Chamber News

Life Science Oklahoma, the state’s life science association, recently announced Michelle Gregory as its Executive Director. Gregory has a long history of leadership in the nonprofit space, including leading several nonprofit organizations in the healthcare sector.

To help businesses in the Greater Oklahoma City region access the talent they need to grow, succeed and sustain a national presence, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber helped establish Oklahoma’s first chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program. This national program combines academics and hands-on training to equip students with the skills needed for high-demand, globally competitive manufacturing careers.

A research study conducted by Tourism Economics revealed that in 2023, Oklahoma City welcomed 24.1 million visitors, resulting in an annual economic impact of $4.5 billion.

The Chamber is supporting an effort to increase the City’s hotel tax to provide more funds for the promotion of Oklahoma City as a visitor destination. The Oklahoma City Council set the vote for August 27.

The Chamber’s recent InternOKC event on Tuesday, June 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. focused on professional development for interns in the Oklahoma City area, allowing these individuals to network, build relationships, gain confidence, build their brand and more.