Inside OKC

OKC honored again as a Tree City USA

Oklahoma City has been recognized again as a Tree City USA for meeting standards that support tree planting and care.

By Lauren King

Policy / May 13, 2025

Oklahoma seeks to strengthen education and workforce data system

Oklahoma is at a disadvantage when it comes to making informed decisions on education and our future workforce. The data currently gathered by multiple state agencies within the education and workforce space is not connected, creating the inability to measure the long-term effectiveness of education programs and workforce readiness.

By Lauren King

Inside OKC / May 12, 2025

Q&A with Hardy Watkins, Senior Vice President of Membership and Investor Relations

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.

By Lauren King

Events / May 9, 2025

Martin Park celebrates 50 years with ceremony, hikes and hands-on fun

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.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / May 8, 2025

Visit OKC honors Hometown Heroes at 15th annual awards 

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. 

By Chamber Staff

Events / May 8, 2025

Town hall set to discuss proposed TIF district in Capitol Hill

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.

By Chamber Staff

Events / May 7, 2025

Fueling the future: OKC's economic growth potential

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.

By Lauren King

Inside OKC / May 6, 2025

EMBARK and Pivot partner to expand Climb Ride program

EMBARK is expanding its Climb Ride program to support youth ages 17-24 participating in Pivot's Transitional Living Program (TLP).

By Chamber Staff