition during the LA28 Olympic Games. This summer, two major international sporting events will showcase the city's ability to host world-class athletes while giving fans an early look at Olympic-level