Economy

Oklahoma City ranks No. 2 among nation’s best big cities to live in

Oklahoma City has been ranked the No. 2 best large city to live in in the United States by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 rankings.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / June 5, 2026

Oklahoma City unemployment rate improves in March, ranks among lowest in large metros

The Oklahoma City metro continued to post one of the nation’s lowest unemployment rates among large metropolitan areas in March, according to newly released data from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / June 4, 2026

Oklahoma City ranks among top U.S. cities for veterans to live

Oklahoma City has been ranked among the top cities in the country for veterans to live, according to a new report from Veterans United Home Loans.

Events / June 2, 2026

State of the City returns with a look ahead at Oklahoma City’s next chapter

Oklahoma City’s momentum will take center stage as Mayor David Holt delivers his annual State of the City address, offering a look at where the city stands today and where it’s headed next.

By Chamber Staff

Inside OKC / May 29, 2026

Q&A: Lindsay Vidrine on shaping Oklahoma City’s story

As Oklahoma City continues to gain national attention, how the city tells its story is becoming just as important as the story itself. Lindsay Vidrine, who recently stepped into the role of chief marketing officer for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, brings years of experience promoting the city through her previous role as senior vice president of destination marketing for Visit OKC.

By Lynzee Misseldine

Economy / May 22, 2026

Small businesses invited to apply for national SBA pitch competition

Small businesses across Oklahoma still have time to apply for the Patriot Pitch Competition, a national small business competition featuring a $1 million cash prize pool. Applications are due June 10.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / May 21, 2026

Hometown Heroes honored for impact on OKC’s visitor economy

The people powering Oklahoma City’s visitor economy took center stage in early May as named its 2026 Hometown Heroes during an awards ceremony at The Jones Assembly.

By Chamber Staff

Economy / May 19, 2026

Where OKC’s next developments begin

Each year, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber joins thousands of developers, retailers and industry leaders at ICSC Las Vegas, hosted by the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC), one of the largest retail real estate conferences in the country.

By Chamber Staff