News & Updates

Oklahoma City ranks No. 2 among nation’s best big cities to live in

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Oklahoma City has been ranked the No. 2 best large city to live in in the United States by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 rankings. The rankings placed Oklahoma City ahead of several major metros, including Fort Worth, Raleigh and Austin, and evaluated cities based on factors such as affordability, quality of life, commute times, job market

Oklahoma City ranked lowest-cost large city in U.S. in new C2ER report

Friday, June 5, 2026

Oklahoma City continues to stand out for affordability, ranking as the lowest-cost large city in the nation according to the newly released 2026 Q1 Cost of Living Index from C2ER, The Council for Community and Economic Research. The report found Oklahoma City’s overall composite index at 81.0, placing the metro 19 points below the national average

RSM Marks 100 Years of Serving the Middle Market

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – June 3, 2026 – RSM US LLP (“RSM”) - the leading provider of consulting, tax and assurance services for the middle market - is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of advising middle market businesses through periods of economic, operational and technological change.

 

Phase2 Named to Inc. Magazine's 2026 Best Workplaces List for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Phase2 has been named to Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces list for the sixth consecutive year, the only Oklahoma company to hold that distinction.

Q&A: Lindsay Vidrine on shaping Oklahoma City’s story

Friday, May 29, 2026

As Oklahoma City continues to gain national attention, how the city tells its story is becoming just as important as the story itself. Lindsay Vidrine, who recently stepped into the role of chief marketing officer for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, brings years of experience promoting the city through her previous role as senior vice president of

Gillenwater: Securing the skies, fueling the state – Why the E-7 Is Tinker’s most urgent mission

Friday, May 29, 2026

This op-ed ran on the JournalRecord.com. Bringing the E-7 Wedgetail program to Oklahoma‘s Tinker Air Force Base is no longer a policy debate; it’s a moral obligation to provide safety to our service members and the best technological shield for our national security. The E-3 Sentry aircraft has been a flagship program at Tinker for decades,

Greater Oklahoma City Chamber names new Visit OKC leader

Thursday, May 28, 2026

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber announces the selection of Shaun Yates as the new senior vice president of tourism development. As SVP, Yates will have a significant role in leading the Visit Oklahoma City (Visit OKC) work, which is a key priority of the Greater OKC Chamber. “This leadership position plays a critical role in advancing Oklahoma

Women’s College World Series returns to Oklahoma City

Thursday, May 28, 2026

The Women’s College World Series is back in Oklahoma City, once again placing the city at the center of one of college sports’ biggest events.

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