Development

Dewey Park under construction in Capitol View Neighborhood

Construction is underway on a 4-acre park at the former Dewey Elementary School site, 3500 N. Lindsay Ave., in northeast Oklahoma City.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / April 16, 2025

2025 ICF World Ranking competition draws top athletes to OKC

The 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Ranking competition took place March 28-30 at RIVERSPORT’s Whitewater Center, bringing together more than 70 top Olympic hopefuls from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Djibouti, Peru, Slovenia, Venezuela and the United States. Founder of RIVERSPORT Mike Knopp expressed his excitement for the event, highlighting the significance of hosting global events in Oklahoma City.

By Lauren King

Inside OKC / April 10, 2025

Local artist Ernesto Sanchez’s work featured at OKC Convention Center through partnership with OKCMOA

The Oklahoma City Convention Center has added a new artwork to its space, due to a public art partnership with the Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA). Local artist Ernesto Sanchez’s large-scale oil painting, Massive Communication, now hangs on the third floor of the venue as part of the initiative.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / April 4, 2025

OKC ranked No. 9 city with the best street art

USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 recently ranked Oklahoma City No. 9 among the top 10 U.S. cities with the best street art collections, placing ahead of Portland, Oregon, at No. 10.

By Lauren King

Inside OKC / March 28, 2025

L.A. City Council officially approves OKC to host canoe slalom, softball for LA28 Olympics

The Los Angeles City Council voted today to approve the LA28 revised venue proposal, relocating canoe slalom to Oklahoma City, where it will join softball in top-tier, purpose-built venues. Both Oklahoma City sports complexes are renowned for hosting premier canoe slalom and softball events and are hosting a series of international events leading up the LA28 Games. This vote was the last step in confirming Oklahoma City’s role in the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

By Chamber Staff

Development / March 28, 2025

Flintco and Mortenson hired for OKC arena construction

The Oklahoma City Council recently approved contracts with Flintco and Mortenson to manage construction of the city’s new arena, future home of the OKC Thunder.

By Chamber Staff

Events / March 27, 2025

Remington Park’s 2025 American Quarter Horse & Mixed-Breed Season underway

Remington Park’s American Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Season is underway. The 50-date race season began March 6 and welcomes top owners, trainers, jockeys and horses from across the nation to compete for over $14 million in purses.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / March 25, 2025

ICSC Local Oklahoma brings together industry leaders to shape retail growth

Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC), a global trade organization for the marketplace industry, recently hosted its ICSC Local Oklahoma event designed to foster networking and information sharing among local professionals.

By Lauren King