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.
For several months, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has worked with Sen. Kristen Thompson, Rep. Mike Osburn, the State Chamber of Oklahoma, the Tulsa Regional Chamber, Select Oklahoma and other stakeholders on SB 987 to advance reforms to the state’s lead economic development agency, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
In 2024, Oklahoma City saw significant advancements in advocacy across key sectors, including tourism funding, government relations and education reform, positioning the city for continued growth.
In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater outlines the Chamber’s 2025 Public Policy Priorities
In this month's Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater emphasizes the crucial role businesses play in encouraging voter participation, stressing that a more engaged electorate leads to better outcomes for both the community and the economy.
In a move that promises to reshape Oklahoma City’s downtown and secure the future of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the City Council approved a landmark development agreement for a new state-of-the-art arena.
Since Oklahoma City voters approved the $968 million revitalization plan in 2019, challenges such as pandemic-related economic disruptions, soaring construction costs and crippling inflation have hindered progress on the MAPS 4 programs.
In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater emphasizes the importance of community involvement as the upcoming legislative session approaches.
