News & Updates

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has officially launched a new effort to better align education and workforce systems across the region, partnering with CivicLab to develop a five-year strategic plan focused on strengthening the talent pipeline. The effort comes as Oklahoma City continues to experience economic growth and increasing demand for skilled

Chandler, Okla. (April 9, 2026) — Harrah’s Oklahoma is officially open, marking the first Caesars Entertainment-managed property in the state and a new destination for tourism and entertainment in Oklahoma. Developed in partnership with the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, the casino celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring

Oklahoma City will add a new professional sports franchise in 2028, as the United Football League announced plans to place an expansion team in the city. The team will begin play in spring 2028 and serve as a primary tenant of the MAPS 4 multipurpose stadium, which is currently under construction in downtown Oklahoma City and expected to open that same

As housing affordability continues to shift across the country, the time it takes to save for a home has become a clearer indicator of how accessible homeownership really is for the average American. New data from Visual Capitalist shows that timeline now averages 14.4 years nationwide, with wide variation depending on location. In Oklahoma, it takes 10.7

Limited spots available ahead of the April 15 deadline Oklahoma City, 3/31/2026 - Pilot, a bookkeeping and accounting partner for small businesses, is making a limited number of free 2025 individual tax filings available exclusively to Greater Oklahoma City Chamber members - a service that typically costs $1,000. The offer is open to single-member LLCs that

Oklahoma continues to play a significant role in the nation’s defense infrastructure, ranking among the top states for military presence. According to a new analysis from Visual Capitalist, Oklahoma is tied for 10th in the country with eight military bases, placing it alongside states with long-established defense footprints. The ranking reflects