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Inside OKC / November 27, 2025

OKC’s Olympic movement underway

Oklahoma City recently marked 1,000 days until the 2028 Summer Olympics and showcased the city's readiness and its commitment to providing a world-class hosting experience as part of the LA28 Olympic Games. LA28 will bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los Angeles in 2028, uniting more than 15,000 of the world’s top athletes in a celebration of sport, culture and human potential.

By Lauren King
Economy / September 18, 2025

OKC tourism surges in FY25 with record growth, strategic gains

Visit OKC is the official destination marketing organization for the Greater OKC region, promoting the city as a top destination for conventions, sports and leisure travel. Through targeted sales and marketing, Visit OKC aims to raise the city’s national profile.

By Lauren King
Inside OKC / July 22, 2025

OKC gears up to stage Olympic events for LA28

As we count down the three-year mark until the LA 28 Olympic Games, excitement is rising not only in Los Angeles but also right here in greater Oklahoma City. The Olympic spirit is set to shine brightly in our community, as we prepare to stage softball and canoe slalom competitions, underscoring Oklahoma City's commitment to sports excellence and community engagement.

By Chamber Staff
Development / July 16, 2025

Architectural designs released for OKC’s new arena

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt shared preliminary architectural renderings of the new arena during his seventh annual State of the City address, which drew a sold-out crowd. The venue will be a state-of-the-art NBA arena and entertainment center.

By Chamber Staff
Events / July 14, 2025

PaddleMania returns to RIVERSPORT July 19

RIVERSPORT’s biggest whitewater event of the year returns Saturday, July 19, with PaddleMania set to deliver an action-packed afternoon of competition and fun from 3 to 8 p.m. at the RIVERSPORT Whitewater Center.

By Chamber Staff
VeloCity Q&A / March 16, 2022
Dr. Andew Weyrich
President,
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
We were attracted to OMRF and Oklahoma City because of the people in Oklahoma and the opportunities here.
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