Inside OKC / May 12, 2025

By
Lauren King
Hardy Watkins, senior vice president of membership and investor relations at the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, brings a wealth of experience from both leading and participating in chambers of commerce across the region. Watkins sat down with the VeloCity team to discuss how his background shapes his approach, the value chambers bring to businesses and how the Greater OKC Chamber is helping drive regional growth.
Events / May 9, 2025
Oklahoma City will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Martin Park, 5000 W. Memorial Rd., with a meadow planting at 9 a.m. and a rededication ceremony at 11 a.m. on May 10.
Inside OKC / May 8, 2025
Visit Oklahoma City honored Hometown Heroes on Tuesday night at an award ceremony at Meinders Hall of Mirrors in the Civic Center Music Hall. The honorees were chosen for their dedication to OKC, leadership in their industry, collaborative efforts and promotion of the city as a destination.
Events / May 8, 2025
A town hall meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. May 12 at the Yale Theater, 227 SW 25th St., to discuss a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district in Capitol Hill.
Events / May 7, 2025

By
Lauren King
On May 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Petroleum Club, the Chamber will host its May Chamber Forum event focused on Oklahoma City’s economic development potential, featuring insightful discussions with Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater and the newly appointed senior vice president of economic development, Dennis Pruitt.
Inside OKC / May 6, 2025
EMBARK is expanding its Climb Ride program to support youth ages 17-24 participating in Pivot's Transitional Living Program (TLP).
Events / May 5, 2025

By
Lauren King
The 423rd Supply Chain will host an in-person Industry Day on May 8 to connect with defense supply chain partners and provide updates on upcoming requirements.