Oklahoma City

From regional priority to regional action

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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

Oklahoma delegation strengthens aerospace partnerships at 2026 Farnborough International Airshow

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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

National rankings continue to highlight Oklahoma City's momentum

Friday, July 31, 2026

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

The road to LA28 begins in Oklahoma City

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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

McKesson breaks ground on $179 million Moore distribution center

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Construction is underway on a major pharmaceutical distribution center in Moore, marking another milestone in the region's growing reputation as a hub for healthcare logistics and advanced industry. McKesson recently broke ground on a new $179 million, 330,000-square-foot regional distribution center in the North Moore Industrial Park. The facility will

Why did OKC United pick that name? See the naming, design process

Thursday, July 16, 2026

OKC United's name borrows from one of the more common names associated with football clubs worldwide. Their announcement video, posted on Instagram and shared at the State of the City, starts with the reason why it's a fitting name for one of the newest United Soccer League team to enter the scene: "As Oklahomans, working together as one is in our DNA. One

High-profile athletes invest in Oklahoma City's growing professional soccer future

Friday, July 10, 2026

Momentum continues to build around Oklahoma City's future professional soccer club as Echo Investment Capital announced that three nationally recognized athletes have joined the club's ownership group. NFL quarterback Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams and four-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone are now

Health-tech giant McKesson to build $179M distribution hub in Moore

Thursday, June 25, 2026

The McKesson Corporation broke ground earlier this week on a $179 million and 330,000-square-foot distribution hub in North Moore Industrial Park. McKesson, ranked fifth on the Fortune 500, has held a presence in Oklahoma City for more than 40 years. The healthcare company distributes most of the pharmaceuticals and medical supplies used across North
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