Chamber News

OKLAHOMA CITY — More work needs to be done, but the future of education and workforce in Oklahoma is bright, local leaders said at a Greater Oklahoma City Chamber event held at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum on Wednesday. To discuss the state of education and workforce in Oklahoma, Express Employment International President and CEO

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

Not long ago, Oklahoma was competing to convince filmmakers to take a chance on the state. Today, industry leaders say the conversation has changed. "We've changed, I would say, in the last 10 years from us chasing to just things starting to come our way, which is really incredible to see," Jill Simpson, executive director of the Oklahoma City Film

Professional soccer's return to Oklahoma City now has a new identity — one rooted in the city's culture as much as the sport itself. Mayor David Holt unveiled OKC United during his annual State of the City address, introducing the name of Oklahoma City's future USL Championship club as construction continues on the MAPS 4 multipurpose stadium. But

As Oklahoma City continues to attract major sporting events, conventions and visitors from around the world, Shaun Yates is helping shape the city's next chapter. Recently promoted to senior vice president of tourism development for Visit Oklahoma City, the tourism division of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Yates now leads the organization's efforts to

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber recently welcomed representatives from Oklahoma's Taiwan Regional Trade Office, continuing the international partnership established earlier this year through a memorandum of understanding with the Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei (IEAT). The visit marked another step in strengthening the relationship between

With its population growing, Oklahoma City faces a public transit dilemma. As Mayor David Holt describes it: fund public transit now or prepare for miles of gridlock traffic fading off into the horizon. During his eighth State of the City address on Wednesday, Holt said that without a permanent, dedicated funding stream, the city’s rapid population