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Development / November 11, 2025

The Eddie to bring apartments, retail and green space to Midtown

Momentum continues to build in Midtown as “The Eddie,” a new mixed-use development, moves toward construction in 2026. The project, located on the former EMSA headquarters site at 1111 Classen Drive, will feature apartments, retail space and a public park with an amphitheater, adding a new layer of vibrancy to one of Oklahoma City’s most walkable districts.

By Chamber Staff
Lifestyle / November 7, 2025

2025 Veterans Day events in the Greater OKC area

Veterans have played an essential role in shaping Oklahoma City, protecting our freedoms and strengthening our communities. This Veterans Day, organizations across the Greater OKC area are hosting events to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / November 6, 2025

Dedication marks a new chapter in OKC’s civil rights legacy

Thousands gathered in downtown Oklahoma City on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. at the intersection of North Robinson Avenue and West Main Street to dedicate the Clara Luper National Sit-In Plaza—a new landmark honoring Clara Luper and the original 13 students who sat down at a segregated lunch counter in 1958 at Katz Drug Store downtown.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / November 5, 2025

gBETA OKC accepts five new startups

Five Oklahoma startups have joined the gBETA Oklahoma City accelerator, part of a push to deepen the region’s innovation economy. The new cohort includes FKTea, Muse, Prairie Biosciences, RegIQ and Sckry.

By Chamber Staff
Lifestyle / October 31, 2025

Halloween in OKC: Festivities, fun and safety

Halloween in Oklahoma City brings family fun, creative costumes and community spirit across the Modern Frontier. As residents head out to celebrate, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the holiday safely and memorably.

By Chamber Staff
VeloCity Q&A / December 14, 2021
Tony Aizenman
CEO,
Pepetools
I started in 2010 and built the factory here from scratch... We probably ship to between 40 and 50 different countries in the world from Oklahoma City.
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