State legislative leaders opened the 2026 session with a clear message to Oklahoma City’s business community: despite a challenging political and fiscal environment, collaboration and shared priorities remain strong at the Capitol.
Education and workforce development sit at the center of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s legislative agenda. The focus is simple: strengthen the talent pipeline at every stage so Oklahoma can grow, compete, and attract employers.
Applying for enrollment at one of Oklahoma City’s charter schools or any of the Oklahoma City Public Schools’ specialty programs is underway.
John Marshall Enterprise Middle School marked a new chapter for its campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of a major renovation project that includes a new main entrance, administration suite and library.
Google and the Oklahoma City Thunder announced a partnership to expand artificial intelligence training and resources across Oklahoma. The effort is part of Google’s $5 million statewide investment to give students and workers practical AI and job-ready skills.
As part of its ongoing workforce development efforts, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber launched OKC FAME in fall 2024 to support the region’s growing manufacturing sector.
Business and civic leaders recently gathered for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s State of the Region event, which offered a clear, data-focused look at where Central Oklahoma stands—and where it needs to improve. The event featured a regional economic overview presented by Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater.
Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) and Metro Technology Centers marked the opening of the new Aviation Center at Southeast High School with a ribbon cutting earlier this month. The center is among the first “flex spaces” funded through the $1 billion OKCPS bond package approved by voters in 2022.
