Oklahoma City’s Western heritage remains a strong influence, with cowboy culture visible in events, museums, and the Stockyards City district. While staying true to its roots, the city is becoming more cosmopolitan, thanks to a growing dining and entertainment scene.
July is the slowest shopping month for small businesses. It’s for that reason the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, through its “Stand Tall, Shop Small for OKC” campaign, is urging people to purchase from local small businesses as much as possible.
You could be footsteps away from reaching your destination throughout Oklahoma City. If you need a break from the daily commute or want to explore the city in another fashion, EMBARK is here to take you on a carefree journey!
Venturing through Oklahoma City could not be easier. No matter where you are in the city, it is hard to ignore the white EMBARK buses on the streets throughout the day.
According to CVB President Zac Craig, from January through June 2021, only about 3,000 visitors attended events at the convention center, a far cry from the approximately 180,000 visitors the convention center saw for the entire 2022 fiscal year.
Oklahoma City’s Asian District Cultural Association will host their annual Asian Night Market Festival on August 20. The event will be held around Military Park, located east of Classen Boulevard, between Northwest 24th Street and Northwest 25th Street from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Northeast Oklahoma City Renaissance (NEOKCR) has partnered with Urban Land Institute Oklahoma to establish PlaceKeepers. The program is geared towards providing real estate and small business developers with unique networks and mentorships to revitalize the city’s northeast side.
What’s now known as the Asian District has transformed itself over the last 50 years into a vibrant and welcoming community of small businesses eager to serve visitors for generations to come.
